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The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm

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Mike Grimm has been the "Voice of the Gophers" for men's basketball since 2006 and for football since 2011. His voice resonates as the soundtrack for thousands of Gopher fans who have become accustomed to hearing him holler "Touchdown Minnesota Golden Gophers!" into the microphone. Grimm has his finger on the pulse of Gopher sports and brings an insightful and unique perspective to listeners. If i... more

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The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #219 features former Gopher great Darrell Thompson, who will break down the spring game, outline his outlook on the 2026 season, and give Gopher fans a special request to help with impacting the communi... more

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #218 features a terrific recap of the Golden Gopher women's gymnastics Final Four run - the best finish in program history - from head coach Jenny Hansen, and a recap of the men's golf tournament title ... more

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #217 will preview this Saturday's Gopher football spring game with visits from three former players - Mohamed Ibrahim, Isaac Fruechte, Mariano Sori-Marin - who are now serving as coaches on the Minnesot... more

The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm - Episode #216 features an in-depth conversation with Gopher athletic director Mark Coyle, who just completed his fifth and final year on the NCAA men's basketball committee and is celebrating.  We also discuss w... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Hansen
Head Women's Gymnastics Coach, University of Minnesota
Minnesota Gophers Gymnastics
Episode: G & G (Gymnastics and Golf)
Isaac Fruechte
Minnesota Golden Gophers - Receivers Coach
Episode: Spring Fling '26
Mohamed Ibrahim
Minnesota Golden Gophers - All-Time Leading Rusher, Player turned coach
Episode: Spring Fling '26
Daniel Da Prato
Minnesota Golden Gophers - Special Teams Coach
Episode: Spring Fling '26
Mariano Sori-Marin
Minnesota Golden Gophers - Linebackers Coach
Episode: Spring Fling '26
Brett Larson
Newly named head coach of Minnesota men's hockey
Minnesota Golden Gophers Hockey
Episode: Brett Banter!
Greg Boom May
Brand new head hockey coach for the Golden Gophers Women's Hockey
University of Minnesota, Women's Hockey
Episode: Boom Boom!
Tori McKinney
Gopher Women's Basketball guard, leading scorer and defender
University of Minnesota Womens Basketball
Episode: McKinney's Moment
Mara Braun
Gopher Women's Basketball player
University of Minnesota, Minnesota Golden Gophers
Episode: Mara's Moment

Hosts

Mike Grimm
Host of The Go Gopher Podcast; long-time voice for Gopher football and basketball
Ben Utech
Co-host; U of M alumnus; Super Bowl champion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • The Go Gopher Podcast

    2 episodes in and I’m hooked! I had the chance to meet Mike Grimm a few years ago and he couldn’t be friendlier. He is such a great ambassador for Gopher Sports. I have always enjoyed his play by play so I’m not surprised I enjoy his podcast! I’m glad I’m subscribed! “This place is going Nuclear!”

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Fans praise the host as approachable and a strong ambassador for Gopher sports.

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Champion's Creed
Q: Can you elaborate on the concept of bold grace and how accountability fits into a constructive leadership style?
Ben describes bold grace as a leadership approach where accountability is delivered with kindness and clarity; tough conversations are necessary to help individuals improve, and grace is what makes that accountability sustainable.
Champion's Creed
Q: Why did you decide to write a book about building a positive culture and leadership from your experiences?
Ben explains that his motivation came from Tony Dungy and the belief that leadership starts with human development; the book combines inspirational stories with practical coaching to help leaders implement a non-negotiable belief system and culture-building systems in life and business.
Hammer Time
Q: How has your coaching relationship with Peter Miller shaped your development?
Peter's guidance helped me trust the process, stay disciplined, and focus on fundamentals; his belief in me made me more resilient through setbacks and helped me achieve multiple milestones.
Hammer Time
Q: What was it like to win the Big Ten hammer title again and set a new milestone?
It felt like a culmination of years of hard work, trust in my coaches, and a friendly rivalry that pushed me to improve, especially with a teammate who pushes me in practice.
Coyle Chat
Q: How do you view the NIL landscape and the progress Minnesota has made in ensuring athletes are paid fairly under new guardrails?
He describes the NIL Go clearinghouse process, asserts that Minnesota athletes have been paid under all deals, and argues for clear guardrails to prevent pay‑for‑play while maintaining competitive opportunities.

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This show centers on Minnesota Gopher athletics across multiple sports, blending in-depth team and season analyses with personal stories from players, coaches, and analysts affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Listeners can expect season previews, game-by-game breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on basketball, football, hockey, and softball, along with community moments such as turkey drives and sponsor-supported segments that highlight local partners. A standout element is the mix of long-form athlete and coach chats with lively, inside-baseball commentary from the host and co-hosts, along with a robust Minnesota sports ecosystem and sponsor integration that keeps the content deeply rooted in the Gopher sports scene.

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Recent guests on The Go Gopher Podcast include:

1. Jenny Hansen
2. Isaac Fruechte
3. Mohamed Ibrahim
4. Daniel Da Prato
5. Mariano Sori-Marin
6. Brett Larson
7. Greg Boom May
8. Tori McKinney

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