Matt Shepard is the host of the X's and Bro's Morning Show heard live across the state of Michigan every weekday morning. An award winning Detroit sports personality, Matt has lived and breathed Detroit and Michigan sports for over three decades. Matt Shepard - the consummate Detroit sports insider, analyst, and interviewer. Text SPORTSRADIO to 21000 | Call (866) 838-4843 | Weekday Mornings 6a-9am on the Michigan Sports Network.
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Mike Gambardella of Pro Football Network joins the show to talk all things NFL, including a national perspective on the top-seeded Detroit Lions, what the weekend holds in terms of playoff matchups, Tyreek Hill's latest diva episode, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep reacts to the news that Chris Spielman is being eyed as a candidate for the New York Jets' general manager vacancy, highlighting just how important the former linebacker and franchise great has been for this Lions culture shift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent discuss whether or not they'd be shocked if Dan Campbell isn't at least named as a top-3 finalist for the Coach of the Year award for this NFL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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SI.com predicted what the All-Pro teams will look like for this NFL season... how many Lions got enough of their respect for a nod? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep discusses what makes a Hall of Fame career, and questions the criteria that certain voters and writers use when considering players, most notably Lou Whitaker in baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep uses Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill's diva comments and Alex Anzalone's perseverance as more reminders that the Lions' leadership and culture is near-unparalleled in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep gives his reaction to the Lions' monstrous 31-9 victory on Sunday Night Football to close the regular season, securing the 1-seed in the NFC playoffs and crowning the Lions yet again as Kings of the NFC North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent take a look at what the NBA will look like over the next five years or so, including level of belief in Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, and where Cunningham's Detroit Pistons fit into the mix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Ahmad Hicks, sports reporter/anchor from Minnesota's FOX 9, previews the Minnesota Vikings' week 18 clash with the Detroit Lions, in which the winner will secure the NFC 1-seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, and the loser will drop down to the NFC 5-seed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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With Alex Bregman still atop the free agent market, should the Tigers continue their pursuit of the veteran third baseman, and if so, how far should they push the terms of a potential contract? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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With Pro Bowl voting finalized and Lions safety Kerby Joseph being left off the roster, is he being disrespected despite his league-leading nine interceptions and first-place finish among fan voting at the position? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep reacts to the news from Thursday night that Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings fired Derek Lalonde as head coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present the "Friday Six-Pack" presented by Founders Brewing Co., with six non-sports related questions to launch you into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep pays tribute to the great Rickey Henderson following his death at 65 years young. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who deserves some flak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Tim Twentyman joins the show to preview the 12-2 Lions' matchup with the Chicago Bears on the road Sunday, and explain why fans should still believe in this team and coaching staff despite all the injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present a Holiday edition of the "Friday Six-Pack" sponsored by Founders Brewing Co., featuring six non-sports-related questions to launch you into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers Pat Narduzzi joins the show as his team prepares for the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep reacts to more potential pitching rule changes in the MLB, and explains why Rob Manfred is overplaying his hand as commissioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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As Big Ten play slowly gets started, Shep and Trent debate where the Michigan State Spartans (AP No. 20) stand in the conference, and what they need to do to improve that standing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Toledo Football head coach Jason Candle joins the show as his Rockets prepare for the GameAbove Sports Bowl in Detroit vs. Pittsburgh. Candle reflects on another winning season at Toledo and looks ahead to his team's final matchup of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Mike Towns, assistant coach for the national No. 1 Michigan State Hockey team, joins Shep to discuss his team and the impact of elite coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep refutes Emmanuel Acho's claim that Dan Campbell's decision-making this season is plainly "dumb" and costing his Lions team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present the "Friday Six-Pack" of six non-sports questions to launch you into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Josh Allen gave Dan Campbell and the undermanned Lions plenty of credit in his Wednesday media availability, as his Buffalo Bills get ready for a monster matchup in Detroit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic joins the show to react to Bill Belichick's move to coach North Carolina football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter was named Baseball America's Coach of the Year for 2024, and Shep tells you why it's well-earned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Former Purdue star and Big Ten Network analyst Rapheal Davis joins the show to talk all things Big Ten men's basketball, including how far the Spartans and Wolverines can go this season and the toughest environments to play in in the Big Ten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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The NFL's best quarterback/wide receiver combination should easily be considered Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, but after that, where do Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown rank? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from a jam-packed sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present the "Friday Six-Pack" presented by Founders Brewing Co., answering six non-sports questions to kickoff the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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With the Lions moving to 12-1 and becoming the first NFC team to clinch the playoffs, Rob Rubick joins the show to break it all down, including Dan Campbell's coaching style and the Lions' 34-31 Thursday Night Football win over the Packers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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With a Thursday Night Football win over the Packers for a season sweep, the Lions move to 12-1, clinch a playoff spot before Christmas, and further prove that they're different than the Same Old Lions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Ford Field was a hostile environment for opposing teams in the playoffs last season, so how important is it for the Lions to capture home field advantage for a second-straight potential playoff run? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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FS1 analyst and former Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner joins the show to give his reaction to Michigan's fourth-consecutive win over Ohio State and what the win means for Sherrone Moore's team in the grand scheme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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John Borton of The Wolverine joins the show to recap "The Game" and give his opinion on the postgame skirmish between Michigan and Ohio State players and staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their Heroes and Heels from the holiday sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Having lost to Michigan for a fourth-straight time, should Ohio State move on from head coach Ryan Day... and is there any chance Day chooses to voluntarily walk away anyways? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep reacts to Michigan's shocking win over Ohio State on Saturday, as the Wolverines picked up their fourth consecutive win in the rivalry to finish the regular season with a 7-5 record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Craig Ellenport joins the show to chronicle the Lions' Thanksgiving tradition and highlight the magnitude of this season's game, as it's the first time EVER that the Lions play on Thanksgiving Day as the midseason odds-on favorite to win the Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Mick McCabe of the Detroit Free Press joins the show to look ahead to all the action inside Ford Field this weekend as the Michigan Football State Championships at all levels are up for grabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Longtime Michigan Wolverines beat writer Angelique Chengelis joins the show to preview their matchup with Ohio State on Saturday in the regular season finale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Dan Campbell continues to give defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn a ton of credit, and Shep tells you why that is so meaningful coming from the leader of the Lions' culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep breaks down the Tigers' starting pitching rotation and discusses how the team should shore up the pitching staff as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent debut an all-new segment, THE FRIDAY SIX-PACK, featuring six non-sports-related questions for some fun discussion heading into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Grand Valley State head football coach Scott Wooster joins the show to discuss how he's preparing his team for the playoffs, as the Lakers get set to host Indianapolis on Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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Shep refutes FS1's Nick Wright's comments about Jared Goff being a "civilian" at quarterback while others like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are the "superheroes." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由Michigan Sports Network
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