The Maize and Blue Mixtape!

BaaaaaaaAAAAAAND TAKE THE FIELD!!!What a treat to have Carl Grapentine join the show! Carl has been the voice of the Michigan Marching Band at Michigan Stadium since 1970 and has been pulling double duty announcing the games as well since 2005! We LOVE our Marching Band and the band is a huge part of our football tradition and the success of the Wolverines over the years.[00:03] - Introduction: Meet Carl Grapentine, the Voice of Michigan Stadium[01:09] - Becoming the Football PA Announcer and a National TV Gaffe[04:24] - How It All Started: Auditioning for Dr. Revelli in 1970[06:18] - Halftime Classics: Reminiscing on 1970s Band Recordings[07:14] - "Temptation" and the Hawaiian War Chant Tradition[08:14] - A "Grumpy Old Man" Rant by Doug: Don't Add "Go Blue" to The Victors[09:32] - The Legend of Dr. William D. Revelli: Stride Drill and Fishing Wallets[13:54] - Memories of Bo Schembechler in the Press Box[15:33] - Why the "250, 235 etc. Member" Band Announcement Changed[16:47] - The Mystery of Bullwinkle: Where Did He Go?[17:54] - Playing Hurt: Pushing Through Voice Loss at the Ohio State Game[20:41] - Favorite Game Calls: Victory Formations and Night Games[23:07] - Pre-Game Preparation: Rosters, Pronunciations, and Spotters[26:40] - Behind the Scenes: The Marching Band's Rehearsal Schedule[27:51] - The Emotional Connection: Why the Band Matters to Michigan Fans[33:41] - Carl’s Career in Classical Music Radio[35:25] - Classical Music Recommendations: Bach, Mahler, and Mozart[37:33] - Pregame Evolution: From Freeform Shows to Television Scripts[39:45] - Rapid Fire: Favorite Restaurants, Rituals, and Other B1G Bands[43:13] - The GOAT Drum Major: Somersaults, Backbends, and Leadership[46:50] - Closing Remarks: "See You in September"We also want to call your attention to Football Alumni of Michigan - an organization that we care deeply about. FAM is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to mental health and assisting former Michigan team members with life's struggles after football, whether they are mental or physical. Division 1 football at the level we played it is brutal, and not all players come out of it in one piece. Visit www.michiganfootballalumni.org for more info and to make a tax-deductible donation.Hail 〽️ediaOur Stories.Our University.Our Team.#michigan #michiganfootball #michiganwolverines #annarbor #universityofmichigan #music #hailmedia #boschembechler #goblue #michiganmarchingband #WilliamRevelli #hailtothevictors #LetsGoBlue #TheBigHouse #michiganstadium

It's the Grateful Dead episode! The first week of April 1989 was an insane week indeed in Ann Arbor. Michigan won the National Championship in basketball and a chaotic celebration ensued across campus, but on top of that there was a hash bash, and The Grateful Dead rolling into town for a two night stint at Crisler Arena.All in the space of 6 days.The defending Big Ten Champion Michigan Football team had a practice at Michigan Stadium that week, which had the Wolverines walking from the football building off of State Street across the train tracks and through the Crisler parking lot which was already filled with Deadheads. You can only imagine what this could lead to....Doug Cohen, Hail Media co-founder and host of the Maize and Blue Mixtape takes us back to that time when he was a freshman outside linebacker on the team and is joined by two of his teammates Barry Kelley and Paul Manning to get a couple of stories of what happened.He is also joined by a Deadhead and new friend Andrew David of the Metro Detroit Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia tribute bands Deadicated (https://www.facebook.com/Deadicated.us) and The Mighty Swells (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552522105465) respectively, whose very first Dead show was that second night at Crisler! We talk about those shows, the band, some of our favorite shows, the Deadhead community and more!Hail 〽️ediaOur Stories.Our University.Our Team.#gratefuldead #shakedownstreet #deadheads #jerrygarcia #michigan #michiganfootball #michiganwolverines #annarbor #universityofmichigan #music #counterculture #music #hailmedia #boschembechler #goblue

Ever wondered how a single song can become a Michigan football anthem? 🏈 In this episode of "The Maize and Blue Mixtape," we go straight to the source with former Wolverine Joel Honigford to get the exclusive, behind-the-scenes story of how "Pump It Up" took over The Big House!Join host and former Wolverine Doug Cohen as he sits down with Joel Honigford to dive into the music that defines Michigan football. They discuss the full story behind the legendary "Pump It Up" anthem and the 2021 Big Ten Championship run, debate the pros and cons of "Mr. Brightside," and reveal Joel's personal favorite artists and albums!Before we list the chapters to help you along, please support Football Alumni of Michigan - an organization that we care deeply about. FAM is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to mental health and assisting former Michigan team members with life's struggles after football, whether they are mental or physical. Division 1 football at the level we played it is brutal, and not all players come out of it in one piece. Visit ⁠www.michiganfootballalumni.org⁠ for more info and to make a tax-deductible donation.Chapters[00:00] Intro to "The Maize and Blue Mixtape"[00:44] The "Pump It Up" Story[02:38] From Practice to the Big House[05:20] The Impact of "Pump It Up"[06:23] Debating "Mr. Brightside"[10:50] The Genesis of "Mr. Brightside"[14:10] Music Favorites[17:15] Honigford's Career TransitionFOLLOW US FOR MORE MICHIGAN STORIES!Like and subscribe 👍 to the channel and join us on:YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HailMediaGroup⁠Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/hailmediagroup⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/hailmediagroup⁠LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/company/hail-media-group/⁠TIkTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@hailmediagroup X / Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/hailmediagroup⁠Hail 〽️edia.Our Stories.Our University.Our Team.〽️GO BLUE! 💙💛