Maroon and Gold Podcast CMU Athletics
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CMU Baseball Alum And Current Detroit Tiger Zach McKinstry
Adam chats with Zach McKinstry, who's now in his second season with the Detroit Tigers. The two reminisce about McKinstry's time growing up in Fort Wayne, attending Central Michigan and his climb to the MLB.
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New CMU Wrestling Head Coach Ben Bennett
Adam chats with Ben Bennett after he's just been introduced as the 6th ever CMU wrestling head coach. The two talk about Ben's career as a wrestler, why he's stayed in Mount Pleasant since wrestling here, what it's been like to learn under Tom Borrelli and much more!
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Winning Ventures
CMU’s New Venture Challenge — hosted by the CMU Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship — provides transformational experiences for CMU students to develop their business ideas and earn start-up funds for their businesses. Amy sat down with two CMU student-athletes — football player Lawai’a Brown and baseball player AJ Kostic — who participated in the 2024 New Venture Challenge, earning awards and the interest of real investors. Also joining her was Kaye Reimers, program and event manager for the CMU Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship.
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The Voisin Legacy and Student Engagement
CMU retirees and supporters Tony and Kim Voisin made a gift to establish the Student Spirit and Traditions Endowment Fund, which provides opportunities for CMU students to be more involved in athletics. Amy talks with the Voisins about their commitment to CMU and their passion for connecting students with athletics.
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Head Coach Jim McElwain and Softball catcher Carly Sleeman
In this episode, Adam talks with head coach Jim McElwain. The two get into the off-season and spring ball and discuss McElwain's coaching career. Carly Sleeman also stops by to talk CMU softball. The true freshman is coming off hitting her first grand slam in Sunday's win against Miami. The two talk softball, family, school and more!
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Head Coach Jake Sabol and Lacrosse standout Skye DePrado
Adam brings on first year head baseball coach, Jake Sabol. They talk about CMU's recent win against MSU and what's it been like for Jake coming back to his alma mater. Skye DePrado leads the Chippewas in goals and she talks about the season, along with how she got to CMU from Pittsburgh.
Customer Reviews
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Glad to have CMU more public and having a online presence. Also nice to highlight MAC football which commonly gets overlooked. #FireUpForever
Coach MAC Podcasts
During the season, I always look forward to the Thursday evening broadcast from Hunter’s Ale House - & now - with Adam & Coach Jim hosting this podcast in the off-season, we can all have our Chippewa Football fix more often. May God Bless all of our CMU FB Men. #FireUp