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Can't Read, Can't Write

Can't Read, Can't Write
Michigan State Spartans
NCAA
Big Ten Conference
Michigan State University
Michigan State Football
Big Ten
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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes349Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

J Batt is no longer the AD at MSU, after a very short tenure. But there's good news! Coach Fitz heard our recruiting feedback and made some swift changes. We talk about it all and take your social media questions.

Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter and ... more

We look at football recruiting and contrast it with what's happening with hockey. Then, as always, we take your social media questions.

Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky.

And watch again on YouTube at htt... more

So! The University lost another president. We talk about that, football, Jeremy Fears, and a whole lot more. Oh, and the Youtube chat was active on this one.

Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky.

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Have you ever been at a dorm or house party where two or more James Madison College students get in a heated debate about a civics topic no reasonable person could possibly care this much about? Great news, today you get to relive that experience. En... more

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Recent Guests

Dante Razzano
Host of You Are the Program podcast, college football analyst
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Episode: X's and Oh No's with Dante Razzano
Graham Couch
Sports journalist and podcaster
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Episode: Getting Wide Bodied (with Graham Couch)
Matt Sheehan
Podcast Host and Michigan State Sports Enthusiast
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Hosts

Alex Plum
Co-host with deep MSU sports insight and a dry, humorous delivery.
Mike Jones
Host with a versatile, upbeat persona; strong focus on MSU football and basketball coverage.
Kevin Grek
Co-host known for sharp takes and banter on MSU sports and culture.

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 States6 months ago
  • Negative Nancy’s

    L takes

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    woods1006
    United States9 months 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
    1
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThatGuyAli
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the hosts' MSU focus and banter that feels authentic to Spartans fans.
Banters and inside takes are a strong draw, though some listeners want less political discussion.
Some reviews criticize the show for being too opinionated or noisy at times.
High energy, entertaining, with solid insights on recruiting and NIL.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Forks Down (Our Throat)
Q: If Smith wins Saturday night, will the fan base be happier? Will they be more pissed at him?
I think it's the latter.

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This show centers on Michigan State Spartan athletics with a distinctive mix of basketball and football analysis, recruiting chatter, NIL economics, and conference dynamics, all delivered with humor and a bite-sized, banter-heavy style. Episodes frequently thread in campus culture, donor and governance topics, and transfer portal talk, giving fans a candid, irreverent read on MSU sports and the broader college landscape. Viewers should expect sharp opinions, a strong MSU orientation, and recurring humor about local culture and ongoing roster moves that keep conversations lively between games and seasons.

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