Best MLive Podcasts (2025)

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Lions lose control of game to Chiefs via uncharacteristic mistakes; our thoughts on Brian Branch 43:54

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1d ago43:54

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Ben and Kory do their best to describe what went wrong in Kansas City, from Amon-Ra St. Brown's costly drop, the nullified trick-play touchdown and Brian Branch's "inexcusable" postgame dust up. The Lions lost 30-17 to the Chiefs, suffering a rare primetime loss as they head into a grueling five-game stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Michigan football loses another game out west 37:03

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The Wolverines made another cross-country flight and lost a football game. We discuss what went wrong for Michigan in Los Angeles, why the defense struggled the way it did, and the path forward for the team. Highlights, lowlights and what Sherrone Moore and players said afterward at the Coliseum. We wrap up the episode talking James Franklin and hi…

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What must Michigan do to win critical game at USC? 26:36

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Michigan visits USC on Saturday. We discuss what we learned at Schembechler Hall this week, including Michigan's injury situation and why the Wolverines are leaving earlier than usual for the trip. We then break down the matchup, explain why it's so important for Michigan and give our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Mailbag! Lomas Brown joins us to discuss HOF bid and answer questions ahead of Lions-Chiefs 58:39

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Ben and Kory open the show with Lions icon and current member of the radio broadcast team Lomas Brown. We discuss the team's push to get Lomas into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and incorporate him into the mailbag portion of the episode ahead of Lions-Chiefs. We also give our predictions for Sunday Night Football, and answer a ton of questions ab…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 821 - Michigan Game Day with Anthony Broome from The Wolverine ON3 33:10

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Can USC get their high octane offense in gear against Wink's defense? Will Bryce Underwood and the offense be able to put up enough points to win in a shootout? Joining me with his thoughts on those questions and more is Anthony Broome from The Wolverine ON3By Mike Fitzpatrick

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 820 - USC Visitors Edition 24:37

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By Mike Fitzpatrick

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The good and bad from Michigan's win over Wisconsin 32:26

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The Wolverines dominated the Badgers on the stat sheet in a 24-10 victory, but they also had some sloppy moments, especially in the first half. The crew discusses their takeaways from Saturday's game and what it means heading into USC week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Lions use ferocious start, 3 takeaways to beat Bengals for fourth straight win 38:24

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Ben and Kory discuss the team’s 37-24 win, what’s to like, and updates on Taylor Decker and Kalif Raymond. Jared Goff is playing ultra-efficient football, and the defense is making plays … and the future is bright with missing pieces set to return soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Post-bye week + Wisconsin preview 29:15

12d ago29:15

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The bye week is over for Michigan football, who is apparently healthier and raring to resume Big Ten play on Saturday against Wisconsin. We preview the Badgers, their No. 1-ranked run defense and question mark at QB. We discuss Michigan’s health situation, give our predictions and look back at the last time Michigan and Wisconsin played in 2021. Pl…

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Mailbag! What's going on with all the opening TDs vs. Lions; level of concern at CB ahead of trip to Cincy? 42:06

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Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag episode of the Dungeon of Doom podcast. We're talking all the opening drive touchdowns, Kelvin Sheppard's adjustments, level of concern at cornerback ahead of Chase-Higgins matchup, and much more. Please send questions and voice memo questions to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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The Michigan Man - Podcast Episode 819 - Michigan Game Day with Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press 36:22

13d ago36:22

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Wisconsin visits The Big House for Homecoming on Saturday and they are struggling. Michigan is coming off a bye week and looking to keep improving in every phase of the game. October is a critical month for Team 146. Either they will prove to be contenders, or a team that is just not ready. Joining me with thoughts on that and more is beat writer T…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 818 - Wisconsin Visitors Edition 29:26

12d ago29:26

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It might be too early to say Luke Fickell is on the hot seat in Madison, but the Badger faithful booed loudly and left early during the Maryland loss. They are not happy. Joining me today with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of Wisconsin football Matt LePayBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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Lions overcome tough Browns defense to win third straight game 35:38

16d ago35:38

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Ben and Kory break down another victory from the Ford Field press box after the Lions take care of business against the Cleveland Browns. Despite offensive stumbles and the Browns' resolute defensive line, the Lions secure the win thanks to their defense, special teams, Goff's pocket presence, and improved communication. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Entering bye, is Michigan football a Big Ten contender? 32:24

14d ago32:24

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What did we learn from Sherrone Moore this week? Where do Wolverines stand entering their first bye of the season? We discuss whether Michigan is a Big Ten title contender or not before diving into the rest of the conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Mailbag! What’s up with Terrion Arnold’s role and what the Lions did to get to Lamar Jackson 33:10

19d ago33:10

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Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag podcast. We answer questions about Terrion Arnold, Kelvin Sheppard’s QB spy revelation and what the Lions need to do against Browns’ feisty defensive line. Please send voice memo questions to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 817 - Bye week edition with Austin Meek from The Athletic 30:23

13d ago30:23

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We're 3-1 entering our first bye week of the season. Team 146 is a work in progress, and that is perfectly fine at this stage of the season. Let's get to work and heal up for the next stretch of games. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and much more is beat writer Austin Meek from The Athletic.…

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‘Gamblin’ Dan’ and his Detroit Lions leave Baltimore with a statement victory 36:31

21d ago36:31

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Ben and Kory are back with a postgame podcast. And while we recorded this at 3 am, we were all jacked up on the Mountain Dew that was that instant classic 38-30 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group

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What we learned about Michigan from road win vs. Nebraska 34:53

18d ago34:53

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The Wolverines chewed up the Cornhuskers in the trenches and earned a statement win to open Big Ten play. What stood out from Michigan's 30-27 victory, and what does it mean heading into the team's bye week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Mailbag! What can Lions learn from last trip to Baltimore and how might they approach Lamar Jackson? 43:56

26d ago43:56

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Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag podcast episode. As always, thanks for the great questions. We're talking where the Lions go if Marcus Davenport misses time, what they can learn from their humbling loss in the last trip to Baltimore and how in the heck do they even try to stop Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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Nebraska preview: Bryce Underwood, X-factors, injuries 30:56

22d ago30:56

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Michigan hits the road for its Big Ten opener vs. Nebraska and plenty of optimism after a 60-point win over Central Michigan. Bryce Underwood has been given the green light: What can kind of impact can he make? Plus updates on injuries, the offensive line and predictions for Saturday’s game in Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 816 - Michigan Game Day with Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3 40:13

26d ago40:13

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How improved is Nebraska this year? Is Michigan 1/2 as good as we saw last week? It's a big game for Michigan, but a game with more meaning for the home team. Joining me with his thoughts on that and more is Clayton Sayfie from The Wolverine ON3By Mike Fitzpatrick

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 815 - Nebraska Visitors Edition 21:51

29d ago21:51

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For Michigan Saturday is another road trip to one of college football's most hostile environments. For Nebraska it's an opportunity to score their first signature win of the Matt Ruhle era. It should be a humdinger. With us today is Cornhuser radio play by play voice Kyle Crooks.By Mike Fitzpatrick

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What does Michigan's dominance vs. Central Michigan mean for Big Ten play? 39:12

25d ago39:12

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Michigan bounced back on Saturday in a big way, blowing out Central Michigan by 60 points. Bryce Underwood was fantastic and he had plenty of help on both sides of the ball. We break down the Wolverines' performance and what it means for this week's Big Ten opener at Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Lions remind us and the football world what they're about in destruction of Bears 40:12

30d ago40:12

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Well, welcome home, Ben Johnson. The Lions smoked the Bears, 52-21, showing signs of improvement across the board in nearly every area of concern. Ben Raven and Kory Woods discuss the box-score stuffed day and what they like about these Lions moving forward. Next up is a tough prime-time road matchup against the Ravens, with the Lions likely needin…

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Mailbag! What can the Detroit Lions do to spark pass rush, get OL on same page 41:55

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Ben and Kory are back with another mid-week mailbag podcast, answering questions on what changes can be expected for the offense after such a sloppy, lifeless opening performance. Also, what about went wrong is fixable? How do the Lions spark their pass rush and help Aidan Hutchinson through double teams and constant chips? Also, what was up with t…

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Week 3 primer: Michigan looks to get back on track vs. Central Michigan 30:44

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No. 23 Michigan closes out its non-conference schedule against CMU. We preview the in-state showdown, update the injury situation and discuss Sherrone Moore’s suspension and his replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 814 - Michigan Game Day with Aaron McMann from MLive 29:33

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Just winning Saturday won't erase what happened in Norman last week. Cleaning up most of the mistakes and winning would be a good start though. Biff Poggi is the interim head coach and he'll be at the helm as Central Michigan visits The Big House. Joining us with his thoughts on that and so much more is beat writer Aaron McMann from MLive.…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 813 - Central Michigan Visitors Edition 33:03

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Central Michigan pays a visit to The Big House on Saturday and hopes to give Michigan a test. Joining us with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of The Chippewas Adam JacksaBy Mike Fitzpatrick

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What went wrong for Michigan at Oklahoma? 33:34

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We break down Michigan's loss at Oklahoma, focusing on Sherrone Moore's lack of aggressiveness, Bryce Underwood's performance, and more. Moore will miss Saturday's game at Central Michigan as he begins a suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Nothing goes right for Lions in ugly season-opening loss to the Packers 44:00

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Ben and Kory discuss what went wrong (a lot!) for the Lions in their 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Detroit's pass rush made no noise, its offensive line struggled and the offense was stuck in checkdown city while unable to run the ball at all in the first game with John Morton running the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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Mailbag! Predictions for Lions-Packers and is this really a Super Bowl or bust season? 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Kory and Ben are back in-season mode, returning with a mailbag podcast for this week's episode. We're talking new coordinators, Dan Campbell's influence beyond the culture, tough contract decisions ahead and more. Submit mailbag questions to [email protected], in either text or audio form! We'll be back from Green Bay on Sunday night. Learn m…

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Can Michigan pull off upset at Oklahoma? 34:04

1M ago34:04

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No. 15 Michigan heads to No. 18 Oklahoma in the marquee matchup of the week. The crew previews the Big Ten vs. SEC showdown and lays out the keys to the game for the Wolverines. Plus, predictions and other news from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 812 - Michigan Game Day with Chris Balas 35:45

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Bryce Underwood looked like a veteran in his debut against New Mexico. Saturday night in Norman will be a different environment against a much better opponent. Chris Balas from The Wolverine ON3 joins me to discuss that and much more.By Mike Fitzpatrick

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 811 - Oklahoma Visitors Edition 25:24

1M ago25:24

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Oklahoma looked good against Illinois State on Saturday, while Michigan put on a failry solid performance against New Mexico. How much can we take from those two games? Not much I'm afraid. We will certainly learn more about both teams Saturday night in Norman. Joining us today with his thoughts on that and more is the radio play by play voice of T…

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Bryce Underwood dazzles in Michigan debut 41:24

1M ago41:24

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Bryce Underwood, the five-star freshman QB and No. 1-ranked recruit in the country, made his Michigan debut Saturday night. We discuss the win over New Mexico, some of Underwood’s standout plays and his impact on the offense. Plus, a look at the defense and why the final score may not have been indicative of their performance. Learn more about your…

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The Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 810 - Michigan Game Day with Angelique Chengelis 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Is Michigan a Big10 contender? We won't find out this Saturday against New Mexico, but we'll have a baseline idea of just where they are after tangling with The Lobos. With me to discuss that and more is The Angel of The Big House, beat writer Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News.By Mike Fitzpatrick

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Michigan vs. New Mexico preview, season predictions 30:43

1M ago30:43

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It's all Michigan football on this episode. We discuss the expectations for Bryce Underwood in his freshman season, preview the opener against New Mexico, and give our predictions for Michigan's record in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Our thoughts on the Detroit Lions' initial 50-man roster (yes, 50) 26:19

2M ago26:19

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Kory and Ben evaluate the team's opening roster, with thoughts on the Ahmed Hassanein situation and why the Lions have only three edge defenders right now. They also share some thoughts on what could happen next when it comes to the pass-rusher room and back deep at safety behind Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Email mailbag questions to dungeonofdo…