The Beat is a college sports podcast from The Athletic Detroit that takes you places you’d least expect. Hosts Nick Baumgardner, Brendan Quinn, Austin Meek and Colton Pouncy will talk all things Michigan college sports and be sure to keep you up to date on the Wolverines and Spartans.
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Nick and Brendan say goodbye to this version of The Beat. The guys talk about their new roles at The Athletic and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan answer some of your mailbag questions on college football and the future of the sport. The guys are also joined by The Athletic's Max Bultman to talk some Red Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Big Ten and SEC are on track to create super-conferences. Nick and Brendan don't hold back their opinions on what's going on with conference realignment. Plus, The Athletic's James Edwards III joins the show to talk about the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brendan and Nick answer your most pressing questions, including pressure checks this summer at Michigan and Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The only way to kick off summer is with a mailbag with Nick and Brendan! The guys answer your questions about Michigan/Ohio State, golf and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The world of NIL in college sports is here... and who better to dive into the chaos than Nick and Brendan?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan bring you the only pod that can break down the NFL Draft AND play Augusta National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and joined by The Athletic's Colton Pouncy to dive into Michigan State's spring football and all things around Mel Tucker's program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick is joined by The Athletic's Austin Meek to dive into Michigan's spring practice. What are some improvements being made with the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan recap a wild weekend of NCAA Tourney hoops, including Michigan's run to the Sweet 16, MSU's classic showdown with Duke and the best moments from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brendan and Nick's NCAA Tournament preview: Breaking down the paths of Michigan, Michigan State and the rest of the Big Ten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crack open a beer and come chat with Nick and Brendan on The Beat's first ever live room! The guys answer all your questions, including how to watch a football game, Michigan's most favorable tournament opponents and whether the Spartans have that "Izzo edge" this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's March! Nick and Brendan going in-depth about Michigan and Michigan State basketball, and their potential over the next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So... not sure if you've heard, but Juwan Howard was involved in a little situation. Nick and Brendan are here to unpack the incident. How and why it happened and what to make of the suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan open up the mailbag on this week's episode of The Beat. They discuss Jim Harbaugh's staff, mid-majors and the most famous contact in their phones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan are joined by Austin Meek to sort out all the details surrounding the Michigan football program. Harbaugh is staying, but now the OC and DC positions are vacant. What's the temperature in the locker room? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan rehash on their favorite topic: Jim Harbaugh's future. Harbaugh wants the Vikings job. Or does he? The Vikings want Harbaugh. Or do they? So many questions to be answered on this week's episode of The Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan continue to discuss your favorite topic: Is Jim Harbaugh staying or leaving? Is there anything in his contract that would tip his hand? Plus, thoughts on Juwan Howard's staff and roster construction. And bucket list games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coaches are coming and going. Nick and Brendan discuss all the rumors surrounding Jim Harbaugh and his future in coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy 2022! Nick and Brendan start the new year recapping an entertaining and success season of Michigan and Michigan State football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan preview Michigan's semifinal game vs. Georgia and Michigan State's Peach Bowl matchup vs. Pitt. Plus, the guys share some of their favorites John Madden memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
St. Nick and Brendan the Elf get in the holiday spirit and answer your mailbag questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan have some thoughts on the Heisman Trophy, the voting process and media reaction. Plus, it's hoops time; are the Spartans living up to preseason expectations? And does Juwan Howard have the Wolverines on the right track heading into 2022? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan take a lot at the bowl matchups of Michigan and Michigan State. What are Michigan's chances against Georgia? How will MSU's secondary fare against Kenny Pickett? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan have a lot to say about the recent coaching changes in college football and what it means for the future of the sport. Plus, they answer your mailbag questions on Michigan vs. Iowa, Aidan Hutchinson and Kenneth Walker III, and fan euphoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The drought is over! Jim Harbaugh and Michigan beat Ohio State 42-27. Nick and Brendan react to one of the biggest wins in program history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's "that" week, folks. Nick and Brendan have you covered for your Michigan vs. Ohio State talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The College Football Playoff is still a realistic possibility for Michigan and Michigan State. Nick and Brendan discuss the remaining two games for each program. Plus, the guys answer your mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's hoops time! Nick and Brendan preview Michigan and Michigan State's 2021-22 basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan try to crawl inside the mind of Mel Tucker, the hottest coach in college football. Plus, a Michigan postmortem and your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan fire up their mics and bring you a postgame reaction pod following Michigan State's huge win against Michigan in East Lansing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan are joined by The Athletic's Colton Pouncy and Austin Meek to dive even deeper into the biggest UM-MSU game in recent memory. What does each team need to do in order to come out with a win? Are Mel Tucker and Jim Harbaugh similar? Is the winner NY6 bowl bound? Plus, BQ's special game narrative! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's finally here. Michigan & Michigan State will play in a top 10 matchup for the first time since 1964. Nick Baumgardner and Brendan Quinn discuss the significance of the matchup for both programs. Which program needs the win more? Brendan guarantees a Lions win over the Eagles. Plus, the guys answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode of The Beat, Nick and Brendan discuss Michigan State's win this past weekend, as well as listener questions including LSU's situation and the antics in Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan get into the big wins for the Spartans and Wolverines, and discuss the coaching jobs of Jim Harbaugh and Mel Tucker this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wolverines and Spartans continue their undefeated seasons with wins over Wisconsin and Western Kentucky. Nick and Brendan discuss the progress Michigan and Michigan State have made. Plus mailbag questions including a discussion on *that* Urban Meyer video and Marcus Bingham Jr.'s development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan open up the show with a Ryder Cup recap and BQ's transition into basketball season. Then, the guys discuss the Wolverines and Spartans staying undefeated. Did Rutgers give Michigan an unexpected scare? Plus, a fantasy football update from The Athletic Detroit league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of The Beat, Nick and Brendan recap the weekend of football. Michigan State travels to south Florida and dominates Miami. How has Mel Tucker turned around the program so quickly? Michigan moves to 3-0 with a meeting against Rutgers looming. How important is the Wolverines offense line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan preview the Michigan State vs. Miami game. Brendan will be in attendance and we're looking forward to hearing about his experience... if he remembers it... Plus, if the Spartans exceed expectations this season, would the interest in Mel Tucker increase among top programs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan recap week 1 of the college football season. The Wolverines and Spartans both start their seasons with wins. How did they perform compared to their preseason expectations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of The Beat, Nick and Brendan look ahead to the 2021 college football season for the Wolverines and Spartans. What can we expect from both programs and head coaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Brendan react to the "alliance" between the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12. What does it mean for college sports? Anything at all? Plus, Emoni Bates commits to Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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