Devin Gardner and former Michigan football teammate Roy Roundtree talk Roy's ever-evolving journey through football: from the early days at Trotwood-Madison High School, to those breakout years at the Big House, all the way to his current gig,

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Terry Richardson, Episode 21

May 29th, 2021 53m 10s

Devin reunites with former Michigan teammate Terry Richardson to discuss the importance of learning how to both promote and reinvent yourself in life.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Jordan Dangerfield, Episode 20

May 18th, 2021 41m 2s

Devin reunites with former teammate and NFL veteran Jordan Dangerfield to reflect on his unbelievable journey from undrafted hopeful to captain of the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Charles Davis, Episode 19

Apr 19th, 2021 59m 19s

Analyst and voice of "Madden" Charles Davis discusses the importance of athletes knowing who they are outside of the game, and later he and Devin share the players they’ve got their eyes on as we approach the NFL draft.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest J Reed, Episode 18

Apr 5th, 2021 54m 48s

Gardner is joined by the originator of the “Forward Progress” theme song J Reed to reminisce about their old gridiron days at Inkster High School and his many influences in both sports and music.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Joy Taylor, Episode 17

Mar 22nd, 2021 52m 40s

Devin and Joy Taylor take it back to her childhood aspirations, make some difficult decisions in a game of “once, never, forever,” and dish on a hectic offseason for NFL quarterbacks.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Dr. Darrius, Episode 16

Mar 9th, 2021 41m 17s

Devin Gardner catches up with “the Voice of Detroit” Dr Darrius to discuss his ever-changing role in media and never-ending commitment to giving back to the city he loves.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Rich Rodriguez, Epsiode 15

Feb 23rd, 2021 45m 9s

Devin Gardner reminisces with his former head coach at Michigan, Rich Rodriguez, and later learns how Rich Rod arrived at his signature offensive philosophy.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Brandon Graham, Episode 14

Feb 7th, 2021 50m 53s

Super Bowl champion and Detroit native Brandon Graham chats with Devin Gardner about the power of positivity and the importance of always remembering your roots.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Maria Taylor, Episode 13

Jan 25th, 2021 34m 38s

ESPN’s Maria Taylor wows us with her athletic achievements and later shares how she’s been able to expand her footprint in sports media.

Forward Progess with Devin Gardner and guest Allen Trieu, Episode 12

Jan 12th, 2021 53m 8s

Allen Trieu, Midwest recruiting analyst for 247 Sports, joins the show to tell of his inspiring journey through the world of scouting and later shares the underclassman recruits he's keeping an eye on in Michigan high school football.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and his Young Go Getters, Episode 11

Dec 22nd, 2020 30m 31s

The "Young Go Getters" reflect on what they learned in 2020 and are gifted the chance to ask coach Devin Gardner anything they want.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Cam Cameron, Episode 10

Dec 8th, 2020 1h 4m

Devin Gardner chats with football coaching veteran Cam Cameron about the growth of the game and how he thinks Michigan can get back on track.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Justin Cessante, Episode 9

Nov 24th, 2020 33m 54s

National Director of Legacy Football Justin Cessante joins Devin Gardner to talk the growth of off-season training and development for high school football players, as well as his own personal journey through the sport.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner, Episode 8: Women Working in Football

Nov 3rd, 2020 42m 38s

Devin sits down with three influential women working in football: FSD reporter Brooke Fletcher, Bear Lake High School offensive coordinator Sam Mullet, and Greater Metropolitan Sports League president LaKenya Burks.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Rob Parker, Episode 7

Oct 20th, 2020 24m 35s

Devin learns how sports-media personality Rob Parker found his voice and passion within the journalism field, and later forces him to defend his controversial opinions on superstars Tom Brady and LeBron James.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guests Ahlon Mitchell and Dequan Finn, Episode 6

Oct 5th, 2020 26m 18s

Devin Gardner checks in with two of the original "Young Go Getters" -- Army’s Ahlon Mitchell and Toledo’s Dequan Finn -- about their growth as both quarterbacks and leaders.

Out of Left Field with Craig Monroe and Trevor Thompson, Episode 9

Oct 1st, 2020 39m 14s

Craig and Trev are joined by one of the first African-Americans to play for the Tigers, Jake Wood, who's still playing organized softball at age 83.

Out of Left Field with Craig Monroe and Trevor Thompson, Episode 8

Sep 22nd, 2020 39m 59s

Craig and Trevor are joined by former Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker, who goes in depth about his magnificent career and his Hall of Fame chances.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner and guest Archie Manning, Episode 5

Sep 22nd, 2020 40m 9s

Devin Gardner chats with former NFL quarterback and founder of The Manning Passing Academy, Archie Manning, about a football life well-lived and later puts him on the spot in a game of Pick 'Em involving his three sons.

Out of Left Field with Craig Monroe and Trevor Thompson, Episode 7

Sep 15th, 2020 44m 31s

Craig and Trevor are joined by former Tigers outfielder Larry Herndon, who tells a tale of a brawl with the Twins in 1982 and how Gibby took it to the extreme.

Out of Left Field with Craig Monroe and Trevor Thompson, Episode 6

Sep 10th, 2020 35m 52s

Trevor and Craig are joined by Tigers legend Willie Horton, who opens up about the death of his former teammate and friend Al Kaline.

Forward Progress with Devin Gardner, Episode 4

Sep 8th, 2020 1h 23m

Respected quarterback engineer and "girl dad" George Whitfield Jr. joins Devin to discuss the triumphs and lessons that paved the way on his long, winding journey through football and life.

Checking in with Joey Wentz 8.25.20

Aug 25th, 2020 10m 18s

Our Johnny Kane checks in with Tigers pitching prospect Joey Wentz, who's living his dream.

Forward Progess with Devin Gardner, Episode 3

Aug 25th, 2020 56m 49s

Devin is joined by three coaches -- Chippewa Valley's Scott Merchant, River Rouge's Corey Parker and Oak Park's Greg Carter -- who shaped him both as a high school football player and a man.