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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
Scotty Scheffler
Tigers Baseball
Xavier Booker
Pat Forty
Spencer Torkelson
Groovy Donuts

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 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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Recent Guests

Joe Rexrode
Sports journalist, bracketologist for The Athletic; co-host of Robbie and Rexrode on 1025 The Game in Nashville
The Athletic / 1025 The Game
Episode: Ep. 1121: Joe Rexrode on MSU basketball's NCAA tournament seeding and chances at a run
Brad Hoos
CEO of Outland Group and founder of Muscox
Muscox Quality Flannels / Out Loud group
Episode: Ep. 1120: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and changing hopes; and Fears vs. Yaxel for Big Ten POY
Omari Sankofa
Detroit Free Press Pistons beat writer
Detroit Free Press
Episode: Ep. 1118: MSU basketball faces pivotal test at Purdue; and Omari Sankofa on the Pistons
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
Harry Gagnon
Gambling expert and podcast host
BigAl.com
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
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?

Hosts

Graham Couch
Sports columnist at the Lansing State Journal; co-host of Couch and The Rube; frequent on-air analyst for MSU and Big Ten topics.
Jason Knick
Co-host known as 'The Rube'; hosts Couch and The Rube; partner in various media projects related to MSU sports and Detroit-area coverage.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 342 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 States5 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bxtreme1
    United Statesa year 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

    Apple Podcasts
    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 States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Some listeners wish for more consistent political neutrality and less politics integration.
A few critics note variability in episode length and pace, but generally positive sentiment.
Guests and topics like bracketology, NIL, and local business plugs are often seen as valuable additions.
Audience appreciates the knowledge, humor, and chemistry between the hosts.
Many praise deep MSU basketball and Big Ten analysis with entertaining banter.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#110
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Apple Podcasts
#185
Germany/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 1115: Ant Wright on MSU, Michigan and Big Ten basketball; and Mick Cronin is a baby
Q: What is the fear for Michigan in the postseason?
There may be concerns about how well Michigan can perform when teams slow the game down and limit their transition opportunities.
Ep. 1111: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's annual swoon and point guard problems
Q: What do you think of this?
Well, the NCAA Tournament is entirely about matchups. So much about matchups.
Ep. 1111: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's annual swoon and point guard problems
Q: What was that game?
Not great, Bob. I want to love this team so much, but sometimes that performance was something.
Ep. 1111: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's annual swoon and point guard problems
Q: How was the postgame presser after Minnesota?
It was fine. He was fine. He's had some interesting ones there. He had the one, you remember the one where he was really pissed at AJ Hogard?
Ep. 1111: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's annual swoon and point guard problems
Q: Are you guys, you and Solari done with your fucking injury none thing finally?
Yes, finally none's available now, so that's good. Maybe he can play the point guard.

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What is Couch and The Rube about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Joe Rexrode
2. Brad Hoos
3. Omari Sankofa
4. Nick Baumgardner
5. Harry Gagnon
6. Nicole Auerbach
7. Gretchen Whitmer
8. Cody Stabenhagen

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