Best Rube Sports Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 919: Hot Take Tuesday - MSU's football schedule, Xavier Booker, and the good-for-nothing Tigers 1:17:48

4h ago1:17:48

1:17:48

In our return from vacation, we dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football's Friday night games and the frustration over them and Xavier Booker's weight gain and what that means for MSU basketball, on the Detroit Tigers who can't be counted on for anything and Bill Walton who could be counted on for good vibes. Plus, a puppet officiates a w…

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Ep. 918: Twitter Question Friday - answers on MSU basketball and football, Tigers, Lions and life 1:45:46

4h ago1:45:46

1:45:46

We answered your Twitter questions – or died trying – on MSU basketball and football, the Lions' schedule and Tigers needs, the PGA championship, life's predicaments, love, bachelor parties and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 917: Jared Goff gets a new contract, MSU gets a big man and talking Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen 51:54

3d ago51:54

51:54

We dug into Jared Goff's new contract with the Lions and why it had to be done, despite the massive numbers. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for PGA Championship best bets and more, before we discussed MSU football's season-win over-under. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers' season and future, Spencer Torkelson…

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Ep. 916: Hot Take Monday - on MSU basketball playing in the transfer portal and the Pistons' plight 1:26:58

8h ago1:26:58

1:26:58

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's possible new big man from the portal, on the Pistons' landing the 5th pick in the NBA draft, on the Tigers' spending and Spencer Torkelson and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 915: Twitter Question Friday - MSU football beefs, MSU basketball's ceiling and reporter gaffes 1:52:12

10h ago1:52:12

1:52:12

We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State football beefs and culture, MSU basketball's ceiling, NIL frustrations, embarrassing reporter gaffes and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 914: Hot Take Tuesday - on MSU football and basketball, and what to do with Spencer Torkelson 1:36:16

22d ago1:36:16

1:36:16

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what Michigan State football needs from this season, whether this season's MSU basketball lineup is better than last season, NIL reforms, what the Tigers should do with Spencer Torkelson, the Pistons' future and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 913: Twitter Question Friday - What to expect from MSU basketball next season with this roster? 1:57:20

26d ago1:57:20

1:57:20

We answered your Twitter questions – on what to expect and hope for from MSU's basketball roster if this is the group that Tom Izzo takes into the season, on MSU football expectations after a number of transfer portal departures, on the future of college sports and where it's all headed, on Brad Holmes vs. Troy Weaver vs. Tom Izzo, on Mat Ishbia's …

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Ep. 912: Talking Detroit Lions with Nick Baumgardner 52:08

5d ago52:08

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Off the top: We got dug into the BS that is Bally's no longer being offered on Comcast and why the Detroit Tigers need to step in. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Detroit Lions, their draft and future and looming contract with Jared Goff (13:30). Plus, a conversation on Michigan State football's latest losses i…

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Ep. 911: Hot Take Monday – the Lions' draft; MSU hoops and football in the transfer portal, NIL era 1:18:54

19d ago1:18:54

1:18:54

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Lions' NFL draft and Brad Holmes "magic", Keon Coleman's fit with the Bills and his press conference, on MSU basketball and the continued angst surrounding the lack of a center pickup in the transfer portal, on the future of MSU football and hoops in the transfer portal and NIL era, a new can't-lose MLB …

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Ep. 910: Twitter Question Friday - MSU basketball and football in the transfer portal; Lions draft 1:59:54

14d ago1:59:54

1:59:54

We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball and football and life with the transfer portal, on Tom Izzo's reasons for being concerned about rocking the boat with his roster, on the Lions' NFL draft and the Falcons drafting Michael Penix after signing Kirk Cousins, and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 909: Hot Take Tuesday - on MSU basketball landing Frankie Fidler and MSU football developments 1:13:52

14d ago1:13:52

1:13:52

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Omaha transfer Frankie Fidler choosing Michigan State, how he fits on MSU's roster and the likelihood now that Tom Izzo won't add a center in the transfer portal, on Michigan basketball coach Dusty May making moves, on MSU football, the Aidan Chiles' and Tommy Schuster's spring game performances, the transfe…

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Ep. 908: Twitter Question Friday - What is Izzo doing with MSU's basketball roster? 1:56:51

18d ago1:56:51

1:56:51

We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, what to make of Tom Izzo's approach so far in the portal, what he's risking with fans, on MSU football and expectations on the field and in the portal, on the Tigers' start, paying Cade Cunningham, the Lions uniforms, a columnist's cringe moment with Caitlin Clark and more.…

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Ep. 907: The Athletic's James Edwards on the Pistons and MSU basketball 59:21

21d ago59:21

59:21

The Athletic's James Edwards joined us for a conversation on the Pistons (11:30), the future of the roster and of Monty Williams and Troy Weaver, what moves might be made this offseason and more, including a good discussion on James' frustrations with his beloved MSU basketball program (36:30. Plus, big NIL / 3PS numbers in college basketball and w…

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Ep. 906: Hot Take Monday 1:49:19

1M ago1:49:19

1:49:19

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, transfer target Frankie Fidler, whether Izzo will actually add a big man, on MSU football and increasing hope for this season and the reasons behind it, on the Pistons' future and the Masters and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 905: Twitter Question Thursday – MSU basketball transfers, Aidan Chiles expectations and Masters picks 1:52:39

2M ago1:52:39

1:52:39

We answered your Twitter questions – on the likelihood Michigan State basketball will bring in both a wing and big man from the transfer portal, on the timeline of such a move, on A.J. Hoggard's future, on expectations for Aidan Chiles and MSU football, on reporting (or lack thereof) on Connor Stalions, on our Masters picks, rethinking the Tigers, …

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Ep. 904: Hot Take Tuesday – MSU basketball relative to UConn and evidence MSU is a football school 1:30:01

1M ago1:30:01

1:30:01

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's basketball program relative to UConn in terms of success and expectations, on Tom Izzo's approach and the Spartans' roster needs, on lessons from the Final Four in how to replace Izzo eventually, on evidence that MSU is a football-first school, on the Tigers, Pistons, the eclipse and more.…

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Ep. 903: Twitter Question Friday - what's going on with MSU basketball and the transfer portal? 1:27:20

1M ago1:27:20

1:27:20

We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, transfer portal priorities, who else might leave, the possibility that Izzo and his staff won't sign a transfer big man, on whether Jaden Akins can be a leading man next season, on MSU football hopes for this season, the quarterback situation, the definition of a Walmart Wolverine, …

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Ep. 902: Mady Sissoko leaves MSU basketball and Final Four picks 56:08

2M ago56:08

56:08

Off the top: We reacted to the news that Mady Sissoko is leaving Michigan State, transferring elsewhere, and what that means for the Spartans, which big man is more likely staying and what MSU needs in the portal. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our best bets and Final Four picks (plus a baseball play and a couple NFL season-win total bets). Then w…

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Ep. 901: MSU Basketball and the 4-0 Detroit Tigers 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Former Division I basketball coach Rick Carter, who cut his teeth under Tom Izzo at MSU, joined us for a good conversation on the Spartans' roster, what positions they should add and who on MSU's team could take a big leap next year, as well as the state of college basketball (14:00). Then the great Chris Castellani, from Detroit Tigers postgame vi…

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Ep. 900: Twitter Question Friday - an MSU basketball bonanza 1:40:17

2M ago1:40:17

1:40:17

We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State basketball, on whether Izzo truly understands the need to use the portal, on what MSU's roster needs are, on the keys for next season's roster, on our previous takes on the Spartans, and also on several hypotheticals on MSU basketball and football, on Aidan Chiles, MSU hockey and more.…

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Ep. 899: MSU basketball's future; picking the NCAA tournament games; and hot takes 1:31:13

2M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

We opened talking about the future of Michigan State basketball and the roster decisions and key player development ahead. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our NCAA tournament picks and some baseball futures as opening day approaches. Plus, more listener hot takes on MSU basketball, hockey and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 898: Hot Take Monday 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' loss to North Carolina in the NCAA tournament heading into an important offseason, on MSU hockey heading into the NCAA tournament, how screwy that tournament is and more.By Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 897: MSU basketball Twitter question Saturday 1:46:15

2M ago1:46:15

1:46:15

On a Michigan State NCAA tournament game day morning, we talked Michigan State basketball and answered your Twitter questions – on MSU hoops, the matchup with North Carolina, how MSU wins, Jaden Akins, Mady Sissoko, A.J. Hoggard, the vibe-changing win over Mississippi State, where this team was all season, and on MSU women's basketball, hockey and …

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Ep. 896: On the road with MSU at the NCAA tournament 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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We opened talking Michigan State basketball on the eve of the NCAA tournament, digging into the matchup with Mississippi State — including a good conversation with Mississippi State beat writer Justin Frommer, from 247Sports, who's also a Michigan State grad (and fan). Plus a take on an irresponsible and inaccurate tweet about a Tom Izzo comment by…

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Ep. 895: Hot Take Monday - MSU basketball and the NCAA tournament 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw, the Spartans' Selection Sunday sweat, whether MSU can beat Mississippi State and North Carolina, and whether the program would have been better off missing the tournament. Plus, NCAA tournament picks, the MSU women's draw, MSU hockey and this Saturday's game …

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Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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Ep. 919: Hot Take Tuesday - MSU's football schedule, Xavier Booker, and the good-for-nothing Tigers 1:17:48

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Ep. 918: Twitter Question Friday - answers on MSU basketball and football, Tigers, Lions and life 1:45:46

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Ep. 917: Jared Goff gets a new contract, MSU gets a big man and talking Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen 51:54

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Ep. 916: Hot Take Monday - on MSU basketball playing in the transfer portal and the Pistons' plight 1:26:58

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Ep. 915: Twitter Question Friday - MSU football beefs, MSU basketball's ceiling and reporter gaffes 1:52:12

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Ep. 914: Hot Take Tuesday - on MSU football and basketball, and what to do with Spencer Torkelson 1:36:16

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Ep. 913: Twitter Question Friday - What to expect from MSU basketball next season with this roster? 1:57:20

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Ep. 912: Talking Detroit Lions with Nick Baumgardner 52:08

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Ep. 911: Hot Take Monday – the Lions' draft; MSU hoops and football in the transfer portal, NIL era 1:18:54

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Ep. 910: Twitter Question Friday - MSU basketball and football in the transfer portal; Lions draft 1:59:54

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Ep. 909: Hot Take Tuesday - on MSU basketball landing Frankie Fidler and MSU football developments 1:13:52

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Ep. 908: Twitter Question Friday - What is Izzo doing with MSU's basketball roster? 1:56:51

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Ep. 907: The Athletic's James Edwards on the Pistons and MSU basketball 59:21

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Ep. 906: Hot Take Monday 1:49:19

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Ep. 905: Twitter Question Thursday – MSU basketball transfers, Aidan Chiles expectations and Masters picks 1:52:39

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Ep. 904: Hot Take Tuesday – MSU basketball relative to UConn and evidence MSU is a football school 1:30:01

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Ep. 903: Twitter Question Friday - what's going on with MSU basketball and the transfer portal? 1:27:20

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Ep. 902: Mady Sissoko leaves MSU basketball and Final Four picks 56:08

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Ep. 901: MSU Basketball and the 4-0 Detroit Tigers 1:02:39

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Ep. 900: Twitter Question Friday - an MSU basketball bonanza 1:40:17

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Ep. 899: MSU basketball's future; picking the NCAA tournament games; and hot takes 1:31:13

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Ep. 898: Hot Take Monday 1:12:25

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Ep. 897: MSU basketball Twitter question Saturday 1:46:15

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Ep. 896: On the road with MSU at the NCAA tournament 1:02:21

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Ep. 895: Hot Take Monday - MSU basketball and the NCAA tournament 1:21:47

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