The Beat with Brendan Quinn and Nick Baumgardner: A show about Michigan college sports
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The Beat with Brendan Quinn and Nick Baumgardner: A show about Michigan college sports
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. Hosted on Aca...
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Goodbye...for now
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.
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Pulling some CFB questions out of the mailbag and chatting with the great 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...

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

Michigan, Michigan State summer pressure check
Brendan and Nick answer your most pressing questions, including pressure checks this summer at Michigan and Michigan State.
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The Beat's summertime mailbag
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!

Diving into the NIL chaos pool
The world of NIL in college sports is here... and who better to dive into the chaos than Nick and Brendan?!
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NFL Draft mailbag + Augusta National
Nick and Brendan bring you the only pod that can break down the NFL Draft AND play Augusta National
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Talking Michigan State spring football with 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.
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Michigan football's spring progress report
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?
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Recapping Michigan, Michigan State's NCAA Tournament weekend
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 m...

Brendan and Nick's NCAA Tournament preview
Brendan and Nick's NCAA Tournament preview: Breaking down the paths of Michigan, Michigan State and the rest of the Big Ten.
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The inaugural live room Q&A with Nick and Brendan
Crack open a beer and come chat with Nick and Brendan on The Beat's first ever live room! The guys answer all your questions, including how to watch a...

It's March: Talking Michigan-Michigan State hoops
It's March! Nick and Brendan going in-depth about Michigan and Michigan State basketball, and their potential over the next month.
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Unpacking the Juwan Howard situation
So... not sure if you've heard, but Juwan Howard was involved in a little situation. Nick and Brendan are here to unpack the incident. How and why it...

Mailbag: Harbaugh's staff, mid-majors and texting Devin Booker
Nick and Brendan open up the mailbag on this week's episode of The Beat. They discuss Jim Harbaugh's staff, mid-majors and the most famous contact in...

Jim Harbaugh is staying... but tensions are high...
Nick and Brendan are joined by Austin Meek to sort out all the details surrounding the Michigan football program. Harbaugh is staying, but now the OC...

Will he stay or will he go: Jim Harbaugh edition
Nick and Brendan rehash on their favorite topic: Jim Harbaugh's future. Harbaugh wants the Vikings job. Or does he? The Vikings want Harbaugh. Or do t...

More Harbaupdates and reader mail
Nick and Brendan continue to discuss your favorite topic: Is Jim Harbaugh staying or leaving? Is there anything in his contract that would tip his han...

Silly Season has arrived
Coaches are coming and going. Nick and Brendan discuss all the rumors surrounding Jim Harbaugh and his future in coaching.
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New Year, New Rivalry: Recapping 2021 Michigan-Michigan State football
Happy 2022! Nick and Brendan start the new year recapping an entertaining and success season of Michigan and Michigan State football.
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Talkin' Fruit: Peach and Orange Bowl preview, plus Madden memories
Nick and Brendan preview Michigan's semifinal game vs. Georgia and Michigan State's Peach Bowl matchup vs. Pitt. Plus, the guys share some of their fa...

The Beat: Holiday Mailbag Edition
St. Nick and Brendan the Elf get in the holiday spirit and answer your mailbag questions!
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Heisman reaction & Michigan/Michigan State hoops
Nick and Brendan have some thoughts on the Heisman Trophy, the voting process and media reaction. Plus, it's hoops time; are the Spartans living up to...

Michigan to the College Football Playoff, Michigan State to the Peach Bowl
Nick and Brendan take a lot at the bowl matchups of Michigan and Michigan State. What are Michigan's chances against Georgia? How will MSU's secondary...

Michigan vs. Iowa preview, coaching chaos, and college hoops
Nick and Brendan have a lot to say about the recent coaching changes in college football and what it means for the future of the sport. Plus, they ans...

It actually happened: Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27
The drought is over! Jim Harbaugh and Michigan beat Ohio State 42-27. Nick and Brendan react to one of the biggest wins in program history.
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Michigan-Ohio State: For all the marbles
It's "that" week, folks. Nick and Brendan have you covered for your Michigan vs. Ohio State talk!
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It's playoff time for Michigan and Michigan State
The College Football Playoff is still a realistic possibility for Michigan and Michigan State. Nick and Brendan discuss the remaining two games for ea...

Welcome back, college basketball, we've missed you
It's hoops time! Nick and Brendan preview Michigan and Michigan State's 2021-22 basketball season.
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Tuck is most definitely comin' ... but is he goin'?
Nick and Brendan try to crawl inside the mind of Mel Tucker, the hottest coach in college football. Plus, a Michigan postmortem and your questions.

Michigan State beats Michigan 37-33
Nick and Brendan fire up their mics and bring you a postgame reaction pod following Michigan State's huge win against Michigan in East Lansing.
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Michigan State and Michigan are 7-0: One team has to lose
Nick and Brendan are joined by The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy and Austin Meek to dive even deeper into the biggest UM-MSU game in recent memory. What do...

Michigan and Michigan State are 7-0: Let's do this.
It's finally here. Michigan & Michigan State will play in a top 10 matchup for the first time since 1964. Nick Baumgardner and Brendan Quinn discuss t...

Michigan State and Michigan are still undefeated: Start the drum roll
On today's episode of The Beat, Nick and Brendan discuss Michigan State's win this past weekend, as well as listener questions including LSU's situati...

Michigan and Michigan State are 6-0: One step closer to Armageddon
Nick and Brendan get into the big wins for the Spartans and Wolverines, and discuss the coaching jobs of Jim Harbaugh and Mel Tucker this season.

Michigan State and Michigan are 5-0: Let's dive in
The Wolverines and Spartans continue their undefeated seasons with wins over Wisconsin and Western Kentucky. Nick and Brendan discuss the progress Mic...

Michigan and Michigan State are 4-0: Let's discuss
Nick and Brendan open up the show with a Ryder Cup recap and BQ's transition into basketball season. Then, the guys discuss the Wolverines and Spartan...

Michigan State whips Miami, Michigan stays undefeated
On this week's episode of The Beat, Nick and Brendan recap the weekend of football. Michigan State travels to south Florida and dominates Miami. How h...

Can MSU keep it rolling against Miami?
Nick and Brendan preview the Michigan State vs. Miami game. Brendan will be in attendance and we're looking forward to hearing about his experience......

Michigan and Michigan State are 1-0, let's break it down
Nick and Brendan recap week 1 of the college football season. The Wolverines and Spartans both start their seasons with wins. How did they perform com...