The Block M Podcast Network: A University of Michigan Podcast

Summary In this episode, Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell discuss various topics related to Michigan football, including JJ McCarthy's NFL draft projection, Michigan's record-breaking NFL combine invites, player transfers, coaching staff changes, and NIL initiatives. They also present their postseason superlative awards, including the Hassan Haskins Workhorse Award, Desmond Howard Catch of the Y...

It's the annual Out of the Blue season awards, where the boys look back on the year that was on the football field and in movie theatres. This years categories are: 9:15 Special Teams Play of the Season, Special Teams Player, Best Cinematography, Best Football Environment of the Year, Best Offensive Coordinator Performance 29:26 Defensive Coordinator Performances, Soundbite of the Year, Best Direc...

Summary The latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell covers various topics including Michigan coaching staff changes, the hiring of Don "Wink" Martindale as defensive coordinator, the hiring of Sean Magee as general manager, the performance and coaching issues of Michigan basketball, and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Predicti...

Mike Elston has joined Jim Harbaugh with the LA Chargers and the Wolverines are in search of a defensive staff. Andy and Jared throw out some ideas on how to fill the gaps as well as covering Michigan basketball and hockey, Roman Wilson in the Senior Bowl, and the majesty of Carl Weathers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Big House Bleachers, Matt and Mike discuss the sad trajectory of Michigan basketball and where things stand with Juwan Howard after another rough loss over the weekend. Bringing things swiftly back to football, the guys also dive into some of Sherrone Moore’s coaching hires front the past week and grade each one accordingly. They also take some time to discuss Jim Harbaugh’s comments re...

Andy and Jared react to the official hiring of Sherrone Moore as the new head coach of Michigan and discuss the rest of the staff moves and potential moves. They offer up some early thoughts on team 145, Senior Bowl results, Michigan basketball and hockey, and the Detroit Lions. In the back half they revisit some old potential nicknames and work through some new ones for 2023 players and the upcom...

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell unpack a whirlwind week for Michigan football. The episode kicks off with the major headline of Jim Harbaugh leaving his post as Michigan's head coach to join the NFL's LA Chargers, a move that has sent ripples through the college football world. Adding to the drama, Harbaugh's departure is follow...

The long awaited decision has finally come down and Jim Harbaugh is indeed moving on to the NFL after accepting the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Chargers. Andy and Jared react to the news, reflect on the Harbaugh era, discuss candidates for potential openings on the staff including Sherrone Moores presumed promotion to head coach, as well as every other angle to this move you could...

Co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell kick off the episode by updating their Michigan Mount Rushmores, considering if any players from the 2023 National Championship team have risen to that elite status. The conversation then shifts to head coach Jim Harbaugh, with the co-hosts speculating on his future. They debate whether Harbaugh might leave for an NFL position, such as with the Atlanta F...

Andy and Jared catch you up on all of the roster moves of the last week as well as the rest of the news in a busy Michigan sports week. They talk about the NFL playoffs, Wolverines in the NFL, and their predictions on where Jim Harbaugh is coaching next year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell recap Michigan's triumphant 2023 National Championship victory, their first in 26 years. Recorded after witnessing the historic win at NRG Stadium in Houston, they delve into the performance of key Wolverines. The duo discusses the players who declared for the draft, notably J.J. McCarthy and Bl...

This is real life and the Michigan Wolverines just went undefeated to bring home the first National Championship since 1997 and first outright since 1948. Andy and Jared talk through the game itself as well as some of the historical significance of the win and where these players rank among legends. They go position group by position group and talk about their game against Washington, and the futu...

The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, offers an in-depth analysis of the University of Michigan's thrilling Rose Bowl victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The episode kicks off with a review of Michigan's overtime win, which ended with a score of 27-20. Key highlights include the hosts discussing the impressive performance of Mi...

This is really happening and the Michigan Wolverines are in the National Championship game against Washington on Monday night! The Out of the Blue boys have been here with you every football game since 2017 and are here for this one now breaking down every angle of this game and talking about why they feel uncomfortably comfortable with this matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Andy and Jared are here to break down one of the most iconic and classic games of all-time by giving you a podcast worthy of history books itself. They talk through the heroes of the game, the swinging doors moments, every position group, and how the game was won. Please like, share, and subscribe if you haven't! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dissect Michigan basketball's struggles in close games, debating if it's due to bad coaching or bad luck, especially noting the team's 1-4 record in such games this season. Shifting to football, they discuss recruiting successes, including Maryland linebacker transfer Jaishawn Barham and the sig...

It is finally game week after way too long of a break and Andy and Jared are here to give the second part of their Alabama preview, focusing on how Michigan's offense might try to attack the most similar defense to their own they have seen all season. They also talk about the Detroit Lions winning their first Division title since 1993, as well as Josh Metellus, Nico Collins, and Mike Mike MacDonal...

Andy and Jared are back with 12 days until the Rose Bowl to catch you up on some other Michigan happenings including National Signing Day and some transfers that Michigan could be in on. They do some Holiday rapid fire before bringing on Michigan legend and former quarterback John Wangler as well as Brett VanderKamp, CEO of New Holland Brewing to talk about their NIL initiative the Champions Circl...

The latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, delves into several key topics in the world of Michigan sports. The episode begins with an in-depth discussion about Michigan basketball head coach, Juwan Howard. Howard, who was recently recovering from heart surgery and serving in an assistant head coach capacity, faced a controversial situati...

Andy and Jared start their breakdown of Michigan vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl beginning with the Alabama offense vs the Michigan defense. Where are the strengths on strengths and where are the weaknesses? Which coordinators could shine? Which players should you be watching out for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, didn't have a Michigan football game to recap, but there was still plenty to discuss. They opened the show with a recap of Michigan basketball's victory over Iowa, praising Tarris Reed's breakout performance. The conversation then shifted to football, particularly the transfer portal, with discus...

The boys are back with over 100 minutes of Michigan podcasting glory! They give their thoughts on a clunky watch that was the Big Ten Championship that ultimately led to a 3-Peat for the Wolverines. They hit every position group and then get to the championship games and the playoffs matchups that followed. In the back half they catch up on some Michigan hockey and basketball scores before diving...

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell celebrate Michigan football's third consecutive Big Ten championship and their top seeding in the college football playoff. The episode features a spirited debate over the playoff committee's controversial decision to include Alabama instead of Florida State in the top four. Despite differing op...

This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED! Use promo code “BlockM20” for 20% off your entire order at Manscaped.com. It’s conference championship weekend, and we have a LOADED slate of college football starting tonight! Oregon/Washington square off for a second time this season to determine which team from the Pac-12 could potentially go to the College Football Playoff. On Saturday, attention tu...

These are the good times to be a Michigan fan. Andy and Jared from Out of the Blue catch you up on some of the coaching carousel and important interviews. They go into the Big Ten award winners and discuss who they think had arguments to win. In the back half the guys try to break down what they have seen from an Iowa that is about as lopsided on either side of the ball as any team you will see in...