PODCAST · sports
Open Mic
by Cumulus Media Detroit
"Open Mic" is a groundbreaking show featuring fresh perspectives from the next generation of aspiring sports broadcasters. Show topics cover a wide range of subject matter relating to sports, told through interviews with coaches, athletes, and industry leaders. SportsCaster.com provides sports fans and aspiring sportscasters the opportunity to participate in sports broadcasting. To learn more, visit SportsCaster.com.
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Episode 54.1: Who Scraped the Bottom of the Draft Pool
Episode 54.1: Emil Asaf and the Analytixx Sports Pod group discuss the winners and losers of the NFL draft, and which teams will make the most from their draft picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 54: FULL SHOW
Episode 54: Full Show - Emil Asaf from the Analytixx Sports Pod kicks off the show with the best and worst picks of the NFL draft, then Noah Shemami, Full Sail U alum, discusses the differences between Redshirting and the 5-year eligibility rules and the pros and cons of each for college players. Up next, our host Johnny Kane interviews John Mason, the voice of the Pistons. Finally, what does it mean to be the only woman in the press room. Johnny interviews Alina Levine, University of Michigan, on the pressure of being a woman in sports broadcasting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 54.2: Redshirtting and the 5 Year Eligibility Loop Hole
Episode 54.2: Noah Shemami, Full Sail University alum, discusses the differences between Redshirting and 5 year eligibility in college sports, and the pros and cons of each for players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 53.3: Athletes Train to be Broadcasters
Episode 53.3: Gabe Loper, Wayne State University senior, reviews how athletes train to be broadcasters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 53.2: A New Era in Women's Basketball
Episode 53.2: Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS senior, talks about the history of women’s basketball and the path for its future success. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 53.1: The Role of Athlete as Micro Influencer
Episode 53.1: Giovanni Moceri, Oakland University alum, discusses athletes as Micro Influencers. The pros and cons, what this means in relation to NIL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 53.4: The Price of the Green Jacket
Episode 53.4: Carter Lutz, Miami University senior, tells the story of the legendary green jacket from The Masters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 53: Full Show
Episode 53: Full Show - Giovanni Moceri, Oakland University alum, discusses athletes as Micro Influencers. The pros and cons and what this means in relation to NIL. Then Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS senior, talks about the history of women’s basketball and the path for future success. Up next, Gabe Loper, Wayne State University senior, reviews how athletes train to be broadcasters. Finally Carter Lutz, Miami University senior, tells the story of the legendary green jacket from The Masters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 52.1: What is Sports Journalism?
Episode 52.1: Johnny Kane and Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, discuss the question of "What is Sports Journalism?" and why it matters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 52: FULL SHOW
Episode 52: FULL SHOW: Host Johnny Kane and Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, discuss "What is sports journalism?" Then JC Fox, Mississippi College, breakdowns the differences between media bias or misunderstanding in sports journalism. Then lighting up the show Lyric Sloan, MSU, previews the World Cup underdog, team Curacao. The show wraps with Gabe Loper, WSU, interviewing the incredible Allen Wylie, blind sportscaster who is proving listening is the best skill in the booth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 52.4: TUrning Obstacles into Opportunities
Episode 52.4: Gabe Loper, WSU, interviews Allen Wylie, blind college student turned sports radio broadcaster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 52.3: The World Cup Underdog is Coming to Win
Episode 52.3: Lyric Sloan, MSU, shares the incredible story of the island of Curacao and its run for the World Cup in soccer. This is a much watch team! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 52.2: Sports: Media Bias or Misunderstanding?
Episode 52.2: JC Fox, Mississippi College, breaks down what is happening in sports journalism. Is it media bias or just a misunderstanding? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 51.4: Do Coaches Need to Stop Cussing?
Episode 51.4: Noah Shemami, Full Sail U alum, reflects on the topic of Coaches needing to stop cussing… or is it part of the game? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 51: Full Show
Episode 51: Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, covers the topic of AI being used by HS athletes, "Are AI Highlight Reels Ruining High School Sports?". Then Ben Frakes, Michigan State University, interviews Dan Dickerson, voice the of Detroit Tigers. Next, Ayden Novak, Rochester Christian College, commentary on an article titled: A baseball catcher's youth league story might just be the ticket to rescuing local journalism. Finally, Noah Shemami, Full Sail U alum, reflects on the topic of Coaches needing to stop cussing… or is it part of the game? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 51.1: HS Athletes Using AI for Highlight Reels
Episode 51: Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, covers the topic of AI being used by HS athletes, "Are AI Highlight Reels Ruining High School Sports?". Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 51.2: Interview with Dan Dickerson
Episode 51: Ben Frakes, Michigan State University, interviews Dan Dickerson, voice the of Detroit Tigers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 51.3: The Ticket to Rescuing Local Journalism
Episode 51.3: Ayden Novak, Rochester Christian College, commentary on an article titled: A baseball catcher's youth league story might just be the ticket to rescuing local journalism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 50: Full Show
Episode 50: Johnny Kane, Gabe Loper, Cooper Schoenberg, and Carter Lutz discuss: Are the Detroit Tigers contenders… or still rebuilding?, Who’s your Tiger?, Opening Day Overreaction or Reality?. All this and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 49.2: The Weight of Women in Sports Journalism
Episode 49.2: Johnny interviews Alina Levine, University of Michigan student, on her Michigan Daily article “The weight of being one of the only women in the room”. Highlighting the experiences of women in sports journalism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 49.1: Deeeee-troit Baaaasketbaaaaall
Episode 49.1: Host Johnny Kane interviews Detroit legend John Mason, arena announcer for the Detroit Pistons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 49.3: MLB Headed to Lockout?
Episode 49.3: Carter Lutz, U of Miami student, shares his perspective on the MLB and the looming lockout for next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 49.4: The Best of the World Baseball Classic
Episode 49.4: Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS, recaps the best for the World Baseball Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 49: Full Show
Episode 49: Full Show - Host Johnny Kane interviews Detroit ledgend John Mason and shares insite into how the story of Deeeeetroit Basketball started. Then Johnny to interviews Alina Levine, University of Michigan, on her article “The Weight of Being One of the Only Women in the Room”. Then Carter Lutz, U of Miami, discusses the possible MLB lockout next season. Finally, Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens High School, highlights the highs and lows of the World Baseball Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 48.3: Big Ten March Madness Preview
Episode 48.3: Sportscaster Ethan Pavey, Groves HS, previews the Big Ten teams as we head into March Madness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 48.1: Athlete Style and Voice, Part of Their Brand
Episode 48.1: Johnny Kane and Emily Wisniewski kick off the show and discuss WNBA and how the players are making a name for themselves with fashion. Then Noah Shemami, Full Sail University alum, comments on an article called “When athletes control the mic, who controls the story”, a look into sports journalism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 48: Full Show
Episode 48: Johnny Kane and Emily Wisniewski kick off the show and discuss WNBA and how the players are making a name for themselves with fashion. Then Noah Shemami, Full Sail University alum, comments on an article called “When athletes control the mic, who controls the story”, a look into sports journalism. Noah Shemami, also breaks down the NHL trades that occurred over the weekend. Ethan Pavey, Groves HS, previews the Big Ten in March Madness. Wrapping the show, Cooper Schoenberg, IU, previews the MLB season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 48.4: MLB Preview
Episode 48.4: Cooper Schoenberg, Indiana University, previews the MLB season. Who's lookin good during spring training? Who made the most of their trades? Who's going all the way? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 48.2: NHL Trades, Who's Going Where
Episode 48.2: Noah Shemami, breaks down the NHL trades that occurred over the weekend. Who's going where and how will this effect playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 47.3: High School Baseball, Tommy John on the Rise
Episode 47.3: Andrew Hollinshead, baseball player and sportscaster from Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, explains how Tommy John surgery is becoming part of the norm with HS baseball players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 47.1: What is Sports Journalism?
Episode 47.1: Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, brings to the front of our minds, "What is sports journalism really?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 47: Full Show
Episode 47: Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, asks the question, What is sports journalism? and how it has changed over the years. Then Giovanni Moceri, Oakland U grad and host of the Gio Mo Show podcast, shares the four best stories from the Horizon League this basketball season. Next Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, discusses the dramatic rise in Tommy John surgery in HS baseball players. Finally, JC Fox, Mississippi College, reviews what the difference in sports journalism today. Is it Media bias or misunderstanding? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 47.4: Media Bias or Misunderstanding?
Episode 47.4: JC Fox, Mississippi College, discusses the debate in sports journalism right now between media bias and misunderstanding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 47.2: Stories Beyond the Court from the Horizon League
Episode 47.2: Giovanni Moceri, Oakland University grad and host of The Gio Mo Show podcast, shares stories from the Horizon League this basketball season. Highlighting Brody Robinson, Robert Morris, Detroit Mercy, and Wright State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 46: Full Show
Episode 46: Ayden Novak, Rochester Christian University, kicks off the show with commentary on Michigan football's new top signee. Gabe Loper, Wayne State University, and host Johnny Kane discuss the move of athletes to sportscasters. Emil Asaf and Analytixx Podcast crew highlight the March Madness top picks. Finally, Brooke Laine, a senior at Davison HS, explains the commonality everyone shares with sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 46.4: Everyone Loves Sports
Episode 46.4: Brooke Laine, a senior at Davison HS, explains the commonality everyone shares with sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 46.3: March Madness, Who's In and Who's Out
Episode 46.3: Emil Asaf and Analytixx Podcast crew highlight the March Madness top picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 46.2: Athletes as Sportscasters
Episode 46.2: Gabe Loper, Wayne State University, and host Johnny Kane discuss the move of athletes to sportscasters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 46.1: Michigan Top Football Signee for 26-27 Season
Episode 46.1: Ayden Novak, Rochester Christian University, kicks off the show with commentary on Michigan football's new top signee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 45.3: Athletes and Their Fashion
Episode 45.3: Emily Wisniewski explains the obsession with the 'athlete fit'. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 45.2: Verlander is Back Part 2
Episode 45.2: Mayer Malcoun and Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, continue the conversation with Johnny Kane how the Tigers chemistry will change with Justin Verlander back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 45.4: Women's Professional Volleyball is Exploding
Episode 45.4: Ciara Brooks, Ferris State University, commentary on the explosion of popularity in Women’s Professional Volleyball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 45: Full Show
Episode 45: Full Show - Mayer Malcoun and Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, discuss with Johnny Kane how the Tigers chemistry will change with Justin Verlander back. Emily Wisniewski explains the obsession with the 'athlete fit'. Finally Ciara Brooks, Ferris State University, commentary on the explosion of popularity in Women’s Professional Volleyball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 45: Verlander is Back Part 1
Episode 45.1: Mayer Malcoun and Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, discuss with Johnny Kane how the Tigers chemistry will change with Justin Verlander back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 44: Full Show
Episode 44: Brendan Mato, Detroit Catholic Central alum and University of Notre Dame freshman, commentary on the making of team USA for the 2026 WInter Olympics. Lyric Sloan, Michigan State U, interviews Jo-Ann Barnas, former sports journalist for the Detroit Free Press, on her decades of Olympics coverage. Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS senior, interviews Anika McEvans, Assistant Director of Athletics Detroit Public Schools, Women in Sports Leadership Award recipient. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 44.2: Journalist from MSU to the Olympics
Episode 44.2: Lyric Sloan, Michigan State U, interviews Jo-Ann Barnas, former sports journalist for the Detroit Free Press, on her decades of Olympics coverage. PART 1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 44.4: Honoring Women in Sports Leadership
Episode 44.4: Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS senior, interviews Anika McEvans, Assistant Director of Athletics Detroit Public Schools, Women in Sports Leadership Award recipient. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 44: The Making of Team USA
Episode 44.1: Brendan Mato, Detroit Catholic Central alum and University of Notre Dame freshman, commentary on the making of team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 44.3: Women in Sports Journalism
Episode 44.3: Lyric Sloan, Michigan State U, interviews Jo-Ann Barnas, former sports journalist for the Detroit Free Press, on her decades of Olympics coverage. PART 2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 43.4: Dante Moore is Staying
Episode 43.4: Emil Asaf breaksdown the complex relationship Dante Moore has with NIL, the transfer portal, the NFL draft, and staying at Oregon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Open Mic" is a groundbreaking show featuring fresh perspectives from the next generation of aspiring sports broadcasters. Show topics cover a wide range of subject matter relating to sports, told through interviews with coaches, athletes, and industry leaders. SportsCaster.com provides sports fans and aspiring sportscasters the opportunity to participate in sports broadcasting. To learn more, visit SportsCaster.com.
HOSTED BY
Cumulus Media Detroit
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