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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.

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Latest Episodes

MSU football manages to not lose the bye week, as we get ready for Michigan. We talk about the team and the game, then turn our attention to winning soccer and hockey programs. Oh, and we take your social media questions, of course.

Join us next we... more

MSU goes on the road with what remains of its football team to take on UCLA. Also, basketball has a couple of stinkers in exhibition. We talk about it, and take your social media questions!

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

A second (gut wrenching?) loss in a row to a beatable conference opponent at home. What is the fanbase to do?

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

And watch again on YouTube at youtube.com/@spartan_... more

MSU Trustee Kelly Tebay Zemke joins the pod to talk about the game, reveal some stories about Grooch's personal life, discuss what the role of the board should be, and her view of athletics and academics at MSU. We also take your Social Media questio... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Tebay Zemke
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Dante Razzano
Host of You Are the Program podcast, college football analyst
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Matt Sheehan
Frequent guest and commentator on Michigan State Spartans athletics
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Hosts

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 134 ratings
  • From a Walmart Wolverine

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

    Yay Alex!

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    Frankie’s Grandpa
    United States10 months ago
  • Negative Nancy’s

    L takes

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    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.

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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 States3 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.

Well, At Least We Don't Have a QB Competition?
Q: Grade the football coaching staff A to F individually and as a group.
Alex Plum grades Jonathan Smith-era staff members unevenly, giving LeVar Woods a B-minus, Joe Rossi a C, Jonathan Smith a C-minus and Jay Johnson an F-minus.
Well, At Least We Don't Have a QB Competition?
Q: At what moment do you pinpoint the downfall of MSU football? Connor Cook getting picked off in the playoff right before the half. Beekman not giving Dantonio the bonus to retire. Or Tucker making a Faustian deal to get the season and contract.
Alex Plum blames Mark Dantonio for leaving the program without a strong foundation, then says Mel Tucker further worsened its state.
Trust(ee) the Process with MSU Trustee Kelly Tebay Zemke
Q: What are the big priorities for MSU beyond athletics?
Kelly highlights research expenditures, college affordability, and the student experience as core priorities, stressing cross-college collaboration and student access to resources, while keeping athletics as a vehicle to engage alumni and support broader university goals.
Trust(ee) the Process with MSU Trustee Kelly Tebay Zemke
Q: What is Spartan Ventures and how does it fit MSU's finances?
Kelly explains Spartan Ventures as an MSU Research Foundation-like vehicle to invest media-rights revenue back into athletics, with guardrails to ensure it serves the university and preserves brand integrity, rather than merely diverting funds.
Trust(ee) the Process with MSU Trustee Kelly Tebay Zemke
Q: What was the experience like in the stadium during the controversial sequence?
Kelly describes the crowd's confusion, the later video reviews, and the sense that the moment could have altered the game's trajectory, while the hosts debate how officiating and review processes affected morale.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Can't Read, Can't Write

What is Can't Read, Can't Write about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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