Ep. 903: Twitter Question Friday
Ep. 903: Twitter Question Friday
Ep. 901: MSU Basketball & the 4-0 Tigers
Ep. 901: MSU Basketball & the 4-0 Tigers
Ep. 859: Hot Take Sunday, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Nebraska, on QBs Sam Leavitt and Katin Houser, on some other names in MSU football's coaching search, on U-M sign-stealing scandal and what punishment might be coming, on MSU hoops and more.
Plus, a couple stories worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing – an ideal place for a date night, a drink after work, lunch with a colleague, trivia on Tuesdays or brunch on Sundays. Check out their outstanding menu and beer selection at MidtownBrewing.net.
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Ep. 858: Twitter Question Wednesday, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook app
We answered your Twitter questions – on Connor Stallions, Jim Harbaugh and Michigan and what punishment could come for their apparent brazen stealing of signs, on MSU football's coaching search and Urban Meyer, on MSU's quarterback situation, and on plenty on MSU basketball, too, from the freshmen to likely leading scorers and areas of concern.
Plus, a few stories worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, an ideal spot for a date night this weekend, brunch on Sundays, trivia on Tuesdays or a drink from their outstanding beer selection anytime. Visit MidtownBrewing.net to check out their terrific menu.
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Ep. 856: Twitter Question Thursday, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball and what we learned from the first exhibition game, on the growing allegations of cheating against Michigan's football program and the coverage of the U-M saga, on MSU's football program and its coaching search and more.
Plus a couple stories worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company company in downtown Lansing. Looking for something to do on Halloween, dress up and join Midtown Brewing Company's costume party Tuesday night trivia!
Ep. 855: U-M football's cheating allegations; MSU football's woes; MSU hoops begins; and our picks, presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company
Off the top, we dug into the sign-stealing allegations against Michigan football and what that could mean for the Wolverines. Plus the likelihood MSU football will lose many of its top young players. Then a good conversation with the Detroit Free Press' Shawn Windsor on MSU and U-M football, the Lions and MSU basketball (14:00). Plus, our football picks with Harry (38:30).
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Ep. 854: Hot Take Monday, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's football team, its 49-0 loss to Michigan, MSU's quarterback situation, the coaching search, Hitler on the video board at Spartan Stadium, MSU's basketball roster, the Lions' loss, concerns about Jared Goff and more.
Plus, a couple stories presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, the ideal place for a date night, lunch with a colleague, a drink after work, Trivia Tuesdays or brunch on Sundays. Visit MidtownBrewing.net.
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Ep. 852: Nick Baumgardner on the MSU-Michigan game and the Lions; and our best bets, presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company
The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joined us for a good conversation on Michigan State and Michigan football and the matchup this Saturday, as well as the Lions, their ceiling this season and the future of Jared Goff. Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us to pick this week's college football and NFL games.
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Ep. 851: Hot Take Monday, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the state of Michigan State's football team, MSU's collapse at Rutgers, the matchup with Michigan, how bad this Saturday and season might get, on MSU basketball saving the vibe, on the Lions, the wonderful Detroit Lions, on how much Jared Goff deserves in a new contract, and more.
Plus, a couple stories worth telling, brought to you buy Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, an ideal place for any occasion - from Trivia Tuesdays to brunch on Sundays, to date nights and work lunches. You'll love the vibe, the character and the food, along with an outstanding beer selection. See for yourself at MidtownBrewing.net.
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Ep. 849: Joe Rexrode on the MSU football coaching search and our picks with Harry, presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company
Former Michigan State beat writer Joe Rexrode, now a columnist with The Athletic, joined us for a conversation on MSU football and his column on the MSU coaching search — on Urban Meyer, Pat Narduzzi, etc. — and the direction the Spartans should go (18:00). Then Harry Gagnon joined us to pick this week's college football and NFL games, including MSU-Rutgers and the Lions-Bucs (44:00).
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Ep. 848: Hot Take Monday, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's football coaching search, strong feelings about Urban Meyer as a candidate and the responses to that possibility, on the Lions' ceiling and Jared Goff's future, on MSU's surging hockey program, MSU's basketball team, Cider Mill hell, us as models for MuskOx flannels and more.
Plus a couple stories worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing - a great place for just about any occasion, including Trivia Tuesdays, beginning at 7 o'clock. Check out their menu and beer selection at MidtownBrewing.net.
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Ep. 846: MSU football falls, basketball begins; Lions pound Packers; Tigers change voices, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
To open, Jason regaled us with tales from his trip to see the Lions pound the Packers in Green Bay. Then we dove into a conversation on Michigan State football (10:30) — the QB situation, an NIL collective ending contracts and the coaching search (Holy, Urban Meyer). Then a conversation on the Tigers (29:30) — Bally's Sports cutting ties with Matt Shepard and concerning words from GM Scott Harris — before a discussion on the latest with MSU basketball (34:00), which held its media day Tuesday. Plus, we pick this week's college football and NFL games with Harry (42:00) and share our best Premier League soccer bets.
Plus, a couple stories worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. Another good reason to check out Midtown Brewing Company: Trivia Tuesdays, beginning at 7 p.m. Test your knowledge and have fun, while enjoying the great character, menu and beer selection at Midtown.
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Ep. 845: MSU basketball begins; MSU football faces decisions; and our picks, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook
In our latest show – presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company – we opened digging into the latest with MSU's football program, including a week of decisions for a number of players on MSU's roster. Then, on a more fun note, we dove into the beginning of MSU basketball practice and the early storylines for this anticipated group. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our college football and NFL football picks (22:00). Followed by a good conversation with Des Moines Register Iowa Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow on Iowa's own misery on offense and what the Spartans can expect Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium (44:00).
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Ep. 842: Hot Takes Monday - on MSU football and the Lions, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's lopsided loss to Washington as it begins the post-Mel Tucker era, what's in store for the rest of MSU's season, the program's future and more, along with reactions to the Lions' frustrating loss to the Seahawks and a few fun, off-topic takes.
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Ep. 841: Mel Tucker saga, Matt Charboneau signs off; Harry’s picks and Twitter Questions, presented by FireKeepers Casino iCasino and Sportsbook app.
We opened with a conversation about the Mel Tucker saga, how fans are feeling about Tucker's removal as head coach and this week's MSU game against Washington. Then Matt Charboneau joined us to discuss his exit from the Detroit News and memories from his time on the MSU beat (17:00). Followed by our college football and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon (36:00). Plus, more than an hour of your Twitter questions on MSU football, the future of the program and more (59:00).
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Ep. 836: Previewing MSU-CMU, College Football Picks and Twitter Questions
Ep. 836: Previewing MSU-CMU, College Football Picks and Twitter Questions, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook.
We opened digging into criticism of Mel Tucker, including in a recent column. Then we previewed Michigan State football's opener against Central Michigan with a good conversation with the voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, on this CMU team and what problems CMU could cause MSU (13:45). Then Harry Gagnon joined us to picked this week's college football games against the spread (29:45). Plus, we answered your Twitter questions (64:00) on MSU football and more.
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Twitter Question Wednesday - on MSU football and more
Ep. 834: Twitter Question Wednesday - on MSU football and more, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook
We answered your Twitter questions – on MSU football projections, what would make Mel Tucker's tenure successful, the "Blue Wall" of course, smart bets, tattoo bets, wedding tips and more.
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Ep. 832: Twitter Question Friday
Ep. 832: Twitter Question Friday, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook
We answered your Twitter questions – on fears about Michigan State football recruiting, Mel Tucker's two coordinators, MSU's place in the new Big Ten, the Spartans' strengths this season, who we'd like to kick out of the Big Ten, what would be a successful season for the Lions, celebrity crushes and, to begin, what we're betting this weekend.
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Ep. 831: MSU Football has a Defense? And the Latest on Big Ten Expansion
Ep. 831: MSU Football has a Defense? And the Latest on Big Ten Expansion, presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company
We opened talking about the improved depth and size on MSU's defensive front and how that gives the Spartans' defense a chance to be solid for the first time in the Mel Tucker era. Then good conversations with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman (18:00) on the future of the Big Ten and the Seattle Times' Mike Vorel (40:00) on Washington heading to the Big Ten and the Huskies football team this season.
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Ep. 830: Hot Take Sunday
Ep. 830: Hot Take Sunday, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what Big Ten expansion means for schools like MSU, on how the league might eventually break up into divisions, on MSU's quarterbacks and team, on AJ Hoggard's pro prospects, on the USWNT exiting the World Cup, on the Lions, Tigers and more.
Plus, a couple stories worth telling presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. Come play Trivia on Tuesday nights at Midtown Brewing Company, beginning at 7 p.m. It's a great way to try their amazing menu and outstanding drink offerings, which you can find at MidtownBrewing.net.
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