The Spartan Beat
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
247Sports writers Corey Robinson and Justin Thind bring you the latest developments in Michigan State athletics with The Spartan Beat. This weekly show provides a vast array of team-centric coverage including roster breakdowns, off-season developments, game previews & recaps, and a heavy dose of recruiting coverage. Plus, due to their emphasis on recruiting, look for the SpartanTailgate.com insiders to bring you interviews with key MSU recruiting targets all year long, in addition to interviews with MSU players, coaches, and alumni.
Location:
United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
247Sports writers Corey Robinson and Justin Thind bring you the latest developments in Michigan State athletics with The Spartan Beat. This weekly show provides a vast array of team-centric coverage including roster breakdowns, off-season developments, game previews & recaps, and a heavy dose of recruiting coverage. Plus, due to their emphasis on recruiting, look for the SpartanTailgate.com insiders to bring you interviews with key MSU recruiting targets all year long, in addition to interviews with MSU players, coaches, and alumni.
Language:
English
Episodes
Ep. 17: Northwestern Recap + Youngstown State Preview
9/8/2021
Duration:00:58:28
Ep. 16: Northwestern Preview + Mailbag Questions
9/1/2021
Duration:01:00:43
Ep. 15: MSU Season Preview ft. Stephen Brooks (+ Curtis Daniel III Joins)
8/25/2021
Corey and Justin are joined by their good friend Stephen Brooks of 247Sports to help breakdown Michigan State Football's schedule, starters, camp observations, & more in the first half of the show.
In the second half, they will be joined by Curtis Daniel III talking all things "Spartan Dawg 4 Life"
Duration:01:02:01
Ep. 14: SD4L's Jay Greene & Malik Spencer
8/19/2021
On this episode, Corey & Justin talk to former MSU player & #SD4L founder Jay Greene. He talks about the origins of the clothing brand, Mel Tucker's support, details about Spartan Dawg Con, and his thoughts on Alan Haller. Next, they're joined by MSU commit Malik Spencer & his father Russ. They discuss their thoughts on the Michigan State staff, Malik's visit, the Georgia recruiting momentum, and Malik's commitment to MSU
Duration:00:54:59
Ep. 13: Darien Harris & Alex VanSumeren Interviews
8/5/2021
On this episode, Corey & Justin talk to former MSU LB Darien Harris, who is now the Director of Player Engagement for the Spartan football program. They talk to Harris about his favorite memories from MSU, funny Coach D stories, the work he does off the field at MSU now, and the big topic of the week: Spartan Dawg Con.
Afterwards, the 247Sports reporters interview 2022 four-star Alex VanSumeren fresh off his commitment to MSU and a visit to Spartan Dawg Con the next day. He talks about why he chose MSU, what he thinks of the coaches, what SDC was like, and much more.
Duration:00:54:55
Ep. 12: Jalen Watts-Jackson & Darien Hicks + MSU Recruiting
7/29/2021
In this episode, Corey & Justin feature two former Spartan Dawgs as guests. Jalen Watts-Jackson and Darien Hicks talk about their careers at Michigan State, funny Coach D stories, favorite MSU memories, and more. They also go in-depth with JWJ about the famous "Trouble With The Snap" play.
Afterwards, the 247Sports reporters talk about 2022 four-star WR committing to MSU, what it means for 2022 WR Kevin Thomas, what to expect from Spartan Dawg Con, and more!
Duration:00:54:55
Ep. 11: Curtis Blackwell & MSU Commit Chase Carter
7/22/2021
In this episode, Corey & Justin feature two guests. First up is Sound Mind Sound Body president Curtis Blackwell. CB talks about the his take on Mel Tucker, Michigan State’s ability to recruit Detroit, the Thomas Wilcher hire, and top MSU targets.
Next up was brand new MSU commit Chase Carter. The 2022 DE talked about his official visit to MSU, why he chose the Spartans, basketball target Tre Holloman, and much more!
Duration:00:54:54
Ep. 10: Blair Angulo & Jonny Houser
7/15/2021
In this episode, Corey & Justin brought on two guests to talk about MSU QB commit Katin Houser. First up is 247sports west coast analyst Blair Angulo, who breaks down Katin's rise and his Elite 11 performance. Next up is Jonny Houser, father of Katin himself. He offers lengthy insight on MSU's pursuit of Katin and his thoughts on the program. After the guests, the co-hosts break down MSU's newest commits.
Duration:00:54:55
Ep. 9: Jack Stone, 2022 MSU Football Commit (K) + MSU Recruiting Update
7/1/2021
On this week's show, Corey & Justin talk with new MSU commit Jack Stone. The 2022 kicker out of Texas detailed his MSU visit, his verbal commitment to Mel Tucker in his office, getting to know the other commits, and much more!
Afterwards, the co-hosts dive into the recruitments of Katin Houser, Ryan Baer, Alex VanSumeren, Chase Carter, and Kaytron Allen.
Duration:00:37:01
Ep. 8: Gavin Broscious, MSU 2022 OL Commit + Latest on MSU Recruiting
6/24/2021
Corey and Justin were joined by MSU commit Gavin Broscious who detailed what an unofficial visit is like, his thoughts on the staff, his connection with the rest of the commits, and much, much more.
Afterwards, Corey and Justin dove into all the latest with Michigan State recruiting including Ryan Baer, Shannon Blair, Jack Nickel, the three new commits, and more!
Duration:00:54:59
Ep. 7: Allen Trieu, MSU Recruiting
6/17/2021
This week's episode of the Spartan Beat features 247 midwest recruiting analyst Allen Trieu. Corey and Justin talked to him about his background, the difference in recruiting philosophies between Mel Tucker and Mark Dantonio, what 2023 and 2024 targets MSU fans should watch out for, and more! Afterwards, the co-hosts further break down MSU recruiting in-depth.
Duration:00:54:59
Ep. 6: Tom Shanahan & Stephen Brooks; Firseek of MSU Football Visits Recap
6/10/2021
Corey & Justin are joined by Stephen Brooks to dive deep into MSU recruiting!
The trio talk about the previous week's official visitor slate, this upcoming weekend's visitors, and what they saw from MSU's staff in person during last week's satellite camps that they attended.
Also, Tom Shanahan joins to talk about MSU's storied history when it comes to Duffy Daugherty's integration of African-Americans into college football.
Duration:00:55:02
Ep. 5: Ike Reese; MSU Mailbag Questions
5/27/2021
Duration:00:54:20
Ep. 4: Anthony Ianni, MSU Recruiting
5/20/2021
This week's guest is former MSU hoops player, Anthony Ianni!
Anthony is someone with a really powerful story & continues to be a major impact with autism awareness. Tune in to hear about his time at MSU & much more. Plus, as always, Corey & Justin round out the hour with the very latest on MSU basketball and football recruiting!
Duration:00:12:34
Ep. 3: Coach Kapilovic, Transfer Portal, MSU Recruiting
5/13/2021
Corey & Justin are joined by MSU OL & Associate Head Coach, Chris Kapilovic!
Duration:00:54:55
Ep. 2: Coach Peagler & MSU Recruiting
5/6/2021
Duration:01:03:22
Ep. 1: Justin & Corey's Debut; Spring Game Recap
4/29/2021
In the first episode of The Spartan Beat, 247Sports MSU reporters Justin Thind and Corey Robinson are joined by former host Rico Beard. They chat about the spring game, the Mel Tucker era as a whole, the current recruiting blueprint nationwide, and the impact of several transfers that are coming in.
Duration:00:57:08
Ep. 939: Rico's Last Show
7/31/2020
Duration:00:55:08
Ep. 938: Wednesday Live
7/29/2020
Duration:00:55:07
Ep. 937: Tuesday Live
7/28/2020
Duration:00:55:44