Behind the Bulldogs

Summer EP 6: Bringing Back the Bulldog Band - On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Dr. Dan Atwood joins Brandon and Tatum to talk about the resurrection of the Ferris State marching band, the resurgence of the athletic pep band, and cool improvements coming this next year.

Summer EP 5: Key Games and Events for 2026 - This week, Brandon and Brody preview the Bulldog golf outings lined up for this summer and look at some of the biggest games on the newly released football, hockey, and women’s soccer schedules.

Summer EP 4: Storytelling Bulldog Sports - On this episode on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Brody chat with fellow communications teammate and broadcaster Sandy Gholston on the developments in sports media, perspectives on highlighting athletes, and how storytelling is utilized at Ferris State so many ways.

Summer EP 3: Passion in Bulldog Leadership - This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Brody welcome Tatum Outlaw back to the co-host chair and chat with Director of Athletics Steve Brockelbank about leadership in athletics, new developments in college sports, and the summer schedule grind.

Summer EP 2: Bulldog Partnerships in Athletics - On episode two of our summer series, Brandon and Brody chat with Nate Jobs and Molly Cesa about the role of partnerships at Ferris State, the success of last year's events, and new ideas in the works heading into 2026-2027.

Summer EP 1: Best Moments, Teams, & Breakouts of the Year - To kick off the summer show series, Brandon and Brody team up to breakdown some of the best of 2025-2026 in Ferris State Athletics, including breakout players, team performances, and top moments.

Radio Exclusive EP: Spring Season Recap - Brandon dives into a full recap episode for the Ferris State spring sports slate, including softball's historic year, tennis' impressive season, and golf's national championship run.

EP 29 - Softball w/ Cece Bell & Katie Shuboy - To wrap up the season on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum chat with Bulldog Softball pitchers Cece Bell and Katie Schuboy ahead of the GLIAC Tournament, including their mindsets in the circle, hobbies off the field, and what drew them to game growing up.

EP 28 - Tennis w/ Yara Madi & Felipe Iser - This week, Tatum and Brandon bring back two tennis stars for a re-run on the podcast court! Enjoy a conversation with Felipe and Yara about the mentality of tennis, the skillset difference for outdoor and indoor surfaces, and the most underrated thing about being a Bulldog.

EP 27 - Golf w/ Kamryn Shannon & Sam Havey - This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum finally sit down Bulldog golfers Kamryn Shannon and Sam Havey on the success at the GLIAC tournament, some of their favorite courses across the country, and how they approach the college game.

EP 26 - Football w/ Mason Dykstra & Charlie Spencer - On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum talk with Ferris State Football players Mason Dykstra and Charlie Spencer about the upcoming spring game celebration, the team's unique bond, and competitive pickleball off the field.

EP 25 - Cheer and Stunt w/ Jordin Robelin & Gabrielle Henderson - This week on the show, Brandon and Tatum chat with Cheer and Stunt's Jordin Robelin and Gabrielle Henderson on the inaugural season success, their unique majors and the inspiration behind them, and this week's special games for a cause.

EP 24 - Compliance w/ Joey Stout - On this edition, Tatum and Brandon chat with Joey Stout, Coordinator of Compliance & Student-Athlete Success, about working in college athletics, his impact with student athletes, and growing through the sports communication at Ferris State.

EP 23 - Men's Track & Field w/ Aaron Bowerman & Jose Flores - The show finally returns as Brandon and Tatum talk with Aaron Bowerman and Jose Flores of Bulldog Track & Field about their exotic hobbies off the track, love for running, and some of their racing superstitions.

EP 22 - Softball w/ Alexis Kozlowski & Ava Gardner - This week, Brandon and Tatum invite Ferris State Softball's Alexis Kozlowski and Ava Gardner on the show to talk about the rapid start to the season, anticipation following last season's NCAA appearance, and the dangers of the field parking lot.

EP 21 - Women's Tennis w/ Aimee Reynoso Cupido & Yara Madi - On this episode, Brandon and Tatum chat with Ferris State women's tennis players Aimee Reynoso Cupido and Yara Madi on their international journeys playing tennis, off-court team chemistry, and the mystery behind a traveling superstitious mascot.

EP 20 - Men's Basketball w/ Bryce Moore & Owen Hardy - We return on Behind the Bulldogs with a chat with Bulldog men's basketball players Owen Hardy and Bryce Moore, including their unique connection from early school years, building chemistry with a new team, and their video games of choice off the court.

EP 19 - Cheer and Stunt w/ Carmen Kaltenbach & Emerson Perry - This week on the show, Tatum and Brandon welcome Emerson Perry and Carmen Kaltenbach from Ferris State's brand new cheer and stunt squad! Enjoy a conversation on how the sport works, the differences in recruiting, and the unique bond on and off the mat.

EP 18 - Men's Tennis w/ Adrian Catahan & Kacper Pasielak - On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum sit down with men's tennis players Adrian Catahan and Kacper Pasielak on the indoor season starting up, the intensity of team FIFA games, and how the culture of tennis differs with international players.

EP 17 - Women's Track and Field w/ Lacey Zimmerman & Sadie Larson - On today's show, Brandon and Tatum chat with women's track and field athletes Lacey Zimmerman and Sadie Larson on the start of the indoor track and field season, their unique sports backgrounds growing up, and what new TV shows they are watching off the track.

EP 16 - Men's Basketball w/ Justin Asi & Tae Boyd - This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum chat with Ferris State Men's Basketball players Justin Asi and Tae Boyd! Tune in to learn about Justin's homeland in Australia, Tae's versatility playing football and basketball, and how both appreciate the game of basketball.

EP 15 - Women's Basketball w/ Kadyn Blanchard & Charlotte Miller - To begin 2026, Brandon and Tatum catch up with women's basketball by chatting with senior guard Kadyn Blanchard and freshman Charlotte Miller! Tune in for their thoughts on the strong start to the season, hobbies off the court, and why Ferris was their perfect team fit.

EP 14 - Volleyball w/ Lyndsey Urick - As we return from a wild week, enjoy a new episode featuring Ferris State volleyball player Lyndsey Urick! Hear about the team's unique experience in St. Louis, her life growing up in Germany, and her goals of one day becoming a teacher.

EP 13 - Hockey w/ Gavin Best & Tyler Schleppe - Happy thanksgiving! This week, enjoy a hockey-centered episode featuring Bulldog forwards Tyler Schleppe and Gavin Best. Enjoy a conversation about their dramatic win against Lake Superior State, apartment life with teammates, and how one player might challenge the golf team on the links.

EP 12 - Women's Basketball w/ Emma Schierbeek & Mia Riley - For episode 12, Brandon and Tatum are joined by women's basketball players Mia Riley and Emma Schierbeek to chat about their hot start to the season, their new philosophy regarding substitutions, and how baking and cooking has taken over their locker room.