U Heard

Ben Borges & Joe Williams

Welcome to U Heard! Join Ben, Joe, CB, and Polk, your go-to guys for all things Miami Hurricanes football. Every Wednesday and Sunday, we dive deep into the heart of Canes Nation, bringing you the hottest takes, insightful analysis, and hilarious banter. We've got you covered from game breakdowns and recruiting news to offseason rumors and bold predictions. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, U Heard is your one-stop shop for all things orange and green.

  1. hace 1 día

    OV WEEKEND #1 - EPISODE 344

    🔥 OFFICIAL VISIT SEASON IS UNDERWAY 🔥The first official visit weekend of the summer is in the books, and the vibes coming out of Coral Gables are LOUD.On this episode of U Heard, Benny and the crew recap everything that went down as some of the nation's top prospects descended upon Miami for a massive recruiting weekend. From elite commits reinforcing their pledge to blue-chip targets getting the full Miami experience, we break down the biggest winners, the strongest buzz coming out of campus, and which recruitments have Canes fans refreshing their timelines every five minutes.Did Mario Cristobal and staff make the statement they needed to make? Which visitors left campus with Miami firmly at the top of their list? Who could be next to join the class? And which recruiting battles are heating up heading into the rest of the official visit season?We'll discuss the impact of hosting stars from across the country, what we're hearing after the visits, and why momentum on the trail could be building at exactly the right time.The official visit season is a marathon, not a sprint—but if this weekend was any indication, the loafers are moving with purpose.🎧 Tap in with U Heard wherever you get your podcasts.🔗 Merch, audio platforms & more:https://linktr.ee/uheardpod#MiamiHurricanes #GoCanes #TheU #CanesFootball #MarioCristobal #Recruiting #OfficialVisits #CollegeFootballRecruiting #CanesCounty #AllAboutTheU #UHeard #MiamiRecruiting #The305 #BuildingTheClass

    55 min
  2. hace 5 días

    LOAFERS ACTIVATED - EPISODE 343

    🚨 THE STARS ARE OUT IN THE 305 🚨 This weekend in Coral Gables feels less like an official visit weekend and more like a full-blown recruiting summit for the future of the Miami Hurricanes. On this episode of U Heard, Benny is joined by recruiting insider EJ Holland from ON3 / Rivals to break down one of the most talent-packed visitor lists Mario Cristobal has assembled yet — and trust us, there’s enough star power to light up South Beach. Miami welcomes FOUR 5-stars to campus, headlined by elite DB commits ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Donte Wright and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nick Lennear, while the Canes continue battling blue bloods for names like Julius Jones, Kaden Henderson, and Jaiden Bryant. From trench monsters to lockdown DBs, this visitor list has a little bit of EVERYTHING. EJ joins the show to give insider perspective on where Miami truly stands with these recruits, who the Canes are trending for, who could shut things down soon, and why this weekend could become a defining moment for the 2027 recruiting cycle. Can Miami continue stacking loafers in silence? Can the Canes hold off Notre Dame, Oregon, LSU, Florida, Texas A&M and the rest of the vultures circling around South Florida talent? We break down the commits, the flip candidates, the biggest battles, and what Cristobal and staff MUST accomplish this weekend. The pipeline is HOT. The grills are smoking. And the recruiting trail? ACTIVE. 🎧 Tap in with U Heard everywhere you get your podcasts. 🔗 Merch, audio platforms & more:https://linktr.ee/uheardpod #MiamiHurricanes #GoCanes #TheU #CanesFootball #MarioCristobal #Recruiting #CollegeFootball #ON3 #Rivals #DonteWright #NickLennear #JuliusJones #EliWoodard #KadenHenderson #JaidenBryant #CanesCounty #AllAboutTheU #UHeard

    56 min
  3. 19 may

    What's Your Canes Story? - Jonathan Vallejo

    🎙️ What’s Your Canes Story? — Season 1 Finale Presented by U HeardThis episode is different.For the Season 1 finale of What’s Your Canes Story?, Ben sits down with someone who means more to him than just a co-host, guest, or fellow fan. This is a conversation with his brother in life—his best friend of over 30 years—Jonathan Vallejo.Jon is a retired U.S. Army veteran, financial advisor, father, leader, and someone who, at 40 years old, decided to chase new dreams by launching multiple business ventures. But only 12 months into that journey, life delivered news that would change everything.This isn’t Ben’s story to tell.It’s Jon’s.And while Jon may not be a Miami Hurricanes fan, his impact on Ben’s Canes journey is undeniable. He’s the reason Ben was able to see Miami play in person for the very first time. More importantly, he’s been a constant presence through every chapter of life—through growth, struggle, laughter, pain, and brotherhood.This episode steps beyond football.It’s about friendship.It’s about resilience.It’s about confronting life when it suddenly changes direction.And most of all, it’s about love.There will be laughs.There will be tears.But through every moment, there’s honesty, strength, and the kind of bond that only decades of friendship can build.Thank you to everyone who supported Season 1 of What’s Your Canes Story? This finale is deeply personal, and we couldn’t think of a more meaningful way to close this chapter.Follow & Support U Heard:🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uheardpod🐦 Twitter/X: @UHeardPodcast📸 Instagram: @UHeardPodcast🎥 YouTube: U Heard Podcast#WhatsYourCanesStory #UHeard #SeasonFinale #Friendship #Brotherhood #Veteran #LifeStories #TheU #MiamiHurricanes #PodcastCommunity ❤️

    1 h 19 min
  4. 14 may

    COOKING ON THE TRAIL - EPISODE 340

    This Mother’s Day weekend edition of U Heard is all love, loafers, and LOCKDOWN recruiting! 🌴🙌Before diving into the madness on the trail, we take a moment to wish all the incredible mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day and reflect on the weekend vibes. But then… It’s straight to WORK for Mario Cristobal and the Canes. 👀The Canes landed not one, but TWO massive commitments over the weekend, and we’re breaking it all down. First up: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DL Ezekiel Ayangbile out of Houston, Texas — a violent, explosive force in the trenches whose film jumps off the screen. We dive into what makes him such a dangerous addition to Miami’s future defensive front.Then… the BOOM heard across the country 💥Miami FLIPS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DB Donte Wright from the Georgia Bulldogs. The Long Beach Poly standout is a top-10 player nationally and one of the most electric defensive backs in the entire class. What does this commitment mean for the Canes nationally? Are the loafers officially back outside?! 👞🙌Joining Benny to break it all down is everyone’s favorite cafecito-fueled Cane, Jon from @Cafecito_n_Cane ☕🟧🟩Tap in for recruiting talk, film breakdowns, laughs, and pure Canes energy. You already know the vibes… U HEARDDDDD! 🎙️🙌🎧 Listen on all audio platforms & grab the merch:https://linktr.ee/uheardpod#MiamiHurricanes #Canes #TheU #CanesFootball #Miami #Recruiting #CFB #MarioCristobal #DonteWright #EzekielAyangbile #LongBeachPoly #GoCanes #CafecitoAndCanes #UHeard #CanesFam #CollegeFootball #GeorgiaBulldogs

    1 h 4 min
  5. 12 may

    WHAT'S YOUR CANES STORY? - JOE WILLIAMS

    🎙️ What’s Your Canes Story? — Presented by U Heard Before he was co-hosting U Heard and helping build one of the most passionate Canes communities online… Joe Williams was just a kid from Queens chasing football dreams. 🏈🌪️ In this episode, we sit down with Joey, co-founder and co-host of U Heard, to tell the story that started long before the podcast launched in 2022. Growing up in Queens, New York, opportunities to play football weren’t exactly around every corner—but that didn’t stop him from falling in love with the game. Joey takes us through his unlikely journey from the streets of NYC to Emporia State University, where the culture shock was real, the bus rides home were long, and his teammates got a true taste of New York thanks to the legendary DJ Clue mixtapes he’d bring back to Kansas. But through every mile, every challenge, and every adjustment, one thing stayed constant: his love for the Miami Hurricanes. Joey talks about becoming a Canes fan back in the early 80s, what drew him to The U, and why that connection has only grown stronger over time. We also get into the deeper side of Joey’s story—especially the role his mother played as the driving force behind him finishing his Master’s degree. Her belief in him helped fuel the perseverance that still defines him today. This episode is about more than football. It’s about family, sacrifice, culture, ambition, and the journey that shapes a lifelong Cane. There’s so much more to Joey’s story… and this is just the beginning. Follow & Support U Heard: 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uheardpod 🐦 Twitter/X: @UHeardPodcast 📸 Instagram: @UHeardPodcast 🎥 YouTube: U Heard Podcast #WhatsYourCanesStory #UHeard #GoCanes #TheU #MiamiHurricanes #CanesFam #QueensNY #CollegeFootball #EmporiaState #CanesCulture #DJClue #HurricaneNation 🌪️🟧🟩

    1 h 8 min

Acerca de

Welcome to U Heard! Join Ben, Joe, CB, and Polk, your go-to guys for all things Miami Hurricanes football. Every Wednesday and Sunday, we dive deep into the heart of Canes Nation, bringing you the hottest takes, insightful analysis, and hilarious banter. We've got you covered from game breakdowns and recruiting news to offseason rumors and bold predictions. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, U Heard is your one-stop shop for all things orange and green.

También te podría interesar