X's and BrO's

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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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X's and BrO's - Mitch Lyons on Jack Campbell, Lions
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Today at 12:58 PM

Former NFL tight end Mitch Lyons talks about the terrifying injury to Jack Campbell and how hard it was for the team to respond, listen to his conversation with Shep. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Nick Cotsonika on Larkin, Red Wings
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Last Friday at 12:58 PM

NHL.com's Nick Cotsonika talks with Shep about the Dylan Larkin news and where the team goes from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Our reactions to the Larkin news
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Last Friday at 12:41 PM

Former Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has been suspended by the team after he said he refuses to play for the Red Wings until further notice, Andy and Shep break it down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Chris Solari on MSU football and basketball
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Last Thursday at 1:00 PM

Freep beat reporter for the Spartans of MSU Chris Solari joins the show to talk about the upcoming basketball season for MSU and the problems with the football program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - MHSAA football Playoffs start with Dean Holzwarth
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Last Thursday at 11:34 AM

WOOD TV8 Sports Reporter and MHSAA correspondent Dean Holzwarth is back to talk about the start of the MHSAA football postseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jimmy Rolder coming off the win over the Packers
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Last Tuesday at 12:58 PM

Rookie linebacker and 2023 National Champion Jimmy Rolder joined the show following the Lions big win over Green Bay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Breaking down Detroit/Green Bay
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10/26/2026

Shep and Andy, plus the texters initial reactions to the Lions win over Green Bay on Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Bryan Bulaga joins the show!
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10/23/2026

Former Green Bay Packer offensive lineman and Super Bowl 45 Champion Bryan Bulaga joins the show to preview the game and talk about the NFC North topics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - The Red Wings keep winning.. despite big questions
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10/23/2026

Shep and Andy talk about the Detroit Red Wings and their current six game point streak, which is impressive, but there are still so many questions on why Simon Edvinsson isn't here to be a part of it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - what's going on with Sam LaPorta?
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10/22/2026

Shep and Andy talk about the Lions tight end's recent comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Regular season wrap up with Dean Holzwarth!
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10/22/2026

MHSAA's and WOOD TV8 Behind the Frenzy podcast host Dean Holzwarth joins the show to talk about all the conference races as the regular season ends this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Hunter Patterson on the Pistons Opener!
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10/21/2026

The Athletic's Hunter Patterson (Pistons beat reporter) breaks down the opener against the Celtics and what he took away from LCA yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - ABC Warehouse Wednesday, Segment 2!
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10/21/2026

ABC Warehouse presents us with ABC Warehouse Wednesday's, where Shep and Andy answer multiple choice questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jimmy Rolder coming off the bye week!
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10/20/2026

Lions rookie linebacker talks about last weekend at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort with fans and the Packers game coming out of the bye. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jason Avant joins the show!
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10/16/2026

Former Michigan wide receiver and current sideline reporter Jason Avant joins the show to talk about Michigan's struggles to this point and the matchup with Penn State this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Steve Jones talks Penn State/Michigan!
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10/16/2026

Voice of Nittany Lions since 2000 Steve Jones joins the program to fill us in on Penn State's season to this point and what's ahead versus Michigan! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Matthew Shelton on Northwestern/MSU!
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10/16/2026

On3's reporter for Northwestern football Matthew Shelton joins the show to talk about Pat Fitzgerald and the MSU/Northwestern matchup this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Tony Annese on the Anchor-Bone Classic!
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10/15/2026

4x National Champion and Ferris State head coach Tony Annese joins the program to talk about his team's season to this point and the rivalry with Grand Valley State University. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Dean Holzwarth: Conference races closing up
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10/15/2026

MHSAA and WOOD TV8 podcast host Dean Holzwarth is back to talk about the second to last week of the regular season and the conference titles that are coming soon, presented by Maple Hill Golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - ABC Wednesday, Segment One!
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10/14/2026

Shep and Andy give each other multiple choice questions, presented by ABC Warehouse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Scott Wooster on GVSU/FSU weekend!
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10/14/2026

Head coach of the GVSU football team Scott Wooster talks about how his team is responding from a loss to Michigan Tech and preparing for its biggest rival in Ferris State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jimmy Rolder following the Cardinals game
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10/13/2026

Our weekly segment with former Michigan and current rookie Detroit Lions linebacker Jimmy Rolder joins the show to talk about the differences at practice last week and what his role is going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Mitch Lyons after the Lions win in AZ
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10/12/2026

Former MSU and NFL tight end Mitch Lyons joins Shep to break down the Lions win and the sports weekend that was. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Rob Rubick joins the program!
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10/09/2026

Lions host and former tight end for the franchise Rob Rubick joins the show to talk Kelvin Sheppard's recent comments on the defense and the game upcoming with Arizona. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Dan Watson on the new Griffins season
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10/09/2026

In his third season as the Griffins head coach and the 12th in franchise history, Dan Watson talked with us about the new season in Grand Rapids and training camp in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Dean Holzwarth episode 6!
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10/08/2026

Dean from WOOD TV8's Behind the Frenzy Podcast and MHSAA correspondent is back to break down the high school slate in the state as we approach the state playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jimmy Rolder on his first tackle, Panthers game
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10/06/2026

Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder made his first tackle on Sunday Night Football as a TFL! Hear more about that and the disappointing loss to Carolina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Mike Grimm joins the show!
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10/02/2026

Minnesota PxP announcer Mike Grimm is on to talk about Minnesota and Michigan this weekend and how the Gophers look coming in off a big win over Washington on the road. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Eric Vincent talks Jalen Duren
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10/02/2026

Clutch Points Pistons reporter Eric Vincent is on the show to talk about Jalen Duren and the Pistons coming to an agreement on the 5-year, 200 million dollar contract. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Matt Lepay joins the show!
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10/01/2026

Voice of Wisconsin football and basketball Matt Lepay joins the show to breakdown the matchup with Michigan State this weekend in Madison. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Dean Holzwarth Episode 5!
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10/01/2026

Weeek 6 of the MHSAA high school slate, WOOD TV8 and MHSAA insider Dean Holzwarth is back to help us break it down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Simon Edvinsson still not signed
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10/01/2026

Shep and Andy are still trying to figure out why the Detroit Red Wings have not signed 23-year-old defenseman Simon Edvinsson on top of everything else this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Joey Ellis joins the show!
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09/30/2026

CSL's Sports Reporter and West Michigan native Joey Ellis joins the show who covers the Panthers on a regular basis. He gets us ready for Sunday Night Football with the Lions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Mason Appleton interview!
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09/30/2026

Shep went one-on-one with Red Wings forward Mason Appleton after a Detroit practice on Monday, listen to what he had to say plus his thoughts on the Larkin situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jimmy Rolder following NFL debut!
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09/29/2026

Lions rookie linebacker is back on the show to talk lions vs Jets and his debut! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Omari Sankofa on Pistons Media Day
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09/29/2026

Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press talks about Pistons media day and all of the swirling questions surrounding Jalen Duren and his contract. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Gary Dolphin joins the show!
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09/24/2026

Iowa PxP broadcaster for radio and the voice of the Hawkeyes Gary Dolphin joined us to talk Iowa football and preview the Michigan game this Saturday in Ann Arbor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Dean Holzwarth episode 4!
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09/24/2026

MHSAA and WOOD TV8 contributor Dean Holzwarth is back to break down more high school football as conference play heats up throughout the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jessica Coody joins the show!
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09/23/2026

Announcer, Host and producer for Nebraska Athletics Jessica Coody joins the show to breakdown the matchup with Michigan State this weekend in East Lansing in what could be a turning point in the season for both teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


X's and BrO's - Jimmy Rolder joins us following the Bills
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09/22/2026

Lions rookie linebacker Jimmy Rolder joins us to talk Bills/Lions and his takeaways plus his outlook on his season so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.