The Michigan Sports Truth Podcast

The Michigan Sports Truth Podcast

You want the the truth? You think you can handle it? Well, we're giving you the Michigan Sports Truth Podcast with Taylor Phillips. He breaks down the real facts about everything that goes on in Michigan sports that the mainstream media doesn't want you to know, whether fans like it or not. Follow our show on X, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok @michigan_truth, and like and share its Facebook page, "The Michigan Sports Truth Podcast". The truth is out there! AUDIO: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oMQVyBRdEpnqKdjf6dGue iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-the-michigan-sports-truth-27000188/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michigan-sports-truth-podcast/id1817005823 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/48db0033-4666-4d20-81ad-cd60082f6a86/the-michigan-sports-truth-podcast Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Michigan-Sports-Truth-Podcast Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2149434?country=us Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/455242 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-michigan-sports-truth-podcast-independent-edition-by-taylor-phillips/1758018 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-michigan-sports-truth-podc-1217077 JioSaavn: www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-michigan-sports-truth-podcast/1/R16tYCoTSaY_ SOCIAL MEDIA: X: www.x.com/michigan_truth Instagram: www.instagram.com/michigan_truth Threads: www.threads.com/@michigan_truth TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@michigan_truth Reddit: www.reddit.com/U/Michigan_Truth Facebook: www.facebook.com/MichiganSportsTruth Patreon: www.patreon.com/michigansportstruth LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-michigan-sports-truth-podcast WEBSITE: www.themichigansportstruthpodcast.codeadx.me DONATIONS: Supporters Club on Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-michigan-sports-truth-podcast--1229322/support GoFundMe: www.gofund.me/ebd89ffc6 (GOAL: $2,400)

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Pistons EXTEND Duren! Red Wings fans boo Larkin and chant "SELL THE TEAM"! Lions, Wolverines, and Spartans all lose

October 6, 2026 • 25 mins
Taylor Phillips talks about the Pistons and center Jalen Duren putting their differences aside and agreeing to a 5-year, $200 million contract extension, Red Wings fans booing Dylan Larkin and chanting "sell the team" as their team expectedly gets off to a very rough start, the Michigan Wolverines losing to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 20-14, the Michigan State Spartans getting clobbered by the Wisconsin Badgers 31-3, and the Detro...
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Verlander deserves major recognition, football recap in the mitten, Red Wings season preview, and the latest between the Pistons and Duren

September 29, 2026 • 51 mins
Taylor Phillips recaps and analyzes the Iowa/Michigan, Nebraska/Michigan State, and Jets/Lions football games, previews the 2026-2027 regular season for the Red Wings, and provides the latest updates involving the Pistons and center Jalen Duren and the obvious of Justin Verlander pitching his final start of his career, especially as a member of the Tigers.

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SO CLOSE for the Pistons and Duren! Fifth Third Park criticism from Tigers fans, Lions secondary, and Red Wings preseason

September 23, 2026 • 18 mins
Taylor Phillips discusses the situation where the Pistons offered Jalen Duren exactly $200 million over 5 years, which was declined, their new live TV streaming partner DAZN, Tigers fans criticizing the Comerica Park's new name Fifth Third Park, the Lions making roster moves with their secondary receiving defenders, and the Red Wings starting off their preseason!

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Chris Ilitch is a pathological LIAR! Pistons extend Ausar and move to local TV! Football and Tigers

September 21, 2026 • 31 mins
Taylor Phillips explains why Red Wings interim general manager FALSELY reported to the media that center Dylan Larkin got injured in training camp, while the minor-leaguers and prospects beat the veteran players 6-0 in the Red Vs. White game, which head coach Todd McLellan was not pleased with. Plus the Pistons sign defensive two-position player Ausar Thompson to a 5-year, $155 million contract extension, the Lions lose to the Buff...
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Chris Ilitch should sell BOTH the Red Wings and Tigers. Duren wants OUT of Pistons! Lions, Wolverines, and Spartans all win!

September 16, 2026 • 28 mins
The Red Wings name assistant general manager Shawn Horcoff as an INTERIM head coach, Dylan Larkin plans to stay with the team, Jalen Duren wants to be traded by the Pistons, the Lions edge the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime, the Michigan Wolverines upset the 11th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners, the Michigan State Spartans take care of the Eastern Michigan Eagles (...err, Chickens) 35-7, and the Tigers are climbing back up in the sta...
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A SHOCKING FINISH in Ann Arbor! 2026-2027 Lions season preview AND MORE!

September 10, 2026 • 33 mins
Taylor Phillips recaps last Saturday night's college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and Western Michigan Broncos at The Big House, Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, previews their noon home game against the Oklahoma Sooners, recaps the Michigan State Spartans beating the Toledo Rockets 30-20 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing last Friday night, previews the Spartans hosting former Spartan Noah Kim and his new team, the ...
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Pistons and Duren CLOSE to a deal! Larkin and DeBrincat news, Lions' 53-man roster, Wolverines and Spartans preview, and a Tigers update!

September 1, 2026 • 64 mins
Taylor Phillips talks about the Pistons being expected to re-sign center Jalen Duren to a 4-year, $160 million contract, Red Wings center Dylan Larkin not rescinding his no-trade clause, Alex DeBrincat explaining why he wants to stay with the Red Wings, the Lions finalizing their 53-man roster, what to expect from the 2026 Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans Football teams, and Tigers outfielder Riley Greene returning t...
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Chris Ilitch BLOCKED Stamkos from Red Wings! Tigers sinking! New MSU AD! Pistons and Jalen Duren heading for downfall?

August 24, 2026 • 22 mins
Host: Taylor Phillips

Topics:
- Red Wings and Tigers owner Chris Ilitch keeping the Red Wings from signing Steven Stamkos in the summer of 2024 in the NHL Free Agency market
- Dylan Larkin possibly staying with the Red Wings after they constantly fail to get a trade deal done with other NHL teams
- The Red Wings not being able to do anything with defenseman Simon Edvinsson because they still haven't hired a new gene...
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Gibbs EXTENDED! Skubal wants to come back! Wings want big value for Larkin. Duren money talks!

August 11, 2026 • 21 mins
Taylor Phillips talks about the Lions signing top running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a 3-year contract extension, former Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal wanting to come back to Detroit and rejoin the Tigers, the Red Wings wanting at least a first-line center in return for Dylan Larkin, and the current contract extension talks situation between the Pistons and center Jalen Duren!

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The Tigers only trade Skubal and Mize away for 5 prospects while close to a playoff spot. Alim McMeill is okay! Pistons offer Duren money

August 3, 2026 • 23 mins
Taylor Phillips discusses the Tigers trading starting pitchers Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize for 5 prospects total while not acquiring anyone at the MLB Trade Deadline and provides updates on Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Pistons center Jalen Duren.

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The Tigers have to trade Skubal but can still buy. Max Clark ACTIVATED! Lions training camp news

July 31, 2026 • 17 mins
Taylor Phillips discusses how the Tigers are still Wild Card contenders and not World Series contenders, meaning they have to trade Tarik Skubal but can still buy at the MLB Trade Deadline, the Tigers finally calling up top prospect outfielder Max Clark, trading Jake Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles for a minor-league pitcher, and scratching starting pitcher Casey Mize for the first of a 3-game road series against the (Sacramento) A...
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Warde Manuel RESIGNS. Seider next Wings captain? Pistons and Duren PROGRESS! Tigers and LaPorta news

July 25, 2026 • 29 mins
Taylor Phillips discusses Warde Manuel actually resigning from the University of Michigan as athletic director, Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider being reportedly expected to be the team's next captain, the Pistons and Jalen Duren progressing talks on a maximum contract extension, Tarik Skubal wanting to stay with the Tigers, Kerry Carpenter's issue with one of his cleats bruising his heel, and Lions tight end Sam LaPorta being fu...
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Larkin once WHINED about NOT being a captain. Duren wants to stay. Stewart HATED the Pistons coaches. Gibbs holds out. Tigers/Skubal points

July 18, 2026 • 23 mins
Taylor Phillips digs deep into hard stories including Red Wings ex-captain Dylan Larkin once whining about not being a captain after Henrik Zetterberg retired in 2019, the Pistons wanting to keep center Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart having disagreements and arguments with the Pistons coaching staff, Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs potentially holding out of training camp until the team signs him to a contract extension, and the ...
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Yzerman OUT as Red Wings general manager, new Michigan Basketball coaches, more Warde Manuel news, and a Tigers TRADE ALERT!

July 16, 2026 • 25 mins
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yzerman-out-as-red-wings-general-manager-new-michigan/id1817005823?i=1000777009770Taylor Phillips explains Steve Yzerman being out as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, provides developing evidence as to why Michigan fired athletic director Warde Manuel, and talks about the Wolverines Men's Basketball team hiring a new coaching staff!

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Warde Manuel FIRED! MSU interim AD, MORE Larkin interest, Pistons' 6-team trade, Skubal wanting to stay with Tigers, and more Arnold news!

July 13, 2026 • 41 mins
Taylor Phillips jumps on the breaking news of the University of Michigan firing its athletic director Warde Manuel, Michigan State University hiring an interim athletic director, the Pistons still being linked to Trey Murphy while their young stars shine in the NBA Summer League, Tarik Skubal wanting to stay with the Tigers for the rest of the 2026 season, Justin Verlander announcing his retirement after the 2026 season, other Tige...
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The Tigers should not sell at all just yet! Larkin trade value RISES! AND MORE!

July 7, 2026 • 46 mins
Taylor Phillips explains why the Tigers should not sell at the MLB non-waiver trade deadline in 2026 just yet and discusses developing headlines including Michigan State University president Kevin Guskiewicz remaining in his current role, a judge not dismissing the computer hacking case against former Michigan Wolverines Football co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss, former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold clearing waivers and becomi...
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Red Wings and Pistons free agency signings, trades, and rumors, DEVELOPING Terrion Arnold update, and Tigers sweeping Yankees

July 3, 2026 • 32 mins
Taylor Phillips breaks down the Red Wings' and Pistons' free agency signings, rumors about Dylan Larkin and Jalen Duren, the Tigers sweeping the New York Yankees in The Bronx, and a developing update on former Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold.

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No Larkin guarantees for Red Wings, Pistons getting BUSY, Tigers sink down in standings, and Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold gets ARRESTED!

June 28, 2026 • 32 mins
Taylor Phillips goes over all the headlines in Michigan sports, including more Dylan Larkin news and how it can affect Alex DeBrincat's time with the Detroit Red Wings, who traded goaltender Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for 23rd overall draft pick forward J.P. Hurlbert, the Pistons showing interest in a BLOCKBUSTER 3-team trade, trading center Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, trading for former Oklahoma City Thunder ...
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TONS AND TONS OF MICHIGAN SPORTS HEADLINES!!!!!!!!!

June 19, 2026 • 17 mins
Taylor Phillips provides headlines involving former Michigan State University Athletic Director J Batt becoming the new Athletic Director for the University of Kentucky, the Pistons, Lions, and Tigers!

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THE TRUTHFUL DEBATE about Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Red Wings!

June 14, 2026 • 17 mins
For the first time ever on this podcast, Taylor Phillips provides two accurate opposing sides of a truthful debate based on Dylan Larkin deciding to request a trade from the Detroit Red Wings! What do you think? Leave a comment and follow the show!!!!

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