Podcast

Calling all Michigan Wolverines fans! Get ready for an exhilarating episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast as hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell bring on special guests Jared Stormer and Andy Bailey from the popular Out of the Blue podcast. This crossover episode is a can’t-miss for all Maize and Blue enthusiasts, as the four hosts dive into a range of exciting topics.

In this episode, Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, two diehard Michigan Wolverine fans, discuss various topics related to Michigan sports. They touch on the challenges of following games in different time zones, the resurgence of Duncan Robinson in the NBA playoffs, admissions issues affecting Michigan basketball, and the impact players to watch out for in the upcoming season. Get ready for an engaging and entertaining discussion!

In this episode, our hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into the intriguing story surrounding Hunter Dickinson’s recent claim of earning less than six figures in NIL compensation at Michigan, compared to his anticipated multi-million dollar windfall after transferring to Kansas. But that’s not all! Stick around as Michael and Matt share their preseason top 12 college football teams for the upcoming season

This week on the Big House Bleachers Podcast, Mike and Matt tackle the depth chart on the defensive side of the ball for the upcoming football season. Michigan added an important piece to the puzzle of their 2024 recruiting class with the commitment of wide receiver Channing Goodwin. Goodwin’s commitment is an indication that fellow Providence Day wideout, Jordan Shipp, may be soon to follow. And Hunter Dickinson announced in a cringy video that he will be taking his talents to the University of Kansas.

Spring is for speculation, and the guys do a whole lot of speculating about Michigan football in this episode. With the Michigan Football Spring Game around the corner, Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell take turns drafting their own 2023 Michigan football super-teams.

The disappointing Michigan basketball season has come to an end, so it’s time to hand out some player grades. Josh and JD from the popular Blue By Ninety podcast “On Stadium Blvd” combine forces with the Big House Bleachers pod to give out grades for each Michigan basketball key player as well as coach Juwan Howard.