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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Shep pays tribute to the great Rickey Henderson following his death at 65 years young. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Tim Twentyman talks Lions
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Manfred is governing WAY too much
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - How do Izzo's Spartans stack up in the Big Ten?
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Questioning Dan Campbell's intelligence is ridiculous
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Nick Baumgardner talks Belichick to UNC
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Rapheal Davis talks Big Ten Hoops
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Rob Rubick talks 12-1 Lions
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Devin Gardner talks Michigan Football
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - John Borton weighs in on "The Game" aftermath
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Michigan wins "The Game" as massive underdogs
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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.Kirjoittanut 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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X's and BrO's - Mick McCabe previews Football State Championships
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Angelique Chengelis previews "The Game"
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - How will Tigers address pitching need?
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Scott Wooster previews GVSU playoffs
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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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Rick Mahorn on the Detroit Pistons
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Shep and Rick Mahorn talk about our Detroit Pistons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Don't mess with Lions tradition
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Shep tells the haters to stay away from our Lions Thanksgiving Day traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Which Detroit/Michigan/MSU athletes deserve statues?
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With the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that Pat Riley will have a statue built in his honor, Shep and Trent discuss which Detroit and Michigan/Michigan State athletes deserve statues in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Heroes and Heels, November 18, 2024
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Shep and Trent bring you their Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend, highlighting who performed well and who disappointed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Giving Lions' offensive line massive due credit
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After the Lions pummeled the Jaguars 52-6 to move to 9-1 on the season, Shep tells you why the Lions' offensive line very well may be the best unit in the entire NFL, and how it fuels this explosive offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Who will be Lions' coordinators next season?
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Should the Tigers trade for Alec Bohm?
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Being realistic about Tigers free agency
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent bring you their weekly Heroes and Heels from the sports weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Aaron McMann previews Michigan @ Indiana
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Who's the biggest threat to the Lions in the NFC?
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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.Kirjoittanut Michigan Sports Network
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