Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports

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Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, “Hail, Yes!” can be found weekly wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

  1. Jul 15

    Why has Michigan kept AD Warde Manuel through all the scandals?

    Tony and Andrew are back to discuss the chaos at Michigan as athletic director Warde Manuel has once again been the talk of college athletics. Can he survive this latest wave of momentum to start fresh? And how has he been able to make it this far? The guys break down that and everything you need to know about the messy current situation in Michigan athletics.  Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

  2. Jun 23

    Dusty May leaves Michigan for Dallas Mavericks. So what's next?

    Well, that's a stunner. While everyone knew Dusty May leaving for the NBA was eventually a possibility, most thought it would be down the line, and certainly not now. But that all changed early this week when news broke that Dusty May was taking the head coach job with the Dallas Mavericks. Tony and Andrew break down the decision, the biggest factors, how much blame Warde Manuel deserves and more.  Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

  3. Jun 11

    Bryce Underwood vs. Eric Weddle beef, Michigan football latest and Dusty May NBA rumors

    The boys are back after some time off for Tony's wedding and some other life events to discuss Michigan football. From Bryce Underwood's development (or lack thereof) to the stacked running back room, the guys take a look at what will dominate the conversation this fall. Then, Tony and Andrew briefly discuss the report that the Mavericks want to speak to Michigan basketball coach Dusty May and what to make of the NBA rumors in general.  Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

  4. May 5

    Michigan basketball assistant Mike Boynton joins to discuss title win, Cade Cunningham and more

    The "Hail Yes!" crew is joined by Michigan basketball assistant coach Mike Boynton to break down Michigan's national title run, what made this team special and Pistons star Cade Cunningham, who Boynton coached at Oklahoma State. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

  5. Apr 30

    Michigan basketball roster recap and Michigan football latest

    April has become a very busy month in college sports, with the end of March Madness, transfer portal moves in basketball and spring football, and Andrew and Tony are here to break it all down. Here's what to make of Michigan basketball's new-look roster and what we learned about Michigan football this spring. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

  6. Apr 9

    Michigan basketball wins the natty! Title game recap, transfer portal names to watch and more

    Mission complete, for Michigan basketball. The Wolverines survived an absolute rock fight in the title game against UConn but still found a way to win despite Yaxel Lendeborg playing through an injury and poor shooting from outside. Tony and Andrew discuss just how well this sets up Michigan's basketball program for the future and the sharp contrast to the football title. Then the guys look at 5 names to watch in the transfer portal as Michigan could be big-game hunting as many players from their talented 2025-26 team head out the door. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

  7. Apr 7

    Instant reaction to Michigan beating UConn to claim 2026 national title

    It actually happened. The Michigan Wolverines are national champions after surviving a rock fight against UConn in Indianapolis for the Big Ten’s first title since 2000. The Freep’s team is on hand in Indy gives their instant reactions to the game, what it means historically and more. And check back in later in the week for a full episode! Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

  8. Apr 6

    Michigan is inevitable: Previewing national title game after Wolverines CRUSH Arizona

    Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4/5/26 Tony and Andrew preview the Michigan vs UConn title game and break down why tempo will be a deciding factor for the matchup. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

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Hosted by Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press, “Hail, Yes!” can be found weekly wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Andrew, an assistant sports editor for the Freep, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and provide their insights and analysis for all the big games, news and events. “Hail, Yes!” is your go-to Wolverines podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team.

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