Graham Couch and Jason Knick's show on the sports stories that matter to you most.
10/09/2025
🚨😬🤦♂️ Show update:
We’re the Detroit Tigers of podcasting - we reel you in, then screw up again.
Due to a studio scheduling flub, we won’t have a show Thursday. Worse yet, The Rube is then on vacation through Tuesday.
We might not be back until Wednesday.
We’ll make it up to you.
10/06/2025
Ep. 1078: Hot Take Monday: Pitchforks after an MSU football mess at Nebraska, presented by MuskOx quality flannels. We're giving a MuskOx flannel away to the listener who needs it most. Listen to find out how or order your own at goMuskOx.com, with the code "peacock" fo $15 off.
We dug into our takes and yours — largely on Michigan State football after a mess of a loss at Nebraska, and concerns about Jonathan Smith's tenure as MSU's coach. Plus, some Tigers and MSU hoops.
Plus, the most entertaining thing we saw, presented by Xfinity. And a story worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, the idea place for a drink for suffering MSU football fans. https://www.youtube.com/live/VsjziLb78BM
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
10/06/2025
Ep. 1078: Hot Take Monday: Pitchforks after an MSU football mess at Nebraska, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our takes and yours — largely on Michigan State football after a mess of a loss at Nebraska, and concerns about Jonathan Smith's tenure as MSU's c
10/06/2025
A refreshing treat for suffering MSU football fans.
New Cocktail for the week✨🐦⬛
Doing a featured cocktail for Riverwalk Theatre show “Ravencroft”
“Ravencraft Cocktail” $12
the goods: Grand Marnier, Butterscotch, Lime Juice & Ginger Beer 🍋🟩🫚🍊
10/04/2025
Ep. 1077: Twitter Question Friday: Can MSU football win at Nebraska? Can Izzo own the rev-share era? Presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook app
We answered your questions — presented by Groovy Donuts and Groovy Donuts - East Lansing — on Michigan State football's chances against Nebraska and the program's outlook long-term, on MSU basketball and what national expectations should be for this MSU team and Izzo recruiting in the rev-share era, on the ALDS-bound Tigers, the Lions, and more.
Plus, a couple stories worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, an ideal place for a date night, a drink or to watch a game this weekend.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
10/04/2025
Ep. 1077: Twitter Question Friday: Can MSU football win at Nebraska? Can Izzo own the rev-share era? Presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook
We answered your questions — on Michigan State football's chances against Nebraska and the program's outlook long-term, on MSU basketball and what national ex
10/04/2025
Just incredible
10/01/2025
Ep. 1076: Previewing MSU football at Nebraska; Izzo lands a recruit; our football picks with Harry, presented by Cask & Company and Front 43 Neighborhood Pub
We opened talking about Tom Izzo and MSU basketball's latest recruit, Julius Avent. Then a conversation with longtime Nebraska columnist Steven Sipple on the Huskers and what to expect in the matchup with MSU football (17:00). Plus, our college football and NFL picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon (40:00).
We opened talking about Tom Izzo and MSU basketball's latest recruit, Julius Avent. Then a conversation with longtime Nebraska columnist Steven Sipple on the...
10/01/2025
Ep. 1076: Previewing MSU football at Nebraska; Izzo lands a recruit; our football picks with Harry, presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company
We opened talking about Tom Izzo and MSU basketball's latest recruit, Julius Avent. Then a conversation with longtime Nebraska columnist Steven Sipple on the Hu
09/29/2025
Ep. 1075: Hot Take Monday: An MSU and Big Ten football, Tigers, Lions and Ryder Cup bonanza, presented by MuskOx quality flannels. Look and feel your absolute best this fall by visiting GoMuskOx.com, where our listeners get $15 off with the code: peacock
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and what the weekend in the Big Ten said about the Spartans, on short- and long-term concerns, on the college football fan experience, on the Tigers punting on the division as they head to the playoffs, on the Lions (bless the Lions), on the Ryder Cup and American fans, and more.
Plus, the most entertaining thing we saw this weekend, presented by Xfinity. Visit Xfinity.com and type in your address for the best deals on TV, internet and mobile in your area.
And, a couple stories worth telling, presented by our friends at Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. Enjoy new fall cocktails beginning this Wednesday! https://www.youtube.com/live/KWZ1sTfUHcI
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and what the weekend in the Big Ten said about the Spartans, on short- and long-term concerns, o...
09/29/2025
Nice!
This ✨Wednesday✨ our Fall Cocktails are finally launching for you🧡
We enjoyed creating & coming up with these and are excited for you all to try them out 🍁🍎
09/29/2025
Ep. 1075: Hot Take Monday: An MSU and Big Ten football, Tigers, Lions and Ryder Cup bonanza, presented by MuskOx quality flannels
We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State football and what the weekend in the Big Ten said about the Spartans, on short- and long-term concerns, on
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Graham Couch and Jason Knick discuss Michigan State and Big Ten football and men’s basketball, Detroit pro sports and the buzz nationally, weekdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Eastern (10 a.m. - Noon Pacific) on the Spotlight Radio Network + archives on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes, iHeart, Spotify, Spreaker, YouTube & Facebook Live.
The idea of “Couch and The Rube” is to create a fun, engaging, sometimes 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, sports columnist at the Lansing State Journal, and Jason Knick, “The Rube,” bring you two hours a day of the topics and stories that grab you — often with your input and through insightful interviews with those who know the stories best. They hope you'll be part of their conversation.