Couch and The Rube

Ep. 627: Twitter Question Thursday

Ep. 626: Rutgers Writer James Kratch on the Scarlet Knights and our Football Picks with Harry

On today's show – presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company – a good conversation with Rutgers beat writer James Kratch on the matchup with MSU and his prediction. Then, the great Harry Gagnon joined us for our college football and NFL picks, and our can't-miss parlays. Looking for a place to watch the MSU-Rutgers game Saturday or Michigan-Nebraska that night, there's no better spot than Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company. The TV setup at Front 43 is THE BEST I've e...

Ep. 626: Rutgers writer James Kratch on the Scarlet Knights and our football picks with Harry

We dug into the latest with MSU football – including the Cal Haladay situation. Then talked to NJ.com Rutgers beat writer James Kratch for his take on the Scarlet Knights, the matchup and his prediction. Plus, our college football and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon, and our can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 625: Hot Take SUNDAY!

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on takeaways from MSU's win over Western Kentucky, BS targeting calls, what I learned from the Spartans' open basketball practice, the Big Ten football race, bad bets we lost (here's looking at you, Army) and more.

Ep. 625: Hot Take SUNDAY

On our latest show – presented by Skymint Premium Cannabis – we dug into our hot takes and yours, on MSU football's win over Western Kentucky, the targeting call on Cal Haladay, takeaway's from U-M's win and MSU basketball's open practice, bad bets, life's issues and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling – brought to you by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. Take advantage of Midtown Brewing Company's charming covered outdoor patio through October. Or head inside and enjoy the...

Ep. 624: Twitter Question Friday

On today's show – presented by Mark and Jay at Northcoast Wealth Management – we dug into your Twitter questions on how much of a threat Western Kentucky actually is to MSU, Spartan basketball and lineups, the Lions, hills we'll die on and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling – brought to you by Midtown Brewing Company – including The Rube's most inappropriate Halloween costume. If you're looking for a place to start your Saturday or Sunday this weekend, we highly recommend Midtown Brew...

Ep. 623: Nick Baumgardner on MSU and U-M football; MSU hoops begins, and our CFB and NFL picks

We began the show digging what we learned as MSU basketball began practice Tuesday. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on MSU and Michigan football and the Lions. Plus, our college football and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon and our can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 622: Hot Take SUNDAY!!?!

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's dramatic win over Nebraska and what we learned about the Spartans, their quarterback, their offensive coordinator and their chances moving forward. Plus, Michigan's ho-hum second half against Rutgers, the Big Ten East, and the Lions' latest unreal way of losing.

Ep. 621: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on how real MSU is, how worried MSU fans should be about Nebraska, Kenneth Walker's actual Heisman Trophy chances, whether Mel Tucker might leave, awkward life situations and more.

Ep. 620: MSU hoops recruiting; Nebraska-MSU Preview; and CFB and NFL picks

We dug into the state of MSU basketball recruiting after the addition of 2022 big man Jaxon Kohler. Then Lincoln Journal-Star columnist Steven Sipple joined us with outstanding insight on the Husker and his pick for MSU-Nebraska. Plus, our college football and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon, along with our can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 619: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – largely on Michigan State's win at Miami, the changing dreams for this MSU season, Kenneth Walker's emerging place in Spartan lore (and running back history) and more.

Ep. 618: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on what's about to happen for MSU's football team in Miami, what needs to happen for a Spartans win and how that would change the season. Also, Mel Tucker's recruiting, Rocky Lombardi's chances against Michigan, poor decisions, great roadt trips and more.

Ep. 617: Miami writer picks the Spartans and our CFB and NFL picks

We take a dive into the MSU-Miami football game with The Athletic's Manny Navaro and then give our picks for this weekend's college football and NFL games, including our can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 616: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's 2-0 start and where the Spartans are headed, Michigan's 2-0 start and what it means, can't-miss parlays that, well, can't miss, and more.

Ep. 615: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on what to expect from MSU football against Youngstown State, how many fans will actually be at Spartan Stadium, the backlash toward Mat Ishbia's NIL deal with MSU football and men's hoops, Spartan basketball recruiting, betting advice and more.

Ep. 614: Lions preview with Dave Birkett; big NIL day for MSU; and our football picks

We dug into my conversation with Mat Ishbia and the new NIL deal that'll pay MSU's football and men's basketball players $500 a month. Then, previewed the Lions season with Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett. Plus, our can't-miss parlays and CFB and NFL (and Premier League) picks with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 613: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours — on MSU football's win at Northwestern and what it means for hopes for this season, Kenneth Walker as a Heisman candidate, U-M's start, bad bets, horrible announcers and more.

Ep. 612: Twitter Question THURSDAY

We dug into your Twitter questions – on what to expect from MSU football at Northwestern, what would be a disappointing season for MSU, why Alan Haller got the AD job, how to get a girlfriend when you're 15 years old and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling – including why Jason went to jail.

Ep. 611: MSU vs Northwestern preview; Alan Haller's hiring; and our college football picks

We dug into MSU's quarterback situation and what I think is happening there, plus the hiring of Alan Haller as MSU's AD. Then Northwestern football writer Louie Vaccher joined us to break down Friday's game against the Spartans. Plus, Harry Gagnon's college football picks and our can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 610: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's QB situation, the Spartans chances to beat Northwestern, great bets, pet peeves, Kate Winslet in the nude and more.

Ep. 609: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your always-outstanding Twitter questions – on how to feel about Emoni Bates, MSU football projections, Big Ten alliances, how to get a girlfriend and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling.

EP. 608: The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach on what's coming in college football; and can't-miss parlays

The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach joined us for a conversation on the Big Ten-Pac-12-ACC alliance, what it means for the CFB Playoff and for schools like MSU in the Big Ten. Plus, Harry Gagnon's best bets and our can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 607: Hot Take Tuesday?

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football position battles after the Spartans' open practice, Miggy's place in Tigers history, The Rube's dumpster woes, my can't-miss bets and more.

Ep. 606: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on what's going on with MSU's unharmonious athletic director search, MSU football's depth chart, Miguel Cabrera, our worst financial mistakes and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling.

Ep. 605: MSU football fall camp takes and more

We dug into my observations from MSU football practice and recent interviews with Mel Tucker and Jay Johnson, and weighed in on some revisionist history with the Piston and how Jalen Green's anti-Detroit rhetoric did Cade Cunningham a favor. Plus, our can't-miss parlays and best bets with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 604: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the keys and projections for this MSU football season, the future of the Tigers, impressions of the Lions, Yoda impressions and things that are bothering us.

Ep. 603: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on projections for MSU's football position groups, MSU's next big event (like the aircraft carrier game), how U-M's football season will go, the Tigers' final record, MSU's AD position and more. Plus, plenty of Yoda impressions, for better or worse.

Ep. 602: MSU football and interesting developments

We dug into what I saw and heard at MSU football practice and interviews Wednesday, then dissected my column on fans at Spartan Stadium and whether they should have to be vaccinated. Plus Cade Cunningham talk and our can't-miss three-team parlays.

Ep. 601: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football recruiting under Mel Tucker, MSU's upcoming season, Cade Cunningham, the Tigers, Yoda impressions and more.

Ep. 600: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions – on the possibility of Emoni Bates at MSU, Bill Beekman and MSU's next athletic director, whether fans will be at Spartan Stadium next month and more.

Ep. 599: Breaking Down MSU Football as Camp Begins; James Edwards on the Pistons

Off the top, we dug into the many intriguing elements of this MSU football fall camp, which opens Thursday. Then our best bets – including each of our can't-miss 3-team parlays and NFL season-win over/unders – with Harry Gagnon. Plus, a 20-minute conversation with The Athletic's James Edwards on the Pistons' draft, free agency and future.

Ep. 598: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on college football recruiting, MSU football's place in the Big Ten and projections for this season, the Tigers and Pistons' futures, personal gripes and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling.

Ep. 597: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions on the Pistons' NBA draft, Cade Cunningham, Aaron Henry, MSU vs. Michigan basketball as a destination for future pros, MSU football, conference expansion and plenty of life's predicaments. Plus a couple stories worth telling.

Ep. 2311: Tuesday Live

Ep. 596: What the Big Ten should do with conference expansion, with guest Adam Rittenberg

A conversation with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg on conference realignment and what the Big Ten should be considering right now. Plus, Harry Gagnon's best bets.

Ep. 595: Hot Take Monday

Ep. 594: How soon can the Tigers win? A conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen

How does Alabama's QB making $1 million in NIL endorsements impact schools like MSU? We dug in and later talked with Moneyball Sportswear founder Desmond Ferguson about what they're doing with NIL and the potential fallout in locker rooms. And, our conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on how quickly the Tigers can win.

Ep. 593: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Tigers suddenly becoming interesting, changing feelings toward Mark Dantonio's tenure, MSU football win projections, and all sorts of things that bother us and you.

Ep. 592: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your outstanding Twitter questions – on MSU football season predictions, Tom Izzo's recruiting, Izzo vs. Juwan Howard, worst first dates, significant other pet peeves and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.

Ep. 560: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your outstanding Twitter questions – on MSU football season predictions, Tom Izzo's recruiting, Izzo vs. Juwan Howard, worst first dates, significant other pet peeves and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.

Ep. 591: Talkin' MSU football and why over 4.5 wins is a great bet

We dug into MSU football and Big Ten season win totals and why the Spartans are a great bet at over 4.5 wins. Plus, Harry Gagnon's best bets at the British Open and for the NBA finals.

Ep. 590: Hot Take Monday

Back after a two-week break, we dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU can't-miss QB recruit Katin Houser, the Tigers' MLB draft decisions and more.

Ep. 589: Twitter Question Friday

In our final show for two weeks, we dug into your Twitter questions – on MSU football recruiting, the impact of MSU's new NIL program, what to make of the idea the Pistons wouldn't just select Cade Cunningham, the Tigers future and more.

Ep. 588: James Edwards on whether the Pistons will actually draft Cade Cunningham with the #1 pick

As the dust settles after the Pistons won the NBA Draft lottery, The Athletic's James Edwards isn't sure it'll be Cade Cunningham who winds up in Detroit. Plus, Harry Gagnon's best bets and our parlay picks.

Ep. 587: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football recruiting, Tyson Walker's impact at MSU, a pivotal moment for the Pistons tomorrow, NBA players scared to shoot, new ways to bet the Tigers and more.

Ep. 586: Twitter Question Friday

We answered your always-outstanding Twitter questions - on MSU football and hoops, the psyche of MSU fans, gambling opportunities, whether certain acts are charming or creepy and life's blunders. Fun show today – presented by Mark and Jay at Northcoast Wealth Management – digging into your Groovy Donuts Twitter questions on MSU hoops and football, the psyche of MSU fans, how a particular story is being covered, what's creepy vs. charming, gambling opportunities and more. Plus a couple stori...

Ep. 585: Brendan Quinn from the U.S. Open and can't-miss parlays

The Athletic's Brendan Quinn joined us from Torrey Pines, with his thoughts on this week's U.S. Open. Plus, can't-miss parlays from both of us and Harry Gagnon's best bets.

Ep. 584: Hot Take Monday

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the new College Football Playoff and how it impacts MSU and the Big Ten, painful gambling losses, life's pet peeves and more. Plus a listener story worth telling that is either brilliant or inappropriate.

Ep. 583: Twitter Question Friday

We dug into your Twitter questions on MSU basketball, the coming College Football Playoff expansion, Bo Schembechler, bad life decisions and more.

Ep. 582: An interview with MSU assistant basketball coach Doug Wojcik

MSU basketball assistant coach Doug Wocjik joined us for a great conversation on his new role, losing his mother during the season and MSU's incoming freshmen class. Plus, Harry Gagnon with his best bets.