Hosts:
Kyle W (producer / engineer) – Nate “Texas Rocket” Kresge (assistant producer) – “Rocket” Ryan Brant (host) – Pat “PJ Spiller” Jilek (host) – Dan “Rocketman” Savage (host) – “Big” Ben Sullivan (host)
Podcast Inauguration:
April 2021
Bio:
A sports podcast all about the University of Toledo Rockets athletics hosted by Rocket fanatics! 🚀
Links
New Videos from YouTube
- 2026 Toledo Rockets Spring Recap – Return Of The MBG
by Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad on July 6, 2026 at 10:40 amFollow the podcast on X! – https://x.com/MBGLaunchpad Welcome OG fans and new fans to the pod! The boys are back after a long break and have plenty to catch up on with Toledo Rockets sports! Tune in for a season recap for Toledo Baseball, what we noticed from the football spring game, recap of our Rockets in the NFL draft and free agency, and discussion about new Rockets AD, Tom Moreland. The boys also each give their top three most crucial games of the upcoming football season. TOL!!
- 2026 Toledo Rockets Football Schedule
by Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad on March 30, 2026 at 9:00 amFollow the podcast on X! – https://x.com/MBGLaunchpad Welcome back! A couple weeks before the spring game, the Rockets announce their 2026 schedule. The boys at MBG have an early look at the schedule and share some early predictions on how we think your Rockets will do. Also, the boys discuss some men’s basketball transfer news. TOL!!
- Toledo Rockets 2025-26 Basketball Season Wrap Up
by Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad on March 24, 2026 at 10:08 amFollow the podcast on X! – https://x.com/MBGLaunchpad So close! Both Toledo basketball teams almost in the NCAA tournament and March Madness?!? The boys at MBG are in a glass case of emotions mixed with pride, heartbreak, and of course, full of opinions and info to share! With both teams falling in the MAC Championship, we thought a season wrap up episode was fitting for both Toledo’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. TOL!
- Toledo Rockets 2026 MAC Basketball Tournament feat. Coach Jordan Lauf
by Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad on March 10, 2026 at 9:01 amFollow the podcast on X! – https://x.com/MBGLaunchpad Toledo Men’s and Women’s basketball teams are headed to Cleveland this week for the MAC tournament. The boys are back in the 419 Mancave with a special guest this week, Coach Jordan Lauf! Your one stop shop for all the details for the men’s team as they take on the BG Falcons in the first round! Also this episode, we cover the women’s basketball team facing UMass round one! Make sure to check out our previous episode featuring Coach Ginny Boggess for all the details about the women’s team leading into the tournament! TOL!!
- Toledo Rockets 2026 Football Recruiting Class
by Midnight Blue & Gold Launchpad on March 6, 2026 at 11:00 amFollow the podcast on X! – https://x.com/MBGLaunchpad The boys have the full breakdown on Coach Jacobs’ first recruiting class for the Rockets! We mention a few standouts to watch for this season and how Toledo ranks overall compared to the rest of the MAC. Also in this episode, we discuss our thoughts on Sacramento State football joining the conference and how our three Rockets did overall in the NFL combine. TOL!!