Becoming Graham Couch
from The A-List Hour Hosted by Andrew P. Abood
The episode "Becoming Graham Couch" on The A-List Hour podcast is a captivating, in-depth conversation where host Andrew P. Abood sits down with Graham Couch, the acclaimed sports columnist for the Lansing State Journal and co-host of the popular Couch and The Rube podcast. Born and raised on Lansing's west side, Graham traces his journey from a local kid attending Sexton High School, playing soccer and tennis, to finding his passion in journalism through stints at Lansing Community College's student paper and radio, then Columbia College Chicago. He shares stories of early career stops in small-town Illinois newspapers, covering college sports in Kalamazoo, and ultimately returning home in 2012 to become the voice of MSU athletics and beyond for the LSJ. Dive into candid reflections on the evolution of the media landscape, the thrill (and challenges) of deadlines, maintaining objectivity in a fan-crazed town like East Lansing, the impacts of NIL and conference realignment on college sports, key moments from Mark Dantonio and Mel Tucker eras, and fresh optimism under new leadership for MSU football and Tom Izzo's enduring basketball grit. A heartfelt, hometown-rooted episode full of sharp insights, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes storytelling—perfect for sports fans, aspiring journalists, or anyone who loves a great "how I got here" tale.
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