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The ZC Show is your all-access pass to the heartbeat of Detroit sports. From the grit of the Lions and the Red Wings’ resurgence to the latest from the Tigers, Pistons, and the state's biggest college rivalries, Zach Clark brings a unique lens to the game. Having gone from die-hard fan to credentialed reporter, Zach delivers hard-hitting analysis and raw opinion that you won't find on the evening news.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Detroit Tigers have eyes on November | The Red Wings are toast

    Red Wings: After a damning 3-2 loss to Ottawa and falling out of a playoff spot, the "Yzer-plan" faces a systemic collapse unless they can fix a "mentally shallow" locker room. Tigers: Opening Day arrives with a revamped roster featuring ace Tarik Skubal and rookie "assassin" Kevin McGonigle, signaling a shift to a legitimate AL Central title hunt. NCAA Tourney: Michigan’s "Twin Towers" are dominant and efficient, while Tom Izzo’s Michigan State squad prepares to "muck-it-up" against UConn behind Jeremy Fears Jr.’s record-breaking playmaking. Pistons: Despite clinching the East's #1 seed, the focus shifts to a $50M gamble: whether to play Cade Cunningham for the final four games he needs to hit the All-NBA "65-game" threshold despite a collapsed lung. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  2. 19 MAR

    Do Red Wings deserve any faith? | Lions must replicate 2023 draft success

    Red Wings: The season is on life support as injuries to Larkin and others have triggered a massive slide, leaving their Wildcard spot in jeopardy. Pistons: JB Bickerstaff has turned Detroit into a top-10 offense and a top-2 defense, though they’ll need "BBall Paul" and the bench to step up while Stew and Cade deal with nagging injuries. Tigers: Prospect Kevin McGonigle is tearing up Spring Training and might force his way into the lineup, potentially pushing a versatile Javy Baez to the outfield. Lions: Brad Holmes is filling depth holes with low-cost veterans like DJ Wonnum and Greg Dortch, but the real pressure is on him to strike gold in the draft again with fewer assets than in the past. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  3. 12 MAR

    Can the Lions solve all roster issues? | How patient should Wings fans be?

    Lions: As the roster depth thins out to pay the stars, the pressure is on Brad Holmes to find a second EDGE and fix the secondary before the draft. Red Wings: With the Sabres surging and the "easy outs" disappearing, Steve Yzerman’s seven-year rebuild faces a defining moment as the playoff drought hits a breaking point. Pistons: Despite a frustrating collapse against Brooklyn and a mounting injury list, the focus remains on Jalen Duren’s dominance and whether the team was too passive at the deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  4. 5 MAR

    Can Red Wings survive March curse? | Lions headed for big offensive changes

    Can the Wings avoid the late-season collapses of '24 and '25? This is the year we learn if Lions GM Brad Holmes an elite GM. A gritty loss to the Cavs proves this team is resilient, even if Cleveland thinks they "aren't on their level." Team USA is a juggernaut with Skubal and Skenes, but we’ve got one rule: Nobody gets hurt. Chauncey's gamble: Rigged poker games? The Mob? Giving away tanking secrets? Is it all true? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min

  5. 26 FEB

    Should Cade Cunningham be in MVP chat? | Decker returns to Lions. Now what?

    In this episode, we dive into Cade Cunningham’s legitimate All-NBA case as he carries the Pistons through a defensive slump and a "must-win" stretch. We break down the Lions’ urgent need for offensive line depth despite Taylor Decker’s return, the implications of Dan Campbell’s shift to a "CEO" coaching role, and why David Montgomery might be the odd man out. Plus, we look ahead to the Lions’ 2026 trip to Munich and explain why the Tigers’ Spring Training experiments prove it’s time for MLB to fully embrace the automated strike zone. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  6. 19 FEB

    Will McGonigle be McGoniGOD for Tigers? | Pistons can trash Knicks (again)

    Top-ranked Michigan is gearing up for a massive showdown against Duke and Cameron Boozer. Back in Detroit, the front office is shifting with Lions President Rod Wood stepping down, while the red-hot Pistons prepare for the Knicks and the Tigers decide if it’s finally time for star prospect Kevin McGonigle to take over at shortstop. Guests: Brian Fisher (Locked on Red Wings); Frank Sorise (Champagne Athletics) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min

  7. 12 FEB

    The Verlander add is more than sentimental | Can Beef Stew control himself?

    Justin Verlander coming back to the Tigers is a big deal -- it shows the Tigers are committed to winning even if the move looks like it is just to sell seats and shirts. Isiah Stewart has been suspended 7 games for his role in the Charlotte fight. The best Beef Stew is an available Beef Stew. Plus, an Olympian did one of the weirdest things after winning a medal... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min

  8. 5 FEB

    Should the Pistons be more aggressive at the deadline? And why do the Tigers hate Skubal?

    The Pistons are among the NBA's best. But as the trade deadline looms, Detroit isn't signaling much aggression. The Red Wings make Zach nervous. Should they? And, as the Tigers and Tarik Skubal head to arbitration, things are getting ugly. Plus, it seemed the OL was the most urgent fix for the Lions but the secondary has entered the chat. NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE the Tigers signed Frambler Valdez To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min
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The ZC Show is your all-access pass to the heartbeat of Detroit sports. From the grit of the Lions and the Red Wings’ resurgence to the latest from the Tigers, Pistons, and the state's biggest college rivalries, Zach Clark brings a unique lens to the game. Having gone from die-hard fan to credentialed reporter, Zach delivers hard-hitting analysis and raw opinion that you won't find on the evening news.

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  • Creator
    Audacy
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Audacy, Inc.

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