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 - Getting ready for Tigers' season opener
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15:00Shep reacts to Tarik Skubal's letter to Tigers fans and Detroiters, discusses Spencer Torkelson making the team out of camp despite plenty of skeptics in the offseason, and much more ahead of the Tigers' season opener Thursday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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David Laurila of FanGraphs joins the show to preview the 2025 Tigers campaign, and give his pick to win the AL Central. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - The runaway train of NIL in college sports
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17:29Shep tells you why NIL has gotten out of control, but also why the narrative surrounding it is a bit misguided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Shep takes a look at the AL Central this season, and some national perspectives on whether or not the Tigers can win it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who did NOT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Bill Koch previews Michigan State vs. Bryant
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7:53Bill Koch of the Providence Journal joins the show to give an inside perspective on Bryant ahead of their matchup with Michigan State in the Round of 64. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent bring you the "Friday Six Pack" presented by Founders Brewing Co., featuring six non-sports questions to launch you into the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Jim Comparoni previews Michigan State vs. Bryant
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16:54Jim Comparoni of SpartanMag.com joins the show to give a perspective on (15) Bryant before Tom Izzo's (2) Michigan State Spartans clash with them in the Round of 64 on Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Anthony Broome previews Michigan vs. UC San Diego
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9:47Anthony Broome of TheWolverine.com joins the show to preview a Round of 64 matchup between (5) Michigan and (12) UC San Diego. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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He's no Isiah Thomas yet (of course) but after another triple-double and game-winning shot last night, Cade Cunningham is beginning to instill faith in fans that he'll go down as an all-time Pistons great. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Best football players to come from state of Michigan
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15:16With Brandon Graham announcing his retirement, Shep recounts some of the greatest football players to ever come from the state of Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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John Beilein has some complimentary analysis of Michigan State's defense as the NCAA Tournament approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, highlighting who impressed and who did NOT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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J.B. Bickerstaff had some choice words following the Pistons' loss to the Thunder on Saturday night, going to bat for his team and calling out the officials as disrespectful and "disgusting" in what he views as bias against his team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Despite winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Selection Sunday, the Wolverines were granted just a 5-seed by the selection committee. Based on other Big Ten seedings, is that unfair or justified? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and Bro's - John Maakaron talks Lions and free-agency
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17:37John Maakaron from Sports Illustrated and the Detroit Sports Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - The pressure of NIL money on student-athletes
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15:34Shep explains why the added pressure of NIL money can be a LOT for "kids" to handle, most notably Kansas State men's basketball transfer Coleman Hawkins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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With the Pistons on a roll towards the playoffs for the first time with Cade Cunningham, Shep and Trent react to your texts and phone calls regarding Jalen Duren's progression, a potential addition of Devin Booker in the offseason, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - The case FOR and AGAINST Michigan and Michigan State in March
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14:20Dennis and Trent discuss the case FOR the Spartans and Wolverines to make a run in March, and the case AGAINST. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Andrew Kahn talks Michigan men's hoops
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14:36Andrew Kahn of MLive and the Ann Arbor News joins the show to talk all things Michigan and Big Ten men's basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - PGA Golfer and Grand Rapids native Brett White
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15:31Brett White joins the show ahead of the Puerto Rico Open to discuss his comeback story, his professional career, and a little bit of his love for the Detroit Red Wings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Winning has shifted Pistons' expectations
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7:06Shep discusses what qualifies as a successful season/postseason for the Pistons given how good they've been in the regular season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Who are the best QB prospects since 2020?
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10:01Shep reacts to ESPN's article ranking the recent first-round quarterbacks, including Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Should the Lions bring back Darius Slay?
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15:43Shep reacts to reports that the Lions could be suitors for soon-to-be free agent cornerback Darius Slay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Zach Surdenik digs into MSU's surprise season
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16:43Zach Surdenik of the Spartan Media Network joins the show to react to MSU's ranked win over Wisconsin on Sunday, discuss just how deep this team is and the job Tom Izzo has done to coach it, the emergence of Jase Richardson as a star, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, featuring who impressed and who did not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Reminiscing on vintage MLB All-Star games
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7:17Shep recalls a star-studded 1971 MLB All-Star Game, and also voting for his favorite players to make the game at Tiger Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - What's the national view of the Pistons?
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17:47With the Pistons on an 8-game heater, how does the national media view the Pistons, and could Jalen Duren take this team to a new level if he adds an offensive game? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Hunter Patterson talks Pistons 8-game win streak
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15:37Hunter Patterson, who covers the Pistons for The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the hottest team in hoops, and just how far the Pistons can keep it rolling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Did MSU "win ugly" or "find a way to win"?
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9:30Despite stellar defense and strong rebounding, it took Tre Holloman's half-court buzzer beater for the Spartans to beat Maryland on the road Wednesday night. Shep challenges the idea that it was a lucky/ugly win for Tom Izzo's team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Riley Greene snubbed by national publication
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8:51The Athletic dropped an article with their All-Under-25 team in baseball, featuring the youngest stars in the sport. Riley Greene was left out, but is it justified? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Outside praise for new Lions coordinators
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13:33With many football fans skeptical about the Lions' chances to succeed without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, a couple of prominent voices in the league offered a vote of confidence for new OC John Morton and promoted DC Kelvin Sheppard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Pat Micheletti talks Red Wings and hockey growth
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17:38Pat Micheletti, radio analyst for the Minnesota Wild and Big Ten Network, joins the show to preview Red Wings @ Wild and also discuss the growth of hockey (or lack thereof) following the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present the "Friday Six-Pack," brought to you by Founders Brewing Co., including six non-sports questions to get you ready for the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Saddi Washington, long-time Michigan men's basketball assistant coach and current Michigan State assistant coach, joins the show to discuss the Spartans' season so far and preview their clash with the Wolverines on Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Josh Pastner previews Michigan State @ Michigan
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18:31Josh Pastner joins the show to give a big-picture view of the Big Ten, and how he sees the ranked clash going between No. 14 Michigan State and No. 12 Michigan on Friday in Ann Arbor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Mike Eruzione talks "Miracle" and USA vs. Canada
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9:57Mike Eruzione -- captain of the 1980 "Miracle On Ice" USA Hockey team -- joins the show to reflect on the impact of his squad's run 45 years later, and tell you what Team USA needs to do Thursday night to take down Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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X's and BrO's - Is 1980 USA Hockey team most influential of all time?
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9:37Shep and Trent discuss the impact of the 1980 gold medal-winning USA Hockey squad, and whether or not any other team in American sports history has had such a national impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Ken Kal talks 4 Nations Face-Off and Red Wings
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16:36Radio voice of the Red Wings, Ken Kal joins the show to discuss the positive impact of the 4 Nations Face-Off and also look ahead to the final stretch of the Red Wings' season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Purdue coach Matt Painter had high praise for Tom Izzo after the Spartans' win over the Boilermakers, and Shep doubles down on just how much Izzo means to Michigan State University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Rick Pitino provides refreshing motivation
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11:33Rick Pitino gives Shep a refreshing reminder that old-school coaching can still work in today's college basketball world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Would a USA vs. World NBA All-Star Game be better?
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17:26With what we're seeing in the 4 Nations Face-Off in hockey, Shep wonders what a potential USA vs. World clash would do for NBA All-Star Game ratings and engagement following the commercial mess that was the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Ian Kress of WLNS in Lansing joins the show to reflect on Tom Izzo's record-breaking Saturday, and look ahead to how the Spartans will fare the rest of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Shep and Trent present their "Heroes and Heels" from the sports weekend, including who impressed and who did not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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With his 354th Big Ten win on Saturday, Tom Izzo passed Bob Knight as the winningest coach in conference history... but Shep explains why his legacy goes beyond just the sport itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Scott Dochterman discusses Big Ten revenue
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17:58Scott Dochterman of The Athletic joins the show to discuss how Big Ten athletic departments are making (and losing) their money, and what the future of the college sports economy looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Team WAR and innings pitched barometers for Tigers
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16:24Shep tells you what the Tigers' goal should be for team wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025, and how many innings the pitching rotation should cover, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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X's and BrO's - Should Lions go all-in on Myles Garrett?
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16:58Should the Lions be all-in suitors for a Myles Garrett deal, and if so, what should their offer look like? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Shep reacts to Team USA's 6-1 win over Finland on Thursday night in the 4-Nations Face-Off, and tells you why you should be tuning-in to this tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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Greg Wyshynski, senior NHL writer for ESPN, joins the show to discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament, and tells you what the U.S. need to do to maybe even win it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.저자 Michigan Sports Network
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