An NIL podcast founded by UofM alumni providing a platform for student-athletes to grow their brands, and tell their stories.
Leaders and Next
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42 episodes
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An NIL podcast founded by UofM alumni providing a platform for student-athletes to grow their brands, and tell their stories.
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Publishing Since
4/2/2024
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Recent Episodes
December 4, 2025
Episode 42 - Running Back Bryson Kuzdzal
Bryson was key for the Wolverines down the stretch in 2025 - helping secure road wins at Northwestern and at Maryland. We caught up with Bryson just after the Maryland game, where he started in place of an injured Jordan Marshall and ran for 100 yards and 3 TDs (no big deal). Bryson tells us about that amazing experience and his journey to get there, including an amazing relationship with RB coach Tony Alford. We promise, we limit the "did you know he was a walk-on" trope to a bare minimum.
November 11, 2025
Episode 41 - Offensive Tackle Blake Frazier
We interview our new starting Left Tackle, Blake Frazier. We caught up with Blake after two straight weeks of holding down the starting spot. Against MSU, in his first start, he paved the way for 2 100+ yard rushers and 276 yards total (the most in 30 years against the Spartans). Against Purdue the next week, he paved the way for a monster performance from Jordan Marshall (185 yards and 3 touchdowns). Oh...and a lot of those plays went left! The conversation with Blake is awesome. We catch up on personal life, recruiting, football, his competitive mindset and more. And of course - we close with some Michigan football trivia.
October 10, 2025
Episode 40 - Offensive Lineman Jake Guarnera
Jake Guarnera has burst onto the scene in the 2025 season, starting at guard for the Wolverines for 3 straight games. He's made a huge impact in the run game, helping pave the way for big rushing outbursts against CMU, Nebraska and Wisconsin (who was the #1 rush defense?). Jake bulldozes through our gauntlet of questions like a pro, including a stellar performance on the Michigan trivia quiz at the end.
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