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The Michigan Man Podcast
The Michigan Man Podcast is produced for die hard Wolverine fans. The show will include weekly interviews with Michigan Bloggers and other special guests. The center piece of the show will be fan feedback. We want fans to phone in audio posts, and email their comments, rants...whatever is on their mind regarding Michigan athletics. The Podcast format will evolve in the coming months. Initially we will have four segments. 1) The View from section 17 - Commentary from host Mike Fitzpatrick 2)…
Episodes
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 683 - Michigan Game Day With John Borton
It's Sparty time in The Big House. My guest today says Michigan is laser focused on this game and if we can avoid mistakes it could be a prime time show from…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 682 - Michigan State Visitors Edition
This is not the same Spartan team we played last year. It's still a rivalry game, so we best take care of business and take it to these guys early. If we let…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 681 - Bye Week Recruiting Update With EJ Holland
Sparty is up next, but this week the staff is on the road hoping to close the 2023 cycle with a bang. We have the No 26 class right now, but that could easily…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 680 - Michigan Game Day with Nick Baumgardner
No 5 Michigan welcomes No 10 Penn State to The Big House on Saturday. Simply put, this is a must win game. My guest agrees with that sentiment. With us this…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 679 - Penn State Visitors Edition
My guest today says Penn State has a balanced attack this year and a defense with the best secondary he's seen in two decades. The radio play by play voice of…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 678 - Michigan Game Day with beat writer Austin Meek
Some folks think Saturday's matchup in Bloomington could be a trap game. There are other years I might have been convinced to say the very same thing. Not this…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 677 - Indiana Visitors Edition
We stay on the road this week and travel to Bloomington for a battle with the reeling Hoosiers. Will we be looking ahead to next weeks titanic matchup with…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 676 - Michigan Game Day with Michael Cohen from The Detroit Free Press
This Saturday JJ and the boys leave the friendly surroundings of The Big House and travel to one of the toughest places to play in America. Niles Kinnick…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 675 - Iowa Visitors Edition
Michigan goes on the road for the first time this season to do battle with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The good news is that on paper we are the superior team. The bad…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 674 - Michigan Game Day with Aaron McMann
Here we go! The B10 season is here and the competion is stepping up! My guest today says this is exactly what we need. A measuring stick game. With us today is…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 673 - Maryland Visitors Edition
My guest today says Maryland will have to cleanup the penalties and elevate their level of play if they hope to compete on Saturday in The Big House. Joining…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 672 - Michigan Game Day with Chris Balas
UConn pays a visit to The Big House on Saturday for our last tuneup before B10 play starts. My guest today says Jim Mora is a good coach, but this is not a…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 671 - UConn Visitors Edition
Jim Mora has a big job on his hands trying to make UConn football relevant again. My guest today says just being competitive against Michigan would be a huge…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 670 - Michigan Game Day with Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News
JJ gets the start on Saturday against Hawaii. If he delivers will he be named the starter by week 3? My guest thinks that might be the case. With us today is…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 669 - Hawaii Visitors Edition
First year coach, and Hawaii legend Tommy Chang is off to a very rough start. They were blown out at home by Vanderbilt and Western Kentucky. This week they…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 668 - Michigan Game Day with Doug Karsch
What are your expectations for Michigan Football this year? My guest today says competing for a B10 championship and return to the playoffs is realistic. With…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 667 - Colorado State Visitors Edition
Colorado State radio play by play voice Brian Roth shares his thoughts on new head coach Jay Norvell and his high octane Air Raid offense
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 666 - Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic with his thoughts on Michigan Football
Does Michigan have what it takes to defend a B10 Championship and return to the playoffs? My guest today says yes they do, but it won't be easy. Joining us…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 665 - Recruiting chatter with Steve Lorenz from 247 Sports
We are three weeks shy of the much anticipated opener with Colorado State in The Big House. Today we take a break from all of the pre-season hype to…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 664 - Guest is Brandon Brown from Sports Illustrated Wolverine Digest
My guest today says the offense will be explosive, but how good will the defense be? Joining me is SI beat writer Brandon Brown from Wolverine Digest
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 663 - Big 10 Media Days Talk & Much More
Jim Harbaugh came off as very calm, cool, and collected at B10 Media Days this week. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and more is beat guy Clayton…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 662 - RIP MO - Football writer Isaiah Hole from WolverinesWire is our guest
Michigan is picking up steam on the recruiting trail. We were all saddened to learn earlier this week that former assistant and head coach Gary Moeller had…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 661 - Chris Balas from The Wolverine is my guest
To say the class of 2023 is off to a slow start is an understatement. Should we be concerned? My guest today says we still have time to turn it around. Joining…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 660 - The latest Football News with John Borton from The Wolverine
My guest today says don't get concerned yet with our football class of 2023. There is plenty of time and Jim Harbaugh and staff always do their best work in…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 659 - Football recruiting update with EJ Holland
Are you worried about the class of 2023? My guest today says it will end up being top 10. With us today is recruiting analyst EJ Holland from The Wolverine…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 658 - Football recruiting news with Steve Lorenz from 247Sports
Many are surprised the class of 2023 is not off to a better start. My guest today says there are valid reasons why we have struggled thus far. With me this…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 657 - Football talk and more with Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine
What did we learn about Michigan Football in the spring game? Not much, but it was obvious the players and coaches were loose and enjoying the day. My guest…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 656 - Wolverine radio play by play voice Brian Boesch joins me.
What a rollercoaster ride it was this year following Michigan basketball. Joining me this week to share his thoughts is the radio play by play voice of the…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 655 - NCAA Tourney talk with John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine
It's win or go home time for Michigan basketball. Can we play two solid games back to back? We'll find out on Saturday. Joining me this week is Editor John…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 654 - Football & Basketball beat writer Michael Cohen from The Detroit Press is our guest
Is Michigan deserving of an NCAA bid? My guest today says even without a win on Sunday in Columbus most bracketologists still have them in The Big Dance…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 653 - Basketball radio play by play voice Brian Boesch joins us
With four regular season games left Michigan needs at least a split and probably one or two wins in The B10 Tourney to guarantee a spot in the NCAA Tournament…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 652 - Basketball beat writer James Hawkins from The Detroit News joins us
Michigan basketball is on the outside looking in when it comes to the NCAA tournament. They need to pile up some victories in this last 7 game stretch, and It…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 651 = Basketball beat writer Andrew Kahn from MLive joins me
Right now Michigan does not look like an NCAA worthy team. Joining us with his thoughts on the stretch drive is beat writer Andrew Kahn from MLive
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 650 - Jim Harbaugh says NO to the NFL
Jim Harbaugh says NO to the Vikings. Juwan Howard and Michigan basketball look ahead to a brutal four game stretch next week. Beat writer Austin Meek from The…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 649 - Editor John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine joins us
Mike Macdonald is reportedly on the way back to the Ravens as DC. Juwan Howard and his team need to stay hot if they want a spot in the big dance, and Jim's…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 648 - Wolverine Hoops radio voice Brian Boesch joins us
Was the Maryland win our breakout game ? My guest today says it was a good win, but we'll need pleny more just like it in the coming weeks. With us today is…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 647 - Michigan basketball beat guy James Hawkins from The Detroit News is my guest
Still waiting for Jim to make a decision. In the meantime, let's find out what's going on with Juwan Howard and his team. Joining us today is beat writer James…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 646 - Football News with Chris Balas
The offseason has already become a flurry of activity for players and coaches. We knew Hutchinson and Ojabo would declare for the NFL draft, but now Chris…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 645 - Georgia Visitors Edition
My guest today says a defense as good as Georgia's comes along once a generation. It is the best he's seen in his 28 years behind the microphone. With me today…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 644 - Michigan Game Day with Nick Baumgardner
What a return to glory this year has been for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan Football. It's been a pure joy watching this team play. My guest today says Friday's…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 643 - Georgia beat writer Marc Weiszer from The Athens Banner-Herald is my guest
Michigan resumed practice this week and heads down to Miami on Christmas Day. With me today is Georgia beat writer Marc Weiszer from The Athens Banner-Herald…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 642 - Class of 2022 updates with EJ Holland from The Wolverine
We expect Michigan to ink a top 10 class on Wednesday. My guest today says this class includes 5 or 6 elite players, and plenty of guys with high ceilings…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 641 - Big 10 Champs and playoff bound
What a glorius night it was in Indianapolis as we pounded number 13 ranked Iowa to earn the B10 Championship. Up next is Georgia on New Years Eve in The Orange…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 640 - Iowa Visitors Edition B10 Championship Week
What a weekend it could be. Beat Iowa and we are BIG 10 Champions and a lock for the playoffs. My guest today says Iowa will not go quietly into the night…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 639 - Michigan Game Day with Nick Baumgardner
Oh how sweet it was. A beatdown in The Big House. Savor that feeling, and hope that it leads to a renewal of excellence for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan Football…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 638 - Ohio State Visitors Edition
My guest today says if you ask most Ohio State fans if they are worried about Michigan, the answer will be no. With us today is Editor and Buckeye beat writer…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 637 - Michigan Game Day with Detroit News beat writer Angelique Chengelis
Not many of the so called experts think Michigan has a chance this week against Ohio State. My guest isn't one of those. She thinks The Bucknut defense has…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 636 - Maryland Visitors Edition
The only thing standing between Michigan and a shot at a B10 East title is Maryland. Of course Sparty has to go down in the shoe Saturday too. Joining us with…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 635 - Michigan Game Day with beat writer Michael Cohen from The Detroit Free press
We are one week away from an epic confrontation with Ohio State. It won't be epic if we don't take care of business at Maryland Saturday afternoon. With me…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 634 - Penn State Visitors Edition
My guest today says if Sean Clifford hadn't been injured in the Iowa game we could be playing an undefeated team in Happy Valley this weekend. Joining us today…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 633 - Michigan Game Day with Chris Balas
We may be missing some key players on Saturday, but so is Penn State. The rubber meets the road at high noon in Happy Valley this Saturday. Can we win a big…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 632 - Indiana Visitors Edition
IU limps into The Big House Saturday night led by the last scholarshhip quarterback available to play, and he is a true Freshmen. Legendary Hoosier radio play…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 631 - Michigan Game Day with Jim Brandstatter
The sting from losing again to Sparty will stay with us for a long time. It was a game we should have won, but didn't make timely big plays, and made too many…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 630 - Michigan State Visitors Edition
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt said after the Northwestern game that Jim Harbaugh wasn't brought here to go 7-0. He was hired to beat his rivals and win Big10…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 629 - Michigan Game Day with Aaron McMann from MLive
Never in the history of this rivalry has there been so much on the line. This Saturday the eyes of the nation will be on Michigan vs Michigan State in East…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 628 - Northwestern Visitors Edition
Some would say this is a trap game. I say it's a game against a well coached team that better get our full attention. No looking ahead to next Saturday, or we…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 627 - Michigan Game Day with Austin Meek from The Athletic
I hope you enjoyed the bye week! Now it gets more than real. Are we a good team, or a great one? Good won't run the table in the next six weeks, we'll need to…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 626 - Bye week edition with John Borton
In the first 6 games we've established we are a good football team. In the next six we'll see if we can make the leap from good to great. Joining us today is…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 625 - Nebraska Visitors Edition
Winning at Madison was long overdue. Now we stay on the road for a prime time night game in Lincoln. Right now, they are a better team than Wisconsin. Their…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 624 - Michigan Game Day with Michael Cohen from The Detroit Free Press
Beating Wisconsin in Madison was impressive. Now we head to Lincoln for a Saturday night battle with The Huskers. Memorial Stadium will be a nut house. With us…