Couch and The Rube

Ep. 1159: Twitter Question Friday: Why media tiptoes around criticism of Michigan athletics Jul 24, 2026 6503 We answered your questions on Michigan athletics and how the media covers the Wolverines, on MSU football and basketball, ways to fix college football, on the Tigers, the World Cup, life and more.

Ep. 1158: Joe Rexrode on college football and the saga at Michigan and situation at MSU Jul 22, 2026 4982 The Athletic's Joe Rexrode joined us for a conversation on the saga at Michigan and the situation at Michigan State (and why MSU is a football school), and on the state of college football and future of the sport (13:00). Then we discuss what the Tigers should do at the trade deadline, given their uneven play and the struggles of Framber Valdez, etc. (1:00:00), followed by a discussion on the Lion

Ep. 1157: Hot Take Monday: Warde Manuel's exit; MSU football on the mind; World Cup fever lingers Jul 20, 2026 6641 We dug into our takes and yours — on accountability at Michigan and for athletic director Warde Manuel, on MSU football, on lingering World Cup Fever, on The Open, the Tigers, and life.

Ep. 1156: Twitter Questions: MSU football and hoops, U-M's mess, and who the Tigers should trade Jul 17, 2026 5630 We answered your questions — increasingly on Michigan State football, on MSU basketball too, on the mess at Michigan, on the World Cup, the Tigers and who they should trade, the Red Wings and Steve Yzerman, betting advice with the World Cup and MSU football, and life advice.

Ep. 1155: Shawn Windsor on the drama in Michigan athletics, MSU, Pistons, and our British Open picks Jul 15, 2026 4720 We open talking about the mess with University of Michigan athletics. Then a conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on the drama at U-M, Warde Manuel, the former president and a problematic lawsuit, on U-M basketball, the Pistons and Jalen Duren, the Tigers, and farting through your chest after surgery (20:00). Plus, our best bets for this week's British Open golf tournament

Ep. 1154: We are BACK with Hot Take Monday: Drama at MSU and U-M, the World Cup, Tigers and more Jul 13, 2026 6797 We opened with our takes — on the drama at Michigan State, with President Kevin Guskiewicz returning and AD J Batt's departurne to Kentucky, on what to make of the Tigers, on the impact of the World Cup and more. Then we dug into listener takes on MSU's administration, MSU basketball, the mess at Michigan, the Tigers, Lions, lots of World Cup and more (52:00).

Ep. 1153: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball, J Batt, Dusty May, the Pistons, and the World Cup Jun 26, 2026 6743 In our last show before a two-week break, we answered your questions on what we're learning about Michigan State's basketball team at the Moneyball Pro-Am, on the administrative mess at MSU, including AD J Batt still being there, despite intending to leave for Kentucky, on U-M basketball and Dusty May, on the Pistons' possible signings and Jalen Duren, on the World Cup, Tigers and more.

Ep. 1152: MSU's basketball team debuts at Moneyball, and Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers Jun 24, 2026 3450 We opened talking MSU basketball after the opening night of the Moneyball Pro-Am — who stood out and what we saw, especially among MSU's freshmen, big guys and Jeremy Fears Jr.. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers, where things go from here, criticism of A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris, and the trade deadline (20:00). Plus, we talk NBA draft, the three Michigan playe

Ep. 1151: Hot Take Monday: Dusty May leaves U-M for the NBA, while MSU athletics remains in flux Jun 22, 2026 6963 We dug into our takes and yours — on Dusty May's departure from Michigan, J Batt's exit from MSU, on MSU basketball and football, the Tigers, U.S. Open, World Cup and more.

Ep. 1150: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball buzz, MSU athletics woes and World Cup mania Jun 19, 2026 6211 We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball's roster heading into the summer and Moneyball Pro-Am, on the dram with MSU and MSU athletics, including with departing AD J Batt, president Kevin Guskiewicz and the board of trustees, on the World Cup experience and more.

Ep. 1149: J Batt bolts, MSU in flux; James Edwards on covering the Knicks and the Pistons' future Jun 17, 2026 4993 We opened with a conversation on J Batt bolting MSU after one year as athletic director, following the news that President Kevin Guskiewicz would leave, and who's to blame and what now? Then The Athletic's James Edwards joined us for conversation on covering the Knicks' NBA championship run and the Pistons' future (29:00). Plus, intern Nolan chimes in (55:00), and Norm/The Rube's U.S. Open best be

Ep. 1148: Twitter Questions, and Chris Vannini on college football, Brendan Sorsby and MSU Jun 11, 2026 7073 The Athletic's Chris Vannini joined us for a conversation on Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, what's coming down the pike in college football and hope for MSU's football program (13:00). Then the saga with MSU and trustee Rema Vassar (37:00) and can't-miss World Cup bets (47:00). Plus, we answered your questions on MSU football recruiting, NIL, the Tigers, Knicks, and more (51:00).

Ep. 1147: Hot Take Monday: MSU football, basketball and the president; and the Brendan Sorsby ruling Jun 8, 2026 6306 We dug into our takes and yours — on the Brendan Sorsby ruling, allowing the QB to play for Texas Tech after betting on college football, including his team, on MSU football recruiting, on MSU basketball, and why MSU should fight to keep President Kevin Guskiewicz, on the Tigers and what to make of their recent recovery, The Rube's anniversary trip to the Memorial golf tournament, and more.

Ep. 1146: Chris Castellani on the Tigers; and Twitter questions on MSU basketball and football Jun 3, 2026 6612 Chris Castellani joined us for a conversation on the state of the Detroit Tigers, the roster, trade deadline decisions, best prospects in the organization and more (8:30); Plus, we answered your questions on MSU basketball and football, the board of trustees, the Tigers, life and more (37:00).

Ep. 1145: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, football and the BOT, and Hinch, Harris and the Tigers Jun 1, 2026 5877 We dug into our takes and yours — the Tigers' and A.J. Hinch and Scott Harris, on MSU football and the Spartans' recruiting momentum, MSU basketball and the center position, the mess with MSU's president and board of trustees, the most hated prominent MSU figures, the Pistons and Wemby regret, and more.

Ep. 1144: Hot Takes and Twitter Questions on Guskiewicz, Batt, Fears and MSU's wild world May 28, 2026 7717 We dug into our takes and listener takes and answered your questions on the drama and happenings at Michigan State, on President Kevin Guskiewicz's untimely exit at MSU, the Board of Trustees (and what should be done about the Board), what it means for athletic director J Batt, on Jeremy Fears' return to MSU basketball for next season, on MSU football, the Tigers, Pistons, parenting, best bets and

Ep. 1143: Twitter Question Friday: Jeremy Fears' future and MSU basketball, and Tigers' lost summer May 22, 2026 5792 We answered your questions — on Michigan State basketball and Jeremy Fears Jr., on MSU football and college football playoff expansion, on the Tigers' lost season, life and more.

Ep. 1142: MSU basketball with or without Jeremy Fears; and Omari Sankofa on the Pistons' future May 20, 2026 3783 Off the top, we dug into the Jeremy Fears Jr. NBA decision, the discourse around it and what MSU might look like without him. Then a conversation with Detroit Free Press Pistons' writer Omari Sankofa on the Pistons' future and the decisions ahead with Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson (21:30). Plus, a discussion on the state of sports media(50:00).

Ep. 1141: Hot Take Monday: Does MSU need a new point guard? A new president? And the Pistons' future May 18, 2026 5086 We dug into our takes and yours — on MSU basketball and Jeremy Fears Jr.'s flirtation with the NBA, on the MSU board of trustees' emergency meeting and doubling the salary of MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz, on the Pistons' dud of a Game 7 and future, including that of Jalen Duren, on whether the Tigers are toast, and more.

Ep. 1140: Twitter Questions: MSU football, Jeremy Fears and the NBA, the Lions, Tigers and Pistons May 15, 2026 6324 We answered your questions — on Michigan State basketball, Jeremy Fears Jr. and the NBA, on MSU football and NIL resources, on the Lions' schedule, the Tigers' woes, the Pistons and Jalen Duren, vacationing with in-laws, parenting and more.

Ep. 1139: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and football, the surging Pistons, and Skubal's injury May 4, 2026 5738 We dug into our hot takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball and football, NIL and MSU, the Pistons first-round rally against the Magic, Jase Richardson, the Tigers (with news breaking on Tarik Skubal's injury), parenting advice, and more.

Ep. 1138: Twitter Question Friday: Angst over MSU basketball and football, the Pistons and Tigers May 1, 2026 6164 We answered your questions — on whether Michigan State basketball is actually a contender next season, who the Spartans' leading scorer might be, early returns on new MSU football coach Pat Fitzgerald's recruiting and expectations for Year 1, the Pistons, Tigers, Golf, parenting and more.

Ep. 1137: MSU basketball takes shape, an expanded NCAA tournament, and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions Apr 29, 2026 3656 Off the top, we dig into MSU's basketball roster with the NCAA's decision to push forward with five years of eligibility, but not in time for Carson Cooper or Jaxon Kohler. We look at the addition of big man Anton Bonke, and discuss the problems with the expansion of the NCAA tournament. Then The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joins us for a conversation on the Detroit Lions' NFL draft and roster (26

Ep. 1136: Hot Take Monday: Digging into MSU basketball, the Pistons, Lions and more Apr 27, 2026 6718 We dug into our hot takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball, the addition of center Anton Bonke, whether that's enough to make the roster a contender, the loss of Divine Ugochukwu, on MSU football's best-case scenario, the scuffling Pistons and Jalen Duren, the Lions' draft, parenting and more.

Ep. 1135: Twitter Questions: MSU adds a big man, Lions add an O-lineman, and parenting a newborn Apr 24, 2026 6706 We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, on the addition of transfer center Anton Bonke, what's next with Divine Ugochukwu leaving, what to make of the roster overall, on MSU football and whether to have hope, the Lions' draft, parenting a newborn and more.

Ep. 1134: Hot Take Tuesday: Talkin' MSU basketball and football, Tigers, Pistons and becoming a dad Apr 21, 2026 8650 We returned after a week off and the addition of Cora Couch to the Couch and The Rube family, digging into our takes and yours — on MSU basketball and the center position, MSU football after the spring game, the Pistons after Game 1, the Tigers and becoming a dad.

Ep. 1133: Hot Take Tuesday: What's next for MSU basketball after Michigan wins the national title Apr 7, 2026 5827 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan basketball's national championship, what it means for Tom Izzo and Michigan State, what's next for MSU's program and roster, and more.

Ep. 1132: Twitter Question Friday: What's next for MSU basketball and Michigan hoops chases a title Apr 3, 2026 7802 We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball's roster and Tom Izzo's willingness and ability to go get the center his program needs in the transfer portal, on MSU's team next season, who's likely to return and the impact of the incoming guys, on feelings as Michigan plays for a national championship, on NIL, MSU football, the Tigers, World Cup tickets, Easter meals, dead rabbits and mor

Ep. 1131: Izzo's Suns comments and media tour, and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, MSU and Michigan Apr 1, 2026 3436 We opened discussing Tom Izzo's comments about the Phoenix Suns head coaching Job and other upcoming games on MSU's schedule. Then The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joined us to talk the MSU-Michigan dynamic in basketball right now, MSU and Michigan football and the Detroit Lions' treatment of Frank Ragnow and the draft (19:00). Plus, our best bets for the NCAA tournament and golf (43:00), and takes

Ep. 1130: Hot Take Monday blues: MSU bows out of every NCAA tournament, while Michigan rolls on Mar 30, 2026 8189 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball and hockey bowing out of the NCAA tournament, one frustratingly but expectedly, the other in epic and crushing fashion, on where MSU hoops goes from here roster-wise, whether Tom Izzo will do what needs to be done, on Michigan's run in basketball and hockey and women's basketball, and that tough dynamic for MSU fans, and more.

Ep. 1129: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball braces for UConn and Kevin McGonigle to the HOF Mar 27, 2026 8076 We answered your questions — on Michigan State basketball's matchup with UConn in the Sweet 16, the Big Ten's NCAA tournament, MSU hockey surviving its first NCAA tournament game, Kevin McGonigle's Tigers debut, travel mishaps, memorable spring break stories and more.

Ep. 1128: A conversation with Steven Izzo, as MSU basketball gets set for the Sweet 16 Mar 25, 2026 3645 We opened with a conversation with Steven Izzo, former MSU player and son of Tom, on this MSU basketball team, his relationship with the current players, playing for his dad, and a trip to Niagara Falls with Mark Dantonio. Then, what the North Carolina coaching opening could mean for Michigan and other fan bases, the infuriating NCAA hockey tournament, and best bets this weekend.

Ep. 1127: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball rolls into the Sweet 16, which is a Big Ten party Mar 23, 2026 6650 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball, the Spartans' Sweet 16 matchup against Louisville, Trey Fort's emergence, Coen Carr's performance, the Big Ten in the NCAA tournament, MSU hockey's NCAA tournament draw, MSU women's hoops falling to Oklahoma, some inappropriate takes from The Rube, and more.

Ep. 1126: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball advances without stress in the NCAA Tournament Mar 20, 2026 7633 We answered your questions about Michigan State's basketball team after the Spartans' NCAA tournament win over North Dakota State — on the game plan against Louisville, X-factors and keys, Denham Wojcik, Trey Fort, Jeremy Fears Jr., Carson Cooper and more, on lessons from Day 1 of NCAA tournament, the Pistons without Cade Cunningham, along with a couple stories worth telling, but no broken chairs.

Ep. 1125: Hot Take Monday: Mixed thoughts on MSU basketball's NCAA tournament draw Mar 16, 2026 6065 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's NCAA tournament draw, the selection committee, the Big Ten tournament, Purdue, Michigan, MSU hockey, hopes, fears, Jeremy Fears, Trey Fort, and more.

Ep. 1124: Twitter Question Thursday: MSU basketball begins postseason play Mar 12, 2026 6194 We answered your questions — on Michigan State basketball, lineup decisions at point guard and elsewhere, the rematch the Spartans want most at the Big Ten tournament, the definition of "die trying" as Tom Izzo said he would do two years, on Michigan basketball, tampering, the Red Wings, life, staircases and more.

Ep. 1123: Hot Take Monday: Varying opinions on MSU basketball's performance at Michigan Mar 9, 2026 6849 We dug into our takes and yours — on the Michigan State basketball team's performance and loss at Michigan, on the Spartans' two point guards (earmuffs, Denham Wojcik), on Izzo and roster construction, and MSU's NCAA tournament chances, on MSU hockey, the Red Wings, Lions and Pistons, and more.

Ep. 1122: Twitter Question Friday: MSU hangs on against Rutgers, as rematch vs. Michigan looms Mar 6, 2026 7202 We answered your questions — on Michigan State basketball's win and escape against Rutgers and Tom Izzo's role in it, the looming matchup against Michigan, Jeremy Fears Jr. vs. Yaxel Lendeborg for Big Ten player of the Year, MSU's NCAA tournament seed and the Spartans' roster next season, on MSU hockey and women's basketball, the Pistons, Lions and Red Wings, what The Rube would say at Couch's fun

Ep. 1121: Joe Rexrode on MSU basketball's NCAA tournament seeding and chances at a run Mar 4, 2026 4313 We opened with discussion Michigan State basketball's seniors heading into the Spartans home finale. Then a conversation with The Athletic's bracketologist and former MSU beat writer Joe Rexrode on the Spartans' most likely NCAA tournament seed, their chances of making a run, and whether Jeremy Fears Jr. or Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg deserves to be the Big Ten player of the year (21:00). Finally,

Ep. 1120: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and changing hopes; and Fears vs. Yaxel for Big Ten POY Mar 2, 2026 7225 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball after wins at Indiana and Purdue, on Kur Teng, Jaxon Kohler, best lineups and changing NCAA tournament hopes for MSU's team, on Michigan basketball and Big Ten hoops, Jeremy Fears vs. Yaxel Lendeborg for Big Ten player of the year, on the Big Ten tournament, MSU football, the Lions trade of David Montgomery, the Tigers and Kevin McGoni

Ep. 1119: Twitter Question Friday: Michigan State basketball shows us something at Purdue Feb 27, 2026 6128 We answer your questions — on Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' win at Purdue, on emerging players and struggling ones, lineup decisions, backup point guard, and what the win does to MSU's NCAA tournament seeding, and on the Michigan basketball, the Tigers, Lions, Pistons and life.

Ep. 1118: MSU basketball faces pivotal test at Purdue; and Omari Sankofa on the Pistons Feb 25, 2026 3457 We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball and MSU's critical matchup with Purdue. Then Detroit Free Press writer Omari Sankofa joined us for a conversation on the Pistons, their ceiling this season and what this roster still needs (19:30). Plus, a short discussion on happenings with the Detroit Lions and Norm's golf bets (48:00).

Ep. 1117: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, Michigan hoops and loads of angst Feb 23, 2026 6214 We dug into our takes and yours on Michigan State basketball, lineups, concerns, Jordan Scott and Coen Carr, and next season, on Michigan basketball, the loss to Duke and Yaxel Lendeborg, USA Hockey, the MSU women's team's massive win, being roofied on the road, and more.

Ep. 1116: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball, Izzo's approach, and Dusty and the Wolverines Feb 20, 2026 6716 We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, Tom Izzo's approach to roster building, Spartan Ventures and MSU's NIL approach, MSU football, Michigan basketball and Dusty May, getting rid of the Big Ten tournament, the Tigers season wins over-under, and more.

Ep. 1115: Ant Wright on MSU, Michigan and Big Ten basketball; and Mick Cronin is a baby Feb 18, 2026 3410 We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball's win over UCLA on Tuesday night and what can be taken from it, including Mick Cronin's asinine postgame behavior. Then a conversation with Ant Wright on this Michigan team, MSU's path to a Final Four and the Big Ten (24:00).

Ep. 1114: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball frustrations, the rolling Wolverines, and Izzo vs. Dusty Feb 16, 2026 6765 We dug into our hot takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball, MSU's ceiling this season and frustrations with this team and Tom Izzo, on Michigan basketball as national contenders and Dusty May vs. Izzo as program-builders, and more.

Ep. 1113: Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers; and Twitter questions with a stoned Rube on MSU basketball Feb 12, 2026 7774 A good conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Detroit Tigers — the recent signings of Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, on Tarik Skubal, the lineup, Chris Ilitch and Scott Harris and more (11:30). Then, with a stoned Rube, we answered your questions on MSU basketball, the point guard situation, Aday Mara's flagrant foul for Michigan, the Lions, Pistons, stupid bets and more (3

Ep. 1112: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball beats Illinois; and a Super Bowl within the Lions' reach Feb 9, 2026 7699 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball after MSU's win over Illinois, the discourse surrounding Jeremy Fears Jr., the Spartans' ceiling as a team, on the Super Bowl, Kenneth Walker and where the Detroits Lions stand compared to the Seahawks and Patriots, on MSU hockey moving toward another Big Ten title, and more. Plus, some good leftover Twitter questions.

Ep. 1111: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's annual swoon and point guard problems Feb 6, 2026 6346 We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, on Jeremy Fears Jr.'s on-court antics, on Divine Ugochukwu's injury and MSU's situation at point guard, on the Spartans' February swoon, on Tom Izzo's roster construction and the frustrating nature of it all, and on MSU football under Pat Fitzgerald to this point, MSU hockey facing Michigan, the Tigers being active, breaking chairs and more.

Ep. 1110: Hot Take Monday: An MSU basketball loss to Michigan that lingers and a testy Tom Izzo Feb 2, 2026 6308 We opened with sound bytes from a a testy Tom Izzo at his press conference Monday, before digging into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball's loss to Michigan, whether this MSU roster can truly contend, on different players on the Spartans' roster who are the keys to the rest of the season, on the postgame handshake between Izzo and Dusty May, on how Izzo builds his roster, and more.

Ep. 1109: Reacting to MSU basketball's loss to Michigan; and Super Bowl prop bets Jan 31, 2026 3440 We spent 30 minutes talking MSU basketball after the Spartans' loss to Michigan on Friday night — why it happened the way it did, the impact of having Jordan Scott in the line, what it said about both programs and how they're constructed and more. Then, Super Bowl best bets and prop bets with Harry Gagnon (33:00).

Ep. 1108: Twitter Question Friday: Izzo's mom vs. Kur Teng, MSU basketball and winning the Big Ten Jan 23, 2026 7510 We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, on the Kur Teng/Tom Izzo's mom viral Izzo clip, on what it'll take for MSU to win the Big Ten this season, on finding a fifth year for Jaxon Kohler or Carson Cooper, and what next year's roster needs, on MSU football in the portal, the Lions' offensive coordinator hire, the Pistons' needs, the Tigers and Skubal, breaking chairs and bunking w

Ep. 1107: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball Out West, NFL playoffs, Tigers and another broken chair Jan 19, 2026 7782 We dug into our takes and yours on Michigan State basketball's performance at Washington, on what Jeremy Fears Jr. is becoming, Coen Carr's struggles, Denham Wojcik, what it'll take to win the Big Ten, etc., and on the NFL playoffs, Chicago Bears and the playoff QBs relative to the Lions' Jared Goff, on the Tigers' offseason and what fans can do about it, MSU football after the transfer portal, an

Ep. 1106: Jeff Kohler on MSU basketball, NFL Playoff and CFP picks, and Twitter questions Jan 15, 2026 9332 We opened with a good conversation with noted MSU basketball parent Jeff Kohler, father of the Spartans' Jaxon Kohler — on this MSU team, Jaxon's development, his relationship with the fan base and more (beginning at the 9:00 mark). Then we picked this weekend's NFL playoff games and College Football Playoff championship, along with some other best bets (51:30). Plus, for the final 90 minutes, ans

Ep. 1105: Hot Take Monday: Big stretch for MSU basketball, U-M loses and the Lions-less NFL playoffs Jan 12, 2026 6568 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball, the rotation and the week ahead, on Michigan basketball's first loss, on the Lions-less NFL playoffs, Indiana on the cusp of a college football national championship, MSU football in the portal, reporter etiquette at press conferences (and the outrage surround what happened in Jacksonville) and more, including a couple stories worth t

Ep. 1104: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's lineup and ceiling; MSU football in the portal Jan 9, 2026 7188 We answered your questions — on Michigan State basketball, Coen Carr and the freshmen, Jaxon Kohler's NBA prospects, and Paul Davis' apology, on MSU football's work in the transfer portal, on Michigan basketball, on the Lions getting serious with a potential offensive coordinator hire, and more.

Ep. 1103: Hot Take Tuesday: MSU and Michigan basketball insights, and MSU football and SD4L Jan 6, 2026 8711 We opened 2026 by digging into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball, from Coen Carr to Denham Wojcik, on the juggernaut that is Michigan basketball, on MSU football in the transfer portal, what is SD4L, on the Lions, the Pistons, and life.

Ep. 1102: Hot Take Festivus: MSU basketball and football, Lions misery, U-M football, and Santa Rube Dec 22, 2025 7163 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball's start and concerns that remain, on MSU football's offensive coordinator hire, on the bah humbug Detroit Lions and the offseason ahead, on Michigan football's coaching situation, U-M basketball's fan base, and whether mid-majors belong in the college football playoff. Plus, a few Christmas stories worth telling from listeners and the

Ep. 1101: Twitter Questions: MSU football hires, MSU basketball's shooting guard, and U-M in turmoil Dec 19, 2025 7120 We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, the shooting guard position, rotation changes coming, Big Ten hoops, MSU football and coaching hirings, Michigan football's turmoil and coverage of it, the Lions, Tigers (dang it, Scott Harris) and Pistons, The Rube's jail term,Christmas and more.

Ep. 1100: MSU basketball and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, Michigan football and Pat Fitzgerald Dec 17, 2025 4869 We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball and what's going to happen at the shooting guard position and how that impacts the backup point guard spot. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' future and roster decisions, Michigan football's mess, the legacy of the Jim Harbaugh era and the hire ahead, and on MSU's hiring of Pat Fitzgerald and the fit in E

Ep. 1099: Hot Take Monday: Michigan football's mess, MSU basketball's Divine hope, and the Lions Dec 15, 2025 6395 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's basketball team and the shooting guard position, on Michigan football's mess and coverage post-Sherrone Moore, on MSU football's staff decisions, on the Lions' and frustration with Brad Holmes (and Scott Harris), on Santa Rube and more.

Ep. 1098: Twitter Questions: Michigan football's mess, the Blue Wall, Max Bullough & MSU basketball Dec 12, 2025 8660 We answered your questions on Michigan football's mess, Sherrone Moore, the ever-present Blue Wall, Max Bullough's return to Michigan State football, MSU basketball and more.

Ep. 1097: Talkin' MSU's Pat Fitzgerald, College Football Playoff mess, Tigers and Scott Harris angst Dec 10, 2025 3393 We opened with a conversation on how real and scary Michigan basketball might be. Then a conversation with NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach on the College Football Playoff mess and what can be fixed, and her thoughts on Michigan State's hiring of Pat Fitzgerald (10:00). Plus, discussions on frustrations with the Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris and his inability to meet fans where they are (36:00), and the

Ep. 1096: Hot Take Monday: An MSU basketball, football and College Football Playoff bonanza Dec 8, 2025 8065 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball after its loss to Duke and concerns and lack of concern going forward, on MSU football and Pat Fitzgerald's staff, on the College Football Playoff mess and how to fix it, on MSU hockey, how to spend $401 million and more.

Ep. 1095: Twitter Question Friday: 401 million answers on MSU football and basketball Dec 5, 2025 6360 We answered your questions on Michigan State football, basketball and athletics — on the $401 billion donation from Greg and Dawn Williams, on why MSU basketball is winning as it is and how it'll fare against Duke, on Pat Fitzgerald and MSU football's roster and staff, on the Lions, what we would do with $401 million and more.

Ep. 1094: Pat Fitzgerald arrives at MSU with vigor and MSU basketball keeps rolling Dec 3, 2025 4259 We opened with a discussion on Pat Fitgerald's introductory press conference at Michigan State and the initial impression he made, followed by our thouhts on MSU basketball's win over Iowa (15:00). Then a conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on Pat Fitzgerald and MSU football, MSU hoops and the Detroit Lions (21:00). Plus, a look at an epic weekend in the NFL and the colleg

Ep. 1093: Hot Take Monday: Jonathan Smith is out, Pat Fitzgerald in as MSU's football coach Dec 2, 2025 9882 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State firing Jonathan Smith and the hiring of Pat Fitzgerald as football coach, on MSU basketball, who Jeremy Fears is becoming, facing Iowa and Duke, on frustration with the Detroit Lions and Brad Holmes, and more.

Ep. 1092: Hot Take Sunday: MSU football pain and coaching flubs; and the Lions live on (sort of) Nov 24, 2025 5873 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, a frustrating loss to Iowa, Jonathan Smith's future, what J Batt might be thinking, MSU basketball and the shooting guard position, concern over the Lions and more.

Ep. 1091: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's changed ceiling; MSU football's future Nov 21, 2025 8018 We answered your questions — on Michigan State basketball and what MSU's win over Kentucky means for the season, on MSU football and Jonathan Smith, the circumstances when he was hired and his future, on the Pistons, Tigers, Lions, and more, including a couple stories definitely worth telling.

Ep. 1090: Hot Take Monday: MSU football fury, Lions angst, and MSU basketball recruiting happiness Nov 17, 2025 8884 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, the NCAA penalties, Jonathan Smith, J Batt, Alan Haller, etc., on Lions angst and Jared Goff and Dan Campbell, on MSU basketball recruiting, on life and hope and more.

Ep. 1089: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball improves the vibes, as does Dan Campbell the play caller Nov 10, 2025 7012 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball after MSU's win over Arkansas, on the notable positives and concerns (at shooting guard and shooting) coming out the game, on MSU football (and its appreciated absence), the Big Ten's take on the refs at Minnesota, on the Lions and Dan Campbell taking over as offensive play caller, on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal, on marriage, flirting

Ep. 1088: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's prognosis and big MSU football decisions Nov 7, 2025 8308 We answered your questions — on Michgian State basketball, lineup decisions, the prognosis for this MSU season and the addition of new recruit Jasiah Jervis, on MSU football and the decisions ahead with Jonathan Smith, and how the Luke Fickell situation is similar and different, on the Tigers, Lions, MSU hockey and the Big Ten Network's issue with hockey, on fighting with your spouse, crimes we've

Ep. 1087: MSU basketball lands an important recruit; and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, MSU football Nov 5, 2025 3651 We opened with a conversation on new Michigan State basketball commitment Jasiah Jervis and what landing him means to MSU's program. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' Super Bowl prospects and the state of MSU and Michigan football (22:00). Plus, this week's football picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon (42:00).

Ep. 1086: Hot Take Monday: Michigan State football's future and Detroit Lions concerns Nov 3, 2025 7846 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's football program and future, on Jonathan Smith, on MSU accepting CMU's apology, on the Lions and injury concerns and what to do at the trade deadline, on Halloween and more.

Ep. 1085: Twitter Question Thursday: MSU football's future and MSU basketball's present Oct 30, 2025 8080 We answered your questions on Michigan State football, the coaching situation, the game at Minnesota, the program's NIL resources, on MSU basketball after the exhibition against UConn, on the Tigers and Skubal, the Lions and Hutchinson, Halloween and more. Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us for our football picks and best bets (1:03:00).

Ep. 1084: Hot Take Monday: MSU football angst, apathy and where to go from here Oct 27, 2025 7876 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football, Jonathan Smith, what the program should do next, on AD J Batt, QB Aidan Chiles, the loss to Michigan, the Pistons, Red Wings, MSU hoops and more.

Ep. 1083: Twitter Questions: What's best for MSU football vs. Michigan? And MSU basketball thoughts Oct 24, 2025 7175 We answered your questions — on Michigan State football, the future of the program and what outcome is best for the Spartans against Michigan, on MSU basketball after the Spartans' exhibition game against Bowling Green, on the Tigers, the NBA's gambling problem, life and more.

Ep. 1082: Gov. Whitmer and Shawn Windsor on the MSU-Michigan rivalry, the Lions and more Oct 22, 2025 5497 We opened talking Lions and MSU football and what's at stake for the program and Jonathan Smith this Saturday against Michigan. Then a conversation with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on the MSU-Michigan rivalry, her MSU football memories and NIL (24:30). Followed by a conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on MSU football, the coaching situation, the game against Michigan and the Lio

Ep. 1081: Hot Take Monday: MSU vs. Michigan football looms, as angst over Jonathan Smith rolls on Oct 20, 2025 7072 We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith's tenure, on MSU's matchup with Michigan, on MSU basketball and hockey, and more.

Ep. 1080: Twitter Question Friday: An MSU football therapy session Oct 17, 2025 8643 We answered your questions — largely on Michigan State football, on what's gone wrong under Jonathan Smith, how the rest of the season might unfold, what's next and who's next, and more. Plus, MSU basketball, NFL conspiracies, Tarik Skubal, and a few stories worth telling.

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