Nick and Brendan say goodbye to this version of The Beat. The guys talk about their new roles at The Athletic and what's next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Brendan say goodbye to this version of The Beat. The guys talk about their new roles at The Athletic and what's next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Goodbye...for now 

Max Bultman

Nick and Brendan answer some of your mailbag questions on college football and the future of the sport. The guys are also joined by The Athletic's Max Bultman to talk some Red Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Brendan answer some of your mailbag questions on college football and the future of the sport. The guys are also joined by The Athletic's Max Bultman to talk some Red Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Pulling some CFB questions out of the mailbag and chatting with the great Max Bultman

The Big Ten and SEC are on track to create super-conferences. Nick and Brendan don't hold back their opinions on what's going on with conference realignment. Plus, The Athletic's James Edwards III joins the show to talk about the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Ten and SEC are on track to create super-conferences. Nick and Brendan don't hold back their opinions on what's going on with conference realignment. Plus, The Athletic's James Edwards III joins the show to talk about the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The B1G SuperLeague and shop talk with Pistons writer James L. Edwards III

Brendan and Nick answer your most pressing questions, including pressure checks this summer at Michigan and Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan and Nick answer your most pressing questions, including pressure checks this summer at Michigan and Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Michigan, Michigan State summer pressure check

The only way to kick off summer is with a mailbag with Nick and Brendan! The guys answer your questions about Michigan/Ohio State, golf and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The only way to kick off summer is with a mailbag with Nick and Brendan! The guys answer your questions about Michigan/Ohio State, golf and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Beat's summertime mailbag

The world of NIL in college sports is here... and who better to dive into the chaos than Nick and Brendan?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world of NIL in college sports is here... and who better to dive into the chaos than Nick and Brendan?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Diving into the NIL chaos pool

Nick and Brendan bring you the only pod that can break down the NFL Draft AND play Augusta National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Brendan bring you the only pod that can break down the NFL Draft AND play Augusta National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

NFL Draft mailbag + Augusta National

Colton Pouncy

Nick and joined by The Athletic's Colton Pouncy to dive into Michigan State's spring football and all things around Mel Tucker's program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and joined by The Athletic's Colton Pouncy to dive into Michigan State's spring football and all things around Mel Tucker's program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Talking Michigan State spring football with Colton Pouncy

Nick is joined by The Athletic's Austin Meek to dive into Michigan's spring practice. What are some improvements being made with the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick is joined by The Athletic's Austin Meek to dive into Michigan's spring practice. What are some improvements being made with the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Michigan football's spring progress report

Nick and Brendan recap a wild weekend of NCAA Tourney hoops, including Michigan's run to the Sweet 16, MSU's classic showdown with Duke and the best moments from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Brendan recap a wild weekend of NCAA Tourney hoops, including Michigan's run to the Sweet 16, MSU's classic showdown with Duke and the best moments from the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Recapping Michigan, Michigan State's NCAA Tournament weekend

The Beat is a college sports podcast from The Athletic Detroit that takes you places you’d least expect. Hosts Nick Baumgardner, Brendan Quinn, Austin Meek and Colton Pouncy will talk all things Michigan college sports and be sure to keep you up to date on the Wolverines and Spartans.

Love that you guys are back together. I enjoy all the guests and the different insight.

Great listen

Great information and entertaining. Above and beyond newspapers.

Top notch

The Beat with Brendan Quinn and Nick Baumgardner: A show about Michigan college sports

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick share Michigan-Michigan State rivalry perspectives with each other and listeners as Saturday's game approaches. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick share Michigan-Michigan State rivalry perspectives with each other and listeners as Saturday's game approaches. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Dissecting a rivalry

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick chat with former Michigan football player Ryan Van Bergen about Michigan-Notre Dame memories and the power of discipline and positive thinking. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick chat with former Michigan football player Ryan Van Bergen about Michigan-Notre Dame memories and the power of discipline and positive thinking. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Under the Lights with Ryan Van Bergen

On this week's episode of The Beat, Nick and Brendan have a deep discussion about the best way to watch football. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Beat, Nick and Brendan have a deep discussion about the best way to watch football. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Nick teaches Brendan how to watch football

Brendan and Nick take all your questions on Michigan-Michigan State football and basketball on this week's episode of The Beat. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan and Nick take all your questions on Michigan-Michigan State football and basketball on this week's episode of The Beat. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Giant Mailbag

Nick and Brendan give their gifts to Michigan and Michigan State football and basketball. Ep 1 Summary: Nick Baumgardner and Brendan Quinn are back together! The guys reflect on the past 2 years away from the mic. Brendan tells the story of the day John Beilein left Michigan for the NBA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Brendan give their gifts to Michigan and Michigan State football and basketball. Ep 1 Summary: Nick Baumgardner and Brendan Quinn are back together! The guys reflect on the past 2 years away from the mic. Brendan tells the story of the day John Beilein left Michigan for the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Holiday Gift Giving

Dan Dakich

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick catch up with college basketball television analyst Dan Dakich for his thoughts on ... well, a number of things. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick catch up with college basketball television analyst Dan Dakich for his thoughts on ... well, a number of things. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Dan Dakich Experience

On this episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick get back into the rest of the mailbag for more of your questions. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick get back into the rest of the mailbag for more of your questions. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The rest of the mailbag

Nick and Brendan start off 2020 with answering your best questions and voicemails. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Brendan start off 2020 with answering your best questions and voicemails. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

New Year's Voicemails

Nick and Brendan look back at the past decade of Wolverines and Spartans basketball. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Brendan look back at the past decade of Wolverines and Spartans basketball. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The 2010s: The All-Decade Michigan & Michigan State Basketball Lineups

Dane Fife

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick chat with Michigan State basketball assistant coach Dane Fife about his life in the game. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick chat with Michigan State basketball assistant coach Dane Fife about his life in the game. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

From Player to Coach, an Hour with Dane Fife

On this episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick reset Michigan State football after the hiring of Mel Tucker. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick reset Michigan State football after the hiring of Mel Tucker. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Resetting Michigan State football

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick recap Michigan and Michigan State's football seasons as bowl games approach. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick recap Michigan and Michigan State's football seasons as bowl games approach. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Resetting Michigan-Michigan State football

With college basketball around the corner, Brendan and Nick walk back through the John Beilein coaching transition that landed Michigan Juwan Howard. The guys recall the situation, from start to stop, from their perspective and offer unique insight into a fascinating process. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With college basketball around the corner, Brendan and Nick walk back through the John Beilein coaching transition that landed Michigan Juwan Howard. The guys recall the situation, from start to stop, from their perspective and offer unique insight into a fascinating process. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

That Time Michigan Basketball Replaced A Legend

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick discuss the ins and outs of coaching searches. While also taking your mailbag questions. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick discuss the ins and outs of coaching searches. While also taking your mailbag questions. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How coaching searches work

Chris Burke

On this week's show, The Athletic's Chris Burke joins Nick Baumgardner to discuss all things NFL draft: Michigan, Michigan State, the Lions and beyond. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, The Athletic's Chris Burke joins Nick Baumgardner to discuss all things NFL draft: Michigan, Michigan State, the Lions and beyond. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

All things NFL draft with Chris Burke

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick go through listener questions and catch up on all things Michigan, Michigan State and beyond. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick go through listener questions and catch up on all things Michigan, Michigan State and beyond. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Catching up with the listeners

On this week's episode, Brendan and Nick discuss their favorite March Madness moments: From small league pressure cookers to the national championship game, all from their perspective. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Brendan and Nick discuss their favorite March Madness moments: From small league pressure cookers to the national championship game, all from their perspective. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why we love March

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick take reader questions on a number of topics. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick take reader questions on a number of topics. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mega Mailbag

Terry Mills

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick catch up with Michigan legend, former super recruit and NBA veteran Terry Mills for a discussion about his life in the game. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Beat, Brendan and Nick catch up with Michigan legend, former super recruit and NBA veteran Terry Mills for a discussion about his life in the game. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Terry Mills and a life in basketball

Josh Bartelstein

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick catch up with Josh Bartelstein, a former Michigan basketball captain who is now the VP of strategy, chief of staff for the Detroit Pistons. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. http://theathletic.com/collegebeat  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Brendan and Nick catch up with Josh Bartelstein, a former Michigan basketball captain who is now the VP of strategy, chief of staff for the Detroit Pistons. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo and receive 40% off! Also, subscribers will have access to exclusive episodes. <a href="http://theathletic.com/collegebeat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theathletic.com/collegebeat</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Basketball IQ with Josh Bartelstein

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