The Rap with Maz and Friends

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 235

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:58:31 -0500

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 234

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:58:24 -0500

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 233

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:47:51 -0500

Maz and Brendan talk Harbs, Lions coaching search and NFL Playoff preview

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 232

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:46:47 -0500

Maz, Brendan and the DetNews' Rod Beard talked Pistons, NBA and Bren has an idea to make all four major sports more exciting

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 231

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:46:01 -0500

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 230

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:44:59 -0500

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 229

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:00:22 -0500

The gang asks if Lions Interim Coach Darrell Bevell should have fired his Special Teams Coordinator for calling that 'Code Red' fake punt and one final salute for Major Clarence Black on his last show

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 228

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:59:41 -0500

Maz and the crew talk NFL, should there be a Draft Lottery or do you like it the way it's always been? Jets fans excluded...

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 227

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:37:33 -0500

DetroitNews' Rod Beard gives us a Pistons season preview, tells us what it's like to cover an NBA team in an empty arena and gives us his opinion of the Lions latest hirings

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 226

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:36:45 -0500

Detroit media icon Terry Foster tells Maz & Brendan that the Lions hiring of Spielman & Barry is a PR stunt and they should have hired _____...

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 225

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:34:55 -0500

Maz and Brendan talk a little NBA, College Football, MLB Free Agency and the saga of CC Sabathia's battle with alcoholism

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 224

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:33:23 -0500

Theee-time Super Bowl champ current Fox NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth joined Maz & Brendan for a look back at that classic MNF game & a look ahead at what's next for the Lions

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 223

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:50:15 -0500

Part two of UM National champ Marcus Ray. He tells Maz and CB who should be the next Wolverines Head Coach and what really happened to Michigan Football.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 222

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:49:28 -0500

UMichigan National Champion Marcus Ray joined Maz and Clarence for some down and dirty Wolverines Football talk. Marcus pulls no punches!

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 221

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:38:44 -0500

Freep Lions Beat writer Dave Birkett joins Maz and Jess for some GM- Coaching talk, Packers-Lions and a look back at how America found out that John Lennon was shot

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 220

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:38:16 -0500

Maz and Jess talk to Maize n Brew's Anthony Broome about the UMich-OSU cancellation and what's up with Jim Harbaugh?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 219

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:12:44 -0500

Maz and Brendan talk about the Wild West also known as the NFL. Mitch Trubisky looks to stick it to the Lions again will Tom Brady stick and stay with Tampa Bay?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 218

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:12:32 -0500

Maz and Brendan are joined by former UMichigan RB great Jamie Morris who fills us in on the Jim Harbaugh saga and where the Wolverines go from here

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 217

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:37:04 -0500

Maz & Clarence continue their talk with former Lions Exec Larry Lee. Who does he see as the right man for the job at Allen Park and how other NFL people look at the Lions GM/ Coaching job.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 216

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:36:46 -0500

Former Lions player and VP Larry Lee joined Maz and CB for a deep dive into the Honolulu Blue. What really happened at AP HQ with Quinn and Patricia?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 215

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:55:59 -0500

Maz and Clarence talked Turkey Day Classics and asked what's wrong with UMich football with former Lions great and current Fox NFL Analyst Chris Spielman

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 214

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:55:41 -0500

Maz and Clarence are back, they talked about the new look Pistons and NBA with the DetNews' Rod Beard

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 213

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:25:40 -0500

On this Edition of the Rap Brendan talks about the Covid shut down, how the Lions were dreaming thinking Matt Patricia would be anything like Bill Belichick, and Robby Cano’s PED ban.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 212

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:25:23 -0500

No Maz or Clarence so Brendan talks to the DetNews' Rod Beard about the Pistons homerun draft, a little Lions, and how ridiculous this Big 10 football season has been.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 211

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:03:00 -0500

Maize and Brews' Anthony Broome joined Jess & Ethan for a Michigan Football update. How will it affect recruiting if Harbaugh stays?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 210

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:40:20 -0500

Brendan continues his chat with former Lions VP Larry Lee, they discuss the difference from the NFL he played in to today’s game. They also talk about how the Lions should move forward

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 209

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:40:06 -0500

Former Lions player, executive, and current member of the Fritz Pollard Alliance Larry Lee joins Brendan to talk about his career and the many legends he's crossed paths with

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 208

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:27:42 -0500

Maz, and Clarence are out again Brendan breaks down the week 10 NFL schedule and more

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 207

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:27:21 -0500

Brendan is joined by the Detroit News' Rod Beard. They talk Lions, the Patricia regime, what is Michigan going to do if they move on from Jim Harbaugh, and some Piston notes

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 206

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:34:30 -0500

It’s officially the halfway mark of the NFL season. Maz is out with old man “get off my damn lawn” coodies so the stunningly handsome Professor Black and the highly distinguished Professor Sennott hand out NFL mid-term grades and superlatives for a few of their favorite and “not so favorite” teams, players, coaches and front office execs.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 205

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:34:25 -0500

Maz was out with “coodies” while C.Black and Brendan caught up with former Lions VP Larry Lee to discuss his experience as both a player and front-office executive. We also talked to the big man about his role with the Fritz Pollard Alliance and his beloved “Back In The Day Band.”

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 204

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:22:06 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Rod Beard preview the Lions-Colts and the rest of the NFL slate and DannyB with his Big3 locks of the week

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 203

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:20:45 -0400

The DetNews' Matt Charboneau joined Maz and CB for a Michigan-MSU preview and a look ahead at a different type of college basketball season

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 202

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:12:14 -0400

Maz, Clarence and DetNews luminary Lynn Henning talked World Series, Tigers Manager and its UM-MSU week!

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 201

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:02:21 -0400

Mike O'Hara joins Maz and CB for some Lions talk. Will they be players at the trade deadline and are they really trending up?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 200

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:22:07 -0400

On this episode of the Rap Brendan talks the Lions losing being the key to getting rid of Patricia and Quinn, the State of Detroit Sportstalk and Danny B gives us his free NFL locks.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 199

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:18:41 -0400

With Maz and Clarence out Brendan host’s and talks to NY Post National Baseball Columnist Ken Davidoff about the World Series, and the new rules MLB should stick with going forward.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 198

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:53:36 -0400

Maz, CB and Brendan ask if the Prez actually had Covid, how will Nick Saban still Coach with Covid and how the NFL is still playing Covid Roulette?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 197

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:51:16 -0400

Fox Sports' Rob Parker joins the guys for some LAbron bashing, MLB playoff talk, and who's gonna be the next Tigers Manager?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 196

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400

The guys asked what it’s gonna take for the Lions to move on from QuinnTricia, is Stafford tradeable and what young out of work QB would be a fit here?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 195

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Rod Beard wrapped up the NBA season, looked ahead at what’s next for the Pistons and rude parents at kids games.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 194

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence ask how the NFL can navigate thru this latest Covid outbreak and just how tough was it to win an NBA title inside the bubble?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 193

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Detroit News icon Lynn Henning joins Maz and CB for some MLB playoff and Tigers Manager talk and oh yeah the Governor was almost kidnapped.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 192

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 191

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 190

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400

Tigers Radio voice Dan Dickerson joined the fellas to discuss the MLB Playoffs and give us Tigers fans something to look forward to.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 189

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The voice of the NHL, Doc Emrick dropped by for some Bubble Hockey talk and to tell us some good news about the Wings future

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 188

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0400

Detroit News legend Lynn Henning joined the fellas for some MLB playoff talk and a look back at what coulda been with the Tigers…

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 187

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Rod discuss how the NFL is going to handle its first Covid outbreak and can the Heat beat LAbron and the Lakers?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 186

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0400

The guys previewed the Lions-Cards from AZ and asked how patient will Owner Sheila Ford Hamp be with her team?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 185

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence talked about Miggy and the Tigers going forward and looked ahead at the MLB Playoffs. Where will the upsets come from?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 184

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and the DetNews’ Rod Beard ask will the Lions ever get it right and can anybody beat LeBron and the Lakers?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 183

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Yahoo! Sports Columnist / Best Selling Author Dan Wetzel joins Maz and Clarence for some Lions and B1G Ten talk.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 182

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:10:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 181

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 180

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The guys get you ready for week one of the NFL and of course some Lions predictions. Will THIS be the year they finally turn the corner?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 179

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Are you ready for some Football?! Maz, Brendan and Jess ask if you’re actually ready to attend a pro game and what favorite athlete or broadcaster turned out to be a great guy as well?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 178

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:10:00 -0400

Maz, CB and Rod Beard talk NBA Playoffs and ask if the B1G will play Football this year?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 177

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Longtime Lions Beat Writer Mike O’Hara joins Maz and Clarence for the latest on the Honolulu Blue and Silver

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 176

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:10:00 -0400

The gang gets you ready for your weekend Fantasy Football Drafts, and ask if the TB Bucs with Leonard Fournette are the team to beat in the NFL?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 175

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Maz remembers the great Tom Seaver and the fellas talk Tigers, NBA, and ask how Steve Nash got hired to coach the Nets?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 174

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:22:00 -0400

Maz, CB and WJRs Ken Brown revisit App States shocking win at Michigan 13 years ago and preview the Lions.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 173

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 11:18:00 -0400

Longtime USA Today’s MLB Columnist Bob Nightengale joins Maz and Clarence to talk Tigers, Trade Deadline winners and Playoff preview.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 172

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:26:00 -0400

ESPN Lions Reporter Michael Rothstein joins the guys for some insight on what happened at the Lions Allen Park HQ and where they go from here.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 171

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:24:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Rod Beard discuss the latest with the NBA deciding to play out the rest of the Playoff season and it’s ripple effect.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 170

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:32:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 169

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:28:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 168

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:10:00 -0400

The Freep’s Dave Birkett and the fellas discuss the Lions playing through Covid, their chances of winning this season and his talk with Calvin Johnson.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 167

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Detroit News legend Lynn Henning joins the gang today to talk Casey Mize and the rest of the Tigers new kids on the block and we also discuss the Thom Brenneman saga, join us.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 166

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:10:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence, Ethan and Rod Beard talked Pistons Draft Lottery, NBA Playoffs and funny bubble stories.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 165

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Tigers Beat Writer Chris McCosky joined Maz, CB and Ethan to talk about the new kids on the block and what it’s like to cover a team during Covid.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 164

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:10:00 -0400

NHL Writing legend Kevin Allen joins Maz and the gang to discuss how Hockey is thriving in the bubble, the Lottery mistake and how far the Red Wings are from competing again.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 163

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

ESPN.Com’s Ivan Maisel joins Maz and the crew to talk about College Football during these Covid days and how it compares to our last pandemic in 1918.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 162

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:10:00 -0400

Ethan, Steven and Ellington delve into the early success of the Detroit Tigers and how a playoff berth could very well be in the cards. The guys then discuss what NBA playoff matchups they are most looking forward to and the BIG 10 conference officially cancels it’s 2020 fall sport season.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 161

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

With Maz and Clarence still out Ethan, Steven and Ellington discuss the college football season status and whether or not the guys believe it makes sense to cancel, push back until spring or play the season as planned.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 160

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:10:00 -0400

Ethan, Steven and Ellington delve deeper into the upcoming BIG 10 Football season and how and where Michigan can improve its recruiting status in upcoming years. The guys also discuss how player opt outs could change the landscape of the upcoming season.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 159

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0400

With Tom and Clarence out of the studio, Ethan, Steven and Ellington jump in to discuss BIG 10 Football. The guys are joined by Maize N Brew writer Anthony Broome as they discuss Jim Harbaugh’s recruiting techniques, spat with Ryan Day and Michigan’s 2020 football schedule.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 158

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The fellas talk NBA and Maz reminisces again about the Knicks 48 year drought and losing Dr J to the Sixers.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 157

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

The guys catch you up on all the Sports Bubble news and the NFL sets a Covid Opt-Out deadline.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 156

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The fellas tear apart the NFL Top 100 Players list and what makes going to the Casino safer than going Bowling?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 155

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Maz is bored by covid MLB, Clarence and Ethan are all in and is Notre Dame ready to rule Football in the ACC?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 154

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

Our buddy Rod Beard talks about the #NBA’s #MagicCity and we celebrates Barry Sanders anniversary.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 153

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Our friend Detroit News icon Lynn Henning helps us figure out #MLB’s next move and discusses the elephant in the room.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 152

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

Will Covid19 stop Sports before they even start? And how bout the new Washington no names in the NFL and brand new Kraken in the NHL? It’s the Rap With Maz and Friends.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 151

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Tigers Radio Voice Dan Dickerson joins Maz, Clarence and Ethan for a Tigers season preview and more.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 149

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

MLB.Com Tigers Beat writer Jason Beck joins Maz and Clarence for a Tigers and Baseball refresher course.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 150

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

No NFL Pre season games this year and we get you set for the NBA and NHL ‘bubble seasons’ on The Rap.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 148

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

Our friend Rico Beard got a gig at 97.1 The Ticket and Detroit native Jay Scott from Newsradio KYW in Philly joins the show for some fun ‘Sports Radio’ banter.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 147

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Detroit News Legend Lynn Henning look back at the night that changed Michigan Football and look ahead to a very challenging sports world.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 146

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The NBA Bubble has burst already, the fellas ask if they can actually get thru this season or not and is College Football in danger?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 145

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Redskins, Indians, Braves oh my! The KC Chiefs just spent $585M on two players, are they crazy or crazy like a fox? Maz, CB and Brendan discuss.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 144

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

Rod Beard from the Det News joins Maz and Clarence to discuss the new NBA bubble and should CB get a call from a local Sports Radio station?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 143

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

The Tigers are back ‘playing’ at Comerica Park and would you watch College Football in the Spring? Join Maz and CB for some fun ‘sports’ talk.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 142

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The fellas discuss Patrick Mahome’s contract and the NFL playing the black national anthem in week 1.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 141

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Clarence and Brendan talk about COVID-19 and which league was best suited to make it through the entire season.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 140

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The guys get you ready for the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and would you sign a COVID-19 waiver to attend an NFL game?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 139

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Maz, TFos and Jess talk about the tigers new “gambling” partnership and wondered if fans can start betting every inning at Comerica Park?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 138

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The fellas talked about MSU ‘winning’ the Emoni Bated sweepstakes, Cam Newton in New England and if the MLB and NBA can actually pull off a season in 2020.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 137

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Full house today. Maz, CB, Brendan and T Fos discussed mask etiquette and talked about the good ol’ days at the now defunct WDFN.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 136

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:10:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 135

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 134

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Jess look back at a historic event in Detroit history and how it still rings true today.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 133

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

The fellas ask how MLB can ‘force’ their players to play and the Lions have a ‘new’ owner.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 132

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:10:00 -0400

The fellas have a heated discussion on the MLB’s failed return and Slippery Pete Spivak and Maz try to teach Clarence and Brendan how to bet this weekends Belmont Stakes.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 131

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Brendan debate their top TV series, Det News Pistons Beat writer Rod Beard tells us bout the new GM in town and where were you when OJ, AC and The Bronco was on the run?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 130

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:10:00 -0400

The fellas are afraid that Covid is not going away easily and never mind the NBA, NHL and MLB, is the NFL in danger of not returning?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 129

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Maz shocks Clarence with his ‘drinking’ stories and will any Sports really return this year?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 128

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Maz, CB and The Sandman discuss NASCAR banning the Confederate Flag from all events, Torii Hunter’s beef with Boston and The GOAT.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 127

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Detroit News legend Lynn Henning joined the fellas to talk Tigers draft, MLBs possible return and more

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 126

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:10:00 -0400

The fellas discuss who the Tigers should grab in the MLB Draft with their pal Ethan Perlman. They also talk about the rebirth of BGSU Baseball and how it affects College Athletics.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 125

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Former Tigers’ player and Television Analyst Rod Allen joined Maz and Clarence to discuss the possible return of Baseball, where the National Anthem fits and Black Lives Matter.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 124

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Det News Pistons Beat writer Rod Beard discuss the new NBA playoff format from A to Z.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 123

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Detroit News’ Pistons Beat writer Rod Beard joins Maz and CB as they reflect on Drew Brees comments and where he and others go from here.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 122

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:10:00 -0400

The fellas try to solve the MLB labor impasse and Fredi the Pizzaman drops by to give his two cents on small businesses opening again.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 121

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence try to make sense of today’s current climate, look forward to seeing the kids play ball again and look back at the career of the late great Wes Unseld.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 120

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 28 May 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence continue their talk on Sports returning and reminisce about what game or event they wish they could have seen live.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 119

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 28 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Yahoo! Sports Senior Writer Jay Busbee joined Maz and CB to discuss the MLB Players-Owners war, the possible return of the NHL and NBA and would you watch Isiah and MJ Golf with Tiger and Phil?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 118

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 28 May 2020 12:50:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 117

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 28 May 2020 12:40:00 -0400

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 116

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 21 May 2020 13:10:00 -0400

The fellas chat with former Lion player and executive Larry Lee about the NFL updating the Rooney Rule and Larry has some breaking news for us.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 115

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 21 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Clarence is ready to go mask free while Maz is still hesitant to give up watching his old games and the guys talk about the NBA starting up again at Disney.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 114

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 19 May 2020 13:10:00 -0400

The guys are joined by legendary Chicago Bulls reporter & author of ‘The Jordan Rules’ Sam Smith. He debunks MJs food poisoning story and tells us that the Pistons were his greatest rival.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 113

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 19 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence and Ethan discuss the troubling news about the MAC. BG dropping Baseball and now CMU dropping Men’s Track and Field. What’s next?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 112

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 14 May 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Maz and CB discuss ESPN’s Top 74 NBA players list and asked how Isaiah Thomas is only ranked 31st?! They also look ahead to the final chapters of MJ’s ‘The Last Dance.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 111

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 14 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Detroit News’ Pistons Beat Writer Rod Beard joined Maz and Clarence for some NBA revival talk and discussed if they’d be comfortable attending Sporting events again.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 110

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 12 May 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Pistons Executive VP Charlie Metzger tells Maz and CB about the launch of another great program to benefit Detroit’s Covid Heroes and discuss the possible return of the NBA.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 109

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 12 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence talk a little bit of Covid meltdown and reminisce about the late great Jerry Stiller with their buddy Pete Spivak… #RIPFrankCostanza

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 108

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 07 May 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Maz and CB discuss MLB’s latest proposal for a July 1st Opening Day and ask if it’ll be ok for fans to attend?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 107

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

The Radio voice of the Chicago Bulls Chuck Swirsky drops by with Maz and Clarence for some more MJ and ‘The Last Dance’ stories.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 106

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 05 May 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Maz and CB shed some new light on Michael Jordan and the Bulls recollection of the Last Dance.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 105

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 05 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Former Dolphin’s and Lion’s QB Scott Mitchell drops by the show to reminisce about the Great Don Shula and what could have been with him and the Lions.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 104

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Maz and CB discuss the latest on College players getting paid with ESPN College Football guru Ivan Maisel and ask what league will play ball first?

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 103

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

James Buddah Edwards tells Maz and Clarence his version of Pistons-Bulls saga and CB is a kid again.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 102

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Maz and CB revisit the Lions draft and talk about some possible new standards for incoming College Freshmen.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 101

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Clarence gets heated talking about Michael Jordan's recollection of the Bad Boys era and the guys think back to what sporting event has upset them the most.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 101

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Maz is joined by Fredi "The Pizza Man" Bello for a special chat on this years NFL draft.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 100

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The Professor John Clayton dropped by for some insight on Rd. One of the NFL Draft and look ahead at rounds 2-7. While Maz and CB discussed Gov. Whitmer's new Stay at Home restrictions.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 99

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

ESPN Lions reporter Michael Rothstein joined Maz and Black for some heated Lions Draft talk and the guys had some fun looking back at some of the Draft's best moments.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 98

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Lions Detroit news Beat Writer Justin Rogers joins Maz and CB for some final pre Draft talk. JR has the lions possibly making a trade.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 97

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence talk with TB Buccaneers Beat Writer for the Athletic Greg Auman about the new look Bucs and Fredi the Pizzaman calls in his Lions Draft wishes.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 96

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

2X NBA Champion and former Piston #1 pick, Lindsey Hunter joined Maz and Clarence to dissect ESPN's "The Last Dance" and talk about what's next for NCAA hoops.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 95

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

WJR’s Ken Brown joined Maz and Clarence as they talked about the Michael Jordan Special and of course what’s best for the Lions in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 94

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400

The 'Baddest Boy' of them all, Piston's legend Rick Mahorn catches up with Maz and Clarence.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 93

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Yahoo! Sports Jay Busbee tells Maz and Clarence how the NFL Draft will work out of Commissioner Goodell's basement, some USFL-XFL talk and what's everyone watching on TV.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 92

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400

Longtime MLB USA Today Columnist and MLB Network Insider Bob Nightengale tells Maz and Clarence how Baseball is considering radical realignment for their hopeful upcoming season.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 91

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The guys talk to ESPN-ABC Sideline Reporter and College Scout Tom Luginbill about the XFL suspending operations again and about Tua Tagovailoa's Pro day workout and what it means to the Lions.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 90

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400

Detroit Free Press Lions Beat Writer Dave Birkett joins Maz and Clarence for Lions Draft talk.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 89

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence celebrate the day Hank Aaron hit historic HR #715 with a man that was on base that night former Tigers great Darrell Evans. His '84 teammate Rod Allen joins in and they give their thoughts on the late great Al Kaline.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 88

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400

It's been 33 years since Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin Hagler dueled to a Split Decision, Yahoo Sport's Kevin Iole helps us look back at one of Boxing's biggest nights.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 87

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Maz, Clarence, and Jess look back at the NFL's most improbable Kicker, Tom Dempsey, who's 63 yard FG still haunts Lions fans. Former Lions great Mike Lucci joins us to discuss. Dempsey passed away from a COVID-19 infection last weekend.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 86

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The voice of the MHSSA Joe Jason joins The Rap to discuss the official cancellation of the 2019-20 sports season and Maz and Clarence have another Lions Mock Draft to dissect.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 85

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence catch up with MSU legend Mateen Cleavers to reminisce about the 20 year anniversary of the Spartans national championship.

The Rap With Maz & Friends – Episode 84

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400

The guys continue their debate on OSU-Michigan and the Birthday boy Darren McCarty checks in from his smoke shack

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 83 - Special Guest Chris Spielman

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence talk with Lions / NFL Great Chris Spielman about what he’s doing to help others during this Covid19 pandemic and of course why OSU Football has Michigan’s number.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 82: New Joisey

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400

The guys head east to talk to a couple of Maz's Joisey buddies and Clarence gets some "advice" on how to become a real gambler.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 81: Tony Paul

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Join Maz, Clarence and the Detroit News' Tony Paul for our virtual 'Tigers opening Day'! The guys talk about how we can all help out during the quarantine and what sport will start playing first.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 80: Who Done It?

NRM Streamcast™ — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Guess what sport's to blame for this Corona virus? CBlack and Maz have the answer.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 79 - Special Guest Herman Moore

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400

Clarence and Maz catch up with former Lions great Herman Moore. The H-Man reminisces about the good ol' days, what could have been with Ndamukong Suh and where the Lions are heading now.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 78 - Special Guest Ian Rapoport

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:30:00 -0400

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport talked with Clarence and Maz about the remaining free agents and had some interesting news about the Lions and who they might pick
in next months NFL Draft.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 77 - Special Guest Christine Brennan

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

USA Today Columnist, best selling author Christine Brennan told Clarence and Maz about breaking the story of the Tokyo 2020 Games being postponed and the guys chatted about spending lots of time with the family these days.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 76 - Special Guest Adam Caplan

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Maz and Clarence ask NFL Insider Adam Caplan how he grades the new look Lions and who he thinks the winners and losers are after week one of Free Agency.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 75 - Covid19 and Restaurants

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Clarence and Maz discuss how quickly the Covid19 has taken over our everyday lives. The guys also check in on Fredi the Pizzaman and ask what restaurant owners are going through.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 74 - Hey 19 Special With Dan Dickerson

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz and Clarence continue their Hey 19 program discussing the NFL free agency. Then, the guys switch gears and chat with the voice of the Detroit Tigers Dan Dickerson. They ask Dan what he is up to with the start of the MLB season on hold. Maz & Clarence ask Dan what will happen to the minor league players who are no longer playing but need money to get by. Also, how does this virus impact college seniors who had their final year of eligibility on hold.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 73 - NFL Quarterback Roulette

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400

On this edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz & Clarence discuss the Hey 19 movement here at NRMStreamcast. Maz breaks down the live schedule of shows over the next few days. Then the guys get down to business updating you on NFL free agency with Detroit Lions ESPN writer Michael Rothstein. Michael breaks down the free agent signings the Lions have made so far, including signing Danny Shelton and trading for defensive back Duron Harmon from New England. Finally, while they have Michael on the phone the guys preview the NFL draft.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 72 - NFL Free Agent Frenzy With John Clayton

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, it's NFL free agent madness with Maz, Clarence, and Brendan. The guys are joined on the phone by John Clayton of ESPN in Seattle. They discuss all of the latest NFL free agent moves, including the news that Tom Brady will not be returning to New England; sorry Brendan.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 71 - A Lesson In E-Gaming

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, Terry, and Pete are joined in studio by NRM's own David Budziszewski to talk about E-Gaming. The guys look to expand their minds as they get the inside scoop into the world of gaming. During their conversation the guys draw comparisons between E-Gaming and some of their favorite sports and athletes. What are some of the guys' favorite games they have played? If you are interested in getting into the game, David gives you all of the essential information on this episode of The Rap.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 70 - What's Left In The World Of Sports With Jay Busbee

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, Pete, and Terry discuss the latest in sports news now that Coronavirus has taken over. The guys are joined on the phone by Jay Busbee of Yahoo Sports to talk about the start of NFL free agency. The guys ask Jay what they should do now that sports are gone. Jay gives his thoughts on this year's NFL free agent quarterback class. Then, several professional athletes have been donating money to the arena workers impacted by the virus. Finally, The guys are sad they don't get to fill out a March Madness bracket.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 69 - Coronavirus Update With Kevin Allen

NRM Streamcast™ — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this Saturday edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Darren delve deeper into the unknown of the Coronavirus and its continued impact on sports. They are joined on the phone by former USA Today NHL Reporter Kevin Allen. Allen tells the guys what he is hearing around the league as far as a time table for sports to return. Finally, what happens to the broadcast and media personnel now that there are no games to be broadcast?

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 68 - Coronavirus Round Table With Dr. Tony Colucci

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Darren discuss the growing list of sports and leagues shutting down operations due to Coronavirus. They are joined on the phone by Dr. Tony Colucci to talk about the biggest things you need to know about the virus. What is next as we move forward in dealing with the virus? How does this virus compare to viruses we have dealt with in the past? The guys and Dr. Colucci discuss these issues and more on the Rap With Maz & Friends.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 67 - NFL CBA and Free Agency

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Brendan take a break from their Coronavirus discussions to update you on the latest in NFL collective bargaining talks. Then, they touch on NFL free agency and who the Lions may target. Maz even throws out a couple Patriots' players names for the Lions to look at. Find out who and much more on the Rap.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 66 - March Madness vs Coronavirus

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Brendan go deeper into discussion on the impact of Coronavirus on sports. The virus is now impacting the Masters Championship, meaning lower ticket prices for fans. Clarence is still not too worried about it, though. Then the guys look at the impact the virus is having on events like March Madness, with several conferences altering their attendance policies, and one league went as far as to cancel their entire tournament. Find out more on The Rap!

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 65 - Corona Virus Threatens The Olympics

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On This episode of The Rap, Maz, Clarence, and Pete discuss the Corona Virus and its impact on sports and the common person. What will this disease mean for sporting events like March madness, the NBA Finals, XFL games, and even the Olympics. Then the guys look back at a wild week 5 in the XFL, including a kneel down controversy and a new tradition with the DC Defenders fans.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 64 - Enough With The NFL, It's March Madness!

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

On this Monday edition of The Rap, Maz, Clarence, and Pete Spivak go in depth on the beginning of March Madness. They discuss the Big Ten basketball tournament and look ahead to the "Big Dance". Who are their dark horses in this year's tournament? How has Juwan Howard done in his first year at Michigan? Finally, the guys make their picks tom win the Big Ten Tournament.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 63 - Sports Betting With Tony Paul

NRM Streamcast™ — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

On the first ever Saturday edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz & Clarence are joined on the phone by Tony Paul of the Detroit News. The guys talk to Tony about sports betting officially coming to Michigan on March 11th. Clarence asks Tony why this is such a big deal and who this is aimed at attracting; the regular gambler or the first timer? Sticking with the gambling theme, Maz asks Tony if he would bet the over on Tigers' wins this season. Finally, the Tigers' bats came alive against the Yankees, hitting nine home runs in the game.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 62 - Ozzie Gets A Goal

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz and Clarence discuss the declining viewership in the XFL. The guys recap Michigan Basketball's senior night win over Nebraska, and their NCAA Tournament projections. Then, the Red Wings are historically bad, but the guys look back to when Chris Osgood scored a goal 24 years ago today. They talk to Ozzie about the goal and the current Red Wings' rebuild.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 61 - Spike Lee vs James Dolan

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Brendan discuss what went down at Madison Square Garden between Spike Lee and Knicks owner James Dolan. Then, they get into the video of Alex Rodriguez comparing the Astros' scandle to his own suspension and what he learned from it. Finally, Michigan State's basketball team is getting hot at the right time.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 60 - Where Will Tom Brady Go?

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500

On the episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Brendan are joined on the phone by NBC Sports Boston reporter Phil A. Perry. The guys ask Phil where he believes Tom Brady will land in free agency. Will he stay in New England or move on? Then, are the Patriots and 49ers discussing a trade that would swap Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo? Finally, they talk to Phil about the state of Boston professional sports with the Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox and compare it to what is going on here in Detroit.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 59 - All Eyes On The NFL Draft

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Terry discuss the NFL combine with Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. Dave breaks down what he saw at the combine from several prospects that have been tied to the Detroit Lions in recent mock drafts. Then Maz discusses his pet peeve in the NBA. Finally, Terry gives his thoughts on the Central Michigan vs Western Michigan football game being moved to Ford Field in 2020.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 58 - NFL Combine Update With Michael Rothstein

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, and Steven are joined on the phone by ESPN Detroit Lions reporter Michael Rothstein. Michael checks in with the guys from the NFL combine and gives his take on the players he has seen so far. He also lays out some NFL draft scenarios for the Lions. Then Maz has a gripe about the lackluster crowds at Michigan basketball games. All that and more on The Rap!

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 57 - NFL Collective Bargaining With TJ Lang

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this NFL packed episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz, Clarence, & Brendan are joined in studio by former Green Bay Packer and Detroit Lion TJ Lang. The guys break down the new NFL collective bargaining agreement that was passed by the NFL Players Association. TJ explains why he would vote against it while also looking back on his voting process during the 2011 CBA. Then, Maz asks TJ who the Lions should target in free agency. Finally, Maz welcomes TJ to the NRM Streamcast family.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 56 - The One Where Maz Is At Spring Training

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this episode of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Clarence, Darren, and Steven discuss the latest news around the NFL collective bargaining agreement with former Detroit Lions VP Larry Lee. Then, the guys are joined on the phone by Maz with a live report from Tigers’ Spring Training. Plus, they touch on the NHL trade deadline and week three in the XFL.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 55 - 40th Anniversary Miracle With Jim Craig

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Miracle On Ice game between the United States and Soviet Union, Maz, Clarence, and Darren are joined on the phone by Jim Craig, the goalie for the United States' team in that game. Then the guys get into the NHL trade deadline and who the Red Wings could move before Monday's deadline. Maz breaks down the new NFL CBA and what it means for the players. Lastly, the guys wonder if the XFL could act as an alternative to players going to college before heading to the NFL.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 54 - What Really Happened At MSU?

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this midweek edition of The Rap With Maz & Friends, Maz is joined in studio by Brendan Sennott. They discuss the latest rumors around Mark Dantonio's departure from Michigan State with Tony Paul from the Detroit News. While they have Tony on the phone, they ask him about his thoughts on the Astros' scandal and the Tigers heading into spring training. Then the guys get into some Lions mock drafts and possible landing spots for the top free agent quarterbacks. All this and more on this episode of The Rap!

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 53 - Sights & Sounds From NBA All-Star Weekend

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends, and on the eve of his birthday, Tom is joined in studio by Clarence Black and Fredi "The Pizza Man" Bello. The guys go down the rabbit hole about the Astros' sign stealing scandal and how the MLB is handling it. Then they bring you the sights and sounds from the NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. Finally, Maz asks Fredi what the Lions should do in the first round of the NFL draft this spring.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 52 - That Friday Buzz

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

The guys talked NFL QB and Draft roulette with the Professor John Clayton. They also picked apart Justin Verlander and the Astros apologies, NBA All Star Weekend, Zeke defending Detroit and week 2 of the XFL. Join the conversation!

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 51 - Michigan State and Tom Brady’s Future

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:30:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss latest news in the Michigan State head coaching hiring. The guys are joined by Rico Beard host of The Spartan Beat podcast as he discusses the latest in Michigan State football’s hiring of Mel Tucker to be the team’s new head coach. Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston calls in to discuss with the guys whether Tom Brady will return to the New England Patriots or if he will be donning a new jersey next season.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 50 - MSU Coaching Vacancy and XFL Opening

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss a busy weekend in the world of sport. The guys are joined by Matt Charboneau as they discuss the latest news in the Michigan State football head coaching search after top target Luke Fickell opted to stay with Cincinnati. They also cover the opening weekend of the XFL and recap the Michigan-Michigan State basketball game from Saturday. Finally, the guys talk to John Carlo of Northville Downs as he discusses what they have going on.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 49 - XFL Opening Weekend

NRM Streamcast™ — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:30:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the start of the XFL season. The guys discuss the teams they are backing for the XFL season. Rod Beard of the Detroit News calls in to discuss the Pistons dealing Andre Drummond prior to yesterday’s trade deadline. Rod and the guys discuss what the outlook for the Pistons is over the next two years.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 48 - Mark Dantonio and Mookie Betts Trade

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the crazy week in sports. Lynn Henning columnist for the Detroit News joins the guys as they discuss the Red Sox’s dealing Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Mark Dantonio stepping down as Michigan State’s football coach. Finally, the guys talk about the upcoming trade deadline and 4-team deal that took place last night.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 47 - Super Monday

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Super Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the Super Bowl. The guys talk about Patrick Mahomes performance and Andy Reid getting that elusive Super Bowl title. Finally, the guys discuss the Lions and where they stack up going into next year.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 46 - Final Football Sunday 54

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss Super Bowl LIV. TJ Lang joins the conversation over the phone as he gives his take on the game and shares his experience from Super Bowl XLV when he was a member of the Green Bay Packers. Finally, the guys are joined by FOX Sports own sideline reporter for Super Bowl LIV Chris Myers as he gives us all the latest from Miami Beach, Florida and what we can expect from this game.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 45 - John Lund from Super Bowl LIV

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the upcoming Super Bowl. The guys are joined over the phone by John Lund from Super Bowl LIV as he gives the guys an update on the atmosphere down in Miami. Finally, the guys discuss what the Detroit Lions should do in the upcoming draft when it comes to the quarterback position.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 44 - Kobe Bryant Tribute

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Terry Foster, Ethan Perlman and Cory Stewart as they remember Kobe Bryant after his tragic passing in a helicopter accident Sunday morning. The guys reflect on the impact he made in the world of basketball and their favorite memories of his playing days. Finally, Jimmy King joins the guys over the phone to share some of his Kobe Bryant stories from his time as a player.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 43 - Eli Manning’s Retirement and Super Bowl Clutch Moments

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the upcoming NHL All-Star Weekend and Eli Manning’s retirement. The guys discuss the clutch plays Eli Manning made during his career and share their thoughts on if they would take Eli Manning over Matthew Stafford. Finally, the guys look back at some of the best Super Bowl plays of all-time in clutch moments.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 42 - MLB Hall of Fame talk with Dan Dickerson

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:30:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Jess Monticello and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the results of the 2020 MLB Hall of Fame class. The guys are joined by Dan Dickerson, voice of the Detroit Tigers over the phone as he gives his take on the MLB Hall of Fame class and how he feels about Derek Jeter not being a unanimous selection. Finally, the guys discuss the brawl at the end of the Kansas-Kansas State game and if they have a problem with what happened.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 41 - AFC-NFC Championship Weekend Recap

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Fredi “The Pizza Man” Bello and Ethan Perlman as they recap the AFC and NFC Championship games from Sunday. The guys give their thoughts on what the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will be able to do effectively in their Super Bowl matchup. Finally, they discuss what the Detroit Lions can and should do with the third overall pick in this years NFL Draft.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 40 - Buzzergate and NFL Championship Weekend Preview

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Mac & Black Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss Buzzergate and what else could be coming out about the Houston Astros. The guys are joined over the phone by Rob Parker of Fox Sports as he gives his take on how technology and sign stealing in baseball has impacted the sports world today. Finally, the guys preview the upcoming NFC and AFC Championship games this weekend and give their predictions.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 39 - MLB Scandals and NFL Hall of Fame Centennial Class

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Brendan Sennott, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the fallout from the Houston Astros sign stealing saga. The guys give their takes on the landscape of cheating in sports and how the Astros and Red Sox’s move forward after parting ways with their respective managers. Finally they review the incoming NFL Hall of Fame Centennial Class that was announced early Wednesday.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 38 - CFP Championship & NFL Playoffs

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500

On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they recap the NFL Divisional Round games. The guys then discuss the announcement of Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson being selected to the 2020 NFL Hall of Fame class. Finally, the guys preview tonight’s College Football Playoff Championship game between LSU and Clemson and make their predictions.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 37 - NFL Divisional Round Preview

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:44:00 -0500

On this Friday Mac and Black edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman as they discuss what the Lions should do with the #3 pick and how a healthy Tua can make a big impact. The guys preview the upcoming NFL Divisional Round matchups and who they believe will move onto the NFC and AFC Championship games. Finally they talk about how NFL Chief Medical Officer calls Carson Wentz reporting his concussion “heroic.”

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 36 - NFL Head Coaching Updates

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:12:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the latest head coaching hires by the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants. The guys also discuss if the Lions should consider drafting Tua Tagovailoa with the 3rd overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft and look ahead to the NFL Divisional Round matchups.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 35 - NFL Wildcard Recap

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:14:00 -0500

On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is back and joined by Clarence Black, Brendan Sennott and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the NFL Wildcard Weekend results and looking forward to the Brady sweepstakes. The guys discuss the breaking news of Mike McCarthy being hired as the new Dallas Cowboys head coach. Finally they discuss which Detroit sports team will win a championship first.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 34 - Sporting New Year with Friends

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:08:00 -0500

On this Friday edition with Tom still MIA, Ethan Perlman, Clarence Black and Steven MacDonald take over to discuss the passing’s and impact of former NBA commissioner David Stern, Don Larsen and Sam Wyche. The guys then delve into Lane Kiffin adding former Maryland head coach DJ Durkin to the Ole Miss coaching staff and the Dallas Cowboys parting ways with Jason Garrett. Finally they preview the upcoming NFL Wildcard Weekend playoff matchups.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 33 - CFP Semi-Final Recap

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:21:00 -0500

On the final Monday before the New Year and with Tom out of town Darren McCarty, Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman sit down and discuss the College Football Playoff Semi-Final games and recap Week 17 in the NFL. The guys look at the NFL Playoff Wildcard matchups and delve into who they believe will move on and if the New England Patriots should be worried. Finally they discuss Michigan’s upcoming matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday in the Citrus Bowl.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 32 - Maz, Mac, & Black Quick Lane Bowl

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 11:52:00 -0500

On this Friday Maz, Mac & Black edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black, Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss last night’s Quick Lane Bowl between EMU and Pittsburgh. The guys then delve into the final week of the NFL regular season and Antonio Brown workout with the New Orleans Saints. Finally the gang discusses the upcoming bowl games and the College Football Playoff semi-final matchups.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 31 - Lions Talk and NBA Proposal Changes

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:48:00 -0500

On this special Festivus Day edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Jimmy King, Terry Foster and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the Detroit Lions continuing struggles. The guys also discuss the NBA proposed changes for the 2021-2022 season including the in-season tournament, playoff play-in game and lowering total number of games regular season.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 30 - The Maz, Mac & Black Special

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:14:00 -0500

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 29 - Lions Groundhog Day

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:08:00 -0500

On the latest edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Clarence Black and Ethan Perlman on this “Lions Groundhog Day.” They are joined by Justin Rogers of the Detroit News over the phone as they discuss Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn returning for the 2020 season. The guys also discuss the importance of developing a winning culture in Detroit.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 28 - Detroit Lions Hot Takes

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:13:00 -0500

On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they discuss the Detroit Lions and fan turnout. Dave Birkett the Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press calls in to give us his take on Matt Patricia and his interview with former NFL head coach Dick Vermeil. After going 3-0 last week in his predictions Danny B calls in to give his take on who to bet on in tonight’s Saints/Colts matchup.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 27 - Danny Biancullo & Lynn Henning

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:03:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the latest in the sports world. Lynn Henning calls in and discusses the MLB Winter meetings, and the latest news with the Detroit Lions. The guys are joined by Maz’s old school friend Danny from Jersey as he gives his NFL hard picks.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 26 - Terry Foster & Jimmy King

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:15:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Terry Foster, Jimmy King and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the recent success with the Michigan basketball program. The guys also delve into the upcoming college bowl season, Major League Baseball Winter Meetings news and the Detroit Lions status.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 25 - Ryan Ermanni

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:03:00 -0500

On this latest edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they discuss the bowl game announcements, the struggling state of Detroit sports. Ryan Ermanni of FOX 2 calls in to discuss the Lions struggles and a look ahead to the Citrus Bowl matchup of the Michigan Wolverines and the Alabama Crimson Tide. The guys are then joined by Jess Monticello host of Baseball, Mainly to discuss Lou Whitaker being left out of the Hall of Fame after the latest Modern Era committee announced their results.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 24 - Grind Time Takeover

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:17:00 -0500

With Maz out of the studio Darren McCarty takes over and is joined in-studio by Ethan Perlman, Nick David and Perry Vellucci as they discuss the Mike Babcock, Bill Peters and the upcoming weekend in football. The guys are joined by former Detroit Red Wing goalie Eddie Mio as they discuss the Red Wings and how coaching has changed over the years.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 23 - Dan Wetzel

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 12:16:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they discuss the BIG 10/ACC Challenge. The guys are joined by Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports as he talks about expanding the College Football Playoff to 8 and doing away with the conference championship games. Plus the guys discuss the future of Matt Patricia and the Lions front office and the recent success of the Detroit Pistons.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 22 - Jamie Morris

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:07:00 -0500

On a brand new Monday edition of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom is joined by Ethan Perlman and Pete Spivak in-studio as they recap the Michigan-Ohio State, Week 13 in the NFL and Michigan Basketball latest success. The guys are also joined by Jamie Morris as they discuss Michigan football and Jim Harbaugh.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 21 - TJ Lang

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:04:00 -0500

On this Wednesday pre-Thanksgiving special edition of “The Rap with Maz and Friends” Tom is joined by Darren McCarty, TJ Lang and Ethan Perlman in studio. The guys preview the Lions Thanksgiving Game against the Chicago Bears. TJ shares his experience of playing for the Packers and Lions and how retirement is treating him. The guys also highlight The Game between Michigan and Ohio State.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 20 - Rob Parker

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:16:00 -0500

On this Monday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Ethan Perlman as the two discuss the Detroit Lions disappointing loss to the Washington Redskins, fan base takes on the franchise and Rutgers Head Coach update. The guys are joined by Rob Parker of Fox Sports Radio and Skip and Shannon: Undisputed as he gives his take on the Lions franchise and what the future could look like. Rob also discusses his book If I’m Writing I’m Ripping with the guys.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 19 - Mike Babcock

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:11:00 -0500

Tom Mazawey is joined by Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman on this latest Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends as they discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs firing Mike Babcock and the Red Wings recent struggles. The guys then preview Michigan facing off against Indiana and of course the Detroit Lions matchup against the Washington Redskins.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 18 - Fred Heumann

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 12:02:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Ethan Perlman, Cory Stewart and Pete Spivak as they discuss the latest College Football Playoff rankings and who they believe will be the final four come seasons end. The guys are then joined over the phone by longtime Detroit and East Lansing sports anchor Fred Heumann to discuss Mark Dantonio’s future at Michigan State. Mid-way through the show the guys discuss the 15th anniversary of the Malice at the Palace with sports writer Dana Garuder who experienced the event live. Dana shares his unique story and talks with the guys about the difference from the “Going to Work” Pistons vs. the current team.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 17 - John Niyo & Anthony Broome

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:59:00 -0500

On this episode of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Ethan Perlman and Nick David. The guys are joined by John Niyo of the Detroit News to recap the Detroit Lions game against the Dallas Cowboys and looking ahead to their matchup in Washington against the Redskins. The guys then recap Michigan’s dominating win over Michigan State with Anthony Broome of Maize and Brew.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 16 - Michigan vs MSU Game 2019

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:09:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined once again by Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the Thursday Night Football fight between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys then preview the Lions matchup with the Dallas Cowboys and the Michigan-Michigan State game this Saturday in Ann Arbor.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 15 - Lynn Henning

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:11:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they discuss sign stealing in MLB, Colin Kapernick latest developments and Don Cherry being dismissed from Hockey Night in Canada. The guys are joined by special guest Lynn Henning former Detroit News sports reporter over the phone as he gives his take on the latest in the sporting world and what to expect this weekend as Michigan faces off against Michigan State.

The Rap with Maz and Friends - Episode 14 - Michigan State News

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:28:00 -0500

It’s another Monday edition of “The Rap with Maz and Friends,” join Tom Mazawey, Ethan Perlman and Cory Stewart as they discuss Week 10 in the NFL and the storm cloud surrounding Michigan State. The guys are joined by Matt Charboneau, Michigan State Beat Writer for The Detroit News as he gives his insight into the impact of the passing of Zachary Winston and Charles Rogers.

The Rap - Episode 13 - Detroit Sports Culture

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:29:00 -0500

On this Friday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Darren McCarty and Ethan Perlman as they discuss everything happening in Detroit sports. Mac shares his thoughts on the state of the Detroit Red Wings and the other Detroit sport teams plus what the future looks like. Maz and Mac delve into the Russian 5, how culture is crucial in a team’s success and look ahead to the Lions-Bears game this weekend.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 12

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:30:00 -0500

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Ethan Perlman and Cory Stewart as they discuss the first Top 25 College Football Playoff rankings for the 2019-2020 season. Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports calls in and gives his take on the College Football Playoff, Michigan and Michigan State football programs and more.

The Rap With Maz & Friends - Episode 11

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:04:00 -0500

On this episode of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in-studio by Ethan Perlman and Nick David as they recap the Lions loss to the Raiders. The guys also delve into the rest of the NFL weekend results and review how the Pistons and Red Wings look the first month into the season. Fredi “The Pizza Man” Bello calls in and gives his review of how the NFL Sunday games went.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 9 - Lynne Henning & Anthony Broome

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:06:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined by Ethan Perlman, Pete Spivak and Darren McCarty in-studio as they discuss the World Series Game 7, Tigers outlook and the Lions-Raiders upcoming game. The guys are joined on the phones by special guests Lynn Henning and Anthony Broome.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 8 - NFL Trade Deadline

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:04:00 -0400

On this Wednesday edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom Mazawey is joined by Ethan Perlman and Nick David in-studio as they discuss the World Series, NFL Trade Deadline and updates on the Pistons and Red Wings start to the season. Dan Dickerson joins the show as they discuss World Series Game 6 and preview Game 7, the guys then delve into the NCAA’s decision to reshape student athletes ability to get paid for their name, images and likenesses.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 7

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:05:00 -0400

On this edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom Mazawey is joined by Cory Stewart and Ethan Perlman in-studio as they discuss Sunday’s NFL matchups, World Series and the upcoming games for the Pistons and Red Wings. The guys are joined by Lions Lowdown writer Logan Lamordandier as they recap the Lions-Giants and discuss the upcoming NFL Trade Deadline.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 5 - Paula Pasche

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:08:00 -0400

On this edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends Tom is joined in studio by Brendan Sennott, Nick David and Ethan Perlman as they discuss the first two games of the World Series and preview tonight’s Game 3 matchup. The gang is then joined over the phone by Paula Pasche as they discuss the Lions upcoming matchup this Sunday with the New York Giants and the NFL Trade Deadline. Finally, they guys give their picks for NFL games as well as Michigan-Notre Dame and Michigan State-Penn State.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 4 - NBA Opening Night

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:12:00 -0400

On the latest edition of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom is joined by special guests Pete Spivak Jr. and Nick David as they discuss the latest news and scores in the sports world. They will cover Game 1 of the World Series, NFL Trade Deadline updates, NBA Opening Night and much more. Tom will also be joined on the phone by Rod Beard and Michael Rothstein as they call in to discuss the Pistons and Lions.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 3 - Dave Birkett

NRM Streamcast™ — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:06:00 -0400

On this episode of The Rap with Maz and Friends, Tom Mazawey is joined in studio by Ethan Perlman and Cory Stewart as they review the weekend sports events and news. Special guest Dave Birkett Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press joins them on the phone to discuss the Lions-Vikings game and the outlook going into this week’s matchup with the New York Giants.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 2 - Dan Miller

NRM Streamcast™ — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:41:00 -0400

On this edition of "The Rap with Maz & Friends" Tom Mazawey and Ethan Perlman discuss the ALCS game 4, Chiefs @ Broncos and much more. Also, the guys are joined by Detroit Lions play by play announcer Dan Miller, live from Allen Park to discuss the upcoming game against the Vikings.

The Rap with Maz & Friends - Episode 1 - Premier Episode with Dan Dickerson

NRM Streamcast™ — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:11:00 -0400

On the premier episode of The Rap with Maz & Friends Tom Mazawey is joined in studio by Cory Stewart and Ethan Perlman. While they guys discuss the most recent news in the MLB Playoffs and NFL they are joined on the phone by Detroit Tigers Radio Broadcaster Dan Dickerson. Dan discusses the Tigers offseason and outlook along with his takes on the postseason and other news around the sports world.

The Rap with Maz and Friends

NRM Streamcast™ — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:09:00 -0400

Join Tom Mazawey as he discusses the latest and greatest in sports every week with special guests. Maz will highlight Detroit sports teams and discuss the newest scores and stories on the national stage. When there’s breaking news and developing stories Maz will be there to give you all the latest and greatest. Maz will help you with all your fantasy sports questions and who he thinks you must start and bench. If your questioning who to put your money on Maz will help breakdown the matchups so you can make an informed sports bet. All this and more each week on The Rap with Maz & Friends.