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The Michigan Insider
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The Michigan Insider is combining all three of its podcasts, The Wolverine247 podcast, The Michigan Recruiting Insider, and the Michigan Basketball Insider into one mega-podcast. All your Michigan podcast needs in one place.
- 26 episodes
- Avg 44 min
- English
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
- TM
Thursday · 29 minBehind Enemy Lines: Michigan vs. Western Michigan preview
Welcome back to another season of Michigan football and another season of Behind Enemy Lines! We welcome Andrew Graham of Mitten Football to break down all things Western Michigan. The Broncos return key offensive pieces from last year's MAC-winning team, but there are injury issues on the offensive line and significant questions in the defensive front seven. Plus, we check in on a trio of former Wolverines who could see playing time with WMU on Saturday night at the Big House.
- TMAugust 28 · 1 hr 19 min
EXCLUSIVE: Warde Manuel discusses decision to step down at Michigan
In an exclusive, wide-ranging conversation with The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel opens up about his decision to step down after more than a decade leading the athletic department, explaining why he came to believe the timing was right both for himself and for the university. Manuel reflects candidly on a tenure he says he leaves with his “head held high,” pointing to an unprecedented stretch of championship success, record-setting academic achievement, major facility investments and the growth of one of the largest athletic departments in the country, while also acknowledging the difficult decisions, controversies and lessons that shaped his evolution as a leader. He discusses what he hopes his legacy will be after 21 years as an athletic director and 11 years at Michigan, why he believes the next AD will inherit a strong organization rather than a rebuilding project, and the advice he would give his successor about navigating the complex alignment between the athletic department, university president and Board of Regents. Manuel also makes clear that his work at Michigan is not finished, detailing his priorities over the remaining months of his tenure as the department confronts rising costs, revenue sharing, corporate sponsorship and the rapidly changing economics of college sports. And while he has not yet decided exactly what comes next, Manuel says retirement is not his mindset at age 58, revealing that he still wants to contribute as a leader in athletics—college, professional or otherwise—while also looking forward to more time with his wife, family and a life beyond the all-consuming demands of the Michigan AD chair.
- TM
August 21 · 27 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Special teams
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz conclude their 10-part position group preview series, looking at what to expect from the Michigan football team's special teams unit in the 2026 season. They open with a look at the strengths of the room, including on-paper consistency, an upgrade in coaching and punting and the value of transfer portal. They then turn to discuss the biggest question marks facing the room, particularly at the new coaching philosophy and decisions looming in the return game. In the second half of the episode, they look at X-factors for the room, the floor and ceiling for Michigan's special teams this fall, and how success will be defined for the room in 2026.
- TM
August 21 · 26 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Defensive Back
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview series by looking at what the Michigan football team's defensive backfield has in store for the 2026 season. They open the episode with a look at the strengths of the room, including several seasoned veterans, experience at all positions and and athletic secondary across the board. They then turn to the biggest question marks facing the room, including Rod Moore's return to game action and the depth of the room. In the second half of the episode, they break down their X-factor players of the room, the floor and ceiling for the room this fall, and how they will define success for the room in 2026.
- TM
August 20 · 30 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Linebacker
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their position group preview series by looking at the Michigan football team's linebacker room. They open with a look at the strengths and question marks of the room, as they try to make sense of a position group that lost its top four players from last season, and did not add a true sure-thing player though the transfer portal this offseason. Nonetheless, they examine the top four linebackers in the room, and what they can bring in 2026. In the second half of the episode, they look at two x-factor players for the room, the floor and ceiling for the position group, and how they will measure success for the Wolverines' linebackers in 2026.
- TM
August 18 · 30 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Edge
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series with a look at the Michigan football team’s edge room. They open with a discussion of the room’s biggest strengths, including a potential All-American and one of the higher-ceiling rooms on the team. They then look at question marks for the group, including the battle for the No. 4 spot in the rotation and the Wolverines’ effort to turn developmental prospects into stars. In the second half of the episode, they look at X-factors for the room, the group’s floor and ceiling for this fall, and how success should be measured for the edge room.
- TM
August 17 · 30 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Defensive line
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 10-part position preview podcast by looking at Michigan’s defensive tackle room ahead of the 2026 season. They open with a look at the strengths of the room, including size, upside, experience and run-stopping ability. They then turn to the question marks of the room, including the battle for the second-string roles, pass-rushing production and more. In the second half of the episode, they take a look at X-factors for the room, including a potential star and an under-the-radar transfer portal addition. They then discuss the floor and ceiling of the room this fall, and how they will measure success for the room.
- TM
August 17 · 28 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Offensive Line
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz finish up the offensive half of their annual position group preview series, taking a look at what to expect from the Wolverines' offensive line in 2026. They open with a look at the strengths of the room, discussing the depth, talent level and even experience of the line after keeping so many players from last season as well as the Jim Harding. They then turn to the questions marks of the room, discussing how they think the starting five will shake out, the room's need to improve its pass-protection and certain players to watch. In the second half of the episode, they look at X-factor players they're watching, discuss the floor and ceiling of the room and break down how they'll define success for the room in 2026.
- TM
August 14 · 30 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Tight end
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series with an in-depth look at Michigan's tight end room. The episode is the fourth installment of a series digging deeper into each of the Wolverines' position groups ahead of the 2026 season. They open with a look at the strengths and question marks of the room. They talk about the room's experience, the breakout potential among the top-line players, the perceived lack of star power and uncertainty about the usage the room will have in Michigan's new offense. In the second half of the episode, they look at the X-factors of the room, the floor and ceiling for Michigan's tight ends, and how they will define success for the room in 2026.
- TM
August 13 · 32 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Wide receiver
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series with an in-depth look at the Wolverines' wide receiver room. The episode is the third of 11 in the series. They open with a look at the strengths of the room, including revamped talent, improved hands and a room more prepared for the season ahead than the prior two seasons. They discuss Michigan's dynamic receiver duo at the top of Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan. They then dive into the question marks of the room, including the battle for the No. 3 wide receiver. In the second half of the episode, they take a look at X-factor players for the room, the room's floor and ceiling for 2026, and how they will measure success for the group this fall.
- TM
August 12 · 28 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Running back
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview what to expect in the 2026 season from Michigan's running back room. The episode is the second in 11 episodes looking at the Wolverines at each position group. They open with a look at the room's strengths, as they examine what Jordan Marshall, Savion Hiter and Bryson Kuzdzal do well as a running back trio. They then discuss the central question of the room, which for both of them centers around just how good Hiter can be as a true freshman. In the second half of the episode, they discuss the room's biggest X-factor, the floor of the room, the ceiling of the room, and how they will define success for Michigan's running back room in 2026.
- TM
August 11 · 34 minMichigan football 2026 position preview: Quarterback
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's quarterback room for the 2026 season. The episode is part of their 11-part position preview series, looking at the Wolverines' season ahead. They open with a discussion about the strengths that Bryce Underwood and the rest of the room bring, as well as the biggest question marks the room faces this season. In the second half of the episode, they look at an X-factor player for the room, discuss the group's floor and ceiling and how they will measure success from the room in 2026.
- TM
August 7 · 30 minMichigan football's most important players, position battles to watch in fall camp
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down their annual ranking of Michigan football's most important players for the upcoming season, then discuss the biggest position battles and potential breakouts in fall camp. They open with a look back at their annual rankings of the Wolverines' most important players. They discuss the top group being solidified, which players may have been ranked too low, and which players outside the top 25 could end up being more important than expected. In the second half of the episode, they discuss which position battles they'll be watching most closely as fall camp gets underway, as well as which players whose development in the next couple weeks has their attention the most.
- TM
August 6 · 37 minMichigan football's most impactful newcomers for 2026: Top transfers, freshmen to know ahead of fall camp
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the top newcomers for Michigan football ahead of the 2026 season, discussing the Wolverines’ key transfers and early-impact freshmen. They open with a look at Michigan's transfer portal class, which includes more than half a dozen projected starters for the Wolverines this fall. They discuss the top-line guys, such as John Henry Daley and JJ Buchanan, underrated impact players like Chris Bracy, Jonah Lea'ea and Trey Butkowski, and sleeper adds like Jaime Ffrench. In the second half of the episode, they try to assess where the freshmen fit in. They set expectations for Savion Hiter, and offer early projections for several Michigan freshmen expected to crack the two-deep this fall.
- TM
July 30 · 39 minTakeaways from Michigan, Kyle Whittingham's time at Big Ten Media Days
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down their takeaways from covering Michigan at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. They open with a look at Kyle Whittingham’s press conference appearances. They discuss their overall impressions, Michigan’s revamped approach to strength and conditioning, Bryce Underwood, Whittingham’s approach to the rivalry and his season expectations. In the second half of the episode, they discuss Whittingham’s depth chart breakdown, and what the players had to say while speaking in Chicago.
- TM
July 20 · 44 minWarde Manuel to step down as Michigan Athletic Director: What happened, what is Manuel's legacy, what's next for U-M athletics?
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the news that Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will step down at the end of the calendar year after more than a decade leading the University's athletic department. They open with a look at the timing of the news, which came after a week of outside speculation that Michigan's investigation into the athletic department's culture had found Manuel culpable. They discuss Michigan releasing an abbreviated outline of the findings, and why it's time for Manuel to step down, regardless of the results of this specific investigation. They then pivot to look at Manuel's tenure with Michigan, which began in 2016. They discuss both the high amount of scandals and championships under Manuel's watch, including multiple NCAA investigations, 80 Big Ten titles and national titles in both football and men's basketball. They close with a look at what Michigan should look for in its next athletic director, and how the University should balance the financial and traditional component of the athletic director role.
- TMJuly 14 · 1 hr 17 min
EXCLUSIVE: Warde Manuel Addresses his future at Michigan
In an exclusive interview with The Michigan Insider, Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel sits down with Sam Webb to discuss the latest surrounding all of the happenings around Ann Arbor including questions on his own future with the program. Other topics covered include his performance as athletic director and Dusty May's recent departure for the NBA.
- TMJuly 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Wolverines score big recruiting win over Ohio State and discussing what's next
On this week's episode, Sam and Brice discuss Michigan's recent big recruiting win for the Wolverines as they landed four-star defensive back Monsanna Torbert over Ohio State and Indiana among others. They also discuss what's next for the Wolverines on the recruiting trail with summer official visit season now in the rear view mirror.
- TM
June 23 · 56 minReaction: Dusty May leaves Michigan for NBA, Mike Boynton likely named interim head coach
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz discuss the bombshell news that Michigan head basketball coach Dusty May would be departing for a head-coaching job with the Dallas Mavericks, and that assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. would likely be named the interim head coach. They open with a discussion about May's departure. They discuss the shock level, why it happened, the role Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel played in it, what it says about college basketball and more. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's likely decision to promote Boynton to interim head coach. They discuss Boynton's career and role with the Wolverines, whether it's the right decision for Michigan, what a pursuit of other candidates might have looked like and what to make of the Wolverines' 2026-27 outlook without May leading the charge.