Harig Hangout is a podcast built around real conversations with real people. Hosted by Zach Harig, each episode dives into the stories, journeys, and perspectives of athletes, professionals, and members of the West Michigan community. From sports to careers to life lessons, it’s all about learning what makes people tick and sharing insights you can take with you.
Harig Hangout Podcast
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Podcast Overview
Harig Hangout is a podcast built around real conversations with real people. Hosted by Zach Harig, each episode dives into the stories, journeys, and perspectives of athletes, professionals, and members of the West Michigan community. From sports to careers to life lessons, it’s all about learning what makes people tick and sharing insights you can take with you.
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3/27/2026
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June 9, 2026
B4 Foundation: A Father’s Mission After Unimaginable Loss - Terry Hessbrook
<p><strong>Episode Description:</strong></p><p>In one of the most powerful conversations yet on the Harig Hangout Podcast, former Ithaca High School football coach and athletic director Terry Hessbrook shares the story that changed his life forever.</p><p>Many know Coach Hessbrook as one of Michigan's most successful high school football coaches, leading Ithaca to five state championships and a remarkable 69-game winning streak. But this conversation isn't about football.</p><p>On January 27, 2023, Terry and his wife Kristy lost their son, Brady, when he died by suicide at just 20 years old while attending Wayne State University. Brady was a talented athlete, a beloved son, a caring friend, and someone who many believed had everything going for him.</p><p>In the years since, the Hessbrooks have turned unimaginable grief into a mission. Through the B4 Foundation, they have spoken to more than 36,000 students at over 130 schools, encouraging young people to speak up, seek help, and understand that struggling is part of being human. </p><p>In this episode, Terry discusses:</p><ul><li>Brady's life and legacy</li><li>The hidden realities of anxiety, depression, and mental health struggles</li><li>The pressure facing today's student-athletes</li><li>What parents, coaches, and educators need to know</li><li>Faith, grief, and finding purpose after tragedy</li><li>How the B4 Foundation is helping save lives across Michigan and beyond</li></ul><p>This episode is emotional, inspiring, and incredibly important. If you're a parent, coach, educator, student, or simply someone who cares about others, this conversation is for you.</p><p><strong>EDIT: </strong>Daniel Olson passed away in 2012, not 2018 as stated in the episode. Find details on <a href="https://www.doitfordaniel.com/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Do It For Daniel here</a>.</p><p><strong>If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Help is available, and you are never alone.</strong> </p><p><strong>Learn more about the B4 Foundation:</strong><br><a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">B4 Foundation</a></p>
May 8, 2026
2,800 Miles of Purpose: West Michigan Women Take on the World’s Toughest Row
<p>What would make two West Michigan women willingly row 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean? For Julie Bennett and Susan Katt, the answer is simple: the mission is about something bigger than themselves.</p><p>In this episode of the Harig Hangout Podcast, Zach sits down with members of Team Moar Than Us as they prepare for the World's Toughest Row – Pacific — a grueling 2,800-mile journey from Monterey Harbor to Hanalei Bay that will take roughly 42-49 days to complete. </p><p>The conversation dives into:</p><ul><li>How Team Moar Than Us was formed</li><li>Training for nonstop rowing shifts around the clock</li><li>Battling sleep deprivation and the mental side of endurance</li><li>Faith, family, and resilience</li><li>Why both women are passionate about promoting healthy body image and proving that age, body type, or background should never limit someone from chasing a challenge</li><li>What it means to do “hard things” at any stage of life</li></ul><p>Julie and Susan also discuss the support they’ve received from West Michigan, the charities they’re rowing for, and why this journey is about far more than just crossing an ocean. </p><p>Subscribe to the Harig Hangout Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.</p>
April 29, 2026
From Berlin Raceway to NASCAR Cup Series Victory Lane: Carson Hocevar's Rise in Racing - Mike Bursley
<p>On this episode of the <strong>Harig Hangout Podcast</strong>, host Zach Harig sits down with Mike Bursley to break down a historic moment for West Michigan racing—Carson Hocevar capturing his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory at Talladega Superspeedway.</p><p>From a 13-year-old phenom turning heads—and stirring controversy—at Berlin Raceway to a Cup Series winner on one of NASCAR’s biggest stages, Hocevar’s journey is anything but ordinary. Bursley shares firsthand stories of mentoring Carson during those early Berlin days, the moment he realized the talent was real, and how that underage win helped spark national attention.</p><p>The conversation dives into Hocevar’s relentless drive, personality, and the path that took him from local short tracks to NASCAR’s biggest spotlight—along with what this win means for Berlin Raceway, West Michigan racing, and what could be next for one of the sport’s rising stars.</p><p>A must-listen episode packed with behind-the-scenes insight, hometown pride, and the story of a racer who’s been building toward this moment for years.</p>
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