The Walk-Ons

Send Us A Voicemail! The Walk-Ons hit the road for an on-location episode from day three of the GLIAC Tournament, breaking down all the chaos, confusion, walk-offs, momentum swings, and survival-mode baseball that makes conference tournament weekend one of the best times of the year. The guys talk Grand Valley, Davenport, Wayne State, Parkside, the insanity of the tournament format, and how one sw...

Send Us A Voicemail! Conference tournament season is here, and this week the Walk-Ons are joined by Drew Huard, head coach of Madonna University baseball. The guys talk Michigan college baseball, playoff races, conference tournament chaos, coaching stories, and teams making late pushes… while somehow getting completely sidetracked by Mike’s absolutely insane old man note-taking process, Doug’s hea...

Send Us A Voicemail! The guys are back as the college baseball season hits crunch time, breaking down conference tournament races, postseason implications, and where Michigan stands as things tighten up.  But first… Jay’s ongoing war with neighborhood rats escalates (yes, there are casualties), and the chaos only gets better from there.  On the field, the crew dives into a huge stretch of games ac...

Send Us A Voicemail! The guys welcome Michigan Assistant Coach Andrew Stone while Jay is officially at war with a neighborhood rat infestation (yes, it involves coyote piss). Mike admits to throwing a no-look pass off Kid Rock’s face, and the guys break down a huge weekend of college baseball—plus a great conversation with this week’s guest. Michigan is climbing, Michigan State makes a statement o...

Send Us A Voicemail! With Doug and Jay out, Brady holds it down in studio while Mike checks in from Vegas for a midseason look at college baseball across the Big Ten, MAC, and GLIAC. The guys break down Michigan’s series win over Michigan State, where the Big Ten standings stand at the halfway point, and which teams and players are set up to make a run down the stretch. Later, Saginaw Valley head...

Send Us A Voicemail! This week on the Walk-Ons Podcast , featuring Oakland University Coach Brian Nelson, the guys kick things off with a deceptively simple question… is baseball actually the hardest sport to explain? What starts as a quick story turns into a hilarious and surprisingly real breakdown of just how layered the game can be.  From there, it’s a full sweep across college baseball — all...

Send Us A Voicemail! This week we dive into the midweek debate. Do they matter or not? Depends who you ask. From Michigan vs Oakland to players making their case for more innings, we break down what these games really mean.  Then we shift into a loaded recap across Michigan college baseball. Big Ten, MAC, GLIAC, GMAC. Who’s hot, who’s slipping, and which names keep showing up every single week.  A...

Send Us A Voicemail! We made it to Episode 2… and we’re already leveling up. Detroit Thread Company brings this episode featuring a special guest — Adrian College Head Coach and Athletic Director Craig Rainey , a true legend in Michigan college baseball with over 850 career wins. Coach Rainey joins the show to talk about building a winning culture, recruiting in today’s game, balancing analytics w...

Send Us A Voicemail! In this inaugural episode, we cover the big-picture stuff and set the tone for what’s ahead. We lay down some ground rules, get a feel for the crew, and quickly find out who came prepared… and who clearly didn’t.  Consider this your introduction to the crew… and a preview of the chaos to come.  College baseball in Michigan doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves, so we’re...

Send Us A Voicemail! College baseball in Michigan doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves, so we’re giving it one! From powerhouse programs to overlooked rosters, Michigan college baseball finally gets its podcast.  Mike, Brady, Jay, and Doug dive into the teams you know and shine a light on the programs and players that deserve more recognition. From big-name schools to hidden-gem ballfields...