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Spartan Speak

Spartan Speak

Weekly discussion from the Lansing State Journal …

Lansing State Journal · Gannett Media / Consumer Products

113 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Spartan Speak has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 113 episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 44 min and 58 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Gannett Media / Consumer Products.

Episodes
113
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
52 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

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

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Do Michigan & MSU fans still care about rivalry as much in transfer portal era?

Nov 4, 202643 min

MSU basketball enters season with questions after exhibitions

Oct 30, 202640 min

A tough exhibition for MSU basketball and Rose Bowl trip for football

Oct 22, 202653 min

Can MSU football upset Northwestern? Plus, basketball storylines

Oct 16, 202642 min

MSU football's last gasp to save its season

Oct 9, 202650 min

MSU football has big opportunity against Nebraska; Spartan basketball begins

Sep 24, 20261h 7m

MSU football faces uphill battle at Notre Dame, plus MSU hoops schedule

Sep 17, 202652 min

MSU football aims to grow against Eastern Michigan

Sep 10, 202630 min

What we're looking to see from MSU's football team against Toledo

Sep 3, 202641 min

MSU gets a new athletic director (again) as Dan Bartholomae takes over

Aug 20, 202651 min

Pat Fitzgerald era gets underway at MSU

Aug 7, 202647 min

An intriguing MSU basketball roster takes the floor at Moneyball; and dysfunction in MSU's administration

Jun 25, 20261h 15m

The impact of Jeremy Fears Jr.'s return and the broader mess at MSU

Jun 1, 202656 min

MSU basketball heads to D.C. to take on UConn in the Sweet 16

Graham and Chris preview Michigan State men's basketball game against Connecticut in the Sweet 16 in Washington, D.C., and, peeking behind the curtain, discuss the advantages the Spartans have this time of year, given how they handle their business during the season. Plus, MSU hockey begins NCAA tournament play, and what's next for MSU women's basketball.

Mar 24, 202657 min

Previewing MSU's NCAA tournament opener against North Dakota State

Graham Couch and Chris Solari look at the Spartans' NCAA tournament opener Thursday against North Dakota State, as well as MSU's chances of making a deep run.

Mar 19, 202626 min

The state of MSU's basketball team as the postseason begins

Lansing State Journal sports columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari take a look at the state of Michigan State's men's basketball team as the Spartans begin postseason play in the Big Ten tournament.

Mar 12, 202642 min

MSU basketball gets set for another swing at Michigan

Graham Couch and Chris Solari discuss the Spartans' recent performances and look at the keys and what's at stake in Sunday's MSU-Michigan rematch in Ann Arbor. Plus, the MSU women's basketball team slips up and MSU hockey wins another banner.

Mar 7, 20261h 2m

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.

Feb 11, 202650 min

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.

Jan 30, 202654 min

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.

Jan 15, 202658 min
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