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Weekly discussion from the Lansing State Journal … Lansing, Michigan. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Where is this MSU basketball team headed?

    Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press sportswriter Chris Solari discuss the MSU men's basketball team's place in the Big Ten, whether the race is over, and where the Spartans are headed. Plus, a couple big games for the MSU women's basketball team.

    51 min

  2. JAN 30

    Michigan vs MSU preview with Hail Yes! and Spartan Speak

    In a Detroit Free Press and Lansing State Journal collaboration, the "Hail Yes!" and "Spartan Speak" podcasts join to preview Michigan vs. Michigan State. Freep's assistant sports editor Andrew Birkle, U-M sports reporter Tony Garcia, MSU sports writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch answered listener questions live.

    55 min

  3. JAN 15

    A deeper look at Michigan State's 15-2 basketball team

    Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari discuss Michigan State's 15-2 men's basketball team, what's gotten the Spartans to this place, which players have propelled them, which could do more and what the rest of the season looks like as they head out west to face Washington and Oregon. Plus, a look at MSU football's staff and work in the transfer portal.

    58 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    Hello, Pat Fitzgerald. Goodbye, Jonathan Smith, as MSU football changes course

    The Michigan State football program has a new leader: former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss the firing of Jonathan Smith and what they think of the hiring of Fitzgerald as the Spartans' football coach. Plus, MSU basketball is rolling, with a huge week ahead.

    56 min

  5. 11/23/2025

    Postgame reaction to MSU football's loss to Iowa

    Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press discuss Michigan State football's loss to Iowa on Saturday.

    14 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    MSU hoops serves notice. MSU football served by the NCAA.

    Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss Michigan State basketball's win over Kentucky in the Champions Classic and what it means for the Spartans' team and season. Then a conversation on MSU football, both heading into the Iowa game and the impact of the NCAA sanctions.

    1h 18m

  7. 11/13/2025

    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 15m

  8. 11/07/2025

    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.

    43 min
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Weekly discussion from the Lansing State Journal … Lansing, Michigan. 

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  • Creator
    Lansing State Journal
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lansing State Journal
  • Show Website
    Spartan Speak

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