Head coach gets fired and that isn’t a driver to do a new pod? Couch needs to stick to the written word as he stammers through most points

This podcast is great, but was dynamite until Phil left. It definitely benefits a bit from having a mostly-dedicated moderator.

I have been listening for several years and really enjoy this podcast. I enjoy the insight that Phil, Chris, and Graham bring. It is nice to have an MSU centric podcast that brings objective takes from reporters with access to the players and coaches.

He is second to Kamala in the art of the word salad

This is a fantastic podcast when they let Phil Friend speak!

Enjoy the show. Has solid analysis on Spartan sports. Only real complaint is that Phil Friend really should slow...down. Too often sounds like he’s racing to get his words out, leading to stumbling and even getting noticeably out of breath in the process. The others on the podcast don’t seem to be racing along in the discussions, so I don’t think it’s a matter of striving to adhere to time constraints. It unfortunately detracts from the positives of the show. Otherwise, good show. Go Green!

I enjoy listening to Spartan Speak. The guys do a great job covering topics of interest, and the preview prior to games amps up the excitement. Over the last few years the audio has improved, and no longer do I consider it an issue. Keep it up!

Couch really is the best writer covering MSU today, nearly moving into Rexrode-level coverage and writing. Solari is fine, certainly better than some of the junk coming from other columnists and reporters decidedly on one side of the Blue Wall. (Seriously Windsor, Wojo, why do you even pretend?) It is a solid summary of the current state of play in various Spartan Sports, depending on the season. Couch gets extra credit here for also including Hockey and other non-revenue sports. Nice to hear more depth on particular items referenced in columns, expands on different issues, etc. Would like to see updates more than once a week, but understand nobody is paying Graham and Chris (or the Phil) to do it. Appreciate that they do, recommend other Spartans listen as well.

Spartan analysis from good writers who aren’t fanboys.

Keep it up!

Shout out to Phil underscore friend

Really great information related to Michigan State University sports. Also some entertaining personal stories and jokes.

Can't get enough Spartan talk.. gives you in depth information on upcoming games for football, basketball and other MSU sports. Both Graham and Chris do a great job of giving their insider perspective and predictions.

OF ALL TIME

Solid. Listen to all of these. I'm a fellow Podcaster whose taken a few years off (@TheSpartanSlant), these guys do a great job, they have real access (unlike me), and they don't over sugar coat. Good takes, cover basketball and football, probably tends to lean more towards Football coverage. Overall, solid. Worth a subscription.

Speaking on behalf of several Spartans abroad, we greatly appreciate the candid discussion of MSU sports. It's a welcome connection to home, but more importantly the off the cuff commentary is both revealing and presents a perspective not offered nearly enough through conventional media forms. Thanks for your great work, gentleman.

Great weekly talk from the best writers from LSJ and Detroit Freep. A must lisent. Go Green

As a Spartan living out west in Portland I seriously NEED this podcast in my life!!! Smart, funny, and the perfect length to listen to while commuting or on a run-thanks, guys!

A great place to get the most up to date information on MSU sports.

I really enjoy their football and basketball analysis. It's a must listen to podcast for any Spartan sports fan.

Knowledgeable, entertaining, professionally done. The standard bearer for MSU sports and a great example to any aspiring podcast. Great job Dan, Graham & Chris.

Sure the guys aren't your usual fun to listen to podcast comedians and the Michigan accent is perhaps cringeworthy but this is still the only Michigan State podcast worthy of subscribing to. Three things I hope to see in the future are: 1. Better audio quality 2. Regular 1 hour long shows 3. Guest appearances (izzo, holland, dantonio, green, magic, cousins, national sports commentators etc.) I like the show but it's far from perfect which is to be expected for a podcast only about a year old. My main complaint is the show is too heavy on "local" type coverage. These guys probably talk more about Western Michigan University, an irrelevant program, than threatening programs like Duke or Ohio State. I would rather hear full breakdowns of teams for upcoming games than I would like to hear about EMU, Central, WMU, and Lansing/Detroit stuff. A lot of the MSU audience is from Chicago area as well as the rest of the country and the local references and coverage really doesn't appeal in my opinion.

Great podcast to keep me up to date on all the news and analysis of Michigan State sports.

Great stuff by the guys that cover the programs the closest. Solari, however, rarely has an original/thought-provoking comment and when he does it gets disproven quickly by the other guys. But that was nice of Narduzzi to let him tag along for his Pitt piece.

This is far and away the best MSU sports podcast around. Always has great analysis from guys who are deep into the program and can provide insights that others cannot. Plus the guys can be pretty funny sometimes.

Really look forward to this one every week for both football and basketball insights!! Great job guys!

You ( the broadcast team) are doing a great job and look forward to the next broadcast every week. It sounds as if you are enjoying your work and the fine season the Spartans are having--Go Green.

The place to go for Spartan information. Even the off subject info is usually pretty interesting.

Very entertaining and informative!! The personalities mesh very well together which makes the podcast enjoyable to listen to. Look forward to it each week!!

I’ll never understand why media companies put writers on air as personalities. They’re writers for a reason. Their voices are grating, Michigan accents embarrassing (particularly Kilbridge the host), and their awareness of their audience is non-existent. It’s like a recorded conversation of a couple ignorant geeks that no one likes, talking at a bar about football and basketball — sports they never played. And then they touch on the Lions, the Chicago Bears (?), and other irrelevant topics. Guys….it’s "Spartan Speak”….no one cares what you think of the Lions or the Bears. Stick to print.

I drive weekly between Detroit and Chicago and this is great to listen to during the drive

Guys that have great insight on Michigan State sports.

I live out of state and rely on the Internet for my Spartan news and analysis. Being able to listen to the writers share their insight while laughing with each other is very entertaining. It's like sitting with my Spartan buddies having a cold one and talking football or basketball. GO GREEN!!

Thoughtful, objective sports by writers who cover the Spartans. Their passion is obvious but doesn't cloud their minds.

Keep 'em coming

always interesting to listen too

Spartan fans are plagued with airwaves that are filled with "Huge Opinions" and national syndicated programs that spew garbage and little insight. This is a show that is filled depth, insight from guys that reguarly interact with the program; with the intellect and experience to consistently convey their message without hype. The show covers a range of topics that die-hards to bandwagens can all appreciate. I personally look forward to monday afternoons where I can submerge myself in my favorite team from my favorite beats.

If you’re a Spartan Fan and you aren’t listening to this podcast, you’re doing it wrong.

Great in-depth coverage of Michigan State football and men's basketball teams. Good blend of covering recent and upcoming games.

I have a 40 minute commute, and this podcast is the highlight of my weekly rotation. Fantastic analysis from a team of well respected writers, who bring a rational and realistic look to MSU athletics. Highly recommend for any MSU fan.

Love the podcast, keep up the great work!

I subscribe to three MSU focused podcasts and this is the one that I look forward to the most. Excellent analysis and fun at the same time! Keep up the great work!

These guys are the best. They know spartan sports better than anyone

These guys are the best in the business when it comes to MSU sports. A must subscribe for any Spartan fan!

Die hard Spartan fan here and weekly listener. Best Spartan podcast out there, keep it up

I'm an MSU alum living out in San Diego. I listen to this podcast every week to keep up with all things Spartan Football. Keep up the great work guys!

Gets me through all those boring classes mid week. Keep em coming boys

Well produced, great insight, overall a great product for Spartan fans (or just college sports fans, period)!

If you like quasi-witty banter, inside jokes and declarations of personal pet peeves...this podcast is for you! Seriously, this is the best information and analysis available about MSU football. This crew knows the program as well as you'd expect from columnists (don't you dare call them "beat writers"!!!) They do maintain some semblance of journalistic conduct so you won't find much rumor mill or whisper topics, but that's perfectly fine with me. Also, this is the best source to find out about special uniforms before big games.

Listen to it every week.