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

This week on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Brody welcome Tatum Outlaw back to the co-host chair and chat with Director of Athletics Steve Brockelbank about leadership in athletics, new developments in college sports, and the summer schedule grind.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro

2:42 - Summer Events for Alumni & Staff

7:52 - Latest from GLIAC & CCHA Meetings

12:28 - Hiring Brooks Miller for Men's Basketball

15:02 - Impact of Team Leadership

20:29 - Scheduling Challenges for Football

24:22 - Outro

On episode two of our summer series, Brandon and Brody chat with Nate Jobs and Molly Cesa about the role of partnerships at Ferris State, the success of last year's events, and new ideas in the works heading into 2026-2027.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro

1:48 - How Partnerships Work in Sports

6:46 - Fan Favorite Partnerships at Ferris State

10:23 - Projects Coming in 2026-2027

14:00 - Impact of New Campus Developments

16:53 - Business Connection Season

20:09 - The Draw of Working in Partnerships

23:31 - Outro

To kick off the summer show series, Brandon and Brody team up to breakdown some of the best of 2025-2026 in Ferris State Athletics, including breakout players, team performances, and top moments.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro

2:24 - Most Underappreciated Teams

7:13 - Most Underappreciated Athletes

10:37 - Most Impressive Breakout Athletes

15:04 - Most Favorite Moments

18:45 - Most Anticipated Summer Events

22:36 - Outro

To wrap up the season on Behind the Bulldogs, Brandon and Tatum chat with Bulldog Softball pitchers Cece Bell and Katie Schuboy ahead of the GLIAC Tournament, including their mindsets in the circle, hobbies off the field, and what drew them to game growing up.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Weekend Recap

5:44 - Interview w/ Cece Bell & Katie Schuboy

16:31 - Upcoming Sports Slate + Outro

This week, Tatum and Brandon bring back two tennis stars for a re-run on the podcast court! Enjoy a conversation with Felipe and Yara about the mentality of tennis, the skillset difference for outdoor and indoor surfaces, and the most underrated thing about being a Bulldog.

TIME CODES:

0:00 - Intro + Weekend Recap

7:50 - Interview w/ Yara Madi & Felipe Iser

25:12 - Upcoming Sports Slate + Outro