Harig Hangout Podcast

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Harig Hangout is a podcast built around real conversations with real people. Hosted by Zach Harig, each episode dives into the stories, journeys, and perspectives of athletes, professionals, and members of the West Michigan community. From sports to careers to life lessons, it’s all about learning what makes people tick and sharing insights you can take with you.

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B4 Foundation: A Father’s Mission After Unimaginable Loss - Terry Hessbrook 09.06.2026 40:17

Episode Description: In one of the most powerful conversations yet on the Harig Hangout Podcast, former Ithaca High School football coach and athletic director Terry Hessbrook shares the story that changed his life forever. Many know Coach Hessbrook as one of Michigan's most successful high school football coaches, leading Ithaca to five state championships and a remarkable 69-game winning str...

2,800 Miles of Purpose: West Michigan Women Take on the World’s Toughest Row 08.05.2026 32:58

What would make two West Michigan women willingly row 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean? For Julie Bennett and Susan Katt, the answer is simple: the mission is about something bigger than themselves. In this episode of the Harig Hangout Podcast, Zach sits down with members of Team Moar Than Us as they prepare for the World's Toughest Row – Pacific — a grueling 2,800-mile journey from Monter...

From Berlin Raceway to NASCAR Cup Series Victory Lane: Carson Hocevar's Rise in Racing - Mike Bursley 29.04.2026 30:24

On this episode of the Harig Hangout Podcast , host Zach Harig sits down with Mike Bursley to break down a historic moment for West Michigan racing—Carson Hocevar capturing his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway. From a 13-year-old phenom turning heads—and stirring controversy—at Berlin Raceway to a Cup Series winner on one of NASCAR’s biggest stages, Hocevar’s jour...

From MLB Draft Pick to True Purpose: Luke Thelen’s Faith, Family, and Finding What Matters Most 06.04.2026 37:14

Luke Thelen was a 2024 draft pick of the Colorado Rockies, a standout pitcher from Western Michigan University, and a kid who said at five years old he’d make it to professional baseball—and did. But this episode isn’t just about baseball. In this conversation, Zach sits down with his cousin Luke to unpack a journey filled with highs, struggles, and a life-changing perspective shift. From battling...

From Small-Town Michigan to the NFL Doorstep: Colin Weber’s Journey 03.04.2026 28:47

What does it take to go from a small-town high school to the doorstep of the NFL? In this episode of The Harig Hangout , Zach sits down with Hopkins graduate and Rutgers tight end Colin Weber to talk about his incredible journey—from Friday night lights in West Michigan to preparing for the NFL Draft in Florida. Colin opens up about: Life at Hopkins and why high school football still means the mos...

Behind the Broadcast: Detroit Tigers VP of Communications & Broadcasts Ben Fidelman 27.03.2026 39:22

Episode 1 of the Harig Hangout kicks off with Ben Fidelman, Vice President of Communications and Broadcasting for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, overseeing the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings. Fresh off Tigers Opening Day, Ben joins Zach to break down the fast-moving world of sports media — from launching a new TV network to managing broadcasts for two professional teams. They dive into Ben’s...