Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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 to...

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Graham Couch & Jason Knick

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www.couchandtherube.com

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 656: Twitter Question Thursday 17.12.2021

We dug into your Twitter questions on what to make of a Peach Bowl without Kenneth Walker, how to bet the game now, the best players in this MSU football recruiting class and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling, including, by request, a retelling of "Santa Rube."

Ep. 655: Colton Pouncy on MSU football signing day and our bowl picks with Harry 15.12.2021

We dug into MSU football's recruiting class and signing day happenings. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on the Spartans and what to expect from this class and from Mel Tucker in recruiting. Plus, our bowl picks with Harry and can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 654: Hot Take Sunday 13.12.2021

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on changing hopes for this MSU basketball team, the Heisman (whatever that is), Desmond Howard and U-of-M folk, things that are annoying you and us and more.

Ep. 653: Twitter Question Thursday 10.12.2021

We dug into your Twitter questions – on Kenneth Walker's Heisman snub, the smugness of Michigan fans, the beauty of Jaden Akins, the rekindling of Joey Hauser's jump shot, the ceiling of this MSU basketball team, our most embarrassing stories from high school and more.

Ep. 652: Kenneth Walker snubbed; Brendan Quinn on MSU and Big Ten hoops; and our picks with Harry 08.12.2021

We dug into Kenneth Walker being snubbed as a Heisman Trophy finalist, why it happened and what it says about the Heisman Trophy. Then, The Athletic's Brendan Quinn joined us for a great conversation on MSU and Big Ten hoops. Plus, Harry Gagnon and our picks and can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 651: Hot Take Sunday 06.12.2021

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's Peach Bowl bid, facing Pitt, the Wolverines' Big Ten championship and CFB Playoff path, Jaden Akins and MSU hoops, the Lions' first win and more.

Ep. 650: Twitter Question Thursday night 03.12.2021

We dug into your Twitter questions ... on MSU's basketball team, the ceilings for Jaden Akins and Max Christie, the situation with Joey Hauser, and MSU football's future – at running back and elsewhere – and how Spartan fans should feel about Michigan playing for a Big Ten championship and playoff berth.

Ep. 649: MSU looks headed for NY6 Bowl; Nick Baumgardner on U-M and MSU football; and our picks with Harry 01.12.2021

We react to MSU moving up to No. 11 in the CFB Playoff rankings and why that's important. Then The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joined us for a great discussion on U-M football and the Wolverines' chances going forward and how MSU fans feel about it. Plus, our football picks and can't-miss parlays with Harry.

Ep. 648: Hot Take Sunday 29.11.2021

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's snow-globe win over Penn State, the Spartans' bowl possibilities, MSU fans dealing with U-M beating Ohio State and playing for everything, the state of the Spartan basketball team and more.

Ep. 647: Thanksgiving Special: Mel Tucker signs contract (mid-show); MSU hoops talk; football picks; and your Twitter questions 25.11.2021

Late in our show, the news that Mel Tucker had signed his news $95-million contract broke. You can hear the situation begin to break at the 87-minute mark and confirmation and discussion at the 97-minute mark. Plus, MSU hoops talk off the top, our football picks with Harry and your Twitter questions for an hour.

Ep. 646: Hot Take Sunday 22.11.2021

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's loss to Ohio State, whether it should change how you view Mel Tucker and his contract extension, how long until MSU fans should expect the Spartans to compete with the Buckeyes, how things might go for the Wolverines this week, and Marcus flippin' Bingham, man.

Ep. 645: Twitter Question Friday 19.11.2021
Ep. 644: CFB Playoff ranking reaction, Mel Tucker contract discussion, Ohio State preview, and our picks with Harry 17.11.2021

We react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings and why MSU's place in them matters. Plus, what I'm hearing on Mel Tucker's contract vs. what's being reported. Then, a discussion with Cleveland.com Ohio State writer Nathan Baird on the Buckeyes and how they see the Spartans. And our football (and soccer) picks with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 643: Hot Take Sunday 15.11.2021

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what'll it take for MSU to upset Ohio State, the odds MSU is going to wind up getting screwed in the bowl-selection process in favor in Michigan, students and fans leaving Spartan Stadium early and more.

Ep. 642: Twitter Question Friday 12.11.2021

We dug into your Twitter questions – on Mel Tucker's contract, the state of MSU's football and basketball teams, tailgate etiquette, betting the Lions and more.

Ep. 641: MSU Hoops Impressions, MSU's CFB Playoff Rankings Snub, and Our Best Bets 10.11.2021

We dug into what we saw from Michigan State's basketball team against Kansas and what it means going forward. Then, did the College Football Playoff committee screw MSU by putting U-M ahead of the Spartans? And what that could mean down the road. Plus, our best bets with Harry Gagnon.

Ep. 640: Hot Take Sunday 08.11.2021

On our latest show – presented by Mark and Jay at Northcoast Wealth Management – we dug into our hot takes and yours, on MSU's deflating loss at Purdue and what the heck is going on with the Spartans' pass defense, Wolverines talking trash, a bad betting weekend worth lots of spite (Here's looking at you, Bearcats), and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling, brought to you by Midtown Brewing C...

Ep. 639: Twitter Question Friday 05.11.2021

We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State football's fears against Purdue, MSU's postseason outlook based on certain scenarios, U-M's predicament, Spartan basketball, the games we're betting this weekend and more.

Ep. 638: What MSU's CFB Playoff Ranking Means; Purdue Writer Interview; and Our Football Picks 03.11.2021

We dug into what MSU's No. 3 College Football Playoff ranking actually means – beyond just reaching the playoff. Then a conversation with long-time Purdue writer Mike Carmin on the matchup with the Spartans. Plus, our football picks with Harry Gagnon, including our can't-miss parlays.

Ep. 637: Hot Take Sunday 01.11.2021

We dug into our hot takes and yours – almost entirely on Michigan State's win over Michigan, Kenneth Walker's growing Heisman campaign, how a lack of humility from former U-M players is hurting the Wolverines, what's next for the Spartans, their College Football Playoff chances and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling – brought to you by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. There is...

Ep. 636: MSU vs UM Pregame Show LIVE from Skymint of East Lansing 30.10.2021
Ep. 635: Twitter Question Thursday 29.10.2021
Ep. 634: What's at Stake for MSU and U-M; Nick Baumgardner on the Big Game; and Our Football Picks with Harry 26.10.2021

We dug into the MSU-Michigan game – into whether LSU's interest in Mel Tucker is a distraction, what's at stake for both teams and the mammoth opportunity for the Spartans program. Then talked with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on what he sees in this matchup. Plus, our picks with Harry Gagnon and leftover hot takes.

Ep. 633: Hot Take Monday 25.10.2021

On today's show, presented by Skymint Premium Cannabis – We dug into our hot takes and yours – on all the feelings about this MSU vs. U-M football game, predictions for it, Mel Tucker's response to questions about the LSU job, an awful gambling weekend, and more. Plus the mic fell on me again. And a couple stories worth telling, brought to you by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. There...

Ep. 632: Twitter Question Friday 22.10.2021

On today's show – presented by Mark and Jay at Northcoast Wealth Management – We dug into your Twitter questions on Mel Tucker's future at MSU, the Spartans' chances against Michigan, best bets on a bad weekend of football and more. Plus, a couple gems from The Rube, stories definitely worth telling – brought to you by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. Enjoy the final week of Midtown Br...

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