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Episode 301 | "Show Me What You're About, Coach" It's official visit season and we're bringing you behind the scenes! Cedric "Swerve" Irvin joins Jason Strayhorn and Slow Sipper for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it's like to have a son going through the college recruiting process — and the six questions every recruit NEEDS to ask on an official visit. Amari Irvin is heading to East Lansing, and Dad has thoughts. We also break down Jeremy Fears Jr.'s impressive showing at the NBA Combine and whether he should stay in the draft or come back to Michigan State. The Detroit Pistons crashed out in Game 7 at home — we get into the fallout, JB Bickerstaff's controversial press conference, and what Detroit needs to do this offseason to build around Cade Cunningham. On the college football side, MSU fans are buzzing after the $401M Spartan Ventures announcement — but is the money actually available yet? We talk expectations for Jonathan Smith's first full season, the NIL arms race across the Big Ten, and what Indiana's rise should teach us all. Plus, we pay tribute to Michigan State legend Sherman Lewis — the highest Heisman vote-getter in MSU history and a 4x Super Bowl champion coach — who passed away this week. A true trailblazer and a great man.

Episode 300 | This Is Sparta Across the B1GIt's a milestone episode three years in the making — Episode 300 is here, and we're celebrating with WINNERS. Host Jason Strayhorn is joined by co-hosts Slow Sippin' Sean Taylor and Cedric "Swerve" Irvin for a special night featuring the Michigan State Dodgeball team — back-to-back-to-back national champions with a combined record of 39-1 on the season.We sit down with team members Becca Wynn (trailblazing first female captain on a men's team nationally), Jake Smith, Zachary Van Fleet, and Jack (calling in live from INDONESIA

The Spartans are believing again — and so are we. On this episode of This Is Sparta Across the B1G, host Jason Strayhorn is joined by co-hosts Sean "Slow Sippa" Taylor and Cedric "Swerve" Irving for a packed show featuring two special guest appearances. First, we sit down with MSU's Big Ten champion men's tennis standout, who became the first Spartan to win matches in both singles AND doubles at a conference championship — and he's just getting started. Then, we welcome a father-son duo from Virginia — Terrence Edwards Sr. and redshirt freshman defensive back Terrence "Deuce" Edwards Jr. — for a hilarious, real, and inspiring conversation about the recruiting journey from Louisville to West Virginia to East Lansing, the energy of this year's Spartan defense, and why Deuce's eyes are already on the Thorpe Award and a national championship. Plus, the crew reacts to the NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams, breaks down the NIL effect on the NBA Draft, and celebrates a new four-star defensive lineman commit. Mama Hall's blanket made an appearance too — and it did NOT disappoint.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.

Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall — aka "Smell Good" — joins the show LIVE to break down Pat Fitzgerald's first spring showcase in East Lansing! Swerve is live from Palo Alto at his son's frat house after coaching his 7-on-7 team Miami Raw to a national championship, and Slow Sip brings the spring game film straight from Spartan Stadium.

This Is Sparta B1G | Episode 296It's a dark day in East Lansing — and we're not running from it. Michigan just won the National Championship, and we're coming to the show dressed in black and ready to talk about it like men.Jason "Stray" Strayhorn, Chon "Slow" Taylor, and Swervin Irvin break down everything:

The grievance season is officially open!

4 Big Ten teams in the Sweet 16. Nebraska makes history. Michigan State keeps rolling. The 'B1G chokes in March' narrative might finally be dead — and we're here for it. Who's the biggest non-B1G threat to MSU? We get into all of it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.

Michigan State loses again to Michigan and the chat is on Jason, Sean, Swerve and Slow Sipper from the opening tip. We break down the rivalry loss at Crisler, the Jeremy Fears flagrant, the “cylinder” rule, and whether the refs got it right or completely flipped the call. Then we zoom out: is Tom Izzo too old-school for the NIL/portal era, how much will it really take to keep Fears in East Lansing, and can MSU realistically make a Final Four run with this roster? From arguing if Sweet Sixteen/Elite Eight is “good enough,” to debating Ishbia's wallet, future portal targets, and whether Michigan has actually closed the gap on Sparty, this episode is part therapy session, part barbershop, and part hard truth about where Michigan State basketball really stands right now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.

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Kenneth Walker III just became a Super Bowl MVP, and the guys break down how K9 took over the biggest stage, what it means for Michigan State, and why running backs still matter in today's game. They also dive into Pat Fitzgerald's early recruiting moves, his heavy Midwest focus, and how the new staff is reshaping Spartan football from the inside out. Plus, reactions to the Bad Bunny halftime show, the end of Detroit's bowl game, wild NCAA eligibility decisions (hello, ninth-year linebacker), and some candid MSU hoops talk after another chippy Big Ten weekend.​Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.

Michigan State fans are still feeling that sting after Friday night at Breslin. In this episode, Jason Strayhorn, Chon “Slow Sippa” Taylor, and Sedrick “Swerve” Irvin break down the loss to the school down the road, what went wrong in the first half, and what it means for MSU's ceiling this season. We talk emotions, adjustments, and whether this team is still a true championship contender.We also chop it up on the growth of the show, the haters vs. supporters, and why Spartan Nation keeps rocking with us.Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:00 Initial reactions to the loss12:30 What really went wrong in the first half25:00 Is MSU still a championship contender?40:00 Spartan Nation, haters, and the show's growth55:00 Closing thoughtsIf you're new, welcome to This Is Sparta B1G — your home for real Michigan State talk. Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.

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