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2 hour and 14 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where usually record this. 1. Spring Game Vibes and Offense Starts at 1:00 Michigan didn't televise the spring game so now you have to listen to this one! Shout out to men's gymnastics on winning a national championship. Blue team won 17-0, yay. Did Michigan have enough offensive players to reasonably fill out two offenses? Both QBs threw deep balls, most of them weren't particularly close. Bryce had a few Freshman moments as well and everything over 10-15 yards was very flat. There aren't very many receivers but Donaven McCulley wasn't even on the same team as Underwood and was benched after the first quarter (along with most starters). Marlin Klein and Hogan Hansen didn't play. The spring game is delayed on broadcast for a week because of the portal deadline. Haynes and Marshal are it at running back, Micah Ka'apana was slippery like Chris Evans but Michigan hasn't thrown to a running back since 2016. Bryson Kuzdzal looked pretty good! The receivers aren't adjusting to the ball much, Semaj also didn't do much. The 2nd string fullback (Jalen Hoffman) has gotten more targets in a spring game than Max Bredeson has in his whole career and is the highest stock rise of the spring game. Maybe they can stack two wide receivers on top of each other like Vincent Adultman. When Michigan had three tight ends on the field they ran the ball pretty well. According to Sherrone, the three offensive linemen who are locked in are El-Hadi, Crippen, and Sprague. Babalola is big but made freshman mistakes (which is fine).  2. Spring Game Defense Starts at 50:17 Michigan looks like they'll be very tough once again and has a lot of depth. Defensive end is loaded with Big Ten starters. Rayshaun Benny is established where we want him to be at this point in his development. There's going to be a drop-off from Graham and Grant but it'll be fine. It felt like the lines were two good units going against each other. We like the way Deyvid Palepale is shaped, he might be Brian Mone. We didn't learn much about the linebackers but Cole Sullivan was in the backfield a lot. The defensive backs played really well without Jyaire Hill. Shamari Earls is wearing #2 and is looking like #2. All of these defensive backs seem plausible, McBurrows hitting the portal makes more sense now. The secondary might not have any real stars but they won't have any holes, even without Rod Moore. Safeties don't have a real rock like we're used to.  3. Hot Takes and Michigan Hockey Roster Starts at 1:14:49 Takes hotter than the one guy across the aisle at the Spring Game who is already mad at Bryce Underwood. The hockey roster is in a state of flux, we're all awaiting what will happen with the CHL kids. Michigan gets four defensemen back and brings in some transfers and CHL players. Ben Robertson comes in from Cornell after averaging 21 minutes per game. The defense has nine players on roster currently which is probably too many. They could use a goalie! Right now they have 10 forwards on a team that usually carries 14. They have a roster spot for McKenna (the Bryce Underwood of hockey), can they get him? The Big Ten might be top-to-bottom the best quality hockey in the country that isn't the NHL.  4. Potpourri Starts at 1:52:20 Danny Wolf is officially out and headed for the NBA, Aday Mara commits. They're waiting on Lendeborg but they'll still be a good team without him. One more summer of polishing Will Tschetter could make him a really good 4. In football, Luke Bauer comes in as a punter from Missouri - he's an average punter. They get CJ Hester at running back from UMass to replace Ben Hall. He's a little bowling ball. The concession lines at the Spring Game were long! Michigan Stadium isn't catering to the average fan who wants to bring their kids. There are now kids who have attended the Spring Game and didn't have a good time and now they probably won't want to go next year.  MUSIC: "Let's Get Down"—Toni Toni Tone "Bendicion Mami"—Fat Joe "Check The Technique"—Gang Starr “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

The discussion focused on the significance of reputation in the purchasing process, particularly for high-value items like gold and silver. Kerry Lutz highlighted the importance of trust signals, such as reliable ratings and personal recommendations, while Scott Brandley warned about the prevalence of fraud in the market. DJ Sprague pointed out the potential manipulation of online reviews by companies, advocating for the use of multiple sources to ensure authentic feedback. He emphasized the need for working with Google review partners to maintain credibility and prevent the deletion of negative reviews. The participants discussed the differences between open and verified review platforms, noting that consumers often lack awareness of these distinctions. The conversation also examined the role of negative reviews in establishing brand trust, with DJ citing research that shows consumers are more likely to convert when they see authentic negative feedback. They agreed that a perfect five-star rating can reduce trust, while a rating between 4.2 and 4.9 is more credible. The importance of brands responding to negative reviews was emphasized as a demonstration of commitment to customer service. DJ explained the legal ramifications of manipulative advertising practices, while advocating for verified review platforms that ensure feedback comes from actual customers. Find Dj & Scott here: https://www.shopperapproved.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe

A's Director of Player Development Ed Sprague joins A's Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to share his insights on top A's prospects like Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas, Denzel Clarke, Henry Bolte, Luis Morales, Shotaro Morii and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirt wonders about gift protocol for retirement parties...another hurdle cleared for PDP, some NFL Draft history, how much should your NBA owner talk...soooooo much revenge in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs, Keith Smith on the Ticker with a preview...some CFB rule changes, Katy Perry the new world unifier...Ryan Clark with a Beavers Spring Game preview and we Sprague the Line.

Dirt asks about retirement party gift protocol to start the show...MLB to PDX clears another hurdle...what's the hit rate for CB/WR in top 5 picks of the NFL Draft, and how much should your NBA owner talk to the media?

Sprague has gone deep into the revenge game to reveal all the drama in the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs, Keith Smith of Spotrac returns to the ticker with and NBA playoff preview. And some rule changes coming to college football this season.

Why we love Fran Brown & Katy Perry is the new uniting force in the universe...Ryan Clark previews the Beavers Spring Game, then a playoff edition of Spraguin' the Line and we answer the poll questions.

The guys wonder if they should be giving life and career advice...what happened to the Kings...and the Magic Hat has been restocked for the week.

National Recruiting editor for 247 Sports, Brandon Huffman joins the guys to discuss the Spring Portal, Nico & the Ducks recruiting class, then Swag calls Sprague a fake fan and what are we watching on a Thursday?

The guys question their life and career advice, recap night 2 of the NBA Play-In tournament, dive into the Magic Hat, wonder what they would do with Travis Hunter...muse over NFL news and notes, check in with recruiting expert Brandon Huffman and embrace debate over the RBC.

ESPN will give Lee Corso one final curtain call, Paul Skenes is a true 1 of 1, what would you do with Travis Hunter, some other NFL news and notes and how many open air stadiums will be left in 10 years?

The guys are offended for Ken Griffey Jr, that Anthony Rendon has significantly out-earned him in his career...do we buys the Warriors making a run in the West, is the Play-In delivering in its 5th year, and what are Nico and the Mavericks trying to hide?

Dan Lanning sat down with the Bussin with the Boys crew and offered up some thoughts on his first year in the Big Ten and the playoff loss to the Buckeyes. Then a Ticker stop in Milwaukee, can the Bucks get past the Pacers without Dame...and what's going on at the Minecraft movie?

Will Nico have a school to play for this Fall? Stat or Story...when was the last time the Seahawks took a QB in the 1st round, and which teams have gone longer?

The guys stand up for Ken Griffey, Jr. Can the Warriors make a deep run with Playoff Jimmy...has the Play-In been worth it for the NBA...what are Nico and the Mavs hiding...Lanning goes on the record about his 1st year in the Big Ten and the playoff loss to Ohio St. The Ticker stops in Milwaukee to preview the Bucks without Dame versus the Pacers, what's up with live poultry at the Minecraft movie, will Nico find a school for this Fall, plus stat or story and which NFL teams are most averse to taking QBs in the first round.

Best Sports Butts and champions trophies, plus what is Colorado doing now, we grade the Blazers players this past season, a new pick up move at MLB ballparks a double dose of the Male Sack and the Ticker goes to Phoenix for a heat check.

The guys give out season grades for the Blazers rotation players, a new pick move at MLB games, and what are the Buffaloes doing now?

The guys land on a discussion of the best sports butts of all time, ranking the sports trophies from best to worst, wondering how Justin Wilcox got cursed to coach in the wrong era, and the Zion to Portland fan banter whipping up again.

A double dose of the Male Sack, then a Ticker stop in Phoenix and are we all in on the Play-In tonight?

The Blazers extended Chauncey Billups contract to remain head coach, right move for now? Do you think the team is as close to be a contender as it sounded from their press conference. Eric Gundersen joins the discussion and did we get confirmation that Bert Kolde is running the show?

The guys wrap up their thoughts on the Blazers regular season and extending Chauncey Billups, as well as Rory finally winning The Masters and all the footnotes from the tournament.

What a weekend of sports, we can't get to it all, but we focus on The Masters and Rory's emotional win, the Blazers extend Chauncey Billups and believe they are close to contention, and Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee separate over and NIL impasse.

The guys try to comprehend all that happened in sports over the weekend, but it seems to begin and end with what Rory did at Augusta...how long will it take to fully appreciate that final round...then to Knoxville with Grant Ramey of Volquest.com on the divorce between Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee, and is this a turning point in the NIL era of college football?

The guys think Swag is delusional, plus some NFL free agent signings and draft rumors...then a proper send off to our loyal boss, Jeff Austin as he begins a life of leisure.

The guys try to convince Swag he likes mayo, how long will we remember Luka's return game, quite the first round at the Masters, a reminder as to who the best "Ant' is in the NBA,..should Toumani be on the All-NBA defensive team, how will Blazers fans remember this season in a few years, who would you call during your colonoscopy, Swag is delusional, the latest NFL signings and draft rumors, and a proper send off for Jeff Austin after 17 years here at The FAN.

Will Toumani make an NBA All-Defensive team, how will this Blazers season be remembered a few years from now...would you call into a sports show during your colonoscopy and how back was Nick Dunlap.

The guys point out to Swag that he does indeed like Mayo, will Luka's return game be remembered forever, what happened Rory...is he the LeBron of the PGA Tour, and we are reminded who the best "Ant" is in the NBA.

We're all fired up for the start of The Masters, Dirt has the whole spread out, Swag's making cocktails, it was an emotional night for Luka, did the Mavs make another big mistake, why can't the Blazers tank properly, some fun with audio, an NFL Draft preview with Andrew Nemec and more.

Andrew Nemec joins the guys to preview the NFL Draft two weeks out, they rank their favorite of the Masters foods, then check into the play so far in Round 1, and we get ready to say goodbye...

Quite the return for Luka to Dallas, but what were the Mavs thinking...Why can't the Blazers tank properly...Do we need a Naked Gun reboot, and fun with audio.

The Magic Hat resonating, sports fashion evolution and is Swag being a baby? Then Dirt lays out his Masters spread, and we dive into the Magic Hat.

Is there anything we would sit in the upper deck for now...Nuggets fire Malone & Booth, why now, what does it mean for Jokic? Geno's parting shot at Seattle, Masters nuggies, should Blazers look at Jenkins & Malone, Ticker stop in Denver, more Masters nuggies, Gavin Dawson from Big D on Luka's return and Stat or Story.

More Masters nuggies, Gavin Dawson returns to his old haunts to preview Luka's return to Dallas tonight, Stat or Story and will the Blazers out-tank the Jazz?

Why we love Kevin Harlan, NBA refs suck....Masters nuggies to help pick this year's winner...Josh Dover in Denver joins the Ticker trying to explain what the Nuggets are thinking, and why are the Seahawks getting strays from Geno?

The guys wonder if there is any event that is worth sitting in the upper deck for...what the Nuggets thinking, and how involved was Jokic in what went down. Should the Blazers look to Jenkins or Malone in place of Chauncey

Trust is the currency of online success, and DJ Sprague has mastered the art of building it systematically through strategic reputation management. As the Chief Marketing Officer of Shopper Approved and a veteran with 25+ years in digital marketing, DJ reveals the hidden psychological triggers that turn browsers into buyers.The conversation opens with a fascinating exploration of what DJ calls "brand schizophrenia" – when your communication touchpoints contradict each other, confusing potential customers and eroding trust. He explains why reviews must extend beyond your website to create a consistent presence across Google Ads, Google Shopping, organic search results, and third-party review platforms. This distribution strategy doesn't just build credibility; it drives significant traffic increases, with one client experiencing an astonishing 8,000% traffic growth.Perhaps most surprising is DJ's revelation about the perfect star rating – and it's not 5.0. The sweet spot falls between 4.2 and 4.7 stars, with perfect scores actually triggering consumer skepticism. Even more counterintuitive: negative reviews can dramatically boost conversions when handled properly. Studies show conversion rates increase by up to 118% when shoppers thoroughly read negative reviews, as they demonstrate transparency and authenticity.The episode covers tactical approaches for both established businesses and newcomers with limited reviews. Beyond review collection, DJ shares complementary trust signals like prominently displayed contact information, industry affiliations, and optimized Q&A content that captures featured snippets in search results. His response strategy for reviews provides a dual benefit – demonstrating customer care while strategically incorporating keywords for SEO advantage.For e-commerce entrepreneurs looking to differentiate in increasingly competitive markets, this masterclass in reputation management offers immediately applicable strategies to build trust, increase traffic, and dramatically improve conversion rates. Whether you're just starting out or scaling an established operation, DJ's insights prove that how others perceive and talk about your business might be your most valuable marketing asset.How to connect with DJ?Offer: free digital and audio copy of our book "Reputation King" to your listeners as well: https://www.reputationking.com/download/ Website: https://www.shopperapproved.com/Podcast: https://trafficandconversionpodcast.com/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanesprague/  Support the show

The guys try to explain the final moments of Florida's comeback to beat Houston...Blazers extend Joe Cronin, what does it signify and how much better do they need to be next year to justify it. Plus the Male Sack, Mike Richman in the Ticker and they lament missed opportunities at Bandon.

The Male sack leads to accusations of bad takes...Mike Richman joins the Ticker to discuss the Joe Cronin extension, the guys lament missed opportunities at Bandon and we answer the poll questions.

Joe Cronin got an extension, how does that effect the Blazers vision, how much better do they need to be next season...what do our listeners think. Plus an early Male Sack.

Fostering the next generation of degenerates....How do you not get a shot off? Was there one shining moment this year? Does every sports discussion come back to LeBron v. Kobe v. MJ?

Spring, don't tease us like that...at least it's Masters Week. How did that happen, Duke? Props to Geno and Ovi!

Can anyone explain what the Blazers were thinking this weekend...how great are the Western conference playoffs looking, Carter Bahns with a Natty preview

How rarified is the air for Florida with a win tonight....the best and worst of the MLB weekend, more oddities from the sports weekend and can Houston pull it off tonight?

If you miss the sun, let Masters Week boost your spirits...Duke, what happened? Props to Geno and Ovi...Blazers beyond explanation, 1st round of West playoffs look amazing, a preview of the Natty in the Ticker, Dirt had another glizzie, will Florida become a basketball blueblood, the best and worst of the MLB weekend and can Houston pull it off tonight?

How much do we remember about college basketball, some statistical oddities from week 1 of the MLB season...we sort of sprague the line and will Dirt down a glizzie on the course tomorrow?

Can we expect just a modicum of maturity...the guys could relate to John Kruk on the air...Did the Raiders get good value with Geno how much better will Darnold for Seattle?

What are the Blazers accomplishing in these last few games? Could it have worked out any better for the Men's & Women's Final Fours? Ticker stop at Duke, and Women's Final Four predictions.

Is a modicum of maturity too much to ask these days,..we feel for John Kruk...Geno got his money did Seahawks get a better deal with Sam...what are Blazers accomplishing? Final Fours couldn't have worked out better, the Ticker gets a Duke preview, Women's Final Four predictions, do we remember last year's tournament, so MLB week 1 oddities and we sort of Sprague the Line.

We start with a Dirt gut check, Swag takes a cheap shot a Sprague, why don't the Cavs get more respect...the Magic Hat is loaded today...Buddy Martin in Florida previews the Gators in the Final Four...you should be waiting all day for this, MLB to PDX takes the next step, Dirt's Diamond Pontoon Club and are you watching Blazers v. Raptors.

We do a gut check with Dirt and Swag takes a cheap shot at Sprague. Don't the Cavs deserve more respect and the Magic Hat is overflowing.