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Couch and The Rube

Graham Couch & Jason Knick

Graham 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

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101:21

Ep. 1028: Twitter Questions: The state of play with...

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2025/04/25

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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58:52

Ep. 1027: James Edwards on the Pistons and MSU hoops;...

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2025/04/23

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 (31:30).

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98:01

Ep. 1026: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and...

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2025/04/21

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' playoff chances, the Lions' draft, Tigers vibes and bets, and more.

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121:52

Ep. 1023: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball reels in...

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2025/04/11

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.

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134:04

Ep. 1020: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's...

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2025/04/04

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.

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101:53

Ep. 1019: Talkin' MSU basketball and the transfer...

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2025/04/02

A good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on Michigan State's basketball program, the transfer of Tre Holloman, next season's roster, and what'll take for MSU to compete for a national championship (7:00). Then our Final Four best bets, plus baseball, golf and soccer bets with Harry Gagnon (39:00). Finally, we dug into the remaining listener takes from Tuesday's show – on MSU basketball and more (58:00).

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78:21

Ep. 1017: Joe Rexrode on MSU vs. Ole Miss, Twitter...

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2025/03/26

Former MSU beat writer Joe Rexrode – who covers the SEC and Ole Miss and Auburn – joined us for a conversation on the Spartans' Sweet 16 matchup with the Rebels and potential games against Auburn or Michigan (8:00). Then we picked the NCAA tournament games and got into some baseball futures with Harry Gagnon (29:00). Plus, we answered your questions on MSU basketball and more (43:00).

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126:14

Ep. 1016: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball heads to...

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2025/03/25

We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament win over New Mexico and the performances by MSU's players, the Spartans' matchup with Ole Miss in the Sweet 16, the possibility of facing Michigan again in the Elite Eight and the angst surrounding it, the end of Cinderellas and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.

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66:47

Ep. 1015: The MSU basketball-Bryant matchup and our...

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2025/03/19

We're joined by the Providence Journal's Bill Koch for a good conversation on Michigan State's men's and women's opponents in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Bryant and Harvard – what makes those teams tick and what are their chances against the Spartans (12:00). Then the great Harry Gagnon joined us for our NCAA tournament picks and best bets (34:30). Finally, a story worth telling from The Rube on his epic fail when trying to talk to golfer John Daly (1:01:00).

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109:01

Ep. 1014: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, U-M's...

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2025/03/17

We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw and matchups, the rotation going forward, lessons the Spartans should have learned last weekend, on Michigan's trolling in after winning the Big Ten tournament, the Wolverines' NCAA tournament seed and more.

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111:26

Ep. 1013: Jeff Kohler on MSU basketball, and Twitter...

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2025/03/12

We opened with a conversation with Jeff Kohler (father of MSU's Jaxon Kohler) on this MSU team, why they've been so good, on Jaxon's journey with the Spartans, his interactions with fans, what it's like being a parent of a player in this day and age, and his thoughts on the skirmish at the end of the MSU-Michigan game Sunday. Then we answered your questions on MSU hoops, Dusty May, the blue wall, the All-Big Ten teams, the Big Ten tournament and more (32:00).

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58:00

Ep. 1011: Ant Wright on MSU and Big Ten basketball;...

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2025/03/05

We opened discussing MSU football's season finale being moved to Ford Field, the reasons it makes sense and why folks shouldn't be concerned with what's right for other schools. Then a good conversation with Ant Wright on MSU, Michigan and Big Ten basketball (19:00). Plus, a conversation on the most enjoyable MSU basketball season's under Tom Izzo and where this one ranks (40:00).

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111:40

Ep. 1010: Hot Take Monday: A Michigan State...

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2025/03/03

We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, whether the time is now to go after a national championship, on Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper, Jaden Akins and Jeremy Fears, on Jase Richardson's future and NCAA tournament seeding, on Michigan basketball, the Big Ten tournament, on MSU hockey and more.

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93:31

Ep. 1006: Hot Take Monday: What MSU basketball...

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2025/02/17

We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's win at Illinois, what we should take from it and what it means for MSU's season going forward. Plus, fragile fans, Tigers season wins over-unders and more.

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127:35

Ep. 995: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball beats...

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2025/01/20

We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Illinois and what we're learning about this MSU basketball team, on the Izzone, on the Lions' heartache and trolling, snarky, tweeting columnists postgame, and on Jared Goff.

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122:03

Ep. 992: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball's place in...

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2025/01/10

We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, how this team compares to other enjoyable MSU teams, the Spartans' outside shooting and ceiling and place in the Big Ten, on MSU football's recruiting class and near-term future, on the Lions and what statues would be built if they won a Super Bowl, on the College Football Playoff and more.

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100:00

Ep. 990: Hot Take Monday: The Lions take the No. 1...

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2025/01/06

We dug into our takes and yours – on the Lions' win over the Vikings for the No. 1 seed, on Aaron Glenn and Alex Anzalone, on Michigan State basketball, the win over Ohio State, MSU's big men and realistic chances of making a run this year, and whether this is actually a "two-year group" (not my words this time, and on MSU hockey at Wrigley Field, Cade Cunningham, the College Football Playoff and more.

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98:28

Ep. 989: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball hits Big...

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2025/01/02

We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball heading into Big Ten play, what this MSU team might still be missing, which players are the keys to contending, etc. (starting that conversation at 40:00). Before and after that, we answered questions about the Lions' game against the Vikings, what a loss would mean and how Jason would handle it, on the College Football Playoff, whether Arizona State got hosed, and whether these non-competitive games mean the format should be changed. Plus, a

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2025/01/02

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121:43

Ep. 988: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball, football...

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2024/12/20

In our final show before the holidays, we answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, including lineup and playing time decisions and which players are primed for a big winter, on MSU football and the Spartans' transfer portal activity, on how to fix college sports, how to improve Spartan Stadium and more, including best and worst gifts. Plus, the classic story of Santa Rube.

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