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Curt Van Hekken

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Curt Van Hekken talks sports on The Attack the Mic (interviews), The Curt & Big Mo Show, and The Sammy Go Blue Show

3d ago

Brandon Minor: Former Michigan Running Back on Bo Schembechler & much more| Attack the Mic

Former Michigan running back Brandon Minor sits down with Sammy Go Blue for a wide-ranging conversation about his time in Ann Arbor — including the day he sat down with Bo Schembechler, the day before Bo passed away — the incredible run of athletes to come out of Virginia, and more. Watch the full video interview on the Attack the Rack YouTube channel. 👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win #AttackTheMic #MichiganFootball #GoBlue #BrandonMinor
5d ago

Goff Can't Miss, Campbell's Gamble & the 3-0 Pistons | Curt & Big Mo Show

Big Mo is on his way back from New Hampshire, so Curt flies solo — and Detroit gave him plenty to talk about. The Lions survive Green Bay 20-17 on a walk-off field goal. Jared Goff still hasn't thrown a pick all season. Dan Campbell rolls the dice on fourth down twice and gets rescued both times. Jahmyr Gibbs piles up 143 scrimmage yards. Then it's on to the three Michigan bigs making noise in the NBA — Yaxel Lendeborg's 31-point night in Denver and his growing feud with Luka Doncic — and the 3-0 Pistons heading into Madison Square Garden. (Recorded before Tuesday night's tip-off.) Plus: the new blog, the merch store, and Friday's Attack the Mic interview with Brandon Minor. 👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win Chapters:0:00 Solo show — where's Big Mo?2:33 Lions 20, Packers 175:48 Jared Goff: still perfect7:26 LaPorta & the fantasy problem9:46 Campbell's fourth-down gambles14:33 Three Michigan bigs in the NBA20:00 The 3-0 Pistons21:29 Blog, merch & Brandon Minor Friday
6d ago

Michigan's Offense is a Mess | Sammy Go Blue Show

Michigan falls to No. 6 Indiana 13-6 in overtime — but the defense was phenomenal. Sammy Go Blue breaks down Tommy Carr's first career start (20-32, 167 yards, 1 INT), what to make of Bryce Underwood's day on the sideline (1 rush, -1 yard), and the big debate: is it the offensive coordinator or the offensive line? Sammy's answer is clear — get back to north-and-south running. Plus: Michigan basketball's exhibition against Houston and what it says about the season ahead.And don't miss Friday: Sammy's Attack the Mic interview with former Michigan running back Brandon Minor — including the story of Bo Schembechler talking to hiim the day before Bo died.👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win
Oct 23

Jon Crampton: The Forrest Gump of Basketball | Attack the Mic

Jon Crampton has lived about five basketball lives — Curt calls him the Forrest Gump of basketball, and this conversation makes the case. Jon tells Curt about:• His heated argument with Hall of Famer Nate "Tiny" Archibald• Mick Cronin asking him to join the Cincinnati Basketball program as a mentor• How his hair gave him issues: A coach cutting it at halftime and The high-top fade standoff — the day he took off his uniform off on the court and quit the team• His second act as a coach, where the X's and O's mattered less than being the "team dad" his players could talk to Attack the Mic is the interview show from Attack the Rack — new episodes every Friday on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. 👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win
Oct 21

Down 22, Won by 8: Pistons STUN Celtics on Opening Night | The Curt & Big Mo Show

The Detroit Pistons opened the 2026-27 season falling behind the Boston Celtics by 22 points and coming back and winning. Plus: Michigan's quarterback situation — Tommy Carr's takeover, what it means for Bryce Underwood. The parity conversation (portal, NIL money) Young Big Mo running with the adults at 13, his Chicago Bulls 3-on-3 Tournament story. Most heartbreaking moment in Curt & Big Mo's sports fandom. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:24 Pistons' wild opening-night comeback 6:17 Michigan QB talk: Carr, Underwood & the Indiana test 11:03 Parity, the transfer portal & NIL money 15:47 Young Big Mo running with the adults 18:35 The Chicago Bulls 3-on-3 story 20:23 Michigan heartbreakers that still sting 27:59 Wrap-up 👕 Merch: https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website: https://attacktherack.win New episodes of The Curt & Big Mo Show drop Wednesdays. Attack the Mic interviews Fridays, Sammy Go Blue Mondays — FOLLOW so you don't miss one.
Oct 20

Tommy Carr Takes Over: Michigan Beats Penn State 21-18 | Sammy Go Blue Show

Tommy Carr took over at halftime and led Michigan to a 21-18 win over Penn State. Curt and Sammy Go Blue break down the QB switch after Underwood's rough first half, and the run game finally coming alive. Plus: one of the wildest college football Saturdays in years with multiple top-10 teams going down, and a look ahead to Indiana visiting Ann Arbor. 👕 Merch: https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website: https://attacktherack.win
Oct 16

Trent Windemuller: The State of High School Hoops & Lions, Pistons talk | Attack the Mic

Zeeland East assistant coach Trent Windemuller joins Curt for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with the state of High School Hoops. They debate whether the Lions' Super Bowl window is closing — Hutch's snap count, Gibbs, Goff's zero interceptions — talk Pistons basketball. New Attack the Mic episodes every Friday. 👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win
Oct 13

WNBA Awards Show | Curt & Big Mo Show

Curt and Big Mo hand out their post season awards for the WNBA season: MVP Rookie of the Year 6th Player of the Year Most Improved Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Comeback Player of the Year and... ...Best Player in the World! 👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win
Oct 12

Last Stand for Underwood? Michigan Bye Week Breakdown | Sammy Go Blue Show

Curt and Sammy Go Blue break down Michigan football's bye week — no QB change announced, so it's Bryce Underwood's show against Penn State. They dive into what's wrong with the offense, the bad body language, and what adjustments need to happen. Plus: the weekend's worst officiating calls across college football (Georgia-Alabama, Michigan State-Illinois). 👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win
Oct 9

Becky Sutton: Six Players, Zero Excuses - Building a Program | Attack the Mic

Becky Sutton took over the UM-Dearborn women's basketball program with six players on the roster — so she held an open tryout and started building the right way: good people first.In the debut episode of Attack the Mic, Curt sits down with the former Hope College standout (first-team All-MIAA, three NCAA tournament appearances) to talk about the grind of college basketball recruiting, what it really takes to build a program from nothing, and why culture beats talent when you're starting over.🎙️ Attack the Mic — long-form interviews with the people behind the game. Part of the Attack the Rack network. New episodes Fridays.Follow Attack the Rack for daily sports talk 👕 Merch:https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/attack-the-rack 🌐 Website:https://attacktherack.win

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Curt Van Hekken talks sports on The Attack the Mic (interviews), The Curt & Big Mo Show, and The Sammy Go Blue Show

Creator

Curt Van Hekken
Years Active

2026
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
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