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In this episode of Shot of Michigan Sports, the guys discuss: (0:00) Weekly Check-Ins (39:00) Pistons vs Knicks Game 5 and Game 6 (1:07:00) Pistons Offseason Thoughts (1:31:00) Tigers Hot Start (1:42:00) Red Wing end of season press conference (1:53:00) Alan Haller out at MSU, who's the new AD? We'd really appreciate it if you followed, reviewed and shared our podcast with a friend. If you would like a question answered on the show, please text or leave a voicemail at 984-444-9286. Be sure to follow us for weekly show clips and other content. TikTok: @shotofms Instagram: @shotofms Twitter: @shotofms YouTube: Shot of Michigan Sports

After three years that feel like a lifetime, Allan Haller is out as MSU's Athletic Director. What does this mean for the department moving forward, its teams, and its coaches? And how does the fanbase feel about all this?We discuss it all, and take your social media questions. Join us next week ​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky.And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod

Since firing Chris Lemonis, MSU baseball is 4-0 and picked up an SEC sweep to get back on track towards a regional. We talk the weekend and their postseason path. We discuss two names on opposite ends of the coaching spectrum getting a lot of buzz for MSU baseball, and then we breakdown other recent happenings across Bulldogs sports.

"Mama Beth" was in tears almost from the time she picked up the phone... She knew her daughter Megan pulled off a very sweet surprise all the way from MSU!!!!

"Mama Beth" was in tears almost from the time she picked up the phone... She knew her daughter Megan pulled off a very sweet surprise all the way from MSU!!!!

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's athletic director, on Alan Haller and MSU's donors, on the football program and Jonathan Smith, on U-M's self-imposed suspension of Sherrone Moore, on the Tigers, the Pistons and more.

We dug into our takes and yours — on Michigan State's athletic director, on Alan Haller and MSU's donors, on the football program and Jonathan Smith, on U-M's self-imposed suspension of Sherrone Moore, on the Tigers, the Pistons and more.

Originally uploaded April 7, re-edited April 21st. Chris Holman welcomes back Zac Clark, General Manager, Lansing Lugnuts, Lansing, MI. Athletics affiliation is at an interesting time, tell us about Sacramento? So Zach your season is just underway, remind Michigan about the Crosstown Rivalry with MSU? What sort of economic impact for Mid-Michigan should we expect from this season? What are the other sneak previews you can give for 2025? Can you speak to your ties with local companies like LAFCU, Jackson, and the associated philanthropy that comes out of this? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

We answered your questions on the firing of Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller and the reasons for it, whether it was justified, what MSU needs in its next AD for its football program and athletic department, on MSU's basketball roster, the Tigers, Pistons and more.

We answered your questions on the firing of Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller and the reasons for it, whether it was justified, what MSU needs in its next AD for its football program and athletic department, on MSU's basketball roster, the Tigers, Pistons and more.

May 2, 2025 ~ Dietz Sports and Entertainment Senior Vice President Rick Chryst speaks with Kevin about Alan Haller being out as MSU athletic director.

On this week's episode Melanie and I recap our weekend travels: she and Caroline flew to Birmingham while I was driving to Baton Rouge, and then on Saturday we all met up in Auburn.  We got to watch a baseball game, we got to hang out with a real-live Auburn legend, we got to celebrate our friend Ella's birthday, and we even got to take a boat ride. We also talk through some San Antonio live show ticket into, and it's my turn for Five Favorites. Hope you enjoy!  - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop - San Antonio Live Show (10/23/25) tickets go on sale for Patreon members on Wednesday, April 30th at 9AM central! Tickets go on sale for all other listeners on Thursday, May 1st at 9AM central, so be sure to check our social media for the link. There will be a public post on our Patreon as well. Show Notes: - Emily Henry's new book, Great Big Beautiful Life - Helen in Birmingham - The Graduate Auburn - Frank Thomas - FT35 peach vodka - Lucy's in Auburn - Lake Martin - Chris Lemonis out as MSU baseball coach - our Patreon episode with Annie B. Jones - Annie's new book, Ordinary Time - Land's End swim skirt and tulip tankini top - Good Day cover-up shorts - Dieux Instant Angel moisturizer - Supergoop Protectint SPF 50  - Schwartz Bros. croissant loaf   Sponsors: - ZocDoc - use this link to find a doctor - Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order - Maya Chia - use code BIGBOO at checkout for 15% off - Dwell - use this link for 25% off

The guys react to MSU parting ways with AD Alan Haller, wondering if the school will be able to figure out NIL anytime soon.

Mike and Rico begin a packed second hour with a reaction to Alan Haller being out as AD at MSU. They also discuss the evolving Bill Belichick and his girlfriend dilemma and then wrap the hour with some Kentucky Derby food options.

The Phoenix Suns finally announced the change that they promised, but it wasn't what fans were hoping for. They announced that they promoted Brian Gregory to General Manager, and transitioned James Jones to a senior advisory role with the organization. Was this the right move for a franchise who's fans were expecting an outside hire? Is Mat Ishbia digging his own grave by hiring someone with MSU ties? PHNX Suns reacts to the news on a breaking news edition of the show! Follow us @PHNX_Suns, @GeraldBourguet, @ErikRuby and @StephenPG3!An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnxGametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!All Pro Shade Concepts: Call 623-204-1476 or visit https://allproshadeconcepts.com/ now to schedule your free estimate!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen

Every spring, Calhoun County dementia education organization Miles for Memories facilitates an information session with Michigan State University researchers meant to update attendees on research and other news about the disease.The 2025 event is set for Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 PM at the Kool Family Center in Battle Creek.The session is also a chance for future researchers - MSU students - to share what they are learning about dementia.Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark visits with Community Matters to set the scene.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyCreating Dementia Solutions podcast episodesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

Today on the show we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Athletics, the Pistons, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Alan Haller being out as the Athletic Director at Michigan State as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He told us how this all transpired, gave his thought's on what would be a better fit for MSU, and more. We then talked about game 6 for the Pistons tonight as Keith Langlois from DetroitPistons.com joined us. He and Huge previewed tonight's game, talked about what the Pistons need to do to win, gave their thought's if they can get to game 7, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He gave us his opinion on why Alan Haller was fired, talked about what type of person MSU should bring in, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talked about Alan Haller being out as the Athletic Director at Michigan State as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He told us how this all transpired, gave his thought's on what would be a better fit for MSU, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He gave us his opinion on why Alan Haller was fired, talked about what type of person MSU should bring in, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Athletics, the Pistons, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Alan Haller being out as the Athletic Director at Michigan State as Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He told us how this all transpired, gave his thought's on what would be a better fit for MSU, and more. We then talked about game 6 for the Pistons tonight as Keith Langlois from DetroitPistons.com joined us. He and Huge previewed tonight's game, talked about what the Pistons need to do to win, gave their thought's if they can get to game 7, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He gave us his opinion on why Alan Haller was fired, talked about what type of person MSU should bring in, and more. Throughout our final two hours, we were joined in studio by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked how they think the Tigers have looked in the first few weeks of the season, talked about why they think the Tigers are the best team in the AL Central, talked about the great hitting we've seen from this Tigers team, gave their thoughts on what needs improvement, talked about expectations moving forward, and so much more. We wrapped up the show with a "Moving Ferris Forward" interview as Huge spoke with Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink. He told us about Ferris State being named an "Opportunity University," told us what that means for FSU and it's education opportunities, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a relatively quiet transfer window for the MSU football team. Some new additions, few significant departures. But is there any heat? Does that matter? And what's happening with the other teams on campus? We break it all down, and then take your social media questions. Join us next week ​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky.And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod

All MSU USAID programs have been cut as the federal government seeks to reshape higher education and cut what it sees as wasteful spending. At MSU, nine direct and five flow-through USAID projects were terminated, amounting to more than $20 million in funding lost. USAID is a government agency that provides international humanitarian assistance. The agency provides an array of programs and aid, some of which is done through grants given to universities for projects that provide help to countries in need. (State News – April 17, 2025).Feed the Global Resource Lead for the Future Biotech Potato Partnership Communications Manager Janet Fierro and professor and director of MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics David Douches join me to discuss the impact of the funding cuts. Douches' Feed the Future Global Biotech Potato Partnership was one of the cancelled USAID programs.Conversation Highlights:(1:08) - Describe your background and role at MSU.(2:53) - What is the mission of USAID? Has President Trump painted a misguided view of USAID?(5:23) - What projects will end due to the termination of funding? What will the impact be as these projects end?(7:45) - This work is consistent with MSU's land grant and world grant mission. Generational progress will stop. The long-term institutional vision of higher education differs from the short-term vision of corporations. Higher education is the place for this work. Decades of taxpayer money will be wasted. Investment becomes waste.(11:39) - This work is not about building up foreign competition. America first is not America only. Everything is global. “You can't build a peaceful world on empty stomachs and human misery.”(13:53) - What's next? Is there any hope of having the funding restored? What would you like listeners of this conversation to know and take away? And how can they help?(16:13) – More on advances in potato research using biotechnology.(21:27) – Michigan is a national leader in bean production and the number one state in the country for producing potatoes used to make potato chips. MSU research performed passionately around the world helps make American agriculture better too. And MSU has an outstanding reputation around the world.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

The Southeastern 16 crew discusses Mississippi State fired baseball coach Chris Lemonis on Monday, April 28, topics include: Lemonis leaves a legacy that includes a 2021 national championship. But the Bulldogs struggled since, failing to make the NCAA Tournament in 2022 and 2023 and failing to make it out of a regional in 2024. Lemonis was 232-135 overall and 82-89 in SEC play, but just 42-69 after winning a national title. He's owed approximately $1.2 million and is the second baseball coach MSU has fired this century. Why did athletic director Zac Selmon make a change now? And are we surprised Lemonis was fired in-season? Pitching coach Justin Parker will be the interim coach. What will that mean? How attractive is the job in a more-competitive-than-ever SEC and does MSU have the budget to hire an elite coach? Who will the Bulldogs hire? Potential candidates might include: Those with MSU ties: Georgia hitting coach Will Coggin (played at MSU), Kentucky coach Nick Mingione (MSU assistant from 2009-15), Auburn coach Butch Thompson (MSU assistant from 2009-15), Georgia coach Wes Johnson (pitching coach in 2016), Louisiana Tech coach Lane Burroughs (MSU assistant from 2009-12) Sitting head coaches without MSU ties: Alabama's Rob Vaughn, East Carolina's Cliff Godwin, Clemson;s Erik Bakich, Kansas coach Dan Fitzgerald, Duke's Chris Pollard, Dallas Baptist's Dan Heefner and Wake Forest's Tom Walter, Oklahoma's Skip Johnson, Oregon State's Mitch Carnham, North Carolina's Scott Forbes, Oregon's Scott Wasikowski Current assistants without MSU ties: Tennessee hitting coach Josh Elander FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern SANDERS LOGISTICS Efficient, hassle-free moving: https://www.tedrsandersmoving.com/ ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.smith@southeastern14.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! #sec #secbaseball #collegebaseball

Strategic use of solar arrays could provide financial boost, help farmers continue producing crops and even save water As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan State University says the answer could be both. Jake Stid, a graduate student in the College of Natural Science Hydrogeology Lab, analyzed remote sensing and aerial imagery to study how fields have been used in California for the last 25 years. Using databases to estimate revenues and costs, Stid found that farmers who used a small percentage of their land for solar arrays were more financially secure per acre than those who didn't. Crops or solar? His research, now published in Nature Sustainability, could provide a new roadmap to solvency for farmers struggling to pay the bills. Instead of converting entire fields to solar arrays, Stid hopes this research will help more farmers decide to keep producing crops by strategically placing arrays on lower-yield spots in their fields. "The conversation shouldn't be as much about solar or agriculture, but solar and agriculture," Stid said. "They can work together, and it can be a collaboration rather than a conflict." Stid's work with solar panels began when he joined the lab of Anthony Kendall, an MSU assistant professor who's also a co-author on the paper. Kendall saw Stid working with Google Earth Engine, a public satellite-image database and cloud computing tool. A casual suggestion that Stid try to pinpoint solar panels on the landscape sparked his curiosity. He narrowed his focus to the California region for multiple reasons. The state boasts some of the most valuable and productive agricultural land in the United States, and it's a nationwide leader in solar energy production and installation. As increasingly extreme weather threatens food, energy and water resources, new energy sources have emerged, such as solar, to help decrease carbon emissions. The solar boom has led to concerns of reduced food production, especially as an expanding population and growing consumption place a greater strain on agriculture. Because of these competing interests, some farmers have turned to what's called a colocation method: purposefully installing solar arrays alongside crops to maximize the landscape's production. Stid wanted to find out how these colocated installations affected a farmer's bottom line and how that compared to conventional solar arrays where entire fields are turned into solar farms versus farms that continue to grow crops with no solar. "We're taking a balanced approach to not just focus on the negatives or the positives, but to take them both together to look more deeply at what people are actually doing on the landscape," Stid said. "We're asking what it means and how we can better plan for the future." The team used the solar panel footprint in California previously published by Stid in 2022. From there, they used available data sets to calculate that 86,000 people could have been fed by what's now solar-occupied land. Then, they used crop cost studies from the University of California-Davis, U.S. annual crop prices, the California Water Rights Fee and other data to calculate the average farmer's costs and revenue. They modeled solar electricity production from each installation to estimate how much of a farmer's costs could be offset by selling energy back to the grid. The results confirmed their hypothesis - farmers who used a few acres of land for solar arrays had more financial stability than those who took an all-or-nothing approach to solar. They spent less on fertilizer, water and farming supplies, and the income from selling energy from their solar arrays made up for the decrease in crops produced. They were even likely to save water by offsetting irrigation, which could benefit the water-stressed region. "If I'm a farmer, these two acres of solar arrays are going to pay me a certain amount of money throughout the year," Stid said. "I d...

We dug into our takes and yours — on the state of MSU football and basketball, and MSU sports in general, on fan concerns and negativity around the Spartan football program and whether it's overdone, on the Pistons and accountability for refs, on trusting Brad Holmes, on Shedeur Sanders, the Tigers, why anyone would ever attend an NFL draft, disappointing our parents and more.

This week, we're excited to chat with three-time NCAA champion Faith Torrez, who recently helped the Oklahoma Sooners capture their seventh NCAA title in program history. Torrez joins us to reflect on the 2025 season, what fueled the Sooners this year and how they reclaimed their spot atop the podium.Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Christa, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semflam, Amy C, Maria L, Becca S, Cathleen R, Faith, Kerry M, M, Derek H, Martin, Sharon B, Randee B, MSU, Kimberly G, Robert H, Lela M, Mara L, Jenna A, Alex M, Mama T, Kelsey, Lidia, Maria P, Alicia O, Cristina K, Bethany J, Diane J, Kentiemac, Marni S, Betny T, Emily C, Cathy D, Lisa T, Libby C, Thiago, Taryn M, Dana B, Jamie S, Chuck C, Je_GL, Kaitlin, Susan P, Katertot, Maggie, Mallory D, LFC_Hokie, Ella, Debbie, Megan F, Kay, Diane J, Julie B,, Austin K, Jane, Sarah, Amy, Stephen S, Johanna T, Alison S, Kristina T, Abigail W, Becky, Ola S, Jennifer K, Kate M, Naomi S, Claudia, Siona, Erin L, Sarah A, Kennedy B, Thomas B, Lauren D, Kihika N, Beth C, Amy, Renee PM, Ryan V, Brandon H, Tyler, Hayley B, Ben S,  Karen S, Kate & Landon, Danielle, ALittleUnderRotated, Dana C, Amy C, Grace, Pat G , Lexi G, Laura N, Kathy, Katie A, Ruby B, Katie E, Róisín, Becca, Megan J, Emily D, Britton, Ry Shep, Reyna G, Catherine, William A, MB, MJ L, Jackson G, Brittany A, Stella, Ulo F, Noah C, Melissa H, Alexis, William M, Trish, Susie, Leslie G, Catherine B, Nina S, Karlin, Laura L, Katy S, J'nia G, Kathy M, Kathy S, Okcaro, Caroline P & JD B! 

We dug into our takes and yours — on the state of MSU football and basketball, and MSU sports in general, on fan concerns and negativity around the Spartan football program and whether it's overdone, on the Pistons and accountability for refs, on trusting Brad Holmes, on Shedeur Sanders, the Tigers, why anyone would ever attend an NFL draft, disappointing our parents and more.

Montana State wrapped up spring football on April 26, 2025 in Bozeman with the annual Sonny Holland Spring Classic.MSU ran 105 total plays between the Blue and White teams with the White coming out on top, 24-14.Spring game interviews: - MSU head coach Brent Vigen (1:07)- Redshirt freshman DB Carson Williams (10:11)- Redshirt sophomore QB Chance Wilson (13:55)- Redshirt sophomore RB Colson Coon (22:37)- Senior DT Paul Brott (27:00)

Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.

We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball and football and the state of play with each — MSU basketball recruiting and portal targets, the lack of juice around the MSU football program and more. Plus, the Lions' NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders, the Pistons, the best Tigers' storylines, and a couple stories worth telling.

In the news today: Our host and producer of The State is graduating! This marks Rachel Fulton's final episode, in which she's been working on this podcast for the past four years! This episode covers Rachel's college recap, from jobs to her future career, as well as commencement information at MSU.

We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball and football and the state of play with each — MSU basketball recruiting and portal targets, the lack of juice around the MSU football program and more. Plus, the Lions' NFL draft, Shedeur Sanders, the Pistons, the best Tigers' storylines, and a couple stories worth telling.

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU ending affirmative action in employment to comply with Trump order. For our second story focused on campus-related news, 'good people on both sides': Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan pushes for unity at MSU forum. For our final story focusing on graduation, eco-friendly tradition: MSU's graduation gowns made from recycled plastic.

We were joined by The Athletic's James Edwards for a conversation on the Pistons-Knicks playoff series, the future of the Pistons, and the state of MSU basketball (5:00). Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' NFL draft priorities, the Lions roster, his favorite players atop the draft, and the state of MSU football (31:30).

[RE-UPLOAD FROM JAN. 19, 2022]Dr. Ned Walker is a professor in the Entomology Department at Michigan State University. His work focuses on mosquitos, ticks and other insects important from a human health perspective. In this conversation, Ned talked about his life growing up in Ohio, getting into medical entomology during his undergrad, growing his interest in mosquito ecology and eventually coming to MSU as a postdoc in Rich Merritt's aquatic entomology lab. After getting his current position, he developed an international research program that took him to many different countries around the World. It is interesting that Ned's life today would be very different if it wasn't for an early mentor he met in college who encouraged and taught him at a critical time of his life. Ned also talked about his love of music, playing the guitar and being in bands.Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645

[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 1, 2021]Dr. Anthony Cognato (Graduate Program Director) and Heather Lenartson (Administrative Assistant to the Chairperson and Academic Programs) talked about this year's new grad student orientation, the new Student Information System that replaces much of the physical paperwork for both PhD and MS students and allows them and their committee members to track their progress online, different types of MSU fellowship, application process for those interested in being considered for MSU fellowships/assistantships, graduate guidance committee composition, etc. We will be back with another episode about details of the application process to graduate school.Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645

[RE-UPLOAD FROM SEPT. 22, 2021]The MSU Entomology Department is very fortunate to have a wonderful new group of graduate students joining us in 2021. This episode features five of these new grad students: Cynthia Fiser, Julie Michaelson, Ronnie Miller, Charlotte Schuttler and Lauren Goldstein. We talked about how they selected graduate schools, why they ended up choosing MSU and what were the things they looked for in this selection process. We also discussed their future career plans and what skills they hope to learn in graduate school that will help them in finding a job. Watch this episode on YouTube here!You can follow Bug Talk on Instagram and Twitter @bugtalkpodcast, and YouTube @bugtalk6645

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, bottleneck delays payments to military students. For our final story of the day focusing on community news, 'brilliance is not determined by your language': MSU professor teaches power of AAVE.

We were joined by The Athletic's James Edwards for a conversation on the Pistons-Knicks playoff series, the future of the Pistons, and the state of MSU basketball (5:00). Then a conversation with The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner on the Lions' NFL draft priorities, the Lions roster, his favorite players atop the draft, and the state of MSU football (31:30).

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, all USAID projects at MSU terminated by Trump administration. For our second story focusing on student life, drag meets arts-and-crafts at UAB's Craftopia. For our final story focusing on health, connecting with nature poses mental health benefits.

We dug into our takes and yours — on the likelihood Michigan State basketball will add a heralded freshman (say Darius Adams) or transfer, on MSU football losing Dillon Tatum to the transfer portal, on how fans, writers, administrators and coaches all stink right now at handling the offseason in college sports and why that is, and on the Pistons' playoff chances, the Lions' draft, Tigers vibes and bets, and more.

Today we're excited to chat about the final day of the 2025 NCAA Championship including our thoughts on Oklahoma's seventh title, UCLA putting up a strong fight, and Mizzou making history by placing third! We also chat with Arizona sophomore Sophie Derr who is fresh off helping Arizona qualify to the Regional final for the first time since the new format began in 2019!hank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Christa, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semflam, Amy C, Maria L, Becca S, Cathleen R, Faith, Kerry M, M, Derek H, Martin, Sharon B, Randee B, MSU, Kimberly G, Robert H, Lela M, Mara L, Jenna A, Alex M, Mama T, Kelsey, Lidia, Maria P, Alicia O, Cristina K, Bethany J, Diane J, Kentiemac, Marni S, Betny T, Emily C, Cathy D, Lisa T, Libby C, Thiago, Taryn M, Dana B, Jamie S, Chuck C, Je_GL, Kaitlin, Susan P, Katertot, Maggie, Mallory D, LFC_Hokie, Ella, Debbie, Megan F, Kay, Diane J, Julie B,, Austin K, Jane, Sarah, Amy, Stephen S, Johanna T, Alison S, Kristina T, Abigail W, Becky, Ola S, Jennifer K, Kate M, Naomi S, Claudia, Siona, Resi G, Erin L, Sarah A, Kennedy B, Thomas B, Lauren D, Kihika N, Beth C, Amy, Renee PM, Ryan V, Brandon H, Tyler, Hayley B, Ben S,  Karen S, Kate & Landon, Danielle, ALittleUnderRotated, Dana C, Amy C, Grace, Pat G , Lexi G, Laura N, Kathy, Katie A, Ruby B, Katie E, Róisín, Becca, Megan J, Emily D, Britton, Ry Shep, Reyna G, Catherine, William A, MB, MJ L, Jackson G, Brittany A, Stella, Ulo F, Noah C, Melissa H, Alexis, William M, Trish, Susie, Leslie G, Catherine B, Nina S, Karlin, Laura L, Katy S, J'nia G, Kathy M, Kathy S, Okcaro & Caroline P! 

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We answered your questions – on Michigan State basketball, the addition of transfer Tre Fort, what else the Spartans need or might do in the portal, the rotation next season, Michigan and Purdue making portal moves, what to think of MSU football this spring, the Tigers, the Pistons, life advice and more.

Guys... what just happened? We wanted to put together a quick episode to share our thoughts with you all on the 2025 NCAA Championship semifinals! We talk about LSU and Florida not advancing, OU slaying dragons, and Mizzou peaking at the right time!Thank you to our monthly Patreon supporters: Lee B, Cookiemaster, Christa, Happy Girl, Erica S, Semflam, Amy C, Maria L, Becca S, Cathleen R, Faith, Kerry M, M, Derek H, Martin, Sharon B, Randee B, MSU, Kimberly G, Robert H, Lela M, Mara L, Jenna A, Alex M, Mama T, Kelsey, Lidia, Maria P, Alicia O, Cristina K, Bethany J, Diane J, Kentiemac, Marni S, Betny T, Emily C, Cathy D, Lisa T, Libby C, Thiago, Taryn M, Dana B, Jamie S, Chuck C, Je_GL, Kaitlin, Susan P, Katertot, Maggie, Mallory D, LFC_Hokie, Ella, Debbie, Megan F, Kay, Diane J, Julie B,, Austin K, Jane, Sarah, Amy, Stephen S, Johanna T, Alison S, Kristina T, Abigail W, Tamar K, Becky, Ola S, Jennifer K, Kate M, Naomi S, Claudia, Siona, Resi G, Erin L, Sarah A, Kennedy B, Thomas B, Lauren D, Kihika N, Beth C, Amy, Renee PM, Ryan V, Brandon H, Tyler, Hayley B, Ben S,  Karen S, Kate & Landon, Danielle, ALittleUnderRotated, Dana C, Amy C, Grace, Pat G , Lexi G, Laura N, Kathy, Katie A, Ruby B, Katie E, Róisín, Becca, Megan J, Emily D, Britton, Ry Shep, Reyna G, Catherine, William A, MB, MJ L, Jackson G, Brittany A, Stella, Ulo F, Noah C, Melissa H, Alexis, William M, Trish, Susie, Leslie G, Catherine B, Nina S, Karlin, Laura L, Katy S, J'nia G, & Kathy M! 

Rico and Stoney (in for Valenti this week) kick off the short show following Tigers baseball reacting to the loss and Riley Greene's putrid start to the 2025 season. They do an "In Football Today" and discuss MSU football before shifting gears to Pistons-Knicks for the entire second and final hour.

Rico and Stoney start the second hour breaking down the Nico Iamaleava situation and its ramifications for the rest of college football. They wonder how Michigan and MSU will be impacted and take a couple of your calls the rest of the hour.

Russell Brand charged with rape, Eli Zaret joins us after a Tiger walk-off win, From Rock Star to Killer on Netflix, Michael Jackson is alive, Becoming Led Zeppelin, Fyre Festival 2 needs a home, and Britney Spears is full on hag. Eli Zaret drops by to recap Detroit Tigers baseball & Opening Day festivities, Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL All-Time Goal record, the best #8s in sports, Florida vs Houston Monday night for the NCAA Tournament Championship, MSU football recruiting violations, Detroit Pistons in the playoffs, Ja Morant fined by the NBA for his latest gun gesture, Mary Kate Cornett vs Pat McAfee & ESPN, Eli vs the '78 Tigers, freak sports injuries and more. Michelle Obama's podcast is bombing & they're some people say they are buying views. Her marriage with Barack is in shambles. Jim Cramer is calling for a market crash. Is a recession coming, or what? Elon Musk has done a 180 on tariffs. Drew Crime: The death of 16-year-olf Abbriella Elliott. The death of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Drew caught From Rock Star to Killer on Netflix. Bertrand Cantat is quite the dick… and free. Chris Brown has added a 2nd date at Ford Field. Russell Brand charged with rape and serial assault. New federal criminal charges for Diddy. Fyre Festival 2.0 is in serious jeopardy. Jim Bartek is still avoiding us. Drew finally caught the Tribute to Bob Saget… slow down. Jeff Ross was hospitalized for an allergic reaction Britney Spears is a hag and her teeth are moving everywhere. Elton John played on SNL. Elon Musk got ragged. Jack Black got really fat. Tenacious D is back, though. Anyone know anything about Thomas Matthew Crooks? Drew watched Becoming Led Zeppelin and recommends it to all. Melissa Etheridge sings at a lesbian bar and looks huge. BranDon survived Disney World. Thankfully he was not in an altercation like this. Michael Jackson lives! Virginia Giuffre has outlived her doctor's prediction of 4 days. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).