Cumulus Media Detroit

Open Mic

Sports EN ↓ 255 episodes

"Open Mic" is a groundbreaking show featuring fresh perspectives from the next generation of aspiring sports broadcasters. Show topics cover a wide range of subject matter relating to sports, told through interviews with coaches, athletes, and industry leaders. SportsCaster.com provides sports fans and aspiring sportscasters the opportunity to participate in sports broadcasting. To learn more, visit SportsCaster.com.

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Cumulus Media Detroit

Category

Sports

Podcast website

open-mic.simplecast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 50: Full Show 01.04.2026

Episode 50: Johnny Kane, Gabe Loper, Cooper Schoenberg, and Carter Lutz discuss: Are the Detroit Tigers contenders… or still rebuilding?, Who’s your Tiger?, Opening Day Overreaction or Reality?. All this and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 49.1: Deeeee-troit Baaaasketbaaaaall 26.03.2026

Episode 49.1: Host Johnny Kane interviews Detroit legend John Mason, arena announcer for the Detroit Pistons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 49.2: The Weight of Women in Sports Journalism 26.03.2026

Episode 49.2: Johnny interviews Alina Levine, University of Michigan student, on her Michigan Daily article “The weight of being one of the only women in the room”. Highlighting the experiences of women in sports journalism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 49.3: MLB Headed to Lockout? 26.03.2026

Episode 49.3: Carter Lutz, U of Miami student, shares his perspective on the MLB and the looming lockout for next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 49.4: The Best of the World Baseball Classic 25.03.2026

Episode 49.4: Taryn Fritzsching, Troy Athens HS, recaps the best for the World Baseball Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 49: Full Show 25.03.2026

Episode 49: Full Show - Host Johnny Kane interviews Detroit ledgend John Mason and shares insite into how the story of Deeeeetroit Basketball started. Then Johnny to interviews Alina Levine, University of Michigan, on her article “The Weight of Being One of the Only Women in the Room”. Then Carter Lutz, U of Miami, discusses the possible MLB lockout next season. Finally, Taryn Fritzsching, Troy At...

Episode 48.4: MLB Preview 12.03.2026

Episode 48.4: Cooper Schoenberg, Indiana University, previews the MLB season. Who's lookin good during spring training? Who made the most of their trades? Who's going all the way? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 48.2: NHL Trades, Who's Going Where 12.03.2026

Episode 48.2: Noah Shemami, breaks down the NHL trades that occurred over the weekend. Who's going where and how will this effect playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 48: Full Show 12.03.2026

Episode 48: Johnny Kane and Emily Wisniewski kick off the show and discuss WNBA and how the players are making a name for themselves with fashion. Then Noah Shemami, Full Sail University alum, comments on an article called “When athletes control the mic, who controls the story”, a look into sports journalism. Noah Shemami, also breaks down the NHL trades that occurred over the weekend. Ethan Pavey...

Episode 48.1: Athlete Style and Voice, Part of Their Brand 12.03.2026

Episode 48.1: Johnny Kane and Emily Wisniewski kick off the show and discuss WNBA and how the players are making a name for themselves with fashion. Then Noah Shemami, Full Sail University alum, comments on an article called “When athletes control the mic, who controls the story”, a look into sports journalism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Episode 48.3: Big Ten March Madness Preview 12.03.2026

Episode 48.3: Sportscaster Ethan Pavey, Groves HS, previews the Big Ten teams as we head into March Madness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 47: Full Show 05.03.2026

Episode 47: Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, asks the question, What is sports journalism? and how it has changed over the years. Then Giovanni Moceri, Oakland U grad and host of the Gio Mo Show podcast, shares the four best stories from the Horizon League this basketball season. Next Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, discusses the dramatic rise in Tommy John surgery in HS baseball...

Episode 47.2: Stories Beyond the Court from the Horizon League 05.03.2026

Episode 47.2: Giovanni Moceri, Oakland University grad and host of The Gio Mo Show podcast, shares stories from the Horizon League this basketball season. Highlighting Brody Robinson, Robert Morris, Detroit Mercy, and Wright State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 47.3: High School Baseball, Tommy John on the Rise 05.03.2026

Episode 47.3: Andrew Hollinshead, baseball player and sportscaster from Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, explains how Tommy John surgery is becoming part of the norm with HS baseball players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 47.4: Media Bias or Misunderstanding? 05.03.2026

Episode 47.4: JC Fox, Mississippi College, discusses the debate in sports journalism right now between media bias and misunderstanding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 47.1: What is Sports Journalism? 05.03.2026

Episode 47.1: Brendan Mato, University of Notre Dame, brings to the front of our minds, "What is sports journalism really?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 46.4: Everyone Loves Sports 26.02.2026

Episode 46.4: Brooke Laine, a senior at Davison HS, explains the commonality everyone shares with sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 46.2: Athletes as Sportscasters 26.02.2026

Episode 46.2: Gabe Loper, Wayne State University, and host Johnny Kane discuss the move of athletes to sportscasters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 46.1: Michigan Top Football Signee for 26-27 Season 26.02.2026

Episode 46.1: Ayden Novak, Rochester Christian University, kicks off the show with commentary on Michigan football's new top signee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 46: Full Show 26.02.2026

Episode 46: Ayden Novak, Rochester Christian University, kicks off the show with commentary on Michigan football's new top signee. Gabe Loper, Wayne State University, and host Johnny Kane discuss the move of athletes to sportscasters. Emil Asaf and Analytixx Podcast crew highlight the March Madness top picks. Finally, Brooke Laine, a senior at Davison HS, explains the commonality everyone shares w...

Episode 46.3: March Madness, Who's In and Who's Out 26.02.2026

Episode 46.3: Emil Asaf and Analytixx Podcast crew highlight the March Madness top picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 45: Verlander is Back Part 1 19.02.2026

Episode 45.1: Mayer Malcoun and Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, discuss with Johnny Kane how the Tigers chemistry will change with Justin Verlander back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 45.2: Verlander is Back Part 2 19.02.2026

Episode 45.2: Mayer Malcoun and Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, continue the conversation with Johnny Kane how the Tigers chemistry will change with Justin Verlander back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 45.4: Women's Professional Volleyball is Exploding 19.02.2026

Episode 45.4: Ciara Brooks, Ferris State University, commentary on the explosion of popularity in Women’s Professional Volleyball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 45: Full Show 19.02.2026

Episode 45: Full Show - Mayer Malcoun and Andrew Hollinshead, Ann Arbor Pioneer HS, discuss with Johnny Kane how the Tigers chemistry will change with Justin Verlander back. Emily Wisniewski explains the obsession with the 'athlete fit'. Finally Ciara Brooks, Ferris State University, commentary on the explosion of popularity in Women’s Professional Volleyball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

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