Best Redshirts Podcasts (2024)

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Dr Who - 'Midnight' 1:11:37

2h ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Rogue Time Lord Rob continues his daring journey across time and space (or more accurately: through Dr Who, chronologically) by showing bewildered human companion Dave perhaps our favourite single episode of the whole show - the David Tennant-starring 'Midnight'. How will Dave take to having a new Doctor in the Tardis? Will he understand JUST HOW G…

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Clear Eyes. Full Hearts. Can't Lose. 1:42:41

21h ago1:42:41

1:42:41

Our Michigan State Spartans beat Prairie View A&M 40-0. Impressive on paper, but was it enough to change our perspective on the season? Will the injuries never stop? Should we stop worshipping false idols? We discuss it all. We then preview the match against Boston College next week, which should tell us a lot more.We then head off Grand River to d…

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Finding A Win (Some Type of Way) 1:47:04

4d ago1:47:04

1:47:04

The Spartans sit atop the B10 standings, going on the road and defeating Maryland. It was a game of big performances and self-sabotage. We break down the game, re-evaluate the program, and look at the schedule moving forward. Then we go off Grand River, assess the rest of the college football landscape, and consider Howell, MI. Finally, we talk abo…

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Dr Who - 'Rose' and 'Dalek' 1:13:26

10d ago1:13:26

1:13:26

It's Dave's turn! After three months of forcing Rob to watch Star Trek the eye of fandom turns on our former captain - it's time to show Dave some Doctor Who. We're starting this week with two episodes from the Christoper Eccleston era - 'Rose' and 'Dalek'. It's a big leap from cutting edge sci-fi cinema to Saturday nights on the BBC in 2005, so ca…

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Bonus Episode - The End Of Trek and What's Next 1:15:41

9d ago1:15:41

1:15:41

It's over! It's just beginning! Join us to celebrate the completion of our original mission with an Official and Scientific ranking of every Star Trek movie, before discussing our SECRET PLANS for the future. Which aren't secret at all. We're going to carry on making Redshirt Cinema Club! Watching and rewatching our favourite film series and sharin…

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Were expectations askew? Talking FAU (with Graham Couch of The Lansing State Journal) 1:45:57

10d ago1:45:57

1:45:57

We're joined by noted newspaper columnist Graham Couch to break down the FAU game, the state of the football & basketball programs, and the upcoming changes to the NCAA. Then, we talk about terrapins and take your Twitter questions. Join in the conversation next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram And watch again on YouTube at https://youtub…

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Star Trek Beyond 1:13:44

11d ago1:13:44

1:13:44

This is it! The end of the 13-film mission to boldly see if we can make Rob a Star Trek fan. Join us for a celebratory lap discussing the as-yet final film in the franchise, Star Trek Beyond, which is almost certainly not as bad as we make out. We'll be back with a bonus episode this Wednesday with news of what's next for Redshirt Cinema Club, with…

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Especially Defensive 2:01:07

19d ago2:01:07

2:01:07

It's game week! We break down the defense and special teams, share some facts about the Owls, and discuss some other sports across campus. Oh, and the NCAA notified some other places of their allegations. Then we open it up to Twitter questions! Join in the conversation next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram And watch again on YouTube at h…

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Star Trek Into Darkness 1:09:51

25d ago1:09:51

1:09:51

This week the team - including official Star Trek Fan™ Robert Pearson - are discussing Star Trek Into Darkness (NO COLONS) the second film of the JJ Abrams-led Kelvin timeline. Everyone agrees this is a pretty good action movie, but is it good Star Trek? Join the redshirts as they debate the rebooted timeline's reluctance to seek out new anything, …

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Will the Offense be Offensive? A Football Preview & More! 1:48:48

26d ago1:48:48

1:48:48

We're but a couple weeks away from the dawn of the Jonathan Smith era. But what can we expect of this offensive unit? The boys break it down, talk about basketball exhibition play, and then take your Twitter questions. Join in the conversation next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan…

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Star Trek 1:16:11

1M ago1:16:11

1:16:11

It's all change on the Enterprise (and the entire timeline, actually) as a new cast and crew take the helm of our beloved franchise. But change isn't necessarily good, and neither are some of the accents... Will the redshirts see past all the lens flare? Can Leonard Nimoy fulfil the needs of the many? And is Karl Urban's Dr McCoy inspired or merely…

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Guarded Optimism with Matt Sheehan 1:32:58

1M ago1:32:58

1:32:58

The boys are back, and they brought a friend! That's right, two listener guests this week, with the man from Locked On Spartans (@Sheehan_Sports on X) here to talk football, basketball, and lawsuits. Oh, and Matt does his performance piece, "Ode 2 Long 2 U" It is a work that provokes the deepest currents of one's being, the ephemeral dance of fury …

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Star Trek Nemesis 1:26:39

1M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

Join us as we bear witness the final big screen voyage of the Next Generation crew as we watch Star Trek Nemesis. It's the end of an era! But is it any good? The Redshirt Cinema Club team are divided, but their discussion includes the virtues of young Tom Hardy, where the Remans have been hiding all this time, and whether Star Trek has any big idea…

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Star Trek: Insurrection 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Rob, Nath, and Dave sit down to discuss Star Trek: Insurrection. The Next Generation crew encounter the fountain on youth, and let's just say we have questions. Like... is this the lowest ebb so far for the Star Trek movie franchise? Why does one of our hosts like the film anyway? And is Rob a Star Trek Fan yet? Who can possibly say. Join the Redsh…

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(Talkin’ About) Football is Back! 1:40:35

2M ago1:40:35

1:40:35

Football representatives are making the rounds in Chicago and Moneyball is winding down. Oh, and we finally got around to announcing the winner of the Summer Twitter Competition. Join in the conversation next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram Also, watch again on YouTube (for real this week) at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod…

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Star Trek: First Contact 1:16:47

2M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

A big moment for Redshirt Cinema Club, as we reach the film that cemented Nath and Dave's Star Trek fandom - Star Trek: First Contact. How will the Next Generation crew fare without the support of the original cast? Has the team basically made an action horror in the Star Trek universe? And if this doesn't make Rob a Star Trek fan, what in the know…

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"That’s Moneyballs with an S" 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

The gang discusses presidential transfer portal options that are very regionally specific before talking about underclassmen at Moneyball, an update on hockey talk, and will Tyson Walker make an NBA team before taking your Twitter questions. Join in the conversation next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram Also, watch again on YouTube (for r…

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Star Trek Generations 1:18:48

2M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Kirk and Picard! Enterprise A and D! (And B, for a bit). Witness the much-anticipated meeting of Star Trek's defining eras in this week's film, Star Trek: Generations. What will Rob make of a whole new cast and crew? Will this be a fitting send off for the mythical Kirk? And more importantly... is Rob a Star Trek fan yet? Let's find out! Join the R…

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Bonus Episode - Original Cast Star Trek Films Ranked 1:06:50

2M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

An era is over as we've reached the end of the original cast-only films, so in this bonus mid-week episode of Redshirt Cinema Club we give our full scientific ranking of the first six (6) Star Trek movies. Is there a surprise in store for the odd and even orthodoxy? Also in this episode, as massive and unashamed fans of The Next Generation, Nath an…

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Media Days & Summer Recruiting Phase 1:10:51

2M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

The football class of 2025 is starting to fill up! We chat about the new additions, evaluate the staff's performance to date, and speculate on strategy. Then we touch on Moneyball, take a walk off Grand River, and take your Twitter questions. Join in the conversation next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram Also, watch again on YouTube (for …

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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1:25:03

2M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country sees the return of Nicholas Meyer to the director's chair, and marks the first film without a cast member at the wheel since The Wrath of Khan! Has Kirk shouted "Klingon bastard!" for the last time? Has Spock finally found his protégé? It's possible Meyer is a Shakespeare fan... but is Rob a Star Trek fan yet?…

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Redshirts, Recruiting, and Restaurants 1:28:06

2M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

CVBagel has the guys all misty and nostalgic, thinking of East Lansing institutions of yore. Plum writes the introduction live (a little peek behind the curtain for listeners), and we chat about basketball, the olympics, and your Twitter questions. Join in the conversation next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram Also, watch again on YouTube…

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Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1:13:37

2M ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Not content with the leading role in every Star Trek thing ever, William Shatner takes a seat in both the captain's and the director's chair for Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. So how will Shatner's Trek directorial debut compare to what's come before? If you guessed 'More unicorns, Uhura takes her clothes off, and Spock shoots God in the face?' -…

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Live! From Plum's Garage! It's Can't Read, Can't Write! 1:19:54

3M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

The boys got together at Plum's house, toasted several numerically labeled spirits, and talked about the week that was in MSU athletics. Recruiting, Moneyball, the Supreme Court of the United States, everything was on the table (or under it, like Grooch). Oh, also, we took your Twitter questions. Join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @S…

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 1:25:59

3M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

Join Rob, Nath, and Dave as they discuss this week’s film, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. The reunited crew of the Enterprise travel back in time to THE PRESENT to find a pair of whales in this, the actual best Star Trek movie so far. Probably. Join us on a time travel adventure full of insanely quotable lines, environmental anxiety, and all the so…

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How to Parent by CRCW & Twitter Question Finale 1:39:39

3M ago1:39:39

1:39:39

Footall recruiting continues (and gets spicy!), Moneyball rosters are out, and the conference presidents are in meetings with the NCAA. Oh, and it's the final week of the Twitter question competition. Who should win? Join in the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @Spartan_Pod And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod…

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Star Trek III: The Search For Spock 1:20:33

3M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Join Rob, Nath, and Dave as they discuss this week’s film, Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. As the 10-tonne clues dropped at the end of Khan suggested, there’s a chance our favourite Vulcan isn’t dead. NO ONE IS MORE SHOCKED THAN US. Picking up immediately after the events of the previous film, and including hammy Klingons, weird alien hand sex…

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Les Miles is a Goofus & Summer Twitter Competition Week 3 1:38:55

3M ago1:38:55

1:38:55

The football team has added a couple new recruits, there's a particularly ridiculous new lawsuit and college football, and Terence Shannon is acquitted. We discuss it all, and then take your (week 3!) Twitter questions. Join in for the last week @Spartan_Pod on X (lol) and Instagram.

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Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan 1:19:32

3M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

Join the Redshirt Cinema Club as we discuss this week's film - Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. Star Trek: The Motion Picture might have been slightly rubbish but, powered by the love of the fans, it earned enough money to defy critics and turn a profit. And so Paramount greenlit a sequel - Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. What will Rob make of thi…

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Big Happy; Big Mad & Twitter Questions Part Two 1:22:50

3M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Our long national nightmare is over, Tom Izzo has filled his coaching vacancy. We talk about Mr Washington, discuss a couple new football recruits, take a stroll off Grand River, and then dive into your Twitter questions. Join next week, the penultimate, @Spartan_Pod on Twitter or Instagram. And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@sparta…

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1:10:46

3M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

It’s December 1979 and, after a decade of hoping, waiting, and campaigning, your favourite science-fiction series - perhaps the most influential of all time - is finally making a triumphant comeback on the big screen. Star Trek: The Motion Picture is here. What will Rob make of his first ever Star Trek film? To find out, our three hosts discuss Sta…

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Welcome To Redshirt Cinema Club 1:14:13

3M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

In the very first episode of Redshirt Cinema Club, hosts Dave and Nath explain why it’s so baffling to them that Rob has never seen Star Trek and what they plan to do about it (spoilers: it’s to make a podcast about watching Star Trek). We quiz Rob to gauge his starting level of Trek knowledge, and then give him the chance to talk about his favouri…

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What is Redshirt Cinema Club? 1:10

3M ago1:10

1:10

We are very excited to welcome you to Redshirt Cinema Club, a new podcast from the creative team behind the award-winning YouTube channel, PlayStation Access. Hosts Dave, Nath, and Rob have been working together for over ten years, sharing a love of games, films, and science fiction. Except somehow, Rob has never seen Star Trek... To correct this (…

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The Heat is On: Portal Rivalries & Twitter Question Competition 1:45:28

4M ago1:45:28

1:45:28

The summer is in full swing! Jonathan Smith spent some time in front of the media, but Tom Izzo is still mum on the coaching search. We discuss it all, continue our conversation on the House settlement, and then we kick off the summer Twitter competition! Join us for week two @Spartan_Pod! Also, watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@sparta…

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"Burning Down the House" 1:50:19

4M ago1:50:19

1:50:19

In this episode, we discuss Izzo's search for an assistant coach, Friday night MSU football games, and the passing of Bill Walton before we get to the meat of the conversation - House v. NCAA's settlement agreement. We breakdown the payment to athletes, the impact on smaller institutions, the role of Title IX, and the potential changes to the trans…

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The One Where We Like the Portal 1:32:28

4M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

MSU is starting to throw around its NIL dollar in the transfer portal, sitting pretty at #11 in the nation according to 247. Alan Haller goes on the record concerning a number of pertinent topics, and it it looks like the NCAA is going to settle its antitrust lawsuits. And, as always, we take your Twitter questions. Join in next week (if only to pr…

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Portaling for Spite 1:51:56

4M ago1:51:56

1:51:56

It’s a lively Can’t Read, Can’t Write as we dive into MSU Football recruiting and transfer activity before turning our attention to rumors that Izzo is grabbing a center from the portal! We then head Off Grand River to discuss a recent poll on fan interest impacted by NIL and the transfer portal. We of course finish with your Twitter Questions. Par…

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A Diss Track for the Ages 1:28:55

5M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

We dig into more transfer portal activity for MSU, discuss if "wish him luck" is the new "thoughts and prayers," celebrate some Spartan accomplishments, and lol at Mel Tucker. It's a vital episode because we begin outlining this year's twitter competition rules. Join us next week at spartan_pod on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.…

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Changing of the Hoggard Part Deux: Electric Boogaloo 1:47:35

5M ago1:47:35

1:47:35

It’s a jam-packed Can’t Read, Can’t Write! We’ve got a high school commit, half the football team in the portal, and some portal commits too! Izzo finally gets his Fiddler and doesn’t want any insurance. Women’s hoops is heating up in the portal. And finally, a lively Off Grand River discussion about some important legal changes to college sports. …

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"Looked Like Football Out There" 1:39:43

5M ago1:39:43

1:39:43

We take a deep dive on the MSU Spring Game drawing conclusions with all the conviction of nihilists. We then discuss portal movements, portal fatigue, and what the portal means in the era of team sports. Afterwards we discuss mens basketball roster updates, Spartan Golf, and updates to the crew team facilities before heading Off Grand River to disc…

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Commitment Issues 1:46:12

5M ago1:46:12

1:46:12

We talk commitment, or lack thereof. No commitments in football. A lack of commitment to holding onto the football. AJ not committing to staying or going. No commitment from a transfer in hoops. No commitment from a new coach. An excellent commitment for women's hoops. And so much more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @spartan_pod…

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Chris Hall and Jeff Sentell talk UGA G-Day game and more college football stuff. 34:22

5M ago34:22

34:22

Chris hall and Jeff Sentell from Dawgnation and ajc.com talk UGA G-Day and more.By Hall Sports Communications

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Not the Title We Want 1:59:37

5M ago1:59:37

1:59:37

Spring is in the air, and moves are being made in the football and basketball programs. We cover it all, take a stroll off Grand River, and then take your Twitter questions. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @spartan_podOr watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@spartan_pod

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Players & Portals & Pucks, Oh My! 2:05:40

6M ago2:05:40

2:05:40

It's a packed Can't Read, Can't Write! We dive into Spartan player availability in Spring Football, Tom Izzo's portal usage (or lack thereof) so far, a sad ending to an otherwise wonderful Michigan State Hockey season, and so much more!Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @spartan_podOr watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@spartan_pod…

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Microcosms 1:58:09

6M ago1:58:09

1:58:09

In this episode we look back at MSU Mens' Basketball short-lived tournament appearance, winning against Mississippi State and then losing to North Carolina before turning our attention to the future of the program. We then discuss Robyn Fralick's first tournament appearance the Spartan women's team's close, first round loss to North Carolina.After …

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Fast Friends with Matt Sheehan 1:51:14

6M ago1:51:14

1:51:14

Matt Sheehan of @LockedOnSpartans joins us to breakdown Michigan State's tournament berth, the emotional rollercoaster of Selection Sunday, and our games against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Purdue Boilermakers. We of course chat about the teams that don't make us want to drive our head into a wall - MSU Women's Basketball, Gymnastics, and Hock…

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Bet (You Wish You Won More Games)! 1:44:04

6M ago1:44:04

1:44:04

This week we breakdown Michigan State Basketball's last two games - a rock fight victory over Northwestern and an infuriating loss to the Indiana Hoosiers. Then we turn our ire to complaining about honorifics. We turn our attention to successes at winning programs - MSU hockey signing Adam Nightingale to a new contract and MSU tennis netting (get i…

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“If only we tried this hard all the time" 1:25:23

7M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

The men's hoops team is on a three game skid, and the trustees are up to their old tricks. But hockey are B10 champions, and the women's team earned a double bye! We discuss it all, and more, then take your Twitter questions!Join in next week @Spartan_Pod on Twitter and Instagram.Or watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@spartan_pod…

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Past Tense Title: This is Terrible 1:52:19

7M ago1:52:19

1:52:19

This week is not a good week, you guys.The hoops team drops two home games to unranked teams, which has put us in our feelings. So, we talk about it. We look forward to Purdue (though I'm not sure I should phrase it that way), and take your Twitter questions. Oh, and we talk about NIL & court storming.Join in our misery next week @Spartan_Pod on Tw…

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A Good Week to be a Spartan 1:52:15

7M ago1:52:15

1:52:15

In this episode, we discuss winning! Winning the breakup (Spartan football), winning in hoops (MSU men's), more winning in hoops (MSU women's), winning the bye week (MSU hockey), winning Michigan State gymnastics, allll the winning... except for Gus Johnson, because him calling the game was definitely losing.We head off Grand River for a brief chat…

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