Couch and The Rube
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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 columnist at the Lansing State Journal, and Jason Knick, “The Rube,” bring you two hours a day of the topics and stories that grab you — often with your input and through insightful interviews with those who know the stories best.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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 columnist at the Lansing State Journal, and Jason Knick, “The Rube,” bring you two hours a day of the topics and stories that grab you — often with your input and through insightful interviews with those who know the stories best.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.couchandtherube.com
Episodes
Ep. 912: Talking Detroit Lions with Nick Baumgardner
5/1/2024
Off the top: We got dug into the BS that is Bally's no longer being offered on Comcast and why the Detroit Tigers need to step in. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Detroit Lions, their draft and future and looming contract with Jared Goff (13:30). Plus, a conversation on Michigan State football's latest losses in the transfer portal and what to make of it all (38:30).
Duration:00:52:08
Ep. 911: Hot Take Monday – the Lions' draft; MSU hoops and football in the transfer portal, NIL era
4/29/2024
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Lions' NFL draft and Brad Holmes "magic", Keon Coleman's fit with the Bills and his press conference, on MSU basketball and the continued angst surrounding the lack of a center pickup in the transfer portal, on the future of MSU football and hoops in the transfer portal and NIL era, a new can't-lose MLB daily bet and more.
Duration:01:18:54
Ep. 910: Twitter Question Friday - MSU basketball and football in the transfer portal; Lions draft
4/26/2024
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball and football and life with the transfer portal, on Tom Izzo's reasons for being concerned about rocking the boat with his roster, on the Lions' NFL draft and the Falcons drafting Michael Penix after signing Kirk Cousins, and more.
Duration:01:59:54
Ep. 909: Hot Take Tuesday - on MSU basketball landing Frankie Fidler and MSU football developments
4/23/2024
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Omaha transfer Frankie Fidler choosing Michigan State, how he fits on MSU's roster and the likelihood now that Tom Izzo won't add a center in the transfer portal, on Michigan basketball coach Dusty May making moves, on MSU football, the Aidan Chiles' and Tommy Schuster's spring game performances, the transfers leaving since and more.
Duration:01:13:52
Ep. 908: Twitter Question Friday - What is Izzo doing with MSU's basketball roster?
4/19/2024
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, what to make of Tom Izzo's approach so far in the portal, what he's risking with fans, on MSU football and expectations on the field and in the portal, on the Tigers' start, paying Cade Cunningham, the Lions uniforms, a columnist's cringe moment with Caitlin Clark and more.
Duration:01:56:51
Ep. 907: The Athletic's James Edwards on the Pistons and MSU basketball
4/17/2024
The Athletic's James Edwards joined us for a conversation on the Pistons (11:30), the future of the roster and of Monty Williams and Troy Weaver, what moves might be made this offseason and more, including a good discussion on James' frustrations with his beloved MSU basketball program (36:30. Plus, big NIL / 3PS numbers in college basketball and what that means for MSU.
Duration:00:59:21
Ep. 906: Hot Take Monday
4/15/2024
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, transfer target Frankie Fidler, whether Izzo will actually add a big man, on MSU football and increasing hope for this season and the reasons behind it, on the Pistons' future and the Masters and more.
Duration:01:49:19
Ep. 905: Twitter Question Thursday – MSU basketball transfers, Aidan Chiles expectations and Masters picks
4/11/2024
We answered your Twitter questions – on the likelihood Michigan State basketball will bring in both a wing and big man from the transfer portal, on the timeline of such a move, on A.J. Hoggard's future, on expectations for Aidan Chiles and MSU football, on reporting (or lack thereof) on Connor Stalions, on our Masters picks, rethinking the Tigers, trusting Troy Weaver and more.
Duration:01:52:39
Ep. 904: Hot Take Tuesday – MSU basketball relative to UConn and evidence MSU is a football school
4/9/2024
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's basketball program relative to UConn in terms of success and expectations, on Tom Izzo's approach and the Spartans' roster needs, on lessons from the Final Four in how to replace Izzo eventually, on evidence that MSU is a football-first school, on the Tigers, Pistons, the eclipse and more.
Duration:01:30:01
Ep. 903: Twitter Question Friday - what's going on with MSU basketball and the transfer portal?
4/5/2024
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, transfer portal priorities, who else might leave, the possibility that Izzo and his staff won't sign a transfer big man, on whether Jaden Akins can be a leading man next season, on MSU football hopes for this season, the quarterback situation, the definition of a Walmart Wolverine, the Lions' draft and more.
Duration:01:27:20
Ep. 902: Mady Sissoko leaves MSU basketball and Final Four picks
4/4/2024
Off the top: We reacted to the news that Mady Sissoko is leaving Michigan State, transferring elsewhere, and what that means for the Spartans, which big man is more likely staying and what MSU needs in the portal. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our best bets and Final Four picks (plus a baseball play and a couple NFL season-win total bets). Then we talked MSU hockey and also staggering NIL asking prices in college basketball.
Duration:00:56:08
Ep. 901: MSU Basketball and the 4-0 Detroit Tigers
4/2/2024
Former Division I basketball coach Rick Carter, who cut his teeth under Tom Izzo at MSU, joined us for a good conversation on the Spartans' roster, what positions they should add and who on MSU's team could take a big leap next year, as well as the state of college basketball (14:00). Then the great Chris Castellani, from Detroit Tigers postgame video fame and his new show Chris & Company, joined to talk about the Tigers promising start (36:00). Lastly, we talk into MSU hockey in the wake of the Spartans' NCAA tournament showing.
Duration:01:02:39
Ep. 900: Twitter Question Friday - an MSU basketball bonanza
3/29/2024
We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State basketball, on whether Izzo truly understands the need to use the portal, on what MSU's roster needs are, on the keys for next season's roster, on our previous takes on the Spartans, and also on several hypotheticals on MSU basketball and football, on Aidan Chiles, MSU hockey and more.
Duration:01:40:17
Ep. 899: MSU basketball's future; picking the NCAA tournament games; and hot takes
3/26/2024
We opened talking about the future of Michigan State basketball and the roster decisions and key player development ahead. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our NCAA tournament picks and some baseball futures as opening day approaches. Plus, more listener hot takes on MSU basketball, hockey and more.
Duration:01:31:13
Ep. 898: Hot Take Monday
3/25/2024
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' loss to North Carolina in the NCAA tournament heading into an important offseason, on MSU hockey heading into the NCAA tournament, how screwy that tournament is and more.
Duration:01:12:25
Ep. 897: MSU basketball Twitter question Saturday
3/23/2024
On a Michigan State NCAA tournament game day morning, we talked Michigan State basketball and answered your Twitter questions – on MSU hoops, the matchup with North Carolina, how MSU wins, Jaden Akins, Mady Sissoko, A.J. Hoggard, the vibe-changing win over Mississippi State, where this team was all season, and on MSU women's basketball, hockey and more.
Duration:01:46:15
Ep. 896: On the road with MSU at the NCAA tournament
3/20/2024
We opened talking Michigan State basketball on the eve of the NCAA tournament, digging into the matchup with Mississippi State — including a good conversation with Mississippi State beat writer Justin Frommer, from 247Sports, who's also a Michigan State grad (and fan). Plus a take on an irresponsible and inaccurate tweet about a Tom Izzo comment by an ESPN writer that caused a stir. And our NCAA picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon.
Duration:01:02:21
Ep. 895: Hot Take Monday - MSU basketball and the NCAA tournament
3/18/2024
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw, the Spartans' Selection Sunday sweat, whether MSU can beat Mississippi State and North Carolina, and whether the program would have been better off missing the tournament. Plus, NCAA tournament picks, the MSU women's draw, MSU hockey and this Saturday's game at Munn, and more.
Duration:01:21:47
Ep. 894: Twitter Question Saturday - on MSU basketball ahead of Selection Sunday
3/16/2024
We answered your Twitter questions — largely on Michigan State basketball, whether the Spartans are actually safely in the NCAA tournament, whether how they played in the Big Ten tournament should come with real hope of a postseason run, on Big Ten officiating (especially with Zach Edey), on Tre Holloman, on how to distribute the center minutes, on Tom Izzo never again wearing a suit and more.
Duration:01:02:34
Ep. 893: Shawn Windsor on the state of MSU and Michigan's basketball programs
3/13/2024
We talked MSU basketball off the top and then continued that conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor (22:30 mark), digging into the state of Tom Izzo's program, his roster construction, the transfer portal, whether this team has a surprising run in them this month, and also into Juwan Howard, what's gone wrong with his Michigan program and whether he should be retained as U-M's coach. Lastly, we dove into the Lions recent signings and the one signing that hasn't happened yet (56:30).
Duration:01:05:47