Joel Totoro, the first full-time professional sports dietician and a 20+ year veteran and pioneer in the sports dietetic and human performance space talks about the many considerations in helping professional, collegiate and olympic athletes perform at the highest level. Joel talks about how athletes can recover at the highest level. Joel talks about his career with the New England Patriots, the University of Michigan, and currently at Bevimi which is redefining brain health to support cognitive performance and long-term wellness.

J.T. Rogan, a former All-American Football player at University of San Diego who is recognized by Silver Wave Media as one of the Most Influential People in the NIL Space discusses the changing face of college athletics, the opportunities and challenges for players including the 5 in 5 eligibility model, court challenges, federal legislation, marketing opportunities and much more.

We sit down with Lorne Plant of the State Champs! Network to discuss the organization’s history and its vital role in expanding access to high school sports coverage across Michigan. Lorne shares his background, how State Champs! has evolved over the years, and the impact its storytelling has had on student-athletes, families, and communities. We also preview the exciting changes State Champs! is rolling out for the upcoming high school football season.

Former Michigan State University basketball standouts Andre Hutson and David Thomas, members of the Michigan State University's 2000 NCAA Championship Basketball team, talk Izzo, Michigan State sports, NIL, playing professional basketball abroad, being parents to elite basketball athletes and Tee it Up for Hope Golf Outing on September 22, 2026 at Timber Ridge Golf Course to raise funds for Child and Family Charities. Register at http://childandfamily.org.

Cheyne Lacanaria, Offensive Coordinator at East Kentwood High School, joins the show to talk about Precision FBA, a premier quarterback development program built to train and mentor the next generation of athletes. Cheyne shares his journey through college football as both a player and coach, his philosophy on quarterback development, and why high school athletics continue to fuel his passion for the game.

Stephen Bienko, founder of 42U former Division I student-athlete discusses his work as a life coach and partnering with colleges to develop student-athlete brand identities. Bienko discusses the importance of data and understanding performance and psychology to maximize student potential, both in athletics and in life.

Michigan Miss Basketball, Lilly Williams talks about commitment to Michigan State, her high school basketball career including the transition from homeschool league to Howell High School, the McDonald's All American game, and what she's looking forward to as an MSU Spartan.

Michiganders have pretty solid access to quality baseball. Most are loyal to their beloved Detroit Tigers, but if you roam around the state you can find serious baseball in many cities. Joining Chris to discuss the kick-off to their 30th season is the General Manager for the Lansing Lugnuts, Zac Clark!

Jourdan Lewis, former U of M Football standout and Jacksonsville Jaguars cornerback talks about his NFL journey play including key career moments, recruiting, the future of collegiate football and the need to grind and earn your spot on the field.

Coach Dan Roushar talks about his NFL and College coaching career, joining the Chicago Bears with Ben Johnson, recruiting and preparing players in the changing football landscape.