The Blue Wall with Michael Smeltzer

On the heels of Tom Brady retiring, Mike and Matt go on a deep dive into the greatest athletes of all time and disagree on a few of them. Michigan basketball is beginning to look better as they string together two impressive victories. And which Michigan football player will get drafted first in the NFL draft? Get answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of the Big House Bleachers Pod!

Michigan Basketball put up another embarrassing performance against Penn St, and questions about Juwan and his staff are beginning to get louder. Michael Smeltzer breaks down why Michigan basketball is struggling this season and covers some recent off-season football happenings. Michigan's football recruiting is gaining momentum in the state of Ohio, and the Wolverines have found their QB coach.

On this special edition of the Big House Bleachers Pod, Michael Smeltzer catches up with former Michigan great Stuart Douglas for a Wolverine Chronicle exclusive interview. Stu doesn't disappoint as he takes a deep dive into what made John Belien (and his staff) so effective. He gets personal with a story about a brotherly conflict with his former teammate, Zack Novack, which may have been driven by a little alcohol. And he gives an honest assessment of Juwan Howard and the current Michigan basketball squad. You can catch Stu Douglas regularly on his two podcasts, "Go Blue With Stu" and "Men of Ann Arbor," which he recently started with cohost Nik Stauskas.

Matt Hartwell returns to the pod and hits the ground running with Michael Smeltzer. The two dissect player eligibility and draft status heading into the offseason and passionately discuss the Jim Harbaugh NFL rumors. Looking ahead to the 2023 football season the guys offer up predictions on who will lead the Wolverines in each major statistical category. When they wrap up talking basketball, you won't want to miss the prediction Smeltzer makes.

Michael Smeltzer of Wolverine Chronicle sets fire to the pod with an agenda full of Michigan football and basketball news. Jim Harbaugh flirts with the NFL, all while the NCAA investigates him for minor infractions. Michigan basketball continues to struggle, but Mike explains why they're close and takes an in-depth look at each player's performance thus far. To wrap up the pod, we take a look at the exciting Nebraska linebacker, Ernest Hausmann, who made headlines when he transferred to Michigan.

Michigan superfan and cohost of the "On Stadium Blvd" pod, Lexi Wester, joins Michael Smeltzer for this week's episode. Lexi and Mike break down the disappointing CFP loss to TCU and recap some of the most memorable moments from this year's football season. They also look ahead to which players they are most excited about heading into the 2023 season.

Michael Smeltzer is flying solo in this special edition of the Big House Bleachers Podcast. Mike shares a personal story about the origin of his brand, Wolverine Chronicle. His connection with football and family is surely relatable to fans across the country. In preparation for Michigan's playoff matchup against TCU, Mike provides his 5 key takeaways for the game.

When Andrew Bailey of Maize N Brew swung by the pod, the earth stopped rotating for a moment and Ryan Day's heart skipped a beat. Mike, Matt, and Andy asked "Where does Blake Corum rank all-time among Michigan running backs," and took a look at Michigan's momentum in the transfer portal. The guys also took turns breaking down Michigan basketball's up-and-down start to the 2022 season. This is a can't-miss episode for any die-hard Wolverine.

The Michigan family lost a real one this week when Demetrius "Meechie" Walker passed away. Matt and Mike honor his memory by talking about the impact he had. The guys also ask what's the deal with the Heisman nowadays and introduce a brand new segment that you won't want to miss. The Michigan football team has a few weeks to prepare for TCU in the playoffs so Mike and Matt spend some time diving into the basketball team as well.

Championship week has passed and bowl season is on the horizon. Michigan took care of business against Purdue to move to 13-0, making this team the winningest squad in Michigan football history. Mike and Matt recap the games from Saturday while taking a deep dive into the playoff field. They also take some time to ask "what's the deal" with all of the Nick Saban/Alabama bias in the media and weigh their options on whether or not to purchase national championship tickets.