The Only Podcast - A Michigan State University Sports Podcast

The Only Podcast - A Michigan State University Sports Podcast episodes:

• 04.30.2024

  Hitting Our Offseason Stride - The Only Podcast (4-30-24)

  Flexing true sicko muscles by talking 1.5 hours of football in the offseason. MSU Spring Game, NFL Draft, future of the program, 2025(!) NFL Draft prospects, MSU portal adds... we got it all.

  
• 04.09.2024

  We're Onto Next Year Already - The Only Podcast (4-8-24)

  New blood will be joining the MSU basketball team both the coaching staff and roster and we're all over it because the carousel is our favorite part of the entire season.

  
• 03.28.2024

  Programs At Inflection Points - The Only Colors (3-28-24)

  Austin and John discuss different MSU athletic programs that appear to be standing before massive moments in their trajectories.

  
• 03.19.2024

  Dancing Shoes Are Mandatory - The Only Podcast (3.19.24)

  Hockey, Women's Hoops, Men's Hoops, we got it all. Austin and John talk through the postseason matchups for the ONLY University to have all three programs dancing.

  
• 03.08.2024

  MARCH MEANS PLAYOFF HOCKEY (and basketball) - The Only Podcast (3-8-24)

  It's March so you know what we are gonna chat... hockey. And obviously a heavy dose of hoops.

  
• 02.22.2024

  Two Steps Forward, One Step Back - The Only Podcast (2-21-23)

  Addressing the elephant(s) in the room. But also jokes.

  
• 02.13.2024

  Illinnoying - The Only Podcast (2-13-24)

  One step back, one step forward, this MSU Basketball team is forcing us to try and talk about MSU Hockey... which turns into talking about football very quickly.

  
• 02.02.2024

  Triples Is Best (MSU needs to shoot more 3s) - The Only Podcast (2-2-24)

  Austin and John decide to mid-mortem(?? go with it) the MSU basketball season to-date. We bring solutions to the problems, but trust that the dude with 700 career wins has it under control.

  
• 01.24.2024

  Steven Izzo With The Sauce - The Only Podcast (1-23-24)

  John and Austin are BACK from their hibernation. Thank you to the Sara(h)s who have set your boys up for failure knowing each episode will be worse than the standard they've set. We talk coaching carousel and what we need...

  
• 01.02.2024

  Sara(h) Annual NYE Takeover - The Only Podcast (1-2-24)

  Sara and Sarah kick off 2024 with the best TOP pod of the year (it's all downhill from here, folks, so soak it in)

  
• 12.20.2023

  Cautiously Welcoming DC Joe Rossi & Ignoring Basketball Son = Wins - The Only Podcast (12-20-23)

  Austin and John discuss MSU's Defensive Coordinator hire Joe Rossi, WR Coach Courtney Hawkins' retention, and if MSU hoops bounce back wins are for real.

  
• 12.12.2023

  The Only Podcast (12-8-23) - At Half-Staff

  Michigan State's new football staff is coming together. Austin and John review the hires to date, the positions to fill and what to expect this coming bowl season.

  
• 12.01.2023

  The Only Podcast (12-1-23) - Goodbye B1G West. Gone And Ideally Soon Forgotten.

  Austin and John take a look at the past week's results, preview what's to come, and predict who will emerge to the CFP.

  
• 12.01.2023

  The Only Podcast (12-1-23) - The Jonathan Smith Era Begins

  Austin and John discuss MSU's new football coach hire. They review the pros (a lot!), the concerns (a few!) and what you can expect in this new era of Michigan State football.

  
• 11.21.2023

  The Only Podcast (11-9-23) - A Confusing Week Of Sports

  MSU Football is the good son now? What happened. Austin and John discuss a confusing win, a confusing MBB loss, and a confusing college football scene.

  
• 11.21.2023

  The Only Podcast (11-21-23) - We Hoopin'

  Austin and John dedicate themselves to a hoops exclusive pod. Flaws are on display just five games in, but there are things to like, too. So just how far away is MSU from being for real?

  
• 11.21.2023

  The Only Podcast (11-21-23) - 'Bout That Spittoon Life

  The college football season may be winding down, but at least it looks to be going out with a bang. John and Austin are hyped about winning rivalry trophies you can spit in, and even more excited to win the...

  
• 11.01.2023

  The Only Podcast (11-1-23) - Basketball Preview! Rejoice And Be Glad!

  MSU Basketball Season is right around the corner! Austin and John preview the roster, games and season expectations... (and then talk about the funny parts of the college football season).

  
• 10.25.2023

  The Only Podcast (10-25-23) - Asterisks

  When the biggest butt kicking in the program's history isn't the story of the week, we welcome it.

  
• 10.18.2023

  The Only Podcast (10-18-23) - It Seems Impossible Until It's Done

  Basketball commitment + Hoops sneak preview. Football is bottoming out, but Austin and John reframe the situation... and it may not be as bad as you think. Take the leap with us!

  
• 10.12.2023

  The Only Podcast (10-11-23) - Took A Mid-Season Siesta, But We're Back

  Austin and John took a mid-season nap - maybe they passed out - but are BACK. Hot board, making fun of other programs, previewing the weekend slate. The usual.

  
• 09.18.2023

  The Only Podcast (9-18-23) - Dawg Walked

  Austin and John discuss the good (ha!) the bad (a lot!) and the ugly (also a lot!) from the Washington-MSU game. Don't worry, plenty of levity as we cruise around the nation and B1G scoreboard and next week's slate.

  
• 09.13.2023

  The Only Podcast (9-13-23) - A New Era

  The Mel Tucker era comes to an abrupt end for MSU football and Austin and John discuss what these seismic changes mean for the program today and moving forward. For levity's sake, they dive into what happened this past week...

  
• 09.06.2023

  The Only Podcast (9-6-23) - The Chips Are Down

  Week One is in the books and your boys talk through glass half empty and full scenarios following the MSU win over CMU. The rest of the country got a little weird and we're all for it. Richmond preview and...

  
• 08.29.2023

  The Only Podcast (8-29-23) - The Season Is Upon Us, Let Us Rejoice And Be Glad

  Week 0 results and Week 1 preview with some SAUCY picks. Then we switch gears and preview MSU's secondary/Special Teams (our favorite). Finally we take it home with season projections and CMU preview.

  
• 08.16.2023

  The Only Podcast (8-16-23) - Optimism? Optimism!

  Austin and John realize how angry they are at Cal football, then review the MSU DL/LB units only to find themselves... optimistic about the season??

  
• 08.08.2023

  The Only Podcast (8-8-23) - B1G to B1GGER

  John and Austin chat about betting Iowa unders, conference realignment and previewing the MSU passing game.

  
• 08.01.2023

  The Only Podcast (8-1-23) - Football Season Is Upon Us

  MSU Football is nigh - settle in for a lesson on why you should never tweet, conference realignment shenanigans and OL/RB position group previews.

  
• 07.26.2023

  The Only Podcast (7-26-23) - East Lansing, New Jerseys

  Your boys talk MSU's new jerseys, suspensions for LEVEL ONE INFRACTIONS WHICH PEOPLE FORGET, and where MSU stacks up within the conference at each position group.

  
• 07.19.2023

  The Only Podcast (7-19-23) - Summer Potpourri

  We discuss MSU basketball's non-conference matchup, B1G Media Day, Northwestern's coaching vacancy, Summer League and while meandering down other rabbit holes in the dog days of summer.

  
• 07.13.2023

  The Only Podcast (7-13-23) - More Good Basketball Is Good

  We discuss MSU basketball's non-conference schedule rounding into form, Moneyball League, Summer League and THE NBA CUP.

  
• 07.11.2023

  The Only Podcast (7-10-23) - Securing The Bag

  On this week's football episode, we talk new CROOTIN', the 2008 QB room bag getters, and what has to happen the rest of the summer for this 2024 recruiting class to be deemed a "success"

  
• 06.29.2023

  The Only Podcast (6-29-23) - MONEY TALK

  A meandering conversation about our (current) FAVORITE son: MSU basketball. Your boys are back after taking a much deserved week off after recording one (1) episode.

  
• 06.27.2023

  The Only Podcast (6-27-23) - BOOZE (at Spartan Stadium)

  A meandering conversation about our son: MSU football. Your boys are back after taking a much deserved week off after recording one (1) episode.

  
• 06.14.2023

  Back.

  A meandering conversation about our favorite sons: MSU football & MSU basketball. Your boys are back.

  
• 01.25.2023

  The Only Podcast (1-25-23) -- In The Bleak Midwinter

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-46) MSU Hoops Recap AND Precap: Purdue, Rutgers, Indiana, Iowa and Purdue AGAIN! (46-FIN) McDonald's All American's, MSU's got 'em. Does it matter? (Hint: Yes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  
• 01.11.2023

  The Only Podcast (1-11-23) -- Darth Kirby (Smart, not John)

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-11) It's Georgia's world, we're all living in it (11-24) MSU Football - Marco Coleman goes but everything is fine COMMERCIAL BREAK (24-42) Hoops - Beating your two rivals in under a week seems...

  
• 01.05.2023

  The Only Podcast (1-5-23) -- Happy New Year

  Pretty good start! On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-8) 10% of the NBA is owned by MSU Spartans. (8-36) Basketball - Two Way Keon was fun COMMERCIAL (36-53) B1G Bowl Recap - Iowa under forever (53-FIN) NY6 Bowl Recap - That...

  
• 12.21.2022

  The Only Podcast (12-21-22) -- The Sara(h)'s are back again

  Well, well, well look who it is! You actual favorite podcast co-hosts Sara (@SGender) and Sarah are here to save the day. Look at these timestamps! Intro - 17:40: 2022 MSU Football - our take 17:40 - 22:32: Early signing day/transfer portal...

  
• 12.14.2022

  The Only Podcast (12-14-22) -- Whatever

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-21) Basketball - you beat Penn State, whoop de doo basel. COMMERCIAL (21-40) Football Offseason - Two tight end transfers, because we use those so effectively. (41-1:15) Bowl Previews - Iowa-Kentucky 2: Music City...

  
• 11.30.2022

  The Only Podcast (11-30-22) -- Sweet Relief

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-47) Football Autopsy: Changes, please. COMMERCIAL 1 (47-1:19) Around The Country: The CFP picture is clear, unfortunately. COMMERCIAL 2 (1:19-FIN) BASKETBALL: Hey, two wins! No need for further explanation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  
• 11.24.2022

  The Only Podcast (11-23-22) -- Return of the Favorite Child

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-21) Football Recap: IU? More like P-U! COMMERCIAL (21-1:06) Around the country: 7 teams can make the CFP. It's real, folks! COMMERCIAL AGAIN??!!?? (1:06-FIN) Hoops: As expected, MSU beats Kentucky and Villanova. Ho hum. Learn more...

  
• 11.15.2022

  The Only Podcast (11-15-22) -- Should Have Zagged

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-18) Rutgers Recap - Another win! Hooray! COMMERCIAL (18-1:11) Recap/Precap/IU Preview - You should win and go bowling. Also Bo Nix is bad again. (1:11-FIN) HOOPS: Gonzaga Recap/Kentucky/Nova Previews - Tom Izzo is a...

  
• 11.08.2022

  The Only Podcast (11-8-22) -- L-inois

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-27) Illinois Recap: A win! A ranked road win! COMMERCIAL 1 (27-1:19) Week Recap: Georgia is the only good team. COMMERCIAL 2 (HUH??!!) (1:19-FIN) Week Preview + Basketball Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

  
• 11.02.2022

  The Only Podcast (11-2-22) -- Serenity Now

  One this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-38) Michigan Recap - The football game and more. Everyone, please, touch grass. COMMERCIAL BREAK (38-1:15ish) Week Recap/Precap - Tennessee Is Good (for now) (1:15ish-1:28) Illinois Preview - They've crushed their bad schedule. Credit...

  
• 10.25.2022

  The Only Podcast (10-25-22) -- Ready or not

  On this week's episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-6) Basketball Zapruder film, Women's Football and a guy named Thanos (6-43) Last Week Review: Ole Miss and UCLA are #Pretenders and Bo Nix...might....be........#Good? COMMERCIAL (43-1:10) This Week Preview: Penn State is probably upset...

  
• 10.19.2022

  The Only Podcast (10-19-22) -- Bye Week Baby

  On this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-28) Wisconsin Recap: Winning is fun, we should do that more often COMMERCIAL (28-1:18) Last Week Recap: Bama is mortal and Penn State is fradulent (1:18-FIN) This Week Preview: Big and Pac (12) showdowns Learn...

  
• 10.12.2022

  The Only Podcast (10-12-22) -- Mertz Pub Cheese

  On this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) ponder the existential conundrums that define this brief mortal life. Oh, and also.... (0-14) "Have we learned nothing from Jermaine Edmondson": Our kinda sorta Big Ten Basketball preview (jokes aside, not great...

  
• 10.04.2022

  The Only Podcast (10-4-22) -- Aw Nuts

  On this week's episode Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-20) Maryland Recap: Turtle Soup! Why is life so hard? COMMERCIAL (20-34) National Week in Review: Does anyone want to win the Big 12? (34-1:02) B1G Week in Review: MINNESOTA EH????? We play the...

  
• 09.27.2022

  The Only Podcast (9-27-22) -- Please Don't Turtle

  On this week's super high energy and overwhelmingly positive episode, Austin (@ACSmith06) and John (@John_Kirby) talk... (0-14) Minnesota Recap - WOOOOOOO BOY THIS MIGHT BE BAD COMMERCIAL BREAK (14-57) Week in Review/Preview - You came for the sadness, stay for the (not bitter...