
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.
From the publisher
Weekly discussion from the Lansing State Journal … Lansing, Michigan.
Latest Episodes
View all 113 episodesDo Michigan & MSU fans still care about rivalry as much in transfer portal era?
MSU basketball enters season with questions after exhibitions
A tough exhibition for MSU basketball and Rose Bowl trip for football
Can MSU football upset Northwestern? Plus, basketball storylines
MSU football's last gasp to save its season
MSU football has big opportunity against Nebraska; Spartan basketball begins
MSU football faces uphill battle at Notre Dame, plus MSU hoops schedule
MSU football aims to grow against Eastern Michigan
What we're looking to see from MSU's football team against Toledo
MSU gets a new athletic director (again) as Dan Bartholomae takes over
Pat Fitzgerald era gets underway at MSU
An intriguing MSU basketball roster takes the floor at Moneyball; and dysfunction in MSU's administration
The impact of Jeremy Fears Jr.'s return and the broader mess at MSU

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.