John Kirby, Bleav

The Only Podcast - A Michigan State University Sports Podcast

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For fans of the Michigan State University Spartans.

Author

John Kirby, Bleav

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Sports

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bleav.com

Latest episode

Mar 25, 2026

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Episodes

The Only Podcast (12-14-21) -- B1G Early Wins 14.12.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-26) FOOSBALL CROOTIN - Early Signing Day is upon us and some big names are tied to MSU COMMERCIAL (28-56) HOOPS RECAP - MSU cruises over Minnesota and Penn State. What needs to happen to take the next step? (56 - FIN) HOOPS HOT SEAT METER - You have mark Turgeon to thank Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

The Only Podcast (12-7-21) -- Peachy Keen 07.12.2021

On this episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-8) PEACH BOWL: with a Pitt! Irony! (8-50) Basketball: Louisville/Toledo Recap + Minny/Penn State Precap: MSU is...ahead of schedule and maybe pretty good???? COMMERCIAL (52-FIN) PORTAL SZN PREVIEW + CHAMP WEEK REVIEW: BRING ME THE TRANSFERS!!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simp...

The Only Podcast (11-30-21) -- Sun and Snow 30.11.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-33) Battle 4 Atlantis Recap: New expectations? Unfortunately, yes. COMMERCIAL (allegedly) (33-1:07) Penn State Recap: Talk about a sack dropping moment. (1:07-FIN) Week 12 Recap/Week 13 Precap/Coaching Carousel: Things got a little out of control here but it was awesome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

The Only Podcast (11-23-21) — To Me, You Are Perfect 23.11.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-18) HOOPS AND NOT FOOTBALL: One Week, Two Wins. Was either opponent good? Who is to say? (18-34) Battle 4 Atlantis Preview: This is the first year this competition has ever mattered wow COMMERICAL? (34-1:04) OHIO STATE RECAP: All you can do is laugh. Seriously, don't try anything else. (1:04-1:27) Week 12 Recap/Week 13 P...

The Only Podcast (11-16-21) - A Tough Nut 16.11.2021

He's baaaaaaaack. On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-7) Austin is back and just has to talk about Michigan. (7-28) MEN'S HOOPS: Kansas/WMU Recap + Butler Preview COMMERCIAL (30 - 54) FOOTBALL: Maryland Recap - Please stop complaining COMMERCIAL (56 - 1:39) WEEK 11 In Review/Week 12 Preview - All Hail Kansas Football (1:39 - 1:47) HEISMAN RACE UPDATE HAHAH...

The Only Podcast (11-10-21) - The Sara(h)s Promise It's NOT A "Doom Cast" 10.11.2021

The Only Podcast welcomes back Sara G (@SGender) and Sarah Norris (@SarahNorris) who carry the load as Austin hits the beach and avoids the past week's chaos. (00:00-00:30) "The Favorite Son" (basketball) gets a stern talking to after not turning in an "A" performance. And it's not because we're UPSET, it's because we just expect a little more? We talk about the Champions Class...

The Only Podcast (11-3-21) - We're Far From The Shallow Now 03.11.2021

On this week’s episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) is getting married (nice) so John (@John_Kirby) taps in Matt Sheehan (@Sheehan_Sports) to revel in glory. (0 - 31) Mostly maniacal laughter, but also thoughts on the big picture implications of winning the most watched College Football game of the year. Commercial? Maybe! (32-59) This game had EVERYTHING: massive momentum swings, incredible punts (our fa...

The Only Podcast (10-26-21) -- OPP (Operation Protect Paul) 26.10.2021

On this week's (longer and more commercialized) episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0 - 8) Errbody in East Lansing this weekend. Also, turns out, we've been leaving money on the table! Shocking! (8 - 34) Week 8 in Review: National Games - Say it with us, Playoff Pitt. COMMERCIAL 1 (sorry) (36 - 1:19) Week 8 in Reivew: B1G + Week 9 Preview National and B1G (we'll figure thi...

The Only Podcast (10-19-21) -- Bye Weeks Should Count As Wins 19.10.2021

On this week's kinda long edition of The Only Podcast Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-36) Indiana Recap: That sucked but, hey, we won! COMMERCIAL (38-1:04) Week 7 In Review: I'm a big stupid baby who keeps betting on Texas (1:04-1:14) Week 8 Preview: This slate STINKS which is why this week will be awesome (1:14-FIN) HOT SEAT METER RETURNS: Scott Frost is burrowing through th...

The Only Podcast (10-12-21) -- Hoosier Do's, Hoosier Don'ts 12.10.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-9) Basketball (for now): MSU is 6th in the preseason media voting. Sound right? (9-28) Rutgers Recap: Offense is fun, people forget! COMMERCIAL (28-57) Week 6 In Review: Only one (1) GOOD team remains (57 - 1:08) Week 7 Preview: Oklahoma State and Texas compete to see which one keeps the color orange (1:08 - FIN) Indiana...

The Only Podcast (10-5-21) -- It's a Chop Off 05.10.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-16) Basketball, OBVIOUSLY - Gabe and Malik. Malik and Gabe. (16-42) Western Kentucky Recap - Offense! MORE OFFENSE! COMMERCIAL (44-1:11) Week 5 Recap - Good Team Count: 2 (1:11 - 1:23) Week 6 Preview - Penn State and Iowa in a top 4 matchup? Whuuuu? (1:23-FIN) Rutgers, sorry, BUTTgers Preview - The Chop Bowl Learn more a...

The Only Podcast (9-29-21) -- Don't Ask How 29.09.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-29) Nebraska Recap: Uhhhh what? COMMERCIAL (31 - 1:06) Week 4 In Review: WOO PIG, BOO CYCLONES (1:06 - 1:25) Week 5 Preview: Cincy's Big Shot + GOODNESS MATRIX RETURNS (1:25 - FIN) Western Kentucky Preview: A perfect Mascot showdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast...

The Only Podcast (9-21-21) -- In the Deep Water 21.09.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0 - 31) Miami Recap - MSU has an offense and we are uncomfortable (31 - 35) BASKETBALL - Jaxon Kohler Commits. WOO! COMMERCIAL (37 - 1:08) Week 3 Recap - Everyone is vulnerable (except probably still Bama) (1:08 - 1:15) Week 4 Preview - Notre Dame and Wisconsin in the Battle for Chicago (1:15 - FIN) Nebraska Preview + WTPS...

The Only Podcast (9-15-21) -- Inclement Weather Incoming 15.09.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-3) Basketball Family Reunion Time SWOON (3-22) FOOTBALL: Youngstown Recap. Things...are...good?! COMMERCIALISM (22-1:00) WEEK 2 IN REVIEW: Texas is not back. UConn did not score. Water remains blue, grass green. (1:00 - 1:20) WEEK 3 PREVIEW: Arizona State travels to Provo someone PLEASE send us footage (1:20 - FIN) MIAMI...

The Only Podcast (9-9-21) -- Birds Aren't Real 09.09.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-8) MONEY: Billionaire alumni are good sometimes (9-11) BASKETBALL: Schedule is out and difficult. Shocking. (11 - 30) NORTHWESTERN RECAP: KW3 SHEEEEEESH COMMERCIAL (32-58) WEEK 1 RECAP: Texas is back (?) ! Miami is not! Rutgers is an offensive powerhouse ???? (58 - 1:14) WEEK 2 PREVIEW: El Assico has reached peak maximum...

The Only Podcast (9-2-21) -- You Don't Just Waltz Into Evanston 02.09.2021

On this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-14) Happy 4 Year Anny. BALLOONS! Also, new AD! Malik McDowell! Tabor Pepper Legendary TE! (14-21) HOOPS: Yeah lets think about this later (21-1:00) FOOTBALL: Week Zero In Review - UConn may not score this year COMMERCIAL BREAK? (1:02 - FIN) NORTHWESTERN PREVIEW: Darren Rovell stinks and so does this team. Learn more about...

The Only Podcast (8-25-21) -- Save the Best for Last 25.08.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0 - 12) Big Ten Alliance: Oh we're doing stuff, you don't even know. (12 - 39) Position Previews: Tight Ends and Special Teams. They're important. COMMERCIAL (40 - FIN) Season Preview: Bowl Game or Bust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

The Only Podcast (8-18-21) -- Line Em Up 18.08.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk.. (0-7) Emoni isn't coming and it's FINE (7-36) EXPANSION TALK: What if Rutgers played Oregon State? Yeah try sleeping NOW. COMMERCIAL IN ALL LIKELIHOOD (38 - FIN) Position Previews: THE LINEMEN - These guys sorta need to be good, ya know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecas...

The Only Podcast (8-12-21) - Part Two - John's Power Is Back 12.08.2021

On the second and final part of this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-10) We resume trashing Wisconsin because it was fun (10 - FIN) POSITION PREVIEWS - DB's and LB's - Lots of names, that is for sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

The Only Podcast (8-12-21) - Part One - John's Power Went Out 12.08.2021

On the first part of this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-15) Bill Beekman steps down. Who will replace our frumpy king? (15-37) HOOPS - Build the entire plane out of Point Guards, Emoni is....back (jk) and the PK85 is happening. COMMERCIAL (37-FIN) FOOTBALL - Saaed Khalif and Jaden Mangham simply don't cares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

The Only Podcast (8-3-21) -- Football Month is nigh 03.08.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-21) HOOPS - Jase Richardson makes us OLD, We must capture Atlantis and Aaron Henry is a Sixer after all COMMERCIAL MAYBE (21 - 32) FOOTBALL CROOTIN': Antonio Gates Jr and AVS are Spartans (32 - FIN) POSITION PREVIEWS: Wideouts and Running Back. There is, dare we say, talent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

The Only Podcast (7-24-21) -- Bryn Forbes Has a Ring 23.07.2021

We're baaaaaaaaaack but its been so long that we forgot to track timestamps! On this week's edition of The Only Podcast, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0 - 33) Basketball, DUH: Bryn Forbes is a Champion, Foster and Rocket are gone and MSU basketball roster has 1,000 players COMMERCIAL BREAK (33 - FIN) Football: Expansion talk, MSU New Hires and QB Position Preview Learn more a...

The Only Podcast (5-12-21) -- RIP to the Vibes 12.05.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0 - 34) Lewerke is a Spring Leaguer and Theo Day's Vibes are gone. Oh yeah also Emoni Bates decommitted COMMERCIAL (36 - FIN) GOOD STUFF - MOAR SEC TRANSFERZ and other good things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

The Only Podcast (4-21-20) -- Movin' and Shakin' 21.04.2021

On this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0 - 44) HOOPS: New Coaches, New Players, Oh my! What to do about the extra scholarships? COMMERCIAL BREAK (44 - FIN) FOOSBALL: The Spring Game Cometh and so do the Croots. Who are they and what do they do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

The Only Podcast (4-8-21) -- Spring Football Has Sprung 08.04.2021

On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) (0 -55) BUT FIRST BASKETBALL Gonzaga loses. Will any team ever go undefeated? Was Baylor the best team all along? HUBERT? MIKE WOODSON'S GOATEE? DANE? COMMERCIAL (I think but honestly it might not be here) (55 - FIN) SPRANG FOOTBALL Hey, more transfers! Position Group Grades Will the draft steak survive? Thanks, Austin Learn more a...

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