Behind the Bulldogs

On Episode 30, Tatum and Brandon chat with Riley Kish and Paige Antcliff of Ferris State Softball about the upcoming GLIAC tournament, their hobbies off the diamond, and the highly debated question of playing surfaces.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 6:49 - Interview w/ Riley Kish & Paige Antcliff 21:14 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Ahead of this weekend's GLIAC Championships, Brandon and Tatum catch up with Ferris State Women's Golfers, Kamryn Shannon and Lizzie Anderson, to learn about their approaches to the game, favorite courses ever played, and the unique element of the University's PGM program.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:24 - Interview w/ Lizzie Anderson & Kamryn Shannon 19:46 - Ferris State Sport...

This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Tatum and Brandon sit down with two Ferris State student sports photographers, Abe Kraus and Ciara Brooks, to talk about their passion for shooting sports and share stories behind their best photos...and near disaster moments.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:51 - Interview w/ Abe Kraus & Ciara Brooks 17:30 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Ahead of the weekend parade celebration, Tatum and Brandon chat with Ferris State Football's Carson Gulker and Zak Ahern on the progress of spring ball, their favorite pastimes, and what makes the Bulldog program special.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:52 - Interview w/ Carson Gulker & Zak Ahern 20:50 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

This week, Brandon and Tatum chat about running in circles with Track & Field's Gavin VanSolkema and Lucas VanDam, including advice on pre-race meals and how to stay motivated.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 7:31 - Interview w/ Lucas VanDam & Gavin VanSolkema 22:34 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

This week, Brandon and Tatum talk tennis with men's players Felipe Iser & Alessandro Santangelo! The four dive into the competitive mind on the court, the unique international team dynamic, and their dream doubles partner picks.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 6:55 - Interview w/ Alessandro Santangelo & Felipe Iser 30:48 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Episode 24 brings on a pair of Ferris State Softball players, Ella McDonald and Brooklyn Verbeek, to chat about the strong start to the season, their passions on helping the next generation, and why they personally prefer strong defensive over offense.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 7:20 - Interview w/ Brooklyn Verbeek & Ella McDonald 22:14 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Ahead of this week's national tournament action, Brandon and Tatum sit down to chat with Ferris State Women's Basketball Guard Ally Schultz, and Head Coach Kurt Westendorp, on the excitement of reaching the tournament, the team's obsession with board games, and how this year's team has been so resilient on the court.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:31 - Interview w/ Ku...

This week, Brandon and Tatum sit down with men's golfers Zach Koerner and McCoy Biagioli to chat about their upcoming spring break tournaments, favorite courses across the country, and how they attack the mental struggles of round.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 7:23 - Interview w/ McCoy Biagioli & Zach Koerner 26:13 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Ahead of the GLIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships this weekend, Brandon and Tatum chat with Bulldog "track-letes" Emily Plouff and Abby Winkle on the excitement of this year's Championships, the team's go-to card game, and why they enjoy the grueling nature of running.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:48 - Interview w/ Abby Winkle & Emily Plouff 21:57 - Fe...

Episode 20 brings on Men's Basketball head coach Andy Bronkema, and point guard Jimmy Scholler, to chat about the competitive love in the locker room, playing in a tough conference, and how summer golf can make teammates turn on each other! TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:37 - Interview w/ Jimmy Scholler & Andy Bronkema 26:07 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Fresh off their trip to the Aloha State, Brandon and Tatum are joined by Ferris State Softball players, Jadyn Joseph & Emily Killion, to talk about the life-changing trip, experiences playing softball, and why weather means more than people think.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 6:33 - Interview w/ Emily Killion & Jadyn Joseph 19:23 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Brandon and Tatum transition to tennis for episode 18, as they chat with a set of twins from Mexico in the Hernandes Ferrer sisters! Listen in for conversations about the mentality of tennis, studying business degrees, and off-season karaoke fun.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 7:30 - Interview w/ Ana Sofia & Maria Fernanda Hernandez Ferrer 20:48 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Episode 17 of Behind the Bulldogs brings on a pair of Ferris State throwers, Rebecca Marvin & Devin Dennison, to chat about the start of the indoor season, the uniqueness of throwing as a sport, and their long line of family ties to track and field.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 6:47 - Interview w/ Devin Dennison & Rebecca Marvin 18:06 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Brandon and Tatum hop back on the hardwood for Episode 16, as they are joined by Mya Hiram and Kenzie Bowers of Ferris State Women's Basketball to chat about the upcoming weekend games, life on the road to finish the season, and fun memories from last year's amazing Final 4 season.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 8:17 - Interview w/ Mya Hiram & Kenzie Bowers 20:26 - Ferris S...

Episode 2 of 2025 brings on a pair of track athletes ahead of the indoor season starting! Hear from Allie DeLost and Bryson Fronta on the team's rejuvenated culture, different ways to dial in before a race, and their unique journeys to Bulldog Track and Field.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:55 - Interview w/ Bryson Fronta & Allie DeLost 18:36 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Out...

The podcast returns for 2025 the same way it ended 2024...with twins! This time, Brandon and Tatum chat with the Claerbaut brothers from men's basketball about their journey to Ferris State, a competitive team culture off the court, and their dream NBA player to suit up with.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 7:10 - Interview w/ Brandon & Nate Claerbaut 18:21 - Ferris State Sports Sla...

To wrap up the 2024 slate of Behind the Bulldogs, Tatum and Brandon bring you a fan-requested banger episode featuring the dynamic duo of Tim-Bob Anderson ahead of Saturday's National Championship football game.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:54 - Interview w/ Tim & Bob Anderson 18:36 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Tatum and Brandon chat with two of the newest Bulldogs, Colton Haynes and Dom Hall, on taking over the Ferris State Strength & Condition program, their journey to Michigan from Mississippi, and how they enjoy time outside the weight room.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 5:19 - Interview w/ Dom Hall & Colton Haynes 26:35 - Ferris State Spor...

On episode 11, Brandon and Tatum sit down with Ferris State Volleyball player Olivia Henneman-Dallape to talk about her favorite moments with the team, her interest in nursing studies, and her favorite thing about being a Bulldog.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 7:00 - Interview w/ Olivia Henneman-Dallape 19:37 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

The first of the double-digit episodes brings on the first hockey players of the season, as defensemen Trevor Taulien and Andy Noel swing by to talk about the team culture, some pregame superstitions, and the community’s support of Bulldog Hockey.   TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps 10:07 - Interview w/ Andy Noel & Trevor Taulien 25:04 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

Ahead of the NCAA DII Midwest Regional Championships, Brandon and Tatum chat with women's cross country athletes Melanea Strauss and Jessica Durkee about their passion for running, the team camaraderie, and their studies in school. TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Weekend Recap 9:26 - Interview w/ Melanea Strauss & Jessica Durkee 24:58 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

On this episode, Brandon and Tatum chat with Ferris State Women's Soccer players, Bella Vallone and Ella Wolf, on their time as Bulldogs, the story behind their first collegiate game, and unique sports they would try outside of soccer. TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Welcome Back 8:14 - Interview w/ Bella Vallone & Ella Wolf 27:11 - Weekend Sports Preview + Outro

Episode 7 brings a special group of guests, as Ferris State Volleyball's Head Coach Tia Brandel-Wilhelm and Libero Leah Bylut stop by to talk about the hot season start, their life within the sport, and their favorite hobbies off the court. TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Welcome Back 9:30 - Interview w/ Tia Brandel-Wilhelm & Leah Bylut 24:13 - Weekend Sports Preview + Outro

Episode 6 brings on Bulldog Football players Sefa Saipaia and Payton Hughes to talk about their inspiration for playing football, the grind of the defensive unit, and how the family name means more than just the football field. TIME CODES: 0:00 - Intro + Welcome Back 5:17 - Interview w/ Sefa Saipaia & Payton Hughes 22:24 - Weekend Sports Preview + Outro