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Jack Ebling
The Drive with Jack is your afternoon sports companion in Michigan and beyond. It’s an info-taining blend of behind-the- scenes insight, breaking news, blistering opinion and intelligent banter. It’s “We Are There!” broadcast journalism. We’re the eyes and ears of our listeners. We talk the stories that other hosts merely read.
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DeShaun joins us to discuss Michigan State Men's hoops including, looking back at the win against Arkansas, Freshmen impact and more
Spartan Hockey Forward Shane Vansahgi sits down with "Boston" Rob Bennett in this exclusive interview. The Sophomore winger discusses his first season in the Green & White, his expectations for himself in the upcoming NHL Draft and the mindset going into next season plus more.....
Hear from Michigan State Hockey Head Coach Adam Nightingale, as well as players Karsen Dorwart, Tiernan Shoudy & Red Savage talking with the media moments after the NCAA Hockey Tournament draw was announced
The "Tom Izzo is THE GOAT" Show! Jack talked with Tom's Mom Dorothy Izzo, his sister Anne Levandowski; with his former assistant coaches, Mike Garland & Brian Gregory; with Bob Tripi, Brendan Quinn, Tom Shanahan & David Harns, all refelcting on the greatness of Tom Izzo after B1G win #354 and becoming the all-time winnngest coach in B1G history!
Chase gives us the latest updates from Vegas involving the NFL Playoffs including the Detroit Lions
Cynthia breaks down and previews the Detroit vs Minnesota game happening on Sunday night
Coach Rowe and Skyla preview the season for MSU beginning on Saturday hosting Western Michigan
Jay talks Michigan State hoops & who he thinks from the current team would make a perfect Flintstone & more
Haley looks back at Michigan State hockey victories at the GLI and previws the Wisconsin series
We discuss the improvement of the Detroit Pistons and look into the crystal ball of BIG TEN Basketball
Jim gives us his thoughts on the Arizona State football loss to Texas, the impact of Cameron Skattabo & more
Scott discusses the grand opening of One North East Lansing & previews the upcoming Detroit Lions game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Hear from Ohio State Interim Head Coach, Jake Diebler discuss the last second shot that gave the Buckeys the 60-57 victory over Michigan State as well as comments from Spartan Head Coach Tom Izzo
Hear from MSU Head Coach Adam Nightingale and Freshman winger Gavin O' Connell as we recap the Spartans series split with Ohio State from this past weekend.
Take a listen to a few of the best quotes from just some of our guests after another busy sports talk week! It's the Drive with Jack in just over 7 minutes!
Corey gives us the latest on MSU Football recruiting, his thoughts on Moneyball & the latest update on MSU Women's Basketball recruiting.
Corey gives us the latest on MSU football recruiting on a very important weekend of official visits
Coach gives us an update on his health & his thoughts on MSU Basketball heading into the season
Chase discusses the Las Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup victory and what it means to the city.
Richie gives us a first hand account of the celebration in Denver after the Nuggets first NBA Championship win.
Jim comes to us LIVE from the Monty Williams introductory press conference as the new Detriot Pistons Head Coach.
Corey gives us the latest on MSU football recruiting in what is a very important month of visits in June
The guys give us thier thoughts of MSU hockey and thier predictions for the Stanley Cup Finals
Hear just some of the best guest quotes of the week that was on the Drive with Jack in under 8 minutes!
Jim gives us his thoughts on the Detroit Pistons coaching search, and getting the #5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft plus previewing Baseball This Week Episode #3
Jeff gives us his thoughts on the upcoming Conference Finals, Ja Morant & head coaching vacancies
Bob looks at Spartan football's special teams entering this year, plus the Piston's chances in the Draft Lottery
Hear some of the best quotes from a very busy sports talk week on the Drive with Jack in under 8 minutes!
Sean looks at the Detroit Tigers winning ways, talks NHL Playoffs and the future of the Detroit Redwings.
Greg talks NBA Playoffs & what he is looking for in the next Detroit Pistons Head Coach.
Larry is raising money for sports journalists who have been affected by this COVID-19 pandemic. He talks with Jack about how you can help.
Jim looks at the Detroit Lions draft strategy, gives us an update on the Detroit Pistons coaching search and more
We pay tribute to the late great high school coach. George Fox, as we hear from Dale Beard, Tom Izzo & Bob Every.
Take a listen to some of the quotes from some of our guests this week in just over 7 minutes!
With special guests
Spartan Hockey Head Coach, Adam Nightingale
Michigan State Athletic Director, Allan Haller
Hockey Associate Head Coach, Jerad DeMichiel
Director of Player Developement, Brad Fast
Former long time Assistant Coach, Tom Newton
MSU hockey alum, Dylan St. Cyr.
Current players, Nico Muller, Nash Nienhus,Gavin Best & Karsen Dorwart
Dave Carrier & Ian Anderson
and more......
With special guests
Spartan Hockey Head Coach, Adam Nightingale
Michigan State Athletic Director, Alan Haller
Hockey Associate Head Coach, Jerad DeMichiel
Director of Player Developement, Brad Fast
Former long time Assistant Coach, Tom Newton
MSU hockey alum, Dylan St. Cyr.
Current players, Nico Muller, Nash Nienhus,Gavin Best & Karsen Dorwart
Dave Carrier & Ian Anderson
and more......
Audrey joins us to discuss Michigan State baseball & softball along with more talk of the MSU football QB battle
Stephen breaks down the offensive side of the ball after spring practice for MSU football
Matt gives us his take on the Michigan State Football spring scrimmage & the ongoing QB battle.
Justin gives us his highlights on this past Saturdays Spartan football scrimmage & thoughts on 2024 OL commit Logan Bennett
Hear quotes from some of our guests throughout the week of 04-10-23 in under 7 minutes!
Audrey gives us her takeaway from the end of the year Tom Izzo press conference & what she is looking for during the upcoming MSU football spring scrimmage.
Tim looks back at Jeff Okudah's career at Ohio State & previews what could be for this upcoming season for Buckeyes football
DeShaun gives us his thoughts on Tyson Walker returning next season to the Green & White & the NBA Playoffs
Rainer joins us to give us his thoughts on both Michigan and Michigan State football as we enter the last week of spring practice
Bob discusses Tyson Walker coming back to Michigan State basketball next year and what sort of effect he will have on the team plus more
Stephen talks MSU Men's & Women's basketball plus gives us his thoughts on MSU football spring practice
Michigan golf courses are still open and Tom joins Jack to explain the the why and how.
Audrey joins us to talk Michigan State hoops & preview tonight's Road to Glory special on Channel 6 at 7:00pm
Bob gives us his thoughts on Michigan State hoops & the national championship game plus an update on the transfer portal
Jay gives us his thoughts on The Final Four matchups & MSU Women's Gymnastics advancing to the Sweet 16
Tom talks Final Four and the sudden decision made by Hunter Dickinson, to leave Michigan and enter the transfer portal
"The Golden Arm" Mike Brkovich looks back at the National Championship game against Larry Bird & Indiana State.
Stephen give us his thoughts on Pierre Brooks transfering from Michigan State and more.
Audrey not only gives us an update on Michigan State football spring practice but also her Final Four picks.
Dave brings us up to speed on the hiring of a new Penn State basketball Head Coach and more.
Malcolm joins jack to recap the Big Ten Championship and talk College Football Playoff and more.
Matt gives us his thoughts on the MSU basketball season and gives us an update on Spartan football
Kyle joins us to give us his thoughts on the season that was for Michigan State basketball
The long time sports journalist discusses what has been a unpredictable NCAA Tournament as the Final Four is approaching
We remember our friend and colleague, legendary sports writer for the Detroit News, the legendary Jerry Greene
Ryan gives us his thoughts on the Michigan State game st MSG against Kansas State in what felt like a home coming for him
Denzel looks back at his NCAA Tournament runs with Michigan State & tells us why he likes this years teams chances to advance to the Final Four
Stephen gives us a live update on Michigan State from the Sweet 16 in New York & his revised Final Four picks
Nick gives us the latest from Vegas on the Sweet 16, including the Kansas State matchup against Michigan State.
Rod breaks down the Kansas State team that will face Michigan State in New York, on Thursday & gives us his favorite to come out of the East region to reach the Final Four.
Kurt gives us an update on the Final Four Michigan made floors that will be used in Houston and Dallas
DeShaun looks back at the opening rounds of the East region of the NCAA Tournament & previews the Sweet 16 match up between MSU and Kansas St.
Jim gives us his thoughts on Michigan State heading to the Sweet 16 & The World Baseball Classic.
Shawn gives us his thoughts on Michigan State making it to the Sweet 16 & Purdue getting bounced in the first round.
Jim discusses as a fan what it felt like to see his team lose in the first round of the NCAA Tournament & how Purdue will use this as motivation into the future.
Bob looks at the crazy weekend that was in the NCAA Tournament, including the Spartans run to the Sweet 16.
Mike talks how March Madness has changed over the years & gives us his Final Four predictions.
Thomas gives us his thoughts on MSU Basketball heading into tomorrows game against USC and more.
Travis looks back at his NCAA Tournament game against USC and discusses what it meant to be a Spartan Captain.
Ron gives us the latest on his upcoming MMA event this Saturday night at the Lansing Mall
Rod breaks down Michigan State's opening round of the NCAA Tournament, USC & gives us his National Champion prediction
Audrey joins us to talk MSU hoops & preview tonight's Road to Glory special airing tonight on Channel 6 at 7:00pm
Stephen looks back at the BIG10 Tournament, previews Michigan State vs, USC in the NCAA Tournament & talks a little MSU football.
Nick give us his Final Four prediction and a couple of teams that could surprise in the NCAA Tournament.
Dave give us his thoughts on Penn State basketball heading into the NCAA Tournament and more...
A very disappointed Tom Crawford, discusses Michigan's loss to Rutgers in the BIG10 basketball Tournament
Antonio looks back at his MSU basketball career and has high hopes for this year's squad heading into March Madness.
DeShaun is giddy talking about the upcoming BIG10 Tournament, as he gives us his predictions and more.
Darien gives us his thoughts on the Brandon Jordan depature & and the latest on the team heading into spring practice plus more.
Corey gives us the latest on Michigan State recruiting including news on 4-star WR Nick Marsh.
We predict the BIG 10 Basketball Tournament & BIG 10 end of the year awards plus train rides amoungst other topics
We look back at the Spartans Big 10 Tournament first round series victory over Notre Dame and preview the upcoming match up with Minnesota.
We discuss Michigan State's run to the 4 seed in the upcoming BIG 10 Tournament & predictions.
Loren joins Jack to talk Illinois football, Lovie Smith and Illinois' basketball 2019/20.
Stephen joins Jack to discuss the Mel Tucker hire, the future of MSU football and the state of MSU basketball down the stretch in 2020.
Marty joins Jack to preview the World Series between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros.
Stephen and Jack do a deep dive into the Michigan State vs. Ohio State matchup and talk a bit of MSU basketball.
Bill joins Jack to recap LSU v Alabama; Penn State v Minnesota and look at the overall college football landscape.
Jack and Doug Warren discuss the changes in Allen Park in year two of Dan Campbell's regime.
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal presented by Forest Akers Golf Courses @ Michigan State University
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:30 - Ryan Field, Lead Sports Anchor at ABC7NY
4:05 - DeShaun Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter - TatesTakeHoops on Twitter
4:35 - Shawn Respert, MSU Basketball Legend & NBA Coach
5:05 - Jeff Zillgitt, Lead NBA Reporter for USA TODAY Sports
5:30 - Tara Stafford, The Drive's Internet Bureau Chief
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal with special guests Steve Brady, Bryann Harris, and Alex Lorencz - presented by Forest Akers Golf Courses @ Michigan State University
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:30 - Bob Fossum & Burton Lindsay Smith
Today's Show:
4:05 - Colton Pouncy, Covers MSU Football for The Athletic
4:45 - Loren Tate, Longtime Illinois Broadcaster & Columnist
5:05 - Darien Harris, MSU Football Director of Player Engagement
5:30 - Jay Greene, Proud Flintstone and Former MSU Tight End
Today's Show:
4:05 - Stephen Brooks, MSU Beat Writer for 247Sports (all hour)
4:40 - Todd Glassman, Family Law Attorney and Sports Legal Analyst
5:05 - Audrey Dahlgren, Sports Director for WLNS-TV and Host of The Audrey Dahlgren Show
5:30 - Chase Michaelson, Former DWJ Intern & Sports Editor for the State News
Today's Show:
4:05 - DeShaun Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter (@TatesTakeHoops)
4:30 - Shawn Windsor, Columnist and Sports Feature Writer at the Detroit Free Press
5:05 - Jim Star, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:30 - Sean Scherer, Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports
Today's Show:
4:05 - Bill Beekman, Michigan State University Athletic Director
4:30 - Shannon Blair, 2022 Michigan State Football Commit (ATH)
5:05 - Bob Tripi, The Drive's Numbers Guru
5:30 - Jim Bibbs, Hall of Fame Track & Field and First Black Head Coach at MSU
Today's Show:
4:05 - Stephen Brooks, MSU Beat Writer for 247Sports (all hour)
4:10 - Jack Stone, 2022 MSU Football Commit (K)
5:05 - James Edwards III, Detroit Pistons Beat Writer for The Athletic
5:35 - Chase Michaelson, Former DWJ Intern & Sports Editor for the State News
Show Lineup:
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal with special guests Sarah Burnham & Valerie Plata
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:30 - Neil Kopke & Sean Baligian
Today's Show:
4:05 - DeShuan Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter @TatesTakeHoops on Twitter
4:30 - Brendan Quinn, Covers College Basketball and Golf for
The Athletic
5:05 - âTaylor Mansonâ�, USA Track & Field Olympian for the Tokyo Olympics 2021
5:40 - Tara Stafford, The Drive's Internet Bureau Chief
Today's Show:
4:05 - Sam Vincent, Michigan State Basketball Legend and Former NBA Player
4:30 - Tom Oates, Sports Columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal and Madison.com
5:05 - Bob Tripi, The Drive's Numbers Guru
5:30 - George Blaha, Legendary Play-by-Play Voice of the Detroit Pistons and MSU Football
Today's Show:
4:05 - Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor for PointsBet Sportsbook
4:30 - Mick Grewal, Owner & Manager of Grewal Law PLLC
5:05 - "Blue Belly" Tom Crawford
5:30 - Jay Greene, Proud Flintstone and Former MSU Tight End
Today's Show:
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Champion Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of Michigan Golf Journal with special guest, Carlos Monarrez
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:30 - Bob Fossum & Burton Smith, US Open Preview and Predictions
Jack and Tom are joined by Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press in this episode of "The Long Drive"
Today's Show:
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal with special guests Sarah Burnham & Valerie Plata
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:30 - Neil Kopke & Sean Baligian
Today's Show:
4:05 - DeShaun Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter @TatesTakeHoops on twitter
4:30 - Nick Bogdanovich, Director of Trading/Chief Odds Maker for William Hill U.S.
5:05 - Ryan Field, Lead Sports Anchor at ABC7NY
5:40 - Tara Stafford, The Drive's Internet Bureau Chief
Today's Show:
4:05 - Austin Thornton, Michigan State Basketball Video Coordinator
4:30 - Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports
5:05 - Bob Tripi, The Drive's Numbers Guru
5:30 - Marty Makinen & Sam Silverman
Today's Show:
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal with special guest Andrew Walker of MSU Men's Golf - presented by BOYNE Golf
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:30 - Marty Makinen
"The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal with special guest Andrew Walker of MSU Men's Golf - presented by BOYNE Golf
Today's Show:
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal with special guests Joe Charles of Boyne Golf Academy (4:35) and Ben Cook, PGA Professional (5:05)
5:30 - "Blue Belly" Tom Crawford
"The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal with special guests Joe Charles of Boyne Golf Academy (4:35) and Ben Cook, PGA Professional (5:05) - presented by BOYNE Golf
Today's Show:
4:05 - DeShaun Tate, @TatesTakeHoops
4:35, Nick Bogdanovich, William Hill U.S.
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:40 - Tara Stafford, Drive's Internet Guru
Today's Show:
4:05 - Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor for PointsBet Sportsbook
4:40 - Bob Fossum & Burton Smith, PGA Championship Recap
5:05 - Bob Tripi, The Drive's Numbers Guru
5:40 - Al Martin, WKAR Radio and TV (East Lansing)
Jack is joined as he is each Thursday by Stephen Brooks of 247Sports for the entirety of the first hour.
4:40 - Devin Oliver, Former University of Dayton and Current Professional Basketball Player
5:05 - Jeff Zillgitt, Lead NBA Reporter for USA TODAY
5:30 - Chase Michaelson, Former DWJ Intern & Sports Editor for the State News
4:30 - "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang and special guests, Michael Patrick Shiels, Brian Carns, Casey Lubahn & James Piot
5:30 - Bob Fossum & Burton Smith, PGA Championship Preview
In this episode of "The Long Drive" Golf Series with Tom Lang of the Michigan Golf Journal, Jack and Tom are joined by an array of special guests
Today's Show:
4:05 - DeShaun Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter @TatesTakeHoops
4:30 - Matt Shepard, Detroit Tigers Play-By-Play Announcer
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:40 - Tara Stafford, The Drive's Internet Bureau Chief
Today's Show:
4:05 - Stephen Brooks (1st)
4:30 - Cynthia Frelund, Analytics Expert for NFL Network
5:05 - Stephen Brooks (2nd)
5:15 - Todd Edwards, MSU Student Athletes Support Services
5:35 - Chase Michaelson, Former DWJ Intern & Sports Editor for the State News
Today's Show:
4:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
4:30 - "The Long Drive" with Tom Lang of Michigan Golf Journal presented by BOYNE Golf with special guests Josh Richter, director of Golf for Boyne & Joey Garber, Korn Ferry Tour golfer
5:05 - Matt Charboneau, Covers MSU for The Detroit News
5:40 - Ahmed Fareed, NBC Sports
Today's Show:
4:05 - Cynthia Frelund, Analytics Expert for NFL Network
4:30 - Jerry Green, Legendary Sports Journalist & Author with Over 50 Years of Experience
4:45/5:05 - Stephen Brooks, MSU 247 Sports
5:40 - Jay Greene, Proud Flintstone and Former MSU Tight End
Today's Show:
4:05 - DeShaun Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter @TatesTakeHoops
4:30 - Pierre Brooks II, 2021 MSU Basketball Commit (G)
5:05 - Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
5:40 - Tara Stafford, The Drive's Internet Bureau Chief
Dane Fife reflects on his time coaching at MSU as an integral part of Tom Izzo's program; his playing days at Indiana for Bobby Knight; and the influence of his dad, the legendary Dan Fife, on his playing and coaching career.
Today's Show:
4:05 - Teddy Greenstein, Senior Editor for PointsBet Sportsbook
4:30 - Tom Lang & Brian Stuard
5:05 - Carlton Valentine, Ex-MSU Forward and Two-Time HS State Championship Head Basketball Coach
5:30 - Bob Fossum & Burton Smith, Masters Preview