
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 ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1000 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballBasketballSports | |||

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 Caroli... more
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 hoop... more
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
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.
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Good info on MSU and Detroit sports with some random TDS thrown in there, cuz they can’t help themselves.
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 content. Would love a Spartan sports podcast I could play without fear when my kids are in the car.
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, that more than half of American voted for. I fully understand and support democracy and the opinion of every individual. Just understand when your ego motivates you to express your personal views you are making people, like myself, look to other local sports podcasts. Not because I don’t respect your opinion, but because I don’t turn to sports insi... more
I really enjoy the show and look forward to each episode. Very entertaining. Good job guys.
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 bundesliga.
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Two MSU-focused sports analysts engage in fast-paced banter about Michigan State athletics, Big Ten hoops, and surrounding sports while weaving in guest insights, bets, and local business plugs. Episodes center on MSU basketball with deep dives into seedings, brackets, and game-by-game analysis, often featuring guests who provide bracketology, Pistons coverage, or brand perspectives. The show blends sharp sports takes with humor, fan questions, and promotional reads, creating a casual yet informed atmosphere that appeals to serious college sports fans who enjoy candid dialogue and cross-sport chatter.
A standout facet is the mix of insider numbers, on-the-ground reporting, and entertaining banter, along with regular guest appearances from ... more
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