Episodes
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Episode 42 - Running Back Bryson Kuzdzal
Bryson was key for the Wolverines down the stretch in 2025 - helping secure road wins at Northwestern and at Maryland. We caught up with Bryson just after the Maryland game, where he started in place of an injured Jordan Marshall and ran for 100 yards and 3 TDs (no big deal). Bryson tells us…
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Episode 41 - Offensive Tackle Blake Frazier
We interview our new starting Left Tackle, Blake Frazier. We caught up with Blake after two straight weeks of holding down the starting spot. Against MSU, in his first start, he paved the way for 2 100+ yard rushers and 276 yards total (the most in 30 years against the Spartans). Against Purdue…
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Episode 40 - Offensive Lineman Jake Guarnera
Jake Guarnera has burst onto the scene in the 2025 season, starting at guard for the Wolverines for 3 straight games. He's made a huge impact in the run game, helping pave the way for big rushing outbursts against CMU, Nebraska and Wisconsin (who was the #1 rush defense?). Jake bulldozes through...
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Episode 39 - Wide Receiver Channing Goodwin
Wide Receiver Channing Goodwin joins the podcast to discuss his fast start to the 2025 season and ascent to being a starter on the Michigan offense. It’s an action-packed episode covering the season, thoughts on the new college football landscape, and closing with a pop-quiz on Michigan receiving...
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Episode 38 - Linebacker Cole Sullivan
Sophomore linebacker Cole Sullivan joins the show after a BREAKOUT game against New Mexico - tallying 5 tackles, 1 sack and an interception in less than a half of play. Cole's performance wasn't a surprise to those close to the program - he's been ascending the depth chart with his raw…
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Episode 37 - Offensive Lineman Brady Norton
We officially welcome offensive lineman Brady Norton to the Michigan football family after transferring in from Cal Poly earlier this year. Brady allowed 0 sacks in 11 starts last year and was the highest-graded offensive lineman (by PFF) in Cal Poly history. He’s a bench-pressing, Ohio-hating,...
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Episode 36 - Running Back Jordan Marshall
Recurring guest and RB1 Jordan Marshall joins the show. Jordan is an incredible player, person and representative for the University of Michigan. We love talking to Jordan and have a great conversation covering his breakout game in 2024, mindset heading into 2025, and even talk a little football...
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Episode 35 - Dominic Zvada
Michigan’ star kicker (and recurring guest) Dominic Zvada joins the podcast. We geek out on the science of kicking, reflect on his first season at Michigan, talk about his preparation of the season. And, of course, his Ohio State and Alabama heroics. We close with a hilarious attempt at our first...
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Episode 34 - Detroit Army's Todd Lansky
Todd Lansky, founder of Detroit Army (detroitarmy.com), joins the podcast. With support from Dan Campbell and press in the New York Times - Detroit Army is officially taking the world by storm. Todd shares the company's origin story and talks about the goals and mission of the organization.
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Episode 33 - Fullback Max Bredeson
Recurring guest and 2024 captain Max Bredeson joins the podcast. (1:55) - What Max wants all fans about him (2:45) - Max quizzes us on our favorite Michigan games of all time (7:00) - The story about how he learned he was captain last year (8:30) - Too many singers on the team? (11:30) - Fan...
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Episode 32 - Post-Spring Reactions (Part 2 - Defense)
Part 2 of our reflection and reaction to Michigan’s Spring Game. This episode is focused on the Defense. Study up on the key position battles, fast-rising newcomers, and future surprise contributors for the 2025 season. We set the stage and look at the big picture of the defense (00:47) Saying…
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Episode 31 - Post-Spring Reactions (Part 1 - Offense and Special Teams)
Part 1 of our reflection and reaction to Michigan’s Spring Game. This episode is focused on the Offense an Special Teams. Study up on the key position battles, fast-rising newcomers, and future surprise contributors for the 2025 season. 1:20 – putting it all in perspective 2:15 – Quarterback;...
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Episode 30 - Tight End / Fullback Jalen Hoffman
Dan and Gary catch up with Jalen Hoffman, Michigan’s Tight-End / H-Back who exploded onto the scene after a monster 2025 spring game. Jalen had 7 catches for 148 yards and touchdown in the game, serving as Bryce Underwood’s primary target throughout the game. (A surprise to many, but not to the...
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Episode 29 - Tight End Marlin Klein
From Germany to Georgia to Ann Arbor, Marlin Klein shares his unique path to Michigan. Marlin is expected to start at tight-end for the Wolverines in 2025 after a major role in 2024 as the team’s #2 tight-end and multi-game starter after Colston Loveland's injury. Hear how Marlin is using the...
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Episode 28 - FAN EPISODE #2 with Andrew Pierce
Andrew Pierce, winner of the prestigious, inaugural "Listener of the Year" award joins the podcast. Enjoy us shooting the breeze on the 2024 version of "The Game", what we're looking for in the upcoming Spring Game, how Michigan b-ball can make a deep tourney run, and much more.
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Episode 27 - Quarterback Mikey Keene
Quarterback Mikey Keene shares his incredible college journey – from UCF to Fresno State to Michigan – and gives some insights on the coaching staff and quarterback competition heading into the 2024 season. 2:50 – The #1 thing he wants UM fans to know about you 5:50 – Recruiting journey 8:40 –…
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Episode 26 - Offensive Lineman Andrew Sprague
Andrew Sprague, a 2024 blue-chip OT recruit who stands at 6'8", stops by the podcast. Andrew is primed to be the next great offensive lineman at Michigan, getting the starting nod in the Reliaquest Bowl against Alabama as a freshman.
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Episode 25 - 2025 Transfer Portal Review (Defense)
Listen now to Part 2 of our transfer portal review! This episode picks up where the last leaves off, and focuses on the 2025 defensive position groups. !NEW PROMOTION! – We’d love your feedback on this episode. Email [email protected] with your feedback on this Spotify episode for a chance…
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Episode 24 - 2025 Transfer Portal Review (Offense)
Listeners, buckle up and hold on tight because we’re entering the portal. In this episode, we highlight the position groups on Offense - covering the current state of the 2025 roster, the scholarship distribution, portal additions, and our projected future portal needs. > Quarterback (3:00) – We...
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Episode 23 - Season Recap Awards Show
The L&N crew hosts the inaugural Season Recap Awards to hand out the most prestigious accolades in all of college athletics (move over Heisman Trophy). All prior guests of the show were eligible for an award, so hard decisions had to be made. Join in for the fun, the debate, and relive what has...
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Episode 22 - Special Guest Landan Updates on "The Game"
Dan catches up with a very special guest - Landan - one our listeners who won our OSU ticket giveaway contest back in November. Landan was able to take in The Game down in Columbus with his Dad...so we just HAD to catch up with him to hear about his gameday experience at the Shoe. He dishes on…
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Episode 21 - 2025 Roster Preview (Defense)
Part 2 of the 2025 Roster Preview, this one focused on the defensive position groups. Listen in so you can impress your friends and family with your Michigan Football knowledge this holiday season.
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Episode 20 - 2025 Roster Preview (Offense & Special Teams)
Dan and Gary look ahead to 2025 with a preview of the offense and special teams position groups. Debate ensues...
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Episode 19 - Jordan Hobbs
Jordan Hobbs is the second member of the Women's Basketball team to join the podcast! Jordan has been dialed in this season for the 9-2 Wolverines, scoring more than 13 points a game so far this year. She's been a constant presence through a massive roster changeover between last season and this...
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Episode 18 - Olivia Olson
The Leaders & Next crew stretch their horizons into the world of Michigan basketball with Olivia Olson - one of the stars of the (now) 7-1 Women's bball team. Olivia is a member of Michigan's loaded freshman recruiting class. In the episode - Olivia dishes on the successful start to the season…
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Episode 17 - Wide Receiver Peyton O'Leary
Football, Lacrosse, Basketball - in this episode, we discover that there isn't anything that Peyton O'Leary isn't good at. Starting his career as a walk-on, Peyton has quickly earned a major role on Michigan's offense as a go-to receiver. He's scored in big moments, including a touchdown against...
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Episode 16 - Defensive Lineman Enow Etta
True Freshman Enow Etta joins the show! Enow dishes on navigating 3 (!) position coaching changes during his Michigan tenure, his plans for playing inside vs. outside on the line, and ... of course ... how Brian Kelly's dancing videos dissuaded him from choosing LSU. At the end of the episode…
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Episode 15 - Running Back Jordan Marshall
Jordan Marshall is Michigan's first Top 100 recruit from Ohio since 2013. He has already seen action in his true freshman season and looks like play a bigger role in the 2nd half of the season. We talk to Jordan about his high-profile recruitment, his quick adjustment to the college game...and we...
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Episode 14 - Running Back Benjamin Hall
Ben Hall comes to Michigan by way of Georgia, and is on his way to be the next great Michigan running back. Ben takes us through his (wild) recruitment and high school journey prior to Michigan and his fast start to his career at Michigan (multiple stand-out spring games and playing time in 2023)...
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Episode 13 - Dominic Zvada
Dominic transferred to Michigan from Arkansas State over the summer and immediately nailed multiple 50-yard FGs in his first game and has been a key player through the first 4 games of 2024. Dominic discusses the mental and physical elements of kicking with Dan and Gary while (modestly) exploring...
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Episode 12 - Wide Receiver Fred Moore
Fredrick Moore joins us on the podcast to discuss his passion for giving back to the St. Louis community through his foundation, his journey to Michigan and how his love for "THE TEAM" drives him. We cover his standout Spring Game TD, his connection to another UM great (Jehu Chesson), Michigan’s...
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Episode 11 - Defensive Back Jacob Oden
Jacob Oden was one of the highest rated recruits in Michigan's 2024 recruiting calls - a 4-star prospect from Harper Woods, Michigan. As one of the youngest members of the team - he's already having a big impact and is coming off a big Spring Game. Jacob talks to the guys about his recruitment,...
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Episode 10 - Safety Quinten Johnson
Dan and Gary re-live "Q's" biggest plays as a Wolverine - including the forced fumble in the Rose Bowl, the hit against OSU's Emeka Egbuka ... and one more special play Dan pulls out of the archives. Q - a political science major - gives us his top VP picks for his future presidential run and...
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Episode 09 - Offensive Lineman Josh Priebe
All-Big Ten offensive lineman Josh Priebe joins the podcast. We talk the transfer portal, the bloodiest lip of all time, his NCAA25 rating and the top Christopher Nolan movies of all-time. Josh joins Michigan expected to be a key starter on the offensive line after an incredible career at...
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Episode 08 - Offensive Lineman Greg Crippen
After spending time behind some All-American transfers at Center for the last few years, Greg Crippen is ready to break onto the scene in a big way in 2024, competing for the starting center role. Greg joins the L&N podcast to talk about his journey to Michigan by way of the prestigious IMG...
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Episode 07 - Defensive Back Zeke Berry
We catch up with defensive back Zeke Berry to talk about his journey from Northern CA to Michigan and his ascent to one of Michigan's key players for the 2024 season. We dive deeper into his breakout performance in the 2024 Spring Game, and he dishes on where we'll see him on the field in 2024…
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Episode 06 - Wide Receiver Tyler Morris
Tyler Morris joins the podcast for an awesome interview, where he discusses the adversity he overcame in high school to make it Michigan, the wide receiver room's "underdog" status heading in 2024 ... and of course, an in-depth review of his Rose Bowl touchdown!
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Episode 05 - Offensive Lineman Andrew Gentry
We talk to (Joe Moore Award-winning) offensive lineman Andrew Gentry about his incredible recruiting journey to Michigan, his basketball playing days, a future career in sales...and much more. AmericanBuiltUSA.com is a veteran-owned company that makes ALL their products in the US...and also a…
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Episode 04 - Tight End Zack Marshall
On Episode 04 of Leaders and Next podcast, Zack Marshall joins the podcast, talks about his journey to Michigan and his recruiting process, his life off the field as a student-athlete diving into his busy schedule, how the Ross School of Business has benefitted him, and players to watch out for...
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Episode 03 - Max Bredeson (with co-host Davis Warren)
Max Bredeson joins the podcast, accompanied by co-host (and Leaders & Next alumni) Davis Warren. We talk about Max's skills as a blocker, pass-catcher, quarterback (?!) and more!
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Episode 02 - Defensive Lineman Cameron Brandt
On Episode 02 of Leaders and Next podcast, Cameron Brandt joins the L&N team to share his journey from SoCal to Michigan, reflect on his first season with the team, discuss the challenges of pursuing a mechanical engineering degree while playing football ... and much more!
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Episode 01 - Quarterback Davis Warren
In our first episode, Michigan quarterback Davis Warren joined the Leaders and Next podcast to talk about his incredible journey to Michigan, balancing football and business school, and share an all-time great Jim Harbaugh story.
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