Best Assorted Interests Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 1043, Part 2: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball hopes, MSU football and the Tigers 50:32

23h ago50:32

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In the second of a two-part podcast, we answered your questions on MSU basketball, including an injury to a big man and hopes for Kur Teng, on MSU football, J Batt, CMU, recruiting violations and the Tigers.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1043, Part 1: Twitter Questions: MSU football vibes and recruiting, and the Blue Wall 57:04

24h ago57:04

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In the first of a two-part podcast, we answered your questions on Michigan State football and changing vibes and recruiting, on Jonathan Smith expectations, on the Blue Wall and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1042: Talkin' MSU athletics and the Tigers with Shawn Windsor; U.S. Open bets with Harry 1:17:04

3d ago1:17:04

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A conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on MSU athletics and football after the hire of athletic director J Batt, on Michigan vs. the NCAA, the surging Tigers, and his night in jail (7:30) Then Harry Gagnon joined use as we tried to redeem ourselves with our U.S. Open best bets and more (48:00).…

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Ep. 1041: Hot Take Monday: How the House Settlement impacts MSU football and athletics 1:49:48

5d ago1:49:48

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We dug into our takes and yours – on how the House vs. the NCAA settlement impacts MSU athletics, on MSU's football roster, on the proper NCAA punishment for U-M, how J Batt should handle CMU, on the Tigers chasing big dreams, the French Open finals and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1040: Twitter Question Friday: What will J Batt's impact be on MSU football and athletics 1:50:53

8d ago1:50:53

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We answered your questions on the priorities and initial impressions of new Michigan State athletic director J Batt, on his influence on Jonathan Smith's MSU football program, Batt's power within MSU, on MSU basketball's roster relative to last year at this time, on U-M and the NCAA, MSU hockey recruiting, the Tigers, troughs, stadiums, untold stor…

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Ep. 1039: Hot Take Monday: MSU makes a statement in hiring J Batt as athletic director 1:26:24

12d ago1:26:24

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We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's new athletic director, J Batt, what we think of the hire, the challenges ahead at MSU, on MSU football and hoops, on the Tigers and Lions, people that annoy us and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1038: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football and basketball, NIL, the Tigers and "Michigan Men" 1:55:15

15d ago1:55:15

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We answered your questions on Michigan State football and whether fans should have faith in Jonathan Smith and for how long, on MSU basketball and whether Jase Richardson or another headliner could have been brought in through the transfer portal, on MSU's NIL situation, on U-M hoops and being a "Michigan Man", on how our show began and what we thi…

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Ep. 1037: Hot Take Monday: MSU football and basketball, and Tarik Skubal's future with the Tigers 1:36:15

18d ago1:36:15

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We dug into our takes and yours on Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith, on MSU basketball and Jase Richardson, NIL and the state of college sports, on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal and his future with the team, along with some deep thoughts on life and sport.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1036: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball concerns, football angst, and awkward moments 1:59:09

22d ago1:59:09

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We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball concerns and MSU football angst, questions about the state of the Spartans' football program and how fans feel about Jonathan Smith, and on the Tigers, freakin' Totten Hotspurs, awkward moments in life and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.…

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Ep. 1035: Talkin' Tigers and Lions with John Niyo; plus MSU football recruiting fan angst 1:02:51

24d ago1:02:51

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We opened with a conversation with Detroit News columnist John Niyo on the Detroit Tigers' start to the season, the story lines and what's real about this team and what might not be, and on the Lions' schedule, advantages and disadvantages and the window ahead (6:00). Then our discussion on MSU football fan angst stemming from a local recruit's dec…

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Ep. 1034: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and football, the Tigers, Lions and more 1:36:51

26d ago1:36:51

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, the Spartans' new point guard, next year's roster and Tom Izzo's approach to the transfer portal, on MSU football and donor support for Jonathan Smith, on what the Tigers still need, the Lions schedule, bad golf bets, life's predicaments and more.…

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Ep. 1033: Twitter Questions: MSU football and basketball, the Tigers, the Rube in prison and more 1:49:40

1M ago1:49:40

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We answered your questions on Michigan State football and basketball, on the state of both programs, Tom Izzo and Jonathan Smith, on MSU's athletic director situation, sports that could be cut, on punishment for Michigan football, on the Tigers, on The Rube in Prison, and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.…

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Ep. 1032: Challenges for MSU's new AD, Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers, and best bets with Harry 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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We opened with a discussion on Michigan State athletics and the challenges ahead for the next AD. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers' season, roster and future (13:00). Plus, our best bets on NBA, NHL, golf and soccer with Harry Gagnon, who also just killed a rattlesnake with his bare hands (39:00).…

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Ep. 1031: Hot Take Monday: MSU's athletic director and donors, and Sherrone Moore's suspension 1:35:14

1M ago1:35:14

1:35:14

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's athletic director, on Alan Haller and MSU's donors, on the football program and Jonathan Smith, on U-M's self-imposed suspension of Sherrone Moore, on the Tigers, the Pistons and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1030: Twitter Question Friday: On Alan Haller's firing and MSU football and athletics 1:23:35

1M ago1:23:35

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We answered your questions on the firing of Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller and the reasons for it, whether it was justified, what MSU needs in its next AD for its football program and athletic department, on MSU's basketball roster, the Tigers, Pistons and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1029: Hot Take Monday: MSU football and hoops, the Pistons, refs, Tigers and NFL draft 1:37:31

2M ago1:37:31

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We dug into our takes and yours — on the state of MSU football and basketball, and MSU sports in general, on fan concerns and negativity around the Spartan football program and whether it's overdone, on the Pistons and accountability for refs, on trusting Brad Holmes, on Shedeur Sanders, the Tigers, why anyone would ever attend an NFL draft, disapp…

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Ep. 1028: Twitter Questions: The state of play with MSU basketball and football, and the NFL draft 1:41:21

2M ago1:41:21

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We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball and football and the state of play with each — MSU basketball recruiting and portal targets, the lack of juice around the MSU football program and more. Plus, the Lions' NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders, the Pistons, the best Tigers' storylines, and a couple stories worth telling.…

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Ep. 1027: James Edwards on the Pistons and MSU hoops; Nick Baumgardner on the Lions and MSU football 58:52

2M ago58:52

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We were joined by The Athletic's James Edwards for a conversation on the Pistons-Knicks playoff series, the future of the Pistons, and the state of MSU basketball (5:00). Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' NFL draft priorities, the Lions roster, his favorite players atop the draft, and the state of MSU football (…

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Ep. 1026: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and football transfer portal hopes and angst 1:38:01

2M ago1:38:01

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We dug into our takes and yours — on the likelihood Michigan State basketball will add a heralded freshman (say Darius Adams) or transfer, on MSU football losing Dillon Tatum to the transfer portal, on how fans, writers, administrators and coaches all stink right now at handling the offseason in college sports and why that is, and on the Pistons' p…

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Ep. 1025: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball lands another transfer. What to make of the roster now? 1:54:52

2M ago1:54:52

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, the addition of transfer Tre Fort, what else the Spartans need or might do in the portal, the rotation next season, Michigan and Purdue making portal moves, what to think of MSU football this spring, the Tigers, the Pistons, life advice and more.…

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Ep. 1024: Hot Take Monday: Next moves for MSU basketball, and Rory at the Masters 1:35:36

2M ago1:35:36

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball entering a pivotal time with the transfer portal, on MSU's roster needs, on Tre Holloman and Kalen Glenn, on MSU football, on Rory and the Masters, the Tigers, Pistons, adults wearing jerseys, our goof-ups and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1023: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball reels in a transfer. How does he fit? What's next? 2:01:52

2M ago2:01:52

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, the addition of transfer Kaleb Glenn, how he fits, what MSU still needs most in the portal, on MSU's roster, adult fans wearing jerseys and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1022: MSU basketball in the portal, Brendan Quinn from the Masters, and Masters bets with Harry 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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We opened talking about Jase Richardson's departure from MSU and the fan base's lack of trust in Tom Izzo when it comes to the transfer portal. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn, from Augusta, on covering the Masters, this year's storylines, the NCAA tournament and how MSU stacked up with the teams in the Final Four (8:00).…

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Ep. 1021: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, the transfer portal and the Tigers 1:41:50

2M ago1:41:50

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We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, MSU's roster, the transfer portal, NIL, Michigan's program, the Tigers, Pistons and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling, including The Rube getting into an altercation in the parking garage before the show.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1020: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's next chapter and more 2:14:04

2M ago2:14:04

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, MSU's roster next season, the transfer portal, Tre Holloman, MSU football, the Tigers and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling, including stories of the times we both fell for scams recently.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 1043, Part 2: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball hopes, MSU football and the Tigers 50:32

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Ep. 1043, Part 1: Twitter Questions: MSU football vibes and recruiting, and the Blue Wall 57:04

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Ep. 1042: Talkin' MSU athletics and the Tigers with Shawn Windsor; U.S. Open bets with Harry 1:17:04

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Ep. 1041: Hot Take Monday: How the House Settlement impacts MSU football and athletics 1:49:48

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Ep. 1040: Twitter Question Friday: What will J Batt's impact be on MSU football and athletics 1:50:53

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Ep. 1039: Hot Take Monday: MSU makes a statement in hiring J Batt as athletic director 1:26:24

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Ep. 1038: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football and basketball, NIL, the Tigers and "Michigan Men" 1:55:15

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Ep. 1037: Hot Take Monday: MSU football and basketball, and Tarik Skubal's future with the Tigers 1:36:15

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Ep. 1036: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball concerns, football angst, and awkward moments 1:59:09

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Ep. 1035: Talkin' Tigers and Lions with John Niyo; plus MSU football recruiting fan angst 1:02:51

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Ep. 1034: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and football, the Tigers, Lions and more 1:36:51

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Ep. 1033: Twitter Questions: MSU football and basketball, the Tigers, the Rube in prison and more 1:49:40

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Ep. 1032: Challenges for MSU's new AD, Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers, and best bets with Harry 1:00:00

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Ep. 1031: Hot Take Monday: MSU's athletic director and donors, and Sherrone Moore's suspension 1:35:14

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Ep. 1030: Twitter Question Friday: On Alan Haller's firing and MSU football and athletics 1:23:35

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Ep. 1029: Hot Take Monday: MSU football and hoops, the Pistons, refs, Tigers and NFL draft 1:37:31

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Ep. 1028: Twitter Questions: The state of play with MSU basketball and football, and the NFL draft 1:41:21

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Ep. 1027: James Edwards on the Pistons and MSU hoops; Nick Baumgardner on the Lions and MSU football 58:52

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Ep. 1026: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and football transfer portal hopes and angst 1:38:01

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Ep. 1025: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball lands another transfer. What to make of the roster now? 1:54:52

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Ep. 1024: Hot Take Monday: Next moves for MSU basketball, and Rory at the Masters 1:35:36

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Ep. 1023: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball reels in a transfer. How does he fit? What's next? 2:01:52

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Ep. 1022: MSU basketball in the portal, Brendan Quinn from the Masters, and Masters bets with Harry 1:05:36

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Ep. 1021: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, the transfer portal and the Tigers 1:41:50

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Ep. 1020: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's next chapter and more 2:14:04

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