Everybody has a point of view, but nobody tells it like she does, straight up, no chaser. She mainly talks sports, but no topics are off limits. Get your notepads ready. As always, she wishes you love, peace, and Chocolate!!!
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If you want to talk college sports with a Big 10 flavor, but national perspective, Sparty Talk is the place for you. Every week, we'll start in E. Lansing with the Michigan State Spartans and move outward from there.
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Off the Curb is an exploration into the most timely and newsworthy storylines in sports, with a pinch of news and politics when warranted. Hosted by Justin Spiro, Off the Curb airs live on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook on weeknights.
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A funny and realistic take on sports and video games. The podcast will feature topics ranging from sports, video games, and entertainment featuring a litany of random comedic guests.
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Short and sweet daily college football content. I cover all 133. E-mail me with any comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions at: kenwillinger@gmail.com
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This is sports UNFILTERED! So many times people tip-toe around controversies in the sports world but Andrew & Charity Chambers are dedicated to keeping it real and telling it like it is. If you can't handle the truth, this isn't the show for you.
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Want to get the inside scoop on all things Pac-12 Football? Join Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Yogi Roth every week as they break down the biggest games and stories from the Pac-12, and interview some of the best student-athletes and coaches in the Conference of Champions.
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To be a great quarterback, you need to do more than just make throws. You have to be a leader. You have to set the tone for an entire organization. But what does it really take to be great? After a 14-year NFL career and Super Bowl Championship, Trent Dilfer has spent the past decade coaching and mentoring some of the most talented and dynamic young quarterbacks in the country. He's traveled the country watching players and coaches figure out how to be great. This show gives all football fan ...
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Season 4 Episode 2: You Don’t Really Know He’s Guilty
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OJ Simpson has died. Here I react to what people should know about his infamous case as well as his stellar college and NFL football career. Please like and share this episode and subscribe to my channel. Music credit - Song: Joakim Karud - Good Old Days (Vlog No Copyright); Music Provided by Vlog No Copyright Music; Video Link: youtube.com/watch?v…
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The Michigan State hockey team fell just short of the Frozen Four. They gymnastics team fell just short in their regional final thanks to some questionable judging. The women's basketball final four was amazing. The men's -- meh. That and more in this edition of Sparty Talk.By spartyon
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Sparty Talk: Hockey, Gymnastics and Hoops Tourney edition
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The NCAA tournament committee have a lot of explaining to do. The hockey regionals make no sense. Neither do the gymnastics seedings. Satchmo and DB discuss this and what happened to both the men's and women's basketball teams in this edition of Sparty Talk.By spartyon
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March is more than just Izzo at Michigan State now. Both the men's and women's hoops teams are dancing. The hockey team will be one of the top seeds in the NCAA tournament. The gymnastics team is in the top ten. Five wrestlers made the NCAA tournament. Michigan State AD Allan Haller is building something special on the banks of the Red Cedar. Satch…
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Carson Cooper Joins To Talk Win Vs. Minnesota, Preview Purdue
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MSU Center Carson Cooper joins to discuss the Spartans' win vs. Minnesota, preview the Spartans' matchup vs. Purdue, and more!By Justin Spiro
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It’s my anniversary! March 1st marked the end of Season 3! On this episode, I express my gratitude for all my listeners, give a brief overview of prior shows, and give you the latest on a story I promised I would not let go: the case of the State v. Chad Wheeler, the former NFL player who savagely beat and strangled Alleah Taylor.…
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Dissecting Michigan State Basketball with LSJ Columnist Graham Couch
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Lansing State Journal Columnist Graham Couch joins Justin Spiro to discuss the Spartans' up-and-down 2023-24 season, a dramatic senior night vs. Northwestern, whether Tom Izzo made a mistake by not getting a center in the portal, if A.J. Hoggard can turn his season around, and more!By Justin Spiro
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Season 3 Episode 14: The Unveiling of Kobe’s First Statue
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It’s finally here, the first L.A. statue honoring the late great Kobe Bean Bryant, posted right in front of the Crypto.com Arena. I talk about the reveal ceremony, who was there and who wasn’t, and my reaction to seeing this amazing statue for the first time. Unbelievable. Music credit: Lukas Graham - 7 Years Instrumental, YouTune, not used for pro…
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Jennifer Crumbley Found Guilty of Manslaughter | Initial Reaction with Attorney Wade Fink
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Attorney Wade Fink joins Justin Spiro to give their thoughts on Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the teen who shot and killed four students at Oxford High School in 2021, being found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter.By Justin Spiro
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Sparty Talk: Turning the Corner Edition
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Michigan State's men's basketball team has found its grit. Michigan State's women's basketball team is in the hunt for an NCAA tournament berth. The Michigan State hockey team is holding its own against top competition. The Detroit Lions almost had enough grit to make the Super Bowl. And the sports and music worlds are obsessed with Taylor Swift. S…
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Season 3 Episode 13: Did Your Favorite Car Make the Cut?
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I’m talking the top 25 best selling cars in America for 2023. See if your car is on the list!
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I’m giving my thoughts on the Katt Williams interview and the upcoming Super Bowl. Also, I have a big announcement!!
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Harbaugh Leaves Michigan For NFL and Hindsight on Dan Campbell
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Senior Writer at The Athletic Nick Baumgardner joins Justin Spiro to discuss Jim Harbaugh's departure from Michigan and how much culpability is on Warde Manuel. The duo also revisit their conversation from three years ago on whether Dan Campbell would work in Detroit.By Justin Spiro
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Sparty Talk: Cheaters Sometimes Prosper Edition
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When Michigan beat Washington to win the national championship, we learned that cheaters sometime prosper. What other lessons can Michigan State learn from Michigan's tainted title? Satchmo and DB discuss. They also explore why Michigan State's men's basketball team is struggling, why they're optimistic about the women's basketball team, whether th…
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Season 3 Episode 11: 1-2-3-1-2-3 and the Day After
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Happy New Year! We made it to 2024 after an historic night, namely 12-31-23. The Chocolate Writer talks about how she spends New Year’s Eve and where some of these New Year’s Day traditions came from. Be sure to like, do a review, leave a comment, and share the show!!!! We are now reaching across 8 countries! (Sound Effect: Montassir Allioui Happy …
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Sparty Talk: The (new) Jonathan Smith Era Begins
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One thing is certain -- Alan Haller knows how to run a search for a new coach. Satchmo and DB critique the coaching search, talk about whether Michigan State ended up with the right football coach and what Jonathan Smith needs to do next as he rebuilds the Spartan football team. They also talk about Michgan State's basketball struggles, the hockey …
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Sparty Talk: Hockey Is Back Edition!
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Satchmo and DB discuss Michigan State's return to the upper levels of college hockey relevance, the Spartan men's basketball team getting off to a slow start, the women's basketball team's quick start and the women's soccer team reaching the Sweet 16.By spartyon
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Season 3 Episode 10: Receipts Tell the Story
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Mel Tucker, former head football coach at Michigan State University, has a dream team of attorneys who got hold of text messages that poke holes in Brenda Tracy’s accusations and statements. Everything from lying about who she never has relations with to the real motivation behind the complaint, you know the dirt is in the details, and these detail…
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Sparty Talk: Time for Basketball Edition
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When football hot stove talk is more interesting than discussing what's happening on the field, it's time to turn to basketball. And that's exactly what Satchmo and DB are doing with Michigan State. But not before they take one more look back at the football season including this weekend's loss to Minnesota and looking ahead to an important offseas…
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Do Michigan State Players Want Urban Meyer?
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Former MSU Quarterback Brian Lewerke joins Justin Spiro to give his thoughts on Mel Tucker and whether Urban Meyer should be the next coach for Michigan State Football.By Justin Spiro
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Was Urban Meyer In East Lansing This Week?
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Fox Sports Radio Host Bernie Fratto joins Justin Spiro to defend his claim that Urban Meyer was in East Lansing for Michigan State's open head coaching position this week, according to three of his sources.By Justin Spiro
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QB Merry-Go-Round! Cade McNamara and Brennan Armstrong! Catch ya on Halloween, Travis Hunter!
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Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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Louisville/NC State! Utah/Oregon State! Saturday Selections!
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Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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Terry Bussey to Texas A&M! C-USA recap, Cardell Williams' perfect game, and does Utah need Cam Rising at Oregon State?!?
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Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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Travis Hunter, Michael Trigg, and Thursday night games!
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Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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USA Today Investigative Reporter Kenny Jacoby joins Justin Spiro to answer the major questions surrounding Mel Tucker's firing, the Title IX Investigation, Brenda Tracy's credibility, and more.By Justin Spiro
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Sparty Talk: Mel Tucker Has Officially Been Fired Edition
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Satchmo and DB dive (again) into the Mel Tucker aftermath, what went wrong against Maryland, what to expect for the rest of the season and what to expect in the offseason. From coaching rumors to what to expect in the transfer portal and how to improve this season, Satchmo and DB touch them all (baseball reference) in this edition of Sparty Talk.…
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Weigman Out, Johnson In! Middle Tennessee @ WKU...Pigskin Ken's first on air play!
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Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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Mel Tucker and the Zombie Spartans...Michigan State!
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Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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The Evergreen Giants...Washington and Washington State!
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09/25/23 Support the show E-mail comments, criticisms, questions, or suggestions to: kenwillinger@gmail.comBy Ken Willinger
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The Michigan State Spartan football program is in trouble -- again. Satchmo and DB discuss the current state of the Spartan football program, what the future holds for Spartan football and provide historical context for the current crisis. They also discuss what a good job search for Michigan State should look like, how the Spartans should have han…
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Will Michigan State Owe Mel Tucker $80 Million?
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Civil Rights and Employment Attorney Deborah Gordon joins Justin to give her expertise on the potential civil lawsuit and upcoming Title IX hearing between Mel Tucker and Michigan State University.By Justin Spiro
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Season 3 Episode 9: Mel Tucker is Accused of What?
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Brenda Tracy has accused Coach Mel Tucker of Michigan State of inappropriate behavior that could end his tenure at my beloved university. I let you know what I think about it.
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Justin is joined by Detroit Lions fan George Kordas to talk about the impressive atmosphere at Arrowhead on Thursday night, the large turnout of Lions fans in Kansas City, and more!By Justin Spiro
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Season 3 Episode 8: What’s It Looking Like?
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While you were cooped up due to the pandemic, did you look around your house at your surroundings? Did you like what you saw? Sometimes we have to add a little elegance to things especially in your home. You’d be amazed at what a little fine china can do!
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Sparty Talk: 2023 Football Season Preview
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The 2023 college football season is here! Satchmo and DB discuss the upcoming season, talk about what they expect to see from the Spartans and how warm coach Mel Tucker's seat should be this year. They also wonder about the type of program Michigan State should be building and whether the Spartans will ever be able to build a volley following the w…
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Season 3 Episode 7: Wake Up Democrats! You’re Playing Dangerous Games!
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I’m breaking my own rules talking about this subject. It’s time for Democrats to wake up and fight! Do it before it’s too late!
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Season 3 Episode 6: Telling It Like It Is
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I’m talking ESPN, Savannah James, Carlee Russell, and Magic Johnson.
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What Does JT Compher Bring & Why It's Great To Be A Wolverine
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Justin sits down with his good friend, NHL veteran, and Michigan Hockey legend Jack Johnson to discuss what JT Compher will bring to the Detroit Red Wings, playing for University of Michigan and coach Red Berenson, and more!By Justin Spiro
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Colorado Avalanche writer and analyst Adrian Dater joins Justin Spiro to talk about the Detroit Red Wings signing former Avalanche Center J.T. Compher on Saturday and more.By Justin Spiro
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No, the Detroit Tigers are not a pleasant surprise
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Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins Justin Spiro to discuss the disappointing 2023 Detroit Tigers.By Justin Spiro
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Season 3 Episode 5: Sometimes a Woman Scorned Needs to Be Locked Up
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The acquittal of former NFL player Travis Rudolph brings to light some troubling information about his accuser, Dominique Jones, and her co-conspirators. Proven perjurers, but when will they be charged? Music Credits, Music by: Atomica Music; Song: Between Dark and Light; Composer: Sander Boulogne; YouTube: YouTube.com/atomicamusic; Commercial Lice…
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Season 3 Episode 4: An Open Letter to Ja Morant
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Ja reminds me of my own son. As a mama, I just couldn’t stay quiet. This podcast is powered by The Chocolate Writer Communications and PR. www.thechocolatewriter.com
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ESPN NFL Analytics Writer Seth Walder believes Lions GM Brad Holmes made poor selections in the NFL Draft because his disregard for positional value. He joins Justin Spiro to explain his stance.By Justin Spiro
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No matter how old you get, you respect your elders. Respect seems to be at a premium in our nation’s schools. What are teachers and administrators supposed to do?
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Chris Castellani of Barstool Sports joins Justin Spiro to talk about former North Carolina Guard Caleb Love's announcement that he will transfer to Michigan next season.By Justin Spiro
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Sweet 16 Preview - MSU vs. KSU w/ Tim Fitzgerald
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Kansas State reporter and publisher of GoPowercat.com Tim Fitzgerald joins Justin Spiro to discuss the Sweet 16 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Kansas State Wildcats.By Justin Spiro
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MSU Keeps Dancing - Barstool's Jack McGuire Joins
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Barstool Sports Content Creator Jack McGuire joins Justin to talk about Michigan State's impressive run in the NCAA Tournament and whether they can win it all.By Justin Spiro
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Sparty Talk: Can Michigan State Make a Tournament Run Edition
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In this episode of Sparty Talk, Satchmo and DB preview the men's NCAA basketball tournament, talk about Suzy Merchant stepping down as the women's basketball coach after 16 years at the helm due to health reason, the amazing Michigan State gymnastics team, the state of the Spartan hockey program and other sports news of note.…
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