The Paul Bunyan Podcast
By 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!
The Paul Bunyan PodcastJan 29, 2023
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The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Basketball season intensifies
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
Jan 29, 202355:13
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Michigan State defeats Michigan at the Breslin
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
Jan 15, 202301:00:06
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Recapping CFP/Previewing UM at MSU hoops
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
Jan 02, 202301:06:47
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 4 Episode 12
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
Dec 30, 202255:47
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Buckeye Beatdown/PK85 recap
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
Nov 29, 202201:00:40
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Thanksgiving 2022
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
Nov 23, 202257:08
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Michigan football stays undefeated/Michigan State basketball is on a boat!
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
Nov 17, 202256:21
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Recapping the big game and moving on
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
Nov 10, 202201:07:09
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: The battle for Paul Bunyan
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
Oct 24, 202248:01
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: The Bye Before The Storm
The Wolverines and Spartans emerge victorious heading into their bye weeks as the battle for Paul Bunyan looms
Oct 17, 202258:07
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Spartans Stumbling, Wolverines Winning
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
Oct 05, 202254:37
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 4 Episode 4
A new QB era begins in Ann Arbor, the Spartans prepare for a test on the west coast.
Sep 14, 202255:48
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Spartans and Wolverines 1-0
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!
Sep 06, 202257:10
The Paul Bunyan Podcast: Week 1 kicks off
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
Aug 31, 202250:09
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 4 Episode 1
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
Aug 09, 202201:25:41
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 14: Off Season Update
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
May 12, 202201:02:17
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 13
A recap of Michigan’s Sweet 16 loss to Villanova and a look at the predicted rosters for the Spartans and Wolverines in 2023
Apr 02, 202258:58
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 12
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
Mar 23, 202201:00:09
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 11: Tournament Time
Recapping the weekend of the Big Ten tournament for Michigan State and Michigan and looking ahead to the NCAA tournament path for both teams
Mar 17, 202256:12
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 10
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
Mar 08, 202201:10:36
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 9
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?
Feb 25, 202201:12:41
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 8
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
Feb 19, 202201:01:05
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 7
Joe and Mike recap the Spartans win over the Wolverines at the Breslin Center and what’s ahead for both programs
Feb 05, 202201:18:22
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 6: Previewing Michigan at Michigan State Basketball
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
Jan 28, 202201:18:27
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 5
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
Jan 16, 202251:33
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 4: Looking at hoops
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
Jan 08, 202201:40:43
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 3
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
Jan 04, 202201:00:33
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 2: Basketball and Bowls
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!
Dec 23, 202101:20:44
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 3 Episode 1
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
Dec 13, 202102:03:14
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 24
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
Apr 09, 202155:16
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 23
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
Mar 26, 202159:05
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 22
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!
Mar 16, 202101:30:58
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 21
Michigan beat Michigan State, but Michigan State also beat Michigan. Those games and MSU’s lost to Maryland are discussed here!
Mar 12, 202153:36
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 20
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?
Mar 04, 202101:21:53
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 19
A good week for Michigan and Michigan State and a jam packed schedule awaits both of them. Chris, Mike and Joe discuss it all!
Feb 25, 202158:40
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 18
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
Feb 18, 202101:17:08
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 17: Signing Day and Basketball
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
Feb 05, 202159:02
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 16
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!
Jan 27, 202101:28:13
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 15
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
Jan 17, 202101:13:18
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 14
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
Jan 09, 202101:40:47
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2: Episode 13
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...
Jan 02, 202101:17:13
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 12
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
Dec 22, 202001:15:44
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 11: Basketball In full swing, Football season nears end
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!
Dec 15, 202001:10:53
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 10
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
Dec 06, 202001:14:42
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 9
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!
Nov 29, 202001:03:34
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 8
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!
Nov 25, 202001:09:59
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 7: Disappointing Football, Basketball on the Horizon
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
Nov 17, 202001:25:25
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 6
It was a sad weekend for both the Spartans and Wolverines...hear us complain about it!
Nov 10, 202001:24:13
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 5: Spartans re-claim Paul Bunyan Trophy, 27-24
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
Nov 03, 202001:25:14
The Paul Bunyan Podcast Season 2 Episode 4: Rivalry Week 2020
Joe, Mike and Chris break down week 1 results for the Spartans and Wolverines and preview the battle for Paul Bunyan on Saturday
Oct 29, 202001:11:44