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Couch and The Rube

Graham Couch & Jason Knick
Detroit Tigers
Michigan State Basketball
Moneyball Pro-Am
Michigan State Football
MSU Basketball
Gambling
Detroit Pistons
College Sports
Michigan State University
U.S. Open
NBA Playoffs
NBA Finals
Copa America
NFL
Tigers Baseball
Scotty Scheffler
Xavier Booker
Pat Forty
Spencer Torkelson
Pure Options

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

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We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, on the Kur Teng/Tom Izzo's mom viral Izzo clip, on what it'll take for MSU to win the Big Ten this season, on finding a fifth year for Jaxon Kohler or Carson Cooper, and what next year's roster... more

We dug into our takes and yours on Michigan State basketball's performance at Washington, on what Jeremy Fears Jr. is becoming, Coen Carr's struggles, Denham Wojcik, what it'll take to win the Big Ten, etc., and on the NFL playoffs, Chicago Bears and... more

We opened with a good conversation with noted MSU basketball parent Jeff Kohler, father of the Spartans' Jaxon Kohler — on this MSU team, Jaxon's development, his relationship with the fan base and more (beginning at the 9:00 mark). Then we picked th... more

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball, the rotation and the week ahead, on Michigan basketball's first loss, on the Lions-less NFL playoffs, Indiana on the cusp of a college football national championship, MSU football in the... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Baumgardner
Senior writer for The Athletic, covers Lions and college football
The Athletic
Episode: Ep. 1100: MSU basketball and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, Michigan football and Pat Fitzgerald
Nicole Auerbach
Lead college football insider at NBC Sports
NBC Sports
Episode: Ep. 1097: Talkin' MSU's Pat Fitzgerald, College Football Playoff mess, Tigers and Scott Harris angst
Nick Baumgartner
Covers football and the NFL Draft for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Ep. 1087: MSU basketball lands an important recruit; and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, MSU football
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor of Michigan
State of Michigan
Episode: Ep. 1082: Gov. Whitmer and Shawn Windsor on the MSU-Michigan rivalry, the Lions and more
Cody Stabenhagen
Sports writer at The Athletic covering the Tigers
The Athletic
Episode: Ep. 1079: MSU football and Jonathan Smith, the Tigers, Lions, oh my! What did we miss?
Zach Osterman
Sports writer for the Indy Star covering Indiana football
Indy Star
Episode: Ep. 1079: MSU football and Jonathan Smith, the Tigers, Lions, oh my! What did we miss?
Harry Gagnon
Sports betting expert
bigal.com
Episode: Ep. 1076: Previewing MSU football at Nebraska; Izzo lands a recruit; our football picks with Harry
Steven Sippel
Long-time columnist in Lincoln
Husker Online and On 3 Sports
Episode: Ep. 1076: Previewing MSU football at Nebraska; Izzo lands a recruit; our football picks with Harry
Ryan Kartje
Football reporter for the LA Times
LA Times
Episode: Ep. 1072: Previewing MSU football at USC with the LA Times' Ryan Kartje; and Twitter questions

Hosts

Graham Couch
Host and sports columnist known for insightful commentary on Michigan sports with a humorous twist.
Jason Knick
Co-host known as 'The Rube', providing entertaining and provocative takes on sports and life.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 330 ratings
  • Not Awful

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

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    uncledrew303
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 content. Would love a Spartan sports podcast I could play without fear when my kids are in the car.

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    2
    Bxtreme1
    United States10 months ago
  • 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, 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

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    1
    BigGrandpaJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Couch and the Rube

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TNwolfe
    United States3 years ago
  • 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 bundesliga.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthony48872
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and engaging banter between the hosts, often describing it as insightful and entertaining.
Some critiques focus on the hosts' political commentary, with certain listeners preferring a more sports-centric discussion.
Many find the podcast a reliable source for Michigan State-related content, commending the hosts for their expert analysis and relatable storytelling.

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Ep. 1104: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's lineup and ceiling; MSU football in the portal
Q: What does NIL infrastructure mean?
It refers to systems set up to support athletes' NIL opportunities, including staff and media rights partnerships.
Ep. 1104: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's lineup and ceiling; MSU football in the portal
Q: How does MSU's NIL compare to a year ago?
The approach has improved, and they are now positioned in the upper tier compared to competing programs.
Ep. 1097: Talkin' MSU's Pat Fitzgerald, College Football Playoff mess, Tigers and Scott Harris angst
Q: What was your impression of the hire by Michigan State?
Nicole expresses surprise at the speed of the hire and discusses challenges for Fitzgerald based on his past experience and current changes in college football.
Ep. 1098: Twitter Questions: Michigan football's mess, the Blue Wall, Max Bullough & MSU basketball
Q: How does Ward Manuel still have a job?
It seems he has to help hire the new football coach amidst instability in the administration.
Ep. 1080: Twitter Question Friday: An MSU football therapy session
Q: Is the best case plausible scenario for MSU football terminating Smith after a loss to Indiana?
It's a possibility that if MSU performs poorly against Indiana, they could look for a shift, especially with the pressure mounting as Michigan looms subsequent in the schedule.

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2. Nicole Auerbach
3. Nick Baumgartner
4. Gretchen Whitmer
5. Cody Stabenhagen
6. Zach Osterman
7. Harry Gagnon
8. Steven Sippel

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