Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports
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.
Episodes
Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia are back as we've finally arrived at Week 1 of the college football season with Western Michigan on the docket for Michigan football. How legit of a threat are the Broncos? Who are the players to know? And which Michigan players should we keep an eye on?
Plus, our second annual player prop over/unders, where we'll discuss if this is a breakout year for Bryce Underwood, how much Jordan Marshall has to w...
Andrew and Tony are back to discuss their bold predictions for the 2026 season. Will Michigan lead the Big Ten in rushing? How will the Wolverines do against the top dogs in the conference? Plus, the guys go game by game and make picks for all 12 Michigan matchups. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports
The season is getting closer and closer and crumbs of information are starting to come out. What is Michigan football's depth chart looking like? Who are the names to know and why? Tony and Andrew break it all down on the latest episode of "Hail Yes!"
Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.
We're a month away from the start of the college football season and the "Hail Yes!" podcast crew is here to break it down. What should be the expectations for Michigan football in Year 1 under Kyle Whittingham? Then the guys make predictions for how many games Michigan will win and look at some comps for Whittingham and Michigan for realistic expectations.
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Andrew and Tony were live just moments after Michigan football finished up its media availability at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, where new coach Kyle Whittingham made his first appearance on behalf of the Wolverines. Whittingham was asked about all kinds of subjects, from the scandals on campus to Bryce Underwood in Year 2, and the guys break down the biggest moments. Was Whittingham trying to temper expectations for the first t...
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.
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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.
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 gene...
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.
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.
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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 porta...
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!
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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.
The Final Four is finally here. We've been circling this as a possibility since Michigan basketball's coming out party in Las Vegas in November and when push came to shove, the Wolverines delivered. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing Michigan's convincing wins over Alabama and Tennessee, then pivot to the Final Four. What problems will Arizona present Michigan and vice versa. And last but not least, if Michigan does get th...
It was a fun and relatively uneventful weekend for Michigan basketball with dominant wins over Howard and Saint Louis, and this time of the year, you never complain about boring. Tony and Andrew open the show by discussing Michigan's return to form and why the Wolverines look more and more like a lock to at least make the Final Four. Plus, just how impactful are the absences on Alabama and Iowa State, should the Wolverines see them...
At long last, the NCAA Tournament is finally here. Andrew and Tony analyze Michigan's draw in the Midwest Region, what fans need to know about the first weekend matchups and why Saint Louis could be a bit scary. Then the guys discuss Michigan's loss to Purdue, what went wrong and why the Wolverines could be a bit more vulnerable (for their own ridiculously high standards). And last but not least, the guys pick some Cinderella teams...
In a heavy-weight fight at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, it was Michigan who came out on top. Tony and Andrew discuss an epic rivalry game, how Michigan was able to pull off the win vs. Michigan State, and just how special Yaxel Lendeborg was in likely locking up the Big Ten Player of the Year award.
Then the guys look forward, starting with the Big Ten Tournament. Are we on a clash course for another rivalry game in...
Tony and Andrew are back to discuss Michigan locking up the Big Ten regular season crown with wins over Minnesota and Illinois and how Michigan can make history and join an elite crowd with a win at Iowa. Then the guys break down the L.J. Cason injury, how it alters Michigan's team and who must step up. Plus, Tony and Andrew look ahead to the final regular season games against the Hawkeyes and MSU. Does Michigan have an edge becaus...
It came down to the wire, but ultimately Michigan basketball came up just short against Duke on Saturday. So what went for the Wolverines against the Blue Devils? Tony and Andrew open the show by discussing a fun but ultimately disappointing game for Michigan, and why the loss will almost certainly pay dividends when things really matter in March and April. Plus, the guys discuss Michigan's dominant win over Purdue and why it's eas...
It feels like we keep saying this, but what a huge week for Michigan basketball. Tony and Andrew had a lot to talk about, from recapping Michigan's two double-digit wins over Northwestern and UCLA, to previewing the games against Purdue and Duke. The guys discuss the intriguing matchups in both games and why a big week could pretty much lock up the No. 1 overall seed.
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