The Michigan Rant

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What's The Michigan Rant about?

The Detroit Free Press podcast for the Michigan Wolverines, hosted by beat writer Nick Baumgardner! (Formerly the Talkin' Wolverines podcast)

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The Michigan Rant episodes:

07.22.2019
The Michigan Rant: Recapping media days and talking hoops
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang recap Michigan football media day, Nick's pick of Michigan to win the Big Ten and Juwan Howard's basketball team. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
07.15.2019
The Michigan Rant: Juwan Howard's recruiting mission
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss the top thing on Juwan Howard's priority list at the moment: Recruiting. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
07.08.2019
The Michigan Rant: Football is near but recruiting is here
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss all things related to summer recruiting. The addition of Franz Wagner, a big recruiting week ahead and plenty of football topics. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the...
06.24.2019
The Michigan Rant: The summer recruiting episode
Michigan beat writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss a huge football recruiting weekend for the Wolverines and what it all means moving forward. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
06.17.2019
The Michigan Rant: An offseason reset
Michigan beat writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang offer up an offseason reset on both football and men's hoops on this week's show. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
05.30.2019
The Michigan Rant: The Juwan Howard era begins
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Juwan Howard's hiring at Michigan on this week's episode. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
05.14.2019
The Michigan Rant: John Beilein's gone, now what?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Shawn Windsor discuss John Beilein's exit from Michigan. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
05.07.2019
The Michigan Rant: A strong QB situation for Jim Harbaugh
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang break down Michigan's quarterback situation and why it's as strong as the Wolverines have had in years. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
05.02.2019
The Michigan Rant: Who are the next U-M NFL draft candidates?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang recap Michigan's NFL draft picks and look ahead to which U-M players could go in 2020. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
04.23.2019
The Michigan Rant: What happened and what's next for football, basketball
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang look back on the year that was in Michigan football and basketball and spin ahead toward what's next. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
04.16.2019
The Michigan Rant: A new-look offense emerges, what's next?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss all things Michigan football, notably the offense. Also, some basketball recruiting. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
04.10.2019
The Michigan Rant: The spring game and the NBA Draft
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's upcoming spring game as well as Ignas Brazdeikis, Charles Matthews and Jordan Poole declaring for the NBA Draft. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free...
04.02.2019
The Michigan Rant: Spring football heats up as hoops closes
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang recap Michigan's basketball season after a Sweet 16 exit. And spring football is heating up. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
03.27.2019
The Michigan Rant: Another Sweet 16 and heavy spring football talk
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's road to its third straight Sweet 16 and Thursday's matchup with Texas Tech in Anaheim. Also, some serious catching up to do on spring football. The Michigan Rant is...
03.12.2019
The Michigan Rant: Is another tournament run on the horizon?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's postseason tournament (Big Ten and NCAA) situation after a regular-season ending loss to Michigan State. Also, a bit of spring football. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by...
03.05.2019
The Michigan Rant: Will a banner be earned this week?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Shawn Windsor recap a big Michigan road win at Maryland and look ahead to a possibly huge regular-season finale at Michigan State. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free...
02.26.2019
The Michigan Rant: A rivalry loss and what's next
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's hoops loss to Michigan State and what's next as March looms. Also, a few football topics. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
02.06.2019
The Michigan Rant: Pep Hamilton's out, Ben McDaniels is in
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's latest coaching carousel move and more on this week's show. The Michigan Rant is a podcast produced by the Detroit Free Press.
01.30.2019
The Michigan Rant: Basketball's toughness and football recruiting
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan basketball's 20-1 start and some football recruiting. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
01.22.2019
The Michigan Rant: The coaching carousel and a hoops loss
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss the latest Michigan football coaching carousel moves and the basketball team's first loss of the season. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
01.15.2019
The Michigan Rant: Jim Harbaugh has an OC now, what's it mean?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's new offensive coordinator hire, some basketball and much more on this week's episode of The Michigan Rant. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
01.08.2019
The Michigan Rant: The offseason is already interesting
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss an already eventful Michigan football offseason, plus a 15-0 start to the basketball season. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
12.20.2018
The Michigan Rant: Analysis on every 2019 football recruit
Free Press sports writer Nick Baumgardner goes into detail on every player Michigan signed (or will sign) for its 2019 recruiting class. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
12.17.2018
The Michigan Rant: The football recruiting episode
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss all things Michigan recruiting as the early signing period approaches. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
12.11.2018
The Michigan Rant: Urban Meyer, Dax Hill, Jim Harbaugh and more
Free Press writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Urban Meyer's departure, Dax Hill's flip and all things Jim Harbaugh. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
12.03.2018
The Michigan Rant: It's Florida again and it'll have to do
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan-Florida in the Peach Bowl and some basketball talk. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
11.27.2018
The Michigan Rant: What happened at Ohio State?
Free Press writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss what happened at Ohio State, what it all means and what's next for Michigan football. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
11.20.2018
The Michigan Rant: The Game is massive and finally here
Free Press writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan-Ohio State. What it means, what'll happen and everything in between. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
11.13.2018
The Michigan Rant: The stretch drive has arrived
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang recap Michigan's win at Rutgers and look ahead to the final two games of the season. Including Ohio State. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
11.06.2018
The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson and Co. look like the real deal
Free Press writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang dissect Michigan's win over Penn State and preview the final stretch. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
10.30.2018
The Michigan Rant: The 'revenge tour' rolls on
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang look at the early College Football Playoff situation while also previewing Michigan-Penn State. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
10.23.2018
The Michigan Rant: Wolverines walk the walk
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's win over Michigan State and the great spot the Wolverines now sit in. Also some basketball this week. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free...
10.16.2018
The Michigan Rant: It's rivalry week, here comes Paul Bunyan
Free Press writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's win over Wisconsin and a big rivalry tilt at Michigan State. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
10.09.2018
The Michigan Rant: Here comes the season's biggest stretch
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's upcoming game against Wisconsin and the season's biggest stretch to date. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
10.02.2018
The Michigan Rant: Is this team ready for a gauntlet?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss Michigan's win at Northwestern and its upcoming stretch: Starting this week with Maryland. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
09.25.2018
The Michigan Rant: A Big Ten blowout, but what's it all mean?
Free Press writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang dissect Michigan's 56-10 romp over Nebraska. What's it all mean? Plus, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
09.18.2018
The Michigan Rant: The offense is adjusting, but will there be more?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang discuss the Wolverines' win over SMU and look ahead to the Big Ten opener against Nebraska. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
09.11.2018
The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson's good, what about everything else?
Michigan writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang dissect the Wolverines' 49-3 win over Western Michigan and preview SMU. Also, a little basketball talk. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
09.04.2018
The Michigan Rant: So, what's next for this offense?
Free Press sports writers Nick Baumgardner and Orion Sang dissect Michigan's 24-17 loss at Notre Dame and what's next. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
08.29.2018
The Michigan Rant: The season prediction episode
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner goes through his season predictions for the 2018 season. Also, as always, your questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
08.21.2018
The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson officially has the keys at Michigan
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner discusses Jim Harbaugh's decision to end the quarterback competition and formally name Shea Patterson his starter. Plus questions answered and more. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
08.14.2018
The Michigan Rant: Fall camp QBs, shoes and more
Michigan beat writer discusses Jim Harbaugh's meeting with the media, shoes and much more on this week's show. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
08.06.2018
The Michigan Rant: Fall camp begins as the season inches closer
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner gets into plenty of fall camp questions and much more on this week's show. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
07.25.2018
The Michigan Rant: Recapping all things Big Ten media days
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner is back from Big Ten media days, which means the 2018 season is closer. This week, recapping the event and your questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
06.04.2018
The Michigan Rant: The John Beilein episode
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner discusses all things John Beilein. Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor chimes in and, of course, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
05.21.2018
The Michigan Rant: Hello offseason
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner discusses all things offseason (football and basketball) on this week's show. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
05.08.2018
The Michigan Rant: The quarterback situation, spring depth chart and more
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner discusses Michigan's roster post-spring football. Quarterbacks, tackles, Paris and more. Also, your questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
04.12.2018
The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson, Moritz Wagner and much more
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner talks spring football, Shea Patterson, Michigan hoops and more. Questions answered as always. The Michigan Rant is a weekly podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
03.27.2018
The Michigan Rant: The Final Four episode
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner previews the Wolverines' upcoming trip to the Final Four. Special guest this week: Former Michigan guard Stu Douglass. Also, questioned answered. The Michigan Rant is a weekly podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.
03.19.2018
The Michigan Rant: Jordan Poole, John Beilein and the Sweet 16
Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner discusses the Wolverines' NCAA tournament wins over Montana and Houston, the Sweet 16 and much more. Also, questions answered. The Michigan Rant is a weekly podcast presented by the Detroit Free Press.

What's The Michigan Rant about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Michigan Rant episodes:

The Michigan Rant: Recapping media days and talking hoops

The Michigan Rant: Juwan Howard's recruiting mission

The Michigan Rant: Football is near but recruiting is here

The Michigan Rant: The summer recruiting episode

The Michigan Rant: An offseason reset

The Michigan Rant: The Juwan Howard era begins

The Michigan Rant: John Beilein's gone, now what?

The Michigan Rant: A strong QB situation for Jim Harbaugh

The Michigan Rant: Who are the next U-M NFL draft candidates?

The Michigan Rant: What happened and what's next for football, basketball

The Michigan Rant: A new-look offense emerges, what's next?

The Michigan Rant: The spring game and the NBA Draft

The Michigan Rant: Spring football heats up as hoops closes

The Michigan Rant: Another Sweet 16 and heavy spring football talk

The Michigan Rant: Is another tournament run on the horizon?

The Michigan Rant: Will a banner be earned this week?

The Michigan Rant: A rivalry loss and what's next

The Michigan Rant: Pep Hamilton's out, Ben McDaniels is in

The Michigan Rant: Basketball's toughness and football recruiting

The Michigan Rant: The coaching carousel and a hoops loss

The Michigan Rant: Jim Harbaugh has an OC now, what's it mean?

The Michigan Rant: The offseason is already interesting

The Michigan Rant: Analysis on every 2019 football recruit

The Michigan Rant: The football recruiting episode

The Michigan Rant: Urban Meyer, Dax Hill, Jim Harbaugh and more

The Michigan Rant: It's Florida again and it'll have to do

The Michigan Rant: What happened at Ohio State?

The Michigan Rant: The Game is massive and finally here

The Michigan Rant: The stretch drive has arrived

The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson and Co. look like the real deal

The Michigan Rant: The 'revenge tour' rolls on

The Michigan Rant: Wolverines walk the walk

The Michigan Rant: It's rivalry week, here comes Paul Bunyan

The Michigan Rant: Here comes the season's biggest stretch

The Michigan Rant: Is this team ready for a gauntlet?

The Michigan Rant: A Big Ten blowout, but what's it all mean?

The Michigan Rant: The offense is adjusting, but will there be more?

The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson's good, what about everything else?

The Michigan Rant: So, what's next for this offense?

The Michigan Rant: The season prediction episode

The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson officially has the keys at Michigan

The Michigan Rant: Fall camp QBs, shoes and more

The Michigan Rant: Fall camp begins as the season inches closer

The Michigan Rant: Recapping all things Big Ten media days

The Michigan Rant: The John Beilein episode

The Michigan Rant: Hello offseason

The Michigan Rant: The quarterback situation, spring depth chart and more

The Michigan Rant: Shea Patterson, Moritz Wagner and much more

The Michigan Rant: The Final Four episode

The Michigan Rant: Jordan Poole, John Beilein and the Sweet 16