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An intriguing MSU basketball roster takes the floor at Moneyball; and dysfunction in MSU's administration
Jun 25, 2026
1h 15m 44s
The impact of Jeremy Fears Jr.'s return and the broader mess at MSU
Jun 1, 2026
56m 59s
MSU basketball heads to D.C. to take on UConn in the Sweet 16
Mar 24, 2026
57m 58s
Previewing MSU's NCAA tournament opener against North Dakota State
Mar 19, 2026
26m 45s
The state of MSU's basketball team as the postseason begins
Mar 12, 2026
42m 48s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 | An intriguing MSU basketball roster takes the floor at Moneyball; and dysfunction in MSU's administration | Chris and Graham analyze what they've seen from MSU's basketball team at the Moneyball Pro-Am, taking a look at each player, before digging into the mess at MSU with the departures of President Kevin Guskiewicz and AD J Batt. | 1h 15m 44s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | The impact of Jeremy Fears Jr.'s return and the broader mess at MSU✨ | Jeremy Fears Jr.Michigan State basketball+3 | Chris Solari | Michigan StateDetroit Free Press+1 | — | Jeremy Fears Jr.Michigan State+5 | — | 56m 59s | |
| 3/24/26 | MSU basketball heads to D.C. to take on UConn in the Sweet 16✨ | MSU basketballUConn+4 | — | Michigan StateUConn+2 | Washington, D.C. | MSU basketballUConn+4 | — | 57m 58s | |
| 3/19/26 | Previewing MSU's NCAA tournament opener against North Dakota State✨ | NCAA tournamentMSU basketball+3 | — | MSUNorth Dakota State | — | MSUNCAA tournament+3 | — | 26m 45s | |
| 3/12/26 | The state of MSU's basketball team as the postseason begins✨ | Michigan State basketballpostseason play+3 | Chris Solari | Lansing State JournalDetroit Free Press | Michigan State | MSU basketballBig Ten+3 | — | 42m 48s | |
| 3/7/26 | MSU basketball gets set for another swing at Michigan✨ | MSU basketballMichigan rivalry+3 | — | MSUMichigan+2 | Ann Arbor | MSU basketballMichigan+4 | — | 1h 02m 37s | |
| 2/11/26 | Where is this MSU basketball team headed?✨ | MSU basketballBig Ten+3 | Chris Solari | Lansing State JournalDetroit Free Press | MSUBig Ten | MSU basketballBig Ten+3 | — | 50m 30s | |
| 1/30/26 | Michigan vs MSU preview with Hail Yes! and Spartan Speak✨ | Michigan vs Michigan Statesports preview+3 | Andrew BirkleTony Garcia+2 | Detroit Free PressLansing State Journal | MichiganMichigan State | MichiganMichigan State+3 | — | 54m 59s | |
| 1/15/26 | A deeper look at Michigan State's 15-2 basketball team✨ | Michigan State basketballsports analysis+3 | Chris Solari | Lansing State JournalDetroit Free Press | Michigan StateWashington+1 | Michigan Statebasketball+5 | — | 58m 11s | |
| 12/1/25 | Hello, Pat Fitzgerald. Goodbye, Jonathan Smith, as MSU football changes course✨ | MSU footballcoaching changes+3 | Chris Solari | Michigan State footballNorthwestern+2 | — | Pat FitzgeraldJonathan Smith+5 | — | 55m 46s | |
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| 11/23/25 | Postgame reaction to MSU football's loss to Iowa✨ | MSU footballpostgame analysis+3 | Chris Solari | Lansing State JournalDetroit Free Press | Michigan StateIowa | MSU footballIowa+5 | — | 14m 20s | |
| 11/20/25 | MSU hoops serves notice. MSU football served by the NCAA.✨ | Michigan State basketballChampions Classic+3 | Chris Solari | Michigan StateKentucky+1 | Iowa | MSU basketballKentucky+3 | — | 1h 17m 40s | |
| 11/13/25 | MSU football is on probation. How and why it happened and what it means for the program | On this week's Spartan Speak podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss the probation handed down to the Michigan State football program by the NCAA for violations under Mel Tucker. From every angle possible, including the Connor Stalions/CMU game and compared to what penalties Michigan received. | 1h 14m 56s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Massive weekend ahead for MSU sports, minus football | Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss Michigan State basketball's win over Colgate, the game ahead against Arkansas, new recruit Jasiah Jervis, MSU hockey's showdown with Gavin McKenna and Penn State, and MSU football's controversial loss to Minnesota. | 43m 05s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Minnesota preview, plus a discussion on MSU basketball vs UConn | Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss MSU's football team and program heading into the Minnesota game and whether this team has a chance to break its five-game losing streak. Then, a discussion on what we saw from MSU's men's basketball team in its exhibition against UConn. | 56m 33s | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | MSU-Michigan preview with 'Hail Yes!', the Detroit Free Press' U-M podcast | The boys from the Spartan Speak podcast, Graham Couch and Chris Solari, joined Andrew Birkle and Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press and their University of Michigan athletics podcast, 'Hail Yes!' to preview this weekend's Michigan State-Michigan football game. | 49m 09s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Can Jonathan Smith win back MSU fans by beating Michigan? | Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss the angst surrounding Jonathan Smith and Michigan State football's matchup with Michigan. Plus, a little hoops. | 57m 47s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | What's next for Michigan State football, Jonathan Smith after UCLA loss | Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari spend an hour discussing the state of Michigan State's football program, how things got here with Jonathan Smith, and what lies ahead. | 1h 00m 30s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | Nebraska exposes many MSU problem areas, and why UCLA is a must-win game for Jonathan Smith | Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss Michigan State football's mess of a showing at Nebraska and the latest biggest game of the Jonathan Smith era, Saturday against UCLA. | 45m 02s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | MSU-Nebraska is a swing game, and what Julius Avent brings to Spartan basketball | On this week's podcast. Lansing State Journal reporter Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari preview the Michigan State-Nebraska football game and look at how the Spartans can win. Plus, we discuss new MSU hoops recruit Julius Avent at the end. | 34m 17s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Is Jonathan Smith the coach to lead MSU football in NIL era? Plus, MSU basketball practice begins | On this week's podcast, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari talk about the state of Michigan State's football team coming out of the USC loss and the schedule ahead. Plus, a first look at this MSU basketball team as practice begins. | 54m 44s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | Time to panic? Michigan State heads into USC with injuries, uninspiring win vs. Youngstown State | Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari look at the Michigan State football team's chances at USC, the importance of the game, and, beyond winning, what might be considered a successful trip. | 39m 49s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | The vibes are immaculate for MSU football after beating Boston College | On this week's Spartan Speak, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari take a look at where things stand with Michigan State's football team after the win over Boston College, heading into Saturday's game against Youngstown State. Plus, the USC start time and some Spartan basketball schedule talk. | 46m 21s | ||||||
| 9/3/25 | What's at stake vs. Boston College for Michigan State football and Aidan Chiles | On this week's episode, Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari dig into Michigan State's win over Western Michigan and look ahead to the Boston College game - what we're looking for from Aidan Chiles, the defense and more. | 1h 01m 46s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Western Michigan preview: What to expect from Michigan State football | The Michigan State football team kicks off its season Friday night against Western Michigan, as the Spartans begin Year 2 under Jonathan Smith. Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari preview MSU's opener against the Broncos - what they think might happen, what's important for the Spartans to accomplish, and things they're curious to see unfold. Plus, they'll make predictions for the game. | 44m 49s | ||||||
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