Best Varsity House Podcasts (2024)

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USA Track & Field CEO Max Siegel on 2024 Olympics & Elevating The Sport 37:41

20d ago37:41

37:41

Varsity House Podcast host, Shaun Crawford, welcomes Max Siegel, CEO of USA Track & Field and owner of Rev Racing, for an insightful episode. Max Siegel shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Indianapolis to becoming a notable figure in both the track and field and NASCAR industries. The discussion spans various topics, including the s…

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EP 159: The Gym Business Evolution of Mark Fisher 1:00:57

14h ago1:00:57

1:00:57

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman interviews industry leader Mark Fisher for the second time. Mark is a former Broadway actor turned gym owner, franchisor and consultant. Mark is the co-owner of Mark Fisher Fitness, The Business for Unicorns, and is an investor/owner in Alloy Fitness Franchises. Topics include: How he …

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Michigan football gets two top 100 commits within an hour 26:06

1d ago26:06

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July hadn't started out very well for Michigan football recruiting, with several targets leaning toward the Wolverines (Hardy Watts, Maxwell Roy, JaDon Blair, Kamar Archie, Shamari Earls) all choosing to go to other schools, including some of the rivals. But the Wolverines got a big shot in the arm on Monday with two pledges committing within an ho…

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

6d 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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EP 158: Building a Strong Community and Brand Identity 40:18

8d ago40:18

40:18

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE event is our annual Business of Strength Strongest Year Retreat! September 19-20 i…

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Special guest: PFF's Max Chadwick goes deeper into Michigan football 29:58

9d ago29:58

29:58

One of our favorite regular guests is back to discuss Michigan football and that's PFF's Max Chadwick. Though Chadwick had Michigan football as his national champion last year, the Wolverines aren't his favorite this year. He shares more about where the maize and blue can have success as well as what to expect from the five bigger opponents that Mi…

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The latest on the Michigan football NCAA investigation 27:46

12d ago27:46

27:46

We caught back up with our main source and also another source to discuss the Michigan football NCAA investigation. How the stories match up, a little more on what we know, the difference between the charges and the potential punishment, another potential pitfall when it comes to the punishment, and more. Then, we get into CBS Sports releasing its …

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Sherrone Moore proving he's the right man for Michigan football 29:14

15d ago29:14

29:14

Sherrone Moore was the keynote speaker at the UM Club of Flint golf outing on Monday and during his Q&A, we came away much more impressed than we were before -- despite having gotten to know him since 2018. We share why he's got Michigan football in the right place at the right time. Then we move to some of the things he said about individual playe…

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Victors Weekend: Michigan football is on commit watch 28:58

17d ago28:58

28:58

Sherrone Moore put out the proverbial bat signal by posting the eyeball emoji on X (formerly Twitter) three times on Saturday. That means Michigan football is officially on triple-commit watch. But that's just what the deal is on Saturday -- we expect much more. We share some intel about the class in general from some conversations we've had behind…

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Is the proverbial hammer about to come down on Michigan football? 29:10

19d ago29:10

29:10

After speaking to one of our good sources throughout the Connor Stalions saga, we've gotten word that the NCAA appears to be wrapping up its investigation. What does that mean for Michigan football? Will the hammer come down on the Wolverines as the rival fans like to say every single second of every single day? Or will the maize and blue find that…

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EP 157: From Intern to CEO with Mike Necsutu 39:31

22d ago39:31

39:31

From Intern to CEO with Mike Necsutu On This episode of the Business of Strength podcast Dan Goodman is joined by The CEO of RAF Strength + Fitness, MIke Necsutu. On the show they discuss: How Mike stepped into an internship at RAF literally by accident. He explains the “intern” to CEO path and how his daily responsibilities and skill sets have evo…

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Special guest: Danny Kanell joins to talk Michigan football 27:28

22d ago27:28

27:28

Back in 2018, when we first started the show, a colleague told us that our show reminded him of Danny Kanell. Well, it's been a long time coming, but we now have Kanell on the show as a special guest! Kanell describes what it was like witnessing Michigan football's 2023 championship and we discuss his alma mater, Florida State, being snubbed -- as …

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

22d 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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Deep dive into Michigan football 2025 recruiting targets 29:15

26d ago29:15

29:15

Last month, we came up with a best-guess list of Michigan football's 2025 recruiting class but now we're evaluating what we predicting, adding and subtracting names from the list. With several new names emerging, weekend visits still happening, and some potential targets ready to commit, seemingly, we dive into those who may be champions on the new…

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2024 Michigan football defensive philosophy, stealing from Ohio State, and more 30:07

28d ago30:07

30:07

There hasn't been any big news, but we cover a ton of little things that have been going on in the Michigan football universe since Saturday's show. First, we discuss Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's appearance on the GM Shuffle podcast and what he said about how he'll run his defense, how he'll deploy his aggression, and why we thi…

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EP 156: 15 Lessons in 15 Years 39:33

29d ago39:33

39:33

May 1st 2009 marks 15 years for Dan Goodman at Varsity House Gym. On this episode of the Business of Strength he hosts a solo episode and reviews 15 lessons he’s learned in the last 15 years at the HOUSE! Connect with us HERE: https://businessofstrength.com/upcoming-events/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofstrength/ YouTube: https://w…

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Michigan Mailbag is curious about the 2024 season record 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

We are still very much in the throes of the offseason and thus, with about a season's worth of weekends away from college football, we're speculating on what Michigan football will be in 2024. The Michigan Mailbag has returned and wants to know what a successful season would look like after the coaching change. Personnel questions, schedule questio…

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Maybe the Michigan football WR and QB positions are better than previously thought? 27:50

1M ago27:50

27:50

While it doesn't change our dubious and questionable nature regarding the Michigan football wide receivers and quarterbacks entering 2024, given some of the conversations we've had and with Ron Bellamy's appearance on 'In the Trenches,' it could be easy to see a scenario where both position groups impress beyond expectation in 2024. So what happens…

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EP 155: Ignite your gym's cash flow with Mike Lisi 37:08

1M ago37:08

37:08

On this episode of the Business of Strength Dan Goodman interviews Mike Lisi who is the founder of IGNITE Entrepreneurs. Mike’s ability to leverage client retention management, lead flow and automation has enabled him to grow and establish a multitude of profitable businesses! Two of these businesses are successful gyms in Long Island, New York. Mi…

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EP 154: The Future of Fitness Recap (with Adam Menner) 48:03

1M ago48:03

48:03

RECAP of Adam Menner on the Future of Fitness Podcast:"Join us for an inspiring conversation with Adam Menner, a seasoned gym owner and consultant with a wealth of experience in fitness and business. In this episode, Adam unveils the secrets to scaling a fitness business using the principles of servant leadership.From his humble beginnings as an in…

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

1M 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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Special guest: On3's EJ Holland talks Michigan football recruiting 31:05

1M ago31:05

31:05

It's been a long time coming, but we continue our love affair with all things On3 by welcoming on a special guest in The Wolverine's EJ Holland to break down some Michigan football recruiting. Holland shares a bit of how he got to be such a solid evaluator and how he approaches the job before previewing the upcoming official visit weekends set for …

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Anonymous Big Ten coaches share their thoughts on Michigan football in 2024 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

We're getting to that time of year where the college football preview magazines for the upcoming season are coming out and because of that Athlon Sports got some coaches on record on what they expect from Michigan football this year. How their behind-the-scenes analysis either mirrors or rivals what we believe the new-look, Sherrone Moore-led Wolve…

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You're reading it wrong if you think Warde Manuel is why Jim Harbaugh left Michigan football 28:28

2M ago28:28

28:28

A new book is coming out on Michigan football and there's an excerpt of a chapter about Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan, spanning from the time the NCAA started investigating and the interim between the national championship game and when he accepted the Chargers job. Some media outlets are proclaiming that, due to what it says in the excerpt, Warde …

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Why Michigan football could be better than people think in 2024 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

ESPN has released both the post-spring power rankings as well as Bill Connelly's advanced analytics, SP+, within the past two days and Michigan football doesn't look like it's falling off a ton. Ranked No. 10 in one and No. 6 in the other, there are reasons for optimism in Ann Arbor. We break down what it will take for the Wolverines to excel. Then…

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Michigan Mailbag is wondering when things are going to pick up 37:09

2M ago37:09

37:09

The long-awaited Michigan Mailbag is back and tackling all your Michigan Wolverines questions! From the transfer portal and the state of NIL, to the recruiting department and the state of Michigan football recruiting, to the staff in general, game hypotheticals, meta questions about the podcast itself, you had a ton of questions for us and we did o…

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Rival fans are in shambles 2: Electric Bugaloo 28:57

2M ago28:57

28:57

Both of Michigan football's rival fanbases decided to have little meltdowns on Friday due to difference circumstances involving the Wolverines. First, it was Michigan State. Though the Spartans ended up getting a former Wolverine via the transfer portal on Friday, hours earlier they were in meltdown mode due to starting safety Jaden Mangham transfe…

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Is Michigan football failing in the transfer portal? 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

Unlike at this time last year, Michigan football hasn't been quite so aggressive when it's come to recruiting the transfer portal. What's more, there haven't been a lot of big names who have appeared to consider the Wolverines, despite the national championship. We're getting into the strategy, what Michigan needs to do better, what it's doing well…

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Michigan's rivals are both in shambles 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

Last week, outgoing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith decided it was in his and his school's best interest to show everyone that THE Ohio State University is still THE softest program in college football. Smith said there should be an asterisk next to Michigan's three wins over the Buckeyes, highlighting that even he apparently has no idea wh…

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Ravens Jalyn Armour-Davis On Overcoming Hardships & Coach Nick Saban Lasting Life Lessons 47:34

2M ago47:34

47:34

A must-watch for fans of football and stories of resilience and determination. In this compelling episode of Varsity House Podcast filmed at the Roc Nation office in New York, host Shaun Crawford welcomes Jalyn Armour-Davis, cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens, to share his remarkable journey from Mobile, Alabama to the heights of the NFL. Delve in…

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Michigan football picks a side in Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

The biggest thing in all of pop culture over the past week-plus has been the rap battle going down between superstars Drake and Kendrick Lamar. And Michigan football co-opted the beef, seemingly picking a side in the best possible way. While it's something that seems like it doesn't matter, it actually could have some residual effects. We explain t…

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EP 153: The VH Business Mentor - Vince Gabriele 49:28

2M ago49:28

49:28

On this episode of the Business of Strength Dan Goodman interviews longtime trusted business advisor for VH, Vince Gabriele. Talking points from the conversation: How adversity and nearly quitting the industry altogether led Vince to his biggest business breakthroughs. Why the number 1 chokehold of a business is the Psychology of the owner. The num…

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Michigan Mailbag has us making predictions for next season 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Now we're in full post-spring, offseason mode and though we're months away from fall camp, we're looking forward to the 2024 college football season. So with the return of the Michigan Mailbag, we're looking at roster battles, team needs, the transfer portal, recruiting hits and misses, and much more. Answering all your Michigan football (and baske…

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NFL Pro Bowler Julian Love Talks Leaving New York Dysfunction To Stardom In Seattle 56:15

2M ago56:15

56:15

Join Shaun Crawford on the Varsity House Podcast as he welcomes Julian Love, Seattle Seahawks safety and Notre Dame alum, back for a riveting second appearance. This episode, co-hosted by Elliot Montanez of Lyrical Lemonade, delves deep into Love's transition from the New York drama to achieving stardom in Seattle. Discover how a change in teams, c…

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Special guest: Late Kick Live's Josh Pate talking Michigan football 26:09

2M ago26:09

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It's been a long time coming but we have a special guest in our friend Josh Pate, the host of Late Kick Live on 247Sports and frequent contributor on CBS Sports HQ. Pate discusses the Michigan football season that was, why the Wolverines were the last great national champion. Why the Connor Stalions saga means nothing when it comes to the validity …

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Transfers out, transfers in 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

The past week has been a weird one for Michigan football, losing many backup linebackers to the transfer portal, and a few others. But with the transfer portal now closed for undergrads (for the time being) we discuss how the Wolverines have ended up to this point. Yes, Michigan has lost 17 transfers, but maybe only two or three were expected to be…

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EP 152: Devin Gage - Opening 100 gyms in 10 years requires a GIANT SET and some SAVVY BUSINESS 1:30:43

2M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

What is up everyone, I’m your host Coach Joe Strong here to bring you another great episode of the Business of Strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our Next LIVE two-day workshop “Marketing Your Gym” is May 9-10 here at VH HQ in NY. We will gi…

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Michigan football rules the 2024 NFL draft 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

While Michigan football didn't break the NFL draft record for most players taken by a single school in one draft, the Wolverines did break a school record and were often the talk of the draft (if not the town, since it was held in Detroit, Michigan this year). From J.J. McCarthy going to the Vikings, several players going to the Chargers, the late-…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 757 - Spring Football News with Rivals Josh Henschke 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

Spring football concluded on Saturday now we wait for another season to get underway. Joining me with his thoughts on spring ball and the latest news from Rivals Maize & Blue Review is Josh HenschkeBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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The transfer portal giveth, the transfer portal taketh away 24:50

3M ago24:50

24:50

It's a tale of two sports this week as Michigan football has had some unexpected losses of (mostly) depth players to the transfer portal. We talk the departures of cornerback DJ Waller, linebacker Jeremiah Beasley, and offensive lineman Amir Herring and how that affects the team. Also, why the Wolverines, assuming the status quo, could be in good s…

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EP 151: Joe Hashey… How to build, automate, and sell your gym…So You can do cool Stuff! 1:11:13

3M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

What is up everyone I’m your host coach joe strong here to bring you another great episode of the business of strength podcast. Where you can hear the interviews, tips, and tools to turn your passion for strength into a profitable business. Don’t forget our annual Next LIVE two-day workshop “Marketing Your Gym” is May 9-10 here at VH HQ in NY. We w…

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Special guest: PFF college football analyst Max Chadwick 30:21

3M ago30:21

30:21

Last year, PFF college football analyst Max Chadwick joined the show and made some bold proclamations, which ended up coming true -- he predicted that Michigan football would win the 2023 national championship. While he's not going to similar lengths in 2024, he shared his thoughts on the Wolverines, ranging from four potential first-round draft pi…

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Michigan football 2024 spring game takeaways 28:43

3M ago28:43

28:43

We got our first glimpse of Sherrone Moore's version of Michigan football and the Wolverines didn't look too much different than they did a year ago. Yes, there were some question marks, but overall, position-by-position, there were more positives than there were negatives. We touch on the defense under Wink Martindale, the quarterback battle, the …

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Previewing the 2024 Michigan football spring game 27:54

3M ago27:54

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Michigan Mailbag is excited about the spring game but nervous about recruiting 36:02

3M ago36:02

36:02

The Michigan football spring game is coming up on Saturday, and fans are very curious about what they might see when the Maize team matches up against the Blue team. With the Wolverines about to have a public scrimmage at The Big House, you all have questions -- which means the return of the Michigan Mailbag! We answer all your questions, ranging f…

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The hammer really came down on Michigan football, eh? 29:25

3M ago29:25

29:25

The first of Michigan football's NCAA investigations has been concluded and the penalties aren't exactly severe for the Wolverines. However, there is the extrication of Jim Harbaugh from the investigational results. We share our thoughts on the whole matter as it pertains to the maize and blue, whether or not Michigan threw Jim Harbaugh under the b…

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Mantis On Beating Steph Curry's 91.6% Free Throw Rate, Meeting Jack Harlow & Undiagnosed Deformity 27:01

3M ago27:01

27:01

Watch as content creator, Mantis, challenges the stats, shooting an impressive 92.6% from the free-throw line over a grueling 82-hour stream. From discussing his recovery and wrist issues due to relentless shooting, to touching on his inspirations and the rigorous prep that went into this marathon, Mantis’ journey is nothing short of epic. Plus, do…

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EP 150: Super Hero Customer Service with Hank Ebeling 46:45

3M ago46:45

46:45

On this episode of the Business of Strength Podcast Dan Goodman is joined by Hank Ebeling. Hank is a customer service specialist who is a published author, speaker, and owner of two H4Training gyms just outside of Chicago. Hank breaks down how working at a fancy hotel in Vegas put him on the path towards providing exceptional service. How he differ…

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Denard Robinson arrested, suspended indefinitely 24:45

3M ago24:45

24:45

Favored and prodigal son Denard Robinson is in some big trouble as he was arrested on Monday morning for driving while intoxicated following a single-car crash. We discuss the ramifications and the difficulty that new Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore has been put in as he deals with his second-such incident in a month's time. Should Robi…

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The Michigan Man Podcast -Episode 756 - Football recruiting update with EJ Holland from The Wolverine ON3 42:03

3M ago42:03

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The class of 25 hasn't had a commit in almost 3 months. My guest today says don't worry, Sherrone Moore and staff are working their tails off and we should start seeing results in the summer months. With me this week is EJ Holland from The Wolverine ON3By Mike Fitzpatrick

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