Shep and Sean are back, diving headfirst into the Stanley Cup Finals drama. They break down Edmonton’s Game 3 meltdown, Florida’s relentless style of play, and why trying to “out-Panther the Panthers” is a losing strategy. From splitting up McDavid and Draisaitl to Skinner’s struggles and dumb penalties, the Oilers’ implosion gets a thorough inspection.

The conversation pivots to Detroit sports with a strong critique of Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman’s progress and tough questions about the team’s future. Should the Wings trade Lucas Raymond for a shot at the #1 draft pick? Are there truly any “special” players in Detroit’s pipeline? Sean and Shep go deep on what "success" really means—and why excuses won’t cut it anymore.

The guys also talk Tigers' surprising surge, roster gaps that still need to be addressed, and how trade deadline decisions could define the summer. Plus: thoughts on access and overreach in sports media, NBA vs. NHL culture, mic’d-up players, and a story about getting invited into Scotty Bowman’s inner sanctum.

In this episode of Shep & Sean, Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian kick things off with personal reflections on Memorial Day and the “Greatest Generation,” weaving in stories inspired by Band of Brothers. From there, they pivot to the NHL playoff rematch between the Oilers and Panthers—marveling at Stuart Skinner’s resurgence and the Panthers’ offense—before turning to Detroit Tigers baseball. You’ll hear an in-depth recap of Saturday’s extra-innings loss, Tarek Skubal’s first career complete-game shutout, and a debate on what it all means for the Tigers’ 35–20 campaign and Skubal’s future contract. Tune in for insights, anecdotes, and unfiltered takes on Detroit sports.

Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian kick off this episode by unpacking the Toronto Maple Leafs’ latest game seven collapse at the hands of the Florida Panthers, debating whether the “soft” moniker sticks to a star-laden roster under playoff pressure. They then pivot to Detroit’s own sweet spot as the Tigers roar to the top of the MLB with breakout performances from Spencer Torkelson, Javier Baez, and Akil Baddoo, dissecting how the bullpen and lineup chemistry have fueled their surge. Along the way, Matt and Sean draw lessons from the Orioles and White Sox rebuilds, weigh in on salary caps and cost certainty across pro sports, and share behind-the-scenes locker-room tales that reveal what it truly takes to win when it matters most. Tune in for candid takes, big-league stories, and the grit behind the game.

With the NFL schedule release soon upon us, Shep and Sean map out Detroit’s gauntlet of primetime matchups—from Ravens to Chiefs—and make their over/under win projections. They also ask: does this franchise window stay open forever under Holmes’ regime, or is it time to worry?

Matt and Sean go deep on the NHL’s convoluted draft lottery—does the math make sense or is it pure gimmickry? Then they pivot to the NCAA’s latest self-report by Michigan, debating tanking, draft incentives, and whether college athletics can ever police itself fairly.

Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian kick off with the Pistons–Knicks controversy, venting over Sunday’s blown whistle and asking whether Cade Cunningham can seize his superstar moment in Game 5. They pivot to the Lions’ trench-heavy draft—why Detroit’s new guards and tackles could pay off immediately—and debate Steve Yzerman’s candid presser: do the Red Wings actually lack a true No. 1 center and a playoff-caliber goalie? Stream for straight-talk, stats, and a few vintage “swear-jar” rants.

On this edition of Shep & Sean, Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian size up Detroit’s busy sports slate. They open with the suddenly‑urgent Pistons‑Knicks series—why Cade Cunningham must tighten the turnovers and how Isaiah Stewart’s absence reshuffles Game 2. From there they skate into the Stanley Cup picture: Shep doubles down on a Colorado‑Tampa final while Sean rides Carolina, and both weigh the fallout from Dylan Larkin’s “trade‑deadline let‑down” comments plus Steve Yzerman’s stalled rebuild. Baseball optimists get their fix as the Tigers’ youthful core keeps mashing despite injuries—though Javy Báez’s bat is still MIA. Finally, the duo kick around Lions draft scenarios, debating interior line vs. edge help and whether Jameson Williams is truly part of the long‑term plan. Settle in for sharp takes, Detroit flavor, and a few laughs before the puck drops and the first pitch flies.

The Tigers are off to a surprising 6-4 start—Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian break down Casey Mize's early success, Spencer Torkelson's mental toughness, and the young core that could carry Detroit further than expected. The guys also talk Ovechkin surpassing Gretzky, Lane Hutson's electric rise in Montreal, and the Wings' make-or-break moment against the Habs. Plus, a look ahead to the NFL Draft: Shep and Sean discuss Brad Holmes’ draft philosophy and who the Lions might target in the trenches. It’s wall-to-wall Detroit sports with sidebars on Duke, Gretzky, monkey bars (seriously), and what makes a perfect hockey player.