Welcome back!

Week 1 is in the books! The Spartans are 1-0 and the boys are back to talk about it. What did we like and dislike from the game? We will discuss before getting into the previewing Saturday’s week 2 tilt against Boston College.

Are the Spartans ready to get some revenge from last year’s heartbreak in Chestnut Hill? What are some things to watch for? We break it all down.

Check it down!

Timecodes:

0:00 - intros

3:40 - Takeaways from Western win

11:12 - Boston College intro

21:07 - Must win game for MSU?

22:42 - New uniforms for BC

23:50 - Injury notes

26:14 - Picks

30:04 - Final news updates. Ben Van Sumeran injury and George Blaha Bball Hall of Fame

31:35 - Podcast Schedule and outro

Episode recorded on: Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Welcome back!

Chris, Emmett, and Zack are back with our next installment of breaking down the 2025 MSU Football Roster. Up next, the Defensive Backs!! We will discuss who is on the roster, our thoughts regarding the rooms, and some expectations we have for the group as a whole and individual players.

Check us out!

Episode recorded on: Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Welcome back!

On today’s episode, the boys are joined by former MSU TE and friend of the program Matt Seybert! Matt was kind enough to join us and bring another former player prospective to the show of what opening week is like for the players and what they go through. Stay for some fun conversation and of of course his and our picks!

Thanks again to Matt for joining us! Follow him below:

X: https://x.com/mattseybert82

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattseybert80/?hl=en

Timecodes:

0:00 - intros

2:25 - Excitement for this week

3:10 - Game week as a former player

4:11 - Feelings playing a new team finally

5:35 - Who was the best smack talker Matt played with? Did Matt like to talk?

6:38 - Smack talking Aidan Hutchinson

7:50 - What does practice squad player of the week mean to a player?

10:00 - What is it like fighting for playing time in a loaded position group?

11:20 - Did you listen the coaches and media when they talked about playing time and who’s doing what?

12:35 - Starting your career in the MAC, what is it like for MAC players coming to Spartan Stadium or big crowds for the first time?

13:58 -Does the transfer portal help with exposure to that environment now?

17:25 - Players prospective on the Spartan Walk? What would his song of choice be if he listened to music during it now a days?

19:18 - Favorite tradition for Matt outside of Spartan walk

20:50 - OSU/Texas talk this week

22:25 - Thoughts on MSU uniforms this week? Favorite uniform when he played?

25:25 - Thoughts on new concessions/game day upgrades for Spartan Stadium/EL

28:34 - Signs to look for to see that MSU is different this year

32:05 - Thoughts on keeping offensive game plan simple vs smaller opponents

35:15 - Matt’s Week 1 predictions

37:00 - Our predictions and final thoughts

Episode recorded on: Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!

Welcome back!

On today’s episode, the boys are joined by Ashleigh and Steven Collier. Parents of freshman WR Braylon Collier. The Collier’s came on to discuss what life is like as D1 parents. We talk everything to the recruiting process and NIL, to Braylon’s high school career, to what they enjoy most about East Lansing.

This was a really fun conversation and super interesting to hear the other side of today’s college football is like.

Give us a listen!

We can’t thank Ashleigh and Steven enough for taking the time to join us. Follow them on x below!

Ashleigh: https://x.com/moyer_ashleigh

Steven: https://x.com/KOD_talks

Timecodes:

0:00 - intros

01:45 - Going through Braylon’s recruitment as parents.

06:07 - Coach Hawk’s relationship with Braylon and his impact

08:11 - Was there a moment you realized Braylon had a chance to become a D1 athlete?

12:25 - Parental advice on the transition to college football and competition.

15:42 - Advice on being on your own for the first time as an adult in college.

18:51 - What has it been like managing the hype around Braylon this summer? Both mentally and in regards to the NIL opportunities it generates.

24:29 - What would Braylon’s ideal NIL deal be? What would their ideal NIL deal for Braylon be?

25:48 - Feelings heading into the first game this weekend?

29:53 - Do you think Braylon being a multi-sport athlete helped him transition to college football?

31:59 - Advice to other parents on NIL and recruiting

35:46 - Talk regarding the family atmosphere at MSU and its importance

38:37 - Being part of the SMC and making friendships with the Spartan moms

40:07 - Favorites in East Lansing

43:21 - Did the Colliers make it to any MSU games last season? What stood out about that?

46:35 - Any games circled for this season? Have they been well versed in the Michigan rivalry?

50:26 - Wrap up and outros

Episode recorded on: Monday, August 25th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Welcome back!

Chris, Emmett, and Zack are back with our next installment of breaking down the 2025 MSU Football Roster. Up next, the Offensive Line!! We will discuss who is on the roster, our thoughts regarding the rooms, and some expectations we have for the group as a whole and individual players.

Check us out!

Episode recorded on: Monday, August 25th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Welcome back!

It’s game week! We kick off this week with our break down of Friday night’s kickoff against Western Michigan. Join us for thoughts on the roster, game predictions, and more! Stay for Emmett’s hot food takes.

(Comment Steak if you know…)

We appreciate everyone tuning in. There will be a new episode of the show every day leading up to Friday’s game, so enjoy the mass of football content.

Timecodes:

0:00 - intros

03:23 - Who is Western Michigan? Team Recap

06:45 - Zack’s thoughts on Western

10:09 - Emmett’s thoughts on Western

15:16 - Chris’ thoughts on Western

20:36 - Picks

28:30 - Joking around and Emmett’s hot food take?

31:08 - Final thoughts and wrap up

Episode recorded on: Sunday, August 24th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Welcome back!

Chris, Emmett, and Zack are back with our next installment of breaking down the 2025 MSU Football Roster. Up next, the Linebackers! We will discuss who is on the roster, our thoughts regarding the rooms, and some expectations we have for the group as a whole and individual players.

Check us out!

Episode recorded on: Monday, August 18th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Welcome back!

Chris, Emmett, and Zack are back with our next installment of breaking down the 2025 MSU Football Roster. Up next, the Running Backs! We will discuss who is on the roster, our thoughts regarding the rooms, and some expectations we have for the group as a whole and individual players.

Check us out!

Episode recorded on: Sunday, August 10th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Welcome back! Today we have an insanely special guest on the show with the fellas. Former MSU Quarterback and current podcasting legend Brian Lewerke joins us to talk MSU Football. We are closing in on single digit days remaining until the football season and with Brian, we talk ball. Everything from highlights of his playing career, thoughts on the current team, and just football in general.

This was a really fun interview and we hope you guys enjoy it!

Special shout out to Brian for coming on the podcast with us. Check out his podcast, the You Are the Program podcast on Youtube, Apple, and Spotify. We have linked it along with Brian’s socials below!

Brian Twitter: https://x.com/brianlewerke14

Brian IG: https://www.instagram.com/blewerke14

YATP Podcast Twitter: https://x.com/yatp_podcast

YATP Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YouAreTheProgram/

YATP Apple Pod: https://t.co/Hg80cIFxj6

YATP Spotify: https://t.co/V7LtEiTqS5

Timecodes:

0:00 - intro

Episode recorded on: Monday, August 18th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D

Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!

Welcome back!

Chris, Emmett, and Zack are back with our next installment of breaking down the 2025 MSU Football Roster. Up next, the defensive line! We will discuss who is on the roster, our thoughts regarding the rooms, and some expectations we have for the group as a whole and individual players.

Check us out!

Episode recorded on: Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Have a question, email us at [email protected]

Follow us on our socials!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/

Twitter:

https://x.com/MSUShadowsPod

Instagram/Threads:

https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D