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Couch and The Rube

Graham Couch & Jason Knick
Michigan State Basketball
Michigan State University
Michigan State Football
Detroit Lions
Detroit Tigers
MSU Basketball
NCAA Tournament
Big Ten Conference
College Football
NCAA
Michigan State University Football
Michigan Football
MSU Football
Lions
NIL
NCAA Basketball
Big Ten
Tom Izzo
Jonathan Smith
Trey Holloman

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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Latest Episodes

The Athletic's Notre Dame football beat writer Pete Sampson joined us for a conversation on the Irish — just how good this Notre Dame team is, the rivalry with Michigan State, and how this matchup between Notre Dame and MSU might go on Saturday night... more

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football after its Week 2 performance against Eastern Michigan and heading into Saturday's game at Notre Dame, on the Detroit Lions' performance in an overtime win against the Saints, on Michigan fo... more

We answered your questions on Michigan State football heading into Week 2, what success looks like against Eastern Michigan and this season, on Michigan football and Bryce Underwood, on Detroit media and the Blue Wall, on rushing the field, Izzo and ... more

Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor joined us for a conversation on MSU's football team, Michigan's football team and the clock fiasco at the end of the Western Michigan game, as well as the new Freep Sports Show he and editor Andrew Birkle ar... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Briggs
Sports columnist at Toledo Blade
Toledo Blade
Episode: Ep. 1169: Dave Briggs on Toledo football, and MSU football-eve Twitter questions
Cody Stavenhagen
Senior writer for The Athletic covering the Tigers
The Athletic
Episode: Ep. 1152: MSU's basketball team debuts at Moneyball, and Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers
Chris Vanini
Senior writer for The Athletic, MSU alumnus
The Athletic
Episode: Ep. 1148: Twitter Questions, and Chris Vannini on college football, Brendan Sorsby and MSU
Nolan Jamber
Michigan State student, intern new to the show
MSU
Episode: Ep. 1145: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, football and the BOT, and Hinch, Harris and the Tigers
Nick Baumgardner
The Athletic writer and co-host of Welcome to Detroit podcast
The Athletic
Episode: Ep. 1131: Izzo's Suns comments and media tour, and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, MSU and Michigan
Steven Izzo
MSU basketball player and coach's son, guest on the episode
Michigan State University
Episode: Ep. 1128: A conversation with Steven Izzo, as MSU basketball gets set for the Sweet 16
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

Hosts

Graham Couch
Host of the show and sports columnist with deep roots in MSU sports coverage.
Jason Knick
Co-host known for 'The Rube', brings humor and local sports insight.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 351 ratings
  • Not a fan of recent change

    I understand the need for some help with the show, but I’m not here to listen to a nepo baby get his shot at being on the radio. Love listening to you guys, but not the new intern. I’m sure he’ll be ok someday, but I’ll listen to other stuff for now. See ya in the fall 🫡

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nate12and35
    United States3 months ago
  • Goats

    Easily the best podcast on msu sports and perhaps the best on Detroit sports as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Otisius14
    United States3 months ago
  • Not Awful

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    uncledrew303
    United States10 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 States2 years ago

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Many say it's the go-to Michigan sports podcast with entertaining, insightful takes.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and banter.
Fans enjoy the mix of MSU content, local culture, and sponsor plugs.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 1163: Twitter Questions: MSU football gets rolling, and did we give up on the Tigers too early?
Q: Eric Schultz asks if MSU players are buying into the Pat Fitzgerald mindset and what the tea leaves indicate.
The hosts convey that there is no public disaffection among players yet; they sense a positive buy-in and improved accountability under Fitzgerald, though they acknowledge it may change as the season unfolds.
Ep. 1158: Joe Rexrode on college football and the saga at Michigan and situation at MSU
Q: How do you see the role of transparency in college athletics, especially with Michigan and MSU involved?
He emphasizes that transparency matters to stakeholders and that universities often mitigate damage after scandals, but argues that public accountability and clear communication are essential for trust and long-term stability.
Ep. 1158: Joe Rexrode on college football and the saga at Michigan and situation at MSU
Q: Do you think the 12 million report exists or was necessary, and what is your take on the transparency around it?
Rexrode argues there should have been a transparent, publicly available findings report; he questions the necessity and value of a private, expensive investigation and suggests journalists or independent investigators could have delivered useful insights without such a cost.
Ep. 1158: Joe Rexrode on college football and the saga at Michigan and situation at MSU
Q: What do you make of what's going on at MSU and the state of things there?
Rexrode notes that MSU has had a significant positive development in athletics with leadership moves, particularly around Izzo and the potential for Pat Fitzgerald to influence the athletics program, while acknowledging ongoing board issues and the importance of leadership stability for athletic success.
Ep. 1152: MSU's basketball team debuts at Moneyball, and Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers
Q: What's this season like covering this Tigers team?
Cody describes the season as a soap opera, with injuries and a surprising amount of resilience; he notes it's been both challenging and oddly compelling as they hover around contention and navigate managerial decisions amid underperforming hitters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Couch and The Rube

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

Two Michigan-focused sports talk hosts deliver long-form, banter-driven episodes centered on MSU football and basketball, Detroit pro teams, and national sports happenings. Across recent episodes they riff on leadership decisions in college athletics, NIL, sponsorships, and the evolving media landscape, while sprinkling personal anecdotes, travel stories, and local business plugs. The format blends analysis with humorous takes, crowd questions, and frequent sponsor reads, creating a casual, listener-friendly vibe that appeals to regional sports fans who enjoy a mix of deep dives and lighthearted banter. A standout trait is the chemistry between hosts, which fuels candid debates about leadership, finances, and the practical realities of mode... more

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Recent guests on Couch and The Rube include:

1. Dave Briggs
2. Cody Stavenhagen
3. Chris Vanini
4. Nolan Jamber
5. Nick Baumgardner
6. Steven Izzo
7. Nicole Auerbach
8. Nick Baumgartner

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