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    The Big House Bleachers Podcast

    Michael Smeltzer from "Wolverine Chronicle" and Matt Hartwell from "Maize Crusader" combine forces to create the ultimate University of Michigan sports podcast. Are you a die-hard Michigan fan?... Well, then this show is for you! Tune in for hot takes, analysis, predictions, and an all-around good time.

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    Episodes (51)

    Episode 11: Rest In Peace Meechie, What's The Deal with the Heisman, and Sheeeeeeeesh!

    Episode 11: Rest In Peace Meechie, What's The Deal with the Heisman, and Sheeeeeeeesh!

    The Michigan family lost a real one this week when Demetrius "Meechie" Walker passed away. Matt and Mike honor his memory by talking about the impact he had. The guys also ask what's the deal with the Heisman nowadays and introduce a brand new segment that you won't want to miss. The Michigan football team has a few weeks to prepare for TCU in the playoffs so Mike and Matt spend some time diving into the basketball team as well.

    Episode 10: Michigan Wins Back-to-Back Big 10 Championships and the College Football Playoff Field Is Set!

    Episode 10: Michigan Wins Back-to-Back Big 10 Championships and the College Football Playoff Field Is Set!

    Championship week has passed and bowl season is on the horizon. Michigan took care of business against Purdue to move to 13-0, making this team the winningest squad in Michigan football history. Mike and Matt recap the games from Saturday while taking a deep dive into the playoff field. They also take some time to ask "what's the deal" with all of the Nick Saban/Alabama bias in the media and weigh their options on whether or not to purchase national championship tickets.

    Episode 9: Special Edition: Michigan Dominates Ohio State for the Second Year in a Row

    Episode 9: Special Edition: Michigan Dominates Ohio State for the Second Year in a Row

    In this abridged special edition of The Big House Bleachers Podcast Mike and Matt soak in the glorious Michigan win over the Buckeyes this past Saturday. Michigan moves to 12-0 for the first time since they won the National Championship in 1997 and prepares to take on Purdue in the Big 10 Championship.

    Episode 8: Michigan Outlasts Illinois Behind Jake Moody on Senior Day, Blake Corum Goes Down, and Tennessee Gets Blown Out

    Episode 8: Michigan Outlasts Illinois Behind Jake Moody on Senior Day, Blake Corum Goes Down, and Tennessee Gets Blown Out

    It was a scary moment in the second quarter when Heisman contender, Blake Corum, went down clutching his knee. He was able to walk off the field but did not return in any meaningful capacity in the second half. Matt and Mike break down some of the looming injuries for Michigan heading into the Ohio State game and discuss the impact of the Tennessee loss on the national landscape. Will Michigan's ground-and-pound attack be enough to take down the Buckeyes once again, or will they need to air it out?

    Episode 7: Michigan Stays True Against The Huskers, What's The Deal With The Passing Game?, and Penn St Helps Out The Wolverines' Resume

    Episode 7: Michigan Stays True Against The Huskers, What's The Deal With The Passing Game?, and Penn St Helps Out The Wolverines' Resume

    The 2022 Michigan Wolverines have built an identity of strong defense and a power run game, and against Nebraska, they didn't stray too far from it. While the wins might be less exciting than some other teams, Matt and Mike will take an undefeated season however they can get it. This week on the Big House Bleachers Pod, the guys give away some game balls, talk Michigan receivers, and take a look at the start of the Michigan men's basketball season.

    Episode 6: Michigan Throttles Rutgers in the Second Half, The Buckeyes are Blowing in the Wind, and Clemson and Bama Get Eliminated

    Episode 6: Michigan Throttles Rutgers in the Second Half, The Buckeyes are Blowing in the Wind, and Clemson and Bama Get Eliminated

    It took until the 3rd quarter for Michigan to catch a rhythm against Rutgers, but once they gained some momentum, they took control and never looked back. Around the nation, Clemson, Tennessee, and Bama fell, while the Buckeyes struggled in windy conditions. The guys look at the Heisman race and potential College Football Playoff spots after deep diving into Michigan's player performances.

    Episode 5: Unprecedented Assault in the Big House Tunnel, Michigan vs Michigan State Recap, and CFP Talk

    Episode 5: Unprecedented Assault in the Big House Tunnel, Michigan vs Michigan State Recap, and CFP Talk

    Matt and Mike process the unprecedented tunnel incident that took place immediately after Michigan's 29-7 victory in Ann Arbor. The guys take a deep dive into player performances from the game and then discuss some of the top-tier teams' chances of making the college football playoff.

    Episode 4: Trevor McCue Joins the Pod, The Guys Do a Mid-Season Stock Report, and Penn St Helps Out Michigan's Resume, and

    Episode 4: Trevor McCue Joins the Pod, The Guys Do a Mid-Season Stock Report, and Penn St Helps Out Michigan's Resume, and

    In this week's episode of The Big House Bleachers Podcast, Trevor McCue with Maize and Blue Review stops by and shares some insights into which players' stock are going up and which players' stock are going down. The guys talk about Erick All's potentially season-ending surgery and look forward to the Halloween weekend matchup with the Spartans.

    Episode 3: Michigan Demolishes Penn St, Mike Hart is Back on the Sidelines, and Tennessee makes a Statement Against Bama

    Episode 3: Michigan Demolishes Penn St, Mike Hart is Back on the Sidelines, and Tennessee makes a Statement Against Bama

    Mike and Matt are in high spirits after an impressive showing by Michigan against top-10 foe, Penn St. They take a deep dive into a positional breakdown of the Michigan offense and defense while considering the implications of the big win on the national stage. Mike makes a bold statement about the Tennessee Volunteers that you won't want to miss, but Matt tells him to "pump the brakes."

    Episode 2: Indiana Reaction, Scary Moment for Mike Hart, and Sparty and the Sooners Meltdown

    Episode 2: Indiana Reaction, Scary Moment for Mike Hart, and Sparty and the Sooners Meltdown

    Mike and Matt recap the Wolverines 31-10 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers and provide initial reactions to the on-field seizure experienced by running backs coach Mike Hart. After a thorough positional breakdown of key Michigan players, they take a look around the Big 10 and the national landscape. Episode 2 is a must-listen for any Michigan or college football fan.

    The Big House Bleachers Podcast
    en-usOctober 10, 2022

    Episode 1

    Episode 1

    Michigan stays unbeaten after going on the road and defeating the Hawkeyes. Michael and Matt break down positional performances and take a look around the conference and the national landscape.

    The Big House Bleachers Podcast
    en-usOctober 02, 2022