Episodes

  • Aidan Chiles shows his potential, plus other MSU spring game observations
    Apr 22 2024

    The Michigan State football team held its spring game on Saturday. And most of the eyes were on new Spartan QB Aidan Chiles, who didn't disappoint by delivering a couple of 'wow' plays.

    On the latest "Spartan Speak" podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari react to MSU football's spring game – what we learned QB through defense and what it all means.

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    48 mins
  • Michigan State hockey, basketball season reviews
    Apr 3 2024

    With the Michigan State hockey and basketball seasons over, it's now time for an end-of-season recap for both teams on this week's Spartan Speak podcast.

    We start with hockey. Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and LSJ hockey writer Nate Bott dive into the team and program – their performance at the NCAA regionals, the season that was and where the program is headed.

    Then Graham and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari dig in on MSU's basketball program and what's ahead.

    And, lastly, some MSU spring football talk.

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    55 mins
  • Can Michigan State make a run in the Big Ten and NCAA tournament?
    Mar 13 2024

    The Michigan State men's basketball team's regular season ended with a loss to Indiana on Sunday, leaving the Spartans with an 18-13 overall record and 10-10 in the conference, making them the 8-seed for this week's Big Ten tournament.

    On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari dive into this MSU team entering the postseason – whether it has got a run in them and our predictions for the Spartans at the Big Ten tournament.

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    55 mins
  • MSU Loses to Iowa, A Void at Center and Hockey with Nathaniel Bott
    Feb 21 2024

    Things were looking up for the Michigan State men's basketball team after a three-game winning streak, but that came to a screeching halt Tuesday night in a 78-71 home loss to Iowa. 

    On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari dove into the Spartans' loss to the Hawkeyes, what went wrong, the center position, and where this team goes from here.

    Then Graham is joined by Nathaniel Bott for a discussion on MSU hockey as the Spartans near a Big Ten title.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Late-season push begins for MSU basketball after beating Michigan
    Jan 31 2024

    It didn't quite have the importance of years past, but the Michigan State basketball team handled its business in the second half in beating Michigan on Tuesday. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari dive into the Spartans' win on this Spartan Speak, along with the state of the program heading into February. 

    Plus, a look at Spartan hockey playing for a Big Ten championship as the postseason nears and MSU football, which announced a date for its spring game.

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    55 mins
  • Checking in on MSU basketball 6 games into the Big Ten season
    Jan 16 2024

    On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari dive in on MSU basketball – what's going well, what isn't, the possibility the Spartans could go on a run over the next few weeks and Steven Izzo's shot heard around Spartan land. Plus, a little football talk at the end. 

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    52 mins
  • Michigan State basketball is good again, plus football Signing Day thoughts
    Dec 22 2023

    On a holiday edition of the Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss the latest with the Michigan State basketball team, which is surging after winning three straight games against #6 Baylor, Oakland and Stony Brook. 

    Then, a conversation about MSU football coach Jonathan Smith's first signing day and the happenings around the football program.

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    43 mins
  • Concerns, problems mount for Michigan State basketball
    Dec 6 2023

    The Michigan State men's basketball team continues to be plagued with questions after the Spartans' home loss to Wisconsin to open Big Ten play on Tuesday. On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari do a deep dive on the team – the level of concern, the problems and what can be fixed.

    Then, a conversation on MSU's quarterback situation, Aidan Chiles and beyond.

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    48 mins