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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. 1193: MSU basketball sends a message in beating Duke; Joe Rexrode on MSU hoops and U-M football

2026/11/11

We opened with a discussion on MSU basketball's win over Duke in the Champions Classic and what we learned about the Spartans and what it means for the rest of the season. Then The Athletic's Joe Rexrode joined us for a conversation on MSU basketball after the win over Duke, MSU football after the win over Michigan, and the state of the Wolverines (23:00). Plus, our college football and NFL picks for this week (51:00).

Ep. 1192: Hot Take Monday: The MSU football win over Michigan that changed the world

2026/11/09

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football's win at Michigan, how it was accomplished, what it says about Pat Fitzgerald's program, the culture he's building, how fans feel about the future of MSU football, and the situation at Michigan, including with Kyle Whittingham, and on MSU basketball heading into its Champions Classic matchup with Duke, the Lions and more.

Ep. 1191: Twitter Question Friday: Wait, so is MSU basketball a contender again?

2026/11/06

We answered your questions — on Michigan State's basketball team after a good week and two wins against two lesser opponents, about Jasiah Jervis, Jordan Scott and Kaleb Glenn, about Cam Ward's struggles, and beating Duke, on MSU football's game against Michigan on Saturday and what it would take for the Spartans' to win, on MSU's inexplicable injuries and more.

Ep. 1190: Hot Take Tuesday: MSU basketball's promising night; MSU/U-M football rivalry lacking juice

2026/11/03

We dug into our takes and yours — on MSU basketball's performance Monday night and the lineup change that should set the course for the season, on the performances of Anton Bonke, Kaleb Glenn and others, on the MSU-Michigan football rivalry and why it'll never be like it once was, on the Lions and the possibilities at the trade deadline, and more.

Ep. 1189: MSU basketball concerns; Shawn Windsor on Lions, U-M and Pistons; and Twitter Questions

2026/10/29

We opened with a conversation on MSU basketball after Tom Izzo addressed the concerns about his team following the last two exhibition games. Then a conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor — on the Pistons, MSU hoops, the Lions and Michigan football (16:00). Then we answered your questions — on MSU basketball, the center position, Coen Carr, MSU football and NIL, Dan Bartholomae, Halloween costumes and candy, and more (44:00). Plus, our college and NFL football picks and best bets for this weekend (2:05:00).

Ep. 1188: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball's frontcourt drops the ball and MSU football keeps falling

2026/10/26

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball after an exhibition loss at Marquette, the center position and frontcourt, the Jordan Scott-Jasiah Jervis pairing, on MSU football's loss at UCLA and mounting injuries, on the Lions' win, and more.

Ep. 1187: An MSU basketball examination; Ben Bolch on UCLA football; and Twitter questions

2026/10/22

We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' exhibition performance against Connecticut. Then a conversation with the California Post's Ben Bolch on UCLA football and how the Bruins have turned it around so quickly (16:00). Then we answered your questions on MSU football and hoops — from the center spot to Coen Carr — and more (39:00). Finally, our picks for this week's college football and NFL games (1:56:00).

Ep. 1186: Hot Take Monday: MSU football takes its foot off the pedal in final minutes

2026/10/19

We dug into our takes and yours — largely on MSU football and Pat Fitzgerald's decision to run the ball three times before kicking a would-be lead-taking field goal that was blocked, rather than be more aggressive late against Northwestern, and on MSU's program long-term, including at quarterback.

Ep. 1185: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football's ability to compete and CFB's 24-team playoff

2026/10/16

We answered your questions — on Michigan State football, the Spartans' slew of injuries, the program's ability to compete long-term financially and with Pat Fitzgerald, and Saturday's game against Northwestern, on the new 24-team College Football Playoff and what it means for the sport, on MSU basketball, the Pistons, Red Wings, and our best bets.

Ep. 1184: Louie Vaccher on Northwestern football, Aidan Chiles and Pat Fitzgerald

2026/10/14

We talked MSU football off the top and significance of this week's game against Northwestern for Pat Fitzgerald and the program. Then, the only veteran of the Northwestern football beat, Louie Vaccher, joined us for a conversation on this Wildcats team, Aidan Chiles, Chip Kelly's offense, what folks think of Pat Fitzgerald there, the new Ryan Field and the matchup with MSU (18:00). Plus, Michigan football's own misery and Bryce Underwood's struggles (48:00), are the Lions actually in OK shape with Brian Branch's return (59:00), and our weekly college football and NFL picks (1:06:00).

Ep. 1183: Hot Take Monday: Mixed feelings about MSU's loss to Illinois and an angst-less Lions win

2026/10/12

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football's performance and overtime loss to Illinois, the awful refereeing, Pat Fitzgerald's middle finger, on the Lions' win over the Cardinals, and more.

Ep. 1182: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football and basketball and Dan Bartholomae's letter

2026/10/09

We answered your questions — on Michigan State football and when it's fair to have expectation, on athletic director Dan Bartholomae's letter to fans and funding football, on MSU basketball and potential lineups, on the Lions, Detroit pro sports GMs and more.

Ep. 1181: Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, Spartans and Wolverines

2026/10/07

We opened with a conversation on MSU football and what's at stake Saturday against Illinois, as well as what the passage of the Protect College Sports Act would mean for MSU and college football. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on why the Lions' defense is where it is and whether it can be fixed in time to save this season, on the state of MSU football's roster and program under Pat Fitzgerald, and what's gone so wrong at Michigan under Kyle Whittingham (25:00). Plus, our college football and NFL picks for this week (51:00).

Ep. 1180: Hot Take Monday: What to make of the Spartans and Lions

2026/10/05

We dug into the weekend that was — MSU football's demoralizing loss at Wisconsin, the Lions' soul-crushingly inept defense, and , on a more positive note, what we learned from MSU basketball's exhibition win on Friday.

Ep. 1179: Jim Polzin on Wisconsin football and the matchup with MSU; and Twitter questions

2026/10/01

Wisconsin State Journal columnist Jim Polzin joined us for a conversation on the Badgers' matchup with MSU and the state of Wisconsin's program under Luke Fickell (13:00). Then we answered your questions on MSU football, the path under Pat Fitzgerald, MSU basketball and Coen Carr and the center spot, on the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings and more (33:00). Finally, our picks for this week's college football and NFL games (2:03:00).

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Nate12and35 2026/06/08

Not a fan of recent change

I understand the need for some help with the show, but I’m not here to listen to a nepo baby get his shot at being on the radio. Love listening to yo...

★★★★★

Otisius14 2026/06/04

Goats

Easily the best podcast on msu sports and perhaps the best on Detroit sports as well.

★★★☆☆

uncledrew303 2025/11/11

Not Awful

Good info on MSU and Detroit sports with some random TDS thrown in there, cuz they can’t help themselves.

★★☆☆☆

Bxtreme1 2025/03/26

Just want sports

If it were just Couch talking Spartan sports for about 45 minutes it’d be the best podcast out there. Don’t really care for the other 90 minutes of co...

★☆☆☆☆

BigGrandpaJ 2024/11/07

Thanks for your political view

The majority of America disagrees with your opinion, Graham. I just don’t get why you would spend the first 10 minutes insulting our President elect, ...

★★★★★

TNwolfe 2022/12/02

Couch and the Rube

I really enjoy the show and look forward to each episode. Very entertaining. Good job guys.

★★★★★

Anthony48872 2022/09/04

Amazing podcast!

Theses guys f’n rock! Best sports podcast in Michigan if not the country! So funny and informative. Just wish Graham showed some love for the bundesli...

★★★★★

Marksnyder9 2022/07/25

Only have one complaint.

The show isn’t long enough and I wish it were 5 days a week.

★★★★★

LuisHe24 2022/06/22

A must for MSU fans

Super fun and chill listen. A must for me

★★★★★

willsro1 2022/05/03

My Favorite Pod

I look forward to every new episode release. A must listen-to if you are an MSU fan or just enjoy two guys talking about relevant topics and with goo...

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