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The ZC Show
by Audacy
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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Pistons Preview: NBA Finals Or Bust
The Detroit Pistons had a rough end to the 2025-2026 season and an offseason that was unpleasant at times. But the Pistons survived it all and are a better team as a result. On a new ZC Show, Zach Clark says Detroit's FLOOR is a trip to the NBA Finals. Plus, a look at who is new on the squad and...
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Lions Pound Cardinals. You Feel Any Better About Them?
The Detroit Lions shelled the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 in Glendale on Sunday. Both the Detroit offense and defense showed signs of life. As the Lions head into the bye week, how are YOU feeling about them? Guys like Cade Mays and Brian Branch may soon return to the lineup. What kind of boost might...
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Lions + Wings Combine For Atrocious Weekend
The Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Lions combined to go 0-3 over the weekend (0-5 if you count Michigan and Michigan State football). Where did it all go wrong? For the Lions, their defense might be the worst in the NFL. It's trending towards the 0-16 season in terms of quality. There is only so...
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Lions Must Take Big Step | Red Wings Are Hopeless?
In this episode, we tackle Detroit’s quiet front office as Joey Porter Jr. lands in Dallas, leaving Lions fans wondering when the team will finally pull off a big-time external move. Then, we preview Sunday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers. With CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson out,...
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The Detroit Lions Must Learn How To Close
Despite a good day from the Detroit Lions offense and a decent day from the defense, The New York Jets were able to overcome two double-digit fourth quarter deficits only to see Detroit put them away at the very end. How concerning should the Lions' inability to close be? They did win both games...
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Do The Lions Inspire Confidence? | The End of Must See JV
The Detroit Lions welcome Aaron Glenn and the Jets this weekend at Ford Field. Can Detroit stabilize their offensive line enough to fight back an improved New York defense? And can the Lions defense turn things around after a long week? If they don't, Breece Hall might eat them alive. The Detroit...
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Lions Get Skunked In Buffalo | Red Wings Are Pathetic
How worried should you be after the Detroit Lions were skunked in Buffalo by the Bills on Thursday Night Football. What was more concerning -- The offensive line or the defensive secondary? The Detroit Red Wings have given up, right? No? That's just how it seems? Well none of this is good news.…
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Are the Detroit Lions a playoff contender? Or should their bar be higher?
🔥 Detroit Lions Season Opener: Ready to Roar, or Set Up to Stumble? 🔥 Football is BACK at Ford Field! The Lions host Kellen Moore’s New Orleans Saints to kick off the season, but before the stadium starts rocking, we’re tearing down the roster: ⚡ An Explosive New Offense: Jared Goff, Jahmyr...
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Is Tigers season worth saving? | The Pistons must do THIS in the offseason
Tigers: Detroit's season is currently off the rails (they've lost 17/20). With the injuries piling up, can the season be saved? Is it worth saving at all? Pistons: The season game to a brutal end but the outlook should still be bright. Trajan Langdon has work ahead of him. But the good news is…
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Has longterm view of the Pistons changed? | Tigers have time to save season
Pistons -- Detroit is on the doorstep of an early playoff elimination. We dive into the offensive identity crisis and why Jalen Duren has suddenly become the biggest question mark going forward. Tigers -- A look at a roster on life support. With 15 players on the IL—including Verlander and...
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Pistons have found playoff dominance | Tigers are speed running to hell
Pistons’ Semifinal Surge: We break down Detroit’s gritty Game 1 win over Cleveland and how the "Orlando Scare" turned Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren into a battle-tested duo ready for the ECF. Tigers’ Week from Hell: From Tarik Skubal’s surgery and the mysterious firing in Toledo to Framber...
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Can the Pistons fight their way to Game 7? | The Tigers Road Troubles Mount
Pistons: Cade Cunningham’s franchise-record 45 points staves off elimination in Game 5, but can the Pistons survive Game 6 in Orlando without Jalen Duren finding his playoff form? Tigers: As the "MASH unit" rotation heads home to face Texas, we break down Tarik Skubal’s dominance, Kenley Jansen’s...
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Pistons flex their playoff muscles | Lions WILL be aggressive in the draft
Detroit’s Historic Response: After a sluggish Game 1, the top-seeded Pistons evened the series by snapping an NBA-record 11-game home playoff losing streak behind Cade Cunningham’s elite playmaking (11 assists) and J.B. Bickerstaff’s signature third-quarter adjustments that held Orlando to a...
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Tigers show McGonigle love in 150 million ways | The Red Wings are pathetic
Pistons: As the East’s #1 seed, Detroit waits for Friday’s Play-In finale to decide their first-round opponent, weighing thelength of the Orlando Magic against a Charlotte Hornets squad they’ve already bullied this season. Tigers: The future is officially now as the team locks up Kevin McGonigle...
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Pistons are healthy. Can they be stopped? | Time to move on from Yzerplan
Pistons: Cade Cunningham makes a stellar return as the first-place Pistons (58-22) dismantle the Bucks, solidifying their chemistry with the playoffs on the horizon. Red Wings: 10 Hall of Famers aren't walking through that door—we discuss why it’s time to pull the plug on the "Yzerplan" and admit...
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Best v Best: Can Michigan top Arizona? | Jalen Duren is a Detroit superstar
Final Four: Heavyweight fight in Indy as Michigan and Arizona—statistically two of the best teams in tournament history—clash in a heavyweight Final Four battle for the ages. Pistons: Detroit basketball is officially back as the Pistons clinch their first division title in 18 years, led by a...
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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"...
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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...
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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.…
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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...
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Rams -5.5 vs Lions | 'Cash the Ticket'
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): In a must have game for the Lions, do Mike and Jim believe they will get it done? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.
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The Detroit Lions beat Dallas to keep their season alive. But at what cost?
A dominant 44-30 victory over the Cowboys kept the Lions season alive and saw the offense return to its vintage, high-flying form. We have a full recap of how they did it, including the huge defensive turnovers and the electric play of Jahmyr Gibbs. But the win came at a steep price: Brian Branch...
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Is the Detroit Lions season over if they lose to Dallas on Thursday night?
It’s early December, and the Lions' season has gone sideways. Forget Christmas cheer—it’s time for Festivus! We kick off the show with the Airing of Grievances to ask: Where did it all go wrong for the 2025 Detroit Lions? Of course we'll preview the huge Lions vs. Cowboys Thursday Night Football...
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After losing to Green Bay, are the Lions playoff hopes on life support?
On a new #4DintheMC -- The holiday hangover is real. The Lions lost a crucial Thanksgiving game 31-24, and the direction for this 7-5 team is suddenly hazy. We dive into Dan Campbell's honest comments on the missed assignments and the failure to convert in the Red Zone. To top it off, Amon-Ra St....
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If the Detroit Lions want to make the playoffs, a Thanksgiving win is a must
Happy Thanksgiving! The Lions are home, the Packers are in town, and we've got the full preview. We dive into Dan Campbell's thoughts on preparing for the rivalry and his plan to handle the Packers' disruptive defense. With the NFC North race tighter than ever, is this the biggest must-win...
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The Detroit Lions keep their season alive with an OT win over the Giants
Adversity Conquered! It wasn't the clean win anyone expected, but the Lions found a way to outlast the Giants 34-27 in a chaotic overtime thriller. While Jahmyr Gibbs was an absolute cheat code, we analyze the clutch 59-yard bomb from Jake Bates and the crucial defensive stop on fourth-and-goal.…
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The Giants are bad but the Lions know there are no trap games in the NFL
On a new #4DintheMC -- Tough news for Sam LaPorta—it's "very, very slim" he plays again this year. We break down Dan Campbell's full comments on the star tight end's surgery and what this loss means for the offense. Then, a complete preview of the must-win game as the Lions host the Jameis...
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Lions -10.5 vs Giants | 'Cash the Ticket'
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Costa has a stat about the Lions after a loss you don't want to miss. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.
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Did the Eagles stop the Lions offense? Or did Detroit do it to themselves?
The Eagles defense brought the high-flying Lions offense to a screeching halt on Sunday Night Football, leaving Detroit with only nine points in the loss. We bring you Dan Campbell's immediate comments on what happened to the play-calling and execution. Despite being severely shorthanded by...
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Will the Detroit Lions survive an avalanche of injuries against the Eagles?
INJURY EMERGENCY: The Detroit Lions limp into Philadelphia for a massive primetime showdown against the defending champs, decimated by injuries in the blink of an eye. We break down how the coaching staff must adjust their strategy against the Eagles to survive this matchup. The Lions need to…
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Eagles -2.5 vs Lions | 'Cash the Ticket'
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Will Valenti and Costa go head-to-head in this huge primetime showdown? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today.
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Is the Eagles/Lions Sunday Night showdown a must win for Detroit? Sure is
NFC SUPREMACY: MUST-WIN IN PHILLY? The Detroit Lions face a massive, primetime showdown with the Eagles, and the team is approaching it with a "must-win" mentality. But is this game actually essential for their playoff hopes? We hear from Dan Campbell on that and more. Plus, we analyze the…
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Which version of the Eagles will the Lions get on Sunday Night Football?
MORTON SPEAKS: For the first time since Dan Campbell took over the play-calling duties, former offensive coordinator John Morton talks to the media.. Then, we go Behind Enemy Lines for a deep dive into the Philadelphia Eagles. Finally, Thursday Night Football: Will the Patriots secure eight...
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Dan Campbell says Lions are excited to play in Philly’s hostile environment
BLOCKBUSTER SNF SHOWDOWN! The Detroit Lions face their biggest test yet as they head to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Hear Dan Campbell's words before the massive clash, including his strategy for attempting to slow down Saquon Barkley. Plus, we dive into the…
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Are the Detroit Lions the best in the NFC North? Or is it another team?
On a new #4DintheMC -- Inside the Locker Room: The MCDC Effect. The Lions players speak! Hear directly from Goff, Jamo, Gibbs, Montgomery, and Awosika. What's the mood after the 44-point outburst? Plus, with the Packers loss, the NFC North is now tied for first place! We settle the debate: Who is...
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Will Dan Campbell continue to call offensive plays for the Detroit Lions?
We continue to bask in the glow of the Lions' dominant victory over the Commanders. Listen to Dan Campbell himself discuss his decision to take over play-calling duties. We break down Campbell's list of standout players from Sunday, taking a closer look at the defense's massive day and how the...
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Dan Campbell takes over for Morton, Detroit Lions pound Commanders 44-22
MCDC: The Play-Caller! The Detroit Lions offense exploded in a dominant 44-22 beatdown of the Washington Commanders. The headline? Head Coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties from John Morton, leading to the team's best offensive output of the season. Plus, we break down the biggest...
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THIS Detroit Lions player is not getting the credit he deserves. Why not?
TRADE DEADLINE DEBUTS! We track the immediate impact of stars like Sauce Gardner and Rashid Shaheed in their new environments. And -- Is the showdown between the Patriots and Buccaneers the main event, or is it the NFC clash between the Rams and 49ers? We provide a complete preview and pick every...
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It’s win-or-else for the Detroit Lions against the Washington Commanders
On a new #4DintheMC -- Detroit heads to Washington needing a definitive win, but after a flat performance, the question remains: Will the real Detroit Lions please stand up? Hear Dan Campbell's final words before Sunday on his team's focus and preparation. Plus, we give you the complete Game...
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Does the Detroit Lions offense need to be fixed? Or is it just in a slump?
On a new #4DintheMC -- The Lions Offense: House Not on Fire (Yet). We dive into the frustrating inconsistencies of Detroit's offense and analyze what must change immediately to stabilize the season. We then go Behind Enemy Lines for a detailed breakdown of the struggling Commanders. Finally, we...
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It’s a big nothing for the Detroit Lions at the deadline. Good move or bad?
LIONS STAND PAT: RIGHT CALL OR MISSED CHANCE? The NFL trade deadline has passed, and the Detroit Lions were silent buyers. We debate Brad Holmes' decision to hold firm. Plus, hear Dan Campbell's own words on how the O-Line issues will be addressed and fixed moving forward. We also recap the...
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Lions “did everything [they] needed to to lose that game” against Vikings
A Complete Failure of Execution. The Lions' loss to the Vikings was a major letdown after the bye week. The score was close, but the play was disastrous. We'll focus on the penalties, turnovers, and protection issues that led to the defeat. Dan Campbell took the blame—now we debate who is truly...
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Lions -8.5 vs Vikings | 'Cash the Ticket'
From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Do the Vikings actually believe in JJ McCarthy? Will Costa don another double digit disco? Find out on this episode of Cash the Ticket. Download and subscribe today.
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Shepp isn’t going to LSU. But Lions fans should be happy he’s in the convo
On a new #4DintheMC -- Brian Kelly is out at LSU, and the buzz around Kelvin Sheppard is a clear sign: The Detroit Lions are building a coaching powerhouse. Then it's time for Week 9: Preview and Pick 'Em! We break down the full NFL Sunday slate, giving you analysis and our predictions for every...
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The Lions have won 5 straight against Minnesota. THIS is how they make it 6
NFC NORTH BATTLE: LIONS VS. VIKINGS IS BACK! Detroit hosts Minnesota for the first time since their legendary Week 18 showdown. Can a healthier, rested Lions squad spoil J.J.'s return and shut down the division rival? We break down the keys to victory, and give our official Week 9 score…
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Nobody Hates Them | 'Stinkin Truth Podcast'
From 'Stinkin' Truth Podcast' (Subscribe Here): Mark Schlereth and Mike Evans discuss Aidan Hutchinson's new deal with the Detroit Lions. Which sparks a bigger discussion on just how much...no one hates them.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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