Best Rico Beard Podcasts (2024)

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Big 10 Week 8 Preview [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 43:31

2h ago43:31

43:31

Rico Beard and Harold Shelton talk through the Oregon/Ohio State game. How USC blew the game against Penn State and they preview the upcoming matchups for Michigan and Michigan State. All of that and more of the week 8 Big 10 preview on the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

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Blockbuster Dem fundraising + Senate GOP anxiety 44:14

3h ago44:14

44:14

New fundraising reports show Democrats absolutely obliterating Republicans up and down the ballot, while a leaked super PAC memo indicates some serious GOP anxiety about Senate race polling. That all looks like good news for Democrats, but polls still show an exceedingly close contest at the top of the ticket, so which pile of evidence is pointing …

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A Top 5 Matchup And Coaching Hot Seats | Week 7 Preview [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 33:22

3d ago33:22

33:22

All eyes are on the Big 10 this weekend when Ohio State and Oregon go head to head. Rico Beard and Harold Shelton talk through the biggest games in conference, a new NLI and could these coaches be on the hot seat? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud…

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A big vote on Puerto Rico statehood is coming up 56:40

9d ago56:40

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Here's a big election on Nov. 5 you won't want to sleep on: Puerto Rico, a territory home to 3.2 million U.S. citizens, is holding a plebiscite on the question of statehood. Joining us on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast to explain the vote—and the 126 years of colonial history leading up to it—is George Laws Garcia, executive director…

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Oregon Dominates Michigan State [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 18:02

1d ago18:02

18:02

Michigan State went out West, and any hope of them pulling off the major upset was once again doomed by turnovers. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

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Michigan Falls To Washington, More Questions Than Answers [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 19:10

2d ago19:10

19:10

Michigan went on the road for the first time this season and faltered down the stretch giving them their second loss on the season. The Wolverines made a change at QB but did that really improve the team? Where does the blame fall and what could their record be at the end of the season? All of this and so much more on this episode of the 5 Star Zon…

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Michigan State vs Oregon Preview | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 11:42

15d ago11:42

11:42

Rico Beard and Harold Shelton preview the Spartans vs the Ducks on Friday night. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michigan vs Washington Preview | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 10:29

15d ago10:29

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Before the Wolverines and Huskies take the field on Saturday night, Rico and Harold take a look at the game on this episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A New Rule For Onside Kicks | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 7:12

15d ago7:12

7:12

After the Michigan and Minnesota debacle last Saturday, the Big 10 has changed a rule. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Week 6 Big 10 Preview [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 40:22

16d ago40:22

40:22

Rico Beard and Harold Shelton from the Big 10 Network preview Oregon vs MSU, Michigan @ Washington and is Ohio State that much better than the rest of the Big 10? The guys also get into the new rule change and could the Big 10 and SEC join forces? Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privac…

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Disastrous GOP ad signals a competitive race in ... Indiana 57:16

6d ago57:16

57:16

Asian Americans are an often untapped constituency that could make or break close many elections up and down the ballot. This week on The Downballot podcast, we're speaking with Shekar Narasimhan, the founder of the AAPI Victory Fund, who explains how his organization motivates voters and helps elect progressive Asian American, Pacific Islander, an…

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Week 5 Big 10 Recap [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone 16:30

19d ago16:30

16:30

Can Michigan keep winning without a viable option to pass the ball? Ohio State is the class of the Big 10 and how close was Michigan State to actually competing with the Buckeyes? Rico Beard recaps week 5 of Big 10 football in this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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Big 10 Contenders And Pretenders [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 20:41

22d ago20:41

20:41

This week we find out who are the real contenders and pretenders in the Big 10. Rico Beard previews the biggest games in the Big 10 this weekend on this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subcribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices…

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Will Mark Robinson's implosion engulf the GOP? 52:03

13d ago52:03

52:03

Just how big will Mark Robinson's blast radius grow? We're surveying the damage on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast, and it's looking pretty gnarly for the North Carolina GOP. Most Republicans have found increasingly creative ways of distancing themselves from their fatally flawed gubernatorial nominee, but the sheer number of tossup r…

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Aidan Chiles Continues To Have Turnover Problems [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 20:47

26d ago20:47

20:47

Michigan State had a tough loss on the road at Boston College on Saturday night. Rico Beard talks about the good, the bad and the ugly from the game. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt…

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Michigan Takes Care Of Business Vs USC | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 9:51

26d ago9:51

9:51

Michigan was the underdog going into the game and came out victorious. Rico Beard breaks down the Wolverines top 25 matchup from Saturday. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p…

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Podcast: The state legislatures that are primed to flip 52:48

1M ago52:48

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There are few topics nearer and dearer to us than state legislative races, which is why we welcomed Heather Williams, the president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast. Williams tells us all about Democrats' top targets this year, including protecting skinny majorities in Michigan and P…

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Michigan Names Alex Orji Their Starting QB [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 16:44

1M ago16:44

16:44

Sherrone Moore has made the change Michigan fans have wanted to see. Alex Orji is now the starting QB. Rico Beard discusses how different the Wolverine's offense will look with Orji under center. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy…

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Michigan State Dominates Prairie View A&M [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 13:50

1M ago13:50

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Michigan State took care of business against Prairie View getting a 40-0 victory. Rico Beard talks about the Spartans win and what they need to do to beat Boston College on the road this upcoming Saturday. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c…

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Free Square Weekend | Big 10 Week 3 Preview [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 18:02

1M ago18:02

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Week 3 in the Big 10 is being dubbed "free square weekend" by Rico Beard. It's a chance for most teams to get in work. Beard previews the biggest games in the Big 10 on this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more…

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Podcast: General election season starts now 51:52

1M ago51:52

51:52

The long primary season that began—if you can believe it—more than six months ago has at last come to an end, finally setting the stage for November's general election. First, though, we have a few races to recap on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast, including the Democrats' primary for New Hampshire's open governorship, their most enti…

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Big 10 Week 2 Recap [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 25:24

1M ago25:24

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Michigan's defense couldn't get pressure on the Texas offense, do they have a big problem this season? Ohio State is a juggernaut and what exactly is Oregon? Are the Hoosiers for real and of course, the best of the rest around the Big 10. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic…

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Aidan Chiles Needs To Relax | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 3:22

1M ago3:22

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If Aidan Chiles relaxes in the pocket he will limit the interceptions. Download and subscribe to the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Spartans Stepped Up In The Second Half | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 5:55

1M ago5:55

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Michigan State stepped up in a huge way in the second half against Maryland. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michigan State Needs To Limit The Penalties | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 3:04

1M ago3:04

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If Michigan State wants to continue winning this season they must cut down on the penalties. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michigan State Finds A Way To Win [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 20:10

1M ago20:10

20:10

It wasn't easy and it wasn't pretty but a win is a win. Michigan State got a last second victory over Maryland and Rico Beard reacts to everything from the good to the bad and the ugly in this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download the latest episode today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p…

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Michigan vs Texas Preview | 5 Star Zone 5:16

1M ago5:16

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Can the Wolverines pull off the upset at home? If they are looking to get the win, they must do this. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michigan State @ Maryland Preview | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 8:51

1M ago8:51

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Rico Beard tells you what the Spartans need to do in order to walk away with a victory in College Park on Saturday. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adcho…

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Around The Big 10 | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 7:01

1M ago7:01

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Rico Beard goes across the Big 10 to talk about the biggest games in the league. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Separation Saturday [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 23:35

1M ago23:35

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Week 2 of Big 10 football is kicking off and Rico Beard previews the biggest games in the conference. A separation edition of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Podcast: The last primaries of the year turn nasty 48:41

1M ago48:41

48:41

It wasn't long ago that campaigns would target voters by obtaining printed precinct maps, then literally cut them into pieces so they'd know where to send door-knockers. This week on The Downballot podcast, veteran operative John Hagner explains how he helped voter targeting emerge from the dark ages to become the sophisticated tool it is today. Ha…

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Michigan Wins But Do They Have A Problem Offensively? [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

The defending national champions opened their season with a win over Fresno State but should Wolverine fans be concerned? Is Davis Warren the solution at QB and what is wrong with Donovan Edwards? Rico Beard also goes through every Big 10 game from week 1 of the college football season. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn…

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Michigan State Gets Unimpressive Win Over FAU [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 22:26

2M ago22:26

22:26

Michigan State opened up their season with a win over FAU. They didn't win in impressive fashion though. Rico Beard tells you what went right and wrong for the Spartans in their season opener. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po…

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Podcast: What Split Ticket's models say about November 48:13

2M ago48:13

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One of the best things to emerge from Election Twitter is Split Ticket, a site—like ours—devoted to rigorous election analysis. We're delighted to welcome founder Laskhya Jain on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast to tell us about how Split Ticket came to be and how he learned to trust the data over his vibes. He also gives us a sneak pr…

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Michigan State Season Preview With Chris Solari [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 52:37

2M ago52:37

52:37

Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari joins Rico Beard to preview the 2024 Michigan State Spartans. What will the team look like? How high expectations should be, will the offensive line hold up? Does the offense all fall on QB Aidan Chiles' shoulders? All of this and so much more on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscri…

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Podcast: Great news for House Dems—from Alaska 48:12

2M ago48:12

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If you're looking for signs of good news for House Democrats, look no further than … Alaska? Believe it or not, yeah! On this week's episode of The Downballot podcast, co-hosts David Nir and David Beard lead off with the remarkable Mary Peltola, who continues to defy political gravity. Despite sitting in the reddest House seat for a Democrat, she's…

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Can Donovan Edwards Be A Superstar? | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 3:51

2M ago3:51

3:51

Michigan RB Donovan Edwards was a star in the National Title game, but wasn't special in the regular season. Which Donovan will Michigan fans see in 2024? Find out on this episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Who Will Start At QB For Michigan? | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 11:38

2M ago11:38

11:38

It appears the race is really down to two QBs for the Wolverines. Download the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Michigan's New Offensive Line | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 4:29

2M ago4:29

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What will Michigan's new offensive line look in 2024? Find out from Detroit Free Press Michigan beat writer Tony Garcia on this episode of the 5 Star Zone. Download and subscribe today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc…

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Michigan Season Preview With Tony Garcia [FULL EPISODE] | 5 Star Zone with Rico Beard 52:33

2M ago52:33

52:33

The defending national champions will look different in 2024. Rico Beard is joined by Detroit Free Press beat writer Tony Garcia. Who will be the Wolverines starting QB? Can Donovan Edwards be a superstar? What does the offensive line look like? Will the defense still dominate? All these questions answered and more on the latest episode of the 5 St…

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Podcast: Announcing the launch of our new site! 32:23

2M ago32:23

32:23

It's our biggest news in the 21 years since we began covering elections: Daily Kos Elections is striking out on its own to launch a new, independent site with a name that will be very familiar to our listeners. We're calling it The Downballot, but have no fear—we'll still be bringing you this podcast weekly! In fact, our mission isn't changing at a…

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