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Out of the Blue: A Michigan Sports Podcast

Bleav
Michigan Wolverines
College Football
Michigan Football
Michigan
University Of Michigan
Bryce Underwood
Ohio State
Michigan Wolverines Football
Big Ten Conference
Michigan Basketball
Big Ten
College Football Playoff
Ohio State Buckeyes
NFL Draft
USC Trojans
Justice Haynes
Alabama
Texas Longhorns
Jordan Marshall
NCAA Football

Out of the Blue is a podcast covering Michigan sports, recruiting, game analysis, and the latest news from Ann Arbor. Part of the BLEAV Network, the podcast combines expert Michigan sports analysis with irreverent humor, comedy, movies, and pop culture. Hosted by Jared Stormer and Andrew Bailey, Out of the Blue features conversations with notable guests including Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howa... more

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Well that was certainly not it, and the Out of the Blue boys do not hold back after Michigan looks lifeless and has lost 2 in a row.  The boys discuss what happened and what is wrong with this offense, go through their panic meter, and look around th... more

The Michigan Wolverines suffered a second straight loss, this time at Minnesota by a final score of 20-14. Michigan loses to Minnesota for the first time since 2014, and at Minnesota for the first time since 1977. Von Lozon gives his analysis and tak... more

The Out of the Blue boys are back after a tough loss to spread some love and optimism.  They begin by catching you up on some injury updates, then look at some Wolverines in the NFL off to a hot start.  Then they do a full preview of Michigan at Minn... more

Can Michigan bounce back on the road against Minnesota? Can Iowa keep its perfect season alive at home against Ohio State? And can Mississippi State continue to surprise the college football world as it hosts Alabama this weekend?

On this week’s Pic... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Naurato
Head Coach of the Michigan Wolverines hockey team
University of Michigan
Episode: Michigan Hockey Head Coach Brandon Naurato Joins the Show
Jordan Kovacs
Former Michigan safety, current Cincinnati Bengals secondary coach
Cincinnati Bengals
Episode: Out of the Blue: Top 10 Most Cinematic Michigan Games and Talking Ball w/ Jordan Kovacs
Brad Galli
Brad Galli, Detroit sports media personality, host of The Brad Galli Show
Detroit sports media
Episode: Out of the Blue: Coaches on the Hot Seat, Team Strengths, and an Interview w/ Brad Galli
Kellen Voss
Guest host, featured as a veteran Michigan observer with insights on roster building
Unspecified media appearances (noted as guest on this episode)
Episode: Out of the Blue: NFL Draft Results and the Basketball Roster w/ Kellen Voss
Dusty May
Head coach of University of Michigan basketball (opponent-focused discussion guest)
University of Michigan
Episode: Out of the Blue: The Best Wolverines Basketball Teams of All Time
Jason Sklar
Comedian and podcaster
The Nosebleeds
Episode: Out of the Blue: Assessing the Present and Future of the Wolverines Roster w/ the Sklar Brothers
Randy Sklar
Comedian and podcaster
The Nosebleeds
Episode: Out of the Blue: Assessing the Present and Future of the Wolverines Roster w/ the Sklar Brothers
Fred Moore
Michigan wide receiver and national champion
University of Michigan
Episode: Out of the Blue: Grading the Nebraska Win and Michigan Wide Receiver Fred Moore
Bryce Simon
Co-host of The Pistons Pulse and Game Theory Podcast, former D1 Hooper, and a basketball analyst.
The Pistons Pulse, Game Theory Podcast
Episode: Out of the Blue: The State of Basketball in The Mitten w/ Bryce Simon

Hosts

Jared Stormer
Host of The Block M Podcast Network show with deep Michigan athletics coverage and roster analysis; frequent on-air presence withAndy Bailey.
Andy Bailey
Co-host and regular presenter; known for humorous banter, deep Michigan sports knowledge, and contributing to roster and recruiting discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Too much talkie

    How is the audio SO bad on this pod? Von sounds like he’s using equipment from the 30s and you can barely hear Kellen.

    And please go back to the old format. There is way too much breakdown of the games. More picks less chit chat.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    raven1537
    United Statesa month ago
  • 2Cents

    I generally enjoy your show and humor, but your critique and commentary on Warde is way over the top. You undervalue his contribution to drawing talented coaches (which wasn’t always the case despite us being Michigan — I won’t name the litany of bums who other ADs brought in) and underweight the simple fact that Harbaugh and May made conscious decisions to strike while it was hot and grab the most money available. They simply did not want to coach college ball anymore — can’t say that I blame t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cje-66
    United States3 months ago
  • Great pod but....

    How do you an entire episode about over/unders on Big Ten teams and NOT tell us what the Vegas number is?? 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    raven1537
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great pod but....

    The latest edition of the 6 pack about Bryce Underwood has no audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    raven1537
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast go Blue!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Podtosleep82
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A few reviews highlight the show's unique, candid personality and guest diversity.
Listeners praise the hosts' banter and deep Michigan knowledge.
Positive comments often mention entertaining, relatable coverage of Michigan sports.
Some criticisms note inconsistent audio quality or excessive profanity at times.
Fans appreciate insider insights on recruiting and depth charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Out of the Blue: The State of the Roster and Sleeper Picks w/ the Sklar Brothers
Q: Jay, do you want to go first?
The guest/testifier explains that his approach is to identify a single 'guy' in each group who could elevate the unit, and then a sleeper who could rise and shift the entire group's ceiling.
Out of the Blue: Previewing Washington Matchup in a Critical Week for Michigan Football
Q: What adjustments do you expect to see from the defense?
Expect simplification to play better against quick passes and a focus on stopping the run to regain strength in the defensive front.
Out of the Blue: Previewing Washington Matchup in a Critical Week for Michigan Football
Q: Would you take Biff Pogge as the full-time head coach?
The hosts believe that Sharon Moore should be given the chance to write the ship this season, despite frustrations.
Out of the Blue: NFL Rookie Class Superlatives, a Midwestern Pope, and Interview w/ Michigan Running Back John Volker
Q: What should fans expect from you this season?
John assures fans they can expect a dedicated player whose main focus is helping the team win and carving out a role for himself.
Out of the Blue: NFL Rookie Class Superlatives, a Midwestern Pope, and Interview w/ Michigan Running Back John Volker
Q: What is your favorite aspect of the game?
John shares that breaking off a long touchdown run is his favorite aspect, followed by the thrill of hitting someone, whether it's through blocking or physical plays.

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Two Michigan-focused hosts deliver a high-energy, opinionated sports show centered on University of Michigan athletics, with frequent detours into basketball, recruiting, NFL/college crossovers, and pop culture. Episodes mix roster analysis, game previews, coaching moves, and vivid banter, often featuring guests from sports media and local athletics to broaden perspectives. Notable is the show's blend of insider-style roster talk with accessible, fan-friendly humor, plus long-running segments on recruiting, depth charts, and Michigan lore that keep conversations lively across multiple sports seasons.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Brandon Naurato
2. Jordan Kovacs
3. Brad Galli
4. Kellen Voss
5. Dusty May
6. Jason Sklar
7. Randy Sklar
8. Fred Moore

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