The Spartan Shadows Podcast

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  Episode 75: Notre Dame Preview ft Former MSU LB Byron Bullough 18.09.2026 42min

  Welcome back!Chris and Emmett are back! Today we are joined by friend of the program and former MSU LB Byron Bullough. We are here to talk all things Notre Dame. What are the keys to the game? What’s the mindset for a team going in as such big underdogs? Can MSU pull this out? Plus we get Byron’s perspective on playing this rivalry and his brother’s return to South Bend.Follow Byron on X and IG! X: @ByronBulloughIG: ByronHBulloughEpisode Recorded: Thursday, September 17th, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro2:13 - Eastern Recap (quickly)3:05 - Notre Dame Preview6:02 - Player mentality coming into this game9:33 - What does this game tell you for the future?16:47 - Coach D and Coach Fitz similarities19:38 - What does this rivalry mean to the Bullough family22:45 - Max’s contribution to Little Giants Game? 24:25 - What’s it like having Max back home in East Lansing? 27:15 - Advantages of having rivalry game this early?32:40 - Byron’s favorite uniform combo?35:08 - What’s Byron’s favorite old uniform he’d bring back?36:51 - Joe Bache’s impact in Detroit?39:00 - Joe choosing Detroit40:00 - Picks and first touchdownHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episode 74: Toledo Recap and Eastern Preview 11.09.2026 42min

  Welcome back!Chris, Zack, and Emmett are back with our recap of week 1’s win against Toledo. We also preview this weeks game against Eastern Michigan. We end with our predictions on final score and first touchdown. Episode Recorded: Thursday, September 10th, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro1:03 - Toledo Breakdown17:11 - Eastern Preview Start18:52 - 9/11 Tribute information20:43 - Eastern Team Breakdown33:00 - Bold Predictions for Eastern Game36:34 - Final Score and First TD Predictions 41:19 - OutroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episode 73: Football Season Preview with Matt Sheehan! 03.09.2026 55min

  Welcome back!Chris, Zack, and Emmett are back with our full 2026 Football preview In this episode, we are joined by the incomparable Matt Sheehan! The host of Locked on Spartans dropped by to preview what we are most excited and scared about for the upcoming season. We also will give our season predictions as well. We eventually wrap it up with some favorite things about East Lansing from Matt as well!Check it out! We apologize for some recording video issues.If you don’t already, follow Matt on social media!Twitter: @Sheehan_SportsFollow Locked on Spartans as well! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnSpartansEpisode Recorded: Thursday, August 27th, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro2:06 - What are we most excited for this season?9:50 - Schedule breakdown and preview18:30 - Whole schedule overview and what game are we most excited/worried about? 26:52 - Record predictions for the season41:20 - Rapid fire questions/favorites for Matt52:52 - Follow Matt and his show!53:20 - OutroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  2026 Football Roster Preview: Linebackers and Defensive Backs 01.09.2026 28min

  Welcome back! It’s time to start our 2026 Football Roster Preview episodes! Today we are talking about the Linebackers and Defensive Backs! Emmett and Chris introduce the players and provide thoughts on this upcoming season.Check us out!Episode recorded on: Thursday, August 27th, 2026Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  2026 Football Roster Preview: Tight Ends 31.08.2026 12min

  Welcome back! It’s time to start our 2026 Football Roster Preview episodes! Today we are talking about the Tight Ends. Emmett and Chris introduce the staff and provide thoughts on this upcoming season.Check us out!Episode recorded on: Thursday, August 27th, 2026Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  2026 Football Roster Preview: Receivers and Running Backs 28.08.2026 22min

  Welcome back! It’s time to start our 2026 Football Roster Preview episodes! Today we are talking about the Receivers and Running Backs. Zack, Emmett, and Chris introduce the staff and provide thoughts on this upcoming season.Check us out!Episode recorded on: Monday, August 24th, 2026Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  2026 Football Roster Preview: Offensive and Defensive Lines 25.08.2026 20min

  Welcome back! It’s time to start our 2026 Football Roster Preview episodes! Today we are talking about the Offensive and Defensive Lines. Zack and Chris introduce the staff and provide thoughts on this upcoming season.Check us out!Episode recorded on: Monday, August 24th, 2026Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  2026 Football Roster Preview: Quarterbacks and Special Teams 19.08.2026 33min

  Welcome back! It’s time to start our 2026 Football Roster Preview episodes! Today we are talking about the Quarterbacks and Special Teams. Emmett and Chris introduce the staff and provide thoughts on this upcoming season.Check us out!Episode recorded on: Thursday, August 14th, 2025Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  EMERGENCY EPISODE: MSU Hires New AD 18.08.2026 19min

  Welcome back, everyone!Emergency podcast time as MSU hired its next AD today in Dan Bartholomae from Western Michigan.The fellas are here to break down all things AD hire related and our thoughts on it. Join us!Because of the breaking news, our next installment of the Roster Preview Series will be delayed. It was originally scheduled for Tuesday the 18th but we will post it on Wednesday the 19th instead.Episode recorded on: Monday, August 17th, 2025Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  2026 Football Roster Preview: Coaching Staff 15.08.2026 30min

  Welcome back! It’s time to start our 2026 Football Roster Preview episodes! Today we are talking about the Coaching Staff. Emmett and Chris introduce the staff and provide thoughts on this upcoming season.Check us out!Episode recorded on: Thursday, August 14th, 2025Have a question, email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  EMERGENCY EPISODE: Class of 2022 Eligibility Injunction Ruling 01.08.2026 16min

  Welcome back!Zack and Emmett are back with an emergency episode! In this episode, we discuss the injunction that was passed allowing Class of 2022 collegiate athletes an extra year of eligibility. This ruling could effect several big name MSU athletes in both Football and Basketball and across college sports. The fellas discuss what options Pat Fitzgerald and Tom Izzo will have and more! Let’s discuss! Episode Recorded: July 31st, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro0:40 - Injunction ruling and how it effects MSU15:30 - OutroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episode 72: Official Visits Week 3 and Recruiting Talk 13.06.2026 24min

  Welcome back!Emmett, Zack, and Chris are here to break down the last few weekends of official visit season. We talk about who has been on campus, who will be there this weekend, and some commits we have gotten recently. We also talk about what the overall class is shaping up to look like and what we can hope for in that regard.Then we end with some exciting hockey updates as well!Episode Recorded: June 12th, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro1:43- Recent Commitments for football and class rankings15:45 - Visitors on campus this weekend21:20 - Hockey: Landon DuPont visits MSU22:45 - Final thoughts and OutroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episode 71: Football OV's Week 1 29.05.2026 15min

  Emmett and Chris are here to break down the first weekend of official visit season. Prospects will be on campus this weekend and we can officially be on commit watch. Who is coming to campus? We will break it down!We apologize for the sound quality. There was an issue this time and will make sure it’s cleaned up before the next one! Thanks all! Episode Recorded: May 28th 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro1:52 - brief news catch up5:57 - official visitor list for weekend 113:57 - outroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episode 70: Off-season News Update 1 09.05.2026 32min

  Welcome back!Join the boys for a catch up on the news of MSU Athletics for the past couple weeks. We talk football schedule and recruiting updates, NFL Draft, Basketball news, hockey news, and more!Join us for a fun episode! Episode Recorded: May 8th 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro1:45 - MSU Football talk20:54 - Hockey news and notes24:30 - Basketball updates27:35 - MSU Tennis Coaching Change31:03 - MSU Dodgeball Natty31:35 - OutroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  Episode 69: Tournament Recaps, Portal Action, and Football! 17.04.2026 46min

  Welcome back!We missed you all! Sorry for the sporadic posting but the three of us are back, alive, well, and ready to talk MSU Sports. In this episode, we discuss the disappointing tournament runs for MSU Basketball and Hockey, some portal news for both those sports, and then we dive into Spring Football!Join us for a fun episode! Episode Recorded: April 16th, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro2:45 - Basketball NCAA Tournament Run12:37 - Hockey NCAA Tournament Run21:21 - Hockey Post-season Honors22:00 - Hockey Portal Talk25:55 - Basketball Portal Talk35:41 - Football Talk45:02 - Wrap up and OutroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episode 68: Hockey and Basketball Catch-up 27.02.2026 19min

  Welcome back!Zack and Chris pop in for a quick episode as it has been a while. Not a ton to cover today but we did want to catch up on the couple weeks worth of basketball and hockey results for everyone. With the regular season for both sports winding down, we talk game results and what’s left for both teams before starting post season play in a few weeks. We hope to be back to our regular posting schedule soon!Check us out! Episode recorded on: Friday February 27th, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro1:45 - Basketball recaps and what’s left this season10:50 - Hockey recaps and what’s left this season16:40 - Baseball talk and wrap upHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  Episode 67: Delayed Break Over! Let's Talk MSU! 07.02.2026 35min

  Welcome back! We are back! After another delay, Chris and Emmett are finally here to catch you on all things MSU.We talk MSU football finalizing its 2026 recruiting class and some 2027 commits. Then we discuss the recent basketball games and how MSU’s dip in play recently is going to shape the season. Finally we wrap up recapping all the latest hockey news from the past few weeks as well. Check us out! Episode recorded on: Saturday February 7th, 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro1:12 - MSU Football: 2026 class finalized10:54 - Football lands a couple of 2027 commits15:51 - Basketball Recap: Rutgers, Michigan, Minnesota, and Devine’s injury24:53 - Hockey Recap: Penn State Series and Game 1 vs Michigan. Duel in the D preview32:43 - Wrap upHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episdoe 66: We're Back! Basketball and Hockey Catch Up and Portal Madness 11.01.2026 35min

  Welcome back! We are finally back from holiday break! While he had some other content coming out during the holidays, it was finally time to get back to our regular episodes. Today, Emmett, Zack, and Chris are back to recap the basketball games over the break. We also touch on the few hockey games since last recording. After that it’s full on portal madness. Who has committed? What are we thinking of the players so far? How many more might be on the horizon? Check us out! Episode recorded on: Friday January 9th 2026timecodes: 0:00 - Intro1:30 - MSU Basketball Holiday Game Recaps7:59 - MSU Hockey Holiday Game Recaps12:53 - MSU Football Portal Madness 34:13 - Closing Question for Fans34:35 - OutroHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D
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  Episode 65: MSU Football Coaches Update and Basketball Coverage Galore! 19.12.2025 48min

  Welcome back! Join Chris, Emmett, and Zack as they discuss the MSU news for the past week! Football officially has some new position coaches. Aidan Chiles hits the portal. Basketball game recaps of Penn State and Toledo with a preview of tomorrow’s game against Oakland after. Much more as well!Check us out! Episode recorded on: Thursday December 18th, 2025timecodes: 0:00 - intro1:05 - Position Coaching hires19:26 - Aidan Chiles and Marcellius Pulliam in the portal25:25 - Basketball Recaps and Preview of Oakland44:30 - Oakland PredictionsHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!
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  Episode 64: Max Bullough is Back, Michigan Scandal, Basketball, Hockey, and More 12.12.2025 43min

  Welcome back! Join Chris, Emmett, and Zack as they discuss a whole lot of news for the past week! Max Bullough has returned to East Lansing. Meanwhile we update you on the latest from the scandal with the school down the road. We finish with the latest basketball and hockey news as well. Check us out! Episode recorded on: Thursday December 11th, 2025timecodes: 0:00 - intro01:25 - Max Bullough returns to East Lansing!10:32 - Transfer Portal entrants 17:22 - Sherrone Moore and Michigan23:10 - Basketball updates. Duke and Penn State37:53 - Hockey updatesHave a question? Email us at [email protected] us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Spartan-Shadows-Podcast/61563013966736/Twitter: https://x.com/MSUShadowsPodInstagram/Threads:https://www.instagram.com/spartanshadowspodcast/?igsh=ZmR5YjRxOHBzYmg%3D Audio only episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well!