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Spartan Crazies

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Episodes

EP 93: March Madness

MSU makes the NCAA tournament for the 25th straight year. Ryan and Tim discuss the BTT debacle against Ohio State, preview the upcoming USC game, the possible 2nd round matchup against Marquette, and talk about what has to happen for MSU to make a run this year.

Mar 14, 20231 hr 17 min

EP 92: Big Ten Tournament preview

Ryan and Tim talk the OSU game, the upcoming big ten tournament, and they make their picks for this weekend. At the end, Ryan begrudgingly talks football news.

Mar 08, 20231 hr 16 min

EP 91: Ryan goes on a road trip

Ryan went on a 2000 mile road trip to watch MSU play at Iowa and Nebraska. He talks about the misery at iowa, and how awesome Nebraska fans were in Lincoln. Ryan and Tim then talk about the ceiling for this years team, and who the most important player for this team is. At the end, this weeks picks are made.

Mar 03, 202357 min

EP 90: Spartan Strong

MSU returns to play. They have a different game at Michigan, losing, and win at home against Indiana on Tuesday. Ryan and Tim talk those two games, and preview the upcoming road games against Iowa and Nebraska. At the end, the picks are made.

Feb 24, 202352 min

EP 89: The Violence Must Stop

Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We must stop gun violence. Ryan and Tim discuss the tragic shooting that hit the MSU community this week. Later on, they discuss the upcoming Michigan game and what it means to MSU, and preview the Indiana game. At the end, the picks are made.

Feb 17, 202358 min

EP 88: Izzo loves the NET

MSU splits the week, losing to Rutgers and beating Maryland. Ryan and Tim talk about those two games, preview the upcoming Ohio State and Minnesota games, talk about Izzo’s comments about the NET, and make their picks at the end.

Feb 11, 20231 hr 2 min

EP 87: Mackey woes continue

MSU splits the week, beating iowa and losing at Mackey again. Ryan and Tim discuss those two games, preview the upcoming Rutgers and Maryland games, and make their weekly picks at the end.

Feb 03, 202340 min

EP 86: MSU needs Malik Hall to take the next step

Ryan and Tim are back after a couple week absence. They discuss the Malik Hall injury, give a state of the union of the season, and make their picks. Ryan talks about the new defensive line coach hire, Diron Reynolds.

Jan 26, 202357 min

EP 85: Izzo beats Michigan again

MSU beats Michigan at Breslin again. Ryan and Tim discuss that, preview the upcoming road games against Wisconsin and Illinois, and make their picks at the end.

Jan 10, 202355 min

EP 84: Michigan Week

MSU takes on Michigan this upcoming weekend at Breslin. Ryan and Tim preview that, break down the Nebraska game, and at the beginning Ryan breaks down the incoming football recruiting class, and incoming and outgoing transfers.

Jan 05, 202352 min

EP 83: This is a pro AJ Hoggard podcast

After losing an episode’s audio, Ryan and Tim are back to talk about the basketball teams struggles without Malik Hall, and much needed win over Penn State, with AJ Hoggard going full supernova. At the end, Ryan talks some football recruiting and the boys make their picks ATS.

Dec 09, 202250 min

EP 82: Fire Ross Els for Ryan’s mental sanity

Michigan State football has drove Ryan completely insane. They blow a 17 point lead at home on senior day, and Ryan wants heads to roll, specifically Ross Els. Ryan rants about that first, and then Tim breaks down the Kentucky and Villanova basketball wins, and previews the upcoming PK85. At the end, picks are made.

Nov 22, 20221 hr 7 min

EP 81: MSU played on an aircraft carrier

MSU football gets a W. Basketball has a mixed bag loss. Ryan and Tim discuss those two games, preview the upcoming IU football game, and the Kentucky and Villanova basketball games. At the end weekly picks are made.

Nov 15, 20221 hr 4 min

EP 80: Two win week

MSU football and basketball both get W’s. Football beats Illinois in a huge upset. Ryan talks about why this was a program win for Coach Tucker. MSU basketball wins their opener over Northern Arizona. Tim talks about some takeaways from that game, and previews the upcoming Gonzaga game. At the end, this weeks picks are made.

Nov 09, 20221 hr

EP 79: This is fine, everything is fine

Ryan and Tim discuss the beat down msu took this past weekend, the embarrassment that was tunnelgate. Later on they talk more positive things as the basketball team took on GVSU in an exhibition Tuesday. They preview the season and make their picks ATS.

Nov 04, 20221 hr 14 min

EP 78: Rivalry week

Ryan and Tim discuss the upcoming game against Michigan, and what MSU need to do to win (they need to play damn near perfect.) Tim talks some basketball in the beginning and picks are made at the end.

Oct 26, 202250 min

EP 77: Lets talk about basketball with Anthony Ianni

Instead of talking about the dumpster fire that is this years MSU football team to start, Ryan and Tim talk with friend of the pod, and former MSU basketball player Anthony Ianni about grind week and some guys that stood out to him. If you’re crazy enough, Ryan talks about the football team at the end.

Oct 14, 202254 min

EP 76: At least it’s almost basketball season

The title says everything. Michigan State takes another L, this time to maryland. Ryan and Tim discuss the Maryland game. Ryan talks about the unfair argument people are making about Marco Coleman and Brandon Jordan regarding how the defensive line is performing. Tim talks some basketball recruiting, and the guys make their weekly picks ATS and keep track of #FadeRyan.

Oct 05, 202247 min

EP 75: Everything is a disaster

The title says it all. Ryan and Tim discuss the disastrous Minnesota game, what needs to change, and the outlook for the program in the future. Tim talks Tom Izzo’s interview with draymond, and #FadeRyan is in full force with the picks ATS

Sep 29, 202246 min

EP 74: Penix’d

Our good friend Matty Meh joins the pod to talk the debacle that is the Washington game, preview the Minnesota game, make picks ATS, and Tim talks some hoops at the end. Ryan is done with Scottie Hazelton and wants him gone.

Sep 21, 202250 min

EP 73: Spartans zip up the Zips, head out west

MSU allows zip to the Zips. Ryan and Tim discuss the Akron game, what MSU needs to do to win at Washington this upcoming Saturday, and make their big ten picks ATS.

Sep 13, 20221 hr 1 min

EP 72: Michigan State beats Western

MSU defeats WMU. We talk the good and bad, dive into the injuries, prepare for Akron, and make weekly big ten picks ATS.

Sep 07, 202245 min

EP 70: Coen Carr commits to MSU

Ryan and Tim do an instant reaction to Coen Carr committing to Michigan State. Tim gives some comparisons for Carr, and Ryan gives a small football update at the end.

Aug 10, 202235 min

EMERGENCY POD: Xavier Booker commits to MSU

Tom Izzo gets his highest rated recruit since Shannon Brown in Xavier Booker. We talk about the domino effect that could play on the 2023 class, and talk a little bit about brand new 2024 top 100 commit Nick Marsh in the opening.

Aug 01, 202229 min

EP 69: The Nice Episode

This is a nice episode for multiple reasons. It’s mostly good news with football and basketball recruiting. We dive into the recent commits for football, and a couple misses. We pivot to basketball, and discuss Xavier Booker and Devin Royal.

Jul 28, 202245 min

EP 68: State of MSU basketball and football recruiting super episode

Ryan and Tim are back after a long hiatus. They start by talking about the basketball program, lack of use of the transfer portal, Thomas Kelley’s hiring, and Max Christie leaving. In the second part of the episode, Ryan talks football recruiting and all the upcoming official visits.

Jun 08, 20221 hr 1 min

EP 67: Season recap with 247Sports Justin Thind

MSU goes 1-1 in the tournament. We have special guest Justin Thind join us to talk about this season, guys that can take jumps next year, and a little bit of football recruiting at the end.

Mar 22, 20221 hr

January, February, Izzo?

MSU is coming off a relatively successful Big Ten tournament run. Ryan and Tim discuss that, the upcoming NCAA tournament game against a familiar foe, and the potential Duke MSU matchup in the second round.

Mar 16, 20221 hr 1 min

EP 65: Tourney Time

MSU has been struggling. After a hiatus, Ryan and Tim are back to talk about their struggles, the big ten tourney, and where MSU stands seeding wise for the NCAA tourney

Mar 09, 20221 hr 1 min
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