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For fans of the Michigan State University Spartans.
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Basketball talk! Doesn’t matter if we are doing it to put off talking about the football program.
The Spartans coaching staff snatches defeat from the jaws of victory in Lincoln. An especially challenging task considering the opponent’s year over year interest in the very same thing.
We talk about the biggest surprises of the national and league schedule, and MSU’s next opponent UCLA did the unthinkable and beat #7 Penn State as 26 point underdogs.
And, dear listener, you already know Austin and John can’t wait to talk about Penn State head coaching candidates.
UCLA is only an 8 point underdog as MSU welcomes the Bruins to East Lansing for Homecoming. It’s officially Make Or Break time for Jonathan Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We meander around last week's favorite games. An incredible slate, all with the luxury of an anxiety-free Saturday as the Spartans were off.
Previewing the Nebraska game. This one might need two bounces for MSU to walk out of Lincoln with a dub. Either way, taking the over on this one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-34
What went right and what went wrong in L.A. One third of the way through the season, we re-evaluate the final eight games.
34-58
Cutting commentary about the rest of the B1G/national result. HOT SEAT SZN never sleeps.
58-fin
Previewing the biggest games across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We chat through MSU Football's current status (3-0, nbd) and future trajectory (TBD,but we choose to be optimistic) and then hone in on the big game @ USC. Bonus: a couple of our best bets headed into a wild college football weekend. Please enjoy our special "brand" of podcast - if you're a long time listener, you'll know exactly what we are talking about. Hopefully, after you are annoyed, you will smile. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-36
MSU-Bryant + MSU-New Mexico recaps. What we learned and what needs to improve if MSU has eyes on bigger prizes.
36-1:25
NCAA Tournament Chatter and the remaining contenders (nearly everyone, but not actually).
East, West, Midwest, East (again)
1:25-1:34
Midwest region preview. Taking a look at all that stands between MSU and another Final Four birth: Auburn/Michigan and Mississippi.
1:34-1:53
Mississippi preview
1:53-Fin
Final thoughts... embrace this week. It's what being a sports fan is all about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-20
Recapping the Wisconsin BTT loss and what can be learned before the real games. We also learn from the NCAA Tournament committee just how much the Big Ten Tournament matters... not at all!
20-40
Previewing the MSU vs Bryant
40-58
Previewing Marquette vs New Mexico
58-1:37
Previewing every other Big Ten matchup + bonus thoughts on their potential R32 opponents
4 Purdue (-7.5) vs 13 High Point
3 Wisconsin (-16.5) vs 14 Montana
7 UCLA (-5.5) vs 10 Utah State
5 Michigan (-2.5) vs UC San Diego
4 Maryland (-10.5) vs 13 Grand Canyon
6 Illinois vs. 11 Texas / 11 Xavier
5 Oregon (-6.5) vs 12 Liberty
1:37-Fin
Answering the hard questions
Which First Four team will go the furthest and how far
Which double digit seed will advance the furthest and how far?
Which B1G team (MSU excluded) will advance the furthest and how far?
Final Four picks?
National Champion pick?
What has to happen for MSU to win banners?
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0-17
Iowa recap
17-34
Michigan recap
34-43
Big Ten Awards + Season recap
43-1:14
Dishing out Player Grades
1:14-Fin
Big Ten Tournament Preview, Championship, and Tournament MVP picks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-36
Recapping the Maryland buzzer-beater and holding serve at home vs Wisconsin. Why is MSU's defense good? What's different than in years past?
36-1:02
A Banner Week ahead. Shared and sole possession of a Big Ten Title are on the line with two games to go, and we preview both. How long does the Fran McCaffery experiment last?
1:02-fin
How far can this team go? We discuss the types of teams that will give the Spartans the most trouble as the team hits postseason play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0 - 17
The mandatory February slump is over, let us rejoice and be glad. Austin and John reflect on the dominate road win @ Illinois and stark the difference between the two programs.
17 - 38
Purdue feels like they are simply a 7'4 dude away from being a real contender. Ah well, that's a shame. Backcourt depth wins big games. Michigan found this out the hard way in Ann Arbor.
38 - 55
Previewing Maryland and Wisconsin with banners on the line. Expectations can be scary. We say, embrace them!
55 - Fin
A couple more fun ones are added to the "Teams we don't want to see in March" list. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-8
A moment of silence for the football season officially coming to a close and SUPER BOWL talk (read: excuse to temporarily talk about the Detroit Lions)
8-Fin
Dissecting the traditional February MSU hoops slump. What we believe can be fixed... and what cannot... before March. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-12
College Football Potpourri
12-43
Big Apple, Big Dub. What we learned from the win over Rutgers in NYC.
43-1:02
West Coast Trip preview of USC and UCLA with Minnesota thoughts peppered in.
1:02-Fin
We begin to compile THE LIST... Teams we don't want to see in the NCAAT (note: MSU is on everyone else's list) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-28
Wrapping up the College Football Season, sadly. But the offseason begins and that means football never really ends.
28-fin
An uninspiring win over Penn State win, a resume building win over Illinois and a conversation about how far the Spartans have to go to become contenders for banners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-37
College football playoff things that made us laugh and chomping at the bit for the coaching carousel get going.
37-fin
How serious is MSU hoops this year? What still has to happen to take them seriously? Many more tests to pass, but currently acing each quiz since December. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0:00 - 2:00
We're back and other MSU sports
2:00 - 31:00
MSU Basketball Update - Our Version
31:00 - 39:20
B1G Basketball Takes
39:20 - 55:37
FRAUD RANKINGS
55:37
COMMERCIAL BREAK (we think)
55:45 - 1:08:52
RIP MSU Football 2024
1:08:52 - End
CFP/Bowl Talk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0 - 21
Football program gut check. Where are they and what has to happen to get MSU to where they want to be for Year 2 under Jonathan Smith. BTW... what does an ideal Jonathan Smith team look like...?
21 - 1:06
CFP preview! Did the committee get it right? A game by game preview. Who can actually win it all? Which CFP coaches are on the hot seat???
1:06 - Fin
Hoops December growth spurt. Recapping the last three wins and we are proud, but we show restraint. How high can this team climb?
P.S. The Sara(h)s Holiday Episode next week!!! Happy Holidays! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0 - 37
Steven Izzo living his best life, recapping Maui's first two games, and we are NAMING NAMES. Your co-hosts have a nit to pick with MSU Hoop rotations.
37 - 50
beating purdue did not feel as good as it needed to
50 - 1:16
Recapping the College Football national and B1G slates. Have we considered EVERYONE is a fraud?
1:16 - 1:33
Previewing the chaos scenarios across the country going into this Feast/Rivalry week.
1:33 - Fin
Beat Rutgers, Jonathan Smith. Figure it out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Losing @ Illinois? Ok. Losing by 24? Not ok.
Reviewing the carnage of CFP chaos both within the B1G and Nationally.
Previewing a hectic week to come. Hot seats abound and new B1G members may be entering the Cignetti sweepstakes...
MSU vs. Purdue preview. If MSU loses, we need to have some very difficult conversations in Year 0. If MSU wins, postseason remains on the table (this is a mandatory).
MSU Women's hoops shout-outs, Bowling Green postmortem, and live reaction to the win over a FRISKY Samford program. Oh and a Maui Invitational preview! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0 - 38
Unpacking the loss to Kansas by playing the classic game, "good cop, bad cop, sad cop, reflective cop, and hopeful cop."
38 - 1:00
Whoooooole lot of shenanigans took place in college football this past weekend and we dissect it all
1:00 - 1:29
Previewing a bit of an underwhelming national and B1G slate, but these are the exact types of weeks that bring out the most chaos.
1:29 - Fin
Previewing Illinois and we're looking for some real reasons to believe in the ceiling of this coaching staff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
0-16
Recapping the Indiana DEBACLE and managing expectations moving forward (they should not change)
16-57
Recapping the biggest national games and all the B1G results. We have some WARM to HOT seats in this conference.
57-1:12
Previewing the biggest national games, CFP contenders on the periphery and what we expect from a loaded B1G Saturday slate.
1:12-Fin
Hoops! Reviewing the 81-57 win over Monmouth. What we liked, what we still need to see, and what we expect in the Champions Classic vs. Kansas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Unnecessary College Football 25 Dynasty Updates
Paul Bunyan Trophy Game Rewind
Reviewing our favorite national/B1G games of the weekend
National / B1G Slate Preview
MSU vs Indiana football Preview
HOOPS ARE BACK!
We review the roster, new faces, non-conference schedule, and discuss the team's floor and ceiling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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