Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Walk-Ons
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Conference Tournaments and Mike’s Boomer Notes: “Hey real quick, doesn’t it feel like we’re just talking now?” | 07 mai 2026 | 01:48:20 | |
Conference tournament season is here, and this week the Walk-Ons are joined by Drew Huard, head coach of Madonna University baseball. The guys talk Michigan college baseball, playoff races, conference tournament chaos, coaching stories, and teams making late pushes… while somehow getting completely sidetracked by Mike’s absolutely insane old man note-taking process, Doug’s hearing, random pre-show conversations, and everything else that makes this podcast what it is. It starts with baseball and glasses. It ends somewhere near cankles and chaos. | |||
| MSU's Taylor Grzelakowski Joins and The Rat War Continues, Tournament Positioning Closes In | 30 avr. 2026 | 02:09:29 | |
The guys are back as the college baseball season hits crunch time, breaking down conference tournament races, postseason implications, and where Michigan stands as things tighten up. But first… Jay’s ongoing war with neighborhood rats escalates (yes, there are casualties), and the chaos only gets better from there. On the field, the crew dives into a huge stretch of games across the state and beyond, with Michigan climbing, Michigan State making noise, and the MAC turning into complete madness down the stretch. Plus, a great sit-down with Taylor Grzelakowski who joins the show to talk program insight, late-season mentality, and what it takes to win when everything’s on the line. A little bit of everything in this one… baseball, rats, and a coach who knows exactly what it takes to close. Write in at thewalkonscast@gmail.com | |||
| Kid Rock Took One Off the Face, Jay’s Rat War, and Michigan Baseball Is Heating Up | 23 avr. 2026 | 02:03:53 | |
The guys welcome Michigan Assistant Coach Andrew Stone while Jay is officially at war with a neighborhood rat infestation (yes, it involves coyote piss). Mike admits to throwing a no-look pass off Kid Rock’s face, and the guys break down a huge weekend of college baseball—plus a great conversation with this week’s guest. Michigan is climbing, Michigan State makes a statement out west, and the MAC is turning into absolute chaos. A little bit of everything in this one. | |||
| The Sphere, Stats and Stretch Run Baseball: “Dirtbags, Donkeys and Division Races” | 16 avr. 2026 | 01:43:59 | |
With Doug and Jay out, Brady holds it down in studio while Mike checks in from Vegas for a midseason look at college baseball across the Big Ten, MAC, and GLIAC. The guys break down Michigan’s series win over Michigan State, where the Big Ten standings stand at the halfway point, and which teams and players are set up to make a run down the stretch. Later, Saginaw Valley head coach Adam Piotrowicz joins the show for a great conversation about his path through coaching, building a program, and what it takes to lead through roster turnover and change. | |||
| Pitching Machines, Walk-Offs, and Chaos: 'Mike's Wrong...However, Mike's Also Not Wrong' | 09 avr. 2026 | 02:08:11 | |
This week on the Walk-Ons Podcast, featuring Oakland University Coach Brian Nelson, the guys kick things off with a deceptively simple question… is baseball actually the hardest sport to explain? What starts as a quick story turns into a hilarious and surprisingly real breakdown of just how layered the game can be. From there, it’s a full sweep across college baseball — all levels, all divisions. From Power Five matchups to D3 and JUCO storylines, they cover the teams, players, and moments that stood out this week. Michigan makes noise with a statement series win over a ranked Oregon team behind dominant pitching, while Michigan State finds itself in a tough spot despite flashes of big-time production. The guys highlight key performances across the board, including hot bats, breakout arms, and under-the-radar names you should be paying attention to. They also touch on a unique midweek matchup featuring pitching machines, the tightening conference races, and what it all means as the postseason picture starts to take shape across every level of the game. Plus, an interview with Oakland head coach Brian Nelson… where one of the guys gets put on the spot without warning. You already know who. | |||
| Storylines Are Starting to Form: "It Took Two Whole Episodes for Coaches To Get Mad At Us!" | 02 avr. 2026 | 01:52:17 | |
This week we dive into the midweek debate. Do they matter or not? Depends who you ask. From Michigan vs Oakland to players making their case for more innings, we break down what these games really mean. Then we shift into a loaded recap across Michigan college baseball. Big Ten, MAC, GLIAC, GMAC. Who’s hot, who’s slipping, and which names keep showing up every single week. And then… Macomb Community College coach Nick Caruso from joins the show. We talk injuries, expectations, and what’s really going on behind the record. He didn’t just call in to chat. He wanted the story told right. Write in at thewalkonscast@gmail.com | |||
| Bench Clearings, Walk-Offs, and No Hitters: "This Was My Thing and Everyone Likes Doug!" | 26 mars 2026 | 01:40:58 | |
We made it to Episode 2… and we’re already leveling up. Detroit Thread Company brings this episode featuring a special guest — Adrian College Head Coach and Athletic Director Craig Rainey, a true legend in Michigan college baseball with over 850 career wins. Coach Rainey joins the show to talk about building a winning culture, recruiting in today’s game, balancing analytics with the “eye test,” and what it takes to develop players at the next level. There’s also some listener feedback (not all of it was appreciated), a little self-reflection, and the ongoing debate about who actually did their homework. College baseball, Michigan-focused — with insight, personality, and just enough chaos. | |||
| High Level Stuff: "What This Whole Thing Is Gonna Be, We're Not Really Sure!" | 18 mars 2026 | 01:10:49 | |
In this inaugural episode, we cover the big-picture stuff and set the tone for what’s ahead. We lay down some ground rules, get a feel for the crew, and quickly find out who came prepared… and who clearly didn’t. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkonscast | |||
| Welcome To The Walk-Ons Podcast! | 10 mars 2026 | 00:00:36 | |
College baseball in Michigan doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves, so we’re giving it one! From powerhouse programs to overlooked rosters, Michigan college baseball finally gets its podcast. Write in at thewalkonscast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewalkonscast | |||