Behind the Bulldogs

Behind the Bulldogs

Formerly known as The MVSP, this new show provides Bulldog fans with the behind the scenes look behind Ferris State sports on and off the competitive surface. Hosted by former Bulldog athlete Brandon Wirth and current Bulldog athlete Tatum Outlaw. New shows every week on all podcast platforms and on the radio every Saturday at 3PM on WBRN (107.7 FM). Follow our Twitter and Instagram (@Behind_Bulldogs) as well as on YouTube (Behind the Bulldogs) for more notifications regarding information and news for this podcast!

Episodes

May 15, 2025 26 mins

As Behind the Bulldogs kicks off its summer recap series, Brandon and Tatum are joined by "Off The Ice" host, Brody Keiser, to break down this past season in Ferris State Softball. This includes notable wins, standout stats, and our picks for next year's breakout candidates.

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On the official school year season finale, Brandon and Tatum highlight Ferris State's NCAA championship-bound spring teams as well as conduct the well-anticipated host Q&A session.


TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Welcome Back

6:40 - Host Q&A Interview

25:55 - Weekend Sports Preview + Outro

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On Episode 30, Tatum and Brandon chat with Riley Kish and Paige Antcliff of Ferris State Softball about the upcoming GLIAC tournament, their hobbies off the diamond, and the highly debated question of playing surfaces.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

6:49 - Interview w/ Riley Kish & Paige Antcliff

21:14 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Ahead of this weekend's GLIAC Championships, Brandon and Tatum catch up with Ferris State Women's Golfers, Kamryn Shannon and Lizzie Anderson, to learn about their approaches to the game, favorite courses ever played, and the unique element of the University's PGM program.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:24 - Interview w/ Lizzie Anderson & Kamryn Shannon

19:46 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Tatum and Brandon sit down with two Ferris State student sports photographers, Abe Kraus and Ciara Brooks, to talk about their passion for shooting sports and share stories behind their best photos...and near disaster moments.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:51 - Interview w/ Abe Kraus & Ciara Brooks

17:30 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Ahead of the weekend parade celebration, Tatum and Brandon chat with Ferris State Football's Carson Gulker and Zak Ahern on the progress of spring ball, their favorite pastimes, and what makes the Bulldog program special.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:52 - Interview w/ Carson Gulker & Zak Ahern

20:50 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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This week, Brandon and Tatum chat about running in circles with Track & Field's Gavin VanSolkema and Lucas VanDam, including advice on pre-race meals and how to stay motivated.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

7:31 - Interview w/ Lucas VanDam & Gavin VanSolkema

22:34 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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This week, Brandon and Tatum talk tennis with men's players Felipe Iser & Alessandro Santangelo! The four dive into the competitive mind on the court, the unique international team dynamic, and their dream doubles partner picks.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

6:55 - Interview w/ Alessandro Santangelo & Felipe Iser

30:48 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Episode 24 brings on a pair of Ferris State Softball players, Ella McDonald and Brooklyn Verbeek, to chat about the strong start to the season, their passions on helping the next generation, and why they personally prefer strong defensive over offense.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

7:20 - Interview w/ Brooklyn Verbeek & Ella McDonald

22:14 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Ahead of this week's national tournament action, Brandon and Tatum sit down to chat with Ferris State Women's Basketball Guard Ally Schultz, and Head Coach Kurt Westendorp, on the excitement of reaching the tournament, the team's obsession with board games, and how this year's team has been so resilient on the court.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:31 - Interview w/ Kurt Westendorp & Ally Schultz

26:34 -...

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This week, Brandon and Tatum sit down with men's golfers Zach Koerner and McCoy Biagioli to chat about their upcoming spring break tournaments, favorite courses across the country, and how they attack the mental struggles of round.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

7:23 - Interview w/ McCoy Biagioli & Zach Koerner

26:13 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Ahead of the GLIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships this weekend, Brandon and Tatum chat with Bulldog "track-letes" Emily Plouff and Abby Winkle on the excitement of this year's Championships, the team's go-to card game, and why they enjoy the grueling nature of running.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:48 - Interview w/ Abby Winkle & Emily Plouff

21:57 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Episode 20 brings on Men's Basketball head coach Andy Bronkema, and point guard Jimmy Scholler, to chat about the competitive love in the locker room, playing in a tough conference, and how summer golf can make teammates turn on each other!


TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:37 - Interview w/ Jimmy Scholler & Andy Bronkema

26:07 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Fresh off their trip to the Aloha State, Brandon and Tatum are joined by Ferris State Softball players, Jadyn Joseph & Emily Killion, to talk about the life-changing trip, experiences playing softball, and why weather means more than people think.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

6:33 - Interview w/ Emily Killion & Jadyn Joseph

19:23 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Brandon and Tatum transition to tennis for episode 18, as they chat with a set of twins from Mexico in the Hernandes Ferrer sisters! Listen in for conversations about the mentality of tennis, studying business degrees, and off-season karaoke fun.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

7:30 - Interview w/ Ana Sofia & Maria Fernanda Hernandez Ferrer

20:48 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Episode 17 of Behind the Bulldogs brings on a pair of Ferris State throwers, Rebecca Marvin & Devin Dennison, to chat about the start of the indoor season, the uniqueness of throwing as a sport, and their long line of family ties to track and field.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

6:47 - Interview w/ Devin Dennison & Rebecca Marvin

18:06 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Brandon and Tatum hop back on the hardwood for Episode 16, as they are joined by Mya Hiram and Kenzie Bowers of Ferris State Women's Basketball to chat about the upcoming weekend games, life on the road to finish the season, and fun memories from last year's amazing Final 4 season.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

8:17 - Interview w/ Mya Hiram & Kenzie Bowers

20:26 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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Episode 2 of 2025 brings on a pair of track athletes ahead of the indoor season starting! Hear from Allie DeLost and Bryson Fronta on the team's rejuvenated culture, different ways to dial in before a race, and their unique journeys to Bulldog Track and Field.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:55 - Interview w/ Bryson Fronta & Allie DeLost

18:36 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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The podcast returns for 2025 the same way it ended 2024...with twins! This time, Brandon and Tatum chat with the Claerbaut brothers from men's basketball about their journey to Ferris State, a competitive team culture off the court, and their dream NBA player to suit up with.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

7:10 - Interview w/ Brandon & Nate Claerbaut

18:21 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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December 18, 2024 25 mins

To wrap up the 2024 slate of Behind the Bulldogs, Tatum and Brandon bring you a fan-requested banger episode featuring the dynamic duo of Tim-Bob Anderson ahead of Saturday's National Championship football game.

 

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Scores/Recaps

5:54 - Interview w/ Tim & Bob Anderson

18:36 - Ferris State Sports Slate + Outro

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