Garage Takes

What in the world was Dan Campbell thinking this past weekend? The Lions blow a 10 point 4th quarter lead on the road to a divisional rival and it could/should have been completely avoided. Let's take a look around the NFL and talk through a couple of teams and games that caught our eyes. In the world of college football, is doubt starting to creep in on Mel Tucker yet or are you still keeping the...

The Lions get a much needed win this past weekend against the Commanders. They look to have some key pieces on this team that could help propel them through this rebuild. Who has stuck out to you? Do they have a fighting chance in the NFC North who appears to be set up for a down year? We also take a look at Michigan, Michigan State, upcoming matchups, and hand out some way too early letter grades...

J.J. McCarthy steals the show in a late night game in the Big House against Hawaii. Jim Harbaugh names him the starting quarterback moving forward. Michigan fans boo Cade McNamara, which was absolutely shameful. How do you feel about the Lions after a Week 1 loss to the Eagles at a roaring Ford Field? Is the pressure on this week to beat the Commanders or should we just be happy to see player impr...

Michigan and Michigan State both start their seasons 1-0 respectively. What can we take away from each of these games and each of these teams? Are Georgia and Alabama in a category of their own this year? We discuss some of this past weekends best college football games and what teams impressed or let us down the most. The NFL season kicks of this weekend! What should we hope to see from the Lions...

We make our final predictions for MSU and Michigan this year. Is Jim Harbaugh playing with fire right now with how he's handling the starting QB situation or do you like what he's doing? Cade McNamara starts this weekend against Colorado State while JJ McCarthy will get the start against Hawaii in Week 2.

A couple of Garage Takes listeners, Clayton and Dylan, join us on this episode to help get you prepared for your fantasy football draft. We talk through sleepers, busts, rookies, and more to keep an eye on this year. Do you want to join us on an upcoming episode of Garage Takes? Let us know! We would love to have you give us your thoughts. All you need is your cell phone and you can call in to joi...

Brant gives several hot takes on the upcoming college football season and Dave ranks each one from least likely to most likely. Why are the Lions becoming the one team we just can't help but talk about? This weekend we finally have football back and America can rejoice!

This episode is not meant to slander Cade McNamara! We love and appreciate what Cade has done for this team and program, but the time is now for J.J. McCarthy and it is absolutely critical that Jim Harbaugh gets this decision right.

Who are the favorites out of the Big Ten West this year? Wisconsin is the favorite, but we can't forget about Purdue, Iowa, and Minnesota. We circle some of the best games in college football on the calendar to keep an eye on this season. With Michigan football, who are the studs & sleepers to keep an eye on this year for the Wolverines? Brant gives the player he is most stoked for this year....

Jim Harbaugh and Mel Tucker take the stage at Big Ten Media Days to preview the upcoming season. What did they have to say? The Lions start up training camp and are featured on Hard Knocks this season. Buy or S.O.L. on what we're hearing about some of these players and position groups? We wrap up this episode with a fun Would You Rather segment. Please hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us...

We are excited to launch Season 2 of Garage Takes! Outside of the Tigers being garbage, there is a ton of buzz and excitement around the other 3 major sports teams in the city of Detroit. What team has you most excited? While other college football programs are getting with the NIL times, Michigan continues to lag behind. What's going on with recruiting and should we be concerned? A fun Buy or Sel...

We recorded our first live episode as we react to the NFL draft picks #1-6. Welcome to Detroit, Hutch!

Should the Lions seriously be considering drafting Malik Willis at #2 overall? The Pistons are one of the most exciting teams in the league to watch right now and it's all because of Cade Cunningham. Who should they be targeting in the upcoming draft to pair with Cade?

Michigan proved all of their doubters wrong, including us, and have found themselves in the Sweet 16 against Villanova. Tyreek to the Dolphins? Davante to the Raiders? Russ to the Broncos? TB12 un-retires? What in the world is going on in the NFL right now?!

Brant and Dave each give their dark horse teams to keep an eye on in each region. The picks are in! Want to win your bracket challenge at work? Listen to somebody else's podcast because we claim no responsibility for your busted bracket! March Madness is simply the best time of the year. Enjoy!

After a couple weeks off, we give our takes on what the Lions should do at #2, #32, and #34 in the upcoming NFL Draft next month. Hutchinson, Thibodeaux, or Hamilton? March Madness is upon us and we cannot wait, but why do our teams in Michigan have to consistently let us down? If Michigan and MSU plummet, what other teams are fun to watch and who should we keep an eye on in the tournament?

Jim Harbaugh gets his 5 year contract extension and the buyouts are very low...what does this mean for Jim and the marriage to Michigan? We talk the biggest NFL offseason headlines to keep an eye on and spend time talking about what moves the Lions should consider.

Breaking down our thoughts and predictions for Super Bowl LVI. Some very odd prop bets and some intriguing ones.

Jim Harbaugh is coming back to Michigan after all of the NFL drama. Rams vs Bengals should be a fun matchup with new faces in the Super Bowl. Michigan falls apart against MSU in the second half in East Lansing. Cade Cunningham continues to ascend and looks like the ROTY. What will/should the Pistons do at the upcoming trade deadline next week?

After a much needed week off, we are back at it discussing an awesome last weekend of football and previewing the matchups this weekend between the 49ers @ Rams and Bengals @ Chiefs. Brant and Dave tell us who they are pulling for and who they realistically think will head to the Super Bowl. The Jim Harbaugh drama continues in Ann Arbor. Mike MacDonald is headed back to the NFL. Is Harbaugh stayin...

The Georgia Bulldogs are your National Champions...hats off to Kirby Smart. We shift our focus to the NFL Wildcard matchups this weekend. There are some key games both Brant and Dave have their eyes on. What quarterback is under the most pressure to perform during the playoffs and why?

Reflecting on Michigan's incredible football season and talking the hot button topics that surround the program heading into next season. Will Cade McNamara transfer? Will he stay and compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting job? If he stays, who wins the job? Is Jim Harbaugh actually leaving Michigan for the NFL? We also talk about the NFL and some key matchups this weekend as the playoff scen...

Dave and Brant dive into what Michigan needs to do to beat Georgia in the Orange Bowl.

Is there a culture shift happening with the Detroit Lions under Dan Campbell after a shocking and very convincing win over the Cardinals? Dave has spent the last week listening to a ton of Georgia football podcasts to learn more about what Dawg Nation is saying about their upcoming matchup against the Wolverines. We discuss those takes and give our gut reactions to each of them.

Who will be Michigan's starting quarterback next fall? If J.J. is the guy, will Cade transfer or will he stay as QB2? We also preview all 4 of the CFP starting quarterbacks and take a look at who we think are the clutch guys to have behind center in these big games. Lastly, we take a look around the NFL and what teams have surprised/disappointed this year.