Best Xs And BrOs Podcasts (2024)

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X's and BrO's - Who will be Lions' coordinators next season? 17:41

3h ago17:41

17:41

With reports that both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn will garner heavy head coaching consideration, Shep offers some potential candidates for the Lions' offensive and defensive coordinator positions in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Should the Tigers trade for Alec Bohm? 10:35

24h ago10:35

10:35

Shep reacts in real time to reports that Alec Bohm is on the trade block for the Phillies, and makes a case for why the Tigers should make a phone call to acquire the 28-year-old third baseman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Lions have become a destination team 6:02

1d ago6:02

6:02

Shep explains how the latest story with Za'Darius Smith is just another example of the Detroit Lions doing right by their players, which makes Detroit a city that players WANT to come to. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Is the Lions' record deceiving? 4:55

2d ago4:55

4:55

Shep tells you why the 8-1 Lions are exactly who that record says they are, and why you should continue to believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Being realistic about Tigers free agency 18:21

2d ago18:21

18:21

Shep attempts to temper your expectations as the Tigers make moves in free agency following a magical run to the ALDS. What does the team need and what's a realistic expectation for the payroll? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Heroes and Heels, November 11, 2024 8:16

3d ago8:16

8:16

Shep and Trent bring you their weekly Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Despite five INTs, Goff is not the Lions' weakness 5:04

3d ago5:04

5:04

Shep debunks the narrative that Jared Goff is the Lions' biggest weakness, despite his five interceptions in their 26-23 comeback win over the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Should the Tigers extend Skubal? 9:24

6d ago9:24

9:24

With MLB free agency in full swing, Shep entertains the thought of the Tigers extending Tarik Skubal, and why it may/may not be a good idea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Aaron McMann previews Michigan @ Indiana 15:40

7d ago15:40

15:40

Aaron McMann joins Shep to preview the Wolverines' road trip to take on the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Who's the biggest threat to the Lions in the NFC? 17:15

7d ago17:15

17:15

Shep and Trent discuss which team is the biggest threat to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LIX besides the Lions, and also tell you what their favorite part of the 7-1 start has been. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Reacting to first College Football Playoff rankings 7:37

8d ago7:37

7:37

Shep reacts to the first CFP rankings, and doubles-down on why a 12-team playoff doesn't necessarily solve the debatable issues we had with a 4-team playoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Don't sell Brad Holmes' leadership short 16:25

8d ago16:25

16:25

Following Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, Shep explains why Brad Holmes' leadership style and composure makes him one of the best general managers in all of sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Goff and St. Brown are a special combo 10:49

8d ago10:49

10:49

Shep gives thoughts on Dan Campbell's comments as he looked back on Amon-Ra St. Brown's rookie season, which was also Jared Goff's first season in Detroit, and describes how special that connection is for the 7-1 Lions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Jared Goff deserves even MORE credit 10:36

9d ago10:36

10:36

Despite being in the MVP conversation, Jared Goff is still overlooked by some football fans as simply a "good" quarterback. Shep tells you why he's more than that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - LIVE REACTION - Za'Darius Smith traded to Lions 3:17

9d ago3:17

3:17

Shep gives his live reaction on-air just moments after the Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith on NFL trade deadline day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Heroes and Heels, November 4, 2024 11:48

10d ago11:48

11:48

Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Is this the best Lions team ever? 6:34

10d ago6:34

6:34

Is this the best Lions team we've ever seen, and if not, who was better? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Tim Van Vooren previews Lions @ Packers 13:05

14d ago13:05

13:05

Tim Van Vooren joins the show to preview the Lions' trip to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers in America's Game of the Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - The Detroit Lions aren't fool's gold 16:59

14d ago16:59

16:59

Shep refutes the idea that what the Lions are doing isn't sustainable, and explains why you should believe this tear will continue all the way to Super Bowl LIX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Don Fischer previews Indiana @ Michigan State 14:28

15d ago14:28

14:28

Don Fischer, with over 50 years of broadcasting experience with the Indiana Hoosiers, joins the show the preview an undefeated Hoosiers football team's clash with the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - The 12-team College Football Playoff solves nothing 9:19

15d ago9:19

9:19

Shep and Trent discuss the 12-team College Football Playoff format, and wonder whether or not Army can make a serious run at qualifying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - How close are the Tigers to contending for a World Series? 14:46

15d ago14:46

14:46

With the Dodgers winning the World Series on Wednesday night, Shep discusses how it puts into perspective how close (or far away?) the Tigers are from reaching a World Series again for the first time since 2012. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - How many Hall of Famers are in the 2024 World Series? 16:32

16d ago16:32

16:32

How many current Yankees and Dodgers will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame someday? And is Gerrit Cole one of those guys? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Jack Tuttle retires in classy fashion 7:44

17d ago7:44

7:44

Shep reacts to the news that Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle is retiring from football midseason amid health concerns, and tells you why Tuttle's approach to the adverse situation is more than respectable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Heroes and Heels, October 28, 2024 5:51

18d ago5:51

5:51

Shep and Trent bring you their Heroes and Heels of the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Michigan keeps Paul Bunyan, beats MSU 24-17 6:05

18d ago6:05

6:05

Shep reacts to Saturday night's clash between in-state rivals Michigan and Michigan State, with the Wolverines taking down the Spartans 24-17. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Jake Lyman previews Titans @ Lions 15:24

21d ago15:24

15:24

Jake Lyman, who covers the Tennessee Titans, joins the show from Nashville to preview Titans @ Lions on Sunday, react to the DeAndre Hopkins trade, and give an outside-looking-in perspective on what Detroit has in its football team and quarterback Jared Goff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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X's and BrO's - Ferris State football coach Tony Annese 8:02

21d ago8:02

8:02

Ferris State football coach Scott Wooster joins the show to preview the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday vs. rival Grand Valley State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Grand Valley State football coach Scott Wooster 18:30

21d ago18:30

18:30

Grand Valley State football coach Scott Wooster joins the show to preview the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday vs. rival Ferris State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Darien Harris previews Michigan State @ Michigan 13:47

22d ago13:47

13:47

Darien Harris, former Michigan State linebacker, Assistant Athletic Director/Business Development and NIL Strategist joins the show to preview the Spartans' road trip to Ann Arbor to take on the Wolverines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Pistons lose season opener 8:12

22d ago8:12

8:12

Shep reacts to the Pistons' opening loss to the Indiana Pacers, which featured an inexplicable "six players on the court" technical foul for Detroit in the fourth quarter of a tight game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Greg Kelser previews Pistons season 17:09

23d ago17:09

17:09

Color analyst Greg "Special K" Kelser joins the show to preview the 2024-25 Detroit Pistons season, as they get ready to host the Indiana Pacers in their season debut Wednesday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Small college programs produce talent, too 10:33

23d ago10:33

10:33

Shep explains why draft picks don't always need to come from the bigger programs in sports, and gives plenty of examples as to why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Jameson Williams suspended two games 6:50

24d ago6:50

6:50

Shep reacts to the news that Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been suspended for two games by the NFL for a violation of the performance enhancing substances policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Jake Butt previews Michigan State @ Michigan 15:04

24d ago15:04

15:04

Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan tight end Jake Butt joins the show to preview the Wolverines' weekend clash with the rival Michigan State Spartans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Heroes and Heels, October 21, 2024 7:50

25d ago7:50

7:50

Shep and Trent bring you their Heroes and Heels of the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Michael Blackstone previews Pistons season 12:37

25d ago12:37

12:37

Detroit Pistons executive vice president Michael Blackstone joins Shep to preview the Pistons' season as they look to bounce back under head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and general manager Trajan Langdon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Gary Dolphin previews Iowa @ Michigan State 14:50

29d ago14:50

14:50

Iowa Hawkeyes play-by-play announcer Gary Dolphin joins the show to preview the Michigan State homecoming game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Lions extend Alim McNeill 6:20

30d ago6:20

6:20

Shep reacts to the news from Tuesday evening that the Lions have signed defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a contract extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Are you satisfied with the Tigers' run? 7:25

1M ago7:25

7:25

The Tigers lost in Game 5 of the ALDS, ending their season. Was it satisfying enough for you, or should we expect more as a fanbase? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Would the Raiders even trade Maxx Crosby away? 10:28

1M ago10:28

10:28

With Aidan Hutchinson tragically breaking his leg in Sunday's Lions win, many Lions fans are hoping for Brad Holmes to get a deal done with the Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Detroit... but would the Raiders really trade away their best player? Shep puts things in perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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X's and BrO's - Week 6 NFL Picks 5:44

1M ago5:44

5:44

Shep and Trent make their picks against the spread for Week 6 in the NFL, including the Lions as a 3-point favorite on the road vs. the Cowboys. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - 2024-25 Red Wings Season Preview 20:38

1M ago20:38

20:38

Shep looks ahead to the 2024-25 Red Wings season as they prepare for their season opener Thursday night against the Penguins. Are they deep enough to make the playoffs, and who will the most impactful players be this season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Jeff Francoeur talks MLB Postseason 17:33

1M ago17:33

17:33

Gold Glove right fielder and TBS baseball analyst Jeff "Frenchy" Francoeur joins Shep to talk all things baseball, including how the Tigers are making so much noise this postseason, why A.J. Hinch deserves a ton of credit, what's been so impressive about the Padres, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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X's and BrO's - Classy move by Tigers and Javy Baez 8:55

1M ago8:55

8:55

Javier Baez showed up to Game 2 of the ALDS to support his team despite being injured, and Shep explains why it's a classy move by everyone involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Tigers even ALDS 1-1 with Carpenter's heroics 14:01

1M ago14:01

14:01

Shep reacts to the Tigers' thrilling 3-0 win in game 2 of the ALDS, which saw an iconic 9th-inning homer by Kerry Carpenter and many other unsung heroic plays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Heroes and Heels, October 7, 2024 11:54

1M ago11:54

11:54

Shep and Trent give their "Heroes and Heels" from the weekend, bringing to light who impressed and who disappointed in the sports world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Alex Avila on Tigers' playoff success 17:45

1M ago17:45

17:45

Alex Avila joins Shep to weigh-in on the red hot Tigers after their Wild Card win over the Astros, and how they can take down the Guardians next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Michigan State @ Oregon Preview 18:16

1M ago18:16

18:16

Shep and Trent look ahead to Friday's matchup between Michigan State and Oregon, with the Spartans entering Eugene as heavy underdogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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X's and BrO's - Winning cures all 6:40

1M ago6:40

6:40

Shep and Trent recall Tigers fans being upset with the team's low payroll, but it's funny how quickly fans forget about that once the team starts winning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Michigan Sports Network

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