The Michigan Insider

The Michigan Insider

The Michigan Insider is combining all three of its podcasts, The Wolverine247 podcast, The Michigan Recruiting Insider, and the Michigan Basketball Insider into one mega-podcast. All your Michigan podcast needs in one place.

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The Michigan Insider LIVE with Warde Manuel on NCAA settlement, investigation, & more

June 20, 2025 • 60 mins
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Thursday morning for another exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. In this latest exchange he reacts to the House vs. NCAA settlement, which will distribute $20.5 million in revenue to student-athletes, and its impact on the athletic department's budget. He also addressed the challenges of corralling the current NIL chaos with rampant litiga...
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Michigan Recruiting Insider (LIVE) - with guests Travis & Tiffany Johnson; Victors Weekend preview

June 20, 2025 • 90 mins
On this week's special live edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith wideout Travis Johnson and his mother Tiffany Johnson joined the show to recap his official visit to Michigan with Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich. The Top247 pass-catcher reflects upon his Maize & Blue courtship over the past year, highlighting the growth of his relationship with would-be position coach Ron Bellamy, and hi...
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Michigan Recruiting Insider (LIVE EDITION) - Featuring McHale Blade's commitment to Michigan!

June 10, 2025 • 68 mins
On this week's special edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Chicago (Ill.) Simeon Top247 edge McHale Blade joined the show to announce his commitment to the Wolverines with Sam Webb and Brice Marich. Blade highlighted the impact of his long-standing relationship with Coach Lou Esposito and Michigan's combination of strong academics and player development on his decision. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu al...
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Steady Droppin' Dimes season finale: Predicting Michigan's NCAA Punishment plus FB & BB records

June 6, 2025 • 101 mins
On the season-ending episode of Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin Gardner, and Daniel Horton share their predictions on what Michigan's final punishment from the NCAA for "sign-gate" in advance of Friday's hearing in front of the Committee on Infractions. The conversation then turned to next predictions for next basketball season where the crew debated the Michigan's chances for winning the Big 10 championship and making the F...
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Steady Droppin' Dimes - Will landing no. 1 players in 2 sports lead Michigan to championships?

June 2, 2025 • 106 mins
This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss Michigan's recruiting successes in football and basketball landing the nation's top recruit, Bryce Underwood, and the nation's top transfer Yaxel Lendeborg, and debate the potential for championship success in both sports. The football discussion highlights the importance of prioritizing Underwood's development and the need for a balanced offensive approach. On ...
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Michigan Basketball Insider: Dusty May's biggest flex yet - Yaxel Lendeborg chooses UM over the NBA!

May 29, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick react to the no. 1 player in the transfer portal, former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg choosing Michigan over the NBA despite projections as a late first round draft pick. The conversation highlighted Linderborg's potential, emphasized Dusty May's successful recruiting strategy, Michigan's depth, and it's prime contention with Purdue for the Big Ten title...
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From the archive - Steady Droppin Dimes: Economic impact of UM football, NCAA's demise, & more

May 29, 2025 • 104 mins
(From 5/20/25) - This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb, Devin and Daniel Horton discussed the latest iteration of the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The crew cheered the intensity of the competition between the two stars and celebrated what may even be their dislike for one another for one another on the court as part of the game. The crew then criticized Robert Griffin III’s commentary for seemingly applyin...
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Yaxel Lendeborg commits to Michigan — What it means for the Wolverines

May 27, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s addition of UAB Yaxel Lendeborg, who withdrew from the NBA Draft and pledged to the Wolverines for the 2025-26 season. They open by looking at Lendeborg’s game, what made him a projected first-round draft pick and other factors he had to consider in his decision. They discuss his fit with Michigan, and some key factors in his recruitmen...
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Steady Dropping Dimes - Is Sherrone Moore really being suspended 2 games for deleted texts?

May 10, 2025 • 97 mins
This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss the proposed two-game suspension for Michigan assistant coach Sherrone Moore due to deleted text messages during an NCAA investigation into Connor Stallions. Webb clarified that the suspension is not final and is part of a self-imposed punishment process. But the episode begins with and interview with Erika Morgan, mother of Michigan wideout Semaj Morgan, and Ji...
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Michigan Basketball Insider: UM's No. 1 portal class may not be done yet

April 27, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick continue their discussion of the Wolverines offseason recruiting activities, focusing on the addition of Aday Mara, the latest on Yaxel Lendeborg, and the possible addition of more portal help. Tim shares his scouting report on Mara and discusses his fit on the floor with Morez Johnson, while Sam clears the air on negative reports about Mara coming out o...
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Steady Droppin' Dimes: Bryce Underwood spring game eval; NFL Draft; Shannon Sharpe scandal reaction

April 24, 2025 • 100 mins
This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss the Michigan football spring game, focusing on the performance of freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood who had a stat line of 12/26 for 187 yards and a touchdown. The hosts debated the significance of his performance, noting the lack of full allotment of skill players, offensive line, limited ability to show his improvisational skill, and of course, his inexperi...
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Steady Droppin' Dimes - Did Nico Iamaleava actually do CFB a favor?; Michigan spring game preview

April 19, 2025 • 78 mins
This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Devin Gardner discuss impact of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava's decision to holdout, and Tennessee's decision to cut ties, asking the question: did the Volunteers just do college football a HUGE favor when it comes to the NCAA's NIL system? The attention turns to Michigan specifically with Sam and Devin previewing Michigan's annual spring game. Steady Droppin' Dimes has a ne...
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Spring game preview: What we're watching for from Michigan's 2025 Maize vs. Blue scrimmage

April 18, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s annual spring game, and what to expect in the Maize vs. Blue scrimmage. They open with a look at what they will be watching for from the offensive side of the ball. They give their thoughts on the two quarterbacks expected to be active in the game, including No. 1 overall recruit in 2025, Bryce Underwood. They discuss the springs that Underwood and Jad...
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Dusty May talks transfer portal, roster construction, NIL, and more in 1-on-1 with Sam Webb

April 9, 2025 • 53 mins
Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Wednesday morning for an exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb. He reflected upon his inaugural season helming the Wolverine program, highlighted by his teams run to the Big Ten Tournament Championship and the Sweet 16. He detailed his approach to roster construction, and importance of recruiting both the roster and the transfer portal, noti...
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Michigan Basketball Insider: Dusty May cooking in the transfer portal, AGAIN!

April 8, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick share season-ending reflections and discuss roster construction after another successful run in the transfer portal for Dusty May. Tim and Sam share their thoughts on the departures of Justin Pippen, Sam Walters, and especially Tre Donaldson. Then they weigh in on the additions of North Carolina transfer Elliot Cadeau, Illinois transfer Morez Johnson, a...
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Looking back on Michigan's first season under Dusty May following Sweet Sixteen loss

March 29, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down the Michigan men’s basketball team’s loss to No. 1 Auburn in the Sweet Sixteen, and break down the Wolverines’ season as a whole in Dusty May’s first year as head coach. The two open with a reaction to Michigan’s loss to Auburn in Atlanta. They discuss the Wolverines’ mistakes, and arguably a missed opportunity to put the Tigers in a deeper hole early, and also the realty t...
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Steady Droppin' Dimes - Sweet 16 breakdown & UM goes big man shopping in transfer portal

March 28, 2025 • 72 mins
This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton discuss the Michigan basketball team's outlook in the Sweet 16 after its successful run through the opening weekend. The conversation shifts to the transfer portal and Daniel's breakdown of someone of the early big man targets that the Wolverines are showing interest in. Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, The Ann Arbor Sports Commission! The Ann Arbor ...
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Michigan Basketball Insider: Sweet 16 Preview

March 28, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss Michigan's run to the Sweet 16, highlighting the team's continued resilience and coaching adjustments. They praised Roddy Gayle’s brilliant effort versus Texas A&M and the mental toughness he showed in the months leading up to it to never give up on shooting the basketball. They also highlighted LJ Cason’s crucial ability to attack the Aggies off...
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Takeaways: Michigan out-muscles Texas A&M, rallies again to advance to Sweet Sixteen

March 23, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zúñiga break down their takeaways from Michigan men’s basketball team’s impressive comeback win over Texas A&M to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. They open with a micro look at what led the Wolverines past the Aggies. They break down Roddy Gayle Jr.’s breakthrough game, in which he scored a season-high 26 points, including 21 in the second half. They also lookout the breakout showing from LJ C...
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Michigan Recruiting Insider - Unprecedented slate of big-time DB targets visiting UM this spring

March 21, 2025 • 39 mins
On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb and Brice Marich discussed 2026 defensive back recruiting, and its contribution to the unprecedented run of top recruits slated to visit Ann Arbor this spring. Key prospects covered include Jordan Thomas, Joey O'Brien, Ayden Pouncey, Chase Calicutt, Jett Washington, Salessi Moa. Andre Clark, Khary Adams, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...
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