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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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144:03

Ep. 1080: Twitter Question Friday: An MSU football...

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2025/10/17

We answered your questions — largely on Michigan State football, on what's gone wrong under Jonathan Smith, how the rest of the season might unfold, what's next and who's next, and more. Plus, MSU basketball, NFL conspiracies, Tarik Skubal, and a few stories worth telling.

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95:16

Ep. 1079: MSU football and Jonathan Smith, the...

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2025/10/15

We opened with a discussion on the state of Michigan State football after last week's eye-opening loss, and where things are with Jonathan Smith as MSU hits the road to face Indiana this Saturday. Then a conversation with Indianapolis Star Hoosiers writer Zach Osterman on how Curt Cignetti is winning at Indiana, why that program is taken off and whether the Hoosiers might overlook the Spartans (28:00). Followed by a conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers' offseason and what

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125:07

Ep. 1074: Twitter Question Thursday: Tough questions...

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2025/09/25

We answered your questions — on Michigan State football and whether the program is capable of returning to prominence, on Jonathan Smith and Joe Rossi, on MSU basketball's team this season, on the Tigers' future and who if anyone should pay for this collapse, on the Lions, living your best life without your spouse and more.

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105:30

Ep. 1070: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football, the...

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2025/09/12

We answered your questions – on Michigan State football and what's important for the Spartans to get out of this week's game, on Michigan football, on the Tigers as the postseason nears, on the Lions' facing a must-win, on worst-fan interactions and more. Plus, our best bets and football picks at the end.

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68:35

Ep. 1069: Previewing MSU football vs. Youngstown...

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2025/09/10

We opened with a conversation with Youngstown State football writer Neel Madhavan ahead of the Penguins' game at Michigan State (6:00). Then what's behind the AP poll hysteria (21:00) and what to make of MSU basketball's non-conference schedule (30:00). Plus, leftover listener takes on MSU football, the Lions and more (36:00).

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95:49

Ep. 1068: Hot Take Monday: MSU football joy, U-M...

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2025/09/08

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football's 42-40 overtime win over Boston College, what the win meant and what we learned about MSU's team, on Michigan's loss at Oklahoma and where the Wolverines' season is headed, on the Lions' awful performance against the Packers and concerns for the season, and more.

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121:00

Ep. 1067: Twitter Questions; previewing MSU football...

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2025/09/04

We opened with our college football and NFL picks against the spread for this week with Harry, including the MSU and Michigan games and our best bets (8:00). Then a conversation with Boston College football writer Graham Dietz on the state of the Spartans' opponent this week (35:00). Plus, answers to your questions on MSU football, the Tigers, the possibility we have illegitimate children and more, including The Rube's rant abut Los (47:00)

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60:59

Ep. 1064: MSU AD J Batt's media roundtable;...

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2025/08/27

We opened discussing MSU athletic director J Batt's roundtable with reporters Wednesday on a number of issues — NIL, MSU's resources, what to do with CMU, etc. Then a conversation with WMU football play-by-play voice Robin Hook on what to expect from the Broncos in their matchup Friday night against the Spartans (15:00). Plus, our Week 1 college football picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon (37:00).

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97:55

Ep. 1062: Twitter Questions: MSU football...

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2025/08/22

We answered your questions on Michigan State's football team, expectations and predictions for MSU players and season wins, on MSU basketball, the future of the center position and what-ifs in Izzo's tenure, on the Tigers, Lions, where "that's the taint" ranks as a show moment, and who's weirder, Couch or Harbaugh?

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79:34

Ep. 1060: Hot Take Monday: MSU football, Michigan and...

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2025/08/18

We dug into our takes and yours on Michigan State's football team as the opener nears, on Michigan football's NCAA punishment and shame (or lack thereof), on CMU athletics deserving punishment and shame, on the Tigers, Lions, and more

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60:21

Ep. 1058: A conversation with GFed on 100 stadiums in...

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2025/08/13

A conversation with Garrett Fedewa, better known as GFed, for his videos trying to find his way into stadiums and stay as long as he can after games. He talked about his journey, best Stadiums in the Big Ten and college football, and his next venture, 100 stadiums in 100 days (7:00). Then, our best bets with Harry Gagnon — season soccer futures, a couple college football and NFL props, a FedEx Cup picks from Harry and The Rube (34:00).

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60:51

Ep. 1053: MSU football camp takes and Scott...

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2025/07/30

We opened with our takes on Michigan State football after the first day of fall camp — including on Aidan Chiles, the backup QB situation and the good news and potential concerns about MSU's defense. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman on the Big Ten's preferred College Football Playoff format, scheduling and this season's contenders and dark horses in Big Ten play (13:30). Then our friend Harry Gagnon joined us for golf and baseball bets (41:00). And finally, the NCAA finally

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50:32

Ep. 1043, Part 2: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball...

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2025/06/13

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.

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57:04

Ep. 1043, Part 1: Twitter Questions: MSU football...

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2025/06/13

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.

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77:04

Ep. 1042: Hump Day

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2025/06/11

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109:48

Ep. 1041: Hot Take Monday: How the House Settlement...

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2025/06/09

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.

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110:53

Ep. 1040: Twitter Question Friday: What will J Batt's...

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2025/06/06

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 stories and more.

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86:24

Ep. 1039: Hot Take Monday: MSU makes a statement in...

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2025/06/02

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.

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115:15

Ep. 1038: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football and...

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2025/05/30

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 think of each other, on the Tigers and trades that make sense and more.

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83:35

Ep. 1030: Twitter Question Friday: On Alan Haller's...

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2025/05/02

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.

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