On this edition of Behind the Bulldogs, Dr. Dan Atwood joins Brandon and Tatum to talk about the resurrection of the Ferris State marching band, the resurgence of the athletic pep band, and cool improvements coming this next year.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro

1:35 - Process to Bringing the Band Back

5:16 - Dr. Atwood's Previous Band Experience

7:18 - Inaugural Season Analysis + Next Year Plans

12:09 - Professional Band Instruction

14:04 - Athletic Pep Band Looking Ahead

16:52 - The Grind of Band Camp & Seasons

19:20 - Favorite Parts & Some Misconceptions of the Process

23:48 - Expectations & Informations + Outro

This week, Brandon and Brody preview the Bulldog golf outings lined up for this summer and look at some of the biggest games on the newly released football, hockey, and women’s soccer schedules.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro

1:43 - Golf Outing Dates and Locations

9:12 - Key 2026 Football Games

12:15 - New Hockey Opponents for 26-27

15:22 - Notable Fall Contests for Women's Soccer

18:30 - Outro

On this episode on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Brody chat with fellow communications teammate and broadcaster Sandy Gholston on the developments in sports media, perspectives on highlighting athletes, and how storytelling is utilized at Ferris State so many ways.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro

3:50 - Summer Media Plans

7:43 - Perspective and Connections with Storytelling

12:53 - Difference of Social Media

16:11 - Podcasts and Big Media Picture

20:16 - Nostalgia in Sports & Media

26:19 - Outro