The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Paul Bunyan Podcast
From East Lansing to Ann Arbor, Mike, Joe and Chris are giving their takes and perspectives on all things Michigan and Michigan State football and basketball on this weekly podcast!
Michigan and Michigan State basketball both split a 4-game stretch and Mike and Joe are here to break down all the details and tell you what’s working and what’s not for the Spartans and Wolverines as January turns into February
All hoops on this episode as we discuss the Spartans’ home win over the Wolverines as well as all the other recent games for both teams in the young Big Ten season
On this episode: a recap of Michigan’s loss to TCU in the Fiesta Bowl and a preview of the looming basketball showdown between the Wolverines and the Spartans
Mike breaks down the Big Ten championship game for Michigan football as well as his trip to Indy and what he expects vs TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. Joe gives an update on the Michigan State basketball season and their evolving expectations as well as a breakdown of the Michigan State football recruiting class and the impact they could have
The Wolverines are heading back to Indy and Mike recaps how they made that happen. The Spartans football season came to a close, but the basketball team is just getting started
It’s the big one this weekend: undefeated Ohio State vs undefeated Michigan in Columbus. Mike breaks down the match up and predictions are given. Joe ignores Michigan State football this week to tell you all you need to know to prepare for Spartan basketball’s trip to Portland for the PK85 invitational tournament
Joe breaks down the first big games of the Spartan hoops season and what it means for MSU football to have beaten Rutgers. Mike discusses the still unbeaten Wolverines football team and takes an early look at Michigan basketball
Joe and Mike recap the battle for Paul Bunyan and how the Wolverines and Spartans responded the following weeks, and also get a small basketball preview in for both schools
It’s game week and we’re breaking down every facet of the Spartans and Wolverines and giving our predictions for Saturday night’s big game
The Wolverines and Spartans emerge victorious heading into their bye weeks as the battle for Paul Bunyan looms
Joe airs his frustrations with the Michigan State football team on their 3 game losing streak, while Mike breaks down what’s impressed him from Michigan
The Spartans defeated Western Michigan 35-13, the Wolverines defeated Colorado St 51-7. Mike and Joe recap the opening week victories and what’s next for both!
Mike gives a more in-depth look at the Wolverines roster and Joe previews what he’s looking for from the Spartans as both teams start the 2022 football season this weekend
Mike opens by discussing the recent news from the Michigan hockey program and their plan to move on from Mel Pearson, later Joe breaks down the changes to the Michigan State football roster and both hosts get into the details of the recent recruiting success both teams have seen
After discussing the unfortunate news of Adreian Payne’s death, Mike and Joe get into which Wolverines and Spartans were drafted in the NFL draft, what both basketball rosters are looking like at this point, and a brief discussion on Michigan State’s new hockey head coach
A recap of Michigan’s Sweet 16 loss to Villanova and a look at the predicted rosters for the Spartans and Wolverines in 2023
Joe and Mike are recapping the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the Spartans & Wolverines and looking at what awaits Michigan in the Sweet 16 and what Michigan State needs to focus on in the off-season
Recapping the weekend of the Big Ten tournament for Michigan State and Michigan and looking ahead to the NCAA tournament path for both teams
The Wolverines and Spartans wrapped up the regular season and the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis looms for both teams as they look to play their best basketball in the month of March
Mike and Joe get together to talk about a continued rough stretch for the Spartans, a controversial week for the Wolverines, a look ahead to the final stretch of the regular season, including a rivalry rematch, and which player from recent history would you add to boost your current team?
Joe and Mike recap a looooooot of basketball from the Spartans and Wolverines and look at the path ahead for both teams to close the regular season
Joe and Mike recap the Spartans win over the Wolverines at the Breslin Center and what’s ahead for both programs
Joe and Mike recap Michigan’s wins over Indiana and Northwestern, Michigan State’s win at Wisconsin and loss at Illinois, and wrap it up by previewing the rivalry game in East Lansing on Saturday
A tough week for both sides of the rivalry as the game at Crisler was canceled due to covid and the Spartans and Wolverines struggled through the week that followed, including a loss for both teams
Joe and Mike discuss the basketball seasons for the Wolverines and Spartans to this point and a preview of the rivalry clash in Ann Arbor between the 2
Recapping Michigan State’s Peach Bowl victory over Pitt and Michigan’s loss to Georgia in the Orange Bowl and the special seasons that both teams had
Mike and Joe review the young basketball season for the Wolverines and Spartans and what it will take for both teams to reach their potential. After the basketball segments breaking down both teams, the Peach Bowl match up between Pittsburgh and Michigan State and the Orange Bowl CFP semifinal between Georgia and Michigan both get a breakdown and prediction!
We’re back. You may have missed us, we definitely missed you! Mike and Joe return for season three of the Paul Bunyan Podcast to discuss the wildly successful 2021 football season here in Paul Bunyan Land, and what awaits both teams in the post season
Michigan’s Elite 8 loss to UCLA, Michigan State’s ventures with the transfer portal, and more! In this episode of the Paul Bunyan Podcast
Joe, Mike and Chris discuss the happenings of the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, including Michigan State’s late loss to UCLA and Michigan’s tussle with LSU, and then get into what they expect from the 2nd weekend and their Final Four picks
Joe and Mike are joined by Chris and they get into Michigan’s two Big Ten tournament games vs Maryland and Ohio State and what impact Isaiah Livers’ injury could play on the rest of the season and on his basketball career. Then, an in-depth look at the Spartans match up with the UCLA Bruins and everyone’s picks for the Final Four as they preview the return of March Madness!
Michigan beat Michigan State, but Michigan State also beat Michigan. Those games and MSU’s lost to Maryland are discussed here!
The Spartans are showing signs of legitimate NCAA tournament life late in the season, but will it be enough vs the Big Ten leading Wolverines?
A good week for Michigan and Michigan State and a jam packed schedule awaits both of them. Chris, Mike and Joe discuss it all!
Catching up on all things Spartans and Wolverines, including a peak ahead at the 2021 football season, but mostly recapping the last few weeks of basketball for the Wolverines and Spartans
The late national signing day for college football has come and passed for the Spartans and Wolverines, and both teams have some notable additions to discuss. Meanwhile on the hardwood, the Spartans have returned to playing but have struggled while the hot Wolverines are still sidelined
Michigan basketball was rolling before being put on a two week shutdown due to Covid concerns, the Spartans have yet to play a game since January 8th but seem to be on the come back. All that and more!
College basketball always comes with highs and lows, and the Wolverines and Spartans are no exception to that. Mike, Joe, and Chris discuss how Michigan went from a dominant win over Wisconsin to a big loss at Minnesota as well as what happened to Michigan State after a big first-half lead melted away in the second half of a one point loss to Purdue
Chris, Mike and Joe discuss an exciting first week of 2021 that included big wins for Michigan and Michigan State basketball. They also hold the first ever Big Ten scorers draft where each member selects 10 players from the conference based on scoring ability. Closing out with more speculations and rumors about the future of Jim Harbaugh at Michigan where the news of Jim Harbaugh's new contract breaks live
Speculation and rumors about Harbaugh's contract and what it means for Michigan football. Breaking down Michigan State's losses to Wisconsin and Minnesota. Talking about Michigan's game against Nebraska. Previewing the upcoming games for the Wolverine and Spartan basketball teams. Off-topic fun: How should Warde handle Harbaugh's contract and why does he sound like a mobster? The Fab Five - Duke Rivalry. Why didn't Mike know who Gabe Brown was until he was Sophomore and does he pay attention to Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor high school hoops, and more...
Playoffs?! Notre Dame made the playoffs?! We discuss that, the early signing day classes for Michigan and Michigan State, and Michigan State's upset loss to Northwestern to open Big Ten basketball
Chris, Joe and Mike are back on the Paul Bunyan Podcast to discuss the lack of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry game, Michigan State’s loss to Penn State in the battle for the Land Grant Trophy AND of course, both the Spartans and Wolverines basketball teams remain unbeaten as conference play looms!
Chris, Joe and Mike discuss Michigan State’s loss to the Buckeyes and look ahead to the next week of football games for the Wolverines and Spartans (which...may not happen). Both basketball teams faced some tests at home but remain undefeated for the season, AND some rumors, rumblings and innuendo regarding Michigan State basketball and Michigan football
A full episode of sports as the Spartans upset the undefeated Northwestern Wildcats and the Wolverines fell prey to a hungry, winless Penn St team. But no to worry Michigan fans, we also discuss the quick start for both the Wolverines and Spartans basketball season and the high ceilings both teams have!
Michigan State did not face Maryland due to COVID, Michigan came back to defeat Rutgers. Chris, Joe and Mike discuss their issues with all teams involved AND talk about the opening games for the Spartans and Wolverines basketball season!
The Spartans and Wolverines suffered ugly losses again in week 5, Joe, Mike and Chris discuss it, but also look ahead to the positive things, like basketball season approaching
Joe, Mike and Chris discuss Michigan State’s upset win over Michigan in Ann Arbor, what the loss means for the Wolverines coaching staff, and what to expect when both teams hit the road this weekend, as well as some basketball news for both teams
Joe, Mike and Chris break down week 1 results for the Spartans and Wolverines and preview the battle for Paul Bunyan on Saturday
Mike and Joe are joined in studio by Chris and they break down the upcoming week of games for the Wolverines and Spartans as the Big Ten football season finally kicks off!
Joe and Mike are back to break down the release of the Big Ten Football schedule that will kick off October 24th! We are also breaking down the offseasons that took place for both Michigan State and Michigan Basketball and what the upcoming 2020-2021 season could look like!
Mike and Joe return after the first season of the Paul Bunyan Podcast was cut short due to COVID with no warning. We are updating where we’re at with the state of big ten football likely not playing in the fall, and giving rundowns on how our Spartans and Wolverines have been handling the pandemic and the unprecedented times!
We are recapping Michigan’s win over Nebraska and loss to Maryland as well as Michigan State’s win over Ohio State to claim a 3rd straight Big Ten championship
The final week of the college basketball regular season is upon us! Joe and Mike take you through Michigan State’s year through the Hawkeyes, Terrapins and Nittany Lions and the tough defensive week that Michigan had against the Badgers and Buckeyes.
Joe and Mike update Michigan and Michigan State Basketball through February 23rd up to Michigan Stat’s game vs Iowa and Michigan’s game bs Wisconsin and we also discuss Michigan State Football’s hire of Mel Tucker
Recapping Michigan's win over Michigan State, Dantonio retires, and Michigan State coaching search
Recapping the last 4 games of State and UM and where they are in the Big Ten standings as well as a look ahead at the upcoming showdown in Ann Arbor
On Episode 20 of the Paul Bunyan Podcast, Mike and Joe are discussing Michigan’s win over Purdue and their road losses to Minnesota and Iowa, as well as Michigan State’s home wins over Minnesota and Wisconsin and tough road loss to Purdue
Michigan State notches wins against Illinois and Michigan at the Breslin Center and Michigan loses to Alabama in the Citrus Bowl. Plus catching up on Michigan's latest in regards to players going pro and staying, recruits signing, and coaches leaving.
Previewing the showdown in East Lansing between the hoops squads. Reviewing State's win at the Pinstripe Bowl. Talking about Michigan vs Alabama in the Citrus Bowl
Mike and Joe breakdown National Signing Daying and the basketball squads. 247Sports Ranked Michigan's class #12 nationally and Michigan State #42. Meanwhile Michigan State's basketball team won the first Big Ten road game of the season, not just their first road game, but the first for the whole conference as they beat N'Western. State also blew out Eastern Michigan and Michigan destroyed Presbyterian. Merry Christmas!
Michigan played Louisville, Iowa, Oregon, State played Duke, Oakland, and Rutgers. Michigan playing Alabama in Citrus Bowl, State playing Wake Forest in the Pinstripe Bowl. Merry Christmas!
Michigan loses again to Ohio St, Michigan State becomes bowl eligible after a close win vs Maryland, Michigan basketball wins the Battle for Atlantis, and Michigan State basketball goes 2-1 in Mau
Recapping Michigan vs Indiana, State vs Rutgers, as well as previewing MSU vs Maryland and Michigan vs Ohio State. Also talking hoops as we talk the basketball seasons so far, and preview the Thanksgiving tournaments
Recapping Michigan vs Michigan State, what it means for both the Harbaugh and the Dantonio eras. Predictions for UM vs Indiana and State vs Rutgers. Reviewing the Gavitt tip off games and looking forward at what is ahead for Michigan and Michigan State's basketball programs.
Joe and Mike recap Michigan State’s embarrassing meltdown at home to Illinois and preview the upcoming battle between the Spartans and Wolverines for the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The basketball openers are also discussed for both teams: Michigan vs Appalachian State and Michigan State vs Kentucky
Michigan destroyed Maryland on the Road, State had a Bye, Joe Bachie suspended, opening night of College Hoops, State vs Kentucky, Michigan vs App St
Previewing Michigan and Michigan State hoops. Michigan replaces their program's all-time wins leader, John Beilein at coach with former Fab Five member Juwan Howard. Michigan State has National Title aspirations and POY of the year candidate in Cassius Winston. Michigan is coming off three straight Sweet 16 appearances, Michigan State is coming off of a Final Four appearance, hoops season is here!
Also; Joe went to Michigan State Madness, what would Ohio St look like with Tate Martell instead of Fields, and a look around the Big Ten
Also Michigan State transfers, previewing Michigan-Notre Dame, Wisconsin loses to Illinois
On this episode we recap the underwhelming performances from the Spartans (38-0 loss at Wisconsin) and Wolverines (42-25 win over Illinois) and look ahead to the primetime match up between Michigan and Penn State, as well as a hypothetical look into potential head coaches for the Spartans.
Michigan St wins a close one against Indiana, Michigan blows out Rutgers, a look around the Big Ten, and a preview next week's games
Michigan loses to Wisconsin, State beats N'Western, the state of Michigan's program and Harbaugh, and we preview next week's games
Mike and Joe look back at Michigan State’s loss to Arizona State and other games around the Big Ten, and preview Michigan’s road trip to Wisconsin and Michigan State’s must-win game at Northwestern.
We go in depth on why Michigan struggled vs Army yet ultimately pulled out the win. And dissect Michigan State’s offensive outburst vs the Broncos and if they can sustain it! We also look ahead to Arizona State at Michigan State and Michigan at Wisconsin!
The inaugural episode of THE PAUL BUNYAN PODCAST! Breaking down the Spartans and Wolverines opening victories and going in depth on positives, concerns, and looking ahead to Week 2!