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Behind the Bulldogs
Formerly known as The MVSP, this new show provides Bulldog fans with the behind the scenes look behind Ferris State sports on and off the competitive surface. Hosted by former Bulldog athlete Brandon Wirth and current Bulldog athlete Katherine Welch. New shows every week on all podcast platforms and on the radio every Saturday at 3PM on WBRN (107.7 FM). Follow our Twitter and Instagram (@Behind_Bulldogs) as well as on YouTube (Behind the Bulldogs) for more notifications regarding information…
Episodes
Behind the BulldogsEP 9 - Hockey w/ Owen Mehlenbacher & Nathan Leek
On this episode, Brandon and Kat are joined by Ferris State Hockey players Nathan Leek and Owen Mehlenbacher to chat about life as a DI college hockey player…
Behind the BulldogsEP 8 - Football w/ Erick Seabrook
This week, Brandon and Kat are joined by Ferris Football lineman Erick Seabrook to chat about his college football journey across the country, the mentality of…
Behind the BulldogsEP 7 - Volleyball w/ Corrie Wisser & Ava Irvin
On this episode, Kat and Brandon sit down for a chat with Ferris State Volleyball players Corrie Wisser and Ava Irvin! Check out a conversation about balancing…
Behind the BulldogsEP 6 - Women's Soccer w/ Avery Sikorski & Reese Carmody
This week, Brandon and Kat sit down to chat with Bulldog women's soccer players Reese Carmody and Avery Sikorski on their recruitment journeys during COVID…
Behind the BulldogsEP 5 - Golf w/ Ashley Thomasma & Ray Dress
On this episode, Brandon and Kat chat fall golf with Bulldog golfers Ashley Thomasma & Ray Dress, including warm-up superstitions, life off the course, and how…
Behind the BulldogsEP 4 - Cross Country w/ Theodore Davis & Jeremiah Witt
This week's show includes a chat with Ferris State Cross Country runners Theodore Davis and Jeremiah Witt about the mentality of college running, the…
Behind the BulldogsEP 3 - Volleyball w/ Rosie Krenz & Emily May
This week on the show, Brandon and Kat chat with the nation's #1 volleyball squad! Enjoy a conversation with freshman Rosie Krenz and junior Emily May on the…
Behind the BulldogsEP 2 - Football w/ Jack Lamancusa & Zak Ahern
On this week's show, Brandon and Katherine sit down with Ferris State Football players Jack Lamancusa & Zak Ahern to talk about the home opening win against…
Behind the BulldogsEP 1 - Women's Soccer w/ Morgan Elledge & Ava Roy
Season 4 is on the board! Join Brandon and new co-host Katherine Welch as they talk with soccer players Morgan Elledge & Ava Roy about their favorite parts of…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 12: 2026 Bulldog Fall Sports Preview
On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon is joined by the voices of the Bulldogs, Rob Bentley and Sandy Gholston, to preview Ferris State slate of fall…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 11: Life as a Bulldog Athletic Trainer
This week, Brandon and Brody are finally joined by members of the Ferris State training room staff, Allyson French and Aaron Gerwig. Listen in for a great…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 10: The Top Five Hypotheticals
On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Brody use the power of AI to generate five of the top hypothetical questions in Ferris State Athletics…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 9: 2026-2027 Early Team Previews
This week, Brandon and Brody team up to give initial insights and expectations for all 18 Bulldog teams ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. TIME CODES: 0:00 -…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 8: Future of Facilities at Ferris State
On this edition, Brandon and Brody are joined by Ferris State University President, Dr. Bill Pink, to talk about new facilities and projects on campus, how…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 7: Behind the Bulldog Barbell
This week, Brandon and Brody are joined by Ferris State Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Colton Haynes, to chat about summer workouts, the passion of…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 6: Bringing Back the Bulldog Band
On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Dr. Dan Atwood joins Brandon and Tatum to talk about the resurrection of the Ferris State marching band, the resurgence…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 5: Key Games and Events for 2026
This week, Brandon and Brody preview the Bulldog golf outings lined up for this summer and look at some of the biggest games on the newly released football…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 4: Storytelling Bulldog Sports
On this episode on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Brody chat with fellow communications teammate and broadcaster Sandy Gholston on the developments in sports…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 3: Passion in Bulldog Leadership
This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Brody welcome Tatum Outlaw back to the co-host chair and chat with Director of Athletics Steve Brockelbank about…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 2: Bulldog Partnerships in Athletics
On episode two of our summer series, Brandon and Brody chat with Nate Jobs and Molly Cesa about the role of partnerships at Ferris State, the success of last…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 1: Best Moments, Teams, & Breakouts of the Year
To kick off the summer show series, Brandon and Brody team up to breakdown some of the best of 2025-2026 in Ferris State Athletics, including breakout players…
Behind the BulldogsEP 29 - Softball w/ Cece Bell & Katie Shuboy
To wrap up the season on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum chat with Bulldog Softball pitchers Cece Bell and Katie Schuboy ahead of the GLIAC Tournament…
Behind the BulldogsEP 28 - Tennis w/ Yara Madi & Felipe Iser
This week, Tatum and Brandon bring back two tennis stars for a re-run on the podcast court! Enjoy a conversation with Felipe and Yara about the mentality of…
Behind the BulldogsEP 27 - Golf w/ Kamryn Shannon & Sam Havey
This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum finally sit down Bulldog golfers Kamryn Shannon and Sam Havey on the success at the GLIAC tournament, some…
Behind the BulldogsEP 26 - Football w/ Mason Dykstra & Charlie Spencer
On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum talk with Ferris State Football players Mason Dykstra and Charlie Spencer about the upcoming spring…
Behind the BulldogsEP 25 - Cheer and Stunt w/ Jordin Robelin & Gabrielle Henderson
This week on the show, Brandon and Tatum chat with Cheer and Stunt's Jordin Robelin and Gabrielle Henderson on the inaugural season success, their unique…
Behind the BulldogsEP 24 - Compliance w/ Joey Stout
On this edition, Tatum and Brandon chat with Joey Stout, Coordinator of Compliance & Student-Athlete Success, about working in college athletics, his impact…
Behind the BulldogsEP 23 - Men's Track & Field w/ Aaron Bowerman & Jose Flores
The show finally returns as Brandon and Tatum talk with Aaron Bowerman and Jose Flores of Bulldog Track & Field about their exotic hobbies off the track, love…
Behind the BulldogsEP 22 - Softball w/ Alexis Kozlowski & Ava Gardner
This week, Brandon and Tatum invite Ferris State Softball's Alexis Kozlowski and Ava Gardner on the show to talk about the rapid start to the season…
Behind the BulldogsEP 21 - Women's Tennis w/ Aimee Reynoso Cupido & Yara Madi
On this episode, Brandon and Tatum chat with Ferris State women's tennis players Aimee Reynoso Cupido and Yara Madi on their international journeys playing…
Behind the BulldogsEP 20 - Men's Basketball w/ Bryce Moore & Owen Hardy
We return on Behind the Bulldogs with a chat with Bulldog men's basketball players Owen Hardy and Bryce Moore, including their unique connection from early…
Behind the BulldogsEP 19 - Cheer and Stunt w/ Carmen Kaltenbach & Emerson Perry
This week on the show, Tatum and Brandon welcome Emerson Perry and Carmen Kaltenbach from Ferris State's brand new cheer and stunt squad! Enjoy a conversation…
Behind the BulldogsEP 18 - Men's Tennis w/ Adrian Catahan & Kacper Pasielak
On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum sit down with men's tennis players Adrian Catahan and Kacper Pasielak on the indoor season starting…
Behind the BulldogsEP 17 - Women's Track and Field w/ Lacey Zimmerman & Sadie Larson
On today's show, Brandon and Tatum chat with women's track and field athletes Lacey Zimmerman and Sadie Larson on the start of the indoor track and field…
Behind the BulldogsEP 16 - Men's Basketball w/ Justin Asi & Tae Boyd
This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum chat with Ferris State Men's Basketball players Justin Asi and Tae Boyd! Tune in to learn about Justin's…
Behind the BulldogsEP 15 - Women's Basketball w/ Kadyn Blanchard & Charlotte Miller
To begin 2026, Brandon and Tatum catch up with women's basketball by chatting with senior guard Kadyn Blanchard and freshman Charlotte Miller! Tune in for…
Behind the BulldogsEP 14 - Volleyball w/ Lyndsey Urick
As we return from a wild week, enjoy a new episode featuring Ferris State volleyball player Lyndsey Urick! Hear about the team's unique experience in St…
Behind the BulldogsEP 13 - Hockey w/ Gavin Best & Tyler Schleppe
Happy thanksgiving! This week, enjoy a hockey-centered episode featuring Bulldog forwards Tyler Schleppe and Gavin Best. Enjoy a conversation about their…
Behind the BulldogsEP 12 - Women's Basketball w/ Emma Schierbeek & Mia Riley
For episode 12, Brandon and Tatum are joined by women's basketball players Mia Riley and Emma Schierbeek to chat about their hot start to the season, their new…
Behind the BulldogsEP 11 - Volleyball w/ Hayley Wegener & Logyn Geren
On this week's episode, Ferris State Volleyball players Logyn Geren and Hayley Wegener stop by to chat about the upcoming home matches, their unique pre-game…
Behind the BulldogsEP 10 - Soccer w/ Korinne Ihrke & Anna Thelen
On episode 10, Brandon and Tatum chat with women's soccer players, Korinne Ihrke and Anna Thelen about their massive win over Saginaw Valley, traditions of the…
Behind the BulldogsEP 9 - Football w/ Wyatt Bower & Tarick Bower
Fresh off a rivalry win over Grand Valley State, Brandon and Tatum sit down with the Bower brothers to talk about their perspective of Bulldog football, their…
Behind the BulldogsEP 8 - Cross Country w/ Ben Knuth & David Harris
We're back! After a week hiatus, Brandon and Tatum chat with cross country athletes Ben Knuth and David Harris on the team's excitement for the upcoming GLIAC…
Behind the BulldogsEP 7 - Volleyball w/ Gabby Piazza & Hope Davies
Episode seven brings on Ferris State Volleyball players Gabby Piazza and Hope Davies! Tune in to hear their experience playing pivotal roles as underclassman…
Behind the BulldogsEP 6 - Corporate Partnerships w/ Nate Jacobs & Molly Cesa
On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum chat with Nate Jacobs and Molly Cesa on the role of partnerships in athletics! This includes the…
Behind the BulldogsEP 5 - Strength w/ Riley Barlage & Ed Payne
On episode five, Brandon and Tatum chat with support staffers Riley Barlage and Ed Payne on the lifestyle of strength coaches, their own fitness philosophies…
Behind the BulldogsEP 4 - Soccer w/ Katherine Welch & Emerson Lukomski
This week, Brandon and Tatum chat with women's soccer's Katherine Welch and Emerson Lukomski about the start of the season, their obsession with superstitions…
Behind the BulldogsEP 3 - Cross Country w/ Ella Kowatch & Emmett Johnson
Episode three brings on Bulldog Cross Country's Ella Kowatch and Emmett Johnson, who talk about their strong showings at their season-opening home meet, their…
Behind the BulldogsEP 2 - Volleyball w/ Emily May
On episode two, Tatum and Brandon chat with Bulldog volleyball player, Emily May, on her rehab back to full health, the excitement for the season, and her…
Behind the BulldogsEP 1 - Football w/ Brady Rose & Taariik Brett
Season three is underway! Join Brandon and Tatum as they chat with football receivers, Brady Rose & Taariik Brett about the Pitt State game, their hobbies…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 13 - Fan Q&A #2
On the final summer episode of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon, Tatum, and Brody sit down for another fan-generated Q&A session to recap the season, talk about…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 12 - Football Review
This week, the terrific trio joins forces for the final sport of the summer: Join Brandon, Tatum, and Brody as they chat about last year's national…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 11 - Volleyball Breakdown
On this summer edition episode, Brandon and Tatum chat about the incredible 2024 volleyball season, where the stands heading into the 2025 campaign, and why…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 10 - Cross Country Roundup
This week, our hosts chat about last fall's cross country season, including some key performers, names to watch, and a discussion about the mentality of racing…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 9 - Women's Soccer Recap
This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon, Tatum, and Brody recap the past season in women's soccer as well as give their thoughts on why this year's team has…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 8 - Fan Q&A #1
Happy fourth of July everyone! Ahead of the weekend festivities, Brandon, Tatum, and Brody sit down to answer fan-requested questions about Ferris teams to…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 7 - Full Hockey Roundup
This week, Brandon, Tatum, and Brody dive into a full season recap of this past hockey season and preview the whole new Bulldog squad heading into the…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 6 - Men's Basketball Breakdown
On this week's show, Brandon, Tatum, and Brody recap this past year's season in men's basketball. This includes highlights from the senior class, the roster…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 5 - Women's Basketball Recap
This week on the show, Brandon and Tatum recap the full season in Bulldog women's basketball, including the team's resilience through injuries, their…
Behind the BulldogsSummer EP 4 - Full Track & Field Breakdown
Ahead of the weekend, Brandon, Tatum, and Brody talk track and field and their successful season, including record-breaking championship performances…