Best Justin Thind Podcasts (2024)

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Spotify Live: MSU Recruiting Momentum + Preseason Talk 1:26:13

2y ago1:26:13

1:26:13

Justin Thind and Twitter sensation "MSU Chief of Propoganda" discuss MSU's four recent commitments of Xavier Booker, Gehrig Normand, Stanton Ramil, and Nick Marsh. Afterwards, they talk Michigan State football's preseason camp. Corey Robinson also joins mid-way through.By Justin Thind

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Interview: How Tom Izzo landed 5-Star Xavier Booker 29:39

2y ago29:39

29:39

Justin Thind is joined by Xavier Booker's AAU coaches Chris Scott and Mike Saunders. The George Hill All-Day co-directors talk about what Michigan State & head coach Tom Izzo did to land the five-star big-man, what MSU fans can expect out of Booker, and a lot more...By Justin Thind

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2023 Recruiting, NIL Talk, Spartan Dawg Con, & Hoops Recruiting 44:29

2y ago44:29

44:29

In this episode, Justin Thind and Corey Robinson discuss the 2023 recruiting cycle, how to make sense of MSU's standing in the NIL world, how star-studded the 2022 Spartan Dawg Con is, and all the latest developments with MSU basketball's recruiting efforts.By Justin Thind

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Spotify Live: MSU June Recruiting Preview 1:32:04

2y ago1:32:04

1:32:04

A recording of the June 2nd Spotify Live room where Justin and Corey preview every recruit that is visiting Michigan State in June, before taking live listener questions regarding MSU recruiting.By Justin Thind

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Spotify Live: Football Deep-Dive & Q&A (Post-Spring) 1:39:13

2y ago1:39:13

1:39:13

A recording of the 5/26 Spotify Live room where Justin Thind and Corey Robinson dove into the Michigan State offense and defense, before taking audience questions. To listen to these rooms like, follow Justin here: https://spotifylive.link/ClwISfqVlqbBy Justin Thind

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Tom Izzo versus NIL & the Portal (feat. Matt Sheehan) 30:28

2y ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, Justin Thind has a conversation with Matt Sheehan (via the LockedOn Spartans podcast) regarding Justin's latest column on Tom Izzo's internal struggle against the Transfer Portal and NIL, while diving into the frustrating 2022 Michigan State basketball offseason. This episode directly pulls two segments (out of three) from the 5/19…

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Recap: Spring Game Recruiting Buzz 39:05

2y ago39:05

39:05

Corey and Justin dive into some of the recruiting buzz that is coming from the 2022 MSU Spring Game. From Elliot Washington to Enow Etta, here's a rundown on all the storylines.By Justin Thind

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Preview: Spring Game Recruiting Storylines 36:24

2y ago36:24

36:24

Corey and Justin talk about all the recruiting happenings from the last month, before diving into the unprecedented visitor's list for the 2022 spring game.By Justin Thind

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Twitter Space (3/29/22): MSU Recruiting 1:30:33

2y ago1:30:33

1:30:33

This is a recording of the LIVE Twitter Space that aired on Tuesday night (3/29). Hosts Justin Thind, @OdellBretthamJr, and Corey Robinson dive into every facet of MSU football recruiting and spring camp news. Then, Justin and Brett discuss basketball recruiting and the transfer portal. At the end, they are joined by the father of 2022 four-star RB…

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March Madness Preview (ft. @SpartanHoopsDK) 1:00:06

2y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

David Klein from SpartanHoops.com joins Justin Thind to preview Michigan State's matchup against Davidson and a possible matchup against Duke. Then they zoom out and fill out the rest of the East region, before quickly touching on the rest of the bracket.By Justin Thind

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Jack Ebling joins! (+ Bo Edmundson commits) 41:48

2+ y ago41:48

41:48

Justin Thind and Corey Robinson are joined by legendary, Lansing-area sports columnist, broadcaster, and radio host Jack Ebling. The trio discuss Magic Johnson's recruitment, funny Nick Saban stories, Mel Tucker's momentum, and Kenneth Walker's legacy. Afterwards, Corey and Justin talk about new MSU commit Bo Edmundson and what the Spartans are get…

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Twitter Space (1/31/22): MSU Recruiting 1:45:54

2+ y ago1:45:54

1:45:54

This episode is the archived recording of January 31st's Twitter Space featuring Justin Thind, @OdellBretthamJr, Corey Robinson, and others. The 2-hour open forum was centered around every aspect of the Michigan State football program, featuring extensive segments on the recent recruiting momentum and what's ahead for the 2023 class.…

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Brandon Jordan, Junior Day, New Crystal Balls 34:35

2+ y ago34:35

34:35

In this episode, Corey and Justin talk about the impact that new MSU pass rush specialist Brandon Jordan is already having, the epic Junior Day that just took place, and 3 new 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions they are putting in.By Justin Thind

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Portal Numbers, Germie Bernard, & Effrem Reed 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

35:22

In this episode, Corey and Justin discuss Germie Bernard's flip to Michigan State, including some behind the scenes details, and then provide some much-needed insight on why MSU hasn't been able to land any portal commitments in the last couple weeks. Lastly, they give their thoughts on the hiring of Effrem Reed as RB's coach.…

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Early Signing Day Recap (ft. Stephen Brooks) 36:04

2+ y ago36:04

36:04

In this episode, Justin Thind and Corey Robinson are joined by Stephen Brooks as the 247Sports trio recap everything that happened in the last 48 hours before signing day. They discuss the recruitments of Kiyaunta Goodwin, Armani Winfield, Caleb Coley, Zion Young, transfer Khris Bogle, and more. They also talk about who the most underrated prospect…

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New Portal Pickups + Big Visit Weekend 48:14

2+ y ago48:14

48:14

Corey and Justin start by discussing the two new transfer portal pickups for Michigan State, Jacoby Windmon & Aarron Brule, along with portal target Khris Bogle. They analyze how they can see them fitting in the defense next year and what they bring to the defense. Then they discuss Kiyaunta Goodwin, Damari Alston, and the big visit weekend that is…

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Insight on Mel Tucker's Extension (ft. Brian Mosallam) 35:04

2+ y ago35:04

35:04

In this episode, Justin & Corey are joined by Spartan Dawg & MSU trustee emeritus Brian Mosallam, who was in the inner-circle of the Mel Tucker contract extension process. He talked about the two donors, Mat Ishbia and Steve St. Andre, that made the extension happen. He also gave insight on what he has seen from Mel Tucker first-hand, what statemen…

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Jalen Berger, Transfer Portal, Penn State WIn 59:38

2+ y ago59:38

59:38

In this episode, Justin & Corey are joined by their colleague Stephen Brooks to break down the win over Penn State, Mel Tucker winning COTY, the addition of Jalen Berger, the pursuit of Jahmyr Gibbs (Georgia Tech), and overall transfer portal needs.By Justin Thind

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Penn State Preview & Ohio State Recap 48:52

2+ y ago48:52

48:52

In this episode, Corey & Justin talk about the blowout loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes and the injuries that are currently plaguing Michigan State. Then, they discuss this weekend's matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions and what MSU will need to have happen in order to win. At the end, they discuss James Franklin's contract extension, along …

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Game Preview: Ohio State 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

33:46

In this episode, Justin and Corey preview the Michigan State-Ohio State game. The noon showdown in Columbus is for all the marbles, as the winner would simply have to win their final game of the year to go play for a Big Ten Championship in Indianapolis, and possibly the College Football Playoff. The 247Sports duo talk about the keys to the game, w…

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Game Recap: Maryland 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

32:04

In this episode, Corey and Justin recap the Maryland game and dive into the performances by the defensive backfield, offensive line, the RB's, the WR's, and more. They also touch on the recruiting updates from this past weekend, including Kentucky commit Alex Afari and Wisconsin transfer Jalen Berger.…

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Maryland Preview & Purdue Recap 37:52

2+ y ago37:52

37:52

In this episode, Corey and Justin recap the Purdue debacle and then look ahead to Michigan State's game against Maryland.By Justin Thind

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Game Preview: Purdue 20:19

2+ y ago20:19

20:19

In this episode, Corey and Justin preview the keys to the game against Purdue, discussing why it truly is a trap game and not just something people are needlessly paranoid about. David Bell, George Karlaftis, and Purdue's third-down defense are just a few reasons why the Boilermakers could make life difficult for Michigan State.…

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MSU Basketball Season Preview 1:08:04

2+ y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

In this episode, Justin and Corey are joined by David Klein (SpartanHoops.com) to break down the upcoming Michigan State hoops season. The trio cover a wide array of topics from the excitement regarding the newcomers to the expectations revolving around the returning impact players. Specifically, they discussed how massive the addition of Tyson Wal…

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Game Recap: Michigan 59:33

2+ y ago59:33

59:33

In this episode, Justin and Corey recap the game, talk about Kenneth Walker's Heisman moment, discuss what that means for MSU's future portal recruiting, talk about some post-game recruit reactions, give current UM players some credit for battling, and then laugh at everything about the way the Michigan Football program is constructed. If you're ju…

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Game Preview: Michigan (ft. Jay Greene) 46:30

2+ y ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, Justin Thind and Corey Robinson are joined by #SD4L (Spartan Dawg 4 Life) founder Jay Greene, The former Spartan defensive tackle shared some insight on the Mel Tucker-LSU noise and his first-hand observations of the second-year head coach at practice, before diving into the specifics of the upcoming game. Greene shared what it was…

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Mid-Season Recap 46:23

2+ y ago46:23

46:23

In this bye week episode, Corey & Justin look back on the first 7 games of the season. They reflect on their preseason predictions and how the Spartans have compared with those expectations, before diving into the good and the bad on both sides of the ball. They also dive into Kenneth Walker's Heisman chances.…

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The Mel Tucker-LSU Noise 32:21

2+ y ago32:21

32:21

In this episode, Justin Thind and Corey Robinson discuss the Bruce Feldman report that some LSU donors are interested in Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker. They evaluate just how meaningful the report is, whether LSU's Scott Woodward would even target Tucker, the myriad of reasons why Tucker would want to stay at MSU, and a lot more.…

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Game Recap: Indiana 30:51

2+ y ago30:51

30:51

In this episode, Corey Robinson and Justin Thind discuss the win against Indiana, the trajectories of the OL and the cornerbacks, and what these observations mean for the rest of the season.By Justin Thind

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Catch us on The Spartan Beat! 2:33

3y ago2:33

2:33

Spartan Spotlight co-hosts Justin Thind & Corey Robinson are taking over The Spartan Beat! Catch them live on the Spotlight Media Network every Thursday from 2-3pm. Each episode will also be uploaded to the popular streaming services after it has aired, so make sure to subscribe to the Spartan Beat on all platforms! Also, follow @SpartanBeat on Twi…

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March Madness Bracket Breakdown 1:21:15

3y ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Justin Thind is joined by David Klein (SpartanHoops.com) to give you pick-by-pick predictions for every game in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. They also go on tangents of Nate Oaks' Michigan State connection, Penn State's hiring of Purdue assistant Micah Shrewsberry, the mess that is Indiana Basketball, failed coaching searches, and much more.…

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Transfer Portal Recap + 2022 Snapshot 40:45

3+ y ago40:45

40:45

Justin Thind & Corey Robinson talk about the first 7 transfers that the Michigan State staff has landed via the portal. They share their thoughts on each of the guys, then outline how they'd like to see the rest of the transfer spots be utilized. Afterwards, they breakdown how the national recruiting approach has been structured in a way that'll be…

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Gavin Broscious Commitment Interview! 16:45

3+ y ago16:45

16:45

MSU's newest commit, Arizona OG Gavin Broscious, joined Corey & Justin to discuss his decision to join the Spartans' 2022 recruiting class. He talks about his thoughts on Michigan State, Coach Chris Kapilovic, the overall recruiting process, his parents' involvement, and much more! (This interview was originally recorded on November 14th) --- Suppo…

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Kevin Wigenton: In-Depth Interview 35:01

3+ y ago35:01

35:01

2021 MSU commit Kevin Wigenton joins Corey & Justin for an in-depth, 30+ min interview in which he discusses a wide array of topics. The NJ OL dives into his recruitment, what makes Coach Chris Kapilovic and Coach Mel Tucker different than other coaches, how much film he watches in his spare time, his conversation with Tom Izzo, the basketball supe…

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Kris Phillips Commitment Interview (+ Recruiting Recap) 26:45

3+ y ago26:45

26:45

2022 MSU OL commit Kristian Phillips joins Corey and Justin to discuss his announcement, what he liked about the staff, his Detroit background, his first experience with football, and his amazing reception from the MSU fanbase.After the interview, the two Rivals.com insiders break down the 4 recent commitments for MSU in the past 3 days.--- Support…

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Michael Gravely Interview (+ Recruiting Recap) 29:29

3+ y ago29:29

29:29

Corey and Justin talk to MSU safety commit Michael Gravely Jr. from Cleveland, OH. He talked about why he chose MSU, what he liked from the win versus Michigan, what he expects from the Spartans for the rest of the season, and who his top 5 favorite rappers are. After chatting with Gravely, Corey and Justin talk about Rayshaun Benny, Andrel Anthony…

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Michigan Post-Game Reaction! 50:08

3+ y ago50:08

50:08

Rivals insiders Corey Robinson & Justin Thind talk with MSU legend Sedrick Irvin about MSU's huge win over the Michigan Wolverines. They dive into the state of the program in Ann Arbor, the topic of recruiting rankings, what the win means for recruiting, the identity Michigan State has crafted, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://ancho…

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Michigan Preview w/ Sedrick Irvin 38:38

3+ y ago38:38

38:38

Justin Thind and Corey Robinson are joined by legendary MSU RB Sedrick Irvin Sr to preview this week's rivalry game against Michigan. He tells a story about how a trip to Meijer woke him up to the rivalry's significance, he gives insight on what the environment is like at practice the week, and even gives his version of a pre-game speech. Justin & …

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Rutgers Post-Game Reaction 23:20

3+ y ago23:20

23:20

Rivals.com MSU insider Justin Thind talks about MSU's season-opening loss to Rutgers. Topics of discussion were certain player personnel decisions, the O-Line, the running game, Rocky's performance, the offensive game plan, ridiculous complaints about Mel Tucker's salary, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spartanspotlight/suppor…

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Rayshaun Benny & Davion Primm Interview 20:12

3+ y ago20:12

20:12

4-star MSU target Rayshaun Benny, along with his high school teammate &current MSU commit Davion Primm, sit down with Justin Thind and Corey Robinson of SpartanMag.com.Benny is on the verge of announcing his college commitment and he breaks down his recruitment on the podcast. Him and Primm also talk about their bond, what music they listen to, wha…

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Ru'Quan Buckley Interview (+ Recruiting Recap) 22:59

3+ y ago22:59

22:59

In this episode, Justin & Corey talk to MSU OL target Ru'Quan Buckley about his recruitment and his off-the-field interests. Plus, they go into detail about other recruiting efforts that the Michigan State staff is making, including Antonio Gates Jr, Rayshaun Benny, and other 2022 in-state targets.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spartan…

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Episode 0: Intro 14:19

3+ y ago14:19

14:19

In Episode 0 of the series, Corey Robinson and Justin Thind set the stage for the Spartan Spotlight podcast. Check out the vision we have for the podcast and what we hope it offers listeners. Also, we go into our personal history and outline how we got into the recruiting business. Corey Robinson & Justin Thind are Michigan State insiders for Rival…

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