Champions of the West

In this episode we discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and who we like to make it to the Final Four: South (2:00) Midwest (7:30) West (15:30) East (22:30) Final Thoughts (42:00)

In this episode, we break down the entire NCAA Tournament and pick our Sweet 16 field: South (3:00) Midwest (17:15) West (33:00) East (44:00) Also, Michigan's Outlook (57:15) Final Four Picks (64:30)

In this episode we sing the praises of Michigan's incredible rotation (1:30) going through every position group. We switch gears and talk about the Big Ten tournament (16:30) and make predictions on tournament winner. We spend the last 15 minutes jumping around the country and talking about teams we like and who we're watching this week (27:00).

In this episode, we wrap up the end of the football season in an anti-climactic way (0:30). On the basketball side, we break down a few key players for Michigan through six games, starting with Hunter Dickinson (11:30). We also discuss Franz Wagner's woes to start the season (17:15), what dimension Mike Smith and Eli Brooks bring to this team (24:30), the backup center conundrum (27:00), praise Chaundee Brown (31:00), and a quick look around the rest of the Big Ten and the country (33:30).

In this episode, we start by discussing Jim Harbaugh overstaying his welcome (2:45), is Michigan an elite national program (13:00), jump to Michigan basketball takeaways to start the season (15:30), issues with Franz Wagner (22:15), who Michigan should factor into the rotation (28:00), what we're looking for on Sunday against UCF (32:30) and look around the national college basketball landscape (36:00).

In this episode, we break down the state of Michigan football, including thoughts on the Rutgers game (1:00), unrealistic quarterback expectations (4:30), Don Brown's failing defense (8:00) and Jim Harbaugh's future (11:15) and make predictions for Penn State (15:45). Next we jump to basketball, highlighting Michigan's schedule (19:00), what we're looking for against Bowling Green and Oakland (27:30), and end with Sean's annual over/unders (37:45).

In this episode, we try to understand what has gone wrong with the Michigan program (0:30) what happens if Michigan loses this week to Rutgers (6:30), who could possibly replace Jim Harbaugh (11:45), and the two Big Ten "semi-finals" (14:30). We then jump to basketball (17:30), where we go position by position on the roster (19:45) and make a rotation prediction (47:00).

In this episode, we break down the Minnesota game on offense (2:30) and defense (8:15). We take a peak at the rest of the Big Ten (12:00), look at the national landscape (19:00) and preview the Michigan State game (25:45), and make predictions (32:45).

In this (long-overdue) episode, we cover everything Michigan football. First, we start with the Big Ten's decision to reverse course and agree to play (4:00), break down Michigan's offense (7:45), defense (16:10), a quick nod to special teams (22:30), look at Michigan's schedule, make predictions (23:50) and predict the Minnesota game (34:45).

In this episode we discuss the end of Michigan's season (4:30), David DeJulius' transfer (10:30), Colin Castleton's departure (14:15), the doomsday scenario (18:00), the state of recruiting (20:00), Isaiah Livers' decision (23:00), Mike Smith's grad transfer (28:00), our predictions for Michigan's starting lineup for Game 1 (34:15), most improved player (39:00) and a field hockey shoutout (43:00).

In this episode we talk about Michigan's last four games, including losses to Penn State and Illinois (2:45), wins over Nebraska and Rutgers (9:30), discussing Michigan's rotation (23:30), previewing Ohio State and Michigan State (28:45), make stuff up about Indiana and Northwestern (37:00), and make predictions for the next two weeks (41:00).

In this episode we discuss life without Isaiah Livers, including games the last three weeks against Purdue, Minnesota and Iowa (2:30), Michigan's defensive struggles (8:00). We then preview Michigan's games against Lamar Stevens and Penn State (14:45), a red-hot Illinois (19:15), a trap game at Nebraska (26:00), and an MSG game against the darlings of the Big Ten (29:00), and discuss Michigan's newest recruits (37:30).

In this episode we get into Michigan’s loss to Alabama (1:00), football attrition and players added after this season (9:30), Michigan basketball the last two weeks including an adventurous rotation against Michigan State (15:00), and we make predictions for Michigan's schedule the next two weeks (30:15). Also, Nick has a fully baked idea (38:00).

In this episode we recap the Michigan football season, including an eighth consecutive loss to Ohio State, whether Michigan's expectations every season are too high and how Michigan matches up with Alabama. On the hardwood, we talk about Michigan's rollercoaster start to the season, including the wild Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, the heartbreaking loss to Oregon, the current and future rotation, Franz Wagner, and expectations for the rest of the season.

In this episode we cover the entire Michigan football landscape, starting with the offense (3:00), the defense (19:00), and special teams (28:45). We dive into prop bets (32:00), break down Michigan’s schedule and predict win totals (42:45), talk about the Big Ten (54:00) and talk about our picks for Week 1 (56:00). Also, big news. We’re a Taylor Swift podcast now.

In this episode we catch up on all things we missed this summer, including Michigan's signing of Franz Wagner (3:00), how he fits in with the rest of the roster (7:30), how Iggy and Jordan Poole are faring in Summer League (11:00), Juwan Howard's new recruiting philosophy (15:30), the Shea Patterson saga (25:45), the Michigan running back debacle (28:15), the position group we're most nervous about (31:15), and odds and ends (35:00).

In this episode we break down the end of Michigan's season in a disappointing loss to Texas Tech (1:00), the Wolverines' top three scorers declaring for the NBA Draft (4:15), Michigan's foray into the grad transfer and late-recruit market with Franz Wagner, Justin Pierce and Lester Quinones (12:45) and Sean explains the new offensive football wrinkles under new offensive coordinator Josh Gattis (28:30).

In this episode we discuss the opening weekend featuring Duke and UCF (3:15), preview Duke, MSU, Virginia Tech and LSU in the East (9:00), discuss Michigan's first two games, preview the game against Texas Tech and potential game against Gonzaga or FSU (18:00), preview Virginia's favorable path in the South against Oregon, Tennessee or Purdue (39:00), UNC's dominant start in the Midwest with Nassir Little, and games against Auburn, Houston (ha Jordan Poole) or Kentucky (45:00).

In this episode, we discuss Michigan's undoing at the Big Ten Tournament (3:00), Zion's terror in the East (10:00), Gonzaga, Michigan and Buffalo look to advance in the West (24:30), can Virginia shake the cobwebs in the South with Villanova (42:15), and UNC's electric offense leads the Midwest region (54:45).

In this episode we break down Michigan's second half stumble against Michigan State (2:30), how Michigan can solve those problems against similar teams (9:00), Big Ten Tournament preview (14:00), predictions for the semifinals and finals (19:30), Big Ten end of season awards and snubs (27:00), what do to with Charles Matthews and Isaiah Livers (32:45), teams we think match up poorly with Michigan (39:45), and teams we think are overlooked that can make a run in the NCAA Tournament (44:30).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's thrashing of Nebraska while professing our love for Colin Castleton (3:15), Zavier Simpson's hook shot masterpiece against Maryland (8:00), Michigan's rotation moving forward (17:30), potential NBA attrition (25:45), previewing Michigan and MSU on Saturday night (29:45), predictions for the game (39:00) and Big Ten Tournament possibilities (45:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's ugly loss to Penn State and John Beilein's ejection (2:45), another defensive masterpiece against Maryland (7:00), the Minnesota rematch at the Barn (20:00), the first Michigan-MSU game of the season (24:45) and predictions for both games (30:30).

In this episode we break down Zavier Simpson's brilliant performance in Michigan's win over Ohio State (3:45), the Big Ten West clunker in Iowa City (8:00), Michigan ventures to New Jersey to play suddenly-resurgent Rutgers (16:20), Wisconsin comes to Ann Arbor in a rematch (21:45) and how many wins take the Big Ten and give teams a chance at a #1 seed (35:30).

In this episode we chat with special guest Eric Shapiro about his start making basketball videos on Twitter (3:00), how he gained traction amongst the Michigan fanbase (6:30), his writing process and articles on UM Hoops (10:00), recap the game against Indiana (11:30), the Player of the Year in the Big Ten so far (19:45), round out our all Big Ten team (24:30), the Defensive Player of the Year (29:00), the Big Ten Freshman of the Year (31:15), preview the OSU game on Tuesday (34:30) and give predictions against OSU and Iowa (44:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's newest football coach Josh Gattis (2:45), Michigan's wins over Illinois and Northwestern this week (10:00), is Michigan's undefeated record due to a weak schedule (17:00), preview the game against Wisconsin (22:00), and give predictions for the game (29:45).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's disappearing act against Florida in the Peach Bowl (2:00), the Wolverines' success on the recruiting trail in conjunction with two coaches leaving for OSU (8:00), the College Football Playoff and how Michigan can compete going forward (14:00), discussing Michigan's last four basketball games (24:30), we gush over Jordan Poole and Isaiah Livers (31:00), how many wins to win the Big Ten (35:00) and Michigan's upcoming games against Illinois and Northwestern (38:30).

In this episode we break down Michigan's victory and Sean's experience in Evanston against Northwestern (1:15), Michigan's offensive firepower against South Carolina (5:30), Michigan almost lost to a guy named Flowers and Western Michigan (12:00), the Brandon Johns dilemma (16:30), what we want to see in the next two games (22:30), who has impressed and surprised us the most so far (26:45), and Nick thinks Michigan is the Golden State Warriors (31:15).

In this episode, we discuss Nick and Sean's experience attending Michigan's game in Columbus (1:00), evaluating whether Michigan's season was a success (4:15), recap Michigan's win over North Carolina (10:00), our love for Iggy (11:30), the leap for Jordan Poole and Jon Teske (14:15), Michigan's schedule for the end of the 2018 year (18:30), free throws at the end of close games (20:30), Michigan's depth (24:00) and predict the two games against Northwestern (28:30), and Sean teases our Shea Patterson news (31:00).

On Thanksgiving we talk about all things Michigan, including the basketball team's rout through the Mohegan Sun tournament (1:30), preview the OSU game (6:00), how Michigan's defense stacks up against the OSU offense (11:00), how Michigan's offense stacks up against the OSU defense (15:30), the Michigan special teams debacle (18:45), predictions (22:45), and what we're thankful for (27:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's defensive stalwart against Holy Cross (2:45), the comprehensive beatdown of Villanova in Philly (4:00), what impressed us from the first three games (9:00), Michigan's lackluster performance over Rutgers (12:30), Nick's experience in Piscataway (16:00), our preview of Indiana (19:15), our predictions (25:00), a look at the national games this week (27:15) and preview the Mohegan Sun Tournament (36:00).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's ass-kicking of Penn State (1:15), does any team scare us outside of Alabama and season current season expectations (8:30), our Rutgers preview (11:15), the national landscape for college football (14:30), Michigan's first basketball game against Norfolk State (19:00), the rematch against Villanova (23:45), our early obsession with Zion Williamson (29:00) and our Rutgers predictions (30:45).

In this episode we discuss Maryland’s firing of former Michigan coach D.J. Durkin (2:00), preview Penn State (7:00), whether Tarik Black could change Michigan’s offense (11:15), analyze the CFP rankings (13:00), give our prediction for Michigan and Penn State (17:30) and break down the national games (22:00).

In this episode we preview the full Michigan basketball team. We start with point guard battle between Zavier Simpson and two guys chasing him (1:30), move to shooting guard to discuss the fearless Jordan Poole (5:45), discuss the Charles Matthews island small forward spot (11:00), Isaiah Livers, Brandon Johns and Ignas Brazdeikis battling for power forward minutes (14:45), Josh’s lovefest for Colin Castleton and monster Jon Teske at center (23:15), Sean's prop bets for the upcoming season including Big Ten wins, players declaring for the NBA Draft, first team All-Big Ten predictions, Brazdeikis' scoring average and NCAA Tournament predictions (31:00).

In this episode we cover everything from the Michigan-Michigan State game, including the pregame antics (4:00), Michigan's elite defense (9:00), Michigan's steady offense and praise for Karan Higdon (13:45), our thoughts on Shea Patterson after eight games (18:00), the Ohio State mess (21:00), preview the national games for the week (23:45), and Sean's field hockey roundup (30:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's ass-kicking of Wisconsin in Ann Arbor (2:45), should Paul Chryst be on the hot seat (6:00), Robert Bondy joins us to talk about Michigan State's season up to this point (10:15), MSU's success producing wide receivers and quarterbacks (13:00), MSU's surprise victory over Penn State (15:45), the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry and preview for the game (18:00), our predictions for Saturday (30:00), and our picks for games around the country (37:30).

In this jam-packed episode, we discuss Michigan's comprehensive victory over Maryland (2:00), Michigan's offense finding its groove (5:00), previewing Wisconsin's start to the season and what they do well (7:30), our interview with Noah Stern discussing BYU, Jonathan Taylor, a worse than usual defense, Alex Hornibrook, and his prediction for Saturday (16:00). We then give our predictions for the game (35:00), what games we like in the national landscape (46:30) before ending with Sean's field hockey soap box and our plans for the weekend in Ann Arbor (54:00).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's uninspiring victory over Northwestern (2:00), the rapid defensive improvement in the second half (5:00), Karan Higdon's excellent performance (8:00), our biggest breakout players (11:00), Nick's Ryder Cup update (14:30), Notre Dame-Stanford and Ohio State-Penn State thoughts (17:30), our Maryland preview and discussion of their toxic culture (22:30), other games we're excited about this weekend (32:30) and Sean rants about terrible Michigan penalties (40:30).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's shellacking of Nebraska (2:15), the emergence of Hutchinson and Turner (5:45), what we want to see against Northwestern (10:15), our interview with Jamie Klein discussing this season, RB depth issues, Clayton Thorson, this season's outlook and Jamie's best Northwestern student experience (14:00), the recap of the national landscape from last weekend (33:15), games we're looking forward to this weekend (38:30), our predictions for Michigan and Northwestern (45:00), and our basketball six pack overreactions (48:30). Article from Jamie's story: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2013/10/07/campus/2-students-charged-with-stealing-northwestern-ohio-state-game-equipment-ryan-field/

In this episode we discuss Michigan's win over SMU (1:30), what position groups impressed us (5:00), which individuals we're highest on so far (7:30), our Nebraska interview with Jess Howes about this season, Scott Frost, expectations going forward, and Jess's prediction for Saturday (14:00). Lastly, we give our preview and prediction for Saturday (30:00), betting games around the country (34:30), and Sean's field hockey update (38:45).

In this episode we discuss our new hero Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open victory (2:00), Michigan's State disastrous trip to Tempe (7:00), Michigan's dominant performance over Western Michigan (9:15), preview Michigan's straightforward matchup against SMU (18:45), our upset picks around the country (25:00), and preview our guests for next week (32:00).

In this episode, we discuss everything Notre Dame, including their experience in South Bend (2:00), Josh Metellus' questionable targeting call (5:45), Michigan's overall defensive effort (8:45), Michigan's woeful offensive line (13:00), Harbaugh's awful playcalling and disregard for tempo (17:00), our under-researched Western Michigan preview and predictions (24:45), which Big Ten team impressed us the most (31:00), and who is on upset alert for Week 2 (34:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's final two basketball games in Spain (2:45), Tarik Black's horrible injury news (5:00), and preview the Michigan-Notre Dame showdown in South Bend (13:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan Basketball's trip to Spain (2:00), Michigan's basketball schedule (5:00), Urban Meyer and DJ Durkin scandals (6:45), Shea Patterson officially named the starter (17:00), Michigan's first half of the schedule (20:00), why we fear Wisconsin but not Hornibrook (24:30), the challenges of Michigan State and Penn State (27:00), the end of the schedule finishing with Ohio State (29:30), and our record predictions (32:30).

In this episode we discuss Kareem Walker's transfer from Michigan (2:15), Shea Patterson's venture into baseball (7:15), Harbaugh's disdain for nervous birds (11:15), Michigan basketball offseason updates (14:00), Quinn Hughes' return to Michigan hockey (20:00), LeBron's charitable offseason (24:00), and why we love sports (31:30).

In this episode we discuss the British Open featuring Tiger Woods and Francisco Molinari (2:15), The Basketball Tournament and Elam's Ending (9:30), the future of the three-pointer (12:15), thoughts on expanding the College Football Playoff (14:45), Harbaugh's record against Michigan State and Ohio State (18:15), Michigan's QB situation (22:15), biggest fear on Michigan's schedule (26:00) and Nick and I pretend to realign the Big Ten football conference (29:00).

In this episode we discuss the World Cup final (1:15), our surprise teams of the tournament (6:15), a Kylian Mbappe lovefest (11:30), did Luka Modric deserve the Golden Ball (15:45), far-fetched predictions for World Cup 2022 (21:00), U.S. Soccer's outlook moving forward (24:00), our Wimbledon recap and the state of tennis (27:30), no tiebreak at Wimbledon (34:00), D.J. Carton commits to Ohio State (42:00), the state of Michigan basketball (45:45) and who impressed us at Summer League (51:30).

In this episode we discuss France's knockout over Belgium (2:45), Croatia denies England bringing it home (7:00), Duncan Robinson getting paid (13:00), Sean's recruiting talk (18:30), Jaron Faulds transfer and basketball talk (23:45), plus Wimbledon update and Serena's dominance (28:45).

In this episode we discuss the France and Argentina epic (1:15), Uruguay's staunch defense (4:00), Putin's takedown of Spain (8:00), Croatia's PK heroics against Denmark (12:30), Neymar and co. over Mexico (15:45), Belgium's escape over Japan (20:15), predictions for England and Switzerland to the quarters (25:30), quarterfinal predictions (29:00), and a wild start to the NBA offseason (31:00).

In this episode, Sean breaks down Michigan football's recruiting update (1:30), Moe gets drafted to the Lakers (6:00), top NBA draft picks (11:00), under the radar picks (17:00), Uruguay's demolition and Spain's great escape (20:30), France's crucial clash with Denmark and Croatia's shock start and Argentina's latch ditch effort (26:15), Brazil's back on track, Mexico keeps rolling and Germany saves the day (32:30) and Belgium- England collusion and Colombia's brilliant attack (39:00).

In this episode, Nick explains what happened at the U.S. Open (1:30), Putin's victorious Russia (10:00), a Spain-Portugal epic (13:00), France's lackluster start (16:45), Messi's mishaps against Iceland (21:00), Belgium's opening game rout (24:00), Mexico's historic victory over Germany (28:00), Yellow Card accumulation explanation (32:30), the top picks in the NBA Draft (34:45), Michigan's opponents in the draft (44:45), what will happen to our beloved Moritz (49:15) and Sean's Michigan update (54:19).

We go through every group in the World Cup, starting with Mo Salah, Russia and Uruguay in Group A (3:00), why we think Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain should advance in Group B (8:00), why we believe everyone is chasing France for second place in Group C (14:15), can Argentina and Messi breakthrough in the "Group of (D)eath" (21:30), how will Brazil fare against three above-average Group E opponents (28:45), can anyone stop the German machine in Group F (34:00), can England or Belgium break through from Group G (39:45), whether Colombia can win a wildly open Group H (47:45), Sean's burning World Cup questions (54:30), and Michigan sports update (59:30).