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Can't Read, Can't Write

Can't Read, Can't Write
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State University
NCAA
Big Ten Conference
Big Ten
Michigan State Football
College Football
Michigan State Spartan Athletics
Basketball
Football
Transfer Portal
Tom Izzo
Michigan State Basketball
NCAA Tournament
Aidan Childs
Jonathan Smith
NCAA Basketball
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
Hockey
Michigan State Athletics

Weekly podcast following Michigan State Spartan athletics, with a blend of Big Ten and national headlines sprinkled in.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes359Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Your Michigan State Spartans are 2-0! We discuss the game, and break down expectations for the rest of the teams on the schedule. Oh, and it's rivalry week (?) with the guys headed to Notre Dame!

Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod an... more

It was a meme filled game against Toledo, but your Spartans are 1-0! We break down the team performance, and update our expectations for the season. We also talk about that other B10/MAC game that took place, among other topics.

Join us next week​⁠... more

We've waited all summer, and at long last college football is back. Like a new, expensive Japanese bidet toilet, Friday night aims to wash away the remnants of last season, and leave us all fresh and clean, rocketing toward the future!

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We conclude the 2026 CRCW football season preview with the new look special teams unit. And get ready for next week, sports fans, because the season is nearly here!

Oh, and there's basketball and soccer happenings, as well.

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Recent Guests

Dante Razzano
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Graham Couch
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Mike Jones
Host of the show
Kevin Grek
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Alex Plum
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • From a Walmart Wolverine

    Much better listening to these guys than the king of arrogance Brian Cook (mgoblog).

    Yay Alex!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frankie’s Grandpa
    United States9 months ago
  • Negative Nancy’s

    L takes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    woods1006
    United Statesa year ago
  • Poor representation of MSU

    This podcast pains me to listen to. As a Spartan alumni, hearing these boys completely unearned arrogance, if nothing else, gives me a bad feeling of the future of MSU. It’s tough, I know they are trying to be funny but they just aren’t.

    Apple Podcasts
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    BigGrandpaJ
    United States2 years ago
  • Voices like cashmere and takes like lava

    It’s good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Sebastian Alhen
    United States2 years ago
  • Just dudes being dudes

    Just a bunch of dudes having fun, talking about college kids. Nothing wrong here, all normal stuff.

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    ThatGuyAli
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the hosts' MSU focus and banter as a distinctive mix of sports analysis and campus chatter.
Fans appreciate data-driven takes on roster moves and NIL discussions, balanced with humor.
Some reviews note strong, entertaining discussion even when controversial opinions are aired.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

So What's the Delay, J? Kentucky Can't Pay?
Q: What do you think is driving the MSU AD situation and the rumors around J Batt?
The hosts suggest a mix of contract terms, potential fundraising shortfalls, and strategic disagreements with the board as drivers, while noting the need for more transparency and accountability in leadership decisions.
Cheers for Fears!
Q: What is the best winter/summer vacation spot?
One host argues for California as a great vacation spot as they discuss preferences for winter and summer getaways.
Cheers for Fears!
Q: Am I dead? I was more confused after the loss than angry.
The hosts discuss how they felt after the game and how the outcomes affect their emotions towards the season.
A Top 10 Tilt Against Michigan
Q: What do you think about Cohen Carr's performances lately?
Cohen Carr has been impressive with his electrifying dunks and has shown significant improvement in his game.
Forks Down (Our Throat)
Q: Are we then relieved of our duty to watch MSU take on Michigan?
Unfortunately, we'd be poorer than we are now.

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This show centers on Michigan State Spartan athletics with a heavy emphasis on football and basketball, interwoven with Big Ten and national sports headlines. Hosts frequently dissect rosters, recruiting, NIL dynamics, governance, and campus culture, all delivered with irreverent humor, insider-style banter, and audience participation. Episodes tend to blend data-driven takes (roster depth, transfer effects, scheduling) with personal anecdotes and pop-culture riffs, making the show feel like a lively, MSU-aligned hub for fans who crave both sports analysis and campus discourse. A few episodes lean into governance, funding, and realignment topics, which gives the program a distinctive edge beyond standard game recaps. This mix likely appeals... more

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