Episodes
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Episode 43: Not Time to Panic?
Michigan's offense is still a mess, Whittingham says not to panic, and Yax is already making noise in the NBA. Plus, a look ahead at Michigan basketball.
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Episode 42: Tommy Boy
It's Tommy Carr season. Just in time for, uh, Indiana.
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Episode 41: Against Our Better Judgment
We debate the 24-team playoff, whether Tommy Carr will see the field, and somehow talk ourselves into another Michigan win.
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Episode 40: A terrible, no-fun season
Is this it for Bryce Underwood?
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Episode 39: A step forward in a losing effort
Michigan finally showed some offense and still came away empty. Now we find out if it travels.
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Episode 38 | A tale of two halves
One good half, one weird half, and one toddler at the Big House.
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Episode 37: The weirdest 2-0 team in college football
Michigan is 2-0 ... technically. What are we supposed to make of this team? Plus: Are you taking a 2-year-old to the Big House?
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Episode 36: We Have Questions
Michigan won. Somehow. Can they keep it within 30 of Oklahoma this weekend?
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Episode 35: All aboard the Bryce Hype Express
Yup, we're doing this again. Plus, are you eligible to play college football? Probably.
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Episode 34: Michigan Football Predictions
We make our picks and try to define success against one of Michigan’s toughest schedules in years.
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Episode 33: Warde Manuel and the investigation that doesn't exist
Nothing to see here, folks.
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Episode 32 | The Bryce Underwood Conversation
The Bryce Underwood conversation isn’t slowing down. We talk about expectations, the headlines, and why it feels like every comment becomes a story. Plus, the absolute worst places to take a toddler and the Michigan games we’re most excited to watch this fall.
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Episode 31: No, Dusty, not like this
What's the legacy for a two-year coach?
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Episode 30: Eric Weddle feeds offseason machine
Maybe we're scared that Weddle isn't totally wrong?
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Episode 29 | What happened to the game we love?
24-team College Football Playoff talk has officially broken our brains. Tune in to hear us sound like old men yelling from rocking chairs about “the good old days.”
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Episode 28: How to quit a half marathon
Plus: Derek sounds like death.
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Episode 27: Spring Game Takeaways
You never get much out of a spring game, but we gave it a shot. Here’s what stood out from Michigan’s limited look and what might actually matter going forward.
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Episode 26: Hail to the champs
Shout out to the UM freshman who offered us tequila shots.
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Episode 25: Michigan in the Final Four
We have Michigan winning it all.
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Episode 24: March Madness Fun
Plus: Are you hate-watching Purdue? Even just a little bit?
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Episode 23: The path to the Final Four
This one almost didn’t make it. Technical difficulties, questionable audio, and somehow… a tournament preview.
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Episode 22: March Madness is here
We break down the conference tournament path and what it means for Michigan’s NCAA tournament ceiling.
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Episode 21: Early to rise
When's the last time you got up at 4:30? Try it sometime. You'll hate it.
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Episode 20: Deepest team in America
Michigan’s starting five is strong. The depth behind it might be the difference. We break down why this roster feels built for a long March — and what still has to happen before then.
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Episode 19: Fun at Breslin
State of the rivalry: maginficent.
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Episode 18: We finally talk Michigan hoops
Better late than never. We dive into Michigan’s run on the hardwood and what’s clicking right now.
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Episode 17: College football free agency
Are we the old guys now?
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Episode 16: Welcome, Kyle Whittingham
Michigan hires a Hall of Fame coach to lead the program forward. We break down what it means, what comes next, and share a few more drinks than usual along the way.
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Episode 15: Wait, Sherrone Moore did what?
Wild times, to say the least. Coaching wish lists, proof of life from BIFF, playoff predictions.
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Episode 14: The Streak is Over
Michigan’s winning streak against Ohio State has ended, and the game raised real questions about the program’s current position. We discuss what felt off, what this means for Sherrone Moore, and how Michigan can return to championship-level football.
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Episode 13: Ready or not... THE GAME
You know Michigan has a trick play ready for Saturday. But what will it be?
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Episode 12: Walk-off at Wrigley
Michigan escapes Wrigley with a walk-off after a chaotic, turnover-filled game. How are the Wolverines still standing?
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Episode 11: 60 degrees (and points?) at Wrigley
And it's been a tough few days for the dads.
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Episode 10: Wolverines Rest, Streaming Wars Rage
Michigan’s on a bye, but the biggest matchup of Week 11 is still Disney vs YouTube TV.
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Episode 9: A 3-game cruise
Plus: No one likes Brian Kelly.
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Episode 8: Michigan Has to Beat State
Michigan bounced back against Washington, but rivalry week changes everything. We discuss why the Wolverines must beat Michigan State, what a two-loss route to the playoff looks like, and why Jordan Marshall has a case for more carries.
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Episode 7: Getting bullied by USC
Plus: Is there an ethical way to get out of that trip to the pumpkin patch (or apple orchard or whatever)?
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Episode 6: Michigan’s scripted struggles and a road test at USC
Michigan’s slow starts are becoming a theme. Scripted drives remain a weakness on both sides of the ball — but while the defense often adjusts quickly, the offense is still searching for answers. We break down: What to expect from a tough road matchup at USC Bryce Underwood’s flashes of...
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Episode 5: Michigan better beat Wisconsin
Plus: A lighter week of college football, and Go Tigers.
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Episode 4: Bye Week Banter and Road Game Takeaways
After a short break — a Portugal trip for Derek and the usual chaos of dad life — we’re back in business. In this episode: Breaking down Michigan’s impressive road win over Nebraska What the bye week means for Team 146 Early impressions of the season and what’s still ahead And yes… we forgot to…
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Episode 3: Bryce Underwood vs. The World
Plus: A moment of silence for the father who forgot about college football.
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Episode 2: The Best Weekend in College Football
Week 1 is here — one of the best weekends in college football. We dig into season expectations and why opening weekend hits different for dads and fans alike. What you’ll hear in Episode 2: - Why Week 1 is a top five weekend all year - Early expectations and storylines for Team 146 - How dad life...
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Episode 1: Soft launching Hail to the Dads!
Hard rebrand. Soft relaunch. 🎙️ Hail to the Dads talks fatherhood's tango with college football season. What you’ll hear in Episode 1:- Why we’re rebranding as dads in the Michigan fan world- How fatherhood and fandom collide during football season- What to expect from the show moving forward...
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Go Blue Crew | Quick Michigan Football Predictions
A current dad and soon-to-be dad take the little time they have available to drop in and give some rapid-fire Michigan football predictions. Enjoy!
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Go Blue Crew | We Review EA College Football 25!
It's been more than a decade, but it's finally here. EA College Football 25 has us feeling like kids again as we take to the sticks and play the hottest video game on the market!
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Go Blue Crew | So many playoff games!
Are you ready for the College Football Playoff to start before Christmas? What about a Thursday night semifinal game?
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Go Blue Crew | Dusty May's Roster Build
Dusty May is in the thick of building his team for the 2024-25 Michigan basketball season. We react to the roster with many new faces and pick a few new players we are most excited about.
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Go Blue Crew | Spring Football and Michigan Basketball
While we wait for Michigan Football to have news outside of OWIs, we talk about Michigan's upcoming spring game and the potential quarterback battle. We also discuss Dusty May and Michigan Basketball as a roster is expected to take shape sooner rather than later.
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Go Blue Crew | Welcome, Dusty May!
Dusty May has been named Michigan Men’s Basketball Head Coach, becoming the 18th coach in the history of the Wolverines program. We react to the hiring and give some thoughts on the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Cheers!
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Go Blue Crew | March Madness is upon us
March Madness is the most exciting time of year for millions of fans. It's just maddening for Michigan fans as the Wolverines will miss the tournament for the second year straight. We put what is likely the final bow on Michigan's season and focus on talking about the greatest sports month of…
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About this show
Hot takes and dad jokes. Talking Michigan sports when the kids allow it. 🎙️
Hosted by
Derek Devine and Tyler Fenwick
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