Best Lansing State Journal Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 948: Hot Take Monday - MSU football hope and Michigan football troubles 1:24:01

1d ago1:24:01

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the reasons for increasing optimism for MSU football, why Aidan Chiles is and isn't the key to all of it, on Michigan football having received a notice of allegations from the NCAA, on the Tigers becoming fun, bad Jared Goff takes and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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370 - Fred Le - What Does it Take to Be Funny? 1:06:00

21h ago1:06:00

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Fred Le is a comedian and filmmaker based in LA. He, along with fellow comic Andy Van co-created the all-Vietnamese comedy show Embarrassed by Night which continues to tour the West Coast, with its upcoming show #10 in Los Angeles on September 13th, 2024. Begun in 2022, Embarrassed by Night has received multiple write-ups on Metro Silicon Valley, b…

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Ep. 947: Twitter Question Friday – MSU football reasons for optimism 1:18:10

1d ago1:18:10

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We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on Michigan State football, reasons for optimism with the Spartans, which games might be most thrilling, which MSU might win and which could swing the season, and on MSU basketball's playing rotation, the Lions, the Tigers, live, love and piss troughs.…

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369 - KT Nguyen - Crafting a Thriller Novel Around Obsession and Compulsion Disorder 47:20

4d ago47:20

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Join K. T. Nguyen, a former magazine editor whose features have graced the pages of Glamour, Shape, and Fitness, as she shares stories from her life spent navigating the bustling cities of New York, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, San Francisco and working through debilitating OCD. “You Know What You Did” is her debut novel that was just released in Apr…

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Ep. 946: MSU basketball takeaways from Spain; Big Ten football changes; and Penei Sewell goes down 59:27

11h ago59:27

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First, a conversation with NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach on Big Ten football and the expanded college football playoff (13:00). Then, mid-show, news that the Lions' Penei Sewell is injured breaks and we react (39:00). Followed by a discussion on what we learned from Michigan State basketball's three games in Spain, including a entertaining and challe…

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Ep. 945: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball lessons in Spain 1:30:27

15h ago1:30:27

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what we've learned about Michigan State's basketball team through two games in Spain, on real expectations for MSU football, on how U-M fans should feel about the Wolverines' national title, on the Detroit Tigers' big moment Sunday night and whether they're in for a strong finish and more, including a couple…

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368 - Andrew Lam - Why Do Our Stories Matter? 1:20:37

3h ago1:20:37

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Andrew Lam is the author of Perfume Dreams: Reflections on the Vietnamese Diaspora, which won the 2006 PEN Open Book Award, and East Eats West: Writing in Two Hemispheres. Lam is an editor and cofounder of New America Media, an association of over two thousand ethnic media outlets in America. He was a regular commentator on NPR’s All Things Conside…

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Ep. 944: Twitter Questions - on MSU and Michigan football, the impact of cheating and the Blue Wall 1:05:22

4h ago1:05:22

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We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on MSU football and the Spartans' most important players, on Michigan football and how much the Wolverines benefited from cheating, on journalism bias, Lions injuries, the Tigers in contention and more, including a couple stories worth telling.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 943: Hot Take Monday - How Michigan football's cheating helped build the program 1:19:22

2d ago1:19:22

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football and basketball, on how much Michigan football cheating helped build the program to a championship level, USA basketball and the Olympics and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 942: Twitter Question Thursday - MSU football and hoops, Harbaugh, Stalions and CMU 1:26:33

5d ago1:26:33

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We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on Michigan State football and MSU basketball, on proper punishment for Michigan football, on Jim Harbaugh and Connor Stalions, on CMU and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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367 - Lan Ho -What Makes Vietnamese Coffee Truly Vietnamese? Exploring the Journey and Vision of the Founder of Fat Miilk Coffee 45:26

5d ago45:26

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Lan Ho is a Vietnamese American who made a bold career change from pharmacist to coffee entrepreneur after being furloughed during the pandemic. She pivoted to pursue her dream and successfully launched Fat Miilk - Chicago's first Vietnamese Robusta-centric coffee company. The brand saw instant global recognition when Bon Appetit listed Fat Miilk o…

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Ep. 941: Hot Take Monday - Connor Stalions, Sherrone Moore and Michigan and CMU football under fire 1:20:26

8d ago1:20:26

1:20:26

We dug into our hot takes and yours – about what to make of the leaked NCAA notice of allegations against Michigan football and head coach Sherrone Moore, the determination it was Connor Stalions on Central Michigan's sideline at MSU last season, what to do about CMU and more, including MSU football takes, Tigers and Olympic thoughts. Plus, a coupl…

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366 - Hồng Thảo - Unlocking Philanthropy: How Does the Gates Foundation Give Away Money? 1:39:56

18d ago1:39:56

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Hồng Thanh Phương Thảo (She/Her/Hers) is a Senior Program Officer supporting advocacy for the Digital Public Infrastructure and Inclusive Financial Systems teams at the Gates Foundation. Thảo previously held positions in commercial aircraft sales, brand marketing, and international strategy at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Prior to joining the priva…

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Ep. 940: Twitter Question Friday: MSU football and basketball, Olympic wishes and bad sports writers 1:20:39

11d ago1:20:39

1:20:39

We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball and MSU football, including Aidan Chiles vs. Sam Leavitt, what to do with a 4.5-win overall for Spartan football, Kur Teng's Moneyball MVP summer, the point guard position, as well as our Olympic wishes, why sports writers suck and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.…

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365 - Dr. Stefan Bean - Orange County Superintendent of Schools 49:52

12d ago49:52

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Stefan was born as Nam Le Thanh in Saigon in the early 70s of war-torn Vietnam. He was stricken by polio at the age of two, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Due to this debilitating disease, he was soon after abandoned by his parents. He was later discovered sitting on the streets and taken to an orphanage where he was further neglected w…

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Ep. 939: MSU football opens fall camp and Tigers trade deadline reaction 47:15

21d ago47:15

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We opened reacting to the Tigers' trade deadline moves, before a conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers' return for pitcher Jack Flaherty, the job Scott Harris is doing, what's next with Tarik Skubal and the timeline for Tigers to be contenders (13:00). Then a conversation on MSU football as the Spartans open fall camp (36:…

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Ep. 938: Hot Take Monday - on big decisions coming for MSU and college athletics 1:11:43

26d ago1:11:43

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on how Michigan State and other college athletic departments are facing big decisions after the House case settlement, on MSU football's season and the possibility for joy ahead, betting against Michigan football, on the Tigers' trade possibilities, betting stupidly against the U.S. in the Olympics and more, in…

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Ep. 937: Twitter Question Saturday - MSU basketball's best five and MSU football's key stretch 2:13:12

26d ago2:13:12

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We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on what this season should be for Michigan State basketball, on who MSU's best five players and best lineup might be, on MSU football and the stretch of games that could decide the season, on the Tigers chances of finishing .500, what could stand in the way of a Lions Super Bowl and more. Plus, a cou…

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Ep. 936: Talkin' MSU and Big Ten football, with our favorite season-win total over-unders 58:13

20d ago58:13

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We talked MSU football with MLive's Matt Wenzel at Big Ten Media Days (8:00), then talked with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman (22:00) – on Big Ten expansion, teams like MSU and Iowa competing in the new Big Ten and more. Then our favorite Big Ten season win-total over-unders (35:00).By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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364 - Chef Nguyen Bui + Chef Minh Phan + Gustavo Arellano - The State of Dining 51:48

20d ago51:48

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The Vietnamese podcast goes on the road in person at Chef Nguyen Bui's Buivette, a series of steakhouse dinners in the intimate setting of his loft in the Arts District. Chef Bui, formerly of Rustic Canyon, is joined by two other guests, Minh Phan and Gustavo Arellano. Minh Phan is an art practitioner, chef, founder, and creative director of Michel…

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Ep. 935: Hot Take Monday - Why this year is big for MSU basketball 1:16:57

1M ago1:16:57

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on why this is actually a big season for Michigan State's basketball program, on hopes for Frankie Fidler and optimism for Jeremy Fears Jr., on Jonathan Smith's track record with the transfer portal, on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal, on Michigan football, CFB 25 video game frustrations, squirrel attacks, pillow w…

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Ep. 934: Twitter Question Friday - MSU basketball and football, and Tarik Skubal trade deals 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball and what happens if the Spartans lose 13 games again, on MSU football and whether the Spartans can ever be among the top few teams in the Big Ten, on Tarik Skubal and what trade packages would be worth dealing him, and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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363 - Mike Tatarski - Journalism in Vietnam Today 1:00:57

28d ago1:00:57

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Michael Tatarski is an American journalist based in Vietnam. Tatarski is the writer of Vietnam Weekly, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Saigoneer, a Ho Chi Minh City-based English news publication, from 2018 to 2022. Tatarski's reporting has covered Vietnamese culture, politics, and international relations, including the 2019 Trump-Kim Summit in Ha…

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Ep. 933: MSU hoops, talkin' Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen and most loathed athletes all-time 1:40:41

1M ago1:40:41

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We opened with the latest on Michigan State basketball after Tuesday night's Moneyball Pro-Am, including thoughts on Gehrig Normand, Coen Carr and the center position. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Detroit Tigers' recent surge, the state of the organization and what might happen with Tarik Skubal (12:45). Foll…

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Ep. 932: Hot Take Monday - MSU basketball is a likable team and the Detroit Tigers are alive 1:18:53

1M ago1:18:53

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on why this Michigan State basketball team has the makings of a group that's less frustrating than some others, on the surging Tigers and whether they're suddenly worth our time, on MSU football, the Lions, a fiasco at Copa America, disagreements in America and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.…

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Ep. 931: Twitter Question Friday - Evaluating MSU basketball players at the Moneyball Pro-Am 1:27:54

1M ago1:27:54

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We answered your questions on MSU basketball and what we can rightfully take away from performances and comments at the Moneyball Pro-Am, on Frankie Fidler, Xavier Booker, Jaxon Kohler, Coen Carr and top statistical performers next season, on MSU football and whether to trust Jonathan Smith's recruiting and fair expectations for Aidan Chiles, on wo…

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Moneyball Pro-Am reactions: All aboard the MSU hype train 53:54

2M ago53:54

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Apologies for being away so long (the last podcast was on April 22), but the Spartan Speak podcast is back with a vengeance! With the Moneyball Pro-Am kicking into high gear, Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss MSU's basketball roster, newcomers and returners, and changing dyna…

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Ep. 930: MSU basketball takes after Moneyball and Shawn Windsor on the Pistons, Lions and Tigers 1:04:26

2M ago1:04:26

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We opened talking Michigan State basketball and substantive takeaways from Tuesday night's Moneyball Pro-Am games, including the play of Frankie Fidler and how he impacts the rest of the roster. Then a good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on the Pistons' big bet with Cade Cunningham, where the Lions are headed this seas…

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Ep. 929: Hot Take Monday - MSU football arguments and the Tigers' Tarik Skubal conundrum 1:21:32

1M ago1:21:32

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We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Michigan State football arguments that make sense for why MSU might have a better season than expected, on Tarik Skubal and whether the Tigers should keep him, sign him to a big contract now or trade him, on the Euro and Copa America soccer championships, the state of the USMNT, bad storytelling on dates…

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362 - Mixed Miyagi - Rapper 1:12:53

1M ago1:12:53

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Originally from Cần Thơ, Vietnam, Mixed Miyagi was raised in Tampa, Florida, where he was captivated by the Hip Hop Culture. As a biracial immigrant, he holds his Nigerian and Vietnamese roots close to his heart. Miyagi expresses his passion for social justice, cultural awareness, lyricism, and clever wordplay. His most viewed music video today, ti…

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