Couch and The Rube

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Graham Couch and Jason Knick are a dynamic duo that get together every afternoon to discuss Michigan State and Big Ten football and men’s basketball, Detroit pro sports and the buzz nationally. The show is a fun, engaging, and thought-provoking all-in-one radio and podcast experience for the Michigan State, Michigan and Detroit sports fan whose assorted interests also might include the outrageous national story, sports gambling and life’s relatable predicaments. Hosts Graham Couch, a sports columnist at the Lansing State Journal, and Jason Knick, “The Rube,” bring you two hours a day of the topics and stories that grab you — often with your input and through insightful interviews with those who know the stories best.

Recent Episodes
  • Ep. 1030: Twitter Question Friday: On Alan Haller's firing and MSU football and athletics
    May 2, 2025 – 01:23:35
  • Ep. 1029: Hot Take Monday: MSU football and hoops, the Pistons, refs, Tigers and NFL draft
    Apr 28, 2025 – 01:37:31
  • Ep. 1028: Twitter Questions: The state of play with MSU basketball and football, and the NFL draft
    Apr 25, 2025 – 01:41:21
  • Ep. 1027: James Edwards on the Pistons and MSU hoops; Nick Baumgardner on the Lions and MSU football
    Apr 23, 2025 – 58:52
  • Ep. 1026: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball and football transfer portal hopes and angst
    Apr 21, 2025 – 01:38:01
  • Ep. 1025: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball lands another transfer. What to make of the roster now?
    Apr 18, 2025 – 01:54:52
  • Ep. 1024: Hot Take Monday: Next moves for MSU basketball, and Rory at the Masters
    Apr 14, 2025 – 01:35:36
  • Ep. 1023: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball reels in a transfer. How does he fit? What's next?
    Apr 11, 2025 – 02:01:52
  • Ep. 1022: MSU basketball in the portal, Brendan Quinn from the Masters, and Masters bets with Harry
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:05:36
  • Ep. 1021: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, the transfer portal and the Tigers
    Apr 7, 2025 – 01:41:50
  • Ep. 1020: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's next chapter and more
    Apr 4, 2025 – 02:14:04
  • Ep. 1019: Talkin' MSU basketball and the transfer portal with Shawn Windsor, and leftover hot takes
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:41:53
  • Ep. 1018: Tuesday Hot Takes: MSU basketball postmortem and Tre Holloman in the transfer portal
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:20:42
  • Ep. 1017: Joe Rexrode on MSU vs. Ole Miss, Twitter Questions and picks with Harry
    Mar 26, 2025 – 01:18:21
  • Ep. 1016: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball heads to the Sweet 16
    Mar 25, 2025 – 02:06:14
  • Ep. 1015: The MSU basketball-Bryant matchup and our NCAA tournament picks and best bets
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:06:47
  • Ep. 1014: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball, U-M's title and the NCAA tournament
    Mar 17, 2025 – 01:49:01
  • Ep. 1013: Jeff Kohler on MSU basketball, and Twitter questions on MSU/U-M tension and more
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:51:26
  • Ep. 1012: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball ends the regular season with a kiss and a shove
    Mar 10, 2025 – 01:35:39
  • Ep. 1011: Ant Wright on MSU and Big Ten basketball; and MSU football moves game to Ford Field
    Mar 5, 2025 – 58:00
  • Ep. 1010: Hot Take Monday: A Michigan State basketball (and hockey) bonanza
    Mar 3, 2025 – 01:51:40
  • Ep. 1009: Twitter Question Friday: Could MSU basketball be a 1 seed in the NCAA tournament?
    Feb 28, 2025 – 01:33:53
  • Ep. 1008: Hot Take Monday: Michigan State basketball is rolling toward a Big Ten title
    Feb 24, 2025 – 01:56:42
  • Ep. 1007: The MSU-Michigan basketball rivalry rises again, and Twitter questions
    Feb 20, 2025 – 01:56:47
  • Ep. 1006: Hot Take Monday: What MSU basketball beating Illinois means for this season
    Feb 17, 2025 – 01:33:31
  • Ep. 1005: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball, zone defenses, 3-pointers and Tom Izzo
    Feb 14, 2025 – 01:30:52
  • Ep. 1004: Michigan State basketball hits the skids
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:08:42
  • Ep. 1003: Hot Takes: Epic day for MSU basketball and Jase Richardson; Super Bowl lessons for Lions
    Feb 10, 2025 – 01:12:41
  • Ep. 1002: Twitter Question Friday: An MSU basketball bonanza
    Feb 7, 2025 – 02:02:00
  • Ep. 1001: MSU basketball's bad trip to LA, Joe Rexrode, and our Super Bowl prop bets with Harry
    Feb 6, 2025 – 01:04:03
  • Ep. 1000: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball finally loses, concerns? And this show won't die
    Feb 3, 2025 – 02:00:23
  • Ep. 999: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball and Tom Izzo, and U-M's response to Connor Stalions
    Jan 31, 2025 – 02:01:56
  • Ep. 998: MSU basketball keeps rolling; Omari Sankofa on the Pistons; and Super Bowl prop bets
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:00:28
  • Ep. 997: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball atop the Big Ten, NFL playoff conspiracies and regrets
    Jan 27, 2025 – 01:45:57
  • Ep. 996: Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, MSU basketball, Twitter questions and our football picks
    Jan 23, 2025 – 01:43:45
  • Ep. 995: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball beats Illinois, Lions heartache and Jared Goff
    Jan 20, 2025 – 02:07:35
  • Ep. 994: Twitter Questions: MSU and Big Ten basketball, the Lions, and picking the NFL playoff games
    Jan 16, 2025 – 01:47:09
  • Ep. 993: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball buzz, the NFL playoffs and David Muir
    Jan 13, 2025 – 01:49:38
  • Ep. 992: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball's place in the Big Ten, MSU football's future & the Lions
    Jan 10, 2025 – 02:02:03
  • Ep. 991: Talkin' MSU basketball and picking the CFP and NFL playoff games
    Jan 9, 2025 – 01:08:39
  • Ep. 990: Hot Take Monday: The Lions take the No. 1 seed and MSU basketball keeps winning
    Jan 6, 2025 – 01:40:00
  • Ep. 989: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball hits Big Ten play, the CFP, and Lions play for everything
    Jan 2, 2025 – 01:38:28
  • LISTEN LIVE INFORMATION FOR 2025!
    Jan 2, 2025 – 00:28
  • Ep. 988: Twitter Questions: MSU basketball, football and the classic story of Santa Rube
    Dec 20, 2024 – 02:01:43
  • Ep. 987: MSU basketball beats Oakland and Colton Pouncy on the Lions
    Dec 19, 2024 – 01:09:24
  • Ep. 986: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball optimism; Lions and their fans hanging by a thread
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:30:02
  • Ep. 985: Twitter Questions: MSU football, MSU hoops, the Lions, Tigers and Christmas in prison
    Dec 13, 2024 – 01:51:46
  • Ep. 984: Joe Rexrode on the CFP, SEC and Big Ten, and MSU football and hoops
    Dec 12, 2024 – 01:02:59
  • Ep. 983: Hot Take Monday – is MSU basketball back? Can MSU football compete in an NIL world?
    Dec 9, 2024 – 01:53:16
  • Ep. 982: Twitter Questions - on MSU football, NIL, MSU basketball, stadium troughs and Santa Rube
    Dec 5, 2024 – 01:36:29
Recent Reviews
  • Bxtreme1
    Just want sports
    If it were just Couch talking Spartan sports for about 45 minutes it’d be the best podcast out there. Don’t really care for the other 90 minutes of content. Would love a Spartan sports podcast I could play without fear when my kids are in the car.
  • BigGrandpaJ
    Thanks for your political view
    The majority of America disagrees with your opinion, Graham. I just don’t get why you would spend the first 10 minutes insulting our President elect, that more than half of American voted for. I fully understand and support democracy and the opinion of every individual. Just understand when your ego motivates you to express your personal views you are making people, like myself, look to other local sports podcasts. Not because I don’t respect your opinion, but because I don’t turn to sports insight and laughs to hear and feel liberal opinions and propaganda. You don’t think we hear this enough? Do you think you’re making a difference or are you self-absorbed enough to not care? Well, I hope ranting and whining gave you some sort of personal healing, cause let’s face it, that was the point, right? What else was going to come out of it? P.S. - I like sports and funny stuff. That’s why I used to listen to you. Wish you would have saved the other stuff to work out with your therapist. To paraphrase Michael Jordan: Republicans listen to podcasts too.
  • TNwolfe
    Couch and the Rube
    I really enjoy the show and look forward to each episode. Very entertaining. Good job guys.
  • Anthony48872
    Amazing podcast!
    Theses guys f’n rock! Best sports podcast in Michigan if not the country! So funny and informative. Just wish Graham showed some love for the bundesliga.
  • Go Right Through For MSU
    Only have one complaint.
    The show isn’t long enough and I wish it were 5 days a week.
  • LuisHe24
    A must for MSU fans
    Super fun and chill listen. A must for me
  • willsro1
    My Favorite Pod
    I look forward to every new episode release. A must listen-to if you are an MSU fan or just enjoy two guys talking about relevant topics and with good humor and back and forth banter. Appreciate you Graham and Jason.
  • Spartan in Tampa
    Best Spartan podcast
    They are great because they are not only knowledgeable but funny in their takes. Highly recommended!!!
  • MSU Steve
    Love the show.
    It’s Dan Patrick meets Howard Stern. Irreverent, yet insightful sports !
  • Phamtastic_Green
    Insightful and hilarious
    Great duo. Like the candid conversations.
  • Grateful Tread
    Highly entertaining, esp. w/Skymint
    Not too arrogant to admit this is a highly entertaining show. Thank you Graham and Jason for becoming my “go to” podcast. You have great chemistry and are wildly listenable, even for a wine & cheese Wolverine…
  • Ryan2985
    Funny and sports talk!
    MSU, love, life and gambling advice what else do you need!!!!!
  • drankin21
    Great Show
    Have grown to love this show. Fast moving with solid topics and a bit of personality thrown in....even though Couch is more woke by the day! Keep it up guys
  • AZbobcat734
    Good banter
    These guys create a must listen, for stories & comedy,plus bizarro betting in Seinfeld-style. I have recommended to many others. Living in AZ, they keep me in touch with MSU.
  • BSDMSU
    Feels like home
    Never been a talk radio guy but love MSU and have always respected Graham’s work. I have to honestly say that the between the insight and rapport, Couch and the Rube has become just a highlight of my pandemic life. I don’t gamble, but I even enjoy those conversations. The chemistry between Graham and Jason is just a delight. I came for Graham, but have stayed for Graham and Jason. Jason...the tube deserves that equal billing. Great work!
  • CMS32MSU
    Shut up with your Liberal views
    I would like to say these guys are enjoyable to listen to but their biased liberal views overtake their sports show. I have followed Couch for years, being a huge Spartans fan but honestly he has turned into your typical left wing media nut that tries to push his beliefs on you. Jason is not as bad but follows Graham’s lead (and no j-a’s, I am not anti-masks)
  • Bilbo6906
    Great Sports Show and More
    Love the banter and Spartan sports talk. These guys do a great job and keep the show interesting.
  • msusparty77
    Congrats
    Thoroughly enjoy listening to your show! Enjoy the interaction, need to try the groovy donuts soon, see you at the spring game! Good friend of Lynn Torrico! Saw Mel Tucker at the OSU game, loved what Dantonio did for us, but MT sure has a lot of charisma, Go Green!
  • mjmalcheff
    Good stuff
    Great program
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