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The Only Podcast - A Michigan State University Sports Podcast

John Kirby, Bleav
Michigan State Spartans
Big Ten Conference
Michigan State University
Michigan State Men's Basketball
NCAA Men's Basketball
NCAA Basketball Tournament
Jonathan Smith
Michigan State Football
NCAA Tournament
Betonline
NFL
Transfer Portal
Purdue
North Carolina
Michigan State Hockey
Oregon State University
Alabama
Michigan State Athletics
Recruiting
Oregon State

For fans of the Michigan State University Spartans.

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Your MSU Spartans march onto the Sweet 16 - which is the 17th for Tom Izzo. He and his squad are promptly rewarded with a daunting matchup against UConn, and if you choose to peek ahead, a matchup vs. the Big East Champion or the ACC Champion. It was... more

Dance card is set. NDSU is up next! Previewing the Bison and then potential Round of 32 matchups. We share how far we think every Big Ten team can go this year, MSU's ceiling, and add some tournament team bits and bobs (that will probably not help yo... more

The MSU Men's Hoops team continues to run their own race, and are ahead of schedule. Austin and John discuss the Spartans taking Purdue's best punch and winning, then Indiana's mental toughness not meeting the March moment. We wrap discussing nationa... more

Hockey talk(?!) and we present the best college football rivalry you didn’t know existed. Also, a shellacking in Madison. Then the good guys bounced back with back to back dubs which were much more fun to talk about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ... more

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Hosts

Austin Smith
Co-host of The Only Podcast; focuses on MSU football and basketball analysis with a fan-first tone.
John Kirby
Co-host of The Only Podcast; provides in-depth MSU athletics commentary with humorous banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Three point lead

    Trey hollmen is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fggfgfhfgbvfbfggg
    United States10 months ago
  • The Pod

    Suffered through the AJ Hoggard era with these two, and they rarely upload now that he is gone. Shills, the both of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff the tip
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the Pod

    Austin and john are amazing hosts . Wish they wouldn’t make fun of me so much . I’m on Atkins in 2023 .

    Sincerely,

    Bert

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dugcop
    United States3 years ago
  • I respect it

    Austin and John have been hosting The Only Podcast for four years! But they doggedly refuse to change the logo that names the previous hosts, which, again, was four years ago. This accurately encapsulates the entire ethos of the show, and I respect it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beulahman
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative and Hilarious

    This podcast always give me a chuckle, the 2 hosts are quite funny, with some great MSU sports discussion inside of it. Would highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSU Sports Fan
    United States6 years ago

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Generally positive feedback highlighting entertaining, insightful MSU coverage and strong host chemistry; some critics note occasional sound issues or overly conjectural takes; fans appreciate the mix of analysis and humor and the podcast's consistency over years.

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Two MSU-focused hosts deliver informal yet knowledgeable sports commentary centered on Michigan State Spartans football and basketball, with frequent detours into recruiting, NIL dynamics, and Big Ten action. Episodes blend game analysis, player spotlights, and strategic discussions with lighthearted banter, aiming to entertain fans while staying connected to the latest MSU athletics developments. The show tends to favor candid, fan-first perspectives, and often references high-profile rivalries and national college sports context. A standout aspect is the duo's chemistry and their willingness to pivot between game breakdowns and broader program-level talk, making it approachable for devoted MSU followers but also engaging for general colle... more

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