Attack Each Day: The Harbaughs' Podcast
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 764 ratingsListen each week as the show talks about past, present and future success. The podcast will welcome friends, family, coaches and celebrities to talk about "Who's Got It Better Than Us? Nooo-body!" Join Coach Jim Harbaugh and guests each week to talk about attacking life, each day, with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind!
Jim Harbaugh is the head football coach for the University of Michigan Wolverines. Along with co-host Ira Weintraub, Jim will be joined on shows by his lovely wife Sarah, father and former American Football player and coach Jack, brother and NFL football coach John, family and friends.
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Episodes
Super Memories
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBCoach Jim took his six-year-old son Jack to the Super Bowl and they made some amazing memories. Coaches Jim and Jack, along with Director of Recruiting Matt Dudek, talk some Michigan football. Then we meet new defensive assistant coach Anthony Campanile and his terrific New Jersey accent. And #JackTalk takes Jim down memory lane to his early days with the Chicago Bears. True Car For a better way to sell or trade-in your car check out True Car
Snow Day and Super Memories
January 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 25.5 MBCoach Jack and Ira spend the snow day talking family, football and more. Then we chat with new Michigan defensive line coach Shaun Nua, in his first sit-down interview since joining the Maize and Blue. #JackTalk wraps up the podcast with “The Billy Story.”
Lucky Sports Dads
January 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBCoaches Jim and Jack discuss Addie Harbaugh making her dad and grandfather proud by saying “if you’re not playing aggressive then you’re not trying hard enough.” They also talk a little bit about the NFL playoffs before introducing a new segment when Claude Johnson joins the podcast for the first installment of “Lucky Sports Parents.” Then #JackTalk concludes talking about significance of 21 days.
The new OC for the Maize and Blue
January 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBCoaches Jim and Jack are back in Schembechler Hall to talk Michigan football, including personnel changes and some recruiting. The new Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis joins the podcast to introduce himself to the Maize and Blue faithful. #JackTalk wraps up the podcast inspired by “Row, row, row your boat” and includes a four-part harmony performed by the hosts.
The Best of the Best of JackTalk
January 08, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 25 MBIn case you’ve missed some of Coach Jack’s best stories and wisest words of advice, we have put them together for you to kick off 2019. Keep attacking each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind! True Car For a better way to sell or trade-in your car check out True Car www.truecar.com
Leaders and Best of 2018
January 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBWe take a look back at a few of our favorite moments of the last year including a conversation about office donuts, country karaoke with ESPN’s Marty Smith, talking Olympic handball with NBC’s Mike Tirico and a hilarious visit with the Sklar Brothers.
Signing of the Stars 2018
December 25, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBCoach Jim, Director of Recruiting Matt Dudek and Coach Jack break down Michigan Football’s class of 2019. They talk about the players on the field. They talk about the players in the classroom. They really talk about the meals Coach enjoyed out on the recruiting trail! Then the final #JackTalk of 2018 welcomes Coach Jim for a couple top-10 lists and parenting tips.
The Head Trainer of the Michigan Village
December 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBCoach Jim is joined this week by Dave Granito, head trainer for the Michigan football team for a behind-the-curtain look at preventing injuries and healing the inevitable ones that happen. We also talk a little bit about the Peach Bowl, this week’s early signing day for college football, firing t-shirt cannons and more. Then #JackTalk wraps up the podcast with some great recruiting stories from days gone by, including a Bo Schembechler-Robert Redford reference.
Employee of the Year
December 11, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBCoach Jack, Matt and Ira recap the Michigan Football Awards show and discuss “yapping dogs will yap.” Then Ben Hebert, Director of Strength and Condition for the football program, joins the podcast to talk about his blue collar roots, being named the football program’s employee of the year and more. Then #JackTalk wraps up the podcast talking leadership.
Let's Tour The Harbaugh Basement
December 04, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBJackie Harbaugh joins her husband Jack in her son Jim’s seat for this week’s podcast. Jack and Jackie talk some Michigan football, some Ravens football and we even get into a little hockey with coordinating producer Mackinzie Cole. Then Jack and Jackie give us a tour of their memorabilia-filled basement with some tales from the Harbaugh family dating back as far as the 18th century.
After The Game
November 27, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBCoach Jim and his dad lament a bit on the loss to Ohio State. Dave Wannstedt joins the podcast for a trip down memory lane, which takes us to Pittsburgh, Oklahoma State, Dallas, Chicago, Miami and back to Pittsburgh again with great tales about Tony Dorsett, Jimmy Johnson, Jim Harbaugh and more. Then #JackTalk wraps up the show with advice on getting back up after getting knocked to the ground in the game of life.
Harbaugh and Schembechler on The Game
November 20, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 25.8 MBCoach Jim, with the help of advisor and legendary Michigan equipment manager Jon Falk, recaps the win over Indiana and sets the stage for The Game – Michigan at Ohio State. Then Shemy Schembechler joins the podcast to talk about his dad, tell some great Harbaugh stories, dig into the Michgan-Ohio State rivalry and more. We wrap up the podcast with #JackTalk talking more about handkerchiefs and Jack’s upcoming 57th wedding anniversary.
When You’ve Said Don Brown, You’ve Said It All!
November 13, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBCoaches Jim and Jack continue to provide some helpful medical tips, recap Michigan’s win at Rutgers and look ahead to the matchup with Indiana. Then Don Brown, Michigan’s third-year defensive coordinator, joins the podcast for a hilarious conversation that covers defense, donuts, baseball and more. And it’s a team effort this week with Coach Jim and Don Brown sticking around for #JackTalk.
En Fuego with Dan Patrick
November 06, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBDescription: Coaches Jim and Jack Harbaugh debut the Harbaugh Halloween look-a-like board, find out they helped program an ABC News health feature, discuss Michigan’s big win over Penn State and look ahead to the matchup with Rutgers. Legendary broadcaster Dan Patrick joins the podcast to confess his Ohio leanings. Then #JackTalk wraps up the podcast with a fun trip down memory lane to northwestern Ohio in the early 1960s.
Michigan Ninja Warrior!
October 30, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBCoach Jim reflects a little bit on “Improvement Week” and gives a brief preview of the upcoming matchup with Penn State. Then Matt Iseman, comedian and host of America Ninja Warrior joins the conversation with Coaches Jim and Jack along with guide Ira and Matt Dudek. The podcast concludes with #JackTalk and some great fatherly advice Jack learned years ago from his dad Bill Harbaugh, who would be celebrating his 104th birthday this week.
Paul Bunyan is Home Where He Belongs
October 23, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 21 MBCoach Jim, along with Coach Jack, Ira and Matt celebrate Michigan’s win over Michigan State. Then Michigan legend Jim Abbott joins the podcast to talk Bo, Castro, no-hitters, being a water polo dad with Jim and more. #JackTalk wraps up with Jack telling his story of recruiting Jim Abbott when he was a high school football player at Flint Central.
You’re Killing Me Smalls!
October 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBCoaches Jim and Jack Harbaugh, along with guide Ira Weintraub and Matt Dudek, Director of Recruiting for Michigan football, open with Jim impersonating legendary broadcaster Bob Ufer then they get into a discussion about Michigan’s win over Wisconsin and getting ready for the MSU matchup. Then, much to the delight of fanboy Matty D, Patrick Renna (Ham from “The Sandlot”) joins the podcast to talk about the 25th anniversary of “The Sandlot,” sports and a whole lot more. #JackTalk wraps up the ...
Maize and Blue grandpas, hearts and coaches
October 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBCongratulations to Jim Harbaugh for becoming a grandfather for the first time and Jack Harbaugh on becoming a great-grandfather. We talk about that, the fun homecoming win over Maryland and a little bit about the Wisconsin Badgers. Then Michigan Men’s Basketball coach John Beilein, about two months after his double bypass heart surgery, visits Schembechler Hall for a really fun conversation. Then #JackTalk concludes this week’s podcast. Hims - Go to ForHims.com/ATTACK for your $5 trial month...
The BEST Coach EVER!
October 02, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBCoach Jack, Ira and Matt Dudek (Director of Recruiting for Michigan Football) talk about Michigan’s 20-17, come-from-behind win over Northwestern. The man described by Addie Harbaugh as “the best coach ever” is this week’s guest. Bruce Elliott (son of former college coach Pete Elliott and nephew of former Michigan coach Bump Elliott) comes in for a fun conversation about youth sports, Michigan football and more. Then the show wraps up with #JackTalk discussing football formations and more. H...
Big Wins, Funny Michigan Men and Keys
September 25, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBCoaches Jim and Jack recap the thrashing of Nebraska, preview Northwestern and tell you who Jim’s daughter Addie thinks is the best coach (and why). Hint – it’s not her dad! Then the hilarious Michigan alumni duo The Sklar Brothers keep us laughing. And #JackTalk concludes with the theme “KEYS” – a hilarious family story about losing keys and football X’s and O’s about reading keys.
UofM 48 is POTUS 38
September 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBDon Holloway and Clare Shubert from the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum visit Schembechler Hall for a conversation about Michigan football legend #48 and the 38th President of the United States Gerald Ford. From early childhood through Ann Arbor and to Washington, D.C., President Ford has a fascinating story to tell. And he loved his Wolverines!
Attacking Each Day with No Excuses
September 11, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBCoach Jim catches us up on the team two weeks into the season (even as the fire alarm rings in the backround!). Then “Attack Each Day” joins forces with “No Excuses” for a fun conversation with the host of TV’s “Bar Rescue” Jon Taffer. #JackTalk wraps up the podcast with stories from the home-opening weekend of the season and an inspirational story from southwest Ohio.
Schefter and “The Man I Never Met”
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBCoach Jack, Matt and Ira recap week one and preview week two of the Michigan football season. Then the great Adam Schefter of ESPN (and former Michigan football honorary captain) joined the show to talk about his amazing new book “The Man I Never Met” about his family and the impact 9/11 had on them. #JackTalk wraps up the show with a big family announcement and more football conversation.
Think Ford First
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBCoaches Jim and Jack are joined for an extended conversation with the CEO of Ford Motor Company – Jim Hackett – who hired Jim as the head coach at Michigan during Hackett’s tenure as Interim Athletic Director. So, naturally, the conversation started with a discussion on haircuts and included some Bo stories, some Gerald Ford stories and a story about the time, in a JV game, Hackett played Joe Montana and Notre Dame.
Best … Episode … Ever?!
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBESPN’s Marty Smith helps us open the show – he even does some country music karaoke with Coach Jim! Wolverine Grant Newsome stops by and shows us all why he is (and will always be) a great ambassador for Michigan football and the University as a whole. Then #JackTalk was invaded by “greatness” as Mike Tirico (Ann Arbor resident who is NBC’s voice of Notre Dame football) sits in for an extended conversation with coaches Jack and Jim.
Bonus Football Preview!
August 16, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes - 18.6 MBCoaches Jim and Jack go over the entire roster and give their outlook for Michigan Football this season. Brought to you by Hyundai Shopper Assurance, visit Hyundaiusa.com/shopperassurance for more information.
Harbaugh the TV Star
August 14, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBCoach Jim and Jack talk about the first 10 days of fall camp and more before we welcome comedian, actor and producer Jason Sudeikis to the podcast. Coach Jim was on Sudeikis’ show Detroiters last week. Then we wrap up the podcast with #JackTalk responding to tweets from listeners.
Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy!
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBFall camp opens for Michigan football and coaches Jim and Jack are ready! Then Congressman Joe Kennedy III joins the show to talk about supporting legal services for all (we did our best to keep things bipartisan and to not discuss politics) with the help of John Levi (Chairman of the Legal Services Corporation). #JackTalk wraps up the podcast talking Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Play Ball with Jim, Jack and Mike Tomlin!
July 31, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 24.2 MBCoaches Jack and Jim talk baseball memories with hosts Ira and Matt. Then Steelers coach Mike Tomlin joins the podcast to talk with the brother and father of his biggest rival! #JackTalk concludes the podcast discussing coaching comradery and team building as we are about to embark on another football campaign.
Willie Taggart is part of the Harbaugh family PT 2
July 24, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBDonuts, donuts, donuts – an important part of the comradery at Schembechler Hall. Then new FSU head coach and member of both the Harbaugh coaching tree and family Willie Taggart joins the podcast for part two of this family reunion. And #JackTalk tells the stories of the Harbaughs and the Reagans.
Willie Taggart is part of the Harbaugh family PT 1
July 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 26.4 MBCoaches Jim and Jack along with hosts Ira and Matt open the show discussing the Presidential Physical Fitness Test, cars and more. Then new FSU head coach and member of both the Harbaugh coaching tree and family Willie Taggart joins the podcast. And we celebrate a belated happy birthday with #JackTalk.
Jim Harbaugh drives Ann Arbor
July 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBCoaches Jim and Jack talk about some new rules in college football and the great work Michigan football is doing in Detroit with the Youth Impact Program. Then Coaches Jim and Jack plus hosts Ira and Matt are joined by filmmaker Jeff Phelps to discuss how Jim Harbaugh drives Michigan. And #JackTalk revisits some fond memories from a few of his many coaching stops.
The Best of Attach Each Day: July 4th edition
July 03, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 26.4 MBThis “Best of” episode takes us back to GREAT chats we’ve had with Judge Judy, Ric Flair and John Calipari. Plus, #JackTalk brought his ‘A’ material back in November. Happy 4th of July!
The Emmy of my Emmy is my friend: with another Michigan Family member, Suzy Shuster
June 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBCoaches Jim and Jack and hosts Ira and Matt bring on Emmy award winning Michigan football staffer Ty Rogers. Then they have a ton of fun with Suzy Shuster talking about her husband (Michigan alum Rich Eisen), their Podcast One podcast, flagpoles and more. #JackTalk wraps up the show discussing confrontational problem solving.
Father’s Day with the Harbaughs and “The Kid”
June 19, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBCoach Jack and host Ira recap Father’s Day in Ann Arbor. Then Jack, Coach Jim, Ira and Matt Dudek talk with Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr about his football offer from Bo Schembechler, family and more. This week’s #JackTalk is about the four (or five) rules of discipline.
Walk-ons and More with Nate Forbes, the Michigan Man in Ohio!
June 12, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBCoach Jim talks with glee about the Michigan walk-on program and how valuable a successful walk-on program is in college football. Then we continue our conversation with Nate Forbes, Vice Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers. #JackTalk wraps up the podcast recalling his friend and former Tiger Gates Brown.
Forbes is a Michigan Man in Ohio! Nate Forbes, Vice Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks Michigan, NBA, finances and more.
June 05, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBJim returns from Peru singing the praises of his daughter’s great work plus family talk, including getting ready for a great Father’s Day experience. Then Nate Forbes joins the program. The Vice Chairman of the Cleveland Cavaliers tells the hosts what LeBron is really like, how to help athletes with their finances and being a Michigan Man in Ohio. Then #JackTalk recalls the great Bill Mallory, patriarch of the Mallory football family, who recently passed away.
Jack and J.T. talk Cleveland sports before the show welcomes fellow Father-Son coaching tandem Norv and Scott Turner.
May 29, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 22 MBWith Coach Jim down in Peru, Jack and J.T. reflect on the philanthropy of Coach Jim before talking about Cleveland sports teams. Norv and Scott Turner, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach respectively for the Carolina Panthers, talk about what it's like to coach together in the NFL. #JackTalk reflects on the Russian Czars and "the ladder story".
Hometowns, the “Ralph Story”, speaking engagements, and Coach Harbaugh’s first ever college QB all on the show
May 22, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBJack and Jim detail the charities and speaking engagements that have occupied them both over the past two weeks. Jack tells the “Ralph Story” before we welcome Todd Mortensen, Coach Harbaugh’s first ever starting QB while at USD. #JackTalk features reminiscing about hometowns and coming home.
Harbaugh to Kolesar! Former Michigan wide receiver and teammate of Coach Harbaugh, John Kolesar, talks football and family.
May 15, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 24.1 MBOur hosts open the show professing their respect and admiration for one another before welcoming guest John Kolesar. With John, the conversation centers around speed, big play ability and the games won in the mid 1980's. #JackTalk appreciates the impact of mothers on athletes.
The show's on location producer, Ira Weintraub, joins Coach Jack and Coach Jim to talk all about France
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 24.2 MBThe three guys talk about the sites and sounds of the team's trip to France. Ira engages Coach Jack and Coach Jim on their memories and favorite parts of the trip. J.T. then interviews a former player of Jack Harbaugh's from Western Kentucky, Brian Lowder, about memories from the 2002 National Championship. #JackTalk features more family and football.
The Harbaughs' Podcast Takes on France
May 01, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 23.9 MBOur team and some staff families explore France on our annual team trip. We speak with players and coaches throughout the first half of our trip to France. Jack Harbaugh, as always, delivers a great #JackTalk.
Three Harbaughs Talk Football and Theater
April 24, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes - 23.7 MBCoach Jim Harbaugh's son, James Harbaugh, joins the show to talk about what it's like being a student at Michigan. Our hosts join James in discussing memories from fashion, theatrical productions and football. Our hosts wrap up spring football and look forward to France. #JackTalk introduces Freddy Soft.
More is More with Jon Jansen
April 17, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 26.8 MBCoach Jim explains the "More is More" philosophy as it relates to playing as many sports as possible and doing as many activities to test your athletic ability as possible. Our co-hosts reflect on last weekend's spring practice and the time spent with our players' families. Then former Michigan Wolverine, and national championship winning lineman, Jon Jansen reflects on his time in the NFL, his national championship, and his durability as a player. #JackTalk details stories of Bo Schembechler...
2016 Mackey Award Winner, and former Michigan Football Captain, Jake Butt chats with Coach Harbaugh and J.T.
April 10, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 17.8 MBCoach Harbaugh gives a little preview of the team's upcoming trip to France along with how spring football has gone to this point. Then, Jake Butt joins the show to talk about playing for the Denver Broncos, his friends and family, and tweeting back and forth with Ellen DeGeneres. #JackTalk discusses having a good day, if you want to and the possibility of future selfie stick opportunities on the upcoming trip to France.
Detroit Lions QB Jake Rudock Visits the Podcast
April 03, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes - 23.1 MBJake Rudock joins the show. He shares conversation about the success of the Michigan sports teams before talking about his current career as an NFL quarterback and the impact of his father on Jake's life. #JackTalk focuses on the development of relationships between parents and children with the assistance of Harry Chapin's song "Cats in the Cradle".
Legendary Coach and Broadcaster John Madden joins the show with his son, Mike.
March 27, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBOur hosts start the show by reveling in the success of Michigan Athletics programs. Then, all-time great John Madden joins the show to talk about improving the game of football, life as a grandparent and some memories of Coach Harbaugh. John's son, Mike, accompanies Coach Jim in sharing memories of an upbringing in a football coach's household. #JackTalk features a speaking experience with the Boy Scouts along with a fondness for former WKU player, Rod Smart.
Future NFL Linebacker Mike McCray Joins Coach Jim and J.T.
March 20, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 17.1 MBWe review the fun Michigan Basketball weekend and preview the pro day + beginning of spring practice. 2017 Michigan Football Co-Captain Mike McCray is our guest and he talks about his life as an engaged man and as an aspiring NFL linebacker. #JackTalk ends with conversations about visiting grandchildren along with Tom Crean taking the head basketball coaching job at Georgia.
NCAA Basketball expert talks March Madness while Owen Marecic joins other our hosts and other guests to talk football toughness.
March 13, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBThe show welcomes back Tom Crean to talk March Madness favorites and Cinderella stories. Then former Stanford Cardinal player, and NFLer, Owen Marecic talks about his memories of his playing days. Current Michigan Wolverine fullback, Ben Mason, and current Michigan Football equipment manager, Gary Hazelitt, join Owen to weigh-in on the toughness needed to play the fullback position.
Michigan Captain, and NFL prospect, Mason Cole talks about the NFL Combine
March 06, 2018 10:00 - 59 minutes - 25.7 MBOur hosts share their appreciation for Michigan Basketball before talking about a recent, fun trip to Dayton, Ohio. Mason Cole then discusses his experience at the NFL combine this past week. To end the show, #JackTalk appreciates the work ethic and commitment earned by those who play football.