We talked MSU basketball off the top and then continued that conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor (22:30 mark), digging into the state of Tom Izzo's program, his roster construction, the transfer portal, whether this team has a surprising run in them this month, and also into Juwan Howard, what's gone wrong with his Michigan program and whether he should be retained as U-M's coach. Lastly, we dove into the Lions recent signings and the one signing that hasn't happened yet (56:30).

Ep. 893: Shawn Windsor on the state of MSU and Michigan's basketball programs

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We dug into Jared Goff's new contract with the Lions and why it had to be done, despite the massive numbers. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for PGA Championship best bets and more, before we discussed MSU football's season-win over-under. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers' season and future, Spencer Torkelson, Javy Baez, Chris Illitch and more.

Ep. 917: Jared Goff gets a new contract, MSU gets a big man and talking Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's possible new big man from the portal, on the Pistons' landing the 5th pick in the NBA draft, on the Tigers' spending and Spencer Torkelson and more.

Ep. 916: Hot Take Monday - on MSU basketball playing in the transfer portal and the Pistons' plight

We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State football beefs and culture, MSU basketball's ceiling, NIL frustrations, embarrassing reporter gaffes and more.

Ep. 915: Twitter Question Friday - MSU football beefs, MSU basketball's ceiling and reporter gaffes

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what Michigan State football needs from this season, whether this season's MSU basketball lineup is better than last season, NIL reforms, what the Tigers should do with Spencer Torkelson, the Pistons' future and more.

Ep. 914: Hot Take Tuesday - on MSU football and basketball, and what to do with Spencer Torkelson

We answered your Twitter questions – on what to expect and hope for from MSU's basketball roster if this is the group that Tom Izzo takes into the season, on MSU football expectations after a number of transfer portal departures, on the future of college sports and where it's all headed, on Brad Holmes vs. Troy Weaver vs. Tom Izzo, on Mat Ishbia's take on his Suns and more

Ep. 893: Shawn Windsor on the state of MSU and Michigan's basketball programs

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