At the WolverHeel Podcast, we're fans of both the University of Michigan’s and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s men’s basketball teams. We provide colorful commentary on on- and off-court happenings about the players, coaches, fans, etc.

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What Happens When You’re Too Cool for School?

Glossin’ on Michigan Wolverine and North Carolina Tar Heel men’s basketball.

Season 2 (2023-2024)

  • What Happens When You're Too Cool for School?

    With monumental defensive improvements, UNC broke into the Top 5. Meanwhile, the best thing ever happened in Ann Arbor this week: a historic Fab Five reunion! Up next, Michigan has two ranked opponents but Ashley and Lindsay remain hopeful. They dish on how the Wolverines might win against Ilinois and Purdue--with and without the team's PG1, who has run into academic trouble.

    Recorded January 17, 2024

  • Does a Coach's Game Outfit Matter?

    After starting the new year going 2-0 on the road, UNC is definitely in motion--we suspect due in part to Coach Davis' new threads. Michigan appears to be unraveling (no pun intended). Should Coach Howard follow Davis' lead and exchange his altheisure for business casual on game days?

    Recorded January 13, 2024

  • Are the WolverHeels Ready for Conference Season?

    Description goes hereThe new year is upon us! For college basketball fans, this means conference season starts in earnest. UNC is going full-steam ahead. Meanwhile, Michigan could use a mid-season shake-up but not all hope is lost...yet.

    Recorded December 30, 2023

Season 1 (2022-2023)

  • Ep. 020: Season Finale, Part II - WolverHeel Loading

    Are we good or are we good? Former UNC guard Caleb Love is heading to Michigan - oooooooooobviously he listened to our advice that he'd benefit from being coached by Juwan Howard. The transfer portal has been full of Michigan and UNC transfers - including Hunter Dickinson, which came as a surprise to many. In this final episode of season 1, Lindsay and Ashley gloss on these portal departures.

  • Ep. 019: Season Finale, Part I - Let It Burn

    Lindsay and Ashley return from a brief hiatus (i.e., watching the NCAA Tournament) for the finale of the inaugural season of the WolverHeel Podcast. The season is a wrap and we look to the wise words of Usher, "The party ain't jumpin' like it used to...let it burn." In this Part I, they gloss on the post-season games and major roster changes via the transfer portal and the NBA draft. (Intro music credit: Usher.)

  • As a therapist may ask, how are you going to recover from this weekend's losses?

    Ep. 018: Hotdish Season is Over...but the Saga Continues

    Hotdish (aka conference) season ended this weekend. With heart-breaking losses, Michigan and UNC head into their conference tournaments with their spots in March Madness on the line. Lindsay and Ashley gloss on whether playing in the NIT instead would be so bad???

  • How do we know UNC is in motion? Leaky put his profile pic back up on Instagram and talked to the press after the last game!

    Ep. 017: (Almost) Bubble Boys

    In the final week of the regular season, both Michigan and UNC find themselves on the doormat of the NCAA Tournament bubble, looking in. Off-court, there's a lot of speculation in the air: Which tournament will they go to, the NCAA or NIT? Who is heading to the NBA draft? With his new merchandise drop, is Armando saying farewell to UNC?

  • Ep. 016: H-2-oooooooohhhhhhh!

    When Michigan plays Wisconsin this weekend, the game will be critical for both the Wolverines--and as fate would have it--the Tar Heels. Lindsay is hoping the duo of Hunter & Hoss (aka Tarris Reed) will carry the team back to the tournament bubble. In this episode, we strategize about how both teams might salvage their seasons and make the NCAA tournament. We also gloss on what the future holds for Armando Bacot...should he enter the transfer portal this summer? Buckle-up buttercup, March is around the corner!

  • I love when Leaky and Armando play catch on a fast break. Can Hunter do that?

    Ep. 015: WolverHeel Rollercoaster

    Can both Michigan AND North Carolina have a good week at the same time - is that too much to ask? Lindsay and Ashley recap the "WolverHeel Saturday" games: UNC vs Clemson and Michigan vs Indiana.

  • Ep. 014: "For Competitors Only"

    Michigan had its best week of the season! And Carolina had its worst...to the point where Armando Bacot gave his teammates an ultimatum. And UNC's problems might run deeper than we think, if what fans at rival Duke allege is true! (Credit: Sound Effect from Pixaby.)

  • Ep. 013: "You at the point of no return, ha?"

    UNC appears to have found motion, leading up to its trip down Tobacco Road to play rival Duke. But, at this point, Michigan would be good to embrace its "1% better" mantra from last season.

  • Ep. 012: Overacting!

    We recap recent shenanigans: fair-weather fans, report-card reality checks, and foul fraud! Plus, UNC receives it's first WolverHeel Hijinks Award [Hint: You'll "Love" it.] (Recorded January 24, 2023)

  • Ep. 011: Dunn, Dunn It All

    Michigan debuted the Dickinson-Reed combo, but still struggled with #freshmanthings. Meanwhile, UNC's D'Marco Dunn had a standout game against Louisville! Lindsay and Ashley gloss on game highlights and off-court shenanigans. (Intro music credit: Shawty Lo)

  • Must Be Trippin'. How's the father/coach situation working out? Please just listen to me!

    Ep. 010: Must Be Trippin'

    At this point in the season, both teams need all cylinders firing. How can Michigan and UNC find and maintain such "motion" (as Armando Bacot would say)? New line-up combinations, communication tweaks, and maybe even a matador for Caleb Love are needed. (Recorded January 10, 2023).

  • Eureka! This is rock-bottom. We're on our backs, looking up. WolverHeelPod

    Ep. 009: Eureka!

    We gloss on how Michigan and UNC can leave these mid-season doldrums behind, so that they can dance in March. Plus, we announce our third Hijinks Award recipient! [Hint: She's becoming...]

  • Ep. 008: Come Through, Carolina!

    It was a BIG week for North Carolina but Coach Davis had to use the "s-word" again. Recorded on the eve of the North Carolina-Michigan game at the Jumpman Invitational, we gloss on what we're looking forward to in this match-up.

  • It's Hotdish season and nobody is ready. Armando, are you playing or nah.

    Ep. 007: It's Hotdish Season... and Nobody is Ready

    Hotdish season can only mean one thing - it's time for conference play - and we gloss on each coach's unique process for determining who gets playing time. Meanwhile, a classic “he said, he said” showdown might be brewing in Chapel Hill. You won't want to miss this episode!

  • Two San Pellegrinos, Please. UNC and Michigan need to find big time motivation [to reach their full potential this season]. @WolverHeelPod

    Ep. 006: Two San Pellegrinos, Please

    It’s been a challenging week. UNC got a heat check and Michigan joined the unranked masses. But there was a silver lining, worthy of a WolverHeel Hijinks Award.

  • Magicians and Blue, Game to Watch: Michigan will play ASU or VCU on Thursday (11/17) and face a former teammate.

    Ep. 005: "Magicians and Blue"

    Week one of the season is in the books! Hunter the Houdini pulled off Michigan’s magical win against Eastern Michigan. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s Coach Davis is dishing out words of wisdom for us all.

  • Episode 4: Ann Arbor: We Have Liftoff. Key Matchup: the Bench Mob vs. the Biscuit Boys. Let us explain. @WolverHeelPod

    Ep. 004: Ann Arbor: We Have Liftoff

    Jett Howard’s Michigan debut was nothing short of a sonic boom! In this episode, we recap both teams’ exhibition games and announce a major giveaway.

  • Ep. 003: Once Upon a Time in Chapel Hill... the WolverHeel Podcast was Born

    Lindsay and Ashley reminisce about last year’s UNC-Michigan game and make pre-season predictions for the Jumpman Invitational, when the teams meet again in December. They also decipher cryptic comments made during the teams’ Media Day interviews.

  • WolverHeel Podcast Ep. 002

    Ep. 002: Summa Time

    The Tar Heels and the Wolverines had a time this summer! Here are the highlights.

  • WolverHeelPod - Episode 1

    Ep. 001: WTW: What the WolverHeel?!?

    Hello… it’s me. Actually, it’s we. Ashley and Lindsay. We’re the hosts of a brand new show, the WolverHeel Podcast. Our basketball skills might be debatable, but our love for the game is unrivaled.

  • Preamble Episode

    The Preamble: A Better Shade of Blue

    Michigan vs. UNC: Who has better fans?

WolverHeel Podcast hosts headshots

Meet the Hosts

Lindsay

Sports Fan. Former 7th grade basketball player. Averaged 2 points per season. Top skill: Rebounding. Other relevant experience: Newspaper staff, research, published author, March Madness enthusiast.

Ashley

Sports Fan. Former 8th grade basketball city champion. One-year varsity letter. Top skill: Free throw and 3 pt. shooting. Other relevant experience: College sports spirit club, tailgate planner, basketball season ticket holder, general management.