Couch and The Rube
986 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 123 ratingsGraham 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 national story, sports gambling and life’s relatable predicaments. Hosts Graham Couch, a sports columnist at the Lansing State Journal, and Jason Knick, “The Rube,” bring you two hours a day of the topics and stories that grab you — often with your input and through insightful interviews with those who know the stories best.
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Episodes
Ep. 714: MSU football recruiting momentum and James Edwards projects the Pistons' NBA draft
June 15, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe dug into Michigan State football's surge of recruiting momentum, what it means for MSU's program and where it's all headed. Then The Athletic's James Edwards joined us with insight on the Pistons' thinking heading into the NBA draft and what could happen with Jerami Grant. Plus, Harry Gagnon's U.S. Open and NBA Finals picks and our regrets over bets we didn't make.
Ep. 713: Back from Vacation Hot Takes
June 13, 2022 00:19 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe returned from vacation Sunday night, digging into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football's immense recruiting momentum, Mel Tucker, the Thomas Kelley MSU basketball hire, the Tigers, Casey Mize, LIV, marriage and more.
Ep. 712: Twitter Questions (before The Rube's wedding)
May 26, 2022 00:17 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn our final show before a break for The Rube's wedding, we dug into your Twitter questions on Michigan State basketball's roster, on Big Ten realignment, what would make for better divisions and whether it makes sense to get rid of divisions altogether, which appears to be happening. Also, Izzo's staff, MSU and U-M football season wins over-unders, The Rube's pending nuptials and more.
Ep. 711: Talkin' MSU's basketball roster with coach Rick Carter and marriage advice (and picks) from Harry
May 25, 2022 23:15 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBWe dug into MSU's basketball roster with former Division I assistant coach and MSU graduate assistant Rick Carter - on why Izzo isn't adding a transfer, the potential of the current roster and where NIL and the transfer portal are taking the sport. Plus, NBA, NFL, golf and soccer bets with Harry Gagnon.
Ep. 710: Hot Take Sunday
May 23, 2022 00:45 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBWe dug into our hot takes and yours – on Tom Izzo's approach to Michigan State's basketball roster, what expectations should be for next year's MSU team, what American sports can learn from an epic Premier League final weekend, great bets, the Tigers, Tiger Woods and more, including appearances by Yoda voice and Coach K voice.
Ep. 709: Twitter Question Saturday
May 21, 2022 14:31 - 2 hours - 147 MBWe dug into your Twitter questions – on Tom Izzo's decision to stand pat with Michigan State's roster, the potential perils of doing so, MSU football, the early betting line for the Spartans and Wolverines, life, love and some fun comparisons.
Ep. 708: Why Izzo isn't adding a transfer and the Pistons' lottery options
May 18, 2022 23:26 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWe dug into my conversation with Tom Izzo and why MSU isn't adding a transfer big man, then dove into which players might be there for the Pistons to select with the fifth pick in the NBA draft. Plus, Harry Gagnon's PGA championship, NBA and NHL picks.
Ep. 707: Hot Take Sunday
May 16, 2022 00:18 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWe dug into our hot takes and yours – on the perils of eliminating of divisions in Big Ten football and how to make it work, on the big-time recruits visiting Mel Tucker's program, on the sense of things with MSU basketball, on wives showing up in the studio and nearly ending the show and more.
Ep. 706: Twitter Questions Wednesday night
May 12, 2022 00:39 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, how much faith fans should have in him, where the program is headed, how MSU can compete in NIL, the Tigers, Lions, that moment when we thought our significant others might leave us, and more. Plus, what we're betting and, off the top, our thoughts on Adreian Payne.
Ep. 705: Hot Take Sunday
May 08, 2022 23:29 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBWe dug into our hot takes and yours - on MSU basketball, the Spartans' new big man recruit, what should be done in the transfer portal and how much patience fans should have, on Tom Izzo, on the Tigers, Al Avila, AJ Hinch and the pivotal week ahead, and more.
Ep. 704: Twitter Questions
May 05, 2022 00:19 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBWe dug into your Twitter questions – on Max Christie's decision ahead, MSU competing in the NIL era, MSU's hire of hockey coach Adam Nightingale, over-unders for the Lions and Spartans, MSU football transfers and more.
Ep. 703: MSU hockey coaching hire and Dave Birkett on the Detroit Lions' draft
May 03, 2022 23:11 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWe dug in on the hire of Adam Nightingale as MSU's new hockey coach, as the show went off the rails, rescued by a good conversation by the Freep's Dave Birkett on the Lions' draft, before making hoops, soccer and golf picks with Harry.
Ep. 702: Hot Take Sunday
May 01, 2022 23:52 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBWe dug into our hot takes and yours – on the mess that is NIL, MSU basketball recruiting, the NFL draft for MSU and the Lions, where the Tigers are headed and more.
Ep. 701: Twitter Question Saturday!
April 30, 2022 14:01 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe dug into your Twitter questions – on what MSU basketball and Tom Izzo might do in the transfer portal, the Lions' draft (Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams, etc.), Kenneth Walker to the Seahawks, NIL issues bubbling, intimate interviews, gambling with money you don't have and more.
Ep. 700: Nick Baumgardner on who the Lions will draft and MSU's football roster
April 27, 2022 23:04 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBA great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on who the Detroit Lions will draft and the state of Michigan State and Michigan's football rosters. Plus, Harry Gagnon's NBA picks and NFL draft props, and a can't-miss Premier League parlay.
Ep. 699: Hot Take Sunday
April 24, 2022 22:53 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBWe dug into our hot takes and yours – on the reasons for your concerns about MSU basketball, Max Christie, MSU's running back situation, the Lions' draft, the slumping Tigers, Miguel Cabrera, bad soccer takes, dumb things we've said and more.
Ep. 698: Hot Take Thursday
April 21, 2022 23:54 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe dug into your Twitter questions - on the state of Michigan State's basketball roster, next year's likely lineup, possible incoming transfers, whether it's worth MSU kicking the tires on Emoni Bates, over-under for MSU and Michigan football wins and more.
Ep. 698: Hot Take Friday
April 21, 2022 23:54 - 2 hours - 116 MBEp. 698: Twitter Question Friday
April 21, 2022 23:54 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe dug into your Twitter questions - on the state of Michigan State's basketball roster, next year's likely lineup, possible incoming transfers, whether it's worth MSU kicking the tires on Emoni Bates, over-under for MSU and Michigan football wins and more.
Ep. 697: Talkin' MSU basketball with Shawn Windsor
April 20, 2022 23:06 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOff 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
April 18, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 80 MBWe 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
April 14, 2022 23:46 - 2 hours - 112 MBWe 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
April 13, 2022 23:04 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBOff 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
April 11, 2022 01:14 - 1 hour - 95 MBWe 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
April 08, 2022 14:45 - 2 hours - 118 MBWe 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
April 06, 2022 18:45 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWe 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
April 04, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe 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
April 04, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe 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
April 01, 2022 14:22 - 2 hours - 128 MBEp. 688: Twitter Question Friday
March 25, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe 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
March 24, 2022 00:17 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBA 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
March 22, 2022 14:23 - 2 hours - 139 MBWe 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
March 16, 2022 01:29 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWe 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
March 14, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe 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
March 09, 2022 00:08 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA 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
March 09, 2022 00:08 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA 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
March 07, 2022 02:44 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBWe 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
March 04, 2022 18:46 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWe 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
March 03, 2022 00:25 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWe 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
February 28, 2022 02:20 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBWe 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
February 25, 2022 02:39 - 2 hours - 112 MBWe 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
February 21, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBWe 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
February 18, 2022 16:07 - 2 hours - 129 MBWe 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
February 17, 2022 00:04 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBWe 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
February 14, 2022 15:14 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBWe 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
February 11, 2022 16:42 - 2 hours - 123 MBWe 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
February 10, 2022 00:47 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWe 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
February 07, 2022 15:10 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBWe 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
February 04, 2022 15:25 - 2 hours - 137 MBWe 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
January 31, 2022 15:06 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBWe 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.