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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 623 - Wisconsin Visitors Edition
I'd say it's about time we won a big road game. This Saturday is a litmus test for Jim and his team. Another chance to prove the program is back on track. My…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 622 - Michigan Game Day with Nick Baumgardner
Michigan came back down to earth last Saturday in The Big House. It was a win..but barely. Now on to Madison where we haven't won in almost two decades. Nick…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 621 - Rutgers Game Day
Greg Schiano has Rutgers off to their first 3-0 start since 2012. My guest today says they are a very improved team, but they haven't played anyone the caliber…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 620 - Michigan Game Day with Aaron McMann from MLive
Greg Schiano has Rutgers off to their best start in years. Will they slow down Michigan's running game and force us to throw more? My guest today says don't be…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 619 - Northern Illinois Visitors Edition
My guest today says there is no pressure on Northern Illinois this week in the Big House. They are a program that welcomes the challenge. With us today is the…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 618 - Michigan Game Day with Chris Balas
My guest today says don't be concerned with the passing game just yet. Winning is the goal, and beating your opponent into submission with 52 running plays is…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 617 - Washington Visitors Edition
Do you think Washington is as bad as they looked in that shocking loss to Montana last week? I don't, and neither does my guest today. With me is the radio…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 616 - Michigan Game Day with The Angel Of The Big House
My guest today says Michigan has to focus on what they need to do, and not worry about Washington's issues this week. Joining us next is beat writer Angelique…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 615 - Western Michigan Visitors Edition
My guest today says Western Michigan will not be intimidated in The Big House. Joining me today is the longtime radio voice of Broncos Football Robin Hook
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 614 - Michigan Game Day with Jim Brandstatter
My guest today says just forget about last year. He believes this Michigan team will play with a chip on their shoulder. Radio play by play voice Jim…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 613 - Editor John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine is our guest
My guest today is more optimistic than most media covering Michigan Football. He thinks 8 wins are likely, but 10 is very attainable. Lontime Editor John…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 612 - Football beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic joins me
My guest today says this season could be Jim Harbaugh's last stand, or the beginning of his second act at Michigan. Beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 611 - Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic pays us a visit
1) My thoughts: Don't get caught up in either the hype or negativity surrounding this season 2) Game Day: Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic drops by with a…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 610 - Football beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive is with me this week
1) My Thoughts: Fan base seems to expect another mediocre season 2) Game Day: Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive says he only sees 6 or 7 wins for Michigan…
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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 609 - Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine discusses Michigan's tough schedule
1) My Thoughts: It's hard to believe, but football practice starts in less than two weeks. 2) Game Day: Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine Magazine joins me to…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 608 - Isaiah Hole from WolverinesWire joins us
1) My Thoughts: Let's enjoy our almost normal summer. We are less than a month away from the start of fall practice 2) Game Day: WolverinesWire Isaiah Hole…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 607 - Football recruiting writer EJ Holland from The Wolverine Magazine joins me
1) My Thoughts: Football recruiting is front and center, but the Dr. Anderson story isn't going away 2) Game Day: My guest today says this is a huge visit…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 606 - Beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News joins me
1) My Thoughts: June should be a huge recruiting period for us 2) Game Day: Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News says year 7 under Jim Harbaugh should be…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 605 - Football beat writer Aaron McMann is my guest
1) My Thoughts: A program reminder that next month we begin our summer schedule of two shows a month until August 2) Game Day: Football beat writer Aaron…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast -Episode 604 - Wolverine Magazine Editor John Borton joins me
1) My Thoughts: Congratulations to Women's Gymnastics 2) Game Day: Wolverine Magazine Editor John Borton thinks fans have lowered their expectations for this…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 603 - Recruiting analyst Steve Lorenz is our guest
1) My Thoughts: Spring football is important, but fall is when we learn how well spring practice really went. 2) Game Day: My guest today says Michigan's young…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 602 - Orion Sang from The Detroit Free Press is our guest
1) My Thoughts: It's not your typical April on the U of M scene 2) Game Day: Orion Sang joins me with his thoughts on what's next for Michigan hoops, and his…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 601 - Michigan basketball radio voice Brian Boesch joins us
1) My Thoughts - Franz didn't lose the game..it was a team effort. 2) Game Day - Basketball radio play by play voice Brian Boesch says Michigan picked a bad…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 600 - Sweet 16 talk with Brendan Quinn
1) My Thoughts: A great year all around for Michigan basketball isn't over yet 2) Game Day: Brendan Quinn from The Athletic says Michigan has not seen a team…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 599 - Michigan beat writer Ethan Sears from UMHoops.com is my guest
1) My Thoughts: Isn't it great to have March Madness back? 2) Game Day: My guest today says Livers injury changes the dynamics of this team. Beat writer Ethan…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 598 - Michigan radio voice Brian Boesch recaps a stunning loss to Illinois
1) My Thoughts: The loss to Illinois was disappointing, but there is no time to dwell on it. 2) Game Day: Michigan radio PBP voice Brian Boesch says everything…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 597 - Hoops beat writer James Hawkins is our guest
1) My thoughts: It was a great weekend in 3 ways against Ohio State 2) Game Day: Beat writer James Hawkins from The Detroit News says at this time next week we…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 596 - Beat writer Orion Sang from The Detroit Free Press joins us
1) My Thoughts: It's a big weekend for Michigan hoops and hockey against Ohio State 2) Game Day: My guest today was impressed with just how sharp Michigan was…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 595 - Football recruiting insider EJ Holland is our guest
1) My Thoughts: It's good to have winter sports back in action 2) Game Day: Recruiting insider EJ Holland from The Wolverine and Rivals joins us with the…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 594 - Wolverine Magazine Editor John Borton is our guest
1) My Thoughts: Will the shutdown of Michigan athletics end this weekend? 2) Game Day: My guest today says he still thinks Juwan Howards team will be in the…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 593 - Michigan radio play by play voice Brian Boesch joins us
1) My Thoughts: Just getting through the winter sports schedule will continue to be a challenge 2) Game Day: Michigan radio play by play voice Brian Boesch…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 592 - Steve Lorenz from 247Sports joins us
1) My Thoughts: I like the new coaching hires 2) Game Day: My guest today says the new coaching hires all have one thing in common. They are young! This could…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 591 - Chris Balas joins me
1) My Thoughts: I'm glad Jim is back. Now let's get this thing fixed 2) Game Day: The always entertaining Chris Balas joins with thoughts on the Harbaugh…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 590 - Michigan basketball beat writer James Hawkins from The Detroit News joins us
1) My Thoughts: Happy New Year! 2) Game Day: My guest today says Michigan could be a middle of the pack team, or contend if they get some breaks. James Hawkins…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 589 - Football & basketball beat writer Orion Sang is my guest
1) My Thoughts: Goodbye Don Brown. Thanks for all you did for Michigan football 2) Game Day: Will Jim stay or hit the road? Is Michigan hoops a contender or…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 588 - Michigan Game Day with guest Nick Baumgardner
1)View From Section 17: A season of turmoil amidst a pandemic has come to an end for us 2) Game Day: Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic says with or without…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 587 - Michigan Game Day with Angelique Chengelis
1) View From Section 17: A season of Michigan football we'd like to forget is probably over 2) Game Day: Beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 586 - Michigan Game Day with Wolverine Magazine Editor John Borton
1) The View From Section 17: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty Wolverine? 2) Game Day: The defense is broken and the offense a huge work in…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 585 - Penn State Visitors Edition
1) View From Section 17: Can we build on last weeks second half success? 2) Visitors Edition: My guest today thinks both Penn State & Michigan will bounce bag…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 584 - Michigan Game Day with Austin Meek from The Athletic
1) View From Section 17: A win is a win. Especially this year 2) Game Day: Our guest today saw some signs of improvement on Saturday night at Rutgers. Still…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 583 - Rutgers Visitors Edition
1) View From Section 17: Are you sick of losing? 2) Visitors Edition: My guest today says Rutgers is not a good team yet, but they are competitive and will…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 582 - Michigan Game Day with Aaron McMann
1) View From Section 17: Have we hit rock bottom yet? 2) Game Day Segment: My guest today says he doesn't know if there is time this season to right the ship…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 581 - Wisconsin Visitors Edition
1) The View From Section 17: I'm not sure what to expect this week 2) Visitors Edition: Wisconsin was nearly flawless in their season opening blowout of…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 580 - Michigan Game Day with Orion Sang
1) View From Section 17: I can't put my finger on it, but youth is not our only problem right now. Something is missing in all phases of the program 2) Game…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 579 - Indiana Visitors Edition
1) View From Section 17: Is Michigan Football stuck in neutral or heading in the wrong direction? 2) Visitors Segment: Mike Schumann from The Daily Hoosier is…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 578 - Michigan Game Day with Chris Balas
1) View From Section 17: What a pitiful performance on all levels against MSU 2) Game Day: Chris Balas says in year six of the Harbaugh era this kind of…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 577 - Michigan State Visitors Edition
1) View From Section 17: How bad is Michigan State? 2) Visitors Segment: Graham Couch from The Lansing State Journal joins me to preview Saturday's huge…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 576 - Michigan Game Day with Nick Baumgardner
View From Section 17: Now that was worth waiting for? Michigan Game Day: Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic was impressed at what a great job the staff did…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 575 - Minnesota Visitors Edition
View From Section 17: Finally! Let's tee it up and get this season started Visitors Segment: Gopher radio play by play voice Mike Grimm expects big things from…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 574 - Michigan Game Day with Angelique Chengelis
The Angel of The Big House thinks the key to victory in the opener is the play of Don Brown's defense. Beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News is…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 573 - Football beat writer Orion Sang From The Detroit Free Press is our guest
Beat writer Orion Sang from The Detroit Free Press can see us finishing with a 6-2 record. If Joe Milton struggles he can also see a 4-4 season as realistic…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 572 - Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive joins us
Aaron McMann from MLive joins me with his thoughts on our Michigan Wolverines this season Website: www.themichiganmanpodcast.com Email…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 571 - Beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic joins us
Beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic joins me to discuss Covid testing, Joe Milton, and much more Website: www.themichiganmanpodcast.com Email…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 570 - Football beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News is my guest
The B10 Presidents continue to fumble the season away. Beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News joins me to discuss this administrative fiasco…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 569 - Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic joins us
The B10 is reportedly working feverishly to get a start date set for football. Joining us to discuss that and more is Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 568 - Dr Chris Hutchinson joins us
Former Captain & All American Dr Chris Hutchinson joins us today with his thought on the B10 postponement of fall sports Website: www.themichiganmanpodcast.com…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 567 - Football beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive is my guest
Will there be spring football? How many players will declare for the 2021 NFL draft, or just flat out choose not to return? Will B10 Presidents take the time…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 566 - Steve Lorenz from 247Sports is my guest
What a fiasco the past week has been. Steve Lorenz from 247Sports joins us with his thoughts on no fall sports in the Big 10, and how it will change the…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 565 - Michigan Great Jamie Morris is my guest
Finally we have hope. On Wednesday The Big 10 released the schedule for a 10 game season beginning on September 5th. Wolverine great Jamie Morris from WTKA Ann…
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 564 - Wolverine Magazine Editor John Borton is our guest
My guest today has positive vibes we will have a college football season. John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine joins to talk Meeechigan Football Website…