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A tartalmat a SPOTLIGHT Radio Network, Graham Couch, and Jason Knick biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a SPOTLIGHT Radio Network, Graham Couch, and Jason Knick vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.

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Graham Couch and Jason Knick are a dynamic duo that get together every afternoon to discuss Michigan State and Big Ten football and men’s basketball, Detroit pro sports and the buzz nationally. The show is a fun, engaging, and thought-provoking all-in-one radio and podcast experience for the Michigan State, Michigan and Detroit sports fan whose assorted interests also might include the outrageous national story, sports gambling and life’s relatable predicaments. Hosts Graham Couch, a sports columnist at the Lansing State Journal, and Jason Knick, “The Rube,” bring you two hours a day of the topics and stories that grab you — often with your input and through insightful interviews with those who know the stories best.

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Ep. 1025: Twitter Question Friday 1:54:52

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Ep. 1024: Hot Take Monday: Next moves for MSU basketball, and Rory at the Masters 1:35:36

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball entering a pivotal time with the transfer portal, on MSU's roster needs, on Tre Holloman and Kalen Glenn, on MSU football, on Rory and the Masters, the Tigers, Pistons, adults wearing jerseys, our goof-ups and more.

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Ep. 1023: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball reels in a transfer. How does he fit? What's next? 2:01:52

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, the addition of transfer Kaleb Glenn, how he fits, what MSU still needs most in the portal, on MSU's roster, adult fans wearing jerseys and more.

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Ep. 1022: MSU basketball in the portal, Brendan Quinn from the Masters, and Masters bets with Harry 1:05:36

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We opened talking about Jase Richardson's departure from MSU and the fan base's lack of trust in Tom Izzo when it comes to the transfer portal. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn, from Augusta, on covering the Masters, this year's storylines, the NCAA tournament and how MSU stacked up with the teams in the Final Four (8:00). Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us for a whirlwind of Masters best bets (39:00). And, lastly, why the Tigers are winning (1:02:00).…

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Ep. 1021: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, the transfer portal and the Tigers 1:41:50

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, MSU's roster, the transfer portal, NIL, Michigan's program, the Tigers, Pistons and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling, including The Rube getting into an altercation in the parking garage before the show.

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Ep. 1020: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's next chapter and more 2:14:04

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, MSU's roster next season, the transfer portal, Tre Holloman, MSU football, the Tigers and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling, including stories of the times we both fell for scams recently.

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Ep. 1019: Talkin' MSU basketball and the transfer portal with Shawn Windsor, and leftover hot takes 1:41:53

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A good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on Michigan State's basketball program, the transfer of Tre Holloman, next season's roster, and what'll take for MSU to compete for a national championship (7:00). Then our Final Four best bets, plus baseball, golf and soccer bets with Harry Gagnon (39:00). Finally, we dug into the remaining listener takes from Tuesday's show – on MSU basketball and more (58:00).…

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Ep. 1018: Tuesday Hot Takes: MSU basketball postmortem and Tre Holloman in the transfer portal 1:20:42

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We dug into to the news that Michigan State's Tre Holloman has entered the transfer portal — why it happened, what it means for Holloman and MSU. Plus our takes on Xavier Booker and Gehrig Normand leaving, on MSU's Elite Eight loss to Auburn and the season the Spartans had, on MSU hockey and the absurdity of a one-and-done NCAA tournament in that sport, and more.…

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Ep. 1017: Joe Rexrode on MSU vs. Ole Miss, Twitter Questions and picks with Harry 1:18:21

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Former MSU beat writer Joe Rexrode – who covers the SEC and Ole Miss and Auburn – joined us for a conversation on the Spartans' Sweet 16 matchup with the Rebels and potential games against Auburn or Michigan (8:00). Then we picked the NCAA tournament games and got into some baseball futures with Harry Gagnon (29:00). Plus, we answered your questions on MSU basketball and more (43:00).…

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Ep. 1016: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball heads to the Sweet 16 2:06:14

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament win over New Mexico and the performances by MSU's players, the Spartans' matchup with Ole Miss in the Sweet 16, the possibility of facing Michigan again in the Elite Eight and the angst surrounding it, the end of Cinderellas and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.…

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Ep. 1015: The MSU basketball-Bryant matchup and our NCAA tournament picks and best bets 1:06:47

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We're joined by the Providence Journal's Bill Koch for a good conversation on Michigan State's men's and women's opponents in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Bryant and Harvard – what makes those teams tick and what are their chances against the Spartans (12:00). Then the great Harry Gagnon joined us for our NCAA tournament picks and best bets (34:30). Finally, a story worth telling from The Rube on his epic fail when trying to talk to golfer John Daly (1:01:00).…

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Ep. 1014: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, U-M's title and the NCAA tournament 1:49:01

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw and matchups, the rotation going forward, lessons the Spartans should have learned last weekend, on Michigan's trolling in after winning the Big Ten tournament, the Wolverines' NCAA tournament seed and more.

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Ep. 1013: Jeff Kohler on MSU basketball, and Twitter questions on MSU/U-M tension and more 1:51:26

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We opened with a conversation with Jeff Kohler (father of MSU's Jaxon Kohler) on this MSU team, why they've been so good, on Jaxon's journey with the Spartans, his interactions with fans, what it's like being a parent of a player in this day and age, and his thoughts on the skirmish at the end of the MSU-Michigan game Sunday. Then we answered your questions on MSU hoops, Dusty May, the blue wall, the All-Big Ten teams, the Big Ten tournament and more (32:00).…

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Ep. 1012: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball ends the regular season with a kiss and a shove 1:35:39

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We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball, the win over Michigan, the Wolverines' standing at center court as MSU tried to honor its seniors, Dusty May's response, the Spartans' chance of moving up to a No. 1 seed, the value of the Big Ten tournament and more.

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Ep. 1011: Ant Wright on MSU and Big Ten basketball; and MSU football moves game to Ford Field 58:00

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We opened discussing MSU football's season finale being moved to Ford Field, the reasons it makes sense and why folks shouldn't be concerned with what's right for other schools. Then a good conversation with Ant Wright on MSU, Michigan and Big Ten basketball (19:00). Plus, a conversation on the most enjoyable MSU basketball season's under Tom Izzo and where this one ranks (40:00).…

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Ep. 1010: Hot Take Monday: A Michigan State basketball (and hockey) bonanza 1:51:40

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, whether the time is now to go after a national championship, on Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper, Jaden Akins and Jeremy Fears, on Jase Richardson's future and NCAA tournament seeding, on Michigan basketball, the Big Ten tournament, on MSU hockey and more.…

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Ep. 1009: Twitter Question Friday: Could MSU basketball be a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament? 1:33:53

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We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball – on MSU's rising ceiling, whether the Spartans could be a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, Jase Richardson's future, the Spartans upcoming games against Wisconsin and Michigan, life, diet and career advice, and more.

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Ep. 1008: Hot Take Monday: Michigan State basketball is rolling toward a Big Ten title 1:56:42

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's win over Michigan and whether MSU is becoming a contender nationally, on whether Jase Richardson should be the Big Ten's freshman of the year, on Jaden Akins, Tre Holloman and Xavier Booker, the week ahead against Maryland and Wisconsin, on Michigan and their center proposing to his girlfriend after a rivalry loss, on Jared Goff vs. Matthew Stafford, the Tigers and more.…

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Ep. 1007: The MSU-Michigan basketball rivalry rises again, and Twitter questions 1:56:47

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We went inside the Michigan State-Michigan basketball matchup and talk Big Ten hoops with Greg Waddell from the Sleepers Podcast (8:00) and then answered your questions on MSU basketball, from lineups to certain players and the matchup with the Wolverines. That and how to deal with unseemly nose hairs and more (35:00).…

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Ep. 1006: Hot Take Monday: What MSU basketball beating Illinois means for this season 1:33:31

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's win at Illinois, what we should take from it and what it means for MSU's season going forward. Plus, fragile fans, Tigers season wins over-unders and more.

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Ep. 1005: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball, zone defenses, 3-pointers and Tom Izzo 1:30:52

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We answered your questions and ours – on Michigan State basketball and this MSU team's shortcomings, on Tom Izzo and the roster, on Michigan basketball, the Lions, things we do when our wives leave and more.

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Ep. 1004: Michigan State basketball hits the skids 1:08:42

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We opened talking about Michigan State's basketball team after its loss to Indiana – the why it happened, where things are going wrong and the reasons for long-term concern and not to panic yet. Then Illini writer Jeremy Werner joined us talk about MSU's game at Illinois on Saturday and the buzzsaw the Spartans are walking into (25:00). Then more MSU hoops talk – on the game with Illinois and on why this skid is so disheartening (35:00). Plus, Harry joins us to talk Super Bowl, NFL futures, baseball and college hoops bets (46:00).…

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Ep. 1003: Hot Takes: Epic day for MSU basketball and Jase Richardson; Super Bowl lessons for Lions 1:12:41

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We dug into our takes and yours – on an epic and critical second half performance by Michigan State's basketball team, on Jase Richardson and MSU's lineup decisions, on Michigan hoops, Spartan hockey, what the Lions can learn from the Super Bowl.

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Ep. 1002: Twitter Question Friday: An MSU basketball bonanza 2:02:00

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We answered your questions – a ton of them on Michigan State basketball – on fixing MSU's shooting woes, where this team is going, playing time decisions, the roster moving forward and more, and on Michigan hoops, what the Lions should trade for Myles Garrett and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.…

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Ep. 1001: MSU basketball's bad trip to LA, Joe Rexrode, and our Super Bowl prop bets with Harry 1:04:03

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We opened talking Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' loss to UCLA. Then MSU beat alum and Athletic national college writer Joe Rexrode joined us for a conversation on MSU basketball, the Big Ten and SEC and more (13:00). Plus, our Super Bowl picks and favorite prop bets with Harry (41:00).…

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Ep. 1000: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball finally loses, concerns? And this show won't die 2:00:23

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In our 1,000th-ish show, we dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, concerns about MSU after the loss to USC and the significance of Tuesday's game at UCLA, on the biggest NBA trade ever, on the Tigers, a Lions trade possibility and why this forsaken show still exists after all this time.…

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Ep. 999: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball and Tom Izzo, and U-M's response to Connor Stalions 2:01:56

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We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball – what it'll take to win the Big Ten, when MSU might lose its first game, Tom Izzo's coaching this season, and trolling opposing fan bases, on Michigan's response to the NCAA on the Connor Stalions' charges, on the Lions new coordinators, the origin of our show, holding babies, kidnapping cats and more.…

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Ep. 998: MSU basketball keeps rolling; Omari Sankofa on the Pistons; and Super Bowl prop bets 1:00:28

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We opened talking Michigan State basketball after MSU's win over Minnesota, the promising signs, one concern and the absurdity of the doubters. Then a conversation on the Pistons with the Detroit Free Press' Omari Sankofa – on Cade Cunningham, the trade deadline, looming decisions with other players and where this season might end up (21:45). Plus, Connor Stalions and Kofi Cockburn news (44:00), and our early Super Bowl prop bets (53:00).…

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Ep. 997: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball atop the Big Ten, NFL playoff conspiracies and regrets 1:45:57

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State's basketball team and whether the Spartans actually might be the most talented team in the Big Ten and whether a championship should be expected, on the AFC and NFC championship games, regrets from Lions fans and conspiracies about the Chiefs, on the great weekend it was for MSU sports, and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.…

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Ep. 996: Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, MSU basketball, Twitter questions and our football picks 1:43:45

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We opened with a good conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions – their window to win a Super Bowl, their offensive and defensive coordinators, why they lost to Washington, and Jared Goff's future (7:00). Then we picked the NFC and AFC championship games with Harry, after a salacious discussion on our teenage TV viewing habits (25:00). Plus we answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, Ben Johnson as Judas and more (42:00).…

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Ep. 980: Talking MSU football, Jonathan Smith and the Lions with Nick Baumgardner 1:41:47

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In our final show until after Thanksgiving, we opened talking Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' survived Samford on Tuesday night. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on MSU football, Jonathan Smith, Indiana and Michigan football and the Lions (19:00). Followed by our college football and NFL picks with Harry (40:00). Plus, leftover listener hot takes from Monday on MSU football, hoops, life and more (1:06:00).…

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Ep. 979: Hot Take Monday - MSU football angst, MSU basketball takes and the Lions 1:08:06

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We dove into our takes and yours – on Michigan State's football team and program and the direction of things under Jonathan Smith, on MSU basketball coming out of the Bowling Green game, on the Lions trucking the Jaguars and what concerns still exists, on the Rube's life and storytelling and more.

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Ep. 978: Twitter Question Friday - MSU basketball lineups and the state of football 1:06:03

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We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball's starting and best lineups, on MSU football recruiting and the transfer portal after this season, on The Rube's grandma and vacation destinations and more.

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Ep. 977: Hot Take Wednesday – What to make of MSU basketball's loss to Kansas 2:17:05

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We dug into our takes and yours – on what we learned from Michigan State basketball's loss to Kansas and impressions of MSU's team, on MSU football and a critical game at Illinois, on MSU football recruiting, on the Lions, the Pistons, the Tigers, Big Noon and bad columns. Then we picked this week's college football and NFL games with the great Harry Gagnon (1:46:00).…

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Ep. 976: MSU basketball begins; picking this week's football games; and Twitter questions 1:21:24

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After tackling the mood of the day, we opened talking about what we learned from Michigan State basketball's season-opening win over Monmouth (beginning at 12:00). Then we picked this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon (21:00). Then answered your YouTube and Twitter questions on MSU football and basketball and more (48:00).…

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Ep. 975: Hot Take Monday - Concerns about Michigan State football 1:49:22

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State football, concerns about the state of things after the 47-10 loss to Indiana, on Jonathan Smith, Alan Haller, on the Lions' rolling in the rain and more.

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Ep. 974: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football and basketball and the response to the rivalry saga 1:30:18

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We answered your questions on Michigan State football, the game against Indiana, and MSU's response Michigan melee saga, on MSU basketball and concerns over what we saw against Ferris State, on the Lions trade needs, and life, including a couple stories worth telling, including the incredible tale of The Rube's "Aunt Karen".…

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Ep. 973: MSU football moves on and MSU basketball plays a revealing game 1:34:25

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We opened discussing the latest in the MSU-Michigan football melee saga, including the Big Ten's feckless response, before digging into a revealing performance by MSU's basketball team in an exhibition game against Ferris State (15:00). Then Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor joined us for a conversation on the MSU-Michigan football rivalry and the culture around it (25:00), followed by a great discussion with Indy Star Indiana football writer Zach Osterman on the unbeaten Hoosiers, how this all happened and their matchup this Saturday with the Spartans (41:00). Plus, our football picks for this week's games with Harry Gagnon (1:08:00).…

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Ep. 972: Hot Take Monday: Simmering MSU-Michigan football reactions 1:56:50

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State's loss to Michigan, the coaching performances, the melee at the end, how the media covered it, MSU's game against Indiana, the Lions, life advice and more.

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Ep. 971: Twitter Question Friday, on the eve of the MSU-Michigan football game 1:41:51

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We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on Michigan State's and Michigan's football teams and programs and Saturday's MSU/U-M matchup, on MSU basketball, dating advice and more.

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Ep. 970: Talkin' MSU-Michigan football and the Lions with Nick Baumgardner and our picks with Harry 1:07:35

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We opened talking about the MSU-Michigan game and the extreme highs and lows some of MSU's players have experienced in this series, which has been dead even for two decades. Then the Harry Gagnon joined us to pick the MSU-Michigan game and the rest of the college football and NFL slate (19:00). Plus, a great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on MSU and Michigan's football teams, the matchup, and the Lions (48:00).…

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Ep. 969: Hot Take Monday: MSU football's eye-opening showing, facing U-M, the Lions, and life 1:39:04

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's eye-opening win over Iowa, what it says about Jonathan Smith and his staff, MSU's looming matchup with Michigan, why the Wolverines are favored, as well as the Lions' win at Minnesota, life advice requests from The Rube and more.

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Ep. 968: Twitter Question Friday - MSU football's future, MSU basketball lineups and life advice 1:23:39

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State football, what it'll take to beat Iowa, how long until MSU has a competent offensive line, on MSU basketball and best lineups, on the Lions, Tigers, life advice and more.

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Ep. 967: Too many MSU football night games? Plus, MSU-Iowa preview and CFB and NFL picks 1:03:36

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We opened with a discussion on MSU football's constant night games, how fans feel about them and how MSU's athletic director feels about them. Then The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joined us for a conversation on MSU's matchup with Iowa, the Big Ten and how the league thinks Year 1 of 18 teams in going (16:00). Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us to make this week's college football and NFL picks (38:00).…

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Ep. 966: Hot Take Monday - on MSU basketball and football, the Lions' next move and Tigers' future 1:28:12

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' game at Northern Michigan (Jaden Akins, Jaxon Kohler, Xavier Booker, the freshmen, Izzo, etc.), on MSU football and a pivotal game against Iowa game, on the Lions and all the feelings about Aidan Hutchinson and what to do now, on the Tigers' future and more.…

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Ep. 995: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball beats Illinois, Lions heartache and Jared Goff 2:07:35

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Illinois and what we're learning about this MSU basketball team, on the Izzone, on the Lions' heartache and trolling, snarky, tweeting columnists postgame, and on Jared Goff.

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Ep. 994: Twitter Questions: MSU and Big Ten basketball, the Lions, and picking the NFL playoff games 1:47:09

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball and whether we've overhyped MSU's return to glory, on best lineups, Frankie Fidler, Jeremy Fears Jr., and facing Illinois, on Michigan basketball and Big Ten hoops, MSU football, the Lions' preferred opponent, cottage cheese tubs and more. Plus, we picked the divisional round NFL playoff games and the College Football Playoff championship game with Harry (1:10.00), and then when back to more listener questions, some really good stuff at the end (1:28:00).…

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Ep. 993: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball buzz, the NFL playoffs and David Muir 1:49:38

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, on Jeremy Fears Jr. and what he could be for MSU's program, on the reasons the Spartans are winning as they are and our revamped expectations for them, on the NFL playoffs and the Lions' matchup with the Commanders, on MSU football recruiting, the College Football Playoff and more, including, of course, David Muir.…

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Ep. 992: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball's place in the Big Ten, MSU football's future & the Lions 2:02:03

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, how this team compares to other enjoyable MSU teams, the Spartans' outside shooting and ceiling and place in the Big Ten, on MSU football's recruiting class and near-term future, on the Lions and what statues would be built if they won a Super Bowl, on the College Football Playoff and more.…

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Ep. 991: Talkin' MSU basketball and picking the CFP and NFL playoff games 1:08:39

14 weeks1:08:39

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A conversation on Michigan State basketball and what to make of this MSU team with Eric Larson from the podcast "The Final Four is not on the schedule" (17:00). Plus, our College Football Playoff semifinal and NFL Playoff wildcard picks with Harry (40:00).

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Ep. 990: Hot Take Monday: The Lions take the No. 1 seed and MSU basketball keeps winning 1:40:00

15 weeks1:40:00

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We dug into our takes and yours – on the Lions' win over the Vikings for the No. 1 seed, on Aaron Glenn and Alex Anzalone, on Michigan State basketball, the win over Ohio State, MSU's big men and realistic chances of making a run this year, and whether this is actually a "two-year group" (not my words this time, and on MSU hockey at Wrigley Field, Cade Cunningham, the College Football Playoff and more.…

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Ep. 989: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball hits Big Ten play, the CFP, and Lions play for everything 1:38:28

15 weeks1:38:28

1:38:28

We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball heading into Big Ten play, what this MSU team might still be missing, which players are the keys to contending, etc. (starting that conversation at 40:00). Before and after that, we answered questions about the Lions' game against the Vikings, what a loss would mean and how Jason would handle it, on the College Football Playoff, whether Arizona State got hosed, and whether these non-competitive games mean the format should be changed. Plus, a couple stories definitely worth telling. Happy New Year.…

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Ep. 988: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball, football and the classic story of Santa Rube 2:01:43

17 weeks2:01:43

2:01:43

In our final show before the holidays, we answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, including lineup and playing time decisions and which players are primed for a big winter, on MSU football and the Spartans' transfer portal activity, on how to fix college sports, how to improve Spartan Stadium and more, including best and worst gifts. Plus, the classic story of Santa Rube.…

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Ep. 987: MSU basketball beats Oakland and Colton Pouncy on the Lions 1:09:24

17 weeks1:09:24

1:09:24

We opened discussing Michigan State basketball's win over Oakland and what we learned from it. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on the Detroit Lions – what realistic hope remains for the No. 1 seed and a Super Bowl run and what it's like covering Dan Campbell and the Lions (13:00). Plus we picked the College Football Playoff first-round games and this week's NFL games with Harry Gagnon (35:00).…

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Ep. 986: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball optimism; Lions and their fans hanging by a thread 1:30:02

18 weeks1:30:02

1:30:02

We dug into our takes and yours – on the optimism surrounding Michigan State basketball, the misery surrounding the Lions, the problems with the timing of the transfer portal window in college football, why one of us repeats bad takes over and over, and more.

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Ep. 985: Twitter Questions: MSU football, MSU hoops, the Lions, Tigers and Christmas in prison 1:51:46

18 weeks1:51:46

1:51:46

We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball's chances to win a Big Ten title, on Jase Richardson, the center position, on MSU football, the Spartans' schedule, Thanksgiving weekend home games, and the transfer portal, on the Lions, Tigers, spending Christmas in prison, and more. Plus a visit from Andrew and Monica at Groovy Donuts.…

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Ep. 984: Joe Rexrode on the CFP, SEC and Big Ten, and MSU football and hoops 1:02:59

18 weeks1:02:59

1:02:59

We opened talking about Michigan State's 2025 football schedule, which was released Wednesday. Then a good conversation with former MSU beat writer Joe Rexrode (of The Athletic) on the College Football Playoff, the Big Ten and SEC, and MSU football and basketball (15:00). Plus, our football (and soccer) picks for this week with Harry Gagnon (39:00).…

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Ep. 983: Hot Take Monday – is MSU basketball back? Can MSU football compete in an NIL world? 1:53:16

19 weeks1:53:16

1:53:16

We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball and why the Spartans look the program they were five years ago and whether it's real, on MSU football's ability to compete in the NIL space moving forward and the takeaways from an interview with Alan Haller, on the College Football Playoff selections and angst and what needs to be done to improve it, and on the big, bad, beautiful Detroit Lions.…

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Ep. 982: Twitter Questions - on MSU football, NIL, MSU basketball, stadium troughs and Santa Rube 1:36:29

19 weeks1:36:29

1:36:29

We answered your questions on Michigan State football recruiting, the state of MSU's NIL collectives, MSU basketball after a win at Minnesota, the Lions, stadium troughs, Santa Rube and more.

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Ep. 981: Hot Take Monday: The state of MSU football, stupid columnists, MSU basketball and the Lions 1:57:35

20 weeks1:57:35

1:57:35

We dug into our takes and yours – on the state of Michigan State's football team and program, on fans sitting through frigid conditions to watch bad teams, moronic columnist takes, on MSU basketball, Xavier Booker and the win over North Carolina, and on fears the Lions won't get the No. 1 seed and more.…

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Ep. 965: Tigers playoff ticket dilemma, Connor Stalions and CMU, MSU football, and Twitter questions 1:35:41

27 weeks1:35:41

1:35:41

We opened talking about the Detroit Tigers playoff magic and The Rube's Tigers playoff ticket dilemma – to sell or not to sell. Then we talked about the Connor Stalions-CMU column that dropped Wednesday (14:30). Followed by a fun conversation with departing Detroit News MSU beat writer Madeline Kenney on life working the MSU beat, covering Tom Izzo and what's in store for this MSU football team (18:30). Then we picked week's college football and NFL games with Harry (33:30), before answering your questions on MSU football, Connor Stalions, the Tigers and more (1:14:30).…

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Ep. 964: Hot Take Monday – MSU and Michigan football, Aidan Chiles through Sherrone Moore, and more 1:33:01

28 weeks1:33:01

1:33:01

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football, on Aidan Chiles and how the Spartans will fare in the games ahead, on Michigan football and Sherrone Moore, on MSU basketball, the Tigers, whether hot takes are right for this show and more.

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Ep. 963: Twitter Question Thursday: MSU football and basketball, the Tigers and life 1:20:38

28 weeks1:20:38

1:20:38

We answered your questions on Michigan State football – what it'll take for the Spartans to beat Oregon, on Aidan Chiles and Jonathan Smith – on MSU basketball, including Coen Carr's role, how the minutes will be dispersed at power forward and more. Plus, the Tigers – where this came from and what to compare it to – and more.…

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Ep. 962: Lions, Tigers, oh my; Plus, an MSU-Oregon football preview and our picks with Harry 1:12:10

28 weeks1:12:10

1:12:10

We dug into the Tigers' win over Houston in Game 1 and the Lions' barnburner of a win over Seattle and our feelings about all of it. Then, an interview with Oregonian Oregon football beat writer James Crepea on MSU football's matchup with the Ducks (24:00). Plus, our college football and NFL picks with Harry and a couple can't-miss soccer parlays (48:00).…

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Ep. 961: Hot Take Monday - on MSU and Michigan football the rest of the way 1:33:28

29 weeks1:33:28

1:33:28

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football and what we learned about the Spartans against Ohio State, how the rest of the season will go from here given the matchups ahead, on still-varying opinions on Aidan Chiles, on Michigan football after an escape against Minnesota, on college refs, the Tigers-Astros series and the mid-afternoon start times and more.…

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Ep. 960: Twitter Questions – MSU vs. Ohio State, MSU hoops recruiting and the Tigers in the playoffs 1:58:09

29 weeks1:58:09

1:58:09

We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on Michigan State football and the Spartans' chances of upsetting Ohio State or simply covering the point spread; on U-M football and how many games the Wolverines will win; on MSU basketball recruiting after being spurned by two 5-stars; on the improbable incredible Tigers, on life's issues and more.…

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Ep. 959: MSU-Ohio State preview, Tom Izzo and Aidan Chiles comments, and football picks with Harry 1:14:59

29 weeks1:14:59

1:14:59

We opened talking about Tom Izzo's comments about his MSU basketball team and program, Aidan Chiles' perspective on his interceptions. Then a good conversation with Columbus Dispatch Ohio State football writer Joey Kaufman on the Buckeyes and the challenge ahead Saturday night for MSU's football team (24:30). Plus, we picked this week's college football and NFL games with Harry and through in a couple soccer parlays (42:30).…

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Ep. 958: Hot Take Monday - MSU and U-M football reaction, the Lions win and the Tigers' playoff push 1:44:07

30 weeks1:44:07

1:44:07

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football's loss to Boston College and schedule ahead, on the play of quarterback Aidan Chiles, on Michigan's win over USC, on the Lions' performance Sunday, the Tigers moving into wild card playoff position and more.

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Ep. 957: Michigan State-Boston College football preview and NFL and CFB picks with Harry 54:01

30 weeks54:01

54:01

We opened talking about the Tigers and Michigan State football, before picking this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon, including MSU-Boston College, Michigan-USC and the Lions-Cardinals (15:00). Then, the Boston Globe's Trevor Hass joined us for a conversation on MSU's game at Boston College this weekend and what the Spartans can expect at BC (42:30).…

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Ep. 956: Hot Take Monday: MSU and Michigan football, the freakin' Lions, Tigers and more 1:28:46

31 weeks1:28:46

1:28:46

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football heading into a telling stretch and whether six wins is still the most likely outcome, on Michigan football and where the Wolverines might finish, on the Lions' frustrating loss and concerns about the offense, on the Tigers pushing for a wildcard berth, and more.…

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Ep. 956: Twitter questions for The Rube, live from Midtown Brewing Company 1:02:35

31 weeks1:02:35

1:02:35

Live from Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, we answered your big-picture Twitter questions on MSU and Michigan football, the Lions, life and love. And, more significantly, Jason answered your poignant and personal questions about the man behind The Rube.

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Ep. 955: Honoring MSU football's most consequential teams; picking the games; and Twitter questions 1:39:11

31 weeks1:39:11

1:39:11

We opened with a conversation with author Tom Shanahan about MSU football and two of its most trailblazing teams, from 1965 and '66, going into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend as, fittingly, MSU's first HBCU opponent, Prairie View A&M, visits Spartan Stadium. Then a discussion on receivers coach Courtney Hawkins' comments on freshman Nick Marsh (22:00). Followed by our picks for this week's NFL and college football games with Harry Gagnon (27:30) and then we answered your questions on MSU and Michigan football, the Lions, Tigers, troughs and more (1:03:00).…

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Ep. 954: Hot Take Monday - changing trajectories for MSU and Michigan football, the Lions and more 1:48:20

32 weeks1:48:20

1:48:20

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football and the changing trajectory for the season after MSU's performance at Maryland, on Aidan Chiles and Nick Marsh and more, on Michigan football, which appears headed in the other direction this season, on the Lions' overtime win against the Rams, on the Tigers seriously in the playoff hunt and more.…

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Ep. 953: Twitter Question Friday: An MSU football bonanza 1:43:43

32 weeks1:43:43

1:43:43

We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – many of them on Michigan State's football team, on Aidan Chiles' performance and future, the receivers and tight ends, the defense, injuries, Jonathan Smith and more, along with questions on Michigan football, the Lions, Tigers, life decisions, movie and music taste and more. Plus, what we're betting this weekend.…

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Ep. 952: MSU football at Maryland preview and college and NFL picks with Harry 54:25

32 weeks54:25

54:25

Off the top, we talked with Baltimore Sun Maryland football beat writer Ed Lee about what to expect from the Terrapins in their matchup with MSU this Saturday. Then we picked this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon, including MSU-Maryland, Michigan-Texas and the Lions-Rams (26:00).…

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