The Block M Podcast Network: A University of Michigan Podcast
957 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 102 ratingsThe home of FFSN's University of Michigan podcast feed. A feed for the Wolverine fan, by the Wolverine fan.
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Maize n Brew Pick’em Podcast: Week 9
October 29, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutesIn what will arguably the biggest weekend in the college football regular season, there are many big games to bet. Luke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, and Scotty White are all tied up in season records through 8 weeks, and one of them will look to break from the pack. The guys make their Week 9 picks against the spread... All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://tw...
Out of the Blue: A Hate Week for the Ages
October 27, 2021 22:24 - 1 hourIt is Hate Week! And with both teams undefeated, Andy and Jared have more than a little to say about this highly anticipated matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Football Recruiting: Michigan, Notre Dame's Recruiting Battle Heating Up for Electric WR
October 27, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutesOn this week's Future Brew, Von Lozon and Stephen Osentoski discuss Michigan and Notre Dame's ongoing recruiting battle for 2022 three-star WR Amorion Walker, and 2022 four-star in-state defensive lineman Deone Walker picking up a Crystal Ball to Kentucky. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Brewcast: Michigan/Michigan State Preview
October 26, 2021 00:47 - 49 minutesMichigan and Michigan State will meet Saturday in East Lansing both as 7-0 and Top 10 teams. The stakes have arguably never been higher in the battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Luke Ghiardi and Stephen Osentoski break down the matchup. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Insta...
Postgame Reaction: Michigan's win vs. Northwestern, evaluating McNamara/McCarthy
October 23, 2021 21:59 - 22 minutesTrevor Woods digests the good and the bad of Michigan's 33-7 victory over Northwestern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maize n Brew Pick 'Em Podcast: Week 8
October 21, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutesLuke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, and Scotty White are back with their Week 8 picks. After a brutal 1-7 week last week for Von, Luke is now tied on the year, with Scotty 1 game back. The guys make their picks for pivotal matchups across the country against the spread. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Getting to know Northwestern with Inside NU
October 21, 2021 20:08 - 15 minutesTrevor Woods catches up with Inside NU's Ben Chasen to get insight into the Northwestern Wildcats ahead of their tilt vs. Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Out of the Blue: The College Football Landscape and Northwestern Predictions
October 21, 2021 08:41 - 48 minutesThe fellas take a look around the Big Ten and college football in general before breaking down the matchup against Northwestern this weekend in Ann Arbor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Football Recruiting: Michigan, Ohio State and Others Fighting for Newly-Offered Four-Star LB
October 20, 2021 00:38 - 50 minutesOn this week's Future Brew, Von Lozon and Stephen Osentoski discuss a new LB target that Michigan, Ohio State, and other Big Ten programs are all vying for in the 2022 class. We also discuss the new commitments for Michigan basketball (Jett Howard) and football (Damani Dent). All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https:...
Brewcast: Northwestern Preview & Hoops Preseason Top 10
October 19, 2021 00:44 - 58 minutesMichigan football has a chance to setup potentially the biggest Michigan-Michigan State game in history if they can beat Northwestern at the Big House on Saturday. While Michigan football has had to win 6 games before they received the #6 ranking in the country, that's where Michigan hoops will begin the season after the preseason AP Poll dropped Monday. Luke Ghiardi and Stephen Osentoski break down football and hoops in this week's Brewcast. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wh...
Takeaways from Michigan's 6-0 start, second half outlook with Frank Gargano
October 15, 2021 15:27 - 36 minutesTrevor Woods catches up with Frank Gargano, Director of Fox Sports Radio's 1230 The Gambler. They talk Michigan's undefeated start, the progress made on defense, McNamara and McCarthy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Out of the Blue: Gritty Road Wins and Mid-Season Awards
October 14, 2021 02:35 - 1 hourwe have finally reached the halfway mark of the season, and Andy and Jared have a lot to say. The boys break down perhaps the most interesting win of the season against Nebraska, before giving away midseason awards and discussing where Michigan stands in the college football landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maize n Brew Pick 'Em Podcast: Week 7
October 13, 2021 23:03 - 19 minutesLuke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, and Scotty White are back to help you make some dough. The guys pick 8 of the biggest college football games from Week 7 against the spread. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn Discord: https://discord...
Michigan Recruiting: 2022 DL Mario Eugenio Decomitts From Michigan
October 13, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutesVon Lozon and Stephen Osentoski discuss 2022 four-star DL Mario Eugenio decomitting from the Michigan Wolverines, and where they go from here without him. They also talk about 2022 three-star DB Zeke Berry decomitting from Don Brown and Arizona, and if Michigan has a legit shot of landing him. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBr...
Brewcast: Michigan Wins in Lincoln and is Now 6-0 - How Can They Imoprove?
October 12, 2021 01:07 - 52 minutesMichigan got a great and gritty victory on Saturday night on the road in Lincoln against an improved Nebraska team. For the first time all season, they faced a deficit and real adversity. They responded and won the game. But to avoid that situation in the future, which the toughest part of their schedule coming up, there are certainly areas for the team to improve. Luke Ghiardi and Stephen Osentoski break down the game, and touch on those areas where the Wolverines could, and need to, improve...
Postgame Reaction: Michigan’s gritty win vs. Nebraska, McNamara’s leadership
October 10, 2021 13:52 - 26 minutesTrevor Woods breaks down the good and bad of Michigan's win over Nebraska and talks Cade McNamara's commendable leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maize n Brew Pick’em Podcast: Week 6
October 08, 2021 00:05 - 26 minutesLuke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, and Scotty White are back to pick 8 games against the spread, with odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook. Some monster matchups across college football this week, with a few in the Big Ten. The podcast was recorded on Wednesday night, for reference. This weeks games: LSU @ Kentucky (-3) Boise State @ BYU (-5.5) Arkansas @ Ole Miss (-6) Michigan State (-5) @ Rutgers Penn State @ Iowa (-2) Georgia (-14.5) @ Auburn Oklahoma (-3) @ Texas Michigan (-3.5) @ Nebraska All ...
Out of the Blue: Exercising Demons and Nebraska Preview
October 07, 2021 02:11 - 51 minutesMichigan takes down Wisconsin in Madison, and Andy and Jared discuss how the narrative and expectations are changing around this 2021 team. They also give 5 minutes to put to bed any thoughts of a quarterback controversy in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting to know Nebraska with Corn Nation
October 06, 2021 15:14 - 13 minutesMichigan is on the road again this week against a Big Ten West foe. This time, against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Trevor Woods talks with Corn Nation's Jon Johnston to preview the matchup. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn Di...
Michigan recruiting: Gregg Glenn commits to Juwan Howard; football recruits impressed in Wisconsin win
October 06, 2021 00:37 - 46 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brewcast: Wisconsin Recap - What is Michigan's Ceiling After The Win?
October 04, 2021 23:31 - 52 minutesMichigan hadn't won a game in Madison against the Badgers since 2001. Coming into the season (and even this week according to Vegas), most thought that streak would not come to and end. But the Wolverines dominated Wisconsin in a 38-17 route, which has given many a new outlook on Michigan's season. Luke Ghiardi and Stephen Osentoski break down the Badgers win, look ahead to Nebraska, and ask what Michigan's ceiling is for this season after that performance. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts ...
Postgame Reaction: Michigan’s win over Wisconsin, the future of J.J. McCarthy
October 02, 2021 23:19 - 21 minutesTrevor Woods recaps Michigan's win over Wisconsin and what it means for the team, the future of J.J. McCarthy, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maize n Brew Pick'em Podcast: Week 5
October 01, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutesVon Lozon, Scotty White, and Anthony Broome are back with another pick'em podcast with a grouping of the best games in the Big Ten, along with a few intriguing matchups across college football. We recorded this episode on Thursday night, for reference on when these took place. Here are the games on this week's slate: Indiana at Penn State (-12.5) Cincinnati (-2.5) at Notre Dame Arkansas at Georgia (-18.5) Northwestern at Nebraska (-11.5) Boston College at Clemson (-14.5) Ohio State (-15.5) at...
Out of the Blue: A Cause for Pause and Wisconsin Preview
September 30, 2021 01:25 - 46 minutesAfter a close call against Rutgers, Andy and Jared react to the potential of this team as the opponent gets much better this week against Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting to know Wisconsin with Bucky’s 5th Quarter
September 29, 2021 20:43 - 20 minutesMichigan football heads up to Camp Randall to do battle with the Wisconsin Badgers, a game that many expect to be an old school slugfest. Wisconsin sits at 1-2 on the year with a win over Eastern Michigan, while losing to Penn State and Notre Dame. 4-0 Michigan needs to rattle out a win at Wisconsin for the first time since 2001 if they want to remain undefeated. We spoke with Tyler Hunt from SB Nation’s Bucky’s 5th Quarter to preview the matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Discussing Deuce Spurlock’s commitment, who’s already recruiting for Michigan
September 29, 2021 13:13 - 43 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the Rutgers performance worth being concerned about? Maybe.
September 28, 2021 23:24 - 43 minutesMichigan football looked every bit the team it has been in the first half on Saturday, but the second half was some of the worst offensive football we've seen under Jim Harbaugh. So is that something to be concerned about or is it one game inside of a vacuum? Luke Ghiardi, Stephen Osentoski and Anthony Broome are back this week to discuss what happened and how to make sense of it. Also, weighing in on the quarterback situation and where to place "blame" for what took place on Saturday, why th...
Postgame reaction: Michigan football survives scare against Rutgers...again
September 26, 2021 16:59 - 17 minutesThe Michigan Wolverines moved to 4-0 on the season on Saturday with a 20-13 win over Rutgers, but it wasn't supposed to be that comfortable and certainly didn't feel like it would happen after the first half of football. The Wolverines did not fold in the last two quarters of play and were able to do enough to secure a win, but it has fans on the edge heading into a showdown with Wisconsin next weekend. Anthony Broome discusses what happened in a quick reaction podcast and why questions are w...
Maize n Brew Pick'em Podcast: Week 4
September 24, 2021 05:05 - 35 minutesLuke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, Scotty White, and Anthony Broome (and a special guest) are back with another pick'em podcast with a grouping of the best games in the Big Ten, along with a few intriguing matchups across college football. We recorded this episode on Wednesday night, for reference on when these took place. Here are the games on this week's slate: Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin (-6.5) Louisville (-1.5) at Florida State UCLA (-4.5) at Stanford Texas Tech at Texas (-7.5) Tennessee at Florida (-...
Out of the Blue: The Tidal Wave of Belief and Rutgers Preview
September 23, 2021 01:02 - 46 minutesAfter witnessing the majesty of the 2021 Wolverines firsthand, Jared and Andy are ready to open their hearts and let the belief back in. The fellas recap the beatdown against Northern Illinois, look around the Big Ten, and preview the upcoming game against the 3-0 Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting to know Rutgers with On The Banks’ Aaron Breitman
September 22, 2021 18:11 - 12 minutesRutgers at Michigan. 3-0 vs. 3-0. You don’t see that every year in this series. Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano said” Michigan is back to being Michigan” and he realizes this is a ‘prove it’ game for Rutgers to show they’re trending in the right direction in Big Ten play. To get further insight into the Scarlet Knights we spoke with SB Nation’s On the Banks’ Aaron Breitman. You can find the conversation below in both podcast and transcript form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Michigan football recruiting: Crystal Balls pouring in for Maize Out visitors
September 22, 2021 04:16 - 58 minutesOn this week’s Future Brew, Von and Stephen discuss the most recent commitment for the Michigan Wolverines — 2022 three-star defensive lineman Mason Graham. What does he do well, and where does Michigan turn now on the recruiting front? The discussion then turns to the recent visitors for the Maize Out game against Washington who are starting to pick up crystal balls for the Wolverines. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate and leave us a ...
Takeaways from Michigan football's non-conference performance
September 21, 2021 04:45 - 44 minutesThe Michigan Wolverines are 3-0 and the early-season hype train has reached typical September levels of noise heading into Big Ten play. It's time for us to pull apart the three victories over Western Michigan, Washington and Northern Illinois and find out what we've learned about this group so far in a critical season for Jim Harbaugh. Maize n Brew discusses this and more in this week's early podcast. We'll chat about what went down over the weekend and how it might have changed the outlook ...
Postgame analysis: Michigan football is ready for what comes next
September 19, 2021 03:05 - 31 minutesThe Michigan Wolverines moved to 3-0 on the 2021 football season with arguably their most impressive victory yet, a 63-10 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies. This team has rounded into form and has proven through the first quadrant of the season that it has much higher expectations than the ones other people set for them in the leadup to the season. This week's postgame pod discusses Michigan's elite and evolving run game, a passing game that was put on display on Saturday, Rocky Lombardi...
Maize n Brew Pick'em Podcast: Week 3
September 17, 2021 04:23 - 25 minutesLuke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, Scotty White, and Anthony Broome are back with another pick'em podcast with a grouping of the best games in the Big Ten, along with a few intriguing matchups across college football. We recorded this episode on Wednesday night, for reference on when these took place. Here are the games on this week's slate: Maryland (-7.5) at Illinois Michigan State at Miami (FL) (-6.5) Cincinnati (-3.5) at Indiana Purdue at Notre Dame (-7.5) Central Michigan at LSU (-19.5) Alabama (-...
Out of the Blue: Establishing an Identity and Northern Illinois Preview
September 15, 2021 23:18 - 1 hourAfter a dominant victory in the Big House last Saturday, Andy and Jared talk about their confidence level heading into the Northern Illinois game on September 18th. They also talk about some of the other Big Ten happenings, the open coaching position at USC, and what that might mean for the Wolverines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting to know Northern Illinois with sideline reporter Andy Garcia
September 15, 2021 19:12 - 14 minutesMichigan Football is now ranked at No. 25 in the nation after convincing wins to start the season over Western Michigan and Washington. Their Week 3 opponent, Northern Illinois, beat Georgia Tech in an upset Week 1, and lost by a touchdown in a high-scoring affair to Wyoming a week ago. Northern Illinois has a familiar face at quarterback, Rocky Lombardi, who beat Michigan a season ago as Michigan State’s starting quarterback. Northern Illinois is a team that nobody will be picking to win thi...
Recruits reactions continue to pour in after Michigan’s Maize Out visit weekend
September 15, 2021 05:04 - 54 minutesThe Maize Out provided an electric atmosphere at the Big House last weekend, helping the Michigan Wolverines blowout the Washington Huskies by a score of 31-10. The rush attack generated most of the offense on the night, while the defense locked in and shut down any possible threat posed by Washington’s offense. Beating a team like Washington in front of that sort of crowd can go a long way in the realm of recruiting, and fortunately for Michigan, there were a ton of recruits at Michigan Stad...
Michigan football's offensive identity: Are we comfortable with it?
September 14, 2021 04:17 - 59 minutesThe Michigan Wolverines are off to a 2-0 start and are rushing the ball like maniacs, but is that going to be sustainable? We don't apologize for wins around these parts, but concerns about the lack of development of the passing game and opportunity for more quarterback reps might be warranted. Maize n Brew discusses this and more in this week's Monday night podcast. We'll chat about what went down over the weekend and how it might have changed the outlook moving forward. Also, the fans showe...
Postgame analysis: Michigan (literally) runs through Washington in dominant 31-10 victory
September 12, 2021 07:06 - 35 minutesThe Michigan Wolverines moved to 2-0 on the 2021 season with a 31-10 drubbing of the Washington Huskies on Saturday night in Ann Arbor. The Washington Huskies came to town desperate after a loss to FCS Montana in Week 1, but the Michigan rushing attack and defense made sure they sent them back to Seattle with their tail between their legs. Anthony Broome runs through the victory and the things most people are discussing coming out of the victory. The game was not without its share of concerns...
Interview: Getting to know the Washington Huskies with Seattle radio's Dave Mahler
September 10, 2021 17:17 - 13 minutesMichigan got off to a good start in Week 1 with a 47-14 win over Western Michigan. However, UM’s Week 2 opponent fell flat to open their year. The Washington Huskies were upset by Montana 13-7. The Huskies were ranked No. 20 heading into Week 1, but offensive line issues plagued them in their loss to the Grizzlies. Washington’s defense held their own until the final minutes, but there are a lot of question marks and injuries on the offensive side of the ball heading into their tilt vs. Michig...
Maize n Brew Pick'em Podcast: Week 2
September 10, 2021 03:38 - 30 minutesLuke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, Scotty White, and Anthony Broome are back with another pick'em podcast with a grouping of the best games in the Big Ten, along with a few intriguing matchups across college football. We recorded this episode on Wednesday night, for reference on when these took place. Here are the games on this week's slate: Appalachian State at Miami (-8.5), O/U 54.5 Texas (-6.5) at Arkansas, O/U 55.5 Rutgers (-2.5) at Syracuse, O/U 52.5 NC State (-2.5) at Mississippi State, O/U 55.5 ...
Out of the Blue: What We Learned in Week 1 and Washington Preview
September 08, 2021 20:22 - 40 minutesJared goes solo after the first week of Michigan football to talk about what he is confident about and what he is still not sure of after a resounding victory over Western Michigan before previewing the primetime matchup against Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing the recruiting visitors for the Michigan/Washington game
September 08, 2021 04:12 - 1 hourOn this week’s edition of the Future Brew podcast, Von and Stephen do a deep dive into the recruits in the 2022 class who plan on being in Ann Arbor this Saturday when the Michigan Wolverines take on the Washington Huskies under the lights at the Big House. Among the top visitors include five-star defensive lineman Walter Nolen — who will be visiting Michigan for the third time this year — five-star cornerback Domani Jackson, five-star offensive lineman Joshua Conerly, four-star linebacker La...
How to move forward without Ronnie Bell and changed expectations for Washington
September 07, 2021 05:10 - 50 minutesThe Michigan Wolverines are going to be without Ronnie Bell for the foreseeable future, as the senior wide receiver is out for the year with a knee injury that will require surgery. Anthony Broome and Luke Ghiardi discuss how Michigan will work to offset this and their options moving forward, as well as discuss how expectations for the Wolverines have changed. Saturday looks like a must-win after Washington lost a game to FCS Montana. Also, Anthony and Luke discuss some people calling the Was...
Postgame analysis: Michigan earns businesslike win over Western Michigan
September 05, 2021 01:05 - 38 minutesThe Michigan Wolverines came out in the 2021 football season opener and did exactly what you should against a MAC opponent, even if Western Michigan is expected to be competitive in its conference. Anthony Broome reviews the win, which had a number of storylines despite it being a laugher. Positives addressed include the rushing attack's quick start to the season, an efficient display from the quarterback position and adjustments (!!!) made on the defensive side of the ball. From a negative s...
Maize n Brew Pick'em Podcast: Week 1
September 03, 2021 04:40 - 37 minutesLuke Ghiardi, Von Lozon, Scotty White, and Anthony Broome kick off this season's pick'em podcast with a grouping of the best games in the Big Ten, along with a few intriguing matchups across college football. We recorded this episode on Wednesday night, hence why the OSU/Minnesota game was included in the rundown. Here are the games on this week's slate: Ohio State (-14) at Minnesota, O/U 62 Michigan State at Northwestern (-3), O/U 45 Penn State at Wisconsin (-5.5), O/U 50 Indiana at Iowa (-3...
Out of the Blue: The Glorious Return of College Football
September 01, 2021 23:21 - 42 minutesThe fellas are fired up about the return of college football and talk about what Wolverines are about to shine. Plus they cover the downfall of Scott Frost, former Wolverines standing out the NFL, and give some pre-season award candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Getting to know the Western Michigan Broncos: Play-by-play voice Robin Hook
September 01, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutesIn a special mid-week podcast, Trevor Woods chats with Western Michigan radio voice Robin Hook to preview the Broncos. WMU travels to Ann Arbor on Saturday to take on Michigan in the 2021 season opener. All of our Maize n Brew podcasts are available wherever you get your shows! Subscribe, rate and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaizenBrew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maiz...
Discussing Michigan’s latest DT offer, visitors for U-W game, Dante Moore’s insane performance
September 01, 2021 03:33 - 49 minutesOn this week’s Future Brew podcast, Von and Stephen discuss the latest defensive tackle offer in the 2022 class — three-star Mason Graham. The West Coast defender is planning an official visit to Ann Arbor sometime this fall, even though he is committed to Boise State. Will the Wolverines be able to flip his recruitment? And how concerning is it that the Wolverines continue to offer project-type prospects at the defensive tackle position? After that, the boys talk about new visitors reportedl...