Zack Novak

Zack Novak

Author: Stuart Douglass March 22, 2018 Duration: 26:54
Intro episode with none other than Zack Novak. We discuss Michigan basketball obviously.

Stuart Douglass hosts Not Mainstream Podcast with Stuart Douglass, a show dedicated to sports conversations that deliberately stray from the well-trodden path. Instead of rehashing the same headlines and debates you hear everywhere else, this podcast digs into the angles, stories, and personalities that often get overlooked. You'll hear thoughtful discussions that go beyond scores and statistics, focusing on the deeper narratives, the underappreciated athletes, and the cultural intersections within the sports world. Stuart brings a perspective that values originality and depth, making each episode a departure from the typical sports talk radio format. It’s for anyone who feels the mainstream coverage is missing the point or leaving out the most interesting parts of the story. Tune in for a consistently fresh take, where the conversation is always aimed at the heart of what makes sports compelling, far away from the echo chamber. This isn't about hot takes; it's about substantive talk for those who want more from their sports commentary. Find Not Mainstream Podcast with Stuart Douglass to experience sports discussion that actually lives up to its name.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 15

Not Mainstream Podcast with Stuart Douglass
Podcast Episodes
Ep. 16- Beilein Talk w/ Jordan Morgan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:52
We update how our seasons are ending and talk all things involving coach Beilein to the Cavs and the Michigan coaching vacancy.
Ep. 15- UM Kids to the Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:55
I talk about the discussions surrounding Iggy Brazdeikis, Jordan Poole, and Charles Matthews declaring for the draft and just kids declaring for the draft in general. -Why it's not a yes or no question of staying or leav…
Ep. 14- Andrew Dakich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:23
Former University of Michigan player and current Ohio State Graduate Assistant joins the podcast.
Ep. 13- Zack Novak and I Are Too Scared to Fight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:09
-Tourney Talk -Michigan Basketball -Seniors trying to find an agent for overseas basketball -My experience hiring and firing agents -The time Zack Novak and I almost fought someone in the Coke Lot at the Indianpolis 500…
Ep. 12- Get Rid of Conference Tournaments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:14
-Indy over Chicago -I never really cared about the Big Ten Tournament that much -It's hard to emotionally attach to a team because my fandom is dead -The argument against paying college athletes goes against everything A…
Ep. 10- DRUNK ONES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:23
This time I'm joined by my wife Courtney in order to imitate Sean Evans' and First We Feast's webs series Hot Ones. Instead of eating chicken wings with increasing heat before every question, we take big gulps of our dri…
Ep. 9- Athletes vs The Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
My new holiday tradition thanks to Deadspin's year-in-review titled "What Did We Get Stuck In Our Rectums Last Year", an anecdote from a press conference after we got upset by Ohio in the NCAA Tournament my senior year,…
Ep. 8- Will Sheehey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:33
Will played at IU and currently plays in Portugal. We talk about a lot this episode: Being forced to be rah-rah guys in college. Portugal life where everyone is named Joao and halftime is a smoke break. Being recruited b…
Ep. 7- Players don't get enough credit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
College coaches get too much credit for the developement and play of under-the-radar kids, nit picking potential problems that could arise for Michigan basketball, everyone needs to take it easy on the Michigan bench guy…
Ep. 6- Michigan is pretty good, eh? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:55
I compare and contrast my time at Michigan with the team's defense this year, my battle with the Israeli League wanting naturalized citizens like myself to lose our status, and my favorite recruitment story involving mon…