Couch and The Rube

12/23/2025

Ep. 1102: Hot Take Festivus: MSU basketball and football, Lions misery, U-M football, and Santa Rube, presented by MuskOx quality flannels. Begin the new year looking and feeling your best. Visit goMuskOx.com and use the code peacock for $15 off your flannel purchase.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball's start and concerns that remain, on MSU football's offensive coordinator hire, on the bah humbug Detroit Lions and the offseason ahead, on Michigan football's coaching situation, U-M basketball's fan base, and whether mid-majors belong in the college football playoff. Plus, a few Christmas stories worth telling from listeners and the timeless classic, Santa Rube (at the 1:29:00 mark), presented by our friends at Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, a great place to enjoy an ugly sweater party and live music and food and drink specials, Saturday, Dec. 27 from 6-11 p.m.

Merry Christmas.
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12/23/2025

Ep. 1102: Hot Take Festivus: MSU basketball and football, Lions misery, U-M football, and Santa Rube, presented by MuskOx quality flannels

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State basketball's start and concerns that remain, on MSU football's offensive coordinator hire, on the bah humb

12/23/2025

Looking for a way to add joy and happiness to your Christmas? Groovy Donuts Williamston and Groovy Donuts - East Lansing are open on Christmas Eve this year, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Make the people in your life like you. Bring donuts.

You can order ahead here:

12/19/2025

Ep. 1101: Twitter Questions: MSU football hires, MSU basketball's shooting guard, and U-M in turmoil, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook

We answered your questions — presented by Groovy Donuts and Groovy Donuts - East Lansing — on Michigan State basketball, the shooting guard position, rotation changes coming, Big Ten hoops, MSU football and coaching hirings, Michigan football's turmoil and coverage of it, the Lions, Tigers (dang it, Scott Harris) and Pistons, The Rube's jail term, Christmas and more.

Plus, a couple stories worth telling, presented by our friends at Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, an awesome place for live festive music, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7-9 p.m. and live music and an ugly sweater parter, Saturday, Dec. 27, 6-11 p.m.

We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, the shooting guard position, rotation changes coming, Big Ten hoops, MSU football and coaching hirin...

12/19/2025

Ep. 1101: Twitter Questions: MSU football hires, MSU basketball's shooting guard, and U-M in turmoil, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook

We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball, the shooting guard position, rotation changes coming, Big Ten hoops, MSU football and coaching hirings,

12/17/2025

Ep. 1100: MSU basketball and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, Michigan football and Pat Fitzgerald, presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company, an ideal place for a December night out, or to post up at the bar at catch a game.

We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball and what's going to happen at the shooting guard position and how that impacts the backup point guard spot. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' future and roster decisions, Michigan football's mess, the legacy of the Jim Harbaugh era and the hire ahead, and on MSU's hiring of Pat Fitzgerald and the fit in East Lansing (17:00). Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us to pick this week's College Football Playoff games and loaded NFL slate (50:00).

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12/17/2025

Ep. 1100: MSU basketball and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, Michigan football and Pat Fitzgerald, presented by Front 43 Neighborhood Pub and Cask & Company

We opened with a discussion on Michigan State basketball and what's going to happen at the shooting guard position and how that impacts the backup point guard s

12/17/2025

If you're going to a holiday party this weekend, bring a box of Groovy Donuts from Groovy Donuts - East Lansing or their Williamston location. People will be glad you came.

12/15/2025

Ep. 1099: Hot Take Monday: Michigan football's mess, MSU basketball's Divine hope, and the Lions, presented by MuskOx quality flannels. Show someone you care with the gift of comfort and quality. Visit goMuskOx.com and use the code "peacock" for $15 off your flannel purchase.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's basketball team and the shooting guard position, on Michigan football's mess and coverage post-Sherrone Moore, on MSU football's staff decisions, on the Lions' and frustration with Brad Holmes (and Scott Harris), on Santa Rube and more.

Plus, a couple stories worth telling, presented by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, the ideal place for a cozy holiday date night.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/15/2025

Ep. 1099: Hot Take Monday: Michigan football's mess, MSU basketball's Divine hope, and the Lions, presented by MuskOx quality flannels. Give someone you care about the gift of comfort and quality this Christmas. Order by noon, Dec. 17, to make sure you have it under the tree. Visit goMuskOx.com and use the code "peacock" for $15 off your flannel purchase.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's basketball team and the shooting guard position, on Michigan football's mess and coverage post-Sherrone

12/15/2025

Or wear your best MuskOx flannel. Either way, a fun night to relax just after Christmas. Something to do with your relatives, perhaps.

Next Saturday come join us for an Ugly Sweater night out! Live Music from Matthew Shannon, 7pm-9pm! 🎶🍻 Come in with an Ugly Sweater and get 15% off your bill!

12/13/2025

Ep. 1098: Twitter Questions: Michigan football's mess, the Blue Wall, Max Bullough and MSU basketball, presented by FireKeepers Casino and iCasino and Sportsbook

We answered your questions — presented by Groovy Donuts and Groovy Donuts - East Lansing — on Michigan football's mess, Sherrone Moore, the ever-present Blue Wall, Max Bullough's return to Michigan State football, MSU basketball and more.

Plus, a couple stories worth telling, presented by our friends at Midtown Brewing Company, an ideal place for a cozy date night this weekend.

We answered your questions on Michigan football's mess, Sherrone Moore, the ever-present Blue Wall, Max Bullough's return to Michigan State football, MSU bas...