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

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Sports

Podcast website

open-mic.simplecast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 22.3: Aging out of the NBA 21.08.2025

Episode 22.3: Matt O'Brien contributes commentary on the NBA dealing with players aging out of the program and extending contracts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 22: Full Show 21.08.2025

Episode 22: Johnny Kane welcomes sportscasters Ryder Sloan, Gavin Velicevic, Matt O'Brien, and Johnny Ochsenfeld to the show, contributing commentary on Michigan high school football quarterbacks to look for this season, the changes to MHSAA divisions and how that will effect season play, NBA dealing with players aging out of the program, and finally the UFC making fights more accessible to all. H...

Episode 22.1: Quarterback Watch List 21.08.2025

Episode 22: Ryder Sloan contributing commentary on Michigan high school football quarterbacks to look for this season as well as a clip from his interview with Detroit Lion rookie, Isaac TeSlaa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 22.2: Changes to MHSAA Divisions Cause Challenges 21.08.2025

Episode 22.2: Gavin Velicevic contributes commentary on the changes to MHSAA divisions and how that will affect season play and playoff dreams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 22.4: UFC Opening to a Broader Audience 21.08.2025

Episode 22.4: Johnny Ochsenfeld contributed commentary on the UFC, making watching fights more accessible to all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 21: Full Show 14.08.2025

Episode 21: Matt O’Brien kicks off the show with a story out of MSU. Basketball player Jeremy Fears turns down $4.5 million NIL deal from Michigan to stay at State. Lyric Sloan interviews Trinity McCormick's early commitment as a HS sophmore to Wake Forest for volleyball. Then Emily Wisniewski discusses if the Texas Longhorns have what it takes with Arch Manning to take it all this season. Finally...

Episode 21.3: Is A Texas Takeover In Our Future? 14.08.2025

Episode 21.3: Emily Wisniewski discusses if the Texas Longhorns have what it takes with Arch Manning to take it all this 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 21.4: HS Athlete 3 Sport Recruit 14.08.2025

Episode 21.4: Taryn Fritzsching interviews Kata Tasich on navigating the recruiting process and yearly commitment in basketball as a three-season athlete. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 21.2: Committing to College at 16 14.08.2025

Episode 20.2: Lyric Sloan interviews Trinity McCormick's early commitment as an HS sophomore to Wake Forest for 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 21.1: Loyalty Wins Over NIL Pressure 14.08.2025

Episode 20.1: Matt O’Brien kicks off the show with a story out of MSU. Basketball player Jeremy Fears turns down $4.5 million NIL deal from Michigan to stay at 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 20: Do Rivalries Still Matter? 07.08.2025

Episode 20: Johnny Kane invites a panel of our sportscasters, Lyric Sloan, Gabe Loper, Brendan Mato, Cooper Schoenberg, and Carter Lutz to weigh in on the sports rivalries and their importance with fans today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 19.4: Local Michigan Star Signs Deal with the Bucks 31.07.2025

Episode 19.4: An interview by Giovanni Moceri and Paul Tocco, Dakota High School basketball coach, talk about the Macomb Dakota alum, Ryan Rollins, and $12 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Paul and Giovanni recap Ryan's high school basketball years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Episode 19.1: Friday Night, College or High School Football? 31.07.2025

Episode 19.1: Gabe Loper, Wayne State University, and Johnny Kane highlight the recent announcement that the ACC will play Friday night games, competing with HS football game schedules. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

19.2: Early Talk of Heisman Candidates 31.07.2025

Episode 19.2: Emily Wisiewski reports from Media Days and shares the chatter around Heisman candidates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 19.3: Early College QB Rankings 31.07.2025

Episode 19.3: Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz break down the pre-season college football quarterback rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 19: Full Show 31.07.2025

Episode 19: Gabe Loper and Johnny Kane highlight the recent announcement that the ACC will play Friday night games, competing with HS football game schedules. Then Emily Wisiewski reports from media days and the chatter around Heisman candidates. Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz break down the college football quarterback rankings. Wrapping up the show with an interview by Giovanni Moceri and Pau...

Episode 18.2: Lights, Camera: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Part 1 24.07.2025

Episode 18.2: Part 1 How does live game production work, from FanDuel Sports producer, Jason Dizik. He sits down with Cooper Schoenberg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 18.4: Best of MMA 24.07.2025

Episode 18.4: Johnny Ochsenfeld, University of Rhode Island, recaps the top 5 MMA matches of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 18.1: Big 10 College Football Contenders 24.07.2025

Episode 18.1: Noah Drury, Specs Howard/Lawrence Tech University grad, provides his commentary on the Big 10 contenders going in to the 2025 college football season, and who to look for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 18.3: Lights, Camera: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Part 2 24.07.2025

Episode 18.3: Part 2: Cooper Schoenberg continues the conversation with FanDuel Sports live game producer, Jason Dizik. Jason shares his commitment to Central Michigan University and the scholarship fund he started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 18: College Football, MMA, and the Power of Live Sports 24.07.2025

Episode 18: Full Show - Noah Drury, Specs Howard/Lawrence Tech University grad, provides his commentary on the Big 10 contenders going in to the 2025 college football season, and who to look for. Then we get to hear how live game production works from FanDuel Sports producer, Jason Dizik, when he sits down with Cooper Schoenberg. And finally the hottest sport making its way to a mainstream audienc...

Episode 17.4: Extreme Stadium Food Offerings 17.07.2025

Episode 17.4: Emily Wisniewski, University of Georgia grad, and Johnny Kane review the list of extreme foods offered at stadiums this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 17: For The Love of Country, Baseball, and Food 17.07.2025

Episode 17: Full Show: Brendan Mato sits with Jaden Pydyn, fellow Detroit Catholic Central grad, to discuss his future at West Point being recruited to play football and baseball. Then, Ayden Novak interviews Todd Jones, former Detroit Tigers pitcher. He is revered as the greatest closing pitcher in Detroit Tigers history. Finally, Emily Wisniewski and Johnny Kane review the list of extreme foods...

Episode 17.2: Todd Jones, Tigers Greatest Closer 17.07.2025

Episode 17.2: Ayden Novak, recent graduate of Lake Orion HS, interviews Todd Jones, former Detroit Tigers pitcher. Ayden and Todd discuss his journey and favorite memories and the MLB today. - Part 1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 17.3: Todd Jones, Tigers Greatest Closer: Part 2 17.07.2025

Episode 17.3: Ayden Novak interviews Todd Jones, former Detroit Tigers pitcher. Part 2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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