Leaders and Next

Episode 18 - Olivia Olson

The Leaders & Next crew stretch their horizons into the world of Michigan basketball with Olivia Olson - one of the stars of the (now) 7-1 Women's bball team.  Olivia is a member of Michigan's loaded freshman recruiting class.  In the episode - Olivia dishes on the successful start to the season, her recruiting journey, and her exciting entrepreneurial passion of landscaping.  Bonus: the L&N guys fight over the rules of H.O.R.S.E while Olivia referees.

Episode 17 - Wide Receiver Peyton O'Leary

Football, Lacrosse, Basketball - in this episode, we discover that there isn't anything that Peyton O'Leary isn't good at.  Starting his career as a walk-on, Peyton has quickly earned a major role on Michigan's offense as a go-to receiver.  He's scored in big moments, including a touchdown against the #1 team in the country.  He gives us the scoop on one of Michigan's secret weapons (coach Steve Casula) and dishes on his dream (non-football) career of sports broadcasting.

Episode 16 - Defensive Lineman Enow Etta

True Freshman Enow Etta joins the show!  Enow dishes on navigating 3 (!) position coaching changes during his Michigan tenure, his plans for playing inside vs. outside on the line, and ... of course ... how Brian Kelly's dancing videos dissuaded him from choosing LSU. 
At the end of the episode - we have a Leaders & Next first where Enow has a few interview questions for the hosts!

Episode 15 - Running Back Jordan Marshall

Jordan Marshall is Michigan's first Top 100 recruit from Ohio since 2013.  He has already seen action in his true freshman season and looks like play a bigger role in the 2nd half of the season.  We talk to Jordan about his high-profile recruitment, his quick adjustment to the college game...and we get a special guest star for the Two Minute Drill to top it all off!!

Episode 14 - Running Back Benjamin Hall

Ben Hall comes to Michigan by way of Georgia, and is on his way to be the next great Michigan running back.  Ben takes us through his (wild) recruitment and high school journey prior to Michigan and his fast start to his career at Michigan (multiple stand-out spring games and playing time in 2023) ... before we do one of the best "two-minute drills" in Leaders and Next history.

Episode 13 - Dominic Zvada

Dominic transferred to Michigan from Arkansas State over the summer and immediately nailed multiple 50-yard FGs in his first game and has been a key player through the first 4 games of 2024.  Dominic discusses the mental and physical elements of kicking with Dan and Gary while (modestly) exploring the upper bounds of his kicking range. 

Episode 12 - Wide Receiver Fred Moore

Fredrick Moore joins us on the podcast to discuss his passion for giving back to the St. Louis community through his foundation, his journey to Michigan and how his love for "THE TEAM" drives him. We cover his standout Spring Game TD, his connection to another UM great (Jehu Chesson), Michigan’s competitive culture, and his goal to become an offensive coordinator in his life after football. He also touches on Michigan’s training programs, his role in the upcoming season, and whether Kenneth Grant would need a head start to beat him in a 40-yard dash.
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Episode 11 - Defensive Back Jacob Oden

Jacob Oden was one of the highest rated recruits in Michigan's 2024 recruiting calls - a 4-star prospect from Harper Woods, Michigan.  As one of the youngest members of the team - he's already having a big impact and is coming off a big Spring Game.  Jacob talks to the guys about his recruitment, having an early impact, his philanthropy and giving back to the Detroit community ... and much more.
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Episode 10 - Safety Quinten Johnson

Dan and Gary re-live "Q's" biggest plays as a Wolverine - including the forced fumble in the Rose Bowl, the hit against OSU's Emeka Egbuka ... and one more special play Dan pulls out of the archives.  Q - a political science major - gives us his top VP picks for his future presidential run and offers a sneak peek at the unique (an historical) pre-game pep talks from former coach Jay Harbaugh.  This episode is presented by our friends at Pure Green, check them out at www.puregreen.com

Episode 09 - Offensive Lineman Josh Priebe

All-Big Ten offensive lineman Josh Priebe joins the podcast.  We talk the transfer portal, the bloodiest lip of all time, his NCAA25 rating and the top Christopher Nolan movies of all-time.  Josh joins Michigan expected to be a key starter on the offensive line after an incredible career at Northwestern.