Podcasts about Ferris State University

Colton Haynes is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ferris State University. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Coach Haynes talks to us about: Why process and development of the athletes is key year round How support and buy in from sport coaches and administration can make your job more enjoyable That the key to having a successful season is adjusting to make athletes available to play Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/

In our final hour, Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan's win over Purdue last night, looked ahead to this weekend's game against Duke, talked about what makes this team different, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke Steve Brockelbank, who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about if there's any possibility of FSU jumping for DII to FCS, talked about what would need to happen in order for that to happen, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview, Huge spoke Steve Brockelbank, who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about if there's any possibility of FSU jumping for DII to FCS, talked about what would need to happen in order for that to happen, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking some Hockey, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined in studio by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. During that time, he and Huge gave their thought's on MSU and their win over UCLA last night, talked about the run that Michigan Basketball is on, as well as their win over Purdue, Mitch told us how he can help with your retirement, and more! In our first hour, we were also joined by Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach Dan Watson. He and Huge talked about how well the Griffins and Red Wings have been playing lately, talked about Olympic Hockey, and more. We were also joined by Indy Radio Host Dan Dakich. He and Huge talked about Michigan and their win over Purdue, and more. Mitch Lyons stuck around for the first segment of the second hour to talk a little bit about our Detroit Tigers. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan Basketball and their domination over Purdue last night, talked about the path moving forward, and more. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal. He and Huge talked about Michigan State's win over UCLA last night, Graham gave us his opinion on Michigan Basketball, and more. In our final hour, Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about Michigan's win over Purdue last night, looked ahead to this weekend's game against Duke, talked about what makes this team different, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke Steve Brockelbank, who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about if there's any possibility of FSU jumping for DII to FCS, talked about what would need to happen in order for that to happen, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Russell is a Senior Engineer at General Motors and a commercial real estate investor in metro Detroit, with prior experience at Chrysler and Ford, where he filed three automotive engineering patents. A former Division II college football player at Ferris State University, he brings discipline and drive to investing. Russell and his wife Paula began their real estate journey in 2019 with single family rentals, executed a successful BRRRR strategy, and expanded into multifamily with a five unit acquisition in 2024. He joined Rod's Warrior Group in October 2024 and continues to self manage and grow their portfolio with a focus on long term wealth building.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   Why Detroit became Russell's secret investing weapon The real reason Russell went all in on multifamily How discovering the Warrior Group changed his trajectory Finding deals in markets where everyone else gave up The financing tricks Russell uses to get deals done Why October 2024 was a turning point for Russell The power of joining a team when you want to scale What's next as Russell and his team level up   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Remastered edition: re-edited and shortened for clarity and pace.We trace Jeff Natchez's path from Flint open gyms and sandlots to a Detroit Tigers draft pick, rookie ball under a young Jim Leyland, and a second career in optometry. Honest reflections on choices, mentors, and coming home frame a story about resilience and community.A Flint kid grows up in the city's golden era, spends every spare hour on open courts and dusty diamonds, and learns how far grit can take you. That kid becomes a Tigers draft pick, rides the rookie-ball buses with a 26-year-old Leyland, and shares a field with future stars like Lance Parrish and Mark Fidrych. Then spring training delivers the phone call that changes the dream's shape—and what happens next is the heart of this conversation.We sit down with optometrist and former multi-sport standout Jeff Natchez to trace the full arc: Saginaw Valley showdowns with Flint Northern and Pontiac Central, the scout who believed early, and the surreal shock of patrolling right field at Tiger Stadium as a high school senior. Jeff opens up about the hard fork at eighteen—college under Bo Schembechler or a pro contract—and why hindsight suggests a different choice, even as the minors delivered priceless lessons in professionalism, poise, and preparation. The details are vivid and human: cold opening nights in Clinton, Iowa, clubhouse laughter, and the way Leyland handled teenagers like a steady metronome.The turn toward optometry isn't a retreat—it's a reinvention. A long drive to Las Vegas sparks a plan, Ferris State University sharpens the craft, and a role in Reno with an ophthalmologist builds a second life anchored in precision and care. Jeff explains how the same fundamentals that defined Flint—accountability, mentorship, and access—shaped his work and his return home. We also honor the mentors who mattered, from playground supervisors who taught the basics to local legends like Rick Leach who showed what “it” looks like up close.If you love Michigan sports history, underdog resilience, or stories about changing course with grace, this episode belongs on your list. Subscribe, rate, and review—and tell us: what choice at eighteen would you make differently today?The Mitten Channel is a network of podcasts.  

In our final hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about the Lions in the off-season, gave their opinions on Maxx Crosby, talked about the Super Bowl, and more. We were then joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge previewed the Super Bowl and gave their picks, Mitch told us how he can help with your retirement, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Perrmella Harris, who is the Cheer and Stunt Coach at Ferris State University. She told what Cheer and Stunt is all about, talked about a competition happening at Wink Arena on Sunday, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview, Huge spoke with Perrmella Harris, who is the Cheer and Stunt Coach at Ferris State University. She told what Cheer and Stunt is all about, talked about a competition happening at Wink Arena on Sunday, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Lions, the NFL, Michigan and Michigan State Basketball, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first two hours, we were joined in studio by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast, Sports Illustrated, and Real GM. During that time, Jeff and Huge talked about the Lions in the off-season, talked about expectations for the off-season and next season, talked about the Seahawks and Patriots playing in the Super Bowl and gave their predictions, discussed some of the storylines surrounding the NFL, and much more. In our second hour, Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to talk about Michigan's dominating win over Penn State last night, to talk about Michigan Football in the off-season, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Greg Heeres about Tarik Skubal's arbitration, the Valdez signing, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about the Lions in the off-season, gave their opinions on Maxx Crosby, talked about the Super Bowl, and more. We were then joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge previewed the Super Bowl and gave their picks, Mitch told us how he can help with your retirement, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Permella Harris, who is the Cheer and Stunt Coach at Ferris State University. She told what Cheer and Stunt is all about, talked about a competition happening at Wink Arena on Sunday, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From a family-built foundation to the bright lights of the Big Ten, Coach Jasmyn Walker's journey is rooted in purpose, preparation, and people.In this episode of Sports Life Talk, we sit down with Coach Jasmyn Walker, assistant coach at the University of Iowa, to unpack a story defined by legacy, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to growth — both on and off the court.Basketball wasn't just something Jasmyn Walker played growing up — it was the family language. Raised by parents who are both Hall of Famers at Ferris State University, she grew up in a household where accountability, competitiveness, and love for the game were non-negotiable. That environment produced results. Jasmyn, along with her sister and brother, all became 1,000-point scorers, learning early that confidence comes from preparation and ownership. One phrase from home still echoes today: players make plays — a mindset that now shapes how she coaches.As a collegiate player at Valparaiso University and Western Michigan University, Jasmyn carved out a standout career, finishing with over 1,100 points and a reputation as a versatile, high-IQ competitor. But it was after her playing days that her true calling began to take shape.Her coaching journey took her through Ferris State, Davenport, Butler, and Purdue Fort Wayne, where her impact became impossible to ignore. At Purdue Fort Wayne, she helped guide the program to a school-record 23-win season in 2024, blending player development, analytics, recruiting, and adaptability into one complete coaching approach. She often describes herself as a “Swiss Army knife” — ready to serve wherever needed — with one goal in mind: helping young women grow.That work opened the door to Iowa, where Jasmyn joined the Hawkeye staff under head coach Jan Jensen. Stepping into Iowa's culture, fanbase, and expectations brought everything full circle. The standard is clear. The work is relentless. And the mindset is blue-collar. As Jasmyn puts it, you're not going to outwork us.She also opens up about recruiting at the highest level — not as selling a vision, but as alignment. Finding athletes who fit Iowa's culture, who value development, relationships, and consistency, and who want to be part of something bigger than themselves. For Jasmyn, recruiting isn't transactional — it's relational.Beyond basketball, this episode pulls back the curtain on who Jasmyn Walker is away from the gym. A lover of music playlists, Marvel movies, and old-school Transformers films, she also talks food, faith, and staying grounded through it all. Her belief in God's timing and favor is central to how she approaches every step of her journey.This conversation is about more than wins and losses. It's about staying adaptable, serving where you're planted, and understanding that growth happens when preparation meets opportunity.Whether you're a player chasing the next level, a coach navigating the profession, or a fan who loves learning what builds elite programs, this episode delivers insight, honesty, and inspiration.Tap in and hear how Coach Jasmyn Walker is helping shape the present — and future — of Iowa women's basketball.

We were joined by Ferris State University's Head Football Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about Ferris winning their fourth National Championship in five years, Tony told us what this means to him, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. In our first hour, we were joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast so he and Huge could talk about that Lions loss to the Steelers yesterday. He and Huge gave their thought's on what seems to be missing with this team, gave their thought's on the Coaching, talked about slim chances of getting into the Playoffs, talked about what the off-season will be like, and much more. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us in our second hour to update us on Michigan Athletics. He and Huge talked about where the Coaching search is currently at, gave their thought's on Biff Poggi possibly being the next Head Coach, talked about how well Michigan Basketball has been playing, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt of Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about Ferris State's win over Harding over the weekend, talked about how stacked the Bulldog team is and how great the Coaching is, Tim updated us on Pat Fitzgerald's Coaching staff, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about what went wrong in that Lions loss to the Steelers last night, gave their thoughts' on what changes need to be made moving forward, talked about the poor Coaching and execution, and more. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to get his thought's on Michigan's Coaching search, talked about some comments that Biff Poggi made to the media earlier, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Ferris State University's Head Football Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about Ferris winning their fourth National Championship in five years, Tony told us what this means to him, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about what went wrong in that Lions loss to the Steelers last night, gave their thoughts' on what changes need to be made moving forward, talked about the poor Coaching and execution, and more. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to get his thought's on Michigan's Coaching search, talked about some comments that Biff Poggi made to the media earlier, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Ferris State University's Head Football Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about Ferris winning their fourth National Championship in five years, Tony told us what this means to him, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shep and Trent present their weekly "Heroes and Heels," highlighting who impressed and who did NOT over the sports weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ferris State Bulldogs head coach Tony Annese joins the show to preview their matchup with Harding in the D2 National Championship game this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University, as the FSU Bulldog Football team is getting ready to take on Newberry of South Carolina this weekend - and with win, they'll be heading to Texas to play for their fourth DII National Championship in five years. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to Ferris State Athletics to talk all about the great things they've got going for them. We were also joined by some of our other guests to talk about all about the Sherrone Moore situation. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to start the show updating us on all he knows about what's happened with Sherrone in the past 24 hours. He and Huge also gave their thought's on where Warde Manuel stands in all of this, talked about where Michigan goes from here, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us his thought's on the Moore situation. He and Huge also gave their thought's on who would be a good fit to replace Sherrone, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University, as the FSU Bulldog Football team is getting ready to take on Newberry of South Carolina this weekend - and with win, they'll be heading to Texas to play for their fourth DII National Championship in five years. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to Ferris State Athletics to talk all about the great things they've got going for them. We were also joined by some of our other guests to talk about all about the Sherrone Moore situation. Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us to start the show updating us on all he knows about what's happened with Sherrone in the past 24 hours. He and Huge also gave their thought's on where Warde Manuel stands in all of this, talked about where Michigan goes from here, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us his thought's on the Moore situation. He and Huge also gave their thought's on who would be a good fit to replace Sherrone, and much more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com joined us in our second hour to keep the conversation going about Sherrone Moore. Anthony and Huge talked about some of the latest news that's been coming out, gave their thought's on the future of Warde Manuel, and much more. We were then joined by Ben Bosscher from our affiliate 100.9 the Mitt in the Great Lakes Bay Region. He gave us his initial reaction to what he heard last night, talked about some of the recent news that's come out, gave his thought's on Warde Manuel, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their thought's on that win over the Cowboys, they talked about how the Lions and the Rams stack up against each other, discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the Lions currently, gave their predictions on the game, and much more. We were then joined by New York Times Best Selling Author John U. Bacon. He talked about all that he's learned in the past 24 hours, gave his thought's on the future of Warde Manuel, and told us about his new book "The Gales of November." We were then joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State. He and Huge talked about the Ladies Volleyball team taking on Tampa tonight in the Elite Eight. We were then joined by Tia Brandel-Wilhelm, who is Ferris State's Head Women's Volleyball Coach. She talked about their match with Tampa tonight in the Elite Eight, told us about their great work ethic and culture, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University, as the FSU Bulldog Football team is getting ready to take on Newberry of South Carolina this weekend - and with win, they'll be heading to Texas to play for their fourth DII National Championship in five years. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to Ferris State Athletics to talk all about the great things they've got going for them. We were also joined by some of our other guests to talk about Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the Detroit Lions, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by FSU Head Football Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about how the season went for the team as a whole, talked about the family culture as FSU, they talked about some of the star players on the team, previewed Saturday's game against Newberry of South Carolina, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about how good Michigan Basketball has been playing, talked about last night's win over Villanova, talked a little Michigan Football, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University, as the FSU Bulldog Football team is getting ready to take on Newberry of South Carolina this weekend - and with win, they'll be heading to Texas to play for their fourth DII National Championship in five years. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to Ferris State Athletics to talk all about the great things they've got going for them. We were also joined by some of our other guests to talk about Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, the Detroit Lions, and more. In our first hour, we were joined by FSU Head Football Coach Tony Annese. He and Huge talked about how the season went for the team as a whole, talked about the family culture as FSU, they talked about some of the star players on the team, previewed Saturday's game against Newberry of South Carolina, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about how good Michigan Basketball has been playing, talked about last night's win over Villanova, talked a little Michigan Football, and more. Throughout our final two hours, we were joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. During that time, he and Huge gave their thought's on the Detroit Lions and that win over the Cowboys, they previewed Sunday's game against the Rams, talked about what they need to do to make the Playoffs, they talked about how well MSU Basketball has been playing this season, talked about the hiring of Pat Fitzgerald and his impact, talked about the Detroit Tigers and gave their thought's on what's going to happen with Tarik Skubal, and the very recent firing of Michigan Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore. We wrapped up the second hour talking with Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com about Sherrone Moore getting fired today. He told us everything he knows. In our final hour, we kept the conversation going about the firing of Sherrone Moore. We kicked off the hour talking with Jim Brandstatter who is the former voice of Michigan Football. He gave us his initial reaction to what he's recently heard in regards to Sherrone Moore. We were then joined by Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so he could give us his thought's on Sherrone Moore, talked about where Michigan goes from here, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Adventures in Advising podcast, Matt and Ryan sit down with Michael Zaborowski, Director of Academic Advising at Ferris State University!Michael shares how Ferris State is transforming advising through a $500,000 grant, a groundbreaking collaboration with NACADA, and launching the new Center for Advising Excellence and Advising Fellows Program, designed to strengthen professional development, enhance student support, and build a unified advising community across Ferris State. Plus: Back to the Future, family adventures, and an on campus wedding!Tune in to hear how strategic partnerships and innovative leadership are shaping the future of academic advising, as well as a dash of pop culture nostalgia!Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

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Welcome to the Fore Golfers Network/Michigan Golf Live Podcast Ep 501 - 2025 Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony This episode is a change of pace from our normal focus as we bring you inside the 2025 Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on the campus of Ferris State University, home of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame.   One of the largest crowds in several years gathered to celebrate Loretta Larkin, Michael Harris, John Lindert, and the late Dr. Roger Ostrander. Join Michigan Golf Live Host Bill Hobson as he interviews each of the honorees and shares his own passion and thoughts for how special this game is and the blessings golf continues to provide.   ---------------- Subscribe to the FGN Podcast Watch FGN videos on YouTube Check out our other sports pod: Church Pew Sports TEXT or CALL (989) 272-2383 to share your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and questions      

October 28, 2025 ~ Rob Bentley, the "voice of the Bulldogs" and associate athletics director at Ferris State University, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the Bulldogs football team riding a 22-game winning streak as they defend their national championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2025 ~ Dr. Daniel Atwood, director of bands at Ferris State University, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie live at Ferris State to discuss the marching band being revived after a 30-year hiatus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2025 ~ Amy Dorey, professor of the Hospitality Management Program at Ferris State University, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to discuss the program and the students taking part in a variety of key roles at the X Games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as it's Anchor-Bone week and they've got a big game against Grand Valley this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks connected to Ferris State so we could talk about that game, other sports and more. We kicked off the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink. He and Huge talked about what a big week it is for Ferris State, talked about what's happening with some of the other sports, talked about some of the other things happening on and off campus, talked about the growth at Ferris, and much more. We were then joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com so he and Huge could preview Michigan/Michigan State. Clayton and Huge talked about what the keys to winning are for Michigan, and more. Jim Comparoni from Spartanmag.com then joined us to give us some Spartan perspective on Saturday's game. He filled us in on what he thinks the Spartans need to do to win, talked about some of their stand-out players, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as it's Anchor-Bone week and they've got a big game against Grand Valley this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks connected to Ferris State so we could talk about that game, other sports and more. We kicked off the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink. He and Huge talked about what a big week it is for Ferris State, talked about what's happening with some of the other sports, talked about some of the other things happening on and off campus, talked about the growth at Ferris, and much more. We were then joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com so he and Huge could preview Michigan/Michigan State. Clayton and Huge talked about what the keys to winning are for Michigan, and more. Jim Comparoni from Spartanmag.com then joined us to give us some Spartan perspective on Saturday's game. He filled us in on what he thinks the Spartans need to do to win, talked about some of their stand-out players, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Head Football Coach Tony Annese so he and Huge could preview Saturday's big game. They also talked about how the season has been going for the team, talked about some of the stand-out players, discussed the great culture they have, they talked about Trinidad Chambliss and the impact he's making at Ole Miss, and more. We were then joined by Sandy Gholston who is part of the Ferris State Broadcast team. He and Huge talked about what a big week this is for Ferris and Grand Valley, gave their thought's on the match-up, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their opinions on how the Lions looked in that win over Tampa Bay, talked about all of the injuries, talked about some of the stand-out players, talked about how many wins they think the Lions will have this season, and much more. We were then joined by Ryan Hodges who is the Senior Defensive Assistant/Executive Director of Bulldog Football. He and Huge talked about how the season has gone for the Bulldogs, talked about what's really impressive about the team, looked ahead to Saturday, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked about the Michigan/Michigan State game on Saturday, talked about keys to winning the game for Michigan, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as it's Anchor-Bone week and they've got a big game against Grand Valley this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks connected to Ferris State so we could talk about that game, other sports and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Head Football Coach Tony Annese so he and Huge could preview Saturday's big game. They also talked about how the season has been going for the team, talked about some of the stand-out players, discussed the great culture they have, they talked about Trinidad Chambliss and the impact he's making at Ole Miss, and more. We were then joined by Brody Keiser who is the voice of Ferris State Hockey. He talked about how Coach Riley, his staff and team have been doing in year one, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as it's Anchor-Bone week and they've got a big game against Grand Valley this weekend. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks connected to Ferris State so we could talk about that game, other sports and more. In our first hour, we were joined by Head Football Coach Tony Annese so he and Huge could preview Saturday's big game. They also talked about how the season has been going for the team, talked about some of the stand-out players, discussed the great culture they have, they talked about Trinidad Chambliss and the impact he's making at Ole Miss, and more. We were then joined by Brody Keiser who is the voice of Ferris State Hockey. He talked about how Coach Riley, his staff and team have been doing in year one, and more. Throughout our second hour, we were joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. During that time, he and Huge previewed this weekend's Michigan/Michigan State game, gave their thought's how that game will go, gave their opinions on the leadership at MSU and if things need to change, and more. They also talked about Ferris State Football and the impact that Coach Annese makes on the team, and how he builds teams to be Champions, discussed the culture at FSU, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Kurt Westendorp who is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Ferris State. He talked about what goes into developing a team, talked about the roster, told us about the importance of culture, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Rob Bentley who is the voice of Bulldog Football. He and Huge talked about the foundation of the Anchor-bone Classic and the rivalry between Ferris and Grand Valley, talked about players that have left as well as players that have had to step in, talked about the offense and defense, discussed the leadership of Tony Annese, and more. We were then joined by Drew Burton who is the Offensive Line Coach at Ferris State. He talked about why he wanted to come to Ferris State to Coach under Tony Annese, talked about the importance of the right relationships, told us about developing the players, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final hour, we were joined by Ahmed Fareed from NBC Sports so he and Huge could talk about a big weekend in College Football. They gave their thought's on Michigan/Washington, MSU/Indiana, talked about some of the storylines surrounding the Big Ten, and more. We were then joined by Dan Metlach who is the Head Football Coach at Michigan Tech University. He filled us in on how his team has been playing this season, previewed this weekend's game against Ferris State, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about a big game between Ferris and Michigan Tech, looked ahead to the Anchorbone Classic next weekend between Ferris State and Grand Valley, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Dan Metlach who is the Head Football Coach at Michigan Tech University. He filled us in on how his team has been playing this season, previewed this weekend's game against Ferris State, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about a big game between Ferris and Michigan Tech, looked ahead to the Anchorbone Classic next weekend between Ferris State and Grand Valley, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During our "Moving Ferris Forward" interview, Huge spoke with Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about a big game between Ferris and Michigan Tech, looked ahead to the Anchorbone Classic next weekend between Ferris State and Grand Valley, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Football, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Michigan/Washington as John Borton from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about what improvements they would like to see with the team, gave their thoughts on the coaching, talked about what Michigan needs to do to win, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us to talk about Michigan State/Indiana. He and Huge previewed how they think that game will go, gave their thought's on what happens with Jonathan Smith, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to talk more Michigan/Washington. He and Huge talked about the key things Michigan needs to do to win that game, looked ahead on the schedule, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by George Blaha who is the voice of MSU Football. He and Huge talked about that bad loss to UCLA, talked about what needs to change with this team moving forward, talked about Jonathan Smith, and more. We were then joined by Jake Butt from the Big Ten Network. He gave us his thought's on Michigan/Washington, MSU/Indiana, Cignetti staying at Indiana, the rest of the Big ten, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He gave us his thought's on MSU, talked about if Jonathan Smith is on the hot seat, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Ahmed Fareed from NBC Sports so he and Huge could talk about a big weekend in College Football. They gave their thought's on Michigan/Washington, MSU/Indiana, talked about some of the storylines surrounding the Big Ten, and more. We were then joined by Dan Metlach who is the Head Football Coach at Michigan Tech University. He filled us in on how his team has been playing this season, previewed this weekend's game against Ferris State, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at Ferris State University. He and Huge talked about a big game between Ferris and Michigan Tech, looked ahead to the Anchorbone Classic next weekend between Ferris State and Grand Valley, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premier radio show and podcast. Co-hosts John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman are celebrating 10 years of traveling the great state of Michigan.On this episode:Michael Hensley of Michigan's Thumbcoast tells listeners about several spooky Port Huron events, including the Murder & Mayhem Trolley Tours, classic films and more through Port Huron Museums.Gonzo and Amy check in with one of Michigan's best hamburger stands, Hamburger Mikey in Muskegon.We hear from two Ferris State University professors about what students are learning about the Michigan hospitality industry..And their good friend Brittney Primeau at Crystal Mountain Resort talks about the scenic chairlift rides where visitors can see the fall colors in four different counties at the top of a ski hill.Behind the Mitten airs on 22 radio stations across the state of Michigan every weekend. Learn more at amyandgonzo.com.

Welcome to Season 14 Episode 39 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this week's episode, Lisa chats with former top junior and long-time coach and coach-educator, Kyle LaCroix.We've kind of followed a theme in our most recent episodes, one in which we've examined the state of junior tennis coaching and how to make it a better experience for the coaches, players, and parents. The hope is that, through these conversations, we can get the ball rolling to improve coach education, parent education, and the overall experience of families and professionals involved in our sport.Here's a little bit more about Kyle and why he's a great guest to tackle this subject:Kyle LaCroix has a proven track record of service and success in the racquet sports industry. A RSPA (Racquet Sports Professionals Association  , Formerly USPTA) Master Professional, and a decorated industry veteran that is also certified by RSPA Padel, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), Registro Profesional de Tenis (RPT), Global Professional Tennis Coaches Association (GPTCA) and the United States Center For Coaching Excellence (USCCE). Kyle has spent the past 25+ years as one of the foremost experts and leaders in coach development. Having worked with players of all levels, across numerous racquet sports as well as coaches, Kylebrings with him a wealth of knowledge through work at clubs and academies. Kyle has served the racquet sportsindustry in a multitude of capacities including being a RSPA Florida Division Tester/Coach Developer for 17  years and a member of the RSPA National College Curriculum Committee, The RSPA National Membership Committee, The RSPA Strategic Planning Committee as well as other board appointments. Kyle has tested, certified and mentored over 1700 individual tennis coaches from around the world.  In 2014, Kyle became the youngest recipient of the RSPA National Tester/Coach Developer of The Year Award.  Kyle is The Chief Education Officer of SETS. He holds a B.S. Degree from Ferris State University in Professional Tennis Management. A B.S. Degree in Marketing as well as an MBA from The University of Michigan. He also has an M.Ed. from Stanford University.To get in touch with Kyle, you can email him at kyle.lacroix@setsconsulting.org. You can also follow him on Twitter @SETS_Consulting and Instagram @sets_consulting.For our podcast with Kyle's wife, Lisa, go to https://parentingaces.com/podcasts/love-serving-autism-ft-lisa-pugliese-lacroix/.As always, I am available for one-to-one consults to work with you as you find your way through the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://parentingaces.com/shop/category/consult-with-lisa-stone/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠online shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.CREDITSIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about the Tigers taking on the Mariners in game five tonight as Jordan Hall from the "Eat 'em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" joined us. He gave us his thought's on how the Tigers looked in game four, previewed tonight's game and how he thinks it goes, and more. We were then joined by Chris Castellani from the "Chris and Company" podcast. He and Huge talked about what worries them about tonight's game against the Mariners, talked about what makes them confident, discussed the future of the team - win or lose, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He and Huge talked about tonight's game against the Mariners, talked about which players they think will make a big impact tonight, gave their predictions on the game, and more. We were then joined by Alex Urban from the "Eat 'em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" so we could get his thought's on how tonight goes. He talked about what makes him feel confident in tonight's game and what doesn't, gave his prediction, and more. We were then joined by Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com so he and Huge could preview MSU/UCLA. We were then joined by Greg Heeres so we could get his prediction on tonight's game. He and Huge talked about Skubal pitching, talked about the bats needing to step up, discussed the Lions/Chiefs, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Mike Tirico from NBC Sports so he and Huge could preview the Lions/Chiefs Sunday night. He and Huge talked about the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, Mike gave us his thought's on the Tigers as he's a big fan, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University's President Dr. Bill Pink. He and Huge talked about the buzz surrounding former FSU QB Trinidad Chambliss, Dr. Pink challenged everyone to check out the Anchor-Bone Classic October 25th, talked about a big win for Ferris State Hockey over Western Michigan, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final hour, we were joined by Mike Tirico from NBC Sports so he and Huge could preview the Lions/Chiefs Sunday night. He and Huge talked about the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, Mike gave us his thought's on the Tigers as he's a big fan, and more. We then had a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University's President Dr. Bill Pink. He and Huge talked about the buzz surrounding former FSU QB Trinidad Chambliss, Dr. Pink challenged everyone to check out the Anchor-Bone Classic October 25th, talked about a big win for Ferris State Hockey over Western Michigan, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#47 Supporting Every Skater (Pt. 2) How to use parents to help the player with Dr. Brady FlachsIn Episode 47, we continue exploring the connections between education and hockey with Dr. Brady Flachs, a Professor of Education at Ferris State University.Brady, a father of four hockey-playing boys, brings over 20 years of teaching experience to the conversation. Host Zack Nowak, a former Special Education teacher, joins him to bridge the gap between classroom strategies and coaching on the ice.Each episode, we'll tackle one key question, drawing from education research and teaching strategies to help coaches develop their teams more effectively.In this episode, we answer the question of How do we use parents as a tool to help the player?Join the discussion on X at USAHockeyCoach

We kicked off the final hour of the show talking about the Lions/Bears as we were joined by Lorin Cox from the "Locked on Bears Podcast." He and Huge talked about how week one went for the Lions and Bears, they gave their thought's on how Sunday's match-up will go, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Dan Miller in regards to the Lions. We were then joined by Doug Skene so we could get his thought's on how Michigan's loss to Oklahoma looked, previewed tomorrow's game against CMU, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University's Athletic Director, Steve Brockelbank. He and Huge talked about where Ferris State Football ranks among all of the College programs throughout America, talked about what makes Ferris State's culture unique, previewed tomorrow's game against Tiffin, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Football, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined in studio by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. During that time, he and Huge talked about the Lions loss to the Packers, previewed Sunday's game against the Bears, talked about Michigan State's game against Youngstown State, Mitch filled us in on how he can help you with your retirement, and more. In our first hour, we were also joined by Dan Miller who is the voice of the Lions. He talked about what improvements he would like to see coming off that Packers loss, gave his thought's on how the Lions will do against the Bears, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their opinions on how the Lions looked in that loss to the Packers last weekend, talked about everything that needs to be improved before Sunday's game against the Bears, they talked about their expectations for the Lions in that Bears game, and much more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He and Huge gave their thought's on how the Spartans will do against Youngstown State, and more. We kicked off the final hour of the show talking about the Lions/Bears as we were joined by Lorin Cox from the "Locked on Bears Podcast." He and Huge talked about how week one went for the Lions and Bears, they gave their thought's on how Sunday's match-up will go, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Dan Miller in regards to the Lions. We were then joined by Doug Skene so we could get his thought's on how Michigan's loss to Oklahoma looked, previewed tomorrow's game against CMU, and more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University's Athletic Director, Steve Brockelbank. He and Huge talked about where Ferris State Football ranks among all of the College programs throughout America, talked about what makes Ferris State's culture unique, previewed tomorrow's game against Tiffin, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During our Moving Ferris Forward interview, we were joined by Dr. Kasey Thompson from Ferris State University so she could fill us in on Tech Week happening in Grand Rapids next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#46 Supporting Every Skater (Pt. 3): How do we help kids with following directions? with Dr. Brady FlachsIn Episode 46, we continue exploring the connections between education and hockey with Dr. Brady Flachs, a Professor of Education at Ferris State University.Brady, a father of four hockey-playing boys, brings over 20 years of teaching experience to the conversation. Host Zack Nowak, a former Special Education teacher, joins him to bridge the gap between classroom strategies and coaching on the ice.Each episode, we'll tackle one key question, drawing from education research and teaching strategies to help coaches develop their teams more effectively.In this episode, we answer the question of 'How do we help kids with following directions?'Join the discussion on X at USAHockeyCoach

Kasey Thompson, PhD joins The Huge Show ahead of Tech Week at Ferris State University to tell you all about how students and community members can expand their technical skillsets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as the Bulldogs are set to open up the Football season as they're taking on Pittsburg State of Kansas. We kicked off the show by talking with Sandy Gholston who is one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He and Huge talked about the amazing program that Tony Annese and his staff have put together, talked about what Ferris brings to the table this season, previewed tonight's game, and more. We were then joined by FSU Senior Defensive Assistant Ryan Hodges. He talked about how the Defense has been looking in the off-season, previewed tonight's game, talked about the importance of Culture at FSU, and so much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Rob Bentley who is another one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He gave us his thought's on how the team looks before heading into tonight's game, talked about how the off-season went, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill wanted to wrap up the show from "the Ditch" as he was joined by some more of the great people connected to Ferris State University. First he was joined by Tim Blashill who is the Assistant AD at Ferris. Tim told us what "the Ditch" is all about, talked about FSU Athletics as a whole, talked a little Hockey, and more. We were then joined by Coach Jeff Pierce who was inducted into the Ferris State Hall of Fame last night. He talked about what that meant to him talked about what makes Ferris special, and more. We were then joined by John Wayne Sonntag who is a Ferris State Alum. He talked about his time at Ferris before he left for the Military, talked about returning to FSU, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Joe Van Culin who runs "the Ditch." He talked about why "the Ditch" is what it is, talked about what it means to him, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as the Bulldogs are set to open up the Football season as they're taking on Pittsburg State of Kansas. We kicked off the show by talking with Sandy Gholston who is one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He and Huge talked about the amazing program that Tony Annese and his staff have put together, talked about what Ferris brings to the table this season, previewed tonight's game, and more. We were then joined by FSU Senior Defensive Assistant Ryan Hodges. He talked about how the Defense has been looking in the off-season, previewed tonight's game, talked about the importance of Culture at FSU, and so much more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Rob Bentley who is another one of the voices of the Bulldogs. He gave us his thought's on how the team looks before heading into tonight's game, talked about how the off-season went, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Steve Brockelbank who is the Athletic Director at FSU. He and Huge talked about the Marching Band being back, talked about the Cheer & Stunt team, talked about the excitement surrounding the start of the season, and so much more. We were then joined by the Head Defensive Coordinator of the Bullogs, Tony Annese Jr. He and Huge talked about the changes from last year, talked about their philosophy, and much more. We were then joined by Brody Keiser who is the Ferris State Media team. He talked about how excited he is to have Bulldog Football back, talked about some of the players he thinks will make a major impact this year, and more. Bill wanted to wrap up the show from "the Ditch" as he was joined by some more of the great people connected to Ferris State University. First he was joined by Tim Blashill who is the Assistant AD at Ferris. Tim told us what "the Ditch" is all about, talked about FSU Athletics as a whole, talked a little Hockey, and more. We were then joined by Coach Jeff Pierce who was inducted into the Ferris State Hall of Fame last night. He talked about what that meant to him talked about what makes Ferris special, and more. We were then joined by John Wayne Sonntag who is a Ferris State Alum. He talked about his time at Ferris before he left for the Military, talked about returning to FSU, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Joe Van Culin who runs "the Ditch." He talked about why "the Ditch" is what it is, talked about what it means to him, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as the Bulldogs get set for the Football season which starts two weeks from tonight. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great leaders at Ferris State so we could talk about the Football team, what else is happening at FSU, and much more. We kicked off the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink. Dr. Pink filled us in on some of the great new things that are happening at Ferris - like the Marching Band, new Cheer/Stunt team, the new facilities, and so much more. We were then joined by the voice of the Bulldogs, Rob Bentley so he and Huge could break down the Bulldogs. They discussed some of the players that left, new guys that have been added to the team, talked about some of the key players, looked around the rest of the GLIAC, and so much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Sandy Gholston who is another one of the voices of the Bulldogs alongside Rob Bentley. He and Huge talked about Ferris State's amazing record over the past 5 years, discussed this year's team and everything they bring to the table, talked about the rest of the GLIAC, and so much more. We were then joined by Coach Ryan Hodges is the Co-Defensive Coordinator for the Bulldogs. He joined Huge to talk about the growth of this team from the Spring until now, talked about the guys this team has lost and gained, talked about what makes this team different, and much more. Throughout our final hour, we were joined by Ferris State Bulldogs Head Coach Tony Annese so he and Huge could look ahead to the start of the regular season two weeks from tonight. He and Huge also talked about how everything went for the team in the off-season, talked about all of the success Tony and the team have had, Tony told us what makes them so successful, talked about the family feel of the team, discussed the depth on this team, and so much more. We wrapped up the show talking with Greg Heeres who is one of our Tigers insiders. He and Huge talked about the rollercoaster ride these Tigers have been on, talked about the positives and negatives they see with this team right now, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Ferris State University as the Bulldogs get set for the Football season which starts two weeks from tonight. Throughout the show we were joined by some of the great leaders at Ferris State so we could talk about the Football team, what else is happening at FSU, and much more. We kicked off the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink. Dr. Pink filled us in on some of the great new things that are happening at Ferris - like the Marching Band, new Cheer/Stunt team, the new facilities, and so much more. We were then joined by the voice of the Bulldogs, Rob Bentley so he and Huge could break down the Bulldogs. They discussed some of the players that left, new guys that have been added to the team, talked about some of the key players, looked around the rest of the GLIAC, and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently National Business Development Manager Mike Cunningham attended the Business of Small College Athletics (BoSCA) Convention in Oak Brook, IL. While there, he captured amazing presentations from Athletic Directors around the country that we thought would bring value to our audience here at the Gill Connections Podcast.We'll have five BONUS episodes in a row every Thursday starting last Thursday. We'd love to hear feedback from you to confirm this was a VALUE GIVER to you.In the meantime, if you are a small college administrator, to check out BoSCA as we were thoroughly impressed with the Convention and the Organization as a whole.

This week, Donna and Orlando spoke about everything from fresh collard greens, vital city statistics, to innovative educational partnerships all of which celebrate Detroit's cultural legacy and future potential.They began with a brand-new segment, "Detroit by the Numbers" featuring Alex B Hill of Detroitography who breaks down surprising statistics shaping our city. These numbers tell a powerful story about civic participation, energy infrastructure, and housing vulnerability that affects every resident.Next, they welcomed Chef Keisha, crowned champion at Detroit is Different's 2025 Collard Green Cook-Off. Her Alabama-inspired greens earned a perfect score from the judges. More than just a culinary triumph, her story celebrates the cultural preservation work happening through food traditions that bring Detroiters together.Finally, they explored a groundbreaking educational partnership as Robin Kinnie of Audio Engineers of Detroit discussed their recent collaboration with Ferris State University. This alliance creates a clear pathway for Detroiters to transform technical training into university credits toward a bachelor's degree. From voter statistics to soul food traditions to educational innovation, this episode showcases the people working to preserve Detroit's cultural legacy while creating new opportunities for its future. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.