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The Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 15: Former Detroit Tigers player and manager Brad Ausmus talks baseball and MichiganWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with current New York Yankees bench coach and former Detroit Tigers player and manager Brad Ausmus, then skip right over My MI for another round of “Rock or Crock?”
0:00: Introduction
3:21: Interview with Brad Ausmus
37:32: Rock or Crock?
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2026-01-2946 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 14: Curling influencer Matt Sussman, Chris rants about fans and "Rock or Crock?"0:00: Introduction
2:28: Baseball writer and curling expert Matt Sussman talks baseball, curling and the Winter Olympics
27:07: My MI: You think you know but you don't. You might end up guessing right. But you just don't know. Seriously.
38:17: Rock or Crock? Let's be crystal clear here: Chris blew it.
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2026-01-2245 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 13: Finding Amelia guitarist Mark Townsend and Michigan-based New Year’s resolutionsWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with guitarist Mark Townsend of the rock band Finding Amelia, which is playing the Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids on Friday, January 9. We also make our Michigan-based New Year’s resolutions and then play another exciting game of “Rock or Crock?”
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2026-01-0859 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 12: The holiday podcast that no one asked for and a tiebreaking “Rock or Crock?”Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk about fun things to do in Michigan to celebrate the holiday season and then skip right to “Rock or Crock?” Merry Christmas, happy holidays and all that to all of you.
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2025-12-1833 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 11: Eat Em Up podcast host Jordan Hall, throwback power rankings and “Rock or Crock?”Welcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk with Eat Em Up podcast host and former Traverse City Pit Spitters play-by-play announcer Jordan Hall. Eric then power ranks the best and worst fake bands before trying to hold on to his current advantage in “Rock or Crock?”
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• "Bloody Mary, Kate and Ashley" by PUP on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_MAbWQBBSo
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2025-12-1155 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 10: Spotify Wrapped, Michigan musicians and Eric gets his “Rock or Crock?" revengeWelcome to the Michigan’s True Spirit Podcast. It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Spotify Wrapped season. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss their most listened to music of 2025, chat about Michigan musicians and bands they love and play a tiebreaking game of “Rock or Crock?”
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Chris’s top five most listened to bands of 2025
5. Cleopatrick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEL8IgZB5w&list=RDsmEL8IgZB5w&st...
2025-12-0442 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 9: WSOP Main Event Champion Joe Cada and things to love about BellaireWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric talk poker, soccer and Michigan with poker pro Joe Cada; give U-Haul its due; get over our skis about Bellaire and play the 10th round of “Rock or Crock?”
2025-11-201h 06The Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 8: Chris won’t shut up about potatoes and our best moments as sports fansWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss potato puns, chat about the best Michigan-related sporting events they have witnessed in person and do a double dose of “Rock or Crock?”
Chris won’t shut up about potatoes: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GZrDbqwhrlk
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2025-10-3039 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 7: Detroit Tigers Beat Writer Jason Beck & random bourbon chatterWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss the Detroit Tigers with longtime MLB.com writer Jason Beck, chat about bourbon and (briefly) about Muskegon, then play another round of “Rock or Crock?”
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2025-10-231h 04The Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 6: Chris and Eric buy/sell Michigan stocks and discuss fun Michigan-centric jobsWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric go guest-free for the second consecutive week. We buy and sell stock in Michigan sports teams and trends, discuss whether we would love or hate some Michigan-centric jobs and take part in Rock or Crock, a trend that is sweeping the nation (or at least the dozens of people who are listening).
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2025-10-0948 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 5: Chris and Eric celebrate with the Fifth Episode ExtravaganzaWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric celebrate our long and storied podcasting history with the Fifth Episode Extravaganza, discuss our favorite guests and relive moments from the past before moving forward with a pair of games: “Fest or Jest?” and “Rock or Crock?”
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2025-10-0236 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 4: Detroit Broadcaster Matt Dery, Poutine and a Maple Cider SourWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss Detroit sports and broadcasting with longtime Locked on Lions podcast host Matt Dery, ponder eating some poutine in Grand Rapids and getting a drink at Firekeepers, then play another round of “Rock or Crock?”
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2025-09-2555 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 3: Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. CEO Chris Girrbach and Traverse CityWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric discuss potato chips with Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. CEO and founder Chris Girrbach, talk about things to do in Traverse City and take part in another spirited round of “Rock or Crock?”
2025-09-1844 minThe Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 2: Former Detroit Tigers Catcher Alex Avila (part 2) and Orchard Visits/FennvilleWelcome to the Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric continue their discussion with former Detroit Tigers catcher and current MLB Network analyst Alex Avila, weigh the pros and cons of visiting an orchard and consider potential punishments for when Eric inevitably fails every "Rock or Crock?" question.
2025-09-1740 min
The Michigan’s True Spirit PodcastEpisode 1: Former Detroit Tigers Catcher Alex Avila (part 1) and the Mackinac BridgeWelcome to the first-ever Michigan's True Spirit Podcast. In this episode, Chris and Eric speak with former Detroit Tigers catcher and current MLB Network analyst Alex Avila, tell stories about the Mackinac Bridge and square off in the world debut of "Rock or Crock?"
2025-09-1044 min