Couch and The Rube: Recent Episodes
Graham Couch & Jason Knick
Graham Couch and Jason Knick are a dynamic duo that get together every afternoon to discuss Michigan State and Big Ten football and men’s basketball, Detroit pro sports and the buzz nationally. The show is a fun, engaging, and thought-provoking all-in-one radio and podcast experience for the Michigan State, Michigan and Detroit sports fan whose assorted interests also might include the outrageous national story, sports gambling and life’s relatable predicaments. Hosts Graham Couch, a sports columnist at the Lansing State Journal, and Jason Knick, “The Rube,” bring you two hours a day of the topics and stories that grab you — often with your input and through insightful interviews with those who know the stories best.
We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball's starting and best lineups, on MSU football recruiting and the transfer portal after this season, on The Rube's grandma and vacation destinations and more.
After tackling the mood of the day, we opened talking about what we learned from Michigan State basketball's season-opening win over Monmouth (beginning at 12:00). Then we picked this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon (21:00). Then answered your YouTube and Twitter questions on MSU football and basketball and more (48:00).
We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State football, concerns about the state of things after the 47-10 loss to Indiana, on Jonathan Smith, Alan Haller, on the Lions' rolling in the rain and more.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football, the game against Indiana, and MSU's response Michigan melee saga, on MSU basketball and concerns over what we saw against Ferris State, on the Lions trade needs, and life, including a couple stories worth telling, including the incredible tale of The Rube's "Aunt Karen".
We opened discussing the latest in the MSU-Michigan football melee saga, including the Big Ten's feckless response, before digging into a revealing performance by MSU's basketball team in an exhibition game against Ferris State (15:00). Then Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor joined us for a conversation on the MSU-Michigan football rivalry and the culture around it (25:00), followed by a great discussion with Indy Star Indiana football writer Zach Osterman on the unbeaten Hoosiers, how this all happened and their matchup this Saturday with the Spartans (41:00). Plus, our football picks for this week's games with Harry Gagnon (1:08:00).
We dug into our takes and yours – on Michigan State's loss to Michigan, the coaching performances, the melee at the end, how the media covered it, MSU's game against Indiana, the Lions, life advice and more.
We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on Michigan State's and Michigan's football teams and programs and Saturday's MSU/U-M matchup, on MSU basketball, dating advice and more.
We opened talking about the MSU-Michigan game and the extreme highs and lows some of MSU's players have experienced in this series, which has been dead even for two decades. Then the Harry Gagnon joined us to pick the MSU-Michigan game and the rest of the college football and NFL slate (19:00). Plus, a great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on MSU and Michigan's football teams, the matchup, and the Lions (48:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's eye-opening win over Iowa, what it says about Jonathan Smith and his staff, MSU's looming matchup with Michigan, why the Wolverines are favored, as well as the Lions' win at Minnesota, life advice requests from The Rube and more.
We answered your questions – on Michigan State football, what it'll take to beat Iowa, how long until MSU has a competent offensive line, on MSU basketball and best lineups, on the Lions, Tigers, life advice and more.
We opened with a discussion on MSU football's constant night games, how fans feel about them and how MSU's athletic director feels about them. Then The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joined us for a conversation on MSU's matchup with Iowa, the Big Ten and how the league thinks Year 1 of 18 teams in going (16:00). Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us to make this week's college football and NFL picks (38:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' game at Northern Michigan (Jaden Akins, Jaxon Kohler, Xavier Booker, the freshmen, Izzo, etc.), on MSU football and a pivotal game against Iowa game, on the Lions and all the feelings about Aidan Hutchinson and what to do now, on the Tigers' future and more.
We opened talking about the Detroit Tigers playoff magic and The Rube's Tigers playoff ticket dilemma – to sell or not to sell. Then we talked about the Connor Stalions-CMU column that dropped Wednesday (14:30). Followed by a fun conversation with departing Detroit News MSU beat writer Madeline Kenney on life working the MSU beat, covering Tom Izzo and what's in store for this MSU football team (18:30). Then we picked week's college football and NFL games with Harry (33:30), before answering your questions on MSU football, Connor Stalions, the Tigers and more (1:14:30).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football, on Aidan Chiles and how the Spartans will fare in the games ahead, on Michigan football and Sherrone Moore, on MSU basketball, the Tigers, whether hot takes are right for this show and more.
We answered your questions on Michigan State football – what it'll take for the Spartans to beat Oregon, on Aidan Chiles and Jonathan Smith – on MSU basketball, including Coen Carr's role, how the minutes will be dispersed at power forward and more. Plus, the Tigers – where this came from and what to compare it to – and more.
We dug into the Tigers' win over Houston in Game 1 and the Lions' barnburner of a win over Seattle and our feelings about all of it. Then, an interview with Oregonian Oregon football beat writer James Crepea on MSU football's matchup with the Ducks (24:00). Plus, our college football and NFL picks with Harry and a couple can't-miss soccer parlays (48:00).
We opened talking about Tom Izzo's comments about his MSU basketball team and program, Aidan Chiles' perspective on his interceptions. Then a good conversation with Columbus Dispatch Ohio State football writer Joey Kaufman on the Buckeyes and the challenge ahead Saturday night for MSU's football team (24:30). Plus, we picked this week's college football and NFL games with Harry and through in a couple soccer parlays (42:30).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football's loss to Boston College and schedule ahead, on the play of quarterback Aidan Chiles, on Michigan's win over USC, on the Lions' performance Sunday, the Tigers moving into wild card playoff position and more.
We opened talking about the Tigers and Michigan State football, before picking this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon, including MSU-Boston College, Michigan-USC and the Lions-Cardinals (15:00). Then, the Boston Globe's Trevor Hass joined us for a conversation on MSU's game at Boston College this weekend and what the Spartans can expect at BC (42:30).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football heading into a telling stretch and whether six wins is still the most likely outcome, on Michigan football and where the Wolverines might finish, on the Lions' frustrating loss and concerns about the offense, on the Tigers pushing for a wildcard berth, and more.
Live from Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, we answered your big-picture Twitter questions on MSU and Michigan football, the Lions, life and love. And, more significantly, Jason answered your poignant and personal questions about the man behind The Rube.
We opened with a conversation with author Tom Shanahan about MSU football and two of its most trailblazing teams, from 1965 and '66, going into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend as, fittingly, MSU's first HBCU opponent, Prairie View A&M, visits Spartan Stadium. Then a discussion on receivers coach Courtney Hawkins' comments on freshman Nick Marsh (22:00). Followed by our picks for this week's NFL and college football games with Harry Gagnon (27:30) and then we answered your questions on MSU and Michigan football, the Lions, Tigers, troughs and more (1:03:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football and the changing trajectory for the season after MSU's performance at Maryland, on Aidan Chiles and Nick Marsh and more, on Michigan football, which appears headed in the other direction this season, on the Lions' overtime win against the Rams, on the Tigers seriously in the playoff hunt and more.
We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – many of them on Michigan State's football team, on Aidan Chiles' performance and future, the receivers and tight ends, the defense, injuries, Jonathan Smith and more, along with questions on Michigan football, the Lions, Tigers, life decisions, movie and music taste and more. Plus, what we're betting this weekend.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football's 16-10 win over FAU, including MSU's laboring offense and the play of QB Aidan Chiles and a defense that looked promising, and on Michigan's uninspiring start against Fresno State, the Tigers playing meaningful baseball and more.
We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on Michigan State football heading into the Spartans' opener, on Michigan football and Connor Stalions, on the Tigers suddenly being in the wildcard hunt, the Lions being Super Bowl favorites and more, including a story worth telling of the time The Rube broke a kid's finger while stealing his candy on Halloween.
We opened digging into the flawed Connor Stalions Netflix film that is far from a documentary. Then a conversation with Florida Atlantic beat writer Robbie Lastella on what to expect from the Owls in their game at MSU Friday night (14:30). Before we picked the Week 1 college football games with the great Harry Gagnon (32:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the reasons for increasing optimism for MSU football, why Aidan Chiles is and isn't the key to all of it, on Michigan football having received a notice of allegations from the NCAA, on the Tigers becoming fun, bad Jared Goff takes and more.
We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on Michigan State football, reasons for optimism with the Spartans, which games might be most thrilling, which MSU might win and which could swing the season, and on MSU basketball's playing rotation, the Lions, the Tigers, live, love and piss troughs.
First, a conversation with NBC Sports' Nicole Auerbach on Big Ten football and the expanded college football playoff (13:00). Then, mid-show, news that the Lions' Penei Sewell is injured breaks and we react (39:00). Followed by a discussion on what we learned from Michigan State basketball's three games in Spain, including a entertaining and challenging game on Tuesday against a Serbian professional team (43:00). Plus, in honor of The Rube's favorite soccer team playing in the Champions League, we play Young Boys trivia (57:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football and basketball, on how much Michigan football cheating helped build the program to a championship level, USA basketball and the Olympics and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – about what to make of the leaked NCAA notice of allegations against Michigan football and head coach Sherrone Moore, the determination it was Connor Stalions on Central Michigan's sideline at MSU last season, what to do about CMU and more, including MSU football takes, Tigers and Olympic thoughts. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.
We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball and MSU football, including Aidan Chiles vs. Sam Leavitt, what to do with a 4.5-win overall for Spartan football, Kur Teng's Moneyball MVP summer, the point guard position, as well as our Olympic wishes, why sports writers suck and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.
We opened reacting to the Tigers' trade deadline moves, before a conversation with The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen on the Tigers' return for pitcher Jack Flaherty, the job Scott Harris is doing, what's next with Tarik Skubal and the timeline for Tigers to be contenders (13:00). Then a conversation on MSU football as the Spartans open fall camp (36:00).
We answered your Twitter and YouTube questions – on what this season should be for Michigan State basketball, on who MSU's best five players and best lineup might be, on MSU football and the stretch of games that could decide the season, on the Tigers chances of finishing .500, what could stand in the way of a Lions Super Bowl and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling, including Jason's long lost possible love child.
We talked MSU football with MLive's Matt Wenzel at Big Ten Media Days (8:00), then talked with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman (22:00) – on Big Ten expansion, teams like MSU and Iowa competing in the new Big Ten and more. Then our favorite Big Ten season win-total over-unders (35:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on why this is actually a big season for Michigan State's basketball program, on hopes for Frankie Fidler and optimism for Jeremy Fears Jr., on Jonathan Smith's track record with the transfer portal, on the Tigers and Tarik Skubal, on Michigan football, CFB 25 video game frustrations, squirrel attacks, pillow warranties and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on why this Michigan State basketball team has the makings of a group that's less frustrating than some others, on the surging Tigers and whether they're suddenly worth our time, on MSU football, the Lions, a fiasco at Copa America, disagreements in America and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.
We opened talking Michigan State basketball and substantive takeaways from Tuesday night's Moneyball Pro-Am games, including the play of Frankie Fidler and how he impacts the rest of the roster. Then a good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on the Pistons' big bet with Cade Cunningham, where the Lions are headed this season, the move the Tigers should make to engage fans and the hope for MSU basketball this season (29:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Michigan State football arguments that make sense for why MSU might have a better season than expected, on Tarik Skubal and whether the Tigers should keep him, sign him to a big contract now or trade him, on the Euro and Copa America soccer championships, the state of the USMNT, bad storytelling on dates and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on why this MSU basketball roster makes for one of the more intriguing summers at the Lansing Moneyball Pro-Am, on Rory McIlroy's collapse and behavior after the U.S. Open, on criticism of media, on frustrations with the Tigers and more.
In our return from vacation, we dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football's Friday night games and the frustration over them and Xavier Booker's weight gain and what that means for MSU basketball, on the Detroit Tigers who can't be counted on for anything and Bill Walton who could be counted on for good vibes. Plus, a puppet officiates a wedding in front of a stone Rube and bad dog owner behavior.
We answered your Twitter questions – or died trying – on MSU basketball and football, the Lions' schedule and Tigers needs, the PGA championship, life's predicaments, love, bachelor parties and more.
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.
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.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State football beefs and culture, MSU basketball's ceiling, NIL frustrations, embarrassing reporter gaffes and more.
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.
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
Off the top: We got dug into the BS that is Bally's no longer being offered on Comcast and why the Detroit Tigers need to step in. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Detroit Lions, their draft and future and looming contract with Jared Goff (13:30). Plus, a conversation on Michigan State football's latest losses in the transfer portal and what to make of it all (38:30).
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball and football and life with the transfer portal, on Tom Izzo's reasons for being concerned about rocking the boat with his roster, on the Lions' NFL draft and the Falcons drafting Michael Penix after signing Kirk Cousins, and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Omaha transfer Frankie Fidler choosing Michigan State, how he fits on MSU's roster and the likelihood now that Tom Izzo won't add a center in the transfer portal, on Michigan basketball coach Dusty May making moves, on MSU football, the Aidan Chiles' and Tommy Schuster's spring game performances, the transfers leaving since and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, what to make of Tom Izzo's approach so far in the portal, what he's risking with fans, on MSU football and expectations on the field and in the portal, on the Tigers' start, paying Cade Cunningham, the Lions uniforms, a columnist's cringe moment with Caitlin Clark and more.
The Athletic's James Edwards joined us for a conversation on the Pistons (11:30), the future of the roster and of Monty Williams and Troy Weaver, what moves might be made this offseason and more, including a good discussion on James' frustrations with his beloved MSU basketball program (36:30. Plus, big NIL / 3PS numbers in college basketball and what that means for MSU.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, transfer target Frankie Fidler, whether Izzo will actually add a big man, on MSU football and increasing hope for this season and the reasons behind it, on the Pistons' future and the Masters and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on the likelihood Michigan State basketball will bring in both a wing and big man from the transfer portal, on the timeline of such a move, on A.J. Hoggard's future, on expectations for Aidan Chiles and MSU football, on reporting (or lack thereof) on Connor Stalions, on our Masters picks, rethinking the Tigers, trusting Troy Weaver and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's basketball program relative to UConn in terms of success and expectations, on Tom Izzo's approach and the Spartans' roster needs, on lessons from the Final Four in how to replace Izzo eventually, on evidence that MSU is a football-first school, on the Tigers, Pistons, the eclipse and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, transfer portal priorities, who else might leave, the possibility that Izzo and his staff won't sign a transfer big man, on whether Jaden Akins can be a leading man next season, on MSU football hopes for this season, the quarterback situation, the definition of a Walmart Wolverine, the Lions' draft and more.
Off the top: We reacted to the news that Mady Sissoko is leaving Michigan State, transferring elsewhere, and what that means for the Spartans, which big man is more likely staying and what MSU needs in the portal. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our best bets and Final Four picks (plus a baseball play and a couple NFL season-win total bets). Then we talked MSU hockey and also staggering NIL asking prices in college basketball.
Former Division I basketball coach Rick Carter, who cut his teeth under Tom Izzo at MSU, joined us for a good conversation on the Spartans' roster, what positions they should add and who on MSU's team could take a big leap next year, as well as the state of college basketball (14:00). Then the great Chris Castellani, from Detroit Tigers postgame video fame and his new show Chris & Company, joined to talk about the Tigers promising start (36:00). Lastly, we talk into MSU hockey in the wake of the Spartans' NCAA tournament showing.
We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State basketball, on whether Izzo truly understands the need to use the portal, on what MSU's roster needs are, on the keys for next season's roster, on our previous takes on the Spartans, and also on several hypotheticals on MSU basketball and football, on Aidan Chiles, MSU hockey and more.
We opened talking about the future of Michigan State basketball and the roster decisions and key player development ahead. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our NCAA tournament picks and some baseball futures as opening day approaches. Plus, more listener hot takes on MSU basketball, hockey and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball after the Spartans' loss to North Carolina in the NCAA tournament heading into an important offseason, on MSU hockey heading into the NCAA tournament, how screwy that tournament is and more.
On a Michigan State NCAA tournament game day morning, we talked Michigan State basketball and answered your Twitter questions – on MSU hoops, the matchup with North Carolina, how MSU wins, Jaden Akins, Mady Sissoko, A.J. Hoggard, the vibe-changing win over Mississippi State, where this team was all season, and on MSU women's basketball, hockey and more.
We opened talking Michigan State basketball on the eve of the NCAA tournament, digging into the matchup with Mississippi State — including a good conversation with Mississippi State beat writer Justin Frommer, from 247Sports, who's also a Michigan State grad (and fan). Plus a take on an irresponsible and inaccurate tweet about a Tom Izzo comment by an ESPN writer that caused a stir. And our NCAA picks and best bets with Harry Gagnon.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament draw, the Spartans' Selection Sunday sweat, whether MSU can beat Mississippi State and North Carolina, and whether the program would have been better off missing the tournament. Plus, NCAA tournament picks, the MSU women's draw, MSU hockey and this Saturday's game at Munn, and more.
We answered your Twitter questions — largely on Michigan State basketball, whether the Spartans are actually safely in the NCAA tournament, whether how they played in the Big Ten tournament should come with real hope of a postseason run, on Big Ten officiating (especially with Zach Edey), on Tre Holloman, on how to distribute the center minutes, on Tom Izzo never again wearing a suit and more.
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).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's basketball team, Tom Izzo's approach and stubbornness, the center position, MSU's NCAA tournament hopes, the future of the program and more. Plus, discussion on the Wolverines, the Tigers, the Pistons, Zach Edey in the NBA and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, whether this MSU team still has a chance to make a run and how, the program's future under Izzo and with the transfer portal, on MSU football, the Tigers, Big Ten football on Friday nights, life's predicaments and more.
We opened talking about Michigan State basketball – MSU's senior night win over Northwestern, where the Spartans stand on the NCAA tournament bubble and whether this team has a chance to make a run, like others have. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn – on his story on Steven Izzo, how it came together, his life as reluctant national writer and his perceptions of Tom Izzo and MSU and Michigan's programs (24:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – largely on Michigan State basketball, this senior class, the lineups, the Spartans' NCAA tournament path, Izzo's future and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State basketball, on Tom Izzo's response to criticism, MSU's chances and approach against Purdue, next year's roster and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – mostly on Michigan State basketball after Sunday's loss to Ohio State, on Tom Izzo, his future, on the decision not to bring Xavier Booker back in the game for the final 15 minutes, on the second-half rotations, this MSU team's postseason fate and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State basketball, on Tom Izzo's roster and playing time decisions, on Xavier Booker and Coen Carr's futures, on this MSU team's chances to do anything in the postseason, on next season's team and where and whether the portal will be needed. Also, Lions and Tigers expectations, movies, marriage advice and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU basketball, changes at center, playing time for Jaxon Kohler, Xavier Booker and Coen Carr, the Spartans' NCAA tournament seeding, Gus Johnson and the blue wall and more.
Live from Midtown Brewing Company, we talked MSU basketball, then dug into our worst hot takes and most cringe moments, as suggested by listeners, before answering your Twitter questions.
We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State basketball, on how sustainable Malik Hall's performance at Penn State is, on Tyson Walker's health, Mady Sissoko's playing time, Xavier Booker, the playing rotations and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, what MSU's win over Illinois says about their ceiling, on A.J. Hoggard and Tom Izzo, why MSU is not on the NCAA tournament bubble, regardless of what you hear, on the Chiefs' Super Bowl win, the experience for Lions fans, on MSU hockey and football and more.
We answered your many, many Twitter questions – most of them on Michigan State basketball, the future of MSU's program under Izzo, what's fair to expect, whether the program will ever rise to elite status again, the hopes for the rest of this season and more. Plus, questions on MSU football, whatever the heck the Pistons are doing, the Lions, Super Bowl dishes, life and more. And, at the 88-minute mark, an interlude to talk Super Bowl lines and prop bets with the great Harry Gagnon, before more of your Twitter questions.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, the keys to maximizing this MSU season, the futures of Xavier Booker and Jaxon Kohler, MSU football thoughts, a trade the Pistons should make, the Lions, Super Bowl bets and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, what this MSU team needs, the coaching, the rotation decisions, how this team compares to others in recent Spartan history, on MSU football and impressions of Jonathan Smith, on the health of MSU's athletic department, on U-M football and hoops, the Lions' future and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – beginning with a good conversation on the Lions after a heartbreaking loss in the NFC championship game, their future, our feelings, where criticism is warranted and more. Plus, lot of discussion on Michigan State basketball, Tom Izzo, the construction of the roster and more.
We picked this weekend's Lions-49ers NFC championship game and the AFC game, including Harry Gagnon's favorite prop bets, then spent the rest of the show answering your Twitter questions (23:30) – on MSU basketball, Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football, the Lions and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Lions in the NFC championship game, facing the 49ers, Jared Goff's contract, Dan Campbell's place historically, and on the state of Michigan State basketball after a win at Maryland, on Jaxon Kohler's role, Tre Holloman, next year's center position and more, including The Rube surviving being searched on the way back from Mexico.
On a rare Saturday night show, we answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State's basketball team, its 9-7 start, what the Spartans are still capable of this season, the center position, Coen Carr, and Tom Izzo, and on MSU football and Jonathan Smith, on the Lions' heading into their playoff game against Matthew Stafford and the Rams, and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan football winning the national championship, how MSU fans feel and how to deal with the Wolverine fan in your life; on Michigan State basketball and whether the loss at Northwestern was really damning; on the Lions' heading into the playoffs and more.
We opened digging into Michigan State basketball's win over Penn State and why the Spartans are playing so well. Then we picked the College Football Playoff national championship game and this week's key NFL games with Harry Gagnon (13:00). Plus we answered your Twitter questions (38:00) – on MSU hoops and football, the Lions and life, which led to a couple stories worth telling.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Lions getting hosed, their playoff chances, whether Jared Goff and Dan Campbell can be a Super Bowl pairing, on what Michigan and Washington in the College Football Playoff told us about where MSU's program is and why the Huskies' and Wolverines' performances are actually encouraging for the Spartans, on MSU basketball entering Big Ten play and more.
In our final show of 2023, we answered your Twitter questions – on MSU basketball and football, the Lions and Pistons, Christmas pet peeves and more (25:00). Then, we flip it around, asking The Rube questions, including prison advice and a retelling of the classic tale, Santa Rube (77:00). Plus, our NFL and College Football Playoff picks with Harry Gagnon (6:00). Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's sudden surge in play, on Tre Holloman and Mady Sissoko, Jeremy Fears, Xavier Booker and A.J. Hoggard and Tom Izzo, and on MSU football as Jonathan Smith signs his first class, on the Lions chasing the No. 2 seed in the NFC, on the Pistons, random thoughts around Christmas and more.
We opened by digging into quarterback Aidan Chiles' decision to follow Jonathan Smith from Oregon State to MSU and the controversy over a question posed to Xavier Booker about whether he's considered transferring. Then Harry Gagnon joined us to pick this week's NFL games – along with some Premier League best bets (21:00). Then we answered your Twitter questions on MSU basketball, football, the Lions, best and worst gifts and more (42:30).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's basketball team, Tom Izzo, his recruitment and development of players, not adding a center in the transfer portal, the possibility of not making the NCAA tournament, on MSU football, the Lions and whether to pay Jared Goff (or trade for Matthew Stafford), on the Pistons, defending Lansing, our bad behavior as teenagers and more.
Off the top: We dug into what ails Michigan State's basketball team and how it can possibly be fixed. Then we answered your Twitter questions, mostly on MSU hoops – the roster, decisions, Tom Izzo, etc. – and Spartan football, including QB Aidan Chiles and coaching hires.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football's situation in the transfer portal, at quarterback and elsewhere, on the College Football Playoff injustices and Michigan's matchup with Nick Saban and Alabama, on the Lions chances the rest of this season, on MSU basketball heading into a big game against Wisconsin, and more.
We opened with our impressions of the Jonathan Smith hire as Michigan State's footbal coach and the challenges ahead for him in building MSU's roster. Then we picked this week's college football championship games and NFL games with Harry (17:00). Before answering your Twitter questions – largely on MSU football and basketball (41:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State hiring Jonathan Smith as its football coach, on the hopes and concerns for the Smith era, on the state of MSU basketball after its Thanksgiving loss to Arizona, on Michigan football beating Ohio State, on Ryan Day, the damn Lions and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's basketball team and point guard position, on MSU football's quarterback and coaching search, on Spartan hockey, on Michigan football's spiraling saga and matchup with Ohio State, on the Lions and Jared Goff and more. Plus our football picks with Harry (at the 27:45 mark). Happy Thanksgiving.
We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State basketball, on the lineup decisions at point guard and center, MSU's early flaws and where this season might be headed, and on Michigan football's cheating saga, as new information comes to light, on MSU football's coaching hire, on the Lions, the Pistons and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on an important early moment for Michigan State's basketball team and several of its players, on Michigan football's Shakespearean tragedy, on the essential end of MSU's football season and hindsight with Sam Leavitt, on MSU's coaching hire, on the Lions, Dan Campbell and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – largely on Michigan State's basketball team, what to make of its first two games, the struggles of several of its veteran players, whether this team has the right mix of players or enough shooting on the roster.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Nebraska, on QBs Sam Leavitt and Katin Houser, on some other names in MSU football's coaching search, on U-M sign-stealing scandal and what punishment might be coming, on MSU hoops and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Connor Stallions, Jim Harbaugh and Michigan and what punishment could come for their apparent brazen stealing of signs, on MSU football's coaching search and Urban Meyer, on MSU's quarterback situation, and on plenty on MSU basketball, too, from the freshmen to likely leading scorers and areas of concern.
We opened talking about the bizarre story of Michigan football staffer Connor Stallions possibly being on Michigan State's sideline, then dug into MSU's QB situation and whether Sam Leavitt is the clear choice to start against Nebraska. Then, on more positive note, what we learned about MSU basketball and MSU's freshmen against Tennessee. Plus, the massive opportunity in front of the Lions and our NFL and college football picks with Harry Gagnon.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball and what we learned from the first exhibition game, on the growing allegations of cheating against Michigan's football program and the coverage of the U-M saga, on MSU's football program and its coaching search and more.
Off the top, we dug into the sign-stealing allegations against Michigan football and what that could mean for the Wolverines. Plus the likelihood MSU football will lose many of its top young players. Then a good conversation with the Detroit Free Press' Shawn Windsor on MSU and U-M football, the Lions and MSU basketball (14:00). Plus, our football picks with Harry (38:30).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's football team, its 49-0 loss to Michigan, MSU's quarterback situation, the coaching search, Hitler on the video board at Spartan Stadium, MSU's basketball roster, the Lions' loss, concerns about Jared Goff and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State's chances against Michigan, Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines' latest cheating allegations, MSU's next coach, Liz Frank and other MSU basketball foot injuries, the impact of MSU being without Jaxon Kohler, the Lions, Red Wings, bad advice we've been given and more.
The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joined us for a good conversation on Michigan State and Michigan football and the matchup this Saturday, as well as the Lions, their ceiling this season and the future of Jared Goff. Plus, Harry Gagnon joined us to pick this week's college football and NFL games.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the state of Michigan State's football team, MSU's collapse at Rutgers, the matchup with Michigan, how bad this Saturday and season might get, on MSU basketball saving the vibe, on the Lions, the wonderful Detroit Lions, on how much Jared Goff deserves in a new contract, and more.
We answered your Twitter questions — on Michigan State football, Mel Tucker to Urban Meyer, Katin Houser's ability to elevate the offense this season and on the future of the MSU's program, on what we would do as MSU's president, on MSU basketball, the Lions, journalism ethics, our flaws as human beings and more.
Former Michigan State beat writer Joe Rexrode, now a columnist with The Athletic, joined us for a conversation on MSU football and his column on the MSU coaching search — on Urban Meyer, Pat Narduzzi, etc. — and the direction the Spartans should go (18:00). Then Harry Gagnon joined us to pick this week's college football and NFL games, including MSU-Rutgers and the Lions-Bucs (44:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's football coaching search, aka strong feelings about Urban Meyer as a candidate and the responses to that possibility, on reasons to believe MSU's athletic director is the right person to make this decision, on the Lions' ceiling and Jared Goff's future, on MSU's surging hockey program, MSU's basketball team, Cider Mill hell, us as models for MuskOx flannels and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on the preferred profile for the next Michigan State football coach, why not Urban Meyer, the MSU basketball lineup, Coen Carr as a power forward, the buzz surrounding MSU hockey, whether the Lions are better than the 49ers, things our spouses hate about us and more.
To open, Jason regaled us with tales from his trip to see the Lions pound the Packers in Green Bay. Then we dove into a conversation on Michigan State football (10:30) — the QB situation, an NIL collective ending contracts and the coaching search (Holy, Urban Meyer). Then a conversation on the Tigers (29:30) — Bally's Sports cutting ties with Matt Shepard and concerning words from GM Scott Harris — before a discussion on the latest with MSU basketball (34:00), which held its media day Tuesday. Plus, we pick this week's college football and NFL games with Harry (42:00) and share our best Premier League soccer bets.
We opened digging into the latest with MSU's football program, including a week of decisions for a number of players on MSU's roster. Then, on a more fun note, we dove into the beginning of MSU basketball practice and the early storylines for this anticipated group. Then Harry Gagnon joined us for our college football and NFL football picks and can't-miss parlays (22:00). Followed by a good conversation with Des Moines Register Iowa Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow on Iowa's own misery on offense and what the Spartans can expect Saturday night at Kinnick Stadium (44:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours — on Michigan State's football team, its quarterback situation, its coaches, the important attributes for MSU's next coach and what the rest of the season might look like, and on the Lions and their win over the Falcons, and more.
We answered your Twitter questions, largely on Michigan State football – on the state of things with this team, with the program, who the next head coach might be, why Urban Meyer isn't the right choice and why no one who's talking about MSU's next coach like they know anything knows anything. Plus, the feelings on the Lions, best bets this week, ways we've lost money and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's lopsided loss to Washington as it begins the post-Mel Tucker era, what's in store for the rest of MSU's season, the program's future and more, along with reactions to the Lions' frustrating loss to the Seahawks and a few fun, off-topic takes.
We opened with a conversation about the Mel Tucker saga, how fans are feeling about Tucker's removal as head coach and this week's MSU game against Washington. Then Matt Charboneau joined us to discuss his exit from the Detroit News and memories from his time on the MSU beat (17:00). Followed by our college football and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon (36:00). Plus, more than an hour of your Twitter questions on MSU football, the future of the program and more (59:00).
We dug into the situation surrounding Mel Tucker – the investigation, his behavior, MSU's decision to suspend him, what it means for MSU's program, the players and our initial thoughts on Harlon Barnett as the Spartans' acting head coach and more. Plus, your "thoughtful takes" on the Mel Tucker saga at MSU.
We answered your Twitter questions – on the Lions' massive win at Kansas City, what it means and how we should feel, on Michigan State's football game against Richmond and what we can learn about the Spartans from it and what might show MSU is ready to compete with Washington, best bets this weekend, and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football's opening performance, the fourth-and-1 calls, on Noah Kim and Katin Houser, Maliq Carr and Dillon Tatum, Alante Brown's return to the field after what appeared to be a concussion, on MSU's likely number of wins considering what we learned about future opponents, on how TV breaks are ruining college football watching at home and in the stadium, and more.
We opened digging into criticism of Mel Tucker, including in a recent column. Then we previewed Michigan State football's opener against Central Michigan with a good conversation with the voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, on this CMU team and what problems CMU could cause MSU (13:45). Then Harry Gagnon joined us to picked this week's college football games against the spread (29:45). Plus, we answered your Twitter questions (64:00) on MSU football and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football and what'll it take to compete at the highest level, what the program should aspire to, the importance of this MSU season, on new college football rules that stink, on the Tigers, meteorologists, how to make this show better and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours — on Michigan State football's season-determining games, on MSU's quarterback battle and whether Payton Thorne winning the starting job at Auburn says anything about how Mel Tucker handled the QB situation, on a Detroit Free Press column that tackled that dynamic and stirred up deep-seated feelings about the "Blue Wall," on another reason Dantonio might have left when he did, and on the the Lions' Jameson Williams, the Tigers' future and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on fears about Michigan State football recruiting, Mel Tucker's two coordinators, MSU's place in the new Big Ten, the Spartans' strengths this season, who we'd like to kick out of the Big Ten, what would be a successful season for the Lions, celebrity crushes and, to begin, what we're betting this weekend.
We opened talking about the improved depth and size on MSU's defensive front and how that gives the Spartans' defense a chance to be solid for the first time in the Mel Tucker era. Then good conversations with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman (18:00) on the future of the Big Ten and the Seattle Times' Mike Vorel (40:00) on Washington heading to the Big Ten and the Huskies football team this season.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what Big Ten expansion means for schools like MSU, on how the league might eventually split into divisions, on MSU's quarterbacks and team, on AJ Hoggard's pro prospects, on the USWNT exiting the World Cup, on the Lions, Tigers and more.
We opened digging into the latest news on Big Ten expansion with the likely additions of Washington and Oregon, what it means for the league, for college sports and for schools like Michigan State. Then we answered your Twitter questions — on MSU football, U-M fans, the "Blue Wall", the Big Ten, the Tigers' flubbed trade deadline, the Lions and more.
We dug into the latest news on the Big Ten considering expanding again, adding Washington, Oregon and perhaps Stanford and Cal (13:00). Then we dove into the Detroit Tigers' failure to move pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez at the trade deadline (26:00), including a good conversation with Detroit Free Press Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold (37:00). Plus, the great Harry Gagnon joined us as we shared some of our favorite college football, NFL and soccer bets (54:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on to what degree this is a big year for Mel Tucker, MSU football season projections and new uniforms, on U-M and MSU fans coexisting at the same stadium, on the Tigers at the trade deadline, the Lions, and more. Plus, some weird stories.
We returned from vacation and dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU basketball at Moneyball, including changed hopes and expectations for Jaxon Kohler, on Wimbledon, both the men's final and being there last week, on the Pistons' core and the Tigers' chances, on MSU football and Mel Tucker and more.
We begin with a minutes projection for each player on Michigan State's basketball team, before seeing the Spartans new freshmen at the Moneyball Pro-Am this week. Then we take a spin through MSU's football schedule predicting the outcome of each game and the odds of an MSU win. Followed by our early best bets for the football season — college and NFL season win totals, Big Ten championship odds, etc. Finally, we dig into some of the great what-ifs in MSU and Detroit sports history.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football recruiting and this weekend's pledges, on why these latest recruits are more likely to actually sign with the Spartans, on MSU basketball and whether this roster has a weakness, on the ever-frustrating Tigers, the Pistons' draft and roster makeup, on downtown Lansing, Michigan vs. other states, pizza, fireworks and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on MSU players in next season's NBA draft, on the Pistons' picks, Juwan Howard's coaching, on Coen Carr, some over-unders for MSU hoops and football, solutions for downtown Lansing, trips in tiny submersibles and more.
We opened with our three hot takes – on MSU football recruiting developments, Mat Ishbia and Isiah Thomas, Cassius Winston and more. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn, just back from the U.S. Open, on what transpired at the LA Country Club, on Rory, and on future of the PGA and LIV. Then, your hot takes – on MSU football, the Lions, Pistons, Tigers and more.
We opened talking about the possibility of alcohol being sold at Spartan Stadium and MSU sporting events after a bill moved through the state legislature allowing for it. Then The Athletic's James Edwards joined us for a good conversation on the Pistons – their upcoming draft, their roster and future, including their new coach (16:30). Then Harry Gagnon joined us with his top U.S. Open picks (37:30). Some great stuff. And last but not least, we answered your Twitter questions on MSU football, hoops, the Tigers and more (49:00).
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Big Ten football scheduling without divisions and the impact on Michigan State, on MSU's protected rivals or lack thereof, on Keon Coleman's "two-year sentence" comment about MSU, on what's a reasonable timeline for Mel Tucker, on the Tigers falling apart, the Saudis buying into the PGA Tour, and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's NIL situation, the MSU football over-under wins total, fair expectations for Mel Tucker, troughs in the bathrooms at Spartan Stadium, the Tigers' predicament, Lions projections, bad words we don't understand, and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State's basketball team next season, realistic expectations and the breakdown of playing time now that Jaden Akins and A.J. Hoggard have announced their return, on the future of watching MSU and Big Ten football with streaming, the Pistons under Monty Williams, the Tigers, Lions and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football and hoops, including Suzy Merchant's departure and how Mel Tucker should be judged, on the pitfalls and future of NIL, on the Tigers' chances of winning the division, the Lions' evaluation of Jared Goff and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling, including The Rube's harsh words for a judge that got him thrown in jail.
In our return after a short hiatus, we answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State moving a home football game to Ford Field on Black Friday, on the momentum or lack thereof with Mel Tucker's program, on Jaden Akins and AJ Hoggard, on the Blue Wall, bachelor parties and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Payton Thorne and Keon Coleman entering the transfer portal, how much it changes next season, on the state of Michigan State football under Mel Tucker, on whether MSU has an NIL problem, on the Detroit Lions' draft and more.
Off the top: We discuss Jaren Jackson Jr., and Xavier Tillman starring for Memphis in the NBA Playoffs and the great what-if of their time at Michigan State. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the NFL Draft – on the QBs, Will Anderson, the Lions' possible selections and MSU's Jayden Reed. Plus, our favorite NFL Draft prop bets.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the likelihood Jaden Akins returns to Michigan State and how ready he is for the NBA, on Jameson Williams' suspension and the Lions draft, on the MSU football season ahead, the woes with our Tigers bet, the joys of co-presenting and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on the state of Michigan State football coming out of the spring, the quarterback competition, the push for one particular QB, who has more pressure on next season, Mel Tucker or Tom Izzo, MSU basketball, Jett Howard, worst Tigers signings, the Lions' draft, "New Girl" and other great sitcoms, dealing with birds in the house and more.
Chris Castellani, of Barstool and Tigers postgame video fame, joined us to talk about the state of the Detroit Tigers – this season and beyond, who on this roster might be around when the winning finally happens, his assessment of GM Scott Harris and owner Chris Ilitch, and more. Plus, we pick some NBA, NHL and soccer games with Harry Gagnon.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football, what we saw Saturday, the quarterback competition between Payton Thorne, Noah Kim and Katin Houser, some of the fan hype surrounding Houser and Twitter interactions after the scrimmage, expectations for this MSU football season, and on MSU basketball, the Tigers, Couch beating Andre Agassi and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball's roster, the likelihood of late transfers, minutes next season, whether the Spartans will contend, on MSU football heading into the spring game, including the QB battle, on the Tigers and Javy Baez and whether A.J. Hinch will last the season and more.
We open talking about the return of Tyson Walker and Malik Hall to Michigan State's basketball team next season and what that means for the Spartans. Then, a good conversation with The Athletic's James Edwards on the Pistons – where they are in the rebuild, who they'd like to draft. Plus, Harry Gagnon joins us for NBA, baseball and soccer best bets.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football's QB decision and how it'll impact fans' mindset, on the Tigers and the massive betting opportunity, the state of the Pistons, the Masters and the state of Tiger Woods, Michigan basketball adding Caleb Love and other transfers and more.
We answered your Twitter questions – on the state of Michigan State basketball and football, their rosters, recruiting, hopes for next season and more, including the Tigers, Pistons, U-M athletics, our history as street fighters, etc.
We dug into Michigan State's basketball roster with friend of MSU's program and former Division I coach Rick Carter – how far is MSU from title contention, which players returning would really help the Spartans and more. Plus best Masters bets with former Tiger Woods writer Dan Kilbridge of Bookies.com.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – largely on Michigan State's basketball team, its Sweet 16 loss to Kansas State, the opportunity lost, who should come back next season, the impact of roster decisions on other MSU players, the NCAA tournament as a whole, college refs, Spartan football and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – largely on Michigan State basketball's NCAA tournament win over Marquette and matchup with Kansas State in the Sweet 16 in New York, on Tyson Walker's legacy, what to make of Mady Sissoko, changed perceptions of Joey Hauser, and what this means for MSU's team, program and Tom Izzo.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's NCAA tournament draw and chances and the pressure on the Spartans to make a run, on Suzy Merchant's departure, MSU's QB battle and more. Plus, our NCAA tournament picks and first-round best bets with Harry.
We opened discussing MSU football losing a top-ranked football recruit, the Big Ten basketball postseason awards and ... Lamar Jackson to the Lions? Then, a conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn previewing the Big Ten basketball tournament, Michigan State's chances and whether how MSU is playing offensively is sustainable. Plus, our college basketball conference tournament and Premier League picks with Harry.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – largely on Michigan State's last-minute "collapse" at Iowa, the mistakes, the coaching, where this MSU team goes from here and whether there are actually more positives in how the Spartans are playing than it seems.
We talked with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn about MSU basketball, the center position, its chances at a postseason run and the top of the Big Ten. Then we answered your Twitter questions on MSU hoops and everything else. Plus, a couple stories worth telling – including one about how Zach Randolph once fell on The Rube courtside, creating an awkward situation.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, the center position, portal regrets, where this team can go, whether the Wolverines' welcoming spirit was sincere and more.
In our first show back since Monday night's shooting at MSU - we dug into the week that was and is, life, tragedy, hoops, a rivalry and more through your takes and thoughts and questions.
We answered your Twitter questions – on Michigan State's basketball team, its future, including who stays and what next year's squad might look like, Izzo's substitution and late-game decisions, best Super Bowl prop bets, the Pistons' trade, Mat Ishbia and Kevin Durant, the next MSU football first-round NFL draft pick, bad club memberships, memorable Valentine's Days and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the state of this Michigan State basketball team and program, on how to get the most out of this MSU season, on the recruits coming in next season, on the buzz surrounding MSU hockey, on bets gone (and going) wrong — man bras, tattoos, etc. — the possibility of the Lions drafting CJ Stroud and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling, including, late in the show, The Rube recounting his Vegas hooker encounter as a 19-year-old.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, its potential the rest of this season and next season, on Mel Tucker as a recruiter and his latest class, on the Lions, athletic primes of sports writers, man bras, blue walls and more.
We returned from a week away, digging into our hot takes and yours – on this Michigan State basketball team, what MSU should do to reach its ceiling, how good Purdue really is, Zach Edey and Joey Hauser as NBA players, MSU's quarterback situation, the NFL playoffs, refs being ass and more.
Bill joins Jack to recap LSU v Alabama; Penn State v Minnesota and look at the overall college football landscape.
KB connects with Sean Williams, Superintendent of the Eaton RESA to share details about a new program they are launching in partnership with the Capital Region International Airport, Crosswinds Aviation and MSUFCU. The RESA, which stands for Regional Education Service Agency, provides wonderful opportunities to young people interested in real world experience and setting them on a path to success.
Welcome to the very first episode of the Mi Business Podcast - hosted Sara Wurfel, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce! Sara is joined by an array of Michigan Chamber team members - including President & CEO Jim Holcomb, Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement Wendy Blockandincoming Board of Director Chair Kurtis Wilder - to share what they've been up to and the priorities for chamber as we begin the new year!
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball, the future at center with Mady Sissoko, Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper, on Pierre Brooks, MSU's chances at an NCAA tournament run, on the Lions draft and Jared Goff, the Spartans' QB situation, how U-M is covered and more. Plus, we pick this week's NFL playoff games with Harry.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's changed ceiling and ability to reach the NCAA tournament if Malik Hall is out for a considerable length of time, on MSU's loss to Purdue, including how the game was called by the refs and how the Spartans' defended Zach Edey on the final possession, on Kirk Cousins and Jared Goff, NFL bets, Spartan hockey and women's basketball, local media personalities and more.
Chris talks quite a bit about vibrancy and modernization of our communities on this show. Business development and attraction is a big part of that endeavor, but Community Development - the infrastructure to support these jobs - is just as important in the formula. Joining Chris to discuss one municipalities strategy on this front is the Neighborhoods and Economic Development Director for Meridian Township, Amber Clark!
Mary is joined by Troy Korsgaden, President of Korsgaden International (which specializes in global marketing, distribution, field leader/advisor building, and technology strategies for many of the world’s largest insurance carriers and financial services companies) to help consumers redefine their role in the insurance and financial services industry now that the old model no longer works.
It’s been a chaotic 15 years, spanning from the great recession, to the longest stretch of prosperity we’ve seen, to a global pandemic. One thing is for sure, it’s prudent to protect what you’ve built - what you’ve worked so hard for. Joining Chris to discuss some best practices and things to really think about as we move forward, is the Owner of the Great Lakes State Insurance Agency, Pam Lambropoulos!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Lions' plowing over the Packers and Aaron Rodgers, on the bittersweet feelings from Sunday night, the hopes for the Lions future, on Michigan State's win over Michigan, the state of the team, A.J. Hoggard's development and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling and another litteral mic drop.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State's matchup with Michigan, on guarding Hunter Dickinson and Dickinson's antics, on the freshman in MSU's program that'll have the best career, on Keon Coleman and Elijah Collins, on the Lions and hopes this weekend, marriage advice and more.
Off the top: We dug into Elijah Collins hitting the transfer portal and MSU basketball's win over Nebraska and looming matchup with Michigan. Then, a good conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on what he misses about the MSU beat, life covering the Lions and this Sunday's showdown with the Packers. Plus, we pick the NFL games and college football championship game with Harry Gagnon.
KB connects with Dale Grogan, Managing Partner for Grand Angels, who has been a friend of KB's for over 40 years, as they were high school classmates together at Seminole High in Seminole, Florida!
The entrepreneur ecosystem is alive and well and there are many places where business start-ups can go to pitch their ideas and earn some funding. Joining Chris to discuss how Lansing’s StartUp Grind has evolved is the Principal Strategist and Owner of mConnexions, Julie Holton!
In our first show of 2023, we dug into our hot takes and yours – on the Lions' heading to Green Bay take down the Packers and Aaron Rodgers and the significance of the game for the organization and for Jared Goff, on MSU basketball heading into the teeth of Big Ten play (including a game Saturday against Michigan), on the Wolverines' blown opportunity against TCU in the College Football Playoff, the Mel Tucker-Ryan Day comparison and more.
We opened with the news on Mat Ishbia buying the NBA's Phoenix Suns and what it means for MSU's NIL treasure trove. Then, a great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, Michigan and Michigan State football. Plus, our bowl game and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a hot topic and many organizations are making a real impact in this area. Joining Chris to discuss the recent resurgence of the Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber are Matt Thornton, Owner of Scheme Team Consulting and Brent Forsberg, President of TA Forsberg!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the latest happenings with MSU football recruiting and what it means, on all the emotions being stirred by the surging Detroit Lions, on MSU hoops, the fantastic World Cup final and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on MSU football's recent recruiting surge and what to make of the latest commitments, on reasons to be both bullish and realistic on Spartan athletics, on the Lions' playoff chances and what we think of Jared Goff long-term, favorite Christmas movies, World Cup projections and more. Plus, we pick the NFL games, including the Lions-Jets, with Harry Gagnon.
As we all recover from the Coronavirus pandemic and the fallout it has caused, there’s a local group working tirelessly to get Downtown Lansing back on its feet. Chris is joined by Downtown Lansing, Inc's Executive Director Cathleen Edgerly and Events and Market Manager Jazmin Anderson to discuss their plans for the holiday season, the year that’s passed, and what lies ahead.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the sudden joy of being a Lions fan, their playoff chances and what to do with Jared Goff, on the state of Michigan State basketball, on Mel Tucker's relatively small MSU football recruiting class as signing day nears, and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – what to really make of MSU's basketball team, MSU football recruiting, on Spartan fans dealing with U-M's football success, Mazi Smith, hypocrisy, the Blue Curtain, updated World Cup picks and more. Plus, another actual mic drop.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the state of Michigan State's basketball team, whether Izzo made mistakes in building this roster, what this MSU team can still become, why Michigan football's shot at a national title is adding to the Spartans' misery, the state of Mel Tucker's program, why the surging Lions and Jared Goff, man bras, flawed quick takes and more.
Mary is joined by Albert Cohen, Director of the Actuarial Science Program at Michigan State University, to discuss MSU’s approach to Actuarial education and how it relates to quantitative risk and sports analytics!
KB connects with Cleamon Moorer Jr. who founded the non-profit "Eye Care For Detroit" to provide low-cost, high-quality eye care access for home-bound Detroiters. In collaboration with international company, Eyeglasses.com, their goal is to eliminate barriers to preventative eye diseases and provide vision resources to those most in need.
We dug into Tom Izzo's response to the Big Ten's fine of MSU and reprimand of Michigan. Then talked MSU football — why a bowl game, at this point, isn't important, and what is important for the program moving forward. Later, we talk MSU hoops — what we learned at the PK85. Plus, we pick this week's football games with Harry Gagnon.
Many companies are clamoring for enough talent to meet their production goals. One strategy is to develop a reputation as a great employer - nationally if possible. Joining Chris to discuss what makes one mid-Michigan based accounting firm a special place to work is Strategy and Innovation Driver for Maner Costerisan, Sarah Jennings!
The pandemic has put just about everything on its heels. One hot topic being reported on is the future of commercial real estate, most notably the fate of retail storefronts and restaurants. Joining Chris to share some wisdom on the matter are the Retail Advisors for Martin Commercial Properties, Carson Patten and Samantha Le!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football's loss to Indiana, what it says about Mel Tucker and his staff, Spartan basketball's win over Villanova, the Lions playing meaningful football on Thanksgiving, and more
Off the top: We dug into MSU's win over Kentucky in the Champions Classic and what to make of the Spartans. Then we pick this week's NFL and college football games with Harry Gagnon, before we preview MSU's football game against Indiana with the Indy Star's Zach Osterman. Plus, your Twitter questions (before and after the Osterman conversation)
KB connects with Stacie Behler, the recently appointed Vice President and Chief Public Affairs Officer for Grand Valley State University, where she brings a wealth of talent and experience to advance the interest of the University and it’s student population!
Climate change has been studied, discussed and debated for decades now. But it’s now becoming more widely accepted as a time sensitive, and urgent call to action. Joining Chris to share what Renewable Natural Gas is and how it can be part of the solution is the Senior Environmental Scientist from Barr Engineering, Jason Linkimer!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's showing against Gonzaga, Mady Sissoko's emergence, the backup center issue, the value of an MSU football bowl game, Payton Thorne, John U. Bacon's blog, real hope for the Lions and more.
We dug into the latest on the MSU-Michigan tunnel skirmish as lawyers get involved, and talked Michigan State hoops and what we saw from the Spartans in their open. Then Harry Gagnon joined us to pick the college football and NFL games. Plus, Twitter questions.
Michigan is fighting hard to recover from the pandemic and attract population growth after years of shrinking. Many are worried that a lack of housing options might slow Michigan’s quest for new residents. Joining Chris to talk about his personal journey for knowledge and his collaboration in compiling data is the President of TA Forsberg, Brent Forsberg!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's win over Illinois, what it said about the program, on the late-game clock management decisions, on Xavier Henderson, the Lions beating Aaron Rodgers, MSU basketball, U-M football and more.
The WSIA (Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association) offers a variety of programs for college students who are interested in learning more about the excess and surplus lines industry. Programs include internships, scholarships, symposiums, a research paper contest, and more. Joining Mary to break all of this down is the Senior Manager of Student Relations for the WSIA, Chris Timmerman!
e dug into your Twitter questions – on the MSU football tunnel fallout, Michigan's culpability, what's left for the Spartans this season, on MSU hoops, the roster and rotation, expectations at the center spot and more.
We dug into the latest with the MSU-Michigan tunnel fight and how fans and the programs have reacted. Then some MSU hoops talk on the heels of the Spartans' exhibition game against Grand Valley. Followed by a good conversation with Illinois writer Jeremy Werner on the Illini and Spartans and what to expect this weekend. Plus, with pick this week's football games with Harry Gagnon.
KB connects with Sarah Jennings of Maner Costerisan where she wears many hats for the full-service accounting and consulting firm - working as principal in the accounting and outsourced solutions department while also leading the firm’s innovation and community engagement initiatives!
On the heels of two robust reports surrounding the Michigan Avenue corridor through the Lansing Region, the Tri County Regional Planning Commission is seeking final input before redesigning this important conduit. Joining Chris to talk about the project is the Deputy Director of the Tri County Regional Planning Commission, Nicole Baumer!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's loss at Michigan, the Spartans' disappearing offense, Jay Johnson under fire, the fight in the tunnel that ensued, U-M's role in it, the ugliness in the rivalry, the Mel Tucker era and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on whether it's time to be concerned about Mel Tucker's 2023 recruiting class, fair expectations for MSU next season, what it'll take for the Spartans to win Saturday at Michigan, MSU basketball, best bets this week and more, including, right at the end, story worth telling from the Rube from one of his stints in jail.
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[0:04:44] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:26:59] - Christen Pollo, Spokeswoman for Citizens to Support MI Women and Children [0:39:03] - Max McKee, CEO of Port City Marine Services and Owner of Sand Products Corporation [1:05:41] - Jim Haveman, Former Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health Engler/Snyder [1:27:21] - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs [1:29:43] - Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm [1:39:02] - Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of Capital Region International Airport [1:48:48] - Garrett Kenny, Irish Developer of Balmoral Resort [2:12:34] - Shane Hernandez, Candidate (R) for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan [2:28:30] - Holly Wetzel, Director of Public Relations at the The Mackinac Center for Public Policy
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:01:54] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:09] - Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan [0:39:04] - Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University and Professor in the Political Science Department [1:01:17] - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan [1:12:37] - John Engler, Former Governor of Michigan [1:29:22] - Representative Haley Stevens, U.S. Congresswoman (D) Rochester Hills MI-11 [1:39:00] - Tudor Dixon, Republican Candidate for Governor [2:00:43] - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman LLP [2:12:29] - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund [2:27:00] - David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
We dug into Michigan State's game at Michigan with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner – on how the Wolverines view this rivalry, what it'll take for MSU to win and the state of the Spartans' program. Then we picked this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon. Plus, I get back on the horse with a can't-miss Premier League parlay.
Most museums deliver interesting and thought provoking content - it’s what makes visiting a museum worthwhile. Michigan State University has taken participant engagement to a new level, utilizing what’s called a CoLab Studio. Joining Chris to tell us more is the Education & Learning Manager of the MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio, Caroline White!
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:05:14] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:43] - Brian Morley, Attorney Fraser Trebilcock [0:39:03] - Casey Mattox, Vice President for Legal and Judicial Strategy at Americans for Prosperity [1:01:32] - Beth DeShone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project [1:12:39] - Randy Richardville, Former Senate Majority Leader [1:29:38] - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan [2:02:14] - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial [2:14:23] - Jeff Stewart, Attorney and Counselor at Ven Johnson Law [2:21:20] - Larry Olmsted aka The Travel Food Guy, Author of “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and “Real Food / Fake Food”, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY [2:27:24] - Nolan Finley, Editorial Editor of the Detroit News
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on hopes and fears for MSU in Saturday's game at Michigan, on what would be satisfying from the Wolverines' perspective, on Kenneth Walker and Blake Corum, on my horrible gambling advice, on the Lions' QB situation and how the NFL and NFL refs treat the Lions and more.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:02:12] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:29:37] - Thomas LaCross, Retired Judge 88th District Court - Alpena [0:39:09] - Brian Bierley, Director of Media Relations, University Communications and Marketing at Oakland University [0:40:57] - Dave Dulio, Director of the Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement and Professor in the Political Science Department [1:01:17] - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News [1:27:14] - Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research & Communications [1:31:01] - Bernie Porn, EPIC-MRA [1:39:52] - John Truscott, President of Truscott Rossman Vice Chairman of the Michigan State Capitol Commission [2:01:18] - Tim McGuire, Formerly with the Michigan Association of Counties [2:03:44] - Ed Sarpolus, Target-Insyght [2:27:57] - Dr. Susan Maples DDS Cosmetic & Family Care, Author of “Brave Parent: Raising Healthy, Happy Kids Against All Odds in Today’s World” and “Blabber Mouth! 77 Secrets Only Your Mouth Can Tell You to Live a Healthier, Happier, Sexier Life”
We dug into your Twitter questions – on different scenarios that'll give Michigan State a chance to upset Michigan, on Mel Tucker's recruiting ability, on which young Pistons player has the best chance to become a force, on Tom Izzo's comments Tuesday and how many games MSU basketball team needs to win during its brutal early stretch and some other fun stuff. Plus we pick the games with Harry and give our can't-miss parlays.
KB connects with Fred Schaible - a Western Michigan graduate serving his alma mater as the Assistant VP of Government Relations - working with federal, state and local officials on the interests of Bronco Nation!
We dug into how the dynamics of the MSU-Michigan football rivalry have changed over the last 15 years, especially with how fans see this rivalry. Then, a great conversation with The Athletic's James Edwards on this young Pistons team on the eve of its opener.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Wisconsin, Xavier Henderson's impact, Mel Tucker's game management, Jay Johnson's play calling, Scottie Hazelton's redemption, what this means for the season, and what the Spartans' chances are in two weeks at Michigan. Plus lots of other fun stuff.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on why this Saturday's Wisconsin game is so significant to Michigan State's football program, on the repercussions if things continue to go wrong, on Izzo's faith in Mady Sissoko, MSU's board of trustees, our best bets this weekend and more.
Off the top, we dug into the latest with Michigan State football – what Mel Tucker and Payton Thorne said this week and an offensive line recruit de-commits. Then great insight on the Badgers and everything going on with Wisconsin's team and program from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Jeff Potrykus. Plus, we we pick the college football and NFL games with Harry, along with a can't-miss parlay.
On Michigan Reimagined we discuss a variety of topics - from making Michigan an attractive and clean place to live, to celebrating and highlighting small business. Today we get to discuss both. Joining Chris to share the valuable & quality work of a Michigan based environmental testing lab is the CEO and Technical Director of Merit Labs in East Lansing, Maya Murshak!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on why MSU fans (now more than ever) should be happy that MSU paid to keep Mel Tucker, on the state of MSU's roster, the quarterback position, an important MSU game against Wisconsin, FOX's obsession with Michigan's football program, the Lions, Dan Campbell's future and more.
Taking place at Davenport University's Lansing Campus, Lansing-area college and high-school students will be able to come in-person or join virtually to meet recruiters from the top insurance companies in the nation and learn about the many opportunities in this industry. Joining Mary to discuss this in detail is Shelley Lowe of Davenport University and Dave Vering of Michigan Farm Bureau!
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Mel Tucker's approach to roster building, whether Michigan State can compete with Ohio State, the number of "CAWS" coming from Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Scottie Hazelton vs. Aaron Glenn, Matt Shepard's take on the Tigers, sportswriter fandom and more.
We dug into what it would take for Michigan State to stay in the game with Ohio State, including a good conversation with The Columbus Dispatch's Joey Kaufman. Plus, we pick this week's college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon.
If you’ve spent any time in mid-Michigan, you’re likely familiar with the Eyde family name and the many redevelopment projects and buildings they own, operate and invest in. You may also know that we lost the patriarch, George F Eyde, in 2017. Joining Chris to discuss the new generation of Eydes at the helm and what their focus is these days is a Principle of Eyde Development, Nathaniel Eyde!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the state of MSU's football team and program, confidence in Mel Tucker, how many wins are possible the rest of the season, the Lions just piling on the misery, betting Ohio State this week and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on frustration with Scott Hazelton and Mel Tucker's "death by inches" explanation, whether MSU football +8.5 is actually a value bet at Maryland, on Jaden Reed, Maliq Carr, Jay Johnson, Jayden Akins, burgers, donuts, hurricanes and more.
In July 2021, we introduced a concept being discussed called Strikeout Baseball, and the plan to establish a facility here in Lansing. A little more than a year later, the team is back to give us a status update. Joining Chris to discuss an exciting concept planned for our region is the Founder of Strikeout Baseball, Jeff Lazaros and Director of Operations, Vic Verchereau!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – largely on Michigan State's football team and program, the coaches, Mel Tucker's contract, the talent, and the rest of the season. Plus, takes on Dan Campbell and the Lions, and a good new story from The Rube about his 72-day stretch in the Ingham County Jail (at the 90-minute mark) as part of a strong finish to this 2 1/2-hour show.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on how MSU's football season hinges on Saturday's game against Minnesota, what it means for program momentum, the ceiling for the Spartans if things don't go well, whether it's OK to be excited about the Lions, and more.
Off the top: Our thoughts on the response by MSU football's coaches and players to their loss to Washington. Then a good conversation with St. Paul Pioneer Press Minnesota Gophers writer Andy Greder about the matchup with MSU. Plus we pick the college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon.
One of the BEST parts of Michigan are the Lake Michigan coastal towns; they are all unique and beautiful. One of Chris's favorites is Grand Haven and in this episode he chats with the Executive Director of the Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority, Jeremy Swiftney
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State football's dreadful performance at Washington, Scottie Hazelton and the defense, new over-under season win expectations, the importance of this week's MSU game vs. Minnesota, the feel-good Lions, U-M's schedule and more.
During our remote show from FireKeepers' Casino and Sportsbook, we dug into your Twitter questions - on Michigan State football's chances at Washington, keys to the game, Payton Thorne, Keon Coleman, MSU statistical over-unders, U-M's schedule, your best and worst bets, eating sushi with your hands while you grocery shop and more.
Have you ever been asked to INTRODUCE a speaker and their presentation? If you have, you may know how stressful that can be. After all, you are the first impression to the audience and you want to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. In this episode, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan breaks the entire introduction process down in 4-simple steps!
KB connects with Rommel Vega, CEO of Holo Footwear, who recently moved his sustainable outdoor footwear company from Portland Oregon to downtown Grand Rapids … noting that "West Michigan is a fantastic environment because of its robust outdoor recreation assets, strong talent pool, and attractive business environment.”
Off the top, we dug into injuries to Jayden Reed and Jaden Akins and what that might mean for MSU's football and basketball teams. Then a good conversation with Seattle Times Washington football writer Mike Vorel. Plus, our college football and NFL picks with Harry Gagnon.
Every quality community has quality cultural offerings, and mid-Michigan is no different. Joining Chris to discuss the long history and current offerings of the Michigan State Museum and Science Gallery is its Director, Devon Akmon!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Payton Thorne's struggles, on Saturday's game at Washington as a defining point in this MSU football season, U-M's embarrassing schedule and QB situation, the pathetic Big Ten West, the Lions, a new tennis star, gambling losses and more.
On today's show, The Bills stomp the Rams; the Lions prep for the Eagles; Aaron Rodgers owns the NFC North; Lamar Jackson plays without a contract and Billy Sims epic 1980 debut versus the Rams.
The premier association for independent insurance agents offers resources for professional success including scholarships, internships, pre-licensing, and with designation programs. There are many opportunities for networking and career development through committee involvement or attendance at the annual convention or summer conference. Caryn Bedford, Chief Learning and Talent Officer for Big I Michigan, joins Mary to discuss all this and more!
We dug into your Twitter questions – on what this MSU football team needs to show against Akron, how things might be different for MSU's program had the 12-team playoff existed years ago, MSU's brutal basketball schedule, the original beef with Hondo, the worst Detroit pro sports signings, who's to really blame for the Tigers, good bets, Super Bowl picks and more.
Have you ever been asked a LOADED question clearly aimed to make you stumble while giving a presentation? In this episode, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan shares tips and advice for navigating these situations and in return making the point of your presentation resonate even more with your audience!
Off the top, we dug into MSU's football team and what constitutes success agains Akron. Then a terrific conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the potential and concerns for this Spartan football team, U-M's quarterback situation and what to expect from the Lions. Plus, we pick college football and NFL games with Harry Gagnon.
Finding affordable housing is a crisis for many. Luckily there are resources working to increase supply and assist those in need, and one of those resources has reached a significant anniversary in 2022. Joining Chris to discuss the mission of the Capital Area Housing Partnership is Executive Director, Rawley Van Fossen!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's football team after its performance against Western Michigan, hopes and concerns, as well as other happenings around the Big Ten and college football.
We dug into your Twitter questions – largely on MSU football, including statistical over-unders for different players this season, what's important Friday night against Western Michigan, predictions, preferred trick plays for the Spartans, and some other fun stuff.
Have you ever seen someone verbally attacked yet they stayed cool, calm, and collected during the entire exchange and never let their emotions get the best of them? Believe it or not, it's a skill that can be learned and in this episode, Phil Zeller of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan shares with you some tips on how to establish that same level of emotional control while under duress!
Will the Lions have a legitimate backup quarterback to starter Jared Goff before week one versus Philadelphia? Who was the last solid #2 QB the Lions actually had on the roster? We have answers.
We dug into Michigan State's matchup with Western Michigan, joined by WMU play-by-play man Robin Hook. Plus talked about changes coming to Spartan Stadium. And picked the Week 1 college football games with Harry Gagnon.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:08:18] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:16] - Neil Mullally, Former Judge in Muskegon County [039:09] - Paul Long, CEO of the Michigan Catholic Conference [1:05:29] - Mark Griffin, President of the Michigan Petroleum Association [1:12:34] - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News [1:28:19] - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan [1:39:12] - Brian Calley, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan and a Member of the Board of Trustees at Oakland University [2:13:34] - Chris Stacey, Commercial Vice President at Uplift [2:27:08] - Eric Caron, Former DHS/ICE/HSI/Interpol Special Agent
Sustainability has become more than a buzzword, it is driving innovation in all industries including some you may have never considered. Joining Chris to teach us more about a revolutionary construction process called Mass Timber is the Director of MassTimber at Michigan State University, Sandra Lupien!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the contrasts between Mel Tucker's MSU program and Scott Frost at Nebraska, on individual player and position expectations for MSU football, betting the Spartans against WMU, Jim Harbaugh's quarterback situation, the problem with liking the Lions and more.
Phil Zeller, CEO of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan, shares with you the importance and effectiveness of a well placed visual in your presentation as well as direct tips on how to create and utilize one!
Kristin connects with Leah Robinson who is directing advocacy and legislative priorities for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. She is entrenched in serious tax issues, candidate endorsements and has taken on a new role in leading the Michigan ATHENA programming that highlights ways to promote and enhance issues women face in the workplace!
Michigan legalized medical marijuana back in 2008, but in December 2019 recreational adult use was also legalized along with a massive revamp of how cannabis is to be grown, tested, transported and sold. Joining Chris to share their entrepreneurial story in this progressive industry are Sarah Birney and Bryan Madle, co-founders of Blooming Botanicals!
In the last episode, Phil shared with you 4 different options/strategies to help open your presentation effectively and with confidence in order to captivate your audience. Well, now it's time to land the plane! In this episode, Phil shares with you 4 different ways to CLOSE your presentation in a way that drives your message home!
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:01:48] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:51] - Judge Julie O'Neill, 56A District Court [0:39:19] - Michael Kernicki; Director of Golf at Ave Maria University, Ambassador for True North Golf, and Founder of the Golf Guidance Group [1:01:11] - Annie Patnaude, Director of Americans for Prosperity-Michigan [1:14:08] - State Representative Matt Hall (R) Marshall [1:27:28] - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman
In our return from vacation, we dug into the pressing storylines we missed – Tom Izzo's 2023 recruiting haul (including two more pledges) and new contract, MSU football storylines (Keon Coleman's swagger, etc.), the likable Lions and Al Avila's firing. Plus, a can't-miss Premier League parlay.
Anyone who follows college sports understands that student athletes and the work they perform on the court or field is big business, and it’s been contested that these athletes should get paid beyond the scholarships many receive for their work. Well - Name, Image and Likeness revenue has been approved recently. Joining Chris to discuss what that means, how it works, and how one local university is helping student athletes navigate this process is the Director of Player Relations & Program Advancement for MSU Football, Darien Harris and the President of Capitol National, Ed Harden.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels LIVE from Downtown Detroit - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:05:05] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:52] - Martell Bivings, Candidate (R) U.S. Congress MI-13 [0:41:25] - Blaine Lee Pardoe, Author of "A Most Uncivil War" [1:13:26] - Dave Beachnau, Commission Executive Director of the Detroit Sports Commission [1:28:51] - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) [1:42:20] - Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing FireKeepers Casino [2:01:12] - Bobby Schostak, Partner with Schostak Brothers & Company and Former Chair of Michigan Republican Party [2:30:36] - Larry Olmsted, Author of “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and “Real Food/Fake Food”, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY - The Travel Food Guy
It's that time of year! Classes for the fall/winter semester at MSU begin August 31st and joining Mary to give us all the information you'll need as we inch closer to that day is the Assistant VP of Community Relations at Michigan State University, Janet Lillie!
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels LIVE from Downtown Detroit - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:06:19] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:43] - Joe Tate, State Representative (D) Detroit [0:39:14] - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and of the Michigan Association of CVBs [1:04:52] - Beth DeShone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project [1:12:27] - Michael Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm [1:30:03] - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan [1:40:56] - Michael LaFaive, Director of Fiscal Policy for The Mackinac Center for Public Policy [2:01:16] - Dave Egner, President and CEO of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation [2:27:07] - Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star (Brewers, Cardinals, Indians, Athletics, Cubs, Expos and Giants) and Detroit Tigers Broadcaster - www.PitchLogic.com
Struggling to figure out how to begin your next presentation or speech? Phil Zeller, CEO of Dale Carnegie - SW Michigan, shares with you 4 different options/strategies for creating an effective "open" to any presentation for any audience!
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels LIVE from Downtown Detroit - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:06:18] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:26] - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial [1:03:42] - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness [1:13:17] - Karen Totaro, CEO of the Huntington Place [1:27:51] - QuanTez Pressley, Lead Pastor at Third New Hope Baptist Church [1:40:47] - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman LLP [2:00:54] - Nolan Finley, Editorial Editor of the Detroit News [2:17:08] - Grace Keros, Owner of American Coney Island
Kristin connects with Dom Choma, a Haslett-bred professional poker player, who just returned from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas where he finished 216 out of over 8000 entrees. He’s taking this job/career very seriously and is clearly putting himself on the national scene and being recognized for his discipline and talent!
Healthcare is a hotly discussed topic. Some ask, how do we encourage affordability and truly drive wellness in our population? Joining Chris to share an update on HealthBar, is the Founder & CEO Nathan Baar!
The NFL season is here and the Lions are fighting. Jared Goff is looking good. Plus, the Bears want a new stadium and the Vikings might sign a former Lions #1 pick.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:06:26] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:25] - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News [0:38:46] - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan [1:02:24] - Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News [1:13:50] - Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research & Communications [1:26:37] - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist [1:38:45] - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman [2:00:22] - Tudor Dixon, Republican Candidate for Governor [2:15:20] - Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star - PitchLogic.com
We dug into your Twitter questions - on Tom Izzo, MSU basketball recruiting (as another recruit committed), what makes a successful MSU football season, the changing dynamic of the MSU-Michigan football rivalry, the angst of being a Tigers fan in the Al Avila era and more. Plus, Premier League best bets from Harry and us.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:27:23] - Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk [0:39:15] - Susy Avery, Former Director of Public Affairs for Governor Engler and Former Chair of the Michigan Republican Party [1:03:58] - Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State [1:12:36] - Tom Watkins, Expert on China and Former State Superintendent of Schools and State Mental Health Director [1:27:36] - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist [1:39:04] - Rusty Hills, Lecturer in Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan & served as Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party and as a Senior Adviser to Attorney General Bill Schuette and Governor John Engler [2:01:23] - Antonio Ciaccia, CEO of 46brooklyn Research & President of 3 Axis Advisors [2:17:14] - G.T. Long, Author of "A Distant Rumble - The Unnoticed, Unreported World Of Grassroots Politics” [2:27:09] - Joel Gilbert, Author of “Michelle Obama 2024: Her Real Life Story and Plan for Power” and Director of the Documentary “Michelle Obama 2024”
In August 2021, Hip Hop Appreciation month became a state holiday. One year after this important milestone, All of the Above Hip Hop Academy (AOTA) will be hosting its first annual AOTA Hip Hop week. To kick off the celebration, AOTA partnered with Lansing Parks and Recreation to offer a 5-day camp concluding with a breaking competition called the "Cap City Jam." Joining Chris to share and discuss the rundown of events is the Executive Director of All of the Above Hip Hop Academy, Ozay Moore!
NFL camps have opened and Lions OT Penei Sewell is pancaking teammates in practice. Cleveland Browns quarterback, Deshaun Watson, is suspended six games as a result of over two-dozen sexual assault allegations. __________
Host Doug Warren and his guests don’t serve up cornbread, just unvarnished facts and opinions about your Detroit Lions and the National Football League.
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[0:01:18] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:25:59] - Bob Carr, Candidate (R) for State Representative MI-107 Mackinac Island [0:35:38] - Ralph Rebandt, Oakland County Pastor and Republican Candidate for Governor [0:57:33] - Garrett Soldano, Republican Candidate for Governor [1:08:25] - Ryan Kelley, Republican Candidate for Governor\ [1:16:44] - Judge Julie O'Neill, 56A District Court [1:22:57] - Kevin Rinke, Republican Candidate for Governor [1:35:37] - Tudor Dixon, Republican Candidate for Governor [1:57:20] - Sam Singh, Former House Democratic Leader - East Lansing and Candidate for State Senate MI-28 [2:02:32] - Dr.Sherry4Congress, Republican Candidate for Congress MI-5 [2:11:20] - Triston Cole, Former State Representative (R) Mancelona and Candidate for State Senate MI-37
Jack and Doug Warren discuss the changes in Allen Park in year two of Dan Campbell's regime.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - LIVE from the Battle Creek Country Club for the 2022 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship 👇
[0:03:11] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:21:20] - Amber Ballard, Public Relations and Social Media Manager at FireKeepers Casino Hotel [0:39:05] - Amelia Garvey, Professional Golfer competing in the 2022 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship - Epson Tour & 3-time All-American at USC Trojans Women's Golf\ [0:44:47] - Jake Harris, Player Relations Manager for the Michigan Lottery [1:00:52] - Kathy George, CEO of FireKeepers Casino Hotel [1:12:56] - Mark A. Behnke, Mayor of Battle Creek [1:27:54] - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) [1:40:02] - Roy Schindele, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mission Inn Resort and Club [2:00:52] - Mark Rolfing, NBC Golf Channel Analyst [2:12:18] - Sarah White, Professional Golfer competing in the 2022 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship - Epson Tour & Winner of the 29th Michigan PGA Women's Open Championship
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:03:43] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:03] - John Sellek, Founder and CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs [0:43:47] - Beth DeShone, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Education Project [1:15:56] - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism & President of the Michigan Association of CVBs [1:27:07] - Fred Upton, U.S. Congressman (R) St. Joseph [1:42:16] - Michael LaFaive, Director of Fiscal Policy for The Mackinac Center for Public Policy [2:02:14] - Rep. Bill Huizenga, U.S. Congressman (R) Zeeland [2:13:03] - Brett White, Korn Ferry Tour Player from Caledonia and Winner of the Tournament of Champions [2:27:02] - Peter Schorsch, Publisher of FloridaPolitics
We opened with a discussion on MSU football recruiting in an NIL world and dug into the latest Big Ten expansion reports, and what it might look like if Big Ten athletes share TV revenue. Then, a good conversation with Lansing State Journal's Ryan Black - his MSU football observations from media day, and his reporting last weekend on Xavier Booker. Plus, NFL season wins over-unders with Harry Gagnon.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:07:16] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:28:53] - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial [0:39:32] - Ken Horn, State Senator (R) Frankenmuth [1:03:25] - Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) [1:14:03] - Lori Doughty, External Affairs Director for AT&T [1:30:19] - Bill Shriver, President and COO of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club [1:34:39] - Dominick Miller, Group Travel and Special Events Coordinator for Mackinac State Historic Parks [1:39:12] - Saul Anuzis, Former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party - SaulNews.com [2:00:57] - Dan Casey Dunn, Host of "Really Makes You Think" Podcast [2:17:26] - Nan Casey, Attorney/Mediator and Personal Trainer [2:28:09] - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman
Kristin connects with her daughter, Brinn Beltzer, who has made her life so incredibly rewarding, entertaining, adventurous, and so full of love. She is fierce, emotionally intelligent, a go-getter, smart as a whip, and one of the most decent people on this planet!
Rooted Reverence took place in Mason, MI this June and exceeded expectations, and taught everyone a thing or two about arts promotion. To talk about all this and more, Chris welcomes back a friend of the show - the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the perils and challenges of MSU football recruiting in an NIL world, on MSU, U-M and Lions season wins over-unders, on Izzo's chase for Xavier Booker, making money betting against the Tigers, and more.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:05:28] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:28:10] - Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News [039:35] - Tim Hygh, CEO Mackinac Island Tourism [1:00:59] - Scott Ellis, Executive Director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association [1:12:41] - Ralph Rebrandt, Oakland County Pastor and Candidate for MI Governor [1:30:45] - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan [1:39:47] - Michael LaFaive, Director of Fiscal Policy for The Mackinac Center for Public Policy [2:00:59] - Michael Kernicki; Director of Golf at Ave Maria University, Ambassador for True North Golf, Founder of the Golf Guidance Group [2:13:53] - Annie Patnaude, Director of Americans for Prosperity-Michigan [2:21:00] - Martin Armes, Carolinas Golf and Sports Enthusiast [2:27:19] - Albert Scaglione, Founder and CEO of the Park West Gallery
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:06:30] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:08] - Ryan D. Kelley for 50th Governor of Michigan (R) [0:39:12] - John Truscott, President of Truscott Rossman and Vice Chairman of the Michigan State Capitol Commission [1:16:18] - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center [1:27:02] - Senator Tom Barrett (R) Charlotte, Candidate for U.S. Congress MI-7 [1:41:44] - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman [2:00:51] - Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Writer/Photographer and Author of “Understanding Michigan Black Bear” and “Great Michigan Deer Tales – Book 8” - www.RichardPSmith.com [2:17:05] - Larry Olmsted, Author of “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and “Real Food / Fake Food”, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA Today - The Travel Food Guy [2:27:05] - Billy Sleeman, Avid Sailer/Competitive Racer/ Saugatuck Yacht Club member and Co-Founder of Jolly Madison Sailing Club
A rich smorgasbord of a show - beginning with a conversation on my worst takes and the words from SEC football media day that MSU fans fear, before a great conversation with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman on Big Ten expansion, future schedules and realignment and this coming season. Then, college football season-win over-unders with Harry and 45 minutes of your Twitter questions.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(0:02:39) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:11] - Garrett L Soldano, Candidate (R) for Governor [0:39:07] - Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star (Brewers, Cardinals, Indians, Athletics, Cubs, Expos and Giants) and Detroit Tigers Broadcaster - www.PitchLogic.com [1:02:59] - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism [1:12:33] - Donna Brandenburg, Candidate for Governor - US Taxpayers Party of Michigan [1:27:52] - Quentin Messer Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation [1:42:32] - Beth DeShone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project [2:00:49] - Stan Gordon, UFO/Anomalies Investigator
Summer is in full swing, and calendars are filling up. In this episode Chris welcomes back a good friend of the show, Chris Sell - the Executive Director of Lansing 5:01, to discuss their summer calendar!
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(0:07:11) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (0:27:46) - Kyle Melinn, Editor for MIRS News (0:39:55) - Chris Shepler, Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Service (1:12:30) - Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort (1:28:09) - Mark Griffin, President of the Michigan Petroleum Association (1:38:41) - Kevin Rinke, Republican Candidate for Governor (2:12:22) - Brian Bailey, General Manager of the Pink Pony on Mackinac Island (2:26:47) - Fahad Nazer, Spokespoerson of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
In our return, we dug into our hot takes and yours – on Big Ten football realignment, what's real about what MSU's Pierre Brooks is doing at Moneyball, MSU and Michigan football recruiting, Jim Harbaugh's future, betting golf, Al Avila, Carmen Electra and more.
Mary is joined by Terri Bettinger, Executive Director of the Michigan Professional Insurance Agents, which aims to help Independent Agencies to connect with one another. "We do this with events, Webinars, CE Classes and so much more. Michigan PIA is a one stop place for agents to get answers to different insurance questions."
It’s been a year since the Capital Area Manufacturing Council hired its new Executive Director. We had her on soon after her appointment, now it’s time for an update! Joining Chris to discuss the progress of CAMC is their Executive Director, Cindy Kangas!
In our final show until mid-July, we dug into your Twitter questions – on USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten, which schools might be next in the Big Ten's expansion, Chris Ilitch's tone-deaf assessment of the Tigers, Miles Bridges' domestic violence charges, Emoni Bates at Eastern Michigan and more, including The Rube's story about nearly burning down a house with fireworks.
We opened with takeaways on MSU's basketball team from the Moneyball Pro-Am - on Mady Sissoko, Jaxon Kohler, Carson Cooper, Pierre Brooks and AJ Hoggard especially. Plus we dig into MSU's basketball schedule and what a division-less Big Ten might look mean for MSU football. Then The Athletic's James Edwards joined us talking Pistons (as a trade was happening!), digging into expectations for draft picks Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren and what the Pistons might do in free agency. And, finally, the great Harry Gagnon with his tennis, golf, baseball and USFL best bets.
The pandemic has changed the world, in virtually every way. One group caught in the fallout are the non-profits. Joining Chris to share the story of how not-for-profit organizations have navigated their way through these troubling times are Rich Howard - the VP of Fund Development for the Davies Project, Nada Charara - Director of Development for American Red Cross, Carmen Turner - President/CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing, and Demphna Krikorian - Senior Director of Development for Child and Families Charites!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – projecting Michigan State football season wins and why, the Pistons' draft and future, Max Christie as an NBA player, AJ Hoggard next season, Al Avila's tenure and future and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU freshmen big men on Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper, the Pistons' draft and what it means for them in free agency, on Max Christie's fit with the Lakers, the Free Press suing for the details of Mel Tucker's contract and more.
We dug into our hot takes and yours - on the Moneyball Pro-Am and what it could do for MSU basketball and MSU fans alike, on MSU football recruiting and what's fair to expect, on Al Avila and the Tigers, on who the Pistons should draft this week, and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on MSU football recruiting, how many years it would take for MSU to truly contend nationally, Draymond Green's place in MSU lore, who's MSU's best chance at having a Big Ten basketball player of the year candidate and more – including The Rube's lap-dance-for-Father's-Day story and live proof that Josh Groban isn't a very good singer.
We dug into Michigan State football's surge of recruiting momentum, what it means for MSU's program and where it's all headed. Then The Athletic's James Edwards joined us with insight on the Pistons' thinking heading into the NBA draft and what could happen with Jerami Grant. Plus, Harry Gagnon's U.S. Open and NBA Finals picks and our regrets over bets we didn't make.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
[0:03:18] - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group [0:27:03] - George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States (Archive) [0:38:57] - Jean Becker, Former Chief of Staff to Former President George H. W. Bush and Author of "The Man I Knew: The Amazing Story of George H. W. Bush's Post-Presidency" [1:01:28] - Ken Raynor, Head Professional Cape Arundel GC in Kennebunkport and Coral Creek Club in Boca Grande Author of “I Call Him Mr. President - Stories of Golf, Fishing and Life with my Friend George HW Bush” [1:30:25] - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communication for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan [1:40:52] - Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort [2:01:17] - Jim Remy, Past President of the PGA of America [2:13:01] - Sports Broadcaster/Author; Voice of the Bruins Now Also Working with the Red Sox
Lansing has produced a lot of talented people, and talented people are often lured away to chase their dreams elsewhere. However, every now and then we get a star to return home. Joining Chris to share his journey and a few of the ways he’s currently giving back to his community is former basketball star and current candidate for State Representative in the 77th District and owner of Blue Print Athletes, Jon Horford!
We returned from vacation Sunday night, digging into our hot takes and yours – on MSU football's immense recruiting momentum, Mel Tucker, the Thomas Kelley MSU basketball hire, the Tigers, Casey Mize, LIV, marriage and more.
🎙 Today's show LIVE from Nemacolin Resort starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(0:01:26) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (0:27:23) - Kevin Helm, Executive Director of the Michigan PGA (0:40:13) - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News (1:02:34) - Michael Kernicki; Director of Golf at Ave Maria University, Ambassador for True North Golf, Founder of the Golf Guidance Group (1:15:02) - State Representative Matt Hall (R) Marshall (1:28:53) - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1:39:01) - Roger Faulkner, Former Financial Planner (2:01:04) - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund (2:12:45) - Kelly O'Donnell, Director of Golf at Nemacolin (2:27:09) - Katlyn Hatcher, Spa Director at Nemacolin
When it comes to creating a vibrant and sustainable community, a component in the discussion is often the variety of housing options available. Joining Chris to share the story of a new housing opportunity coming to Mid-Michigan is the Vice President of Operations for Traditions Management, Rose Siddle!
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(0:07:43) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (0:27:11) - Kiernan Carroll, Chief of Staff and Head of Government Affairs for ZeroEyes (0:40:00) - Cathy Cooper, Executive Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic (1:02:57) - Chris Shepler, Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry (1:13:20) - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan (1:28:47) - Dr. Michael Greiner, Gas Guru and Assistant Professor of Management at Oakland University (1:43:00) - Paul Long, CEO of the Michigan Catholic Conference (2:14:13) - Cary Campbell, Golf Course Developer (2:27:03) - Tom Watkins, Former State Superintendent of Schools and State Mental Health Director and an Expert on China
🎙 Today's show LIVE from the Mackinac Policy Conference 2022 #MPC22 starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(0:03:30) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (0:26:52) - Jim Haveman, Former Director for the Michigan Department of Community Health under GOV’s Engler & Snyder (0:39:26) - Brad Williams, Vice President of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber (1:00:54) - Ken Dallafior, Executive Vice President of Commercial Business for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1:12:33) - Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan (1:27:42) - David Lewis, President of AT&T Michigan (1:39:08) - Garrett Soldano for Governor 2022, Republic Candidate for Governor (1:48:29) - Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino (2:00:41) - Bill Hobson, Michigan Golf Live Radio/TV (2:14:18) - Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (2:20:51) - Cary Campbell, Golf Course Designer (2:27:37) - Chad Livengood, Politics Editor at the Detroit News
🎙 Today's show LIVE from the Mackinac Policy Conference 2022 #MPC22 starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(0:06:43) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (0:28:38) - Ryan Duffy, Communications Strategist for Enbridge (0:39:41) - Žygimantas Pavilionis, International Secretary of Homeland Union (1:01:06) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of #Michigan (1:12:59) - State Senator Jim Ananich, Senate Democratic Leader (D) Flint & Donna Lasinski, House Democratic Leader (D) Scio Township (1:27:26) - Daniel Loepp, President/CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan & Amy Loepp, Chair of the Michigan Children's Trust Fund Board of Directors (1:39:42) - Rep. Bill Huizenga, U.S. Congressman (R) Zeeland (2:01:32) - Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Congresswoman (D) MI-8 (2:12:47) - Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State (2:27:19) - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman and Member of the Board of Trustees at Oakland University & Deb Muchmore, CEO of Deb Muchmore Consulting & Brian Calley, President/CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan and Member of the Board of Trustees at Oakland University (2:41:31) - Joe Comartin, Consul General of Canada in Detroit
🎙 Today's show LIVE from the Mackinac Policy Conference 2022 #MPC22 starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(02:32) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (27:22) - Garrick Rochow, President/CEO at Consumers Energy (38:58) - Rep. Debbie Dingell, U.S. Congresswoman (D) Dearborn (1:01:22) - Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (1:14:03) - Susan Corbin, Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (1:20:49) - Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort (1:27:42) - Quentin Messer Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (1:38:55) - Dan Kildee, U.S. Congressman (D) Flint (2:01:36) - Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President of Oakland University & Melissa Seifert, Associate State Director of Government Affairs for AARP Michigan (2:13:09) - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2:26:56) - Dana Nessel, Attorney General of Michigan (2:41:42) - Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Senator (D) Lansing & Gary Peters, U.S. Senator (D) Bloomfield Township
Kristin connects with Taylor Kulju and Annah Duffey from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce who are among the many young professionals navigating this ever-changing workplace. They are both sharing their talents with the Chamber and know that the key to supporting business is tacking big and small issues and being a problem solver.
🎙 Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:05 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial 6:45 - Sean Bertolino, Ingham County GOP Secretary 7:06 - Pat Moody, WSJM – on being with John Daly & Chris Shepler, Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Service 7:18 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 7:33 - Micheal Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm 7:45 - Rep Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (R) Tipton/Jackson 8:06 - Tudor Dixon, Republican Candidate for Governor 8:18 - Jason Hayes, Director of Environmental Policy at the Mackinac Center
Mr. Rogers famously stated “look for the helpers. You will always find people trying to help” and our next guests are clearly fit that billing. Joining Chris to share the story of the Davies Project is the Executive Director, Pam Miklavcic, the VP Fund Development, Rich Howard, and Board of Director, Mikhail Murshak!
In our final show before a break for The Rube's wedding, we dug into your Twitter questions on Michigan State basketball's roster, on Big Ten realignment, what would make for better divisions and whether it makes sense to get rid of divisions altogether, which appears to be happening. Also, Izzo's staff, MSU and U-M football season wins over-unders, The Rube's pending nuptials and more.
We dug into MSU's basketball roster with former Division I assistant coach and MSU graduate assistant Rick Carter - on why Izzo isn't adding a transfer, the potential of the current roster and where NIL and the transfer portal are taking the sport. Plus, NBA, NFL, golf and soccer bets with Harry Gagnon.
If you’re in mid-Michigan, you know ScrapFest 12 is coming this summer, led by Friedland Industries. Joining Chris to share the ScrapFest story and to highlight the upcoming event is the Vice President of Friedland Insustries, Joel Conn!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Tom Izzo's approach to Michigan State's basketball roster, what expectations should be for next year's MSU team, what American sports can learn from an epic Premier League final weekend, great bets, the Tigers, Tiger Woods and more, including appearances by Yoda voice and Coach K voice.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Tom Izzo's decision to stand pat with Michigan State's roster, the potential perils of doing so, MSU football, the early betting line for the Spartans and Wolverines, life, love and some fun comparisons.
Mary is joined by Laura Woyach, Professor of Accounting at Santa Barbara City College in California, to share some insight what it takes to make a career in education!
We dug into my conversation with Tom Izzo and why MSU isn't adding a transfer big man, then dove into which players might be there for the Pistons to select with the fifth pick in the NBA draft. Plus, Harry Gagnon's PGA championship, NBA and NHL picks.
Kristin connects with Kobe Rochester and Noel Garcia of the Wilson Talent Center at Ingham ISD where they are serving as student and instructor as well as mentor and mentee. The ISD is providing wonderful opportunities to young people interested in real world experience and setting them on a path to success!
Michigan is made up of many special organizations serving our communities and joining Chris to help highlight one such organization called "Origami Rehabilitation" is their President and CEO, Tammy Hannah!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the perils of eliminating of divisions in Big Ten football and how to make it work, on the big-time recruits visiting Mel Tucker's program, on the sense of things with MSU basketball, on wives showing up in the studio and nearly ending the show and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, how much faith fans should have in him, where the program is headed, how MSU can compete in NIL, the Tigers, Lions, that moment when we thought our significant others might leave us, and more. Plus, what we're betting and, off the top, our thoughts on Adreian Payne.
The Fledge is a space best described by their self-written summary which reads “We are in this together, there is no they. The Fledge is value driven. We value ourselves, each other and our environment. We value a diverse community filled with gifts. We are radically inclusive striving to allow everyone to pursue their own happiness. We work hard to have a zero barrier to entry. We want you to come to the Fledge with all the gifts you have to offer the community, and we want to make available to you all of the gifts our community has. We thrive on diversity, we thrive on synchronicity, and we thrive on our many symbiotic relationships.” Joining Chris to discuss this amazing space is the founder, Jerry Norris!
We dug into our hot takes and yours - on MSU basketball, the Spartans' new big man recruit, what should be done in the transfer portal and how much patience fans should have, on Tom Izzo, on the Tigers, Al Avila, AJ Hinch and the pivotal week ahead, and more.
Mary is joined by Tim Broxholm, Author and Creator of Connect Master Introduction to Business.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Max Christie's decision ahead, MSU competing in the NIL era, MSU's hire of hockey coach Adam Nightingale, over-unders for the Lions and Spartans, MSU football transfers and more.
Kristin connects with Zack Armstrong, Owner of Allied Integrated Wealth, who's a long time friend that started his own wealth management business two years ago in the height of the pandemic. With offices in Lansing and Grand Rapids, Zack is building Allied Integrated Wealth into a powerhouse and is showing young professionals that leaders come in all ages!
We dug in on the hire of Adam Nightingale as MSU's new hockey coach, as the show went off the rails, rescued by a good conversation by the Freep's Dave Birkett on the Lions' draft, before making hoops, soccer and golf picks with Harry.
Running a business is monumentally difficult. Luckily, there are several resources out there to help you along the way. Joining Chris to discuss those resources - made available by the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - is the organization's Capital Area Regional Director, Laurie Lonsdorf!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the mess that is NIL, MSU basketball recruiting, the NFL draft for MSU and the Lions, where the Tigers are headed and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on what MSU basketball and Tom Izzo might do in the transfer portal, the Lions' draft (Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams, etc.), Kenneth Walker to the Seahawks, NIL issues bubbling, intimate interviews, gambling with money you don't have and more.
A great conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on who the Detroit Lions will draft and the state of Michigan State and Michigan's football rosters. Plus, Harry Gagnon's NBA picks and NFL draft props, and a can't-miss Premier League parlay.
Michigan offers a tremendous amount of support for entrepreneurs in this great. Joining Chris to discuss the newest program to engage in called "Elevate" is the Chief Equity and Development Officer of LEAP - the Lansing Economic Area Partnership - Tony Willis & the Director of Client and Community Relations at PNC Bank, Jen Sturdy!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the reasons for your concerns about MSU basketball, Max Christie, MSU's running back situation, the Lions' draft, the slumping Tigers, Miguel Cabrera, bad soccer takes, dumb things we've said and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions - on the state of Michigan State's basketball roster, next year's likely lineup, possible incoming transfers, whether it's worth MSU kicking the tires on Emoni Bates, over-under for MSU and Michigan football wins and more.
Off the top, we dug into Julius Marble's departure from MSU and Joey Hauser's return and what it means for the Spartans. Then a great conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on the MSU hoops roster, the Tigers and Lions draft.
Kristin connects with Amy Loepp and Suzanne Greenberg who are gearing up for the Children’s Trust Fund's 20th Anniversary Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event on May 17th. The Trust Fund is an incredible organization and it's very exciting to talk about their progress!
Whether you call it the Great Resignation or the Great Reassessment, if you talk to an employer chances are they are seeking new talent and are having trouble finding them. The pandemic has forced some of the workforce to change the way they work, and others have simply decided they want to work differently. Joining Chris from a company offering assistance during this Great Reassessment is the Managing Director of Atomic Object, Brittany Hunter!
We dug into our hot takes and yours - on what we learned about MSU's football team Saturday, what to expect this season, on ways MSU could make the spring game event better, on Emoni Bates, the Tigers and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on MSU football's roster, recruiting and critical position battles this Saturday and beyond, on MSU basketball, Malik Hall's future and what the roster might look like, and on the Lions, Pistons and Tigers, things we've thrown at people and more.
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(3:27) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (16:20) - Brian Morley, Attorney at Fraser Trebilcock (29:13) - Brian Wheeler, Media Relations Manager for Consumers Energy (30:38) - Clark Sinclair, Director of Golf at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort (39:40 - End of Show) - Bob Moore, Cameraman for ESPN and Co-host for remainder of today's show (1:06:21) - Beth DeShone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project (1:14:18) - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) (1:28:30) - Jeffrey Walsh, Bishop of Gaylord (1:42:32) - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino (2:01:51) - Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All- Star and Detroit Tigers Broadcaster (PitchLogic.com) (2:12:35) - Father Thomas Willis, Paster at Cathedral Basilica of St.Augustine (2:20:59) - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and of the Michigan Association of CVBs (2:27:50) - Mike Van Beek, Director of Research at the Mackinac Center
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(3:55) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (27:09) - Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com (41:20) - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News (1:03:41) - John Clements, Executive Chef at Mission Point Resort (1:14:10) - Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy for Americans for Prosperity (1:28:40) - Dennis Muchmore, Goverment Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman LLP (2:01:27) - Daniel J. Loepp, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2:27:30) - Larry Olmsted aka The Travel Food Guy, Author of “Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding” and “Real Food / Fake Food”, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
Off the top we dug into the possibilities for MSU's basketball lineup, if Joey Hauser stays and Malik Hall changes positions. And do MSU fans have a responsibility to make an effort to get to the spring football game? Plus, a great conversation with The Athletic's James Edwards (17:32) on Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' future and who they're targeting in the draft. And our NBA, golf and Premier League picks with Harry.
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(7:17) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (27:53) - State Representative Jack O'Malley (R) Lake Ann (40:35) - Dan Casey Dunn. WildChina (1:00:54) - Chad Livengood, Senior Editor at Crain's Detroit (1:12:36) - Liz Ware, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Point Resort & (1:15:05) - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center (1:27:28) - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1:39:32) - Dr. Paul Kubicek, Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Oakland University (2:13:40) - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan (2:29:06) - Eileen Jurczak, Founder and CEO of Xonic Golf
Paying for higher education, and the rising student loan debt is a hot topic these days. There is a resource to assist with your long term planning to fund higher education that you may not be familiar with. Joining Chris to discuss the value the Michigan Education Trust brings is their Executive Director, Diane Brewer!
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(7:10) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (16:44) - Phil Werz, President & CEO of Pinehurst/Southern Pines/Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (29:54) - Elizabeth Clement, Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court (39:48) - Brian Morley, Attorney for Fraser Trebilcock (1:04:16) - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism (1:12:40) - Michael Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm (1:27:07) - Mathew Schneider, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan (1:41:29) - Scott Ellis, Executive Director of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (1:48:55) - Martin Armes, Carolinas Golf and Sports Enthusiast\ (2:01:25) - Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm (2:14:02) - Michael Kernicki, Ambassador for True North Golf and Founder of the Golf Guidance Group (2:27:18) - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's basketball roster and football spring game and hopes and worries about this football season, on Juwan Howard to the Lakers, the Tigers' opening weekend, the Masters, jackass reporters who might also be jerks and more.
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
(7:38) - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group (27:10) - Tom Shields, Senior Advisor at Marketing Resource Group (30:22) - Cary Mitchelson, Director of Operations at College Fields (40:38) - Jon Morosi, Analyst for MLB Network TV and On-Air Reporter for FOX Sports (1:04:02) - Michael Kernicki, Ambassador for True North Golf and Founder of the Golf Guidance Group (1:14:19) - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan (1:21:31) - John McMurray, Michigan's Big Show Meteorologist (1:28:30) - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) (1:40:37) - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino (2:01:57) - Alison Metcalfe, Executive VP for Tourism Ireland (2:13:32) - Lary Sorensen, Former Major Leage Pitcher/All-Star and Detroit Tigers Broadcaster (www.PitchLogic.com) (2:27:37) - Jason Hayes, Director of Environmental Policy at the Mackinac Center
We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU's basketball roster, on Joey Hauser, Mady Sissoko and potential transfers, on Dwayne Stephens' departure to WMU, whether anyone with go with him, and who might replace him, on MSU football this season and how close the program is to contending, on Tiger Woods and the Tigers and more.
Michiganders have pretty solid access to quality baseball. Most are loyal to their beloved Detroit Tigers, but if you roam around the state you can find serious baseball in many cities. Joining Chris to discuss the kick-off to what we hope is a normal, non-pandemic affected, season is the GM of the Lansing Lugnuts, Tyler Parsons!
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Jack Bergman, U.S. Congressman (R) Watersmeet 6:45 - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism & Dave Lorenz, VP of Travel Michigan & Whitney Waara, Chief Operating Officer for Traverse City Tourism 7:06 - Pat Moody, Retired Mornign Air Personality at Mid-West Family Broadcast Group & Al Pscholka, Former State Representative (R) Berrien County 7:18 - Dr. Michael Ybarra, Emergency Medicine Physician and VP of Medical Affairs and Strategic Alliances at PhRMA 7:33 - Rep. Elissa Slotkin, U.S. Congresswoman (D) MI-8 7:45 - Tom Barrett, State Senator (R) Charlotte, Candidate (R) U.S. Congress MI-7 8:06 - Fred Upton, U.S. Congressman (R) St. Joseph
We dug into Dwayne Stephens' departure from MSU's basketball coaching staff, what it means for the Spartans, Joey Hauser's possible return. Then, Harry Gagnon's MLB season wins picks and best Masters bets, followed by a conversation with Brendan Quinn at the Masters, on Tigers Woods, Max Christie and more.
Kristin connects with Kurt Berryman, the Executive Director of the Michigan AutoDealers Association, who’s been one of Lansing’s top lobbyist for years and has built his career by having an incredible sense of humor and an understanding of who he is and his proud authenticity.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Rep. Debbie Dingell, U.S. Congresswoman (D) Dearborn 7:06 - Alex Isenstadt, Reporter for POLITICO 7:18 - Major General Gregory Vadnais, Former Adjutant General for The State of Michigan and Former Commanding General 38th Infantry Division Mechanized 7:33 - Tim Dickson, Executive Director of the Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association 7:45 - Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 8:06 - Rep Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (R) Tipton/Jackson 8:33 - U.S. Congressman John Moolenaar (R) Midland
As the world opens back up on the heels of the Coronavirus pandemic, social activities are resuming. Concerts, festivals and travel are returning swiftly. Joining Chris to discuss an annual event that had to hit pause then go into hybrid mode are three founding members of the Capital City Film Festival - Cameron Gnass, Nicole Szymczak, and Payal Ravani!
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Beth LeBlanc, Reporter for the Detroit News 6:45 - Beth DeShone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project 7:18 - Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm 7:33 - Saul Anuzis, Former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party - SaulsNews.com 7:45 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 8:06 - Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 8:33 - Cary Campbell, Golf Course Developer
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Max Christie's decision to test the NBA draft waters and the odds he'll return to Michigan State, on what MSU needs to do in the transfer portal, the end of Coach K (with lots of Coach K voice impressions from the Rube), the greatest weeks in sports coming this November and December, and more.
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Michigan Supreme Court Justice David Viviano 7:18 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:33 - Mayor Rosalynn Bliss of Grand Rapids 7:45 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center 8:18 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 8:33 - James Hohman, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Center
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Dan Grazier, Senior Defense Policy Fellow at The Project on Government Oversight 6:45 - Theresa Sisung, Associate Field Crops & Advisor Team Specialist with Michigan Farm Bureau
7:06 - Sandy Baruahm, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber 7:18 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Rep Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (R) Tipton/Jackson
8:06 - Ken Dallafior, Former NFL Player with the Detroit Lions 8:18 - G.T. Long, Author of "A Distant Rumble - The Unnoticed, Unreoprted World of Grassroots Politics" 8:33 - Jon Horford for State Representative (D) MI-77
A little more than a year ago, Chris interviewed a local company that was growing by leaps and bounds. In this episode, we get to visit again with Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists - a mid-Michigan physical therapy firm - and learn about many of their new endeavors from the Chief Executive Officer of ORS, Kevin Barclay!
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Brandon Haney, Championship Director of the @KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship 6:45 - Richard McLellan, President of The Oxford Foundation 7:06 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:18 - Kathy George, CEO of FireKeepers Casino Hotel 7:33 - Ryan Jay, One of America's Most Popular National Film Critics (RyanJayReviews.com) 7:45 - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau 8:06 - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund 8:18 - Donna Barbera, Actress 8:33 - Mike Hughes, MikeHughes.tv
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Scorr S. Powell, Author of "Rediscovering America" and Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute 6:45 - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau 7:06 - State Representative Terry J. Sabo (D) Muskegon 7:18 - Dr. Diane Hartmus, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Oakland University 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Jim Hoffa Jr., Retired President of Teamster's Union 8:18 - Tim Sowton, VP of Government Affairs & Public Policy at Business Leaders for Michigan 8:33 - Larry Olmsted, Author, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State's basketball roster, who might leave, what sort of player they might bring in, what next year's team has to become to be considered a success, if U-M should replace MSU in the Champions Classic, whether the Tigers will win over 78.5 games, if the Lions should drive QB Willis and more. And an update on The Rube.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Annie Patnaude, Director of Americans for Prosperity-Michigan 7:18 - Matthew Shneider, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communication at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Ben DeGrow, Director of Education Policy at the Mackinac Center 8:06 - John Sellek, Founder and Ceo of the Michigan Political Consulting Firm Harbor Strategic Public Affairs 8:18 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and the Michigan Association of CVBs 8:33 - Dr. Edward Rosick, Writer and Physician and Author of "Deep Roots"
A good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor on the state of MSU hoops, the anxiety of fans, how close the Spartans truly are to contending, and also Michigan's run and why it's happened. Plus, picking the Sweet 16 games with Harry.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - David Hall, Found and CEO of Hall Financial 6:45 - Jenell Leonard, Owner of Marketing Resource Group 7:06 - Brian Morley, Attorney at Fraser Trebilcock 7:18 - Liz Ware, VP of Sale and Marketing at Mission Point Resort 7:33 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman 8:06 - Beth DeShone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project 8:18 - Neal Rubin, Columnist for the Detroit Free Press 8:33 - Michael Kernicki, Ambassador for True North Golf and Founder of the Golf Guidance Group
Kristin connects with Gina Thorsen, President of Stormy Kromer - based in Ironwood, MI (Upper Peninsula). She has established herself as the next generation of leadership for her family owned business, making Stormy Kromer hats and apparel all the rage from babies to those closing in on 100!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on this MSU basketball season, the NCAA tournament performances, the loss to Duke and what's ahead for roster and program. Plus, U-M's Sweet 16 run, Juwan Howard, the Big Ten's flop, college refs and more.
If you’re like Chris, you enjoy live music, great art, and community events. Sadly, he usually must travel out of mid-Michigan to Grand Rapids or Detroit to see some of those things he's interested in. Joining Chris to share the newly announced Ovation music and arts center coming to Lansing is the Director of the Lansing Public Media Center, Dominic Cochran!
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News 6:45 - Chris Shepler, Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Service
7:06 - Aric Nesbitt, State Senator (R) Lawton 7:18 - Cary Campbell, Golf Course Developer & Mike Vasievich, Fishing/Forestry Expert and Former Research Scientist for the USDA Forest Service 7:27 - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism 7:33 - Michael Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm 7:45 - Jim Holcomb, President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber
8:06 - G.T. Long, Author of "A Distant Rumble - The Unnoticed, Unreported World of Grassroots Politics"
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Tom Watkins, Expert on China and Former State Superintendent of Schools and State Mental Health Director 6:45 - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism
7:06 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:18 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing for FireKeepers Casino
8:06 - Ken Dallafior, Former NFL Player with the Detroit Lions 8:18 - Dr. Luke McCrone, Gastroenterologist from McLaren Northern Michigan 8:33 - Steve Delie, Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center and the Center's Policy Lead on Transparency and Open Government
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:18 - Lynne Kelleher, Author of "The Green and White House - Ireland and the US Presidents" 6:33 - Garrett L Soldano, Candidate (R) for Governor of Michigan
7:06 - Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm 7:18 - Neil Mullally, Board Member and a Founder of "Michigan Irish American Hall of Fame" 7:33 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman 7:45 - Mike Franco, President of Pure Green Lawn and Tree Professionals
8:06 - Brian Nation, Former Master Distiller at Jameson and new Distiler at O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. 8:33 - Jeff Wallach, Author of "Everyone Here Is From Somewhere Else"
We made our NCAA tournament picks with Harry, including MSU vs. Davidson as one of the lines we really like. Plus, a good conversation with Davidson play-by-play voice Jarod Latch on Foster Loyer, the Wildcats and their matchup with MSU. Then, your Twitter questions on MSU basketball, Spartan football and more.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group\ 6:33 - Michael Brown, Captian with the Michigan State Police and Candidate (R) for Governor 6:45 - Vicky Mennare, Co-Chair on the Board of Directors for the AFSP Michigan Chapter
7:06 - Noel McMeel, Executive Head Chef at the Lough Erne Golf Resort 7:18 - Cameron Pickford, Communication Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Rep Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (R) Tipton/Jackson 8:06 - Sam Klemet, President/CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters & Karole White, Retired President/CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Last fall Chris introduced this episode's guest, and at the time there was major excitement, but also more questions than answers. In case you missed it, Lansing is getting its own professional basketball team and they tip off their inaugural season on March 18th. Here to discuss the launch of the Lansing Pharaoh’s is Founder & President, Chris Jackson!
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Chris Ventura, Midwest Director of the Consumer Energy Alliance 6:45 - Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism
7:18 - Mark Griffin, President of the Michigan Petroleum Association 7:33 - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist 7:45 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino
8:06 - Cary Campbell, Golf Course Developer 8:18 - Jim Meyers, Long-time Nashvillian and Veteran Food Industry Expert
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's NCAA tournament draw, on the matchup with Davidson and Foster Loyer, on facing Duke and ending Coach K's run, on U-M's NCAA tourney bid and draw, and more.
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 6:45 - Don McLean, Grammy Awards Honoree, a Songwriter Hall-of-Fame Member and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
7:06 - Lary Sorensen, Former MLB All-Star Pitcher and Detroit Tigers Broadcaster 7:18 - Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr. (D) East Lansing 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino
8:06 - Jenn Schott, Nashville Based Songwriter and Public Speaker 8:18 - Jim Myers, Longtime Nashvillian and Veteran Food Industry Expert 8:33 - Michael Hayes, President of C.B. Ragland
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - State Representative Jack O'Malley (R) Lake Ann 6:45 - Beth DeShone, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Boat Building School
7:06 - Brian Morley, Attorney at Fraser Trebilcock 7:18 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 7:33 - Jason Hayes, Director of Environmental Policy at the Mackinac Center 7:45 - Greg Johnson, Golf Writer and Chairman off the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame
8:06 - Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Lead Play-by-Play Announcer (NFL, NCAA Hoops, Golf) 8:18 - Joe Pagetta, Director of Communications at the Tennessee State Museum 8:33 - Janna Graber, Go World Travel & Jay McDowell, The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Bob Labrant, Former Michigan Chamber of Commerce Legal Advisor and Longtime Lobbyist 6:45 - Adam Zemke, Former State Representative (D) Ann Arbor and President of Launch Michigan
7:18 - Matthew Schneider, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan 7:33 - U.S. Representative Peter Meijer (R) Grand Rapids 7:45 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman
Kristin connects with Pete Kramer, Owner/CEO of Kramer Management Group, who has his hands in on some major economic development projects in the Lansing region - most notably the new McLaren Hospital slated to open in the next few months!
A good conversation with Detroit Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor - on MSU hoops this month and what MSU's roster will be next season, U-M's chances in March, on Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, and when we might see baseball. Plus, our Big Ten tournament picks.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Cristian Cantir, Associate Professor of Political Science and teaches International Studies courses at Oakland University 6:45 - Jim Haveman, Former Director of the Michigan Department of Health
7:18 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness center 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communication at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Larry Olmsted, Author/Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
8:06 - Mark Romig, Senior VP of Marketing for LCMC Health and Stadium Announcer for the New Orleans Saints 8:18 - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial 8:33 - Ryan Brehm, PGA TOUR Golfer 8:45 - Patrick Barrett, General Manager of Loews New Orleans
The City of East Lansing has been undergoing quite a renaissance over the past 4 years with a series of new mixed-use development projects, most with an emphasis on student living. Joining Chris to discuss a very different type of development proposed in the city is the Director of Development for River Caddis, John McGraw!
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Thomas Spoehr, Director of the Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation 6:45 - Kate Moreland, Senior Manager of Museum Experiences & Exhibits at The Henry Ford Museum 7:06 - Michael Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm 7:18 - Kevin Helm, Executive Director of Michigan PGA 7:33 - Fred Upton, U.S. Congressman (R) St. Joseph 7:45 - Larry Olmsted, Author/Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
We dug into your hot takes and ours in the aftermath of MSU basketball's win Sunday over Maryland – what it means or doesn't mean for the postseason, the Spartans' Big Ten tournament path, lineup choices moving forward and more.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:18 - Garrett Kenny, Irish Developer of Balmoral Resort Florida 6:33 - Felix Sharpe Caballero, Consultant/Commentator and Former Public Administrator 6:45 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 7:18 - Jeff Donofrio, Presidet and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing for FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Bruce Lynn, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum 8:18 - Beth Deshone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project 8:33 - Albert Scaglione, Founder and CEO of the Park West Gallery
We dug into your pointed Twitter questions on Michigan State's basketball team, its problems, its roster and its future.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Ryan D. Kelley for 50th Governor of Michigan (R) 6:45 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 7:06 - Aiden Kenny, ROK Cup USA Kart Series Racer 7:18 - John Lindert, Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing, Vice President of the PGA of America 7:33 - James Hohman, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Center 7:45 - Jase Bolger, Former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives 8:06 - Kelly Hornick, Head of Marketing at LEGOLAND Florida / Peppa Pig Theme Park 8:18 - Chris Follenus, Senior Internet & E-Marketing Supervisor for Visit Central Florida 8:33 - Chief James Craig, Candidate (R) for Governor of #Michigan and Former Detroit Police Chief
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:27 - Bob Quay, Owner of Bob's Bar in Grand Rapids 6:33 - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial 6:45 - Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan and Editor and Co-Author of "The State of the Union Is: Memorable Addresses of the Last Sixty Years" 7:06 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:18 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center 7:33 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman LLP 7:45 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 8:06 - Garrett Kenny, Irish Developer of Balmoral Resort Florida 8:33 - Robert Florence, President of Historic New Orleans Tours
We dug into why MSU's basketball team is the way it is right now – its flaws, its roster, hopes and concerns moving forward, this season and beyond. Then our college basketball picks, MSU at Ohio State included, with the great Harry Gagnon.
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇 6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Lary Sorensen, Former Major League Pitcher/All-Star 6:45 - Greg "Ryno" Rynearson, Co-Owner of the Cops And Doughnuts Bakery & Trish Garner, General Manager of Sweetwater's Donut Mill & Grace Keros, American Coney Island 7:18 - Rep. Bill Huizenga, U.S. Congressman (R) Zeeland 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Kris Keprios, Senior Tourism Sales and Marketing Manager for Visit Central Florida 8:06 - Rep Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (R) Tipton/Jackson 8:18 - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund 8:33 - Alex Brennan Martin, Brennan's of Houston
The pandemic has disrupted virtually all forms of business, but the restaurant industry has been particularly hard hit. However, there are some amazing stories of resilience and even expansion. Joining Chris to discuss how one brand has navigated the past few years are the co-owners of Saddleback BBQ, and newly formed Slice by Saddleback, Travis Stoliker and Matt Gillett!
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Debbie Dingell, U.S. Congresswoman (D) Dearborn 6:45 - Paul Long, CEO of the Michigan Catholic Conference 7:18 - David Lewis, President of AT&T Michigan 7:33 - Dr. Paul Kubicek, Professor of Political Science and International Studies Oakland University 7:45 - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News 8:06 - Tudor Dixon, Republican Candidate for Governor 8:18 - Michael Nichols, Co-Founder of the Nichols Law Firm 8:33 - Mary Beth Romig, Assistant Vice President for Public Relations at New Orleans and Company
Mary is joined by Cindy Whittum, Senior Career Coach at Davenport University and Stephanie Schueller, Recruiter at Sparrow Health System to highlight the close partnership between Sparrow and Davenport aimed to directly address the critical nursing shortage!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what MSU's win over Purdue really means, on lineup changes, Tyson Walker's shot, the Michigan game on Tuesday and more.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Michael LaFaive, Director of Fiscal Policy for The Mackinac Center for Public Policy 6:45 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 7:06 - Curt VanderWall, State Senator (R) Ludington 7:18 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:33 - Sual Anuzis, Former Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, SaulsNews.com 7:45 - Time Hygh, CEO Mackinac Island Tourism & Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Ryan Duffy, Communications Strategist for Enbridge 8:18 - Jenin Younes, Litigation Council for the New Civil Liberties Alliance 8:33 - Robert Dempster, Talk Show Host and Businessman
We dug into your Twitter questions – on the sinking state of MSU's basketball team, on the reasons for the struggle, the coaching, the roster and more.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Mathew Denotter, Candidate (R) U.S. Congress MI-11 6:45 - Steve Mitchell, Mitchell Research & Communications 7:18 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center 7:33 - Rocky Raczkowski, Former House Majority Leader and Retired Army Colonel 7:45 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with Honigman 8:06 - Beth Deshone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project 8:18 - Kari Roder, Director of Marketing at Boyne Mountain Resort 8:33 - Larry Olmsted; Author, Travel Writer, and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
KB connects with Monica Steimle-App, Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development for Rockford Construction. She has established an incredible reputation for building a strong community, fostering hospitality and actively serving the greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan region with a can-do attitude!
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Josh Bitterman, Former Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and Candidate (R) U.S. Congress MI-11 6:45 - Brian Wheeler, Media Relations Manager for Consumers Energy 7:18 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Pete Hoekstra, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, former Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence 8:18 - Rep. Jack Bergman, U,S. Congressman (R) Watersmeet 8:33 - Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Author and Ernest Hemingway's Great Granddaughter
There is a new development project coming to the intersection of Pleasant Grove and Holmes in South Lansing. Joining Chris to discuss why that location is significant and what features this dynamic project will contain is the Executive Project Manager of Ferguson Development, Christopher Stralkowski!
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Bill Federer, Speaker/Author and Host of American Minute 7:18 - Chris Shepler, Owner of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry 7:33 - Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" and Columnist for the Detroit Free Press 8:06 - G.T. Long, Author of "A Distant Rumble - The Unnoticed, Unreported World of Grassroots Politics" 8:18 - Lena Epstein, Candidate for Regent at the University of Michigan 8:33 - Gleaves Whitney, Executive Director for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
We dug into your hot takes and ours – on Juwan Howard and the slap and fracas at Wisconsin, on Tyson Walker and MSU basketball, and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU basketball's roster and team, on Izzo, on making the NCAA tournament, on Harbaugh's contract, our worst job interviews, celebrity crushes and more.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - State Senator Lana Theis (R) Brighton 6:45 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism 7:18 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:33 - Debby Boone, Singer - Reissue of "Swing This" 7:45 - Curtis Hertel Jr., State Senator (D) East Lansing 8:18 - Michael LaFaive, Director of Fiscal Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy 8:33 - Bob Meyer, Owner of Eldorado Golf Course, Cadillac
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial 6:45 - James Jay Carafano, VP of Foreign & Security Policy at the The Heritage Foundation
7:06 - Annie Patnaude, Director of Americans for Prosperity-Michigan 7:33 - Craig Mauger, State Government and Politics Reporter for the Detroit News 7:45 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with HONIGMAN
8:06 - Carolyn Bloodworth, Treasurer/Secretary of the Consumers Energy Foundation 8:18 - Lena Epstein, Candidate for Regent at the University of Michigan 8:33 - Larry Olmstead, Author, Travel Writer, and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
We dug into what's going on with Michigan State's basketball team, what to make of this roster now and going forward, including a conversation with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn on the state of the Spartans and the Big Ten. Plus, our picks with Harry.
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group 6:45 - Beth DeShone, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Education Project
7:18 - Tom Barrett. State Senator (R) Charlotte, Candidate (R) U.S. Congress MI-7 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Rep Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (R) Tipton/Jackson
8:18 - Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm 8:33 - Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com
The promise of electric motor vehicles has prompted significant investment from auto manufacturers. Joining Chris to discuss the newest and massive investment announcement, and what it means to Michigan, is the President & CEO of LEAP, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Bob Trezise!
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6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:18 - Ken Dallafior, Former NFL Player with the Detroit Lions 6:33 - Bob Knot, President & CEO at Kolt Communications, Inc. 7:06 - Craig MacGowan, President of Voyager Productions 7:33 - Jameson Fleming, Adweek Editor who oversees their Super Bowl coverage 7:45 - Mike Hughes, MikeHughes.tv 8:06 - Jamie McCarthy, Chief Creative Officer for the The JRT Agency 8:18 - Jay & Laura Laffoon, Marriage Edu - Trainers and Comedians 8:33 - Gregory Eaton, Partner at Karoub Associates
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on AJ Hoggard and Tyson Walker and the potential and hopes and fears for MSU basketball, on the disaster that is Super Bowl prop bets, how to feel about Matthew Stafford and more.
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:18 - Ken Dallafior, Former NFL Player with the Detroit Lions 6:33 - Andrew Levitas, Director of the recent Johnny Depp film "Minamata" 6:45 - Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, President of Oakland University 7:06 - Tim Sowton, VP of Government Affairs & Public Policy for Business Leaders for Michigan 7:18 - Jamie McCarthy, Chief Creative Officer for the The JRT Agency 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News 8:33 - Chef Andy St. Ange, American Social - South Beach Wine & Food Festival
We dug into your Twitter questions – on whether MSU should make a lineup move and why it should be Malik Hall, what to do at the point guard spot, whether The Izzone is overrated and more – including our worst party stories, worst injuries we've witnessed and Super Bowl props .
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:18 - Dan Casey Dunn, WildChina Travel 6:33 - Garrett Kenny, Irish Developer of Balmoral Resort Florida 6:45 - Diana Prichard, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity
7:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 7:18 - Larry Olmsted, Author, Travel Writer, and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Ben Degrow, Director of Education Policy at the Mackinac Center
8:06 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and President of the Michigan Association of CVBs 8:18 - Michael Forsyth, Co-Owner of Detroit City Distillery 8:33 - Lou Guzzi, Member of the PGA of America and the 2013 National "PGA Teacher of the Year"
We dug into the sudden concern surrounding MSU's basketball team and the moves and player performances needed to keep the wheels from coming off and get things headed back in the right direction. Plus, our Super Bowl picks and a bevy of fun prop bets with Harry Gagnon.
Kristin connects with Michelle Detweiler, who's leading PARC, an organization in St. Petersburg, Florida that has been committed to serving clients with developmental disabilities for over 60 years! She understands both the personal and professional aspects of her incredible job and we are SO glad she was able to join us; enjoy!
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Gleaves Whitney, Executive Director for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation 7:06 - Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm 7:18 - Bill Huizenga, U.S. Congressman (R) Zealand 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 8:06 - Mike Vasievich, Fishing and Forestry Expert, worked for the USDA Forest Service for 32 years as a Research Scientist and Project Leader 8:18 - Alexis Ferland, Program Director of the Quebec Winter Carnaval 8:33 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino
The pandemic has reduced society's willingness to dine in restaurants or frequent busy stores. Delivery has become king. Today we have a guest that has a unique spin on Delivery in greater Lansing. Joining Chris is the Founder of Red Bike Delivery, Jeremy Hurt!
Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Linda Lee Tarver, Candidate for Michigan State Board of Education, President of TARVER CONSULTING FIRM, former Michigan Department of Civil Rights Commissioner 6:45 - Bob Dorigo Jones, President of Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch 7:06 - Beth Deshone, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Education Project 7:18 - Lansing Mayor Andy Schor 7:33 - Tom Watkins, Advisor of the Michigan-China Innovation Center and Former State Superintendent of Schools and State Mental Health Director 7:45 - Roger Faulkner, Former Financial Planner 8:06 - Enrique Sosa, Former Amoco and Dow Executive with more than 35-years in the #chemicalindustry 8:18 - Matt Rados, Senior Operations Manager at Gametime - Gametime.co 8:33 - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what to make of this MSU basketball team, what this roster still needs, Jim Harbaugh's clumsy return to U-M and OC's Josh Gattis' exit. Plus, the state of New Jersey and posing for photos with dead people.
Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Michael Kernicki, Ambassador for True North Golf & Founder of the Golf Guidance Group 6:45 - State Representative John Damoose (R) Harbor Springs 7:18 - Andrew Abood, Abood Law Firm 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, VP of Marketing for FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Betsy DeVos, Former United States Secretary of Education 8:18 - Mike Hughes, MikeHughes.tv 8:33 - Matt Rhodes, Dusty's Cellar & Tim McGuire, Formerly with the Michigan Association of Counties
We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU's basketball team, who might return next season, on the Jim Harbaugh story and how it's being covered, on Mel Tucker and his recruiting, and more.
Today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - David LaGrand, State Representative (D) Grand Rapids 6:45 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and the Michigan Association of CVBs 7:18 - James Hohman, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Center 7:33 - Quentin Messer Jr, CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation 7:45 - Nicole Noll-Williams, President and CEO of Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 8:06 - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist & Political Strategist 8:18 - Dianna Stampfler, Publicist for the Michigan International Auto Show 8:33 - Larry Olmsted; Author, Travel Writer and Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
🎙 On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - David Hall, Founder of CEO of Hall Financial 6:45 - Diana Prichard, Policy Director at Americans for Prosperity 7:06 - Mark Torregrossa, Chief Meteorologist for MLive Media Group 7:18 - Paula Cunningham, State Director of AARP Michigan 7:33 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with HONIGMAN 7:45 - Justin Blohm, CEO of Bay Street Orthopaedics & Spine
Decades ago, businesses fled the downtowns and evolved in the suburbs. Today we are seeing more businesses valuing being back in the thick of it all. Joining Chris to give us the story of a company relocating into a downtown setting is the Vice President of Financial Technology of East Lansing, Sara Frank-Hepfer!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's win over Michigan, the emergence of AJ Hoggard, Max Christie showing some teeth, Juwan Howard's coaching, Jim Harbaugh and the Vikings, Matthew Stafford in the Super Bowl and more.
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:27 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism and of the Michigan Association of CVBs 6:33 - John Selek, Founder and CEO of the #Michigan Political Consulting Firm Harbor Strategic Public Affairs 6:45 - Brad Williams, Vice President of Government Relations at the Detroit Regional Chamber 7:06 - Corey DeAngelis, National Director of Research at the American Federation for Children 7:18 - Melissa Seifert, Associate State Director of Government Affairs for AARP Michigan & Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:33 - State Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr. (D) East Lansing 7:45 - Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund 8:18 - James Hohman, Director of Fiscal Policy at the Mackinac Center 8:33 - Joe Chi, President of The Latin Chamber of Commerce of USA - Camacol & Lee Schrager, Founder of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival
We dug into your Twitter questions – on hopes, fears and suggestions for Michigan State's basketball team, the future of MSU's point guard position, facing U-M, when MSU football will land a five-star recruit, Baseball Hall of Fame voters being ass and more – including the debut of a new accent. Plus, we picked this week's NFL playoff games and the MSU-Michigan basketball game with Harry Gagnon.
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Ken Horn, State Senator (R) Frankenmuth 6:45 - Erik Day, Warren Henry Auto Group 7:06 - Annie Patnaude, Director of Americans for Prosperity-Michigan 7:18 - Mayor Andy Schor of Lansing 7:33 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with HONIGMAN 7:45 - Jane Wooldridge, Business Editor of The Miami Herald, Immediate Past President, Society of American Travel Writers SATW 8:06 - Kevin Rinke, Republican Candidate for Governor of Michigan 8:33 - Michael Hooper, GM of the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon & Andy Dehart, VP of Animal Husbandry and Marine Conservation at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science 8:45 - Greg Chin, Communications Director for the Miami Dade Aviation Department (MIA)
KB connects with Tina Kozak, CEO of the Detroit-based PR firm FRANCO. She has years of experience as a trusted advisor to her clients and her team, and her mission is to inspire values that are important for success in business and in life!
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) Lansing (T) 6:45 - Steve Kiefer, Chairman of The Kiefer Foundation and President of General Motors International 7:06 - State Senator Adam Hollier (D) Detroit 7:18 - Gustavo Portela, Communications Director for the Michigan Republican Party (MI GOP) 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Michael McDaniel, Retired Brigadier General and Deputy Assistant Director for Homeland Defense Strategy, Prevention and Mission Assurance and current Cooley Law School Associate Dean 8:06 - Suzie Sponder, Senior Director of Communications at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau & Mutlu Kucuk, Managing Director of Loews Miami Beach Hotel & George Neery, Expert on Art Deco Architecture and all things LGBTQ+ in Miami”
Our great state is made up of amazing people who bring many talents to our communities. Today we get to speak with a great local businessman who has a unique second organization as well. In this episode, Chris is joined by the Co-Founder and Visionary for Good Fruit Video and Founder of Beyond Our Barriers, Justin Caine!
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Greg McNeilly, Chairman of The Michigan Freedom Fund 6:45 - Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan 7:06 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center 7:18 - Luis Garcis, Media Relations with the IRS 7:33 - Bernie Porn, Partner and President of EPIC-MRA 7:45 - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist 8:06 - Ken Raynor, Author of "I Call Him Mr. President - Stories of Golf, Fishing and Life with my Friend George HW Bush” 8:33 - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) Lansing
We dug our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball's emphatic win at Wisconsin, on the epic NFL playoff weekend and Bills-Chiefs finish and more.
Mary is joined by Jace Feldpausch of Farm Bureau Insurance Michigan to highlight his journey as a young professional into the insurance industy!
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Annie Patnaude, Director of Americans for Prosperity-Michigan 6:45 - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News 7:18 - Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing for FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Ari Weinzweig, Founding Partner of Zingerman's Community of Business 8:27 - Larry Olmsted, Author, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY 8:33 - Congressman John Moolenaar (R) Midland
We dug into your Twitter questions - on MSU's chances of still being an elite basketball team and Izzo's coaching, MSU football recruiting and transfers, both coming and going, Harbaugh's future, Emoni Bates' regrets, the Lions drafting a QB, bad smells and the real relationship between us, Couch and The Rube.
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Dave Dulio, Director of the Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement and Professor in the Political Science Department 6:45 - Scott Ellis, Executive Director Of Michigan Licensed Beverage Association 7:18 - Andrew Abood, Owner of Abood Law Firm 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Steve Delie, Director of Labor Policy at the The Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the Lead on Transparency and Open Government 8:06 - Tudor Dixon, Republican Candidate for Governor of Michigan 8:33 - Jane Scher, SkinTight MedSpa
We dug into former MSU guard Foster Loyer's resurgence at Davidson and why it didn't happen for him with the Spartans. Then a good conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on this important and interesting MSU football offseason. Plus, our NFL playoff picks with Harry Gagnon.
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:08 - Rick Snyder, Former Governor of Michigan (T) 6:33 - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial 6:45 - Bob Dorigo Jones, President of Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch 7:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 7:18 - State Senator Jim Runestad (R) White Lake 7:33 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with HONIGMAN 7:45 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 8:06 - Raff Perna, Clasico Sarasota 8:18 - Bernhard, Duerrmeier, Managing Director of White Elephant Palm Beach 8:33 - Cary Campbell, Golf Course Developer
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 7:06 - Beth Deshone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project 7:33 - Andy Hetzle, VP of Corporate Communications Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Rep Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman (R) Tipton/Jackson 8:06 - Rick Snyder, Former Governor of Michigan 8:18 - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist 8:33 - Sarah Hubbard, University of Michigan Regent
On Michigan Reimagined we discuss a variety of topics - making Michigan an attractive and clean place to live and great start-up companies among them. Today we get to discuss both! Joining Chris to introduce a new Michigan-based company whose mission is to permanently eradicate PFAS risks to human health and ecosystems are the Director of Venture Creation for Spartan Innovations, Brad Fingland and Co-Founder and CEO of Enspired Solutions, Dr. Denise Kay!
We dug into our hot takes and yours (which were particularly spicy) – on what to make of what happened last week with MSU's basketball team, the matchup and rotation decisions by Tom Izzo and the staff, and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on what to make of Tyson Walker and Marcus Bingham not finishing MSU's win over Minnesota, how MSU will finish in the Big Ten, the Spartans' Big Ten football schedule and win total next season and more.
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:27 - Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism 6:33 - Jimmy Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 7:06 - Dennis Lennox, Freelance Columnist and Political Strategist 7:18 - Brian Morley, Attorney at Fraser Trebilcock 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (ratemds.com) 7:45 - Steve Delie, Director of Labor Policy at the Mackinac Center and the Center’s Policy Lead on Transparency and Open Government 8:06 - John Damoose, State Representative (R) Harbor Springs 8:18 - Jennifer Rominiecki, President & CEO of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
On today's show starring Michael Patrick Shiels - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Bill Schuette, Candidate for State Representative (R) Midland 6:45 - Beth Deshone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project 7:18 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with HONIGMAN 7:33 - Richard Czuba, Founder of the Glengariff Group - Transports & Suppliers 7:45 - Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing FireKeepers Casino 8:06 - Amy Brown, Chief Nursing Officer at Sparrow Hospital 8:18 - Larry Olmsted, Author, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY - The Travel Food Guy 8:33 - Stephannie Kettle, PR Manager for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - starring Michael Patrick Shiels 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Graham Filler, State Representative (R) DeWitt 6:45 - John Truscott, President of Truscott Rossman Vice Chairman of the Michigan State Capitol Commission
7:18 - Ryan Duffy, Communications Strategist for Enbridge 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Rep Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, MEd, Former State Representative (D) Detroit, Detroit School Board Member, Candidate for Congress MI-13
8:18 - Amy Brown, Chief Nursing Officer at Sparrow Hospital 8:33 - Craig Sterlace, Carlisle Inn Sarasota
The Athletic's Brendan Quinn joined us for good discussion on MSU and U-M hoops, the direction of the two teams, whether they'll make up the game and who will win the Big Ten. Plus, we reveal the winners of the Couch and The Rube pick'em contest and then pick this week's NFL playoff games with Harry Gagnon.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s spearhead when it comes to economic development in Michigan. Joining Chris to discuss a new look on 2022 initiatives and strategies is the Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer for the MEDC, Josh Hundt!
On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - starring Michael Patrick Shiels 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:18 - Ken Dallafior, Former NFL Player with the Detroit Lions 6:33 - Craig Mauger, State Government and Politics Reporter for the Detroit News 6:45 - Mike Torrey, VP for Rates and Regulation at Consumers Energy
7:06 - Kyle Melinn, Editor of MIRS News 7:33 - Fred Upton, U.S. Congressman (R) St. Joseph 7:45 - Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" and Columnist of the Detroit News
8:06 - G.T. Long, Author of “A Distant Rumble - The Unnoticed, Unreported World Of Grassroots Politics” 8:18 - Jenin Younes, Litigation Council for the New Civil Liberties Alliance 8:33 - Nate Sweetman, Communication and Public Relations Coordinator for Visit Sarasota County
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on U-M calling off the game against MSU at the 11th hour (and all the feelings about it), on the Lions winning and losing the No. 1 pick, MSU football recruiting and more.
On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - starring Michael Patrick Shiels 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:18 - Ken Dallafior, Former NFL Player with the Detroit Lions 6:33 - Jimmy E. Greene, CEO and President of ABC of Michigan 6:45 - Rocky Raczkowski, Former House Majority Leader and Retired Army Colonel
7:18 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center 7:33 - Heather Zak, #1 Rated Psychologist in Lansing (according to ratemds.com) 7:45 - Jim Wise, Vice President of Marketing at FireKeepers Casino
8:06 - Triston Cole, Former State Representative (R) Mancelona 8:18 - Shandra Martinez, Managing Editor of TheLakeshoreWM 8:33 - Nolan Finley, Editorial Editor of the Detroit News
We opened by digging into why Jayden Reed is returning to MSU and what it means for the Spartans, before getting into our takeaways from MSU's latest basketball game. Then our picks with Harry, including the MSU-Michigan hoops game, and then spent nearly 90 minutes answering your Twitter questions.
On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - with your host, Michael Patrick Shiels 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Debbie Dingell, U.S. Congresswoman (D) Dearborn 6:45 - John Truscott, President of Truscott Rossman and Vice Chairman of the Michigan State Capitol Commission
7:18 - Michael Shaw, First Lieutenant with the Michigan State Police 7:33 - Mike Hughes, MikeHughes.tv 7:45 - Ben Degrow, Director of Education Policy at the The Mackinac Center for Public Policy
8:06 - Paul Eisenstein, Publisher of The Detroit Bureau.com
On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - starring Michael Patrick Shiels 👇
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - David Hall, Founder and CEO of Hall Financial 6:45 - Shri Thanedar for State Representative (D) Detroit, Congressional Candidate MI-13
7:18 - Michael Wayland, Auto Reporter for CNBC 7:33 - Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 7:45 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with HONIGMAN
8:06 - Patrick Anderson, CEO of the Anderson Economic Group 8:18 - Tori Sachs, Executive Director of the Michigan Freedom Fund 8:33 - Larry Olmsted, Author, Travel Writer and Food Journalist for Forbes and USA TODAY
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In this episode, KB connects with Lisa Ewald, Director of Aerospace for Composites One!
We are knee deep in a long-term pandemic which has upended businesses of all kinds. Even before the pandemic, retail shopping was being revolutionized by the advent of on-line shopping. But some business owners - and industries - are forging ahead nonetheless.
Joining Chris to share a great new business about to hit mid-Michigan are the Co-Owners of Hooked, Matt Grossman & Sarah Reckhow!
On today's show - presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan:
6:06 - John Goulooze, Union Financial Group 6:33 - Dave Dulio, Director of the Oakland University Center for Civic Engagement and Professor in the Political Science Department 6:45 - Beth Deshone, Executive Director at the Great Lakes Education Project 7:18 - Dennis Muchmore, Government Relations and Regulatory Advisor Leader with HONIGMAN 7:33 - Quentin Messer Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation 7:45 - Dr. John Wycoff, Founder/CEO of Wycoff Wellness Center 8:06 - Janna Graber, Go World Travel Magazine 8:33 - John Damoose, State Representative (R) Harbor Springs
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's Peach Bowl win, the state of the program and what should happen next, as well as U-M's CFB Playoff loss and the state of that program, hopes for Spartan hoops and more, including The Rube's rant on our reactions to the deaths of John Madden and Betty White.
Every quality community has a quality art gallery, and Lansing is no different. Joining Chris to give us an update on our Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center and some big news about their facility, is the Executive Director, Barb Whitney!
In our final show of 2021, we dug into the state of MSU's basketball program and then made our football picks with Harry Gagnon (including revisiting MSU-Pitt in the Peach Bowl and Michigan-Georgia in the CFP semifinals), before spending the rest of the show answering your Twitter questions.
Kristin connects with Lisa Corless, President and CEO of AF Group, who first joined "Connect with KB" in July 2019 and is back to discuss life, leadership, mental health, and more!
Support for entrepreneurship in Michigan can be found in a lot of places - and in Mid-Michigan, you will often find LEAP - the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, leading the charge.
Joining Chris to discuss the newest class of the One and All program are our friends from LEAP. The Chief Equity and Development Officer, Tony Willis, and Director of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development, Katlyn Cardoso!
The Small Business Development Center at Lansing Community works with small businesses to startup, grow and thrive while providing no-cost consulting and business training workshops!
Mary is joined by Laurie Lonsdorf, the Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Lansing Community College, to discuss everything they have to offer for small businesses and more!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on the opportunity for MSU QB Payton Thorne and players like Elijah Collins in the Peach Bowl, what this MSU basketball team might become, the Lions looking like world-beaters Sunday (and costing us all money), our fears that COVID might screw things up for us again in our sporting lives, and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions on what to make of a Peach Bowl without Kenneth Walker, how to bet the game now, the best players in this MSU football recruiting class and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling, including, by request, a retelling of "Santa Rube."
Julie is joined by Joe O’Connor, CEO of ViziRecruiter, to discuss new methods for successful outreaching to talent as well as why outreach strategies are so important!
We dug into MSU football's recruiting class and signing day happenings. Then a great conversation with The Athletic's Colton Pouncy on the Spartans and what to expect from this class and from Mel Tucker in recruiting. Plus, our bowl picks with Harry and can't-miss parlays.
The winter holidays are upon us, and many people think about attending community events & sharing culture this time of year. In this episode Chris welcomes back the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott, to discuss the upcoming "12 Days of Christmas" Art Event Series hitting Lansing this year!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on changing hopes for this MSU basketball team, the Heisman (whatever that is), Desmond Howard and U-of-M folk, things that are annoying you and us and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Kenneth Walker's Heisman snub, the smugness of Michigan fans, the beauty of Jaden Akins, the rekindling of Joey Hauser's jump shot, the ceiling of this MSU basketball team, our most embarrassing stories from high school and more.
KB connects with Angela Minicuci and Roger Martin who are part of the powerful team at Martin Waymire, a public relations and strategic communications firm headquartered in Lansing. They are here to talk about passing the torch of ownership and what to expect as the firm moves forward!
We dug into Kenneth Walker being snubbed as a Heisman Trophy finalist, why it happened and what it says about the Heisman Trophy. Then, The Athletic's Brendan Quinn joined us for a great conversation on MSU and Big Ten hoops. Plus, Harry Gagnon and our picks and can't-miss parlays.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's Peach Bowl bid, facing Pitt, the Wolverines' Big Ten championship and CFB Playoff path, Jaden Akins and MSU hoops, the Lions' first win and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions ... on MSU's basketball team, the ceilings for Jaden Akins and Max Christie, the situation with Joey Hauser, and MSU football's future – at running back and elsewhere – and how Spartan fans should feel about Michigan playing for a Big Ten championship and playoff berth.
Julie is joined by Joe O’Connor, CEO of ViziRecruiter, to discuss today’s challenges for attracting and retaining talent as well as what companies should be doing in order to overcome these challenges!
We react to MSU moving up to No. 11 in the CFB Playoff rankings and why that's important. Then The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner joined us for a great discussion on U-M football and the Wolverines' chances going forward and how MSU fans feel about it. Plus, our football picks and can't-miss parlays with Harry.
There are several what I would call behind-the-scenes industries when it comes to the revitalization of Michigan; one of them being environmental consulting. A Lansing-area owned and operated firm has been growing and winning awards and joining Chris to share their story is the CEO and Principal Scientist for Triterra, Don McNabb!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on MSU's snow-globe win over Penn State, the Spartans' bowl possibilities, MSU fans dealing with U-M beating Ohio State and playing for everything, the state of the Spartan basketball team and more.
Julie is joined by Dave Worthams, Director of Human Resources Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association, to educate listeners on employer requirements for the new OHSA ETS mandate including a review of employer "to-do’s" by December 6th!
Late in our show, the news that Mel Tucker had signed his news $95-million contract broke. You can hear the situation begin to break at the 87-minute mark and confirmation and discussion at the 97-minute mark. Plus, MSU hoops talk off the top, our football picks with Harry and your Twitter questions for an hour.
Financial Institutions are critical to the economic development of our communities. I’ve also learned that banks are not all the same. Joining Chris to share the Capitol National Bank story, and a new endeavor, is the President of Capitol National Bank, Ed Harden!
Mary is joined by Nija Brown, a Business Development Associate at Accident Fund Insurance Company, to discuss her unique career path into the insurance industry!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State's loss to Ohio State, whether it should change how you view Mel Tucker and his contract extension, how long until MSU fans should expect the Spartans to compete with the Buckeyes, how things might go for the Wolverines this week, and Marcus flippin' Bingham, man.
Julie is joined by Dave Worthams, Director of Human Resources Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association, to give you all the answers on the new OHSA ETS mandate including questions on testing, payments, paid-time-off, as well as vaccination status!
Kristin connects with Randy Thelen, President/CEO of The Right Place, who's orchestrating economic development initiatives that are making West Michigan one of the state’s most attractive places to work and live!
We react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings and why MSU's place in them matters. Plus, what I'm hearing on Mel Tucker's contract vs. what's being reported. Then, a discussion with Cleveland.com Ohio State writer Nathan Baird on the Buckeyes and how they see the Spartans. And our football (and soccer) picks with Harry Gagnon.
On March 3rd, 2020 I completed an interview with our next guest. Little did I know it would be the last face-to-face interview I’d conduct for a while. Back then, we discussed the beginning of a transformational redevelopment project of the Allen Neighborhood Center in Lansing's Eastside. Joining Chris to share the status of this great project is the Director of the Allen Neighborhood Center, Joan Nelson!
Many students and their families are concerned about the high cost of college especially during these uncertain times. Michele Strasz, Executive Director of the Capital Area College Access Network, explores the many ways that students can afford college. This episode will focus on FAFSA, Scholarships, employer college benefits, dual enrollment options, and more!
We dug into our hot takes and yours – on what'll it take for MSU to upset Ohio State, the odds MSU is going to wind up getting screwed in the bowl-selection process in favor in Michigan, students and fans leaving Spartan Stadium early and more.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Mel Tucker's contract, the state of MSU's football and basketball teams, tailgate etiquette, betting the Lions and more.
We dug into what we saw from Michigan State's basketball team against Kansas and what it means going forward. Then, did the College Football Playoff committee screw MSU by putting U-M ahead of the Spartans? And what that could mean down the road. Plus, our best bets with Harry Gagnon.
Kristin connects with Lucinda Wright, Co-Founder/CEO of Cask & Kettle, who's created a a ready to brew, one-shot, hard coffee cocktail that comes in the form of a pod - the perfect combination as we head into the winter holidays!
The Gillespie Group has been breathing new life throughout Michigan with unique and inspired redevelopment projects. Joining Chris to discuss a few new concepts and some recent grand opening announcements is the President of the Gillespie Group, Pat Gillespie!
On our latest show – presented by Mark and Jay at Northcoast Wealth Management – we dug into our hot takes and yours, on MSU's deflating loss at Purdue and what the heck is going on with the Spartans' pass defense, Wolverines talking trash, a bad betting weekend worth lots of spite (Here's looking at you, Bearcats), and more. Plus a couple stories worth telling, brought to you by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. There is no better place for a meal or drink with a friend than Midtown Brewing Company. You'll love their spacious and cozy vibe, their fantastic menu and beer selection (including my favorite, the American Stout). If you've got investment questions, Mark and Jay at Northcoast Wealth Management want to get your money working for you in the market. They're all about assessing your situation and priorities and doing what's best you. Learn more at northcoastwm.com. Give them call at 248-626-2000 or email them at info@northcoastwm.com. Let them know Couch and The Rube sent you for a free consultation to see if Mark and Jay are the right fit for you. Couch and The Rube is presented every day by our friends at Skymint Premium Cannabis. Let Skymint be your guide on your cannabis journey, like they have for me and The Rube. Visit Skymint.com for specials and location information throughout Michigan, including three in the Lansing area. And use the promo code CouchandRube20 for 20% off at any location throughout the state.
We dug into your Twitter questions – on Michigan State football's fears against Purdue, MSU's postseason outlook based on certain scenarios, U-M's predicament, Spartan basketball, the games we're betting this weekend and more.
We dug into what MSU's No. 3 College Football Playoff ranking actually means – beyond just reaching the playoff. Then a conversation with long-time Purdue writer Mike Carmin on the matchup with the Spartans. Plus, our football picks with Harry Gagnon, including our can't-miss parlays.
We dug into our hot takes and yours – almost entirely on Michigan State's win over Michigan, Kenneth Walker's growing Heisman campaign, how a lack of humility from former U-M players is hurting the Wolverines, what's next for the Spartans, their College Football Playoff chances and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling – brought to you by Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing. There is no better place for a meal or beer and conversation with a friend or colleague than Midtown Brewing Company. You'll love this menu and beer selection and vibe. Trust us. If you've got questions about investing for retirement, saving for college or anything investment related, Mark and Jay at Northcoast Wealth Management want to help you make smart financial decisions and get your money working for you in the market. Give them a call at 248-626-2000, email them at info@northcoastwm.com or visit them online at northcoastwm.com. Mark and Jay are in Southeast Michigan, but distance is no obstacle. Let them know you heard about them from Couch and the Rube and receive a free consultation to see if they're the right fit for you. Every episode of Couch and The Rube is presented by Skymint Premium Cannabis, with locations throughout Michigan, including their East Lansing location which hosted Saturday's Couch and The Rube / Skymint pregame tailgate. Let Skymint guide you on your cannabis journey, like they have us. Visit Skymint.com for location information and specials and use the promo code couchandrube20 for 20% off at any Skymint location.