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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May 7, 2026 47 mins
In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down what they learned, and what they still want to know about each position group on Michigan's offense following spring practices. They open with a discussion about the Wolverines’ quarterback room. They discuss Tommy Carr’s big spring, what that means for Carr and Michigan and how much stock to put into a strong first impression. They also look at Bryce Underwood’s spring, what ...
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In the latest edition of the Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam, Steve and Brice discuss the major verbal commitment of in-state Top100 offensive lineman Jakari Lipsey. Discussion includes the impact of Lipsey's commitment from a recruiting standpoint and what kind of skills he could eventually bring to the table. Discussion then shifts to a trio of top targets. Michigan is making a run at Detroit Catholic Central four-star Gideon G...
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On this edition of the Michigan Recruiting Insider, Brice and Steve start with discussion on Kalamazoo (MI) four-star offensive tackle Jakari Lipsey. Lipsey is a top target for Wolverines' offensive line coach Jim Harding. Our second segment discusses Fort Mill (SC) three-star defensive end Alex Johnson, who has burst onto the scene in the last couple of weeks and become a top target for the staff. Can the Wolverines go into SEC ...
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April 19, 2026 24 mins
The first Michigan Spring Game under Kyle Whittingham ended with a 7-6 win for the Maize team over the Blue team. Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk of The Michigan Insider provided a postgame analysis from the Big House. They began by reviewing Bryce Underwood’s performance; the sophomore quarterback completed 3 of 9 passes for 22 yards during the first-quarter thud period. Although his showing was mixed, Coach Whittingham noted it did not...
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On this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed the recent commitment of Salt Lake City (West) dual-threat quarterback Kamden Laopati. Lopati, a former Illinois commit, chose Michigan over Notre Dame and several other programs. The team analyzed his fit within Michigan's offensive strategy and noted the possibility of Michigan taking two quarterbacks in this class, with ...
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Michigan secured its second basketball national championship with a 69-63 victory over Connecticut at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk of The Michigan Insider recapped the Wolverines' season-capping performance, highlighting Elliot Cadeau's leadership, Yaxel Lendeborg's resilience, Trey McKenny's decisive shot, and the cohesive team assembled by Dusty May, which once again demonstrated its ability to win...
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In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick preview the national championship game between Michigan and Connecticut. Tim begins by highlighting Michigan’s dominant interior defense and improved three-point shooting in its win over Arizona. He praises Aday Mara for significantly raising his draft stock, potentially into the lottery, and credits Elliot Cadeau’s defense as a key factor in the v...
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In the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton provide a preview of the national championship game between Michigan and Connecticut. The episode opens with a recap of UCONN’s Final Four win over Illinois, highlighting the Huskies’ defensive strength and the Illini’s struggles. The discussion then shifts to Michigan's decisive victory over Arizona, focusing on Michigan's defense, Aday Mara’s two-way impact...
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Michigan defeated Arizona 91-73, led by Aday Mara's dominant performance, who posted 26 points and nine rebounds. After the game, The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk dissected the beatdown, emphasizing Michigan's dominance both inside and outside the arc, without Yaxel Lendeborg for much of the game due to injury. Its shooting prowess proved a major separator, as the Wolverines hit 12 threes to Arizona's six. Furthermo...
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In the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton preview Michigan's upcoming matchup with Arizona. Daniel predicts Michigan will win by double digits, pointing out their strong execution, physical play, and Yaxel Lendeborg's matchup advantage. He also notes that Arizona's offense can be predictable, which gives Michigan a chance to take advantage on defense. Daniel and Sam agree that Elliot Cadeau's defense...
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In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss Michigan's journey to the Final Four, highlighting the team's dominant victory over Tennessee, and looking ahead to Saturday night’s matchup with Arizona. Tim praises Yaxel Lendeborg’s development into a versatile, clutch player, comparing him to past greats, and labeling him “the best two-way player in Michigan basketball history.” The con...
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz check in on the Michigan football team after a handful of spring practices, assessing where the Wolverines stand in key areas such as position battles, breakout players and more. They open with a look at the general first impressions — both in press conferences and behind the scenes — about spring practices under the Wolverines’ new coaching regime. They discuss the organization and expe...
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Following Michigan's decisive 95-62 victory over Tennessee to reach the Final Four, The Michigan Insider's Josh Newkirk and Samuel Webb broke down the Wolverines' dominant performance. They highlighted Michigan's strong defense, which limited the Volunteers to 24% shooting in the first half and fueled a 21-0 run. They also discussed Yaxel Lendeborg's impressive play, advocating for his recognition as the NCAA tournament's top playe...
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In a special Sunday morning episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb and Daniel Horton preview Michigan's Elite Eight matchup against Tennessee. The conversation begins by recapping the Wolverines' Sweet 16 win over Alabama and their ability to adapt to different styles of play. They highlighted Michigan's second-half defensive dominance and Yaxel Lendeborg's continued assertiveness offensively. The discussion then turns to Tennes...
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Michigan won its Sweet 16 matchup against Alabama 90-77 on Friday night, advancing to the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight. The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb, Josh Newkirk, and Alejandro Zuniga provided a live breakdown of the game from Chicago. They highlighted Yaxel Lendeborg's consistent offensive aggression and the Wolverines' dominant second-half defense, which held Alabama to just 28 points after the Crimson Tide had scored 49 in ...
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Michigan secured a 95-72 victory over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16. Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg led the team with 25 points, while Aday Mara made a substantial impact by recording 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, and four of the Wolverines' nine blocks. Elliot Cadeau contributed 12 points, eight assists, and only two turnovers. Michigan's transition offense ...
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In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick review Michigan's 101-80 NCAA Tournament victory over Howard and preview the Wolverines’ upcoming game against Saint Louis. They commend Morez Johnson and Aday Mara for their strong performances and discuss Dusty May’s effective in-game adjustments, such as implementing full-court pressure in the second half. The hosts also address Yaxel Lendeborg’...
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Sam Webb, Josh Newkirk, and Alejandro Zuniga analyze Michigan's 101-80 victory over Howard, highlighting standout performances by Morez Johnson Jr., who shot 8-for-8, and Aday Mara. They also commend Roddy Gayle for contributing 14 points off the bench. Michigan's offense, which scored 1.39 points per possession in the first half, improved in the second half, with a focus on interior scoring. The discussion addresses Yaxel Lendebor...
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga recap the Michigan men’s basketball team’s 2-1 showing in the Big Ten Tournament, and look ahead to the Wolverines’ draw in the NCAA Tournament. They open by looking at what they learned about Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament in Chicago. They discuss the Wolverines’ offensive struggles, particularly since LJ Cason went down with a torn ACL, as well as Michigan’s ability to win two ...
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the biggest storylines they’re watching ahead of Michigan football beginning spring practices Tuesday. They open with a look at the offense, discussing the revamped wide receiver room, the high-potential offensive line, potential star freshman Savion Hiter, the development of rising sophomore Bryce Underwood and more. In the second half of the episode, they discuss the bigges...
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