Podcasts about Michigan

The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, December 26, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight guest will be Johnny from Michigan. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie's game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream!

Christmas Day football was less than entertaining. Taylor has a rough show trying to figure out the Patriot's QB depth chart. Kyle Whittingham is reportedly the focus of Michigan's coaching search. Plus, Stugtoz, Mikey and Taylor talk it out before this weekend in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas Knox & Brady Quinn are in for The Dan Patrick Show on the day after Christmas as they humor the recent Kyle Whittingham rumors linking him to Michigan's open head coaching job. Plus, the guys talk about whether Travis Kelce is going to call it a career after this season or if he will still keep it going, have a fiery JJ Redick fueled version if "In Case You Missed It", and much more! #2prosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 3 of the show today, the guys ponder the upcoming coaching cycle in the NFL for 2026 and try to figure out who could be the newest and hottest hires for NFL teams. Plus, the guys talk about a new Michigan rumor, play a game of would you rather, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take begins with an NBA Christmas Day recap! Has the LeBron-Lakers relationship run its course? (0:00) Then, Michigan has zoned in on former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as their next leader. Is he a good fit? (24:15) Next, with the Cowboys eliminated, should Dak Prescott play next week? (39:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham has emerged as the leading candidate for the Michigan head coach position. Chip and Bud are live for an emergency episode to discuss the potential hire and how it could impact the Wolverines. Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who gets credit for starting a meme? Usually... nobody — they're made too quickly and organically. In the case of one of the most famous bait-and-switch memes of all time, the "Rick Roll," we may be looking at something experts call convergent evolution. Did the Rick Roll originate with a piece of code on the message board 4Chan, or with a prank call to a local sports show in Michigan? And why does the Rick Roll have such staying power? Is it codified in the DNA of the song itself? We explore the meme's origin, the history of the song, "Never Gonna Give You Up," and its impact on both internet users during COVID-19 and on the performer himself. This episode was originally published on Oct. 08, 2021. *** Survey alert: Tell us what you love about the show, what you want more of; what you could stand a little less of. And if you complete the survey, we'll send you an extra episode (what Ben's calling a "dashboard confessional") in January. Take the survey here: wbur.org/endlessthreadsurvey Thank you!

The Ohio State-Miami quarterfinal in the College Football Playoff is merely five days away. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle discuss the matchup between the Buckeyes and Hurricanes, what personnel changes we might see from OSU, thoughts on the rest of the CFP field, reactions to Kyle Whittingham emerging as the top candidate at Michigan and more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Happy Friday!! Man is out so F-Bomb Jen is in with Timmy. We discuss our Christmas and what we did. Michigan has their next Head Coach. Around the Big Ten Horn with Adam Rittenberg. Go to Jail. Jen is nervous about The Buckeyes. Too much NFL?? Christmas snacks and treats. Pick Your Parlay. Is Christmas better as a kid or an adult?? Timmy gives us his Die Hard movie review. Timmy plays some 02 National Championship sound and Back Page

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comAlex and Richard spend 23 minutes talking about Michigan's holiday hiring of former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham:* In a time of intense national focus on the age of people in leadership positions (hmm, wonder where that came from), the 66-year-old Whittingham is unusually old to be taking this job. We wouldn't worry.* Whittingham's recruiting at Utah became a pressure point that may have contributed to him leaving. How much does that matter as he moves to a job with a built-in financial advantage?* Whittingham has been coaching Big Ten teams in the Pac-12 and Big 12 for years. What does he need to do differently in the ACTUAL Big Ten?

In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods are back to discuss the Oregon Ducks taking care of business against James Madison, advancing in the College Football Playoffs and putting three Big Ten programs into the quarterfinals. Dan Lanning and company jumped all over the Dukes early, but allowed 28 points in the second half including 14 in the final quarter that gave JMU the backdoor cover (much to the chagrin of our hosts). The guys look ahead to the rest of the Big Ten bowl games, previewing each of them and giving their picks against the spread. Northwestern, Minnesota, Penn State, Illinois, USC, Iowa, Michigan & Nebraska are all in action before the calendar turns to 2026. On New Year's Eve No. 2 Ohio State takes on No. 10 Miami in the Cotton Bowl and then on New Year's Day No. 5 Oregon faces No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl and No. 1 Indiana faces No. 9 Alabama in the Rose Bowl. As always, they wrap up the podcast by answering listener email and live chat questions. For the video simulcasts of our POC please subscribe to your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Please follow, give the POC a five-star rating and post a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can bet all of the Big Ten games over at MyBookie! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to the news that Michigan is officially hiring former Utah HC Kyle Whittingham to be its new head football coach.

Rico kicked off and spent the first 3 hours of the show with the Lions' embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Vikings yesterday, which eliminated them from playoff contention. Then, he, David, and Kenny reacted to the news that Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as their new head football coach.

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle - 12/26/2025 Trent Rush on NBA Christmas Games, JJ Redick upset at LeBron and his pouting. Then Kyle Whittingham is named Michigan Head Coach. Today's guests include Robert Smith and Nick Ferguson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber in for Rich Eisen. In hour two, Brian discusses the Christmas day slate of NFL Games as well as the 49ers. Also, Eric Pincus, NBA National Writer for Bleacher Report joins the show to discuss the Christmas Day NBA slate of games. Finally, he talks about Michigan zeroing in on hiring a head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Up resumes with Kyle Whittingham emerging as the frontrunner for the Michigan head coaching job. Paul Finebaum joins to tell is if he's is a good fit for the Wolverines. (0:00) Then - John Harbaugh claims his relationship with Lamar is "A-plus." We break down his latest comments. (14:20) Next - The Broncos won ugly, and pushed their chances of being the 1 seed in the AFC even higher! Do you trust them to get to the Super Bowl? (23:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday edition of the program! It's an all Friends edition with Ryan Baker and DeVier Posey co-hosting. We open the show with Kyle Whittingham rumored to be going to Michigan and what that means for Ohio State. We react to the NFL and NBA played on Christmas Day. Ohio State takes on Miami very soon, and we listen to what Ryan Day has to say about the matchup. There's a concerning trend happening in College Basketball. We look at the NFL Playoffs and sneaky teams to watch. Tim May, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, What we Learned this week and 3 Things.

December 26, 2025 Hour 3 Pat Kirwan. Pat Kirwan joins the show for two segments. Who is Michigan going to hire.

The pre-board show for the Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, December 26, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight guest will be Johnny from Michigan. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie's game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream! Garry still a Facebook page where he posts a lot, but we do not stream there PLEASE BECOME A GARRFORCE PREMIUM MEMBER - SIGN UP AT GARRYMEIER.SUPERCARST.COM

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A man from Michigan has been arrested after security footage revealed him trying to persuade children at a residence in northern Scott County to let him in by falsely claiming their parents were injured outside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this intriguing episode, Dr. Mark Broomfield, author of Black Queer Dance, Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Straight,  explores the complex intersections of race, queerness, masculinity, and identity. It's a deep dive into the realities queer men of color face in dance, performance spaces, academia, and everyday life, including the pressure to “pass,” racial surveillance, and the politics of being “almost straight.” Mark and Rick share deeply personal stories that reveal how culture shapes expression, safety, and authenticity. This conversation shines a critical light on representation, lived experience, and what it truly means to embody queer identity in a racialized world. Key take aways from this episode Learn the cultural pressures Black queer men face around masculinity, performance, and the expectation to “pass” in different social environments.Discover how identity is strategically navigated, sometimes for safety and sometimes for self-preservation, especially for queer men of color.Learn why representation in dance and performance matters, and how history, stereotypes, and lived experience shape the queer Black artistic journey. About Mark Mark Broomfield, Associate Professor of English, Founder and Director of Performance as Social Change at SUNY Geneseo, holds a PhD in Critical Dance Studies from the University of California, Riverside, and an MFA from the University of Michigan, is a London-born award-winning scholar, artist, and performer of Jamaican heritage. His book Black Queer Dance: Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Almost Straight, is a groundbreaking exploration of black masculinity and sexual passing in American contemporary dance that examines core themes about the freedom of movement, freedom of expression, and sexual freedom and what they reveal about how we all move through the world. Watch for Broomfield's soon to be released Danced Out documentary. Connect With Mark Website Instagram Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

Carl and Mike get back into football talk as they react to reports of Max Crosby being shut down for the remainder of the season by the Raiders, leading to the pass rusher reportedly walking out of team facilities and Michigan agreeing to a 5-year deal with Kyle Whittingham. They then discuss the one Falcons unknown they want answered once the season comes to an end.

Carl and Mike get into some college football talk as they share thoughts on Michigan targeting former Utah head coach, Kyle Whittingham and as they discuss, they share thoughts on why they believe the Wolverines have not been able to lure a big name coach in the wake of firing Sherrone Moore. They then talk about the Georgia Bulldogs and share thoughts on Kirby Smart's comments in regards to Ole Miss still having their offensive staff intact therefore they will be just as challenging this time around as they were in the first meeting between the two teams.

In hour 3, Jansen & Stoney react to an ESPN report that former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham is emerging as the favorite to replace Sherrone Moore as Michigan head coach

The full Costa & Jansen with Heather show today. Stoney is in for Costa and joins Jansen in breaking down the Lions' season after they were eliminated from the playoffs. They also react to a report that Kyle Whittingham is close to being named the next head coach of Michigan.

Is he Michigan's next head coach?

Michigan found their man?

Doug's thoughts on Whittingham.

Detroit Lions have a huge off season ahead.

Alex Eckman is a cannabis chemist and entrepreneur with nearly a decade of hands-on experience in Michigan's cannabis industry. He recently earned hisdegree in Cannabis Chemistry from Lake Superior State University, where he led original research on product safety in vape hardware. Alex is the co-founder of Higher State Brands, a startup developing cannabis tech tools and consumer wellness products. His work bridges industry knowledge with scientific thinkingto improve transparency, quality, and innovation in cannabis.

Michigan Metal Dominates 2025 | Best Albums Breakdown (Metal Maniacs Podcast Ep. 131)Episode 131 – The Metal Maniacs PodcastHosted by Jay Ingersoll & ModdMichigan showed up in a massive way in 2025 — and this episode is all about giving the Great Lakes metal scene the spotlight it deserves.In this third extra episode of the week, Jay and Modd break down every Michigan-based band and album that landed on our Best of 2025 list. From extreme metal and hardcore to experimental heaviness and underground noise, this is a full celebration of the artists holding it down for the Mitten State.We dig into why these records stood out, how they represent the strength and diversity of Michigan heavy music, and why this scene continues to punch well above its weight on a national level. If you're looking to support local bands, discover new favorites, or understand just how deep Michigan metal runs — this episode is required listening.Albums & Bands Discussed (Support These Artists

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (AZ) Director of Percussion Activities and Tuscon-based Freelancer Liz Soflin stops by to talk about her PASIC50 performance of Stuart Saunders Smith's “By Language Embellished, I…” (04:30), her career in Arizona and more about her freelancing and college teaching (15:30), growing up in Michigan, her beginnings in percussion, and getting involved and drama club and acting (26:35), her undergrad years at the University of Central Michigan and learning from Andrew Spencer (37:00), her masters years at UT-Knoxville and learning from a variety of teachers (46:40), going to the University of Arizona for her doctorate, learning from Norman Weinberg, and establishing her connections with Stuart Saunders Smith (55:40), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including segments about being a woman in the percussion field, the Tuscon Saguaros, the movies Jaws and Cats, a lot of great books, midwestern food, being a Karaoke DJ, and the Museum of Modern Art in NYC (01:10:40).Finishing with a Rave on Lenny Wilkens' 2000 book Unguarded: My Forty Years Surviving in the N.B.A. (01:40:40).Liz Soflin Links:Liz Soflin's Black Swamp Percussion pageLiz Soflin's Instagram pagePrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Nathan Daughtrey in 2021Andy Bliss in 2023Norman Weinberg in 2017Ivan Trevino in 2022Other Links:Stuart Saunders SmithLolita - Vladimir Nabokov“Peeping Tom” - Dan SennSierra Vista SymphonyThe Curious Savage - John PatrickLady Windermere's Fan - Oscar WildeAndrew SpencerDavid GillinghamDave Hollinden“Limerick Daydreams” - Nathan Daughtrey“Chameleon Music” - Dan Welcher“Crown of Thorns” - David Maslanka“Niagara Falls” - Michael DaughertyNief-NorfJohn MackeyMorris PalterMatthew BurtnerThreads - Paul Lansky“Bloom” - Ivan Trevino“Songs I-IX” - Stuard Saunders SmithCall the Midwife trailer“Three Winter Carols” - Stuart Saunders Smith“The Authors” - Stuart Saunders Smith“To the Earth” - Frederick RzewskiTucson SaguarosJaws (50th Anniversary) trailerThe Stand - Stephen KingThe Running Man - Stephen KingThe Running Man (1987) trailerCreativity Inc. - Ed CatmullThe Great Gatsby - F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Outsiders - S.E. HintonBig Magic - Elizabeth GilbertWriting Poetry from the Inside Out - Sandford LyneOn Writing - Stephen King“Separate Ways” - Journey“Me and Bobby McGee” - Janis JoplinEugene NovotneyThe Museum of Modern Art (NYC)“The Starry Night” - Vincent van GoghRaves:Unguarded - Lenny Wilkens (with Terry Pluto)

On this episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with visionary producer, artist, and podcast host Shemaiah Reed. Known for his platform I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah has interviewed over 1,000 thought leaders, athletes, and innovators, using media, music, and storytelling to uplift diverse voices.Shemaiah shares his journey from growing up in Michigan with a creative spark nurtured by family influences, to building a multifaceted career across podcasting, music production, and media consulting. He reflects on lessons from his Motown-producer relative Arthur Stewart, the value of networking, and the importance of purpose-driven creativity. From pioneering work in AI music production to managing YouTube channels and consulting for top professionals, Shemaiah's story is a masterclass in blending passion with persistence while staying behind the scenes to help others succeed.Tune in to hear Shemaiah Reed's insights on creativity, legacy, and what it truly means to make your mark in music, media, and life.Website-https://www.iamrefocusedradio.com/ Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/iamrefocusedradio/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@RefocusedNetwork

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Jordan in Norfolk is going to start us off tonight with an encounter he had while on a late-night walk, and then we leave the United Kingdom and make our way to Michigan in the United States to meet Jake and hear about his creepy and chilling paranormal encounters.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-197-a-norfolk-sighting-adome/Aliens UFOs and Ghost Stories (Podcast)Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aliens-ufos-and-ghost-stories/id1621877561Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iVOrgQtMANDPkboZOHxjdWant to share your encounter on the show? Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form: https://forms.gle/WMX8JMxccpCG2TGc9Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

Preview #1 takes us from the Northeast to the Big 10. Michigan is dominant so far, but there's trap games in February. The Big East and ACC look for more bids come March. Mid-level schools live by the transfer portal and die by the transfer portal. And a first look for Cinderellas in the Ohio Valley, Patriot and the Coastal.

Chances are you've heard this low-end thumper in your bass woofers, or have seen him perform around Michigan (as well as the world). He's performed with various national acts, including Bettye LaVette, Sturgill Simpson, Brett Lucas, Mitch Ryder, and more. He's a 'first-call' from the bass master. himself, Michigan's Don Was for multiple studio projects. Chuck Bartels lives, eats, breathes, and is raising a happy family out of Detroit and happy to offer his services for a variety of musical styles, as he often as he can.    Chuck jumped into performing in the early '90s and has rounded the 'bases' with jazz, jam, Americana, blues, tribute showcases, R&B, soul, rock, and so much more. His ability to be as down-to-earth has garnished him quite a 'word-of-mouth' career. The MMHP was so grateful to line up this world-class bassist for a career retrospective in Bay City in early 2025.    In part 2 of 2, Chuck offers background on the recordings he has helped make that should have taken off, his nature balance on home life and touring, his dream gig, and some bands from the past that fans should seek out. This epic hang is perfect for you all, looking to absorb some of the best current and national music that this man has touched. Thank you all for tuning into part one and ENJOY!

Merry Christmas, Westwinds!Thank you for joining us for our annual Christmas Eve service. We had a wonderful time together in the heart of downtown Jackson at the Michigan Theatre–sharing stories of hope, holiday cheer, and a big helping of Christmas magic.Follow Westwinds Church on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram for more videos like this, or go to westwinds.org to stay up to date with what's going on at the Winds!

Rev Lindsey Hall  preaches for Christmas Eve based on readings from Luke and John The post “All The Good: Christmas Eve” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

Today, we had a special musical performance of Some Children See Him with a solo by Emily Brown and accompanied by Kathy Richardson at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan. Published Under License From Essential Music Publishing, LLC

Today, we had a special musical performance of Gentle Mary, Tender Mary with a solo by Jane Durga at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan. Published Under License From Essential Music Publishing, LLC

Today, we had a special musical performance of He Shall Be Called by the Faith Lutheran Chancel Choir at Faith Lutheran Church in Okemos, Michigan. Published Under License From Essential Music Publishing, LLC

Chalene Johnson finally tells her origin story all in one place, starting at the very beginning in Part 1 of this series. From growing up broke in Michigan to dirt roads, sketchy neighbors, big risks, and parents who were way too young and figuring it out as they went, this episode is funny, honest, and a little chaotic. It is filled with moments that suddenly make a lot of things click without tying it up in a neat bow. This story is just getting started, so be sure to watch for Part 2, where things take a very unexpected turn.

Seven years after Brittany Wallace Shank vanished in St Joseph County, Michigan, we return to where her story began.This bonus episode takes you inside Brittany's seven year memorial. A gathering shaped by love, grief, and a refusal to let her name fade. You will hear from family, community members, and Sheriff Spence as they come together during a winter storm that could not stop people from showing up for Brittany.This is not a recap of the case.This is about what Brittany left behind.The bonds she created.The community that still stands.And the quiet hope that refuses to die.This is Hide and Seek.And this is Brittany's legacy.If this episode means something to you, the conversation continues after it ends.Subscribe today to our Lifer tier, members join us to listen to listen to the episode together in a private Zoom with James and Sara Jo. Stay for a private conversation after. We'll talk through what you just heard, share context we cannot fit into the episode, and give real updates during the off season.If you are already a supporter, upgrading to Lifer is how you get into that room.

It is Christmas Eve and we are just seven days away from the Ohio State-Miami clash in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl. Dave Biddle flies solo on today's show to discuss the Buckeyes-Hurricanes matchup, who might be the next head coach at Michigan and much more. That is coming your way on the Wednesday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Within the last three months, we already discussed: a Chinese woman, from Wuhan of all places, who was smuggling in roundworms through the mail—while studying at a lab in Michigan; a couple, boyfriend and girlfriend (both Chinese nationals, also working at that Michigan lab) who were smuggling in a dangerous fungus—a type of deadly fungus that can target crops; and now, the FBI just arrested another Chinese national—this one studying for his doctorate at Indiana University—and he was allegedly smuggling plasmid DNA derived from E. coli bacteria from China hidden inside women's underwear. Let's go through the details of this new case together.

The Alabama Crimson Tide delivered a historic comeback in the 2025 College Football Playoff, storming back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Oklahoma Sooners — and we break down everything that came out of one of the biggest wins of the CFP era. In this video, we dive into the key moments, standout performances, and major storylines surrounding Alabama's comeback victory and what comes next. Topics discussed include: • Breaking down Alabama's 17-point comeback win over Oklahoma in the CFP • Lotzeir Brooks' breakout performance, scoring two crucial touchdowns when Alabama needed it most • Why Ryan Williams must step up and live up to the massive expectations and hype • The growing Michigan rumors around Kalen DeBoer following the firing of Sherrone Moore • What DeBoer's future could mean for Alabama moving forward • A full preview of Alabama vs Indiana in the next round of the CFP • How Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and Head Coach Curt Cignetti challenge Alabama From playoff resilience to coaching carousel rumors, this win may define Alabama's postseason — and its future.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comFor your holiday listening, Alex and Richard take on dozens of questions from SplitZoneDuo.com's paid subscribers. Let's start with the juicy but sad breakup of Notre Dame and USC, move to the coaching carousel, and then have some fun. A rough listing of the questions featured in this episode, in order:* What's actually going on with Notre Dame and USC breaking up their football rivalry, and whose fault is it?* What is Michigan's realistic play in the coaching carousel, and who could they actually hire?* Is Michigan likely to have a coach in place by the bowl game, or is that assumption wrong?* Is a bridge coach (specifically Biff Poggi) a viable or sensible option for Michigan?* Kyle Whittingham vs. Brian Kelly: Who is the better “CEO” head coach?* With so many Power 4 openings, is the best path to a top job now being a successful P4 coordinator?* What happened at Ohio, how should they move forward, and why did they handle it better than Michigan?* Why does Warde Manuel still have a job (pending investigation)?* Is Pat Fitzgerald possibly a worse pure football coach than Jonathan Smith but better positioned because of NIL and donor buy-in? Is “coach who can unlock donor money” now a core hiring archetype?* Will Michigan State's new $400 million donation allow them to immediately spend big on the roster?* What are agency “speed-dating” events for coaches and athletic directors?* Does the modern college football calendar make it harder for FCS programs to reset or fire coaches?* Will the calendar lead to more long-tenured FCS coaches staying put at big programs?* What are the chances Ed Orgeron resurfaces on LSU's staff?* Why didn't Dan Mullen come up for any of the open head coaching jobs?* What's really wrong at Florida State beyond portal hits and misses?* If an AD tried to reverse-engineer Curt Cignetti, what traits would they be looking for?* What goes on your CFB trip bucket list?* New York or LA: The better CFB city?* Why do national college football narratives so often default to NY/LA logic when the sport itself doesn't?* What are our goals for this podcast in 2026?Thank you so much for being part of what we do. We'll see you around New Year's Eve to get you set for the CFP quarterfinals and FCS title game.Producer: Anthony Vito