You Are the Program

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You Are the Program

Three former Michigan State Football players talking, previewing matchups throughout the season along with bringing in special guests that include current and former players from Michigan State. A podcast for the casual fan to help understand the game better. We will discuss some of the X's and O's of the game that week and how certain plays unfolded and ways to fix it along with some scouting reports for the upcoming game.

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    Season 4 Episode 39 - MSU Starting QB Alessio Milivojevic

    The fellas are back with another offseason episode, and this one’s a big one! We’re joined by current starting quarterback Alessio Milivojevic for an exclusive sit-down you won’t hear anywhere else. He dives into his journey to Michigan State University, what it took to earn the QB1 role, and what Spartan fans can expect from him this season. If you're curious about the future of MSU football, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  2. 116

    Season 4 Episode 38 - Special Guest Josh Priebe + Indiana National Champions

    The fellas welcome former Northwestern and current Miami Dolphins OL Josh Priebe to the pod, as he gives his perspective on what it was like to have Coach Fitz as a head coach and what type of mentality Fitz will bring to Michigan State. The guys also discuss the Indiana Hoosiers winning the national championship and if they're here to stay. This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  3. 115

    Season 4 Episode 37 - MSU Portal Update/Thoughts + CFP Semifinals

    The guys give an update on the portal additions and subtractions for Michigan State, along with a preview and prediction for the remainder of the College Football Playoffs.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  4. 114

    Season 4 Episode 36 - Latest MSU Football News (Coaching Hires, $400 million donation)

    The fellas talk the latest news surrounding Michigan State football, including the retention of DC Joe Rossi and the hire of Notre Dame LB coach and former MSU LB Max Bullough. They also talk about the surprising BigTen Championship game and the first round of the college football playoffs.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  5. 113

    Season 4 Episode 35 - Pat Fitzgerald, For Sparta + CFB Championship Weekend

    The fellas are back talking more about why they think Pat Fitzgerald is one of the best hires of the CFB 2025 coaching cycle. They also give their thoughts on the For Sparta initiative recently launched by Michigan State, as well as who will be taking home their conference championship trophies this weekend.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  6. 112

    Season 4 Episode 34 - EMERGENCY POD - J. Smith out/Fitz in

    Big news has hit the Spartan football world: Jonathan Smith is out as Head Football Coach at Michigan State, and J Batt has his eyes set on hiring former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald. The guys give their thoughts on what went wrong with the Jonathan Smith era and what to look forward to with the hiring of Pat Fitzgerald. You don't want to miss this one!This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  7. 111

    Season 4 Episode 33 - Iowa Postgame Pod

    MSU falls yet again, this time to the Iowa Hawkeyes 17-20. Why can't this team close out games? The fellas discuss what seems to always go wrong late in games, then finish by looking at some of the other big games across the country. This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  8. 110

    Season 4 Episode 32 - Iowa Pregame

    The fellas talk Michigan State's second to last game of the season as the Spartans travel to Iowa City, Iowa to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes. The guys also touch on how the football program needs to model itself like the basketball program and Coach Izzo, finish by going around the country in CFB and give out their locks of the week.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  9. 109

    Season 4 Episode 31 - Penn State Postgame

    Michigan State falls to 0-7 in the B1G (3-7 overall record) after Saturday's 10-28 loss to Penn State. The fellas give their postgame thoughts and how this team can stay motivated with 2 games left, even though no postseason aspirations remain. They finish talking about some CFB around the country, and a HORRID week for locks.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  10. 108

    Season 4 Episode 30 - Penn State Pregame Pod + MSU Vacated Wins Thoughts

    The fellas are finally back after a little over a week. They talk Michigan State's battle for the Land Grant Trophy against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Two 0-6 teams in the B1G are looking for that elusive 1st B1G win. They finish it off by looking at the biggest games around the country and give their locks of the week.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  11. 107

    Season 4 Episode 29 - Minnesota Postgame + QB Change?

    The fellas talk MSU's 6th B1G loss, 20-23, this time at the hands of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. With Alessio Milijovejic at QB for possibly the rest of the year, how do the remaining 3 games look for not only this team, but also for Jonathan Smith. Plus, the guys talk CFB around the country followed by a horrendous week for locks. This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  12. 106

    Season 4 Episode 28 - Minnesota Pregame

    The fellas are back discussing this week's game against the Minnesota Golden Gopher. They discuss how this team needs to respond and get up off the mat, in addition to looking at some other CFB games around the country.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  13. 105

    Season 4 Episode 27 - Michigan Postgame

    The guys talk MSU's 21-30 loss at the hands of the Michigan Wolverines. They talk about the game for a bit then give some more thoughts on the general feel around the program.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing

  14. 104

    Season 4 Episode 26 - scUM Pregame + SPECIAL Nudge Giveaway

    It's that time of the year. The fellas break down the Paul Bunyan Trophy game vs the Michigan Wolverines and share some of their favorite memories of the rivalry. The guys give some pre-game analysis and what MSU needs to do to get an underdog win at home PLUS a very special announcement regarding our Nudge Printing giveaway.GIVEAWAY RULES: 1) Send us an email at [email protected] with your score prediction for MSU basketball's exhibition game vs Bowling Green tonight, October 23rd, for a chance to win a Nudge Printing t-shirt. The closest 4 scores will win.2) If you are stopping by our tailgate on Saturday Oct 25th, you can claim your prize there. Otherwise, we will get in contact with you for shipping information.3) Other prizes (can coozies and sticker decals) can be claimed at our tailgate, first come first serve, on Saturday.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  15. 103

    Season 4 Episode 25 - Indiana Postgame + MORE Program Thoughts

    The fellas give a short breakdown of MSU's 13-38 loss at the hands of the Indiana Hoosiers, then talk more of where Michigan State is as a football program. The guys then talk about what they need to see from Jonathon Smith in the final 5 remaining games in the season.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  16. 102

    Season 4 Episode 24 - Indiana Pregame

    The guys talk about MSU's upcoming game Brass Spittoon trophy game against the Indiana Hoosiers, and what needs to be done in order to stay competitive in this game.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing

  17. 101

    Season 4 Episode 23 - UCLA Postgame & Overall State of the Program Thoughts

    After a disappointing 38-13 homecoming loss to UCLA, the fellas talk about the game and give some insight into what the issues are with this Michigan State team.This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  18. 100

    Season 4 Episode 22 - UCLA Pregame Pod

    It's homecoming for MSU, and the fellas discuss our opponent this week: the UCLA Bruins. They go around the BigTen and finish off with their locks of the week.This podcast is present by Nudge Printing.

  19. 99

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Nebraska Postgame Pod

    The fellas talk through the good, the bad, and the ugly for Michigan State's 27-38 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The guys finish it off looking at the biggest stories around the B10 and a SURPRISING locks finish this week. This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  20. 98

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Nebraska Pregame

    The fellas are back after the MSU bye week (that seemed like a full month). They give their usual pre-game analysis, diagnosing both sides of the ball for Michigan State and Nebraska. As always, they finish up giving their locks of the week.This podcast is sponsored by Nudge Printing.

  21. 97

    Season 4 Episode 19 - USC Postgame Pod

    The fellas (minus Dante this week) give their thoughts on Michigan State's 31-45 loss at the hands of the USC Trojans, plus all the happenings around the college football country. This will most likely be the boys' only pod this week, as MSU is on a bye week. This podcast is presented by Nudge Printing.

  22. 96

    Season 4 Episode 18 - USC Pregame Pod

    The fellas welcome our new sponsor, Nudge Printing! We are so excited to partner with Nudge. Check them out at nudgeprinting.com. Also, the boys talk what needs to be done in order to travel out west and beat the USC Trojans in a pivotal week 4 game to open Big Ten play.

  23. 95

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Youngstown State Post Game

    The boys talk about the feelings around this MSU team after the first 3-0 start since 2021 and how certain injuries may impact the rest of the season.

  24. 94

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Roundtable Discussion w/ Justin Thind

    The fellas have a very special guest on the show today, Justin Thind! They talk about the happenings of Michigan State football and the current state of the program after 2 games into the season. They finish the discussion giving out their CFB Locks of the Week.

  25. 93

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Boston College Post Game

    The fellas dive into the massive 2OT Michigan State win over Boston College. Was this Aidan Chiles' best game as a Spartan? We debate that PLUS we go around the country and look at some significant scores in college football.

  26. 92

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Boston College Pre Game

    The boys talk the about this week's game against the Boston College Eagles, as the Spartans try to avenge last years 23-19 loss. Also, as always, the fellas give out their locks of the week around CFB.

  27. 91

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Western Michigan Post Game

    The fellas give their impressions of Michigan State's 23-6 victory over Western Michigan, as well as some analysis of other games around the country.

  28. 90

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Western Michigan Pre Game

    We are SO back. The 2025 season kicks off against the Western Michigan Broncos and the fellas give their perspective on what it was like playing the first game of the year and all the emotions experienced in the week building up to the game. They also give some things they need to see from the Spartans in week 1.

  29. 89

    Season 4 Episode 11 - MSU Season Preview + B1G Preview

    The fellas finally get to talk about the expectations for the Spartans this year. They give their preseason analysis for Michigan State as well as their B1G winner, Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, etc.

  30. 88

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Maryland Preview

    The boys finalize the B1G Preview Series with the final game on Michigan State's schedule: the Maryland Terrapins.

  31. 87

    Season 4 Epsiode 9 - Iowa Preview

    The guys give their preseason analysis of the opponent of Michigan State's 11th game of the year: the Iowa Hawkeyes.

  32. 86

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Penn State Preview

    The fellas give their rundown on the team that could potentially be a national championship contender: the Penn State Nittany Lions.

  33. 85

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Minnesota Preview

    The fellas continue their B1G Preview Series with Michigan States next opponent on the schedule: the Minnesota Golden Gophers

  34. 84

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Michigan Preview

    The boys continue the Big Ten schedule preview - this week they discuss arguably the biggest game on the schedule every year: the Michigan Wolverines. (details on the YATP podcast tailgate for this game to come in the future - keep your eyes peeled)

  35. 83

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Indiana Preview

    The boys are back continuing to preview the Spartans Big Ten schedule. Up this week, we talk Indiana and what to expect from them in year 2 under Coach Cignetti

  36. 82

    Season 4 Episode4- UCLA Preview

    The guys are back with another preview of the Spartans Big 10 opponents; this time the UCLA Bruins. The guys preview a revamped UCLA roster and what to expect when the Bruins make their first trip to East Lansing.

  37. 81

    Season 4 Episode 3- Nebraska Preview

    The Spartans open up October with a road test in Lincoln to take on the Cornhuskers. The guys break down what to expect and where the Spartans may have an edge in their second Big 10 game!

  38. 80

    Season 4 Episode 2- USC Preview

    It's almost football season and that means it's time to get familiar with some of the Spartans' opponents this year! The guys share some thoughts on what to expect when the Spartans head to LA to face the Trojans in September!

  39. 79

    Season 4 Episode 1- New AD

    The Spartans got their guy in new Athletic Director in J Batt. Things are looking up as he seems like the perfect fit to head the department. The guys discuss that and the new House settlement that was passed.

  40. 78

    Season 3 Episode 29- Haller Out and Ceiling/Floor for the Spartans in 2025

    We are back talking Spartan football! Michigan State is looking for a new Athletic Director heading into the summer months. The guys give their thoughts on the ceiling and floor for the Spartans this fall!

  41. 77

    Season 3 Episode 28- Portal Update with Special Guest

    The guys give another update on the final moves the Spartans made in the portal including one HUGE get! A recurring special guest joins the show to chime in on the conversation!

  42. 76

    Season 3 Episode 27- Portal Update & CFP Semifinal Preview

    It's been a couple weeks which means the Spartans have some new additions via the transfer portal; the guys give updates on that as well as two new coaching hires. The final four teams are left in the CFP and the guys give their picks!

  43. 75

    Season 3 Episode 26- End of Season Update & CFP

    The Spartans' season is over but that doesn't mean there isn't news to report. There have been transfers in and out and the guys give updates on all of them along with some NIL talk. With the first ever 12 team CFP on the horizon the guys give their thoughts on the matchups for the opening weekend!

  44. 74

    Season 3 Episode 25- Rutgers Postgame

    The Spartans season came to an end last weekend and unfortunately there will be no bowl game. The guys break down the game and where to go from here for this team and the offseason. A wild weekend in college football and an update to the locks!

  45. 73

    Season 3 Episode 24- Rutgers Pregame

    The final regular season game is here as the Spartans take on the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers! It's Thanksgiving week and senior night on Saturday in a must win game to make a bowl game. An update to the College Football Playoff rankings and the last regular season locks of the year!

  46. 72

    Season 3 Episode 23- Purdue Postgame

    The Spartans got a much needed win against the Boilermakers of Purdue and now sit just 1 win away from bowl eligibility. The guys break down the matchup as well as a wild weekend in college football! An update to the Locks as well!

  47. 71

    Season 3 Episode 22- Illinois Postgame/Purdue Pregame

    It's a short week which means only one episode this week! The guys wrap up a tough loss to the Illini this past weekend and preview a must win game against the Boilermakers of Purdue. Another week to go 3-0 with the locks!

  48. 70

    Season 3 Episode 21- Illinois Pregame

    The Spartans are coming off a bye week and look to get back on track against the Illini of Illinois. New college football playoff rankings and the lock's of the week!

  49. 69

    Season 3 Episode 20- IU Postgame

    It was a tough game for the Spartans as they fell 47-10 to the Hoosiers. The guys break down the game and how the bye week couldn't have come at a better time. It was a rough week for the locks which means another week to get back on track!

  50. 68

    Season 3 Episode 19- IU Pregame

    A HUGE announcement you don't want to miss! This week features the battle for the 'Ole Brass Spittoon as the Spartans take on the Hoosiers this weekend. The guys break down the game in what is a chance for the Spartans to play spoiler in the Hoosiers surprising season.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Three former Michigan State Football players talking, previewing matchups throughout the season along with bringing in special guests that include current and former players from Michigan State. A podcast for the casual fan to help understand the game better. We will discuss some of the X's and O's of the game that week and how certain plays unfolded and ways to fix it along with some scouting reports for the upcoming game.

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Tyler Higby, Brian Lewerke, & Dante Razzano

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