Best MLive Podcasts (2024)

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Mailbag! The good, bad, ugly from Lions' 1-1 start 40:18

1h ago40:18

40:18

Kyle and Ben are back with another mailbag from Allen Park, where the Lions (1-1) are preparing to face the Cardinals (1-1) on Sunday in Arizona. Just how good has Aidan Hutchinson been? Just how bad has Ben Johnson and the offense been? Just how ugly is the red zone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Alex Orji takes over at QB, USC preview 37:21

1h ago37:21

37:21

Alex Orji will finally get his shot. On today's episode we discuss Michigan's change at quarterback, the fallout and what it means for the offense moving forward. Plus, we discuss Colston Loveland's status for the game, Donovan Edwards' comments and preview USC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 772 - Michigan Game Day with Austin Meek from The Athletic 31:29

1h ago31:29

31:29

It's early in the season and not time to press the panic button yet. Wait until Saturday evening to do that. Make no mistake about this. The USC game will, for better or worse, help shape the season for Team 145. Alex Orji gets his first start and will need his offensive line to help him out. Wink Martindale & his defense will also need to provide …

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 771 - USC Visitors Edition 22:31

11m ago22:31

22:31

A new era in Big10 football comes to The Big House this Saturday. No 11 ranked USC pays a visit and Alex Orji will be under center making his first start. It will be an historic day. Hopefully we end up on the right side of history. With us today is the legendary radio play by play voice of USC Football, Pete Arbogast…

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Did Michigan show progress in win vs. Arkansas State? 25:32

2h ago25:32

25:32

Michigan made a QB switch in its win over Arkansas State. What does that mean moving forward? The run got back on track and the defense showed improvement from the Texas loss, but Saturday was hardly a flawless performance overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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How much blame do Dan Campbell, Jared Goff deserve for loss? 36:05

7h ago36:05

36:05

Kyle and Ben were in Detroit on Sunday, where the Lions fell 20-16 to Tampa Bay despite doubling up the Buccaneers in yardage. A bone-headed error by Dan Campbell contributed to the loss, as did a 1 of 7 effort in the red zone. The fellas break it all down from Ford Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mailbag! Why we’re not sweating some of Lions’ Week 1 hiccups 36:09

6d ago36:09

36:09

Kyle and Ben open up the mailbag ahead of yet another playoff rematch at Ford Field. The guys discuss the defense generating pressure without a ton of sacks, and why they aren’t sweating some of the sloppiness in the secondary or Amon-Ra St. Brown’s quiet game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can Michigan football bounce back vs. Arkansas State? 20:02

14h ago20:02

20:02

We discuss what the Wolverines were saying this week about their loss to Texas and what they need to fix before Saturday's game against Arkansas State. Are there any lingering concerns? We talk about former Central Michigan and Tennessee coach Butch Jones and the roster he has built at Arkansas State before sharing our predictions for the game. Lea…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 770 - Michigan Game Day with Chris Balas 30:41

1d ago30:41

30:41

My guest today says Michigan needs a total reset after last week. On both sides of the ball. So much needs to be cleaned up, and fast. Arkansas State is coming to play this Saturday, and next week a very good USC pays a visit. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Chris Balas from The Wolverine Magazine and The Wolverine ON3.…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 769 - Arkansas State Visitors Edition 27:16

3d ago27:16

27:16

Sherrone says it's not time to panic. So take a deep breath and get ready for Saturday's matchup with Butch Jones and his Arkansas State Red Wolves. My guest today says they are led by a dynamic sophomore quarterback and should contend in The Sunbelt West. Joining us is the radio play by play voice of Arkansas State Football, Matt Stolz.…

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Texas recap — how worried should fans be over Michigan defense? 25:32

10d ago25:32

25:32

Michigan lost a lopsided game to a good Texas team on Saturday. We dissect the issues on both sides of the ball, especially defense. Should fans be worried? Plus, who or what's to blame for Davis Warren's struggles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Led by Jamo, Lions find new ways to topple Rams again 31:07

10d ago31:07

31:07

Kyle and Ben are back from Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions opened the season with a thrilling 26-20 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams. They weren't at their best, but they beat one of the NFC's best anyway. The fellas break down their path to victory, the rise of Jameson Williams, the clutch runs of David Montgomery, and what it all mea…

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Michigan-Texas storylines, Sherrone Moore's contract situation 28:48

8d ago28:48

28:48

The Wolverines are set for their first top-10 nonconference matchup since 1994 and are an underdog against No. 3 Texas, which beat Colorado State 52-0 in its opener. What are their chances of pulling off an upset? Plus, Sherrone Moore is coaching without an official contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Mailbag! Why the Lions hype is for real heading into opener 36:01

8d ago36:01

36:01

Kyle and Ben are in Allen Park as the Detroit Lions prepare for their season opener on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The guys open up the mailbag for questions about breakout players, biggest concerns and why they think this team has Super Bowl potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 768 - Michigan Game Day with Angelique Chengelis 34:26

8d ago34:26

34:26

My guest today says Michigan will be better this week. Will it be enough to take down no 3 Texas? With us today is The Angel Of The BIg House. Longtime beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit NewsBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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The good and concerning from Michigan's season-opening win 42:57

16d ago42:57

42:57

Michigan football beat Fresno State 30-10 on Saturday night in the season opener. What did the Wolverines do well? Where did they struggle? We break down most every position group, starting with the quarterbacks, to dissect where Michigan must improve in advance of this week's game against No. 4 Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 767 - Texas Visitors Edition 21:14

10d ago21:14

21:14

Texas was oh so close to playing us last year in the national championship game. They lost to Washington in a game that came down to the last play. This year they are a veteran team and are focused on finishing the job. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of The Longhorns, Craig Way…

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Our thoughts on Lions' initial 53-man roster 32:55

21d ago32:55

32:55

The Detroit Lions have trimmed their roster heading into the season opener. Kyle and Ben break down the biggest surprises, best strengths and lingering concerns heading into Lions-Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group

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Michigan-Fresno State preview + Big Ten talk 36:39

15d ago36:39

36:39

Week 1 is finally here! The defending national champions begin the 2024 season Saturday vs. Fresno State. We discuss the matchup, dive deeper into the Bulldogs and offer up a prediction. Plus, we talk about the new, expanded Big Ten and why we think Ohio State wins the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 766 - Michigan Game Day with Doug Karsch 27:02

15d ago27:02

27:02

Michigan opens the season in a prime time night game in The Big House on Saturday night against Fresno State. We are 3 touchdown favorites, but you never know what will happen in opener. My guest today says Team 145 has more than enough talent to win 9 or 10 games. Getting solid quarterback play will be what it takes to reach that level. With us to…

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Connor Stalions, Michigan season preview, predictions 43:14

18d ago43:14

43:14

The former Wolverines analyst speaks for the first time publicly about the alleged sign-stealing operation at Michigan. Plus, the team should be elite defensively again in 2023, but are there too many question marks on offense for it to make a legitimate run at another title? The crew shares their season predictions in this episode. Learn more abou…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 765 - Fresno State Visitors Edition 27:38

21d ago27:38

27:38

Are you ready for some Meechigan Football? Saturday night we tee it up against Fresno State in a prime time opener. Who will be under center for Michigan? Will Team 145 struggle early? We'll get some answers soon. My guest today says Fresno State has always scheduled a tough non conference slate. He believes they have the talent to test Michigan on…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 764 - Countdown to Fresno State with Isaiah Hole from WolverinesWire 1:12:02

22d ago1:12:02

1:12:02

We are one week away from getting our first look at the defending big10 and national champions. With me this week to share his thoughts on team 145 is Isaiah Hole from USA Today's WolverinesWireBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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Mailbag! Wrapping up Lions training camp 47:15

25d ago47:15

47:15

With 18 days until the regular season, Ben and Kyle are back with a jam-packed mailbag. Which position group has been the most improved in camp? Which has been most overhyped? Which stars have balled out? Which have not? The guys discuss it all, and the intrasquad scrimmage that wrapped up camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Jake Butt on Michigan football, Big Ten outlook 23:06

25d ago23:06

23:06

Former Michigan tight end and current Big Ten network analyst Jake Butt joins the podcast to preview the Wolverines’ 2024 season. He shares his insights on the various position battles, and what to expect under first-year head coach Sherrone Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 763 - Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3 is my guest 37:18

29d ago37:18

37:18

Sherrone Moore met with Michigan media this week and said the first two weeks of camp have been phenomenal! Joining me this week with his thoughts on that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3By Mike Fitzpatrick

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Jim Harbaugh's shadow looms over Michigan football, QB update, camp takeaways 41:10

30d ago41:10

41:10

Seven months later, we're still talking about Jim Harbaugh. We discuss the former Michigan coach's NCAA penalties and his nixed return as honorary captain, plus update the ongoing QB battle, camp takeaways and food coming to Michigan Stadium this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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ESPN's Ben Solak on expectations for Lions, plus takeaways from preseason opener 36:02

1M ago36:02

36:02

Ben Solak, who is fresh into his stint at ESPN and embarking on a training camp tour, joins Kyle and Ben (Raven) to offer his thoughts on the Detroit Lions, their expectations and how the pieces are coming together on offense and defense. The guys then offer their takeaways from the feisty week of joint practices and the less feisty preseason opene…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 762 - The NCAA levies penalties on Jim. Beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive joins me 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

The NCAA stuck it to Jim this week. Now we wait for the next NOA draft leak, or maybe even the official release. Who knows. What we do know is that Team 145 is in pads and the competition at QB is intense. Joining us this week with his thoughts on all of that is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLiveBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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What will become of NCAA probe into Michigan football program? 30:35

1M ago30:35

30:35

Reports have surfaced of a draft of the notice of allegations to be delivered to the Michigan football program, and the findings implicate head coach Sherrone Moore. With the season just a few weeks away and Michigan picked as a top-10 team, what does this news mean for the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Top standouts, concerns from Lions training camp 52:04

1M ago52:04

52:04

Kyle and Ben are back from sumer hiatus, and they return with a jam-packed episode. They mull the top standouts from the first two weeks of training camp -- Aidan Hutchinson, Levi Onwuzurike, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams all made the cut -- as well as some of the biggest lingering concerns. Then Justin Rogers joins the program to discuss …

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Top storylines as Michigan football begins fall camp 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

The Wolverines begin preseason camp July 31, and the team's quarterback competition takes center stage. Will Michigan blitz more under new coordinator Wink Martindale? Plus, takeaways from Big Ten media days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Kelly Kuiper talks Eastbrook Homes' community development | At Home with Eastbrook Homes 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

Today on the podcast we talk with Kelly Kuiper, Eastbrook Homes' Manager of Land planning and Community Development - she and her team are responsible for the first steps in creating an Eastbrook Homes community.By MLive MI Best

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 761 - Football preview with John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

The NCAA readies their NOA against Michigan. With all of that swirling around the program Coach Sherrone Moore and Team 145 will hit the practice field and begin preparations to defend their B10 and National Championships. Joining me this week is John Borton from The Wolverine Magazine.By Mike Fitzpatrick

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University of Michigan and the 2024 Olympics | With Erin Virtue 13:56

2M ago13:56

13:56

Today, Eric talks with University of Michigan volleyball coach Erin Virtue as she takes U of M to the 2024 Olympics for another chance at gold. Plus we talk with Erin about her second season as head coach of the University of Michigan's Women's Volleyball team.By MLive MI Best

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Michigan-Olympics preview + Big Ten football preseason poll 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

Forty-two athletes with University of Michigan ties from 22 different countries are set to perform in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. We discuss some of the notable names and sports. Plus, a rundown of the Big Ten preseason football poll, where Michigan sits and preview the league's three-day media event later this week. Learn more about your ad…

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Can Michigan’s running backs sustain production without Corum? 29:16

2M ago29:16

29:16

With Michigan football’s opener just over a month away, it’s time to begin position outlooks for the 2024 season. The crew breaks down the Wolverines’ running back room and the potential impact of Blake Corum’s departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Munising Summer Itinerary | MI Best Podcast 13:06

2M ago13:06

13:06

Munising Visitors Bureau’s president, Cori-Ann Cearley, joins us to discuss summer happenings around the home of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. From brewery expansions to the best way to engage the shoreline, here’s what to include in your itinerary.By MLive MI Best

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Michigan football remains active on recruiting trail 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

The Michigan football program remains active on the recruiting trail, adding a pair of notable commits this week. The Wolverines did miss out on some targets. We discuss it all, after first talking about various Wolverines' ratings in the new EA Sports college football video game. We also tackle Rod Moore's injury and basketball schedule updates. L…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 760 - July recruiting update from EJ Holland at The Wolverine ON3 45:59

2M ago45:59

45:59

June was a very good month for Sherrone Moore and staff on the recruiting trail. Will July be even bigger? Joining me this week with his thoughts is the outstanding recruiting writer from The Wolverine ON3, EJ HollandBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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Michigan football has momentum on the recruiting trail 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

After a slow start to high school recruiting, Sherrone Moore and his first-year Michigan staff have landed five commitments in the last 10 days ... and primed for more. We discuss the highlights, a QB for 2026 and where the Wolverines are headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 759 - Wolverine football great Jamie Morris joins me 30:23

3M ago30:23

30:23

My guest this week is an optimist. Even though we aren't sure who will be under center this year he thinks a 10-2 record is a fair expectation. Joining me this week is one of the greatest running backs in Michigan Football history, Jamie MorrisBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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Has Sherrone Moore had a successful offseason with Michigan? 49:52

3M ago49:52

49:52

Sherrone Moore has had an eventful offseason since taking over as Michigan head coach in January. The crew discusses his first five months on the job, his approach compared to Jim Harbaugh's, staff hirings, roster management and expectations for his first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Understanding Juneteenth: A Deeper Dive with Skot Welch 11:32

3M ago11:32

11:32

In this episode, we are talking with speaker, author, and dear friend to the host Skot Welch. Skot will talk about not just some of the events around Michigan for Juneteenth but also the cultural and historical implications of this important holiday.By MLive MI Best

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Top standouts, concerns from Lions offseason program 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

Kyle and Ben were in Allen Park all week for mandatory minicamp, the last full-squad practices before the summer break. They recap their top performers, potential breakout players and a few lingering concerns heading into training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group

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Sherrone Moore fired up to talk Michigan football 32:02

4M ago32:02

32:02

After discussing the former Wolverines in the NBA and NHL finals, we recap Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore’s appearance at a camp in Detroit. The conversation then shifts to recruiting as Michigan enters an important period. We close with some basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Navigating the 2024 Housing Market: Expert Tips from Becky Sims 7:30

4M ago7:30

7:30

In this episode of "At Home with Eastbrook Homes," we sit down with Becky Sims, Senior Loan Officer at Lake Michigan Credit Union, to delve into the current mortgage rates and offer crucial advice for prospective homebuyers in 2024. Becky discusses the challenges of low housing inventory and high interest rates, providing insights into how potentia…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 758 - Special Guest Isaiah Hole From USA Today WolverinesWire 1:10:31

4M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

We are almost 90 days away from the start of another season. Joining me to discuss all of the latest Michigan Football news is Isaiah Hole from USA Today WolverinesWireBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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Jameson Williams shines, Hendon Hooker knocks off rust at Lions OTAs 36:12

4M ago36:12

36:12

The Lions kicked off full-team practices this week, and Kyle and Ben got a chance to observe Day 3. The fellas break down what they saw, including the rapid improvement of Jameson Williams, and the needed improvement for Hendon Hooker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group

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Michigan football's big haul in the transfer portal + spring sports recap 31:27

4M ago31:27

31:27

Michigan football landed four secondary players over the weekend, turning a question mark on defense into another strength. We discuss each player, where they fit and who might start this fall. Plus, we recap NCAA tournament action for softball, women's tennis and women's lacrosse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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