Open Mic

Episode 17.1: Brendan Mato sits down with Jaden Pydyn, fellow Detroit Catholic Central grad, to discuss his journey to West Point, recruited to play football and baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 16.3: Part 2 - Discussion around the robo ump set to make its way to MLB games next season. Johnny Kane is joined by high school baseball players Gavin Velicevic and Ethan Pavey to discuss the pros and cons of introducing technology to the game of baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

Episode 16.4: Gabe Loper interviews play-by-play announcer of the West Michigan Whitecaps, Dan Hasty. They discuss how this High A Affiliate is producing the best talent for the Tigers and how the sound of the Masters made its way into a Whitecaps call. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Episode 16: Cody Stedman and Johnny Kane discuss the announcement of the WNBA expansion in Detroit and what it means to the city. Then our baseball experts, Johnny Kane, Gavin Velicevic, and Ethan Pavey discuss the addition of the robo ump coming to the MLB as early as next season. And discuss how this changes the dynamics of baseball. Finally, Gabe Loper interviews Dan Hasty, play-by-play announc...

Episode 16.2: Discussion around the robo-ump set to make its way to MLB games next season. Johnny Kane is joined by high school baseball players Gavin Velicevic and Ethan Pavey to discuss the pros and cons of introducing technology to baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 16.1: Cody Stedman and Johnny Kane discuss the announcement of the WNBA expansion in Detroit and how this sports town is welcoming them 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 15: Open Mic welcomes newest contributor Matt O'Brien to the sportscaster community. This episode covers the NBA draft predictions, the NCAA's agreement to pay current and former athletes, amateur golfer playing big at MSU, and the upward momentum of women's hockey, both professional and prep. Join Carter Lutz, Matt O'Brien, Giovanni Moceri, Lyric Sloan, and Gavin Velicevic. Hosted by Simp...

Episode 15.1: Johnny Kane, Carter Lutz, and Matt O'Brien report and predict the NBA draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 15.4: Gavin Velicevic sits down with Madison Packer, retired professional hockey player, to discuss the importance of women's hockey as well as her passion to be an advocate for the sport and its 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 15.3: Lyric Sloan interviews Lorenzo Pinelli, MSU Golf, about the highs and lows of the sport of golf and the mental determination needed to make it to the top. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 15.2: Giovanni Moceri reports on the latest discussion by the NCAA to pay current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports as we know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 14.1: Ryder Sloan and Jake Vedder, Snowboard Cross, discuss what it takes to be an Olympian. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 14.2: Ayden Novak interviews Michael Oddino, FanDuel Sports, on life inside the production truck during live sports games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 14: FULL SHOW - Ryder Sloan interviews Jake Vedder, Michigan native and snowboard cross Olympian, about what it takes to make it as a professional athlete in the Winter Olympics. Ayden Novak, Lake Orion HS graduate, talks to Michael Oddino, Director of live sports for FanDuel. They discuss the extreme focus, foresight, and knowledge of the sport needed to direct live sports tv. Hosted by S...

Episode 13.1: Gabe Loper and Robert Vowels Jr, Athletic Director at the University of Detroit Mercy, talk about vision and focus that goes into building a success university athletic program as well as the changes he has created at the university. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode: 13.3: Gabe Loper and Brendan Mato meet Mike Dietz, President and Founder of Dietz Sports and Entertainment to discuss athlete management and sports marketing in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 13: Live from the GameAbove x Detroit Sports Commission Golf Tournament at Oakland Hills Golf Course we interview Robert Vowels Jr, Athletic Director at the University of Detroit Mercy, Bill Gammon, Co-Founder of Golf Traveller, and Mike Dietz, President of Dietz Sports and Entertainment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Episode 13.2: Brendan Mato and Co-Founder of Golf Traveller, Bill Gammon, discuss the golf travel industry and the unique niche that Golf Traveller fills with bespoke world travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 12: Full Show - Ayden Novak, Lake Orion HS, commentary on MHSAA Baseball season and playoff predictions. Lyric Sloan, Michigan State University, interviews two of the students who had the honor is being Sparty the past four years, Zack O’Brien and Zane Francisco. Johnny Kane, Gabe Loper, Brendan Mato take on the topic “Is the NBA Superteam Era Over??” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Episode 12.3: Lyric Sloan, Michigan State University, interviews two of the students who had the honor is being Sparty the past four years, Zack O’Brien and Zane Fransisco. 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.

Episode 12.4: Johnny Kane, Gabe Loper - Wayne State University, and Brendan Mato - Detroit Catholic Central, take on the topic “Is the NBA Superteam Era Over??” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 12.2: Lyric Sloan, Michigan State University, interviews two of the students who had the honor of being Sparty the past four years, Zack O’Brien and Zane Fransisco. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 12.1: Ayden Novak, Lake Orion HS, commentary on MHSAA Baseball season and playoff predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 11.4: Giovanni Moceri, Cooper Schoenberg, and Carter Lutz hash out the conspiracy theory that multi-gold medal-winning swimmer Michael Phelps is part dolphin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 11.2: Carter Lutz continues the discussion with Marty Dobek and the Detroit Sports Commission. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.