Best Lansing State Journal Podcasts (2024)

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

7h 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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Williams & Blum: Fall camp analysis, the fun Big 12 52:20

1h ago52:20

52:20

Williams & Blum give observations on the first few days of football fall camp. The guys then discuss a Bill Connolly piece from over the weekend about the strength of the Big 12 going forward. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Williams & Blum: Fall camp analysis, the fun Big 12 52:20

4h ago52:20

52:20

Williams & Blum give observations on the first few days of football fall camp. The guys then discuss a Bill Connolly piece from over the weekend about the strength of the Big 12 going forward. Presented as always by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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

5h 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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Ep. 939: MSU football opens fall camp and Tigers trade deadline reaction 47:15

11h ago47:15

47:15

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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Williams & Blum Wednesday: Gearing up for football with Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray 40:58

4h ago40:58

40:58

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray fill in for Williams & Blum to discuss the Olympics before diving into their optimism for Iowa State Football. Bouncing around the Big 12 and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Williams & Blum Wednesday: Gearing up for football with Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray 40:58

2h ago40:58

40:58

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray fill in for Williams & Blum to discuss the Olympics before diving into their optimism for Iowa State Football. Bouncing around the Big 12 and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Kickin' It with Jason Scheer: Getting to know Arizona and their journey to the Big 12 49:34

15h ago49:34

49:34

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on Wildcat Authority's Jason Scheer to dive into how Arizona landed in the Big 12, their transition to the league, and more on realignment. Talking Zona hoops and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kickin' It with Jason Scheer: Getting to know Arizona and their journey to the Big 12 49:34

3h ago49:34

49:34

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on Wildcat Authority's Jason Scheer to dive into how Arizona landed in the Big 12, their transition to the league, and more on realignment. Talking Zona hoops and more, courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

4h ago1:11:43

1:11:43

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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Williams & Blum: Cyclones in the Olympics, & mind-boggling stuff on the future of college sports 1:07:20

2h ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Williams & Blum do a deep dive on Friday's news about scholarship limits, paying players, the "clearinghouse" and the future of college athletics. Williams is irate and Blum somewhat talks him off the ledge. Plus, looking at Iowa State's massive amount of basketball players participating in the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Williams & Blum: Cyclones in the Olympics, & mind-boggling stuff on the future of college sports 1:07:20

4d ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Williams & Blum do a deep dive on Friday's news about scholarship limits, paying players, the "clearinghouse" and the future of college athletics. Williams is irate and Blum somewhat talks him off the ledge. Plus, looking at Iowa State's massive amount of basketball players participating in the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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

3d ago2:13:12

2:13:12

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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Summer Series feat. Rob Gray: Looking back on a storied career in journalism 49:46

7d ago49:46

49:46

Jacqueline Cordova welcomes on Senior Writer Rob Gray to talk about how he got into journalism, his approach to coverage, his journey heading into his 25th season, and so much more. Presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Summer Series feat. Rob Gray: Looking back on a storied career in journalism 49:46

3h ago49:46

49:46

Jacqueline Cordova welcomes on Senior Writer Rob Gray to talk about how he got into journalism, his approach to coverage, his journey heading into his 25th season, and so much more. Presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

1d ago58:13

58:13

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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Williams & Blum Wednesday: USF making headlines, mailbag, and more 1:04:18

3h ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Alex Golesh making the headlines for his comments about USF, the latest from the ACC, and more on the future of college athletics. They continue their dive into the mailbag with a defensive discussion, touching on recruiting, and more. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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Williams & Blum Wednesday: USF making headlines, mailbag, and more 1:04:18

1h ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss Alex Golesh making the headlines for his comments about USF, the latest from the ACC, and more on the future of college athletics. They continue their dive into the mailbag with a defensive discussion, touching on recruiting, and more. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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Kickin' It with JT Wistrcill: Diving into Utah Football 53:56

2h ago53:56

53:56

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on JT Wistrcill of Locked On Utes to talk all things Utah Football, their move to the Big 12, and how their game will adjust to the new conference. The impact of Cam Rising, the future of Utah Football, and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kickin' It with JT Wistrcill: Diving into Utah Football 53:56

2h ago53:56

53:56

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome on JT Wistrcill of Locked On Utes to talk all things Utah Football, their move to the Big 12, and how their game will adjust to the new conference. The impact of Cam Rising, the future of Utah Football, and more. Courtesy of Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

4h ago1:16:57

1:16:57

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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Williams & Blum: More mail as the season approaches 1:03:19

3h ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Who will lead the 2024/25 Iowa State men's basketball team in scoring? If the guys could re-live one Cyclone season from their lifetimes, which would they choose? Williams & Blum tackle these questions and more in a mailbag episode of the pod - courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Williams & Blum: More mail as the season approaches 1:03:19

10d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Who will lead the 2024/25 Iowa State men's basketball team in scoring? If the guys could re-live one Cyclone season from their lifetimes, which would they choose? Williams & Blum tackle these questions and more in a mailbag episode of the pod - courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

4h ago1:08:05

1:08:05

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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Williams & Blum Wednesday: What's next for realignment and Anthony Becht interview 1:15:11

19d ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the latest in conference realignment, how ESPN fits in, and what the change could do to college sports. Discussing question marks on some Big 12 teams before closing out the show with a replay of their interview with Anthony Becht from Rocco Becht's Football Camp on July 13th. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more a…

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Williams & Blum Wednesday: What's next for realignment and Anthony Becht interview 1:15:11

1h ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Chris Williams and Brent Blum discuss the latest in conference realignment, how ESPN fits in, and what the change could do to college sports. Discussing question marks on some Big 12 teams before closing out the show with a replay of their interview with Anthony Becht from Rocco Becht's Football Camp on July 13th. Courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more a…

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

12h ago1:40:41

1:40:41

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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Kickin' It with Joel Lanning: The life of a Quarterback/Linebacker 47:33

5h ago47:33

47:33

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome in former Cyclone Quarterback/Linebacker Joel Lanning to talk about the Rhoads to Campbell transition, how it came to him flipping sides of the ball, and his journey around football. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kickin' It with Joel Lanning: The life of a Quarterback/Linebacker 47:33

3h ago47:33

47:33

Grant Mahoney and Jeff Woody welcome in former Cyclone Quarterback/Linebacker Joel Lanning to talk about the Rhoads to Campbell transition, how it came to him flipping sides of the ball, and his journey around football. All this and more presented by Kelderman Manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

5h ago1:18:53

1:18:53

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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Williams & Blum: The Clemson & Florida State conversation 1:02:05

2h ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Rumors are heating up about Florida State and Clemson potentially making a jump to the Big 12. How seriously should fans be taking all of this? Williams was on the phone Sunday and has information. The guys talk about their weekend at the Rocco Becht camp, getting beat up at a a professional wrestling event and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn…

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Williams & Blum: The Clemson & Florida State conversation 1:02:05

1h ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Rumors are heating up about Florida State and Clemson potentially making a jump to the Big 12. How seriously should fans be taking all of this? Williams was on the phone Sunday and has information. The guys talk about their weekend at the Rocco Becht camp, getting beat up at a a professional wrestling event and more, all courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn…

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Williams & Blum: Live from Rocco Becht's Football Camp 1:30:25

7h ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Chris Williams and Brent Blum hit the road to Perry, Iowa from Rocco Becht's Football Camp in support of the Perry Community. Interviews from Rocco, Iowa State Running Back Abu Sama, Derek Hoodjer, Perry Head Football Coach Josh Vannornam, Anthony Becht, Perry Quarterback Gerin Kenney, Iowa State Linebacker Kooper Ebel, Perry Middle School Principa…

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Williams & Blum: Live from Rocco Becht's Football Camp 1:30:25

1h ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Chris Williams and Brent Blum hit the road to Perry, Iowa from Rocco Becht's Football Camp in support of the Perry Community. Interviews from Rocco, Iowa State Running Back Abu Sama, Derek Hoodjer, Perry Head Football Coach Josh Vannornam, Anthony Becht, Perry Quarterback Gerin Kenney, Iowa State Linebacker Kooper Ebel, Perry Middle School Principa…

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

24d ago1:27:54

1:27:54

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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Summer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with Caleb Bacon and Jeremiah Cooper 37:28

1d ago37:28

37:28

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Redshirt-Junior Linebacker Caleb Bacon to discuss his offseason, his development at Iowa State, and more before flipping it to Junior Safety Jeremiah Cooper to talk about the defensive backs, why he loves Iowa State, and the confidence he has in the Cyclones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Summer Series: Inside Cyclone Football with Caleb Bacon and Jeremiah Cooper 37:28

25d ago37:28

37:28

Chris Williams sits down with Iowa State Redshirt-Junior Linebacker Caleb Bacon to discuss his offseason, his development at Iowa State, and more before flipping it to Junior Safety Jeremiah Cooper to talk about the defensive backs, why he loves Iowa State, and the confidence he has in the Cyclones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Summer Series feat. Aiden Wyatt: Behind the scenes of social media 47:16

2d ago47:16

47:16

Jacqueline Cordova welcomes fellow Cyclone Fanatic employee Aiden Wyatt to discuss the social media world, the growth of CF, what the future holds, and more. Courtesy of the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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Summer Series feat. Aiden Wyatt: Behind the scenes of social media 47:16

2d ago47:16

47:16

Jacqueline Cordova welcomes fellow Cyclone Fanatic employee Aiden Wyatt to discuss the social media world, the growth of CF, what the future holds, and more. Courtesy of the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Chris Williams

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