Couch and The Rube

Ep. 697: Talkin' MSU basketball with Shawn Windsor

Off the top, we dug into Julius Marble's departure from MSU and Joey Hauser's return and what it means for the Spartans. Then a great conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on the MSU hoops roster, the Tigers and Lions draft.

Ep. 696: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours - on what we learned about MSU's football team Saturday, what to expect this season, on ways MSU could make the spring game event better, on Emoni Bates, the Tigers and more.

Ep. 695: Twitter Question Thursday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on MSU football's roster, recruiting and critical position battles this Saturday and beyond, on MSU basketball, Malik Hall's future and what the roster might look like, and on the Lions, Pistons and Tigers, things we've thrown at people and more.

Ep. 694: MSU Hoops Lineup News; and Pistons Talk with James Edwards III

Off the top we dug into the possibilities for MSU's basketball lineup, if Joey Hauser stays and Malik Hall changes positions. And do MSU fans have a responsibility to make an effort to get to the spring football game? Plus, a great conversation with The Athletic's James Edwards (17:32) on Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' future and who they're targeting in the draft. And our NBA, golf and Premier League picks with Harry.

Ep. 693: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's basketball roster and football spring game and hopes and worries about this football season, on Juwan Howard to the Lakers, the Tigers' opening weekend, the Masters, jackass reporters who might also be jerks and more.

Ep. 692: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU's basketball roster, on Joey Hauser, Mady Sissoko and potential transfers, on Dwayne Stephens' departure to WMU, whether anyone with go with him, and who might replace him, on MSU football this season and how close the program is to contending, on Tiger Woods and the Tigers and more.

Ep. 691: Talkin' MSU hoops and the Masters with Brendan Quinn from Augusta

We dug into Dwayne Stephens' departure from MSU's basketball coaching staff, what it means for the Spartans, Joey Hauser's possible return. Then, Harry Gagnon's MLB season wins picks and best Masters bets, followed by a conversation with Brendan Quinn at the Masters, on Tigers Woods, Max Christie and more.

Ep. 690: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Max Christie's decision to test the NBA draft waters and the odds he'll return to Michigan State, on what MSU needs to do in the transfer portal, the end of Coach K (with lots of Coach K voice impressions from the Rube), the greatest weeks in sports coming this November and December, and more.

Ep.690: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Max Christie's decision to test the NBA draft waters and the odds he'll return to Michigan State, on what MSU needs to do in the transfer portal, the end of Coach K (with lots of Coach K voice impressions from the Rube), the greatest weeks in sports coming this November and December, and more.

Ep. 689: Twitter Question Friday

Ep. 688: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State's basketball roster, who might leave, what sort of player they might bring in, what next year's team has to become to be considered a success, if U-M should replace MSU in the Champions Classic, whether the Tigers will win over 78.5 games, if the Lions should drive QB Willis and more. And an update on The Rube.

Ep. 687: Talkin' MSU hoops with Shawn Windsor and picking the games with Harry

A good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on the state of MSU hoops, the anxiety of fans, how close the Spartans truly are to contending, and also Michigan's run and why it's happened. Plus, picking the Sweet 16 games with Harry.

Ep. 686: Hot Take Tuesday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on this MSU basketball season, the NCAA tournament performances, the loss to Duke and what's ahead for roster and program. Plus, U-M's Sweet 16 run, Juwan Howard, the Big Ten's flop, college refs and more.

Ep. 685: NCAA tournament preview special, including your Twitter questions

We made our NCAA tournament picks with Harry, including MSU vs. Davidson as one of the lines we really like. Plus, a good conversation with Davidson play-by-play voice Jarod Latch on Foster Loyer, the Wildcats and their matchup with MSU. Then, your Twitter questions on MSU basketball, Spartan football and more.

Ep. 684: Hot Take Selection Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's NCAA tournament draw, on the matchup with Davidson and Foster Loyer, on facing Duke and ending Coach K's run, on U-M's NCAA tourney bid and draw, and more.

Ep. 683: MSU and Michigan hoops with Shawn Windsor, and our Big Ten tourney picks

A good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor - on MSU hoops this month and what MSU's roster will be next season, U-M's chances in March, on Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, and when we might see baseball. Plus, our Big Ten tournament picks.

Ep. 683: MSU and Michigan Hoops with Shawn Windsor, and our Big Ten Tourney Picks

A good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor - on MSU hoops this month and what MSU's roster will be next season, U-M's chances in March, on Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, and when we might see baseball. Plus, our Big Ten tournament picks.

Ep. 682: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into your hot takes and ours in the aftermath of MSU basketball's win Sunday over Maryland – what it means or doesn't mean for the postseason, the Spartans' Big Ten tournament path, lineup choices moving forward and more.

Ep. 681: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your pointed Twitter questions on Michigan State's basketball team, its problems, its roster and its future.

Ep. 680: Why MSU's basketball team is the way it is and college hoops picks with Harry

We dug into why MSU's basketball team is the way it is right now – its flaws, its roster, hopes and concerns moving forward, this season and beyond. Then our college basketball picks, MSU at Ohio State included, with the great Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 679: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what MSU's win over Purdue really means, on lineup changes, Tyson Walker's shot, the Michigan game on Tuesday and more.

Ep. 678: Twitter Question Thursday Night

We dug into your Twitter questions – on the sinking state of MSU's basketball team, on the reasons for the struggle, the coaching, the roster and more.

Ep. 677: Hot Take Monday

We dug into your hot takes and ours – on Juwan Howard and the slap and fracas at Wisconsin, on Tyson Walker and MSU basketball, and more.

Ep. 676: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU basketball's roster and team, on Izzo, on making the NCAA tournament, on Harbaugh's contract, our worst job interviews, celebrity crushes and more.

Ep. 675: MSU Hoops Talk with Brendan Quinn and Picks with Harry

We dug into what's going on with Michigan State's basketball team, what to make of this roster now and going forward, including a conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn on the state of the Spartans and the Big Ten. Plus, our picks with Harry.

Ep. 674: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on AJ Hoggard and Tyson Walker and the potential and hopes and fears for MSU basketball, on the disaster that is Super Bowl prop bets, how to feel about Matthew Stafford and more.

Ep. 673: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on whether MSU should make a lineup move and why it should be Malik Hall, what to do at the point guard spot, whether The Izzone is overrated and more – including our worst party stories, worst injuries we've witnessed and Super Bowl props .

Ep. 672: Finding a remedy for MSU's basketball team and Super Bowl picks and prop bets with Harry

We dug into the sudden concern surrounding MSU's basketball team and the moves and player performances needed to keep the wheels from coming off and get things headed back in the right direction. Plus, our Super Bowl picks and a bevy of fun prop bets with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 671: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what to make of this MSU basketball team, what this roster still needs, Jim Harbaugh's clumsy return to U-M and OC's Josh Gattis' exit. Plus, the state of New Jersey and posing for photos with dead people.

Ep. 670: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU's basketball team, who might return next season, on the Jim Harbaugh story and how it's being covered, on Mel Tucker and his recruiting, and more.

Ep. 669: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Michigan, the emergence of AJ Hoggard, Max Christie showing some teeth, Juwan Howard's coaching, Jim Harbaugh and the Vikings, Matthew Stafford in the Super Bowl and more.

Ep. 668: Twitter Question Friday

Ep. 668: Twitter Question Thursday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on hopes, fears and suggestions for Michigan State's basketball team, the future of MSU's point guard position, facing U-M, when MSU football will land a five-star recruit, Baseball Hall of Fame voters being ass and more – including the debut of a new accent. Plus, we picked this week's NFL playoff games and the MSU-Michigan basketball game with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 667: Hot Take Monday

We dug our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's emphatic win at Wisconsin, on the epic NFL playoff weekend and Bills-Chiefs finish and more.

Ep. 666: Twitter Question Thursday

We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU's chances of still being an elite basketball team and Izzo's coaching, MSU football recruiting and transfers, both coming and going, Harbaugh's future, Emoni Bates' regrets, the Lions drafting a QB, bad smells and the real relationship between us, Couch and The Rube.

Ep. 665: Foster Loyer's resurgence; Colton Pouncy on MSU football; and our picks with Harry

We dug into former MSU guard Foster Loyer's resurgence at Davidson and why it didn't happen for him with the Spartans. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on this important and interesting MSU football offseason. Plus, our NFL playoff picks with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 665: Foster Loyer's Resurgence; Colton Pouncy on MSU football; and Our Picks with Harry

We dug into former MSU guard Foster Loyer's resurgence at Davidson and why it didn't happen for him with the Spartans. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on this important and interesting MSU football offseason. Plus, our NFL playoff picks with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 664: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours (which were particularly spicy) – on what to make of what happened last week with MSU's basketball team, the matchup and rotation decisions by Tom Izzo and the staff, and more.

Ep. 663: Twitter Question Thursday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on what to make of Tyson Walker and Marcus Bingham not finishing MSU's win over Minnesota, how MSU will finish in the Big Ten, the Spartans' Big Ten football schedule and win total next season and more.

Ep. 662: Brendan Quinn on MSU and U-M hoops; and picking this week's NFL playoff games with Harry

The Athletic's Brendan Quinn joined us for good discussion on MSU and U-M hoops, the direction of the two teams, whether they'll make up the game and who will win the Big Ten. Plus, we reveal the winners of the Couch and The Rube pick'em contest and then pick this week's NFL playoff games with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 661: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on U-M calling off the game against MSU at the 11th hour (and all the feelings about it), on the Lions winning and losing the No. 1 pick, MSU football recruiting and more.

Ep. 660: Twitter Question Thursday; Jayden Reed Returns to MSU; Our Picks with Harry

We opened by digging into why Jayden Reed is returning to MSU and what it means for the Spartans, before getting into our takeaways from MSU's latest basketball game. Then our picks with Harry, including the MSU-Michigan hoops game, and then spent nearly 90 minutes answering your Twitter questions.

Ep. 660: Twitter Question Thursday; Jayden Reed returns to MSU; Our picks with Harry

We opened by digging into why Jayden Reed is returning to MSU and what it means for the Spartans, before getting into our takeaways from MSU's latest basketball game. Then our picks with Harry, including the MSU-Michigan hoops game, and then spent nearly 90 minutes answering your Twitter questions.

Ep. 659: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's Peach Bowl win, the state of the program and what should happen next, as well as U-M's CFB Playoff loss and the state of that program, hopes for Spartan hoops and more, including The Rube's rant on our reactions to the deaths of John Madden and Betty White.

Ep. 658: MSU hoops, picks with Harry and Twitter Questions to close out 2021

In our final show of 2021, we dug into the state of MSU's basketball program and then made our football picks with Harry Gagnon (including revisiting MSU-Pitt in the Peach Bowl and Michigan-Georgia in the CFP semifinals), before spending the rest of the show answering your Twitter questions.

Ep. 657: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the opportunity for MSU QB Payton Thorne and players like Elijah Collins in the Peach Bowl, what this MSU basketball team might become, the Lions looking like world-beaters Sunday (and costing us all money), our fears that COVID might screw things up for us again in our sporting lives, and more.

Ep. 656: Twitter Question Thursday

We dug into your Twitter questions on what to make of a Peach Bowl without Kenneth Walker, how to bet the game now, the best players in this MSU football recruiting class and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling, including, by request, a retelling of "Santa Rube."

Ep. 655: Colton Pouncy on MSU football signing day and our bowl picks with Harry

We dug into MSU football's recruiting class and signing day happenings. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on the Spartans and what to expect from this class and from Mel Tucker in recruiting. Plus, our bowl picks with Harry and can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 654: Hot Take Sunday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on changing hopes for this MSU basketball team, the Heisman (whatever that is), Desmond Howard and U-of-M folk, things that are annoying you and us and more.

Ep. 653: Twitter Question Thursday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on Kenneth Walker's Heisman snub, the smugness of Michigan fans, the beauty of Jaden Akins, the rekindling of Joey Hauser's jump shot, the ceiling of this MSU basketball team, our most embarrassing stories from high school and more.