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Eastern Insider
The Eastern Insider podcast is the official podcast of Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Hosted by Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell.
Rev your engines and join us for an exciting ride in Episode 3 of the Eastern Insider Podcast with Greg Steiner and Tom Helmer! We're gearing up for the Second Annual Car Show at The Factory, and it's going to be a podcast episode like no other.
Greg and Tom kick things off by reminiscing about their first cars and sharing their automotive adventures. Then, we take a moment to remember the solemn anniversary of 9/11, paying tribute to the heroes and reflecting on the impact of that fateful day.
Tom hits the road with volleyball student-athlete Callie Minshew, exploring her Mississippi upbringing, her NFL quarterback brother Gardner, and the joys of the fall season. It's a scenic journey through life's twists and turns.
And don't forget to check the rearview mirror as Greg welcomes Head Football Coach Chris Creighton to discuss the Minnesota game and preview the upcoming UMass contest. It's full speed ahead for Eagles football!
So grab your keys and cruise along with us on the Eastern Insider Podcast. It's a car show, a trip down memory lane, and a celebration of life's seasons all in one episode!
đď¸ "Wastin' away again in Eastern Michigan-ville..." đ´Get ready to kick off your flip-flops and tune in to Episode 2 of the Eastern Insider Podcast with Greg Steiner and Tom Helmer. We're taking you on a journey inspired by the one and only Jimmy Buffett as we dive into the sunny world of Eastern Michigan University! đđâ˝Join us as we chat with the man behind the football magic, Head Coach Chris Creighton. We recap the opening weekend against Howard and find out what it will take to make the Eagles soar this week in Minnesota. đŚ đAnd that's not all! Tom Helmer brings you a tropical twist as he sits down with soccer sensation Sophia D'Ambra. Find out how she's making waves on the field and off. đśâ˝So grab yourself a cheeseburger and join us for a slice of paradise in the heart of EMU. It's all happening in Episode 2, and you won't want to miss it! đ§đď¸
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 6, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner introduces our new co-host Tom Helmer, plus talk football, and set the table for the opening game at The Factory!
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about his team in 2023, an this week's opponent, Howard. Plus, Tom sits down with new Defensive Coordinator Ben Needham to learn more about his philosophy and how music plays an import part in his life.
Season 5 of the Eastern Insider Podcast closes with a bang!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interview.Feature: Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee takes the mic in a tell all. From the triumphs of the year, to the disappointments, and what Scott has challenged his teams to do in order to win, you DO NOT want to miss this!
t's another week and another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeatures: Get ready for the Mid-American Conference men's golf championships with a pair of interviews with Bruce Cunningham and Patrick Deardorff as the duo sits down with Steiner to talk their plan of attack
In this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast, listeners can step inside the postgame press conference following EMU Football's annual spring game, which took place Friday, April 14, at Rynearson Stadium. Head Coach Chris Creighton and student-athletes Chase Kline and Tanner Knue offer their thoughts on the status of the football program!
It's another week and another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviews. The pair also give a full rundown of this week's EMU Football Spring GameFeature: Baseball Head Coach Eric Roof provides thoughts after an Easter Sunday win!Feature: Senior stud Luke Russo walks us through the day in a life of an EMU starting pitcher!
It's another week and another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: First-year EMU football Defensive Coordinator Ben Needham makes his first appearance on the show to talk his promotion, what will change with the EMU defense, and which players can make a big jump!Feature: Football Head Coach Chris Creighton evaluates his team ahead of this year's spring game.
It's another week and another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Jewell is joined by EMU Director of Compliance Nick Smith, who gives a rundown on perhaps the most little-known field in college athletics (if you're doing things right!)
It's another week and another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Jewell is joined by EMU graduate assistant coach Shweta Sangwan and student-athlete Wanyi Zhang in a pair of narrative-style, get-to-know-you interviews!
It's another week and another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Newly-named EMU volleyball Head Coach Kevin Foeman joins the show for his first interview since earning his new position. Learn about Foeman's background, what drove him to EMU, and how he plans to build a championship program in Ypsilanti!
In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Assistant men's basketball coach Bob Simon talks the team's turnaround and how they can beat Bowling Green and get to the MAC Tournament in Cleveland.Feature: Assistant women's basketball coach Katie Hempen gives a scouting report on both NIU and Ohio ahead of the team's final push towards postseason play.
In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Assistant men's basketball coach Bob Simon talks the team's turnaround and how they can beat Bowling Green and get to the MAC Tournament in Cleveland.Feature: Assistant women's basketball coach Katie Hempen gives a scouting report on both NIU and Ohio ahead of the team's final push towards postseason play.
Taped in Hoover, Ala., this week's episode is a quick-hitting, 12-minute rundown of last week's action and results, followed by a look at this week's schedule. We're back with more feature interviews on next week's show!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK and you don't want to miss it!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Head baseball coach Eric Roof previews the upcoming season, which begins Friday, Feb. 17 in Hoover, Ala.Feature: Major League Baseball legend Cecil Fielder is featured. Hear a portion of his keynote address at the annual EMU Baseball Leadoff Dinner
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK and you don't want to miss it!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Head football coach Chris Creighton talks the number one recruiting class in the MAC, and another Super Bowl for an EMU Alum!Feature: Men's golf student-athlete Cam Kellett is featured on the show.Feature: Women's golf head coach Stephanie Jennings talks about her 2023 squad.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK after a holiday break, and we have an episode you don't want to miss!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Head lacrosse coach Sara Tisdale joins the show to talk her team, and her role as the department's DEI leader.Feature: Lacrosse student-athlete Gina Jaffurs is our student-athlete feature. She guides us through her journey to EMU and beyond.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK after a holiday break, and we have an episode you don't want to miss!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Legendary men's basketball coach Ben Braun visits with Steiner to discuss his return to Ypsilanti and the status of the men's hoops program.Feature: Head Rowing Coach Kemp Savage is ready to go for the upcoming season - here all about the 2023 team during this sit down!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Danielle Brazil, the Executive Director of the Famous Idaho Potato, joins the show to give Eastern Insider fans perspective from her "chair" as the leader of one of the nation's most well-known postseason bowl events.
In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, and highlight this Famous Idaho Potato Bowl-centered show!Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton completed his first press conference following the selection to the Potato Bowl. Hear his answers and initial thoughts on San Jose State University in a unique, narrative-style interview!Features: Jewell is joined by both Brian Dooley (senior captain) and Samson Evans (team MVP) to discuss their initial reaction to being invited to the 2022 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's Michigan MAC and MAC Co-West titles, as well as his expectations for a bowl game win!Feature: Jewell sits down with Head Women's Basketball Coach Fred Castro and senior guard Natalia Pineda to discuss the team's red-hot, 4-0 start!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's huge comeback win over Kent State, and the upcoming rivalry game against Central Michigan.Feature: Jewell and Steiner sit down with Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee to discuss his behind-the-scenes bowl prep, and more.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's bowl-clinching win over Akron, and the test that Kent State provides for his team.Feature: Jewell is joined by Stan Heath to talk about the team's battle with Michigan, Emoni Bates' successful debut, and what he wants to see against Bradley this week.Feature: Jewell spends "Five Good Minutes" with Head Women's Basketball Coach Fred Castro after his team's 2-0 start to the season.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!In this episode:Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviewsFeature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's upcoming game against Akron, and some of his favorite Halloween traditions and memories.Feature: The Voice of EMU Athletics, Tom Helmer, sits down with football alum and EMU legend, T.J. Lang, who was inducted into the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame last weekend.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviews
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's upcoming game against Toledo. Is it the biggest game at Rynearson Stadium this century? The answer could very well be YES.
Feature: The Voice of EMU Athletics, Tom Helmer, sits down with Head Men's Basketball Coach Stan Heath, who has one of the most highly-touted rosters in the nation this season. They preview the team ahead of Thursday's exhibition against Grand Valley State.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviews
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's upcoming game against Ball State.
Feature: EMU soccer is in the midst of a regular-season push towards the MAC tournament. Hear from goalkeeper, Rebecca Przybylo about what it will take to get the job done.
Feature: Head Women's Basketball Coach Fred Castro is interviewed by WEMU 89.1 FM play-by-play voice, Tom Helmer ahead of the team's Nov. 7 opener.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviews
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's HUGE win over Western Michigan, and what it will take to knock off Northern Illinois this week.
Feature: EMU Head Rowing Coach Kemp Savage talks his team, water density (yes, you read that right), and why he feels like his program is ready to take a big step forward!
Keyword Giveaway: Listen closely! We're dropping a keyword for your chance to win FREE tickets to this week's football game AND a gift card to the Fowling Warehouse.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviews
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's Homecoming win over UMass and what it will take to win his fourth straight over Western Michigan.
Feature: Eagle Crest Golf Course Director of Golf Wes Blevins makes his podcast debut to chat about BIG TIME honors, and BIG TIME upgrades at the course!
Feature: EMU President, Dr. James Smith, chats with Steiner about the latest ground-breaking project on campus (right here with athletics!), and so much more.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's feature interviews
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's Homecoming contest against UMass and why he is excited for the "chess match"
Feature: Head Lacrosse Coach Sara Tisdale makes her first appearance on the show - an interview you don't want to miss!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's featured episodes
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's MASSIVE win at Arizona State!
Feature: Head Volleyball Coach Darcy Dorton tells us why YOU should come out to a volleyball match.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get you set for this week's featured episodes
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about EMU's game at Louisiana, and preview the upcoming contest against Arizona State
Feature: Director of Sports Performance Deonte Mack joins the program to talk about the change in conditioning mindset across EMU Athletics
Feature: Women's golfer Alyssa DiMarcantonio is interviewed following her first collegiate win
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce this week's show topics, provide a "rundown" of the week that was, and get all juiced up for the Ragin' Cajuns!
Feature: Veteran football broadcaster, and play-by-play voice of the Detroit Tigers, joins the show to officially sign off from his EMU football play-by-play duties.
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about his team's win over EKU, plus a look at the upcoming game against Louisiana.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is BACK for Season 5, and we're ready to bring you all things Eastern, all the time!
In this episode:
Open: Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell introduce our new partner (p.s., there's prizes!), plus talk football, and set the table for the opening game at The Factory!
Feature: Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the show to talk about his team in 2022, an this week's opponent, Eastern Kentucky
Keyword: Listen closely, because two tickets to this week's game, AND a gift card, are up for grabs!
Close: Jewell and Steiner put a bow on it.
Season Four of the Eastern Insider Podcast is officially closed!
Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back again to recap the week that was and discuss this week's season finale of the Eastern Insider Podcast! The biggest superfan of all, Carl Ebach, joins the show for his first-ever appearance...It only took him 3,500 games attended to finally get the invite - Yep, you read that right, 3,500! Associate Head Track and Field Coach Chris Best discusses the tradition of EMU's program, his team's MAC Championship performance, and so much more...
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back again to recap the week that was and discuss the week ahead at Eastern Michigan. In a two-part interview, the boys are joined by EMU Lacrosse Interim Head Coach Allison Lane to discuss her background, the building of the EMU program...from scratch, and so much more. Plus, Lane gives the hosts and listeners the first of many "Lacrosse for Newbies" segments.
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Greg Steiner flies solo on today's show with a recap the week that was, and sets the table for the week ahead. EMU rowing head coach Kemp Savage discusses the three Senior Day wins over Dayton, the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association Championships, and details the upcoming renovations to the team's facilities EMU baseball head coach Eric Roof and freshman pitcher Cam'Ron McCoy sits down with to talk about the teamâs big series win over Bowling Green and detail the upcoming home schedule.
The Eastern Insider is back for another wee and it's a show you DON'T want to miss!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap of the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. EMU senior golfer Cougar Collins talks about his pursuit for a MAC championship, and so much more! We revisit previous interviews with NBA greats George Gervin and Grant Long. Have you already heard them? Don't worry, you can ALWAYS catch new information the second time around!
The Eastern Insider is back for another week - this time, we're celebrating milestones all around!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap of the week that was and set the table for the week ahead. EMU baseball senior captain Shane Easter joins the show to talk about his 100th hit! Steiner sits down with EMU women's golfer Anna Watson following a program-record weekend.
The annual EMU Football Spring Game returns to "The Factory" inside Rynearson Stadium, Friday, April 15
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap of the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. EMU Head Football Coach Chris Creighton joins the program to discuss spring football, the upcoming Spring Game, and so much more! Steiner sits down with EMU women's golfer Kyleigh Dull to discuss her hunt for the MAC title.
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap of the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. EMU men's basketball Head Coach Stan Heath provides a recap of his first year back on campus and helps us look ahead to the landscape of 2022-23. Steiner sits down with EMU men's golfer Ty Celone, who is on pace to break the EMU scoring record
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. EMU baseball senior Daniel Warkentin joins the show to discuss his 5 HOME RUN WEEKEND against Akron! Steiner sits down with EMU women's golfer, Sophia Wygonik, who talks about her journey to EMU, and so much more.
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap of the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. EMU baseball head coach Eric Roof sits down with the hosts to talk about the season thus far, his teamâs big series win over Butler, and detail the upcoming home schedule.
Donât forget, home games at Eastern Michigan are ALWAYS free! Check the schedule now at EMUEagles.com
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. Track and Field's Taige Bryant joins the show to talk about his run to becoming a First Team All-American in the weight throw. Assistant football coach Vontrell King-Williams shares his resilient journey to his first full-time coaching job, and talks plenty of X's and O's as football kicks off spring practice!
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. New Director of Sports Performance, Deonte Mack, joins the show for his first interview since being hired on. He breaks down how he plans to help Eastern Michigan football reach new levels of success - plus, so much more!
Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. Four-time Emmy-winning newcaster and Eastern Michigan alumnus Rob Powers (1988) joins the show for an incredible interview about his Eastern Michigan journey, the best stories he has covered, and so much more!
Full Rob Powers Bio:
Rob Powers is an American television news anchor and journalist based at WEWS-TV, the Scripps-owned ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio. He was honored in 2012 with an EMU Alumni Association Award
Powers was named co-anchor of WEWS's 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts (the former titled The NOW Cleveland) in August 2016. Prior to joining WEWS, Powers was a sportscaster for several major-market television stations, including ABC flagship WABC-TV.
Powers was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Powers' early television assignments included stops in Binghamton, New York, and Indianapolis. He was later named sports director and 5:30 p.m. news anchor for WTVG, an ABC affiliate in Toledo, Ohio (at the time also directly owned by the network). While in Toledo, Powers earned four Emmy Awards.[2] When not anchoring sports, he was the play-by-play voice announcer for University of Toledo football and basketball, as well as the city's minor league baseball team, the Toledo Mud Hens.
After his stay at WTVG, he then became the weekday evening and Saturday morning sports anchor for WABC-TV, ABC's flagship station in New York City.
On July 28, 2016, Powers announced via Facebook that he will leave WABC-TV on July 29 to his hometown, Cleveland, for a news anchor job at ABC affiliate WEWS-TV and to also reunite with his family in Cleveland.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week is a can't miss episode.Â
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, and set the table for the week ahead. Senior footballer Tariq Speights joins Jewell and NOT to talk athletics. The two take a deep dive into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and highlight DEI week on campus. Men's basketball player Yusuf Jihad will have plenty of motivation this week at Ball State. Why? He'll be squaring off against his brother, and he joins Steiner to provide the details.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and so is baseball!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, and set the table for baseball season!! Yes - it starts Friday, Feb. 18. Senior captain Shane Easter joins Jewell to discuss this season's outlook and the players he has seen growth from, while fellow upperclassman and team captain Eli Gora sits down with Steiner to continue the conversation ahead of the team's opening-day bout with Winthrop on Friday.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition focuses on basketball, and GOLF!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, and provide an in-depth analysis of the state of men's and women's basketball, and how the two teams can get themselves to Cleveland for the upcoming MAC Tournament! From there, Steiner sits down with both Bruce Cunningham and Stephanie Jennings, head coaches of the men's and women's golf teams, respectively, to discuss their hunt for the 2022 MAC championship.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition covers TONS of baseball, with a side of men's hoops!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, fill you in on key news from around the department, and set the table for the show's feature interviews. First year pitching coach Aaron Hilt discusses his journey through baseball, his coaching philosophy, and goes in-depth about this year's staff. Men's basketball senior forward Nate Scott discusses the team's big win over Miami, Jan. 29, and what needs to happen moving forward as the Eagles fight for a berth to the MAC Tournament.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is a quick fire, ALL BASKETBALL show!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the episode with a recap the week that was, fill you in on key changes to the department, and set the table for an interview about men's basketball! Head men's basketball coach Stan Heath joins the show to talk MAC Tournament aspirations, his team's development, his MAC analysis and...shoveling snow.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition takes basketball full circle as we have a blast talking the past, and celebrate new accomplishments!
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a recap the week that was, fill you in on this crazy COVID scheduling, and set the table for two incredible feature interviews. Women's basketball star Areanna Combs joins the show to talk about her journey to 1,000 (Ummm...It only took her 55 games!). EMU play-by-play man Tom Helmer sat down with NBA legend and EMU alum, George Gervin, before the holidays - we bring you that exclusive on this week's show!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's New Years'Â edition is jam-packed with great interviews.
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a recap of the holiday break, and all that has been happening around the EMU Department of Athletics Head Baseball Coach Eric Roof joins the podcast and provides 18 minutes of pure diamond bliss. From recruiting, to the new pitching rotation, to beating Central for recruits - DON'T miss it! The podcast debut's a new "Five Good Minutes" segment with Head Women's Basketball Coach Fred Castro; Quick, to-the-point, and off-the-cuff answers are in store!
Ready. Set. BOWL!!!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews.
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a brief recap of the past weekend, which included George Gervin Day and the announcement of the newly-named George Gervin GameAbove Center. Then, the duo gets right into football, and breaks down the upcoming LendingTree Bowl. Liberty Flames Sports Network sideline analyst Nick Pierce joins the show to give EMU fans an in-depth breakdown of what they will see from the Flames come Saturday, Dec. 18. Go inside Chris Creighton's office as he tells you all about the team's preparation for the Eagles' fourth bowl game in six seasons, and how he and his staff plan to attack Liberty!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a brief recap of the EMU's selection to the 2021 LendingTree Bowl, set for Dec. 18 in Mobile, Ala. The duo introduces the matchup with Liberty, and briefly discusses what planning will look like in the weeks ahead. The feature interview on this show is with Mark Lee, whose resume is truly too long to write out. A wildly successful former EMU student-athlete turned business executive and entrepreneur, Lee talks about his return to Southeast Michigan, the rise of EMU Athletics, and SO MUCH MORE! Listen in as Steiner spoke with EMU football team members and Head Coach Chris Creighton at the 59th EMU Football Banquet, Dec. 5.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a brief recap of the past weekend. The duo talks about everything from football, to hoops, and everything in between! Go inside the EMU Equipment room as Jewell and Steiner sit down with Dominic Velotta, who gives a detailed look at how his unit makes a bowl trip possible. Listen in as Vice President/Director of Athletic Scott Wetherbee joins the show to discuss George Gervin Day, and so much more!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a brief recap of the past weekend. The duo talks about everything from football, to hoops, and everything in between! Go inside Chris Creighton's office as he tells you all about the team's preparation for Rivalry Week at Central Michigan, and what his team needs to do to win the Michigan MAC trophy! Listen in as Fred Castro gives a full preview of this week's massive matchups at FIU and Delaware!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a brief recap of the past weekend. The duo talks about everything from football, to hoops, and everything in between! Go inside Chris Creighton's office as he tells you the origin story behind the 51-pound pipe wrench that is used as the symbol of his program. Listen in as E-Club Hall of Famer LaTonya Watson (WBB) reacts to her 2021 induction
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a brief recap of the past weekend. The duo talks about football's historic 6-3 start, as well as the upcoming basketball season! Go inside Chris Creighton's office as he discusses the X's and O's of how he plans to top Ohio in prime time! WEMU 89.1 FM and EMU basketball play-by-play man Tom Helmer is the final guest of the day. He sits down with Jewell to give you all the insights you need ahead of tomorrow's season-opening tipoffs for men's and women's basketball.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with a brief recap of the past weekend, and then, it's right into hoops! WEMU 89.1 FM and EMU basketball play-by-play man Tom Helmer sits down with both men's basketball coach Stan Heath and women's hoops commander, Fred Castro, in a full season preview!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, break down EMU's historic win over Bowling Green, preview the MAC XC championships, and talk Halloween!  Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a prime time, nationally-televised game against Toledo, Nov. 2. Jewell is joined by baseball Head Coach Eric Roof as the two talk fall ball, players to watch, and Roof's new pitching coach!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, break down EMU's tough football game against Ball State, and talk chicken wings! Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a big week against Bowling Green! Steiner returns for more as junior kicker Chad Ryland explains his ride from soccer star to record-setting footballer. Jewell is joined by women's golf Head Coach Stephanie Jennings to discuss her team's great success!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, and provide a recap from the University's 100th Homecoming!  Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a big week against the Ball State Cardinals WEMU 89.1 FM and EMU play-by-play man Tom Helmer sits down with Assistant AD Sean McCarthy to discuss Name, Image, and Likeness protocols.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, and give you details about this week's 100th Homecoming!  Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a big week against the Miami RedHawks E-Club Hall of Famer, EMU legend, and longtime NBA player Grant Long makes his Eastern Insider debut!
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, and their breakdown of EMU Football's Week Three matchup with UMass and the upcoming Texas State game. Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a big week against Texas State WEMU's Tom Helmer sits down with Sterling Roberts to learn about his Olympic experience.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, and their breakdown of EMU Football's Week Three matchup with UMass and the upcoming Texas State game.  Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a big week against Texas State WEMU's Tom Helmer sits down with Sterling Roberts to learn about his Olympic experience.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, and their breakdown of EMU Football's Week Two matchup with Wisconsin Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a bounceback week against UMass Senior center Mike Van Hoeven tells you why he was wearing a different jersey this past Saturday, and fills you in on how his team plans to attack UMass Sept. 18.
The Eastern Insider Podcast is back, and this week's edition is jam-packed with great interviews
Alex Jewell and Greg Steiner open the show with all that you need to know from around athletics, and their breakdown of EMU Football's Week Two matchup with Wisconsin
Chris Creighton takes you inside his office as he preps his team for a chance to move to 4-0 against Big Ten opponents since 2017
Mark Rinker tells you why his cross country team is ready to win ANOTHER MAC title!
Another year of Eastern Michigan athletic competition means it's time for the return of the only show that brings you All things Eastern, All the timeâ The Eastern Insider Podcast, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Back for season four, the Eastern Insider Podcast is your one-stop-shop for exclusive interviews and sport-by-sport breakdowns with your favorite EMU student-athletes, coaches, alums, and staff members.
The newest season begins with a pair of exclusives as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell sit down with both Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee, as well as Head Football Coach Chris Creighton. The show features football, fireworks, and all the ways that you can look forward to having fun at The Factory in 2021!
Still need tickets to the Saint Francis game Friday, Sept. 3 - We have you covered! Listen for the keyword for your chance to win a four-pack for free!
It's been a long and adventurous year, but that hasn't stopped the Eastern Insider Podcast from delivering coverage each and every week. Like all good things, however, it is time for season three of the show to come to an end, 31 episodes down!
Hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back for one final goodbye ahead of the summer, and they're joined for an extensive sit-down with Vice President/Director of Athletics, Scott Wetherbee, who just might be the most open and honest administrator in the country. You don't want to miss his take on the last year of events, challenges, and triumphs, for the chair of an AD.
From gut-wrenching laughs, to incredible stories of EMU's past, and much more in-between, the Eastern Insider is the only show that brings fans all things Eastern, all the time.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
Happy Memorial Day, and thank you to all of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedoms.
On this week's show, listeners will enjoy two "Best of Season 3," interviews with Head Men's Basketball Coach Stan Heath, who sat down with EMU play-by-play man Tom Helmer.
From there, hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by EMU alum and ESPN basketball talent Ryan Wooley!
The season's final new episode will debut next Monday, June 7. Catch up with each and every episode from this season at EMUEagles.com/podcasts or SoundCloud.com/EasternInsider.
Another episode of the Eastern Insider is here, and this week, hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell bring you an exclusive interview with newly-hired men's basketball assistant coach Shawn Trice.
Trice talks his journey through basketball, coming home to Southeast Michigan, and all about his growing family! That, and so much more.
From gut-wrenching laughs, to incredible stories of EMU's past, and much more in-between, the Eastern Insider is the only show that brings fans all things Eastern, all the time.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
Season three of the Eastern Insider rolls on, and this week, hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell bring you exclusive interviews with newly-hired men's basketball assistant coaches Drew Denisco and Bob Simon.
Denisco, a quick riser in the industry, brings a wealth of experience after having served legendary coach Tom Izzo for the last six seasons at Michigan State. He talks about what he will bring to the table at EMU, and highlights what he is most looking forward to for the upcoming season. He also tells a heartwarming tale of his father's impact on his career.
From there, Simon, an EMU alumnus, shares the story of his connection to the Green and White, why this job is a dream come true, and what he has learned along his career journey. He'll also talk recruiting, and his connection to Head Coach Stan Heath.
From gut-wrenching laughs, to incredible stories of EMU's past, and much more in-between, the Eastern Insider is the only show that brings fans all things Eastern, all the time.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
EMU baseball's hot streak is alive and well, and now sits at seven games! Don't miss your chance to hear all about it as Easten Insider hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by Mike Monahan (Saline, Mich.-Saline), who is hitting .531 in his last nine games.
From there, Jewell is joined for a spring report with EMU women's basketball Head Coach Fred Castro.
From gut-wrenching laughs, to incredible stories of EMU's past, and much more in-between, the Eastern Insider is the only show that brings fans all things Eastern, all the time.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
It's not every week that a baseball team garners 91 trips to the plate and 38 hits in one day, but that is exactly what the Eastern Michigan University baseball team did, May 1, at St. Bonaventure!
On this week's Eastern Insider Podcast, hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell open the show will weekly sports analysis, before tag-teaming a pair of interviews with baseball head coach Eric Roof and junior transfer Gabe Denton (Clare, Mich.-Clare (North Iowa)), who talk all about the team's incredible week against the Bonnies.
From there, Roof explains the upcoming schedule, and highlights what his club needs to do to beat Toledo tomorrow, May 4, at Oestrike Stadium.
From gut-wrenching laughs, to incredible stories of EMU's past, and much more in-between, the Eastern Insider is the only show that brings fans all things Eastern, all the time.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
The calendar is ready to flip, but before it does, the Eastern Insider Podcast has a new episode that is loaded with great content and even the chance to win a prize!
Hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell open the show will weekly sports analysis, before tag-teaming a pair of interviews with new EMU wide receivers coach, RJ Fleming, and the voice of the MAC, Michael Reghi.
From gut-wrenching laughs, to incredible stories of EMUâs past, and much more in-between, the Eastern Insider is the only show that brings fans all things Eastern, all the time. Â It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
Fans, a new era of Eastern Michigan University menâs basketball officially began last week with the hiring of Stan Heath as the new head coach of the team.
Now, the Eastern Insider Podcast is giving you a chance to hear from Heath, as well as Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee in a set of brand new interviews.
This weekâs show begins with hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell, who provide short commentary on the interviews that the show features, as well as fill you in on the latest news and storylines coming out of the athletic department.
From there, the basketball play-by-play voice of the Eagles, Tom Helmer, sits down with Wetherbee to discuss the hiring process, how he arrived at the decision to tab Heath as the 30th head coach of the program, and what he expects in the near future.
After a short break, Steiner and Jewell return with the man of the hour, Heath, in a 30-minute exclusive. From growing up in Detroit, to cutting off his right hand (yes, you read that right), to his ultimate vision for the program, it is an interview you will not want to miss!
Join the play-by-play voice of EMU men's and women's basketball, Tom Helmer, as he sits down for a first chat with the 30th head coach in men's program history, Stan Heath.
The two share memories, talk strategy and begin to uncover what the next era of basketball at Eastern will look like.
A full 30-minute feature episode with coach Heath will also air Monday, April 19, at 5 p.m.
Join Greg Steiner as he sits down with Head Football Coach Chris Creighton to discuss the team's 2021 sping campaign, including details on the open practice set for Friday, April 16.
Breaking News!
Thatâs right â Stan Heath is coming back to Ypsilanti as the 30th Head Coach in EMU Menâs Basketball History.
Hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell fill you in on all the details, including how to watch his introductory press conference set for Tuesday, April 13.
From there, the boys talk spring football with EMU offensive line coach Sean Coughlin, before finishing the show with part one of a two-part exclusive with the longtime voice of the MAC, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Baltimore Oriels, Michael Reghi.
Donât miss it!
It's a big day on the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell tag-team a pair of feature interviews with EMU soccer Head Coach Scott Hall and former EMU football standout Mathew Sexton.
Hall, a 25-year EMU vet and former student-athlete himself gives listeners a full breakdown of has his Eagles poised to play for yet another Mid-American Conference Championship. With work yet to do, he breaks down his team's success and gives keys to victory for this week's crucial matchup with Ball State. From there, the boys meet with Sexton, who recently signed and realized his NFL dream with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He'll talk about his journey to the top, reminisce on his EMU days, and fill us in on all the ways he has changed since leaving The Factory.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
Another Monday means another opportunity to hear the only show that brings you all things Eastern, all the time! Join hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they sit down this week with Ryan Wooley.
Wooley recently completed his sixth season as the television play-by-play voice of EMU basketball. He took over the role when Eastern Michigan launched its ESPN campus production initiative during the 2015-16 season.
For more than 13 years, Wooley was an afternoon sports anchor for both WWJ Newsradio 950 and 97.1 "The Ticket" in Detroit. During his time on air, he was awarded the "Best Sportscast" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters six times (including two three-peats in 2012/2013/2014 and 2017/2018/2019) and four Associated Press Media Editors (APME) awards (a three-peat in 2013/2014/2015 and 2017).
Additionally,Wooley was honored at the 2014 EMU Alumni Awards with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. A 2007 graduate of EMU with a bachelor of arts degree in Electronic Media and Film Studies, Wooley served as a news anchor for Eastern Weekly, co-created and hosted "The Eastern Sports Report," was a play-by-play anchor for EMU football and men's and women's basketball on E-TV, was a three-year member of the EMU Marching Band, a four-year member of the EMU Basketball Band, and a member of the National Honorary Band Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi. He was also the recipient of the J. Clarence and Courtney S. Fountain Sportscasters Scholarship.
Following Wooley's interview, Jewell catches up with EMU's Head Football Athletic Trainer, Steven Berning.
Berning returned to Ypsilanti after serving as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Ferris State for two years. There, he worked with volleyball and mens' and women's basketball. In 2017-18, Berning's men's basketball team captured the NCAA Division II national championship with a 71-69 victory over Northern State University.
Berning previously worked at EMU from 2014-16 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the football team during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master's degree in sport management in 2016.
A native of Toledo, Ohio, Berning is a 2014 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training. As a Toledo undergraduate, Berning assisted with the football, cross country, and track and field. He also spent time in the NFL ranks as an intern with the San Diego Chargers in 2013.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - It's another big week for the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back with the newest MAC champions from Eastern Michigan, the gymnastics team!
Join the duo as they sit down with Head Coach Katie Minasola and junior Caitlin Satler, who was named the MAC Co-Specialist of the Year. Of course, that's not the only big news as the department has officially begun its search for the next EMU men's basketball head coach. Greg and Alex will provide an update on that big news as well.
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
It's another big week for the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back with an exciting pair of interviews.
If you have not heard from the voice of basketball, Tom Helmer, before today, be prepared for pure entertainment. From his best memories of the 2020-21 season, to his heated take on All-MAC awards, and more, you don't want to miss this gem of an interview!
Following Helmer, the hosts are joined by Justin Meis (Pittsburgh, Pa.-Bethel Park), who ushered in one of the best pitching performances in recent history against No. 3 Mississippi State last weekend, March 13.
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
It's another big week for the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell give a full breakdown of the upcoming Mid-American Conference Basketball Tournament, where the EMU women's team will look to capture its third title, and first since 2012, Wednesday, March 10, in Cleveland.
From a full team breakdown, to an inside look at the week ahead, you won't want to miss it.Â
After a quick timeout, the hosts are joined by the newest EMU head coach, Alicia Groveston Jackson, who is tasked with building Eastern's Lacrosse program from the ground up. The interview features a detailed backstory, a look at the road ahead, and many, many laughs!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - It's another exciting edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell link up with three incredible guests on this weekâs show.
First up, Jewell catches up with junior student-athlete Baldvin Magnusson (Akureyri, Iceland-Hull University), who dominated the Menâs Indoor Track and Field Championships to help the Eagles capture yet another title last weekend.
From there, itâs a sit down with EMU womenâs basketball Head Coach Fred Castro, who talks about his teamâs recent berth into the 2021 Mid-American Conference Basketball Tournament and the most unique Senior Day he has ever been a part of.
Finally, the hosts tag-team an exciting interview with baseball head man Eric Roof, who has his team off to a perfect 2-0 start for the first time since 2005!
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
It's a big day on the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell tag-team a feature interview with EMU soccer Head Coach Scott Hall.
Hall, a 25-year EMU vet and former student-athlete himself gives listeners a full breakdown of what to expect his team to look like in 2021. Set to begin play in March, the Eagles are coming off a runner up finish in the Mid-American Conference Tournament a season ago, a loss which Hall admits has been extra "fuel to the fire," for his veteran-led squad.
Hall also describes some exciting new transitions for the program, his relationship with other coaches, and even takes listeners on a drip down memory lane to discuss his favorite EMU basketball memories inside Bowen Field House.
It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Fans, don't forget, it has never been easier to listen to the Eastern Insider. If you have a virtual assistant, try saying "Hey Google," or "Alexa," followed by "Play the Eastern Insider Podcast."
There is plenty to celebrate on this Mardi Gras Week, including the ever-nearing start to baseball season at EMU! The boys of spring begin their 2021 campaign in just 11 days, and Head Coach Eric Roof sits down with hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell to discuss all things EMU baseball before the team takes on Alabama State beginning Friday, Feb. 26! All that, plus so Mardi Gras fun on this week's Eastern Insider Podcast!
Love is in the air as we approach Valentineâs Day on the Eastern Insider Podcast. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an interview with Head Womenâs Golf Coach Stephanie Jennings, as she sits down to talk her appointment to the Michigan PGA, her time at EMU, and the season ahead with hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell.
Itâs Super Bowl week, and Eastern is back on the big stage as not one, but two, former Eagles will take the field in Tampa for a chance to hoist EMUâs 11th Lombardi Trophy this Sunday, Feb. 7. Tune in with Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they give you a full breakdown of the big game, and talk EMU athletics in what is sure to be a BUSY week! From there, they have a full sit down with rowing Head Coach Kemp Savage, who talks program building, development, and why he would like to switch roles with Chris Creighton if given the chance.
Itâs a big day on the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell tag-team a pair of fantastic interviews. Up first, its former EMU football player, and President of DeliverThat, the nationâs fastest growing third-party delivery service, Darrien Terrell. From his time in Ypsilanti, to his lifelong friendships with Super Bowl LV participants Andrew Wylie and Pat OâConnor, to growing an international success story, you canât miss this sit down. From there, the boys chat with gymnastics Head Coach Katie Minasola and hear about her impressive 2021 lineup.
Join Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they celebrate Martin Luther King Day, and all of the amazing sports getting underway at EMU! Head Volleyball Coach Darcy Dorton joins the program to talk about her teamâs prep work, life as a head coach, and her favorite foods. From there, the boys sit down with EMU football student-athlete Tariq Speights, who organized an incredible two-part MLK Day celebration for his fellow student-athletes!
Step inside for a special episode as longtime Division I menâs basketball coach and new ESPN analyst Steve Hawkins joins Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell for a two-part interview. From the inner workings of the Mid-American Conference to his relationship with some of the biggest stars in the game, you donât want to miss your chance to hear from âCoach Hawk.â As always, listen in for this weekâs keyword for your chance to win prizes!
We're ringing in the new year with an in-depth look at the men's and women's basketball. Join Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they sit down with Tom Helmer to talk a day in the life of EMU's radio broadcaster, before hearing from new EMU women's hoops assistant, Malikah Willis. Don't forget, there are great prizes up for grabs, so be sure to listen in!
Have you ever wondered what it's like calling all of the shots? Well, we have a Christmas gift come early as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell sit down for an exclusive feature interview with Mid-American Conference Commissioner, Dr. Jon Steinbrecher. From rising to the top of the athletics world, to the growth of #MACtion, and so much more, you won't want to miss this.Â
And don't forget, it's another week of giveaways on the show. Listen for the keyword in between interviews, and message us on Twitter of Facebook (EMU Athletics), for your chance to win!
It was a great week for EMU Athletics as football beat the Broncos, womenâs basketball earned its 600th win, and numerous Eagles earned MAC and national honors. Donât miss a full recap with head football coach Chris Creighton and womenâs basketball bench boss Fred Castro as they sit down with hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell to talk all things on the gridiron and court. Stick around, because you wonât want to miss a very special appearance by 44-year broadcast veteran and EMU legend, John C. Fountain, as he sits down with Tom Helmer to talk his greatest memories of EMU football.
Itâs a big week on the Eastern Insider as Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by head football coach Chris Creighton, and menâs basketball lead operator Rob Murphy. That duo talks about their big matchups of the week, including an in-state bout with Western Michigan on the gridiron, and a battle with Toledo on the basketball court. Later on, itâs Tom Helmer that sits down with Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Gretchen Buskirk to discuss the ongoing challenges and day-to-day attack of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you love football and basketball, youâre in luck, because we have a SLAM DUNK (OR TOUCHDOWN) of a show on this weekâs Eastern Insider. Join Greg Steiner, Alex Jewell, and Tom Helmer as they sit down with head football coach Chris Creighton, wide receiver Tanner Knue, and womenâs hoops head man Fred Castro in three canât miss interviews! From there, itâs Quian Williams who takes the mic to host the âQ&Aâ with fellow Oklahoma City natives, and EMU womenâs basketball players CeâNara Skanes and ZaNiya Nelson. If you want inside information, you canât get any better than this! Itâs the Eastern Insider Podcast.
It's finally time for a home football game, and this week's Eastern Insider has you covered with all that you need to know. Join Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they sit down with head coach Chris Creighton, as well as EMU men's basketball coach Rob Murphy and baseball head man Eric Roof for an action-packed episode.
The weather is warm, which means it's time for a swim in Michigan! Okay, maybe the water is still too cold, but this week's Eastern Insider Podcast has you covered with the next best thing, a trip to the pool. Don't miss your chance to hear from second-year EMU head man Derek Perkins as he sits down with Alex Jewell to talk summer vacations, quarantine life, and EMU swimming and diving's hot start to the season. Next, go back to the gridiron as junior wide receiver Hassan Beydoun joins the show to talk about his emotional journey from walk-on to big-play contributor at EMU. All that and more as Greg Steiner and Jewell take you inside the locker room for another week of the Eastern Insider podcast.
The countdown to kickoff is officially underway as we open season three of the Eastern Insider Podcast with a football extravaganza! Join hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they get you ready for Easternâs Week One matchup with Kent State. Head football coach Chris Creighton is this weekâs first guest before WEMU personality Tom Helmer jumps on to give us a deep dive on this weekâs matchup. You wonât want to miss the introduction of this yearâs student-athlete segment as Quian Williams comes on board for the 2020-21 podcast season. As always, weâve got laughs, insights, and great content for everyone on the season premiere of the Eastern Insider Podcast!
Itâs the final episode of the 2019-20 academic year as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell reflect on some of the yearâs best moments. The duo is joined by a pair of former EMU student-athletes as well! Donât miss this final episode of season two!
Itâs a Memorial Day edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast, and this week, hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell celebrate with two of the greatest student-athletes in EMU history, twins Carl and Charles Thomas. The architects behind some of Easternâs best-ever basketball seasons, the twins discuss their time at EMU, what theyâre up to today, and even tell some fantastic stories that will surely have you laughing!
Two EMU legends come to town as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell have discussions with basketball great, LaTonya Watson and football superstar, Jason Jones. Listen-in on the fun as the duo discusses their time at EMU, differences in eras, and so much more!
Host Alex Jewell could be in trouble, because this episode features his current boss, co-host Greg Steiner, along with his old boss, Ben Herman! Hopefully theyâll go easy on the big fella as the three discuss Hermanâs role as the Assistant AD for Equipment Operations at EMU. From uniform design to life at Eastern, this is a conversation you wonât want to miss!
May the fourth be with you! The Eastern Insider podcast is back, this time with a trip to a galaxy far far awayâŚkind of! Hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell have landed in Cleveland, home of the Mid-American Conference, to catch up with longtime media guru, Jeremy Guy! From food to #MACtion, you wonât want to miss whatâs in store!
Itâs a full episode with Eagle numero uno as Vice President and Director of Athletics, Scott Wetherbee, joins hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell for an extended edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast. From serious to silly, Wetherbee provides great insights on topics such as the potential for winter football, what his view of COVID-19 looks like from the top, and even his obsession with 90-Day FiancĂŠ on Netflix. All that and more, right here on the Eastern Insider podcast.
Itâs a Super edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by Eastern Michigan alum and 2020 Super Bowl Champion, Andrew Wylie. From growing up on a Christmas tree farm, to choosing EMU, and now to becoming a world champ, Wylie goes in depth to talk about his journey, and his view on Kansas City BBQ. Donât miss a minute of the action on this weekâs Eastern InsiderâŚ
Sit back, strap in, and get ready for another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast. Itâs a great show as Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are first joined by student-athlete Davis Feldman. From having his baseball season cut short to being at home with his siblings, Feldman discusses it all. Next up, Associate Athletic Director Gretchen Buskirk, who heads EMUâs Sports Medicine Department, sits down to discuss everything that is happening during COVID-19.
Itâs an Easter Week edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast! Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by nine-time Mid-American Conference champion and two-time All-American Donald Scott as he weighs in on the 2020 Olympic postponement. An athlete with a tremendous shot at making the games, he discusses training and his athletic-life balance, along with his favorite memories from his days as a student-athlete at EMU.
Itâs an incredibly special edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast as Eastern Michigan University alumnus and 97.1 The Ticket Radio Personality Dan Leach joins the show. Leach hits on numerous topics, including mental health, addiction, COVID-19, and more. A long-time friend of Insider co-host Greg Steiner, the two embark on a 20-plus minute exclusive in this edition of the show. As always, Alex Jewell joins Steiner to open the day.
Weâre not at the studio in the Convocation Center but the Eastern Insider podcast is pressing on. Interested in knowing what the inside of the athletic department was like during the breaking COVID-19 news? Greg Steiner, Alex Jewell, and Head Baseball Coach Eric Roof provide a unique look at how it all happened on this weekâs episode.
Itâs a MAC Basketball Tournament Special as Greg Steiner, Alex Jewell, and Fred Castro go in-depth on both the menâs and womenâs matchup and their chances to get to Cleveland. You donât want to miss this episode if youâre planning on following the hoops action. This episode also gets you set for EMU football spring ball, as Chris Creighton joins the podcast to discuss.
Itâs an exciting edition of the Eastern Insider podcast. Alex Jewell steers the ship this week as Greg Steiner heads home from Sunny Florida (Donât worry, he was busting his tail working with EMU baseball at the Snowbird Classic!). Alex has Fred Castro on to talk EMU womenâs hoops, before Greg is joined by Brandon Blaney and Mike Piatkowski, two of Easternâs new football coaches. Itâs a show full of buckets and touchdowns, so tune in now!
Letâs party because itâs Mardi Gras! What better way to start the show than with Chandler Wilson, the new director of the EMU marching band, who knows a thing or two about music. LaMarcus Hicks, EMUâs newest assistant football coach also stops by, before Kiara Johnson of the EMU womenâs basketball team tells us about her emotional connection to breast cancer. Join Greg Steiner, Alex Jewell, and the rest of the gang on this weekâs Eastern Insider!
Are you feeling blue? Red, white, and blue, that is. Itâs a Presidentsâ Day edition of the Eastern Insider podcast. What better way to celebrate the USA than with a conversation about baseball. Graduate student Davis Feldman joins the show to discuss his journey back to the mound and EMUâs season-opening series at Austin Peay. Senior big man Boubacar Toure is also in studio to discuss EMU menâs hoopâs hot streak, and his MAC West Player of the Week honor (Feb. 17). The show wraps up with another segment of âPeanutâs Gallery,â as Nicole Remedios is joined by Caitlin Rodanhisler of the rowing team. Click now, because you donât want to miss this!
Itâs another big week on the Eastern Insider as Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by EMU Head Football Coach Chris Creighton to discuss this yearâs recruiting efforts. Womenâs hoops head-man Fred Castro also swings by to discuss his teamâs success, and senior golfer Maria Connelly has some quick advice on how to keep your head up during a bad round. You donât want to miss this weekâs episode of the Eastern Insider!
It may be #SuperMonday but the Eastern Insider is still hard at work to bring you news and entertainment from inside EMU athletics. Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell kick off the show with a take on Super Bowl 54 before getting you caught up on the week that was and the week ahead. Todayâs feature guest is Jessie Goldberg-Strassler, Ballpark Digestâs 2019 MILB Broadcaster of the Year. He dives into all things MLB baseball and MAC basketball, including Hall of Fame snubs and the MLB cheating scandal. Eric Roof also joins the show to discuss EMU baseballâs partnership with Team IMPACT and Bentley Booth, a nine-year old suffering from chronic short bowl syndrome that lived his dream by joining the team last week. Itâs a jam-packed and entertaining episode of the Eastern Insider. Listen now!
Itâs Monday, and that means itâs time for another episode of the Eastern Insider podcast. Join Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they team up to talk all things Eastern Michigan Athletics and beyond. This week, the two pay tribute to Kobe Bryant, before sitting down with Senior Associate Athletic Director Dan McLean, who discusses this yearâs Thank-a-Thon and future projects at EMU. Womenâs golfer Julia Stevenson also stops in before Nicole Remedios hosts âPeanutâs Gallery,â this week with swimmer Casey Gavigan. All that and more on this edition of the Eastern Insider.
Alex Jewell survived a snow storm trap and Greg Steiner is back from his home furnace war to host this weekâs episode of the Eastern Insider. This week, the guys have multiple great topics and sit downs. They talk the upcoming Super Bowl, chat with former Eagle Sergio Bailey, and catch up with head womenâs basketball coach Fred Castro. Baseballer Nick Jones steps into the batterâs box to close the episode.
Interested in finding out how athletics is viewed from the top? Now is your chance, because this weekâs episode features a full-length sit down with the big man himself, Eastern Michigan University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee. He talks Quick Lane Bowl, football, basketball, hot topics from around college athletics (Name, image, and likeness) as well as lays out a vision for the future of EMU Athletics. Join Greg Steiner, Alex Jewell, and SW for a great addition of the Eastern Insider.
It may be a new year, but the Eastern Insider podcast is still here! Back and better than ever, Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell take listeners on a trip around the EMU athletic department. This week, the train stops by the basketball stations to talk with Areanna Combs and Chris James, who both have their squads rolling into the New Year. Next up, itâs gymnastics. Head Coach Katie Minasola stops in with senior Emili Dobronics and junior Jada Rondeau. All that and more, right here on the Eastern Insider!
Weâre just nine days from Christmas and 10 days from the Quick Lane Bowl, which means itâs time to celebrate on the Eastern Insider. Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back as they discuss all things EMU Athletics. Fred Castro joins the show to talk womenâs hoops, and Christian Spears, the Deputy AD at Pittsburgh explains his time at EMU. Finally, Nicole Remedios is back for âPeanutâs Gallery!â This week, she sits down with menâs hooper, Yeikson Montero!
Basketball is rolling and football is officially Bowling! Thatâs right, the Eastern Insider is back in play today, Dec. 9, as Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell get together and discuss all things EMU athletics. Greg sits down with Rob Murphy to discuss menâs hoopsâ 8-1 start to the season. Then, Alex is joined by Chris Creighton, Mike Glass III and Kobie Beltram with their reaction to being selected to play in the Quick Lane Bowl, Dec. 26, at Ford Field, against the University of Pittsburgh. All that, plus hear from seven-year NFL vet and EMU football color analyst Rob Rubick about why he loves EMU, and his relationship with Matt Shepard.
On this weekâs Eastern Insider, Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by a very special guest, Matt Shepard. You know Matt as the hardest working man in Michigan. From EMU football to U-M basketball, and now the new voice of the Detroit Tigers, the three take a trip down memory lane and discuss a variety of topics. Later, head womenâs basketball coach Fred Castro joins the program, along with senior footballer Mike Van Hoeven, whose academic story is one youâll want to hear. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the 50th episode of the Eastern Insider!
Sit back, relax, and soak up the warm sunny rays of a Jersey Mikeâs Jamaica Classic championship. Thatâs right, the EMU menâs hoop team is off to a 6-0 start after a tournament-winning two game stint in Paradise. Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by Rob Murphy all the way from Montego Bay to discuss his squad, before sitting down with Chris Creighton, who has EMU football bowl eligible in back-to-back years, a historic feat. But wait, thereâs more, as the popular âPeanutâs Gallery,â returns, with Nicole Remedios behind the mic. Itâs an exciting, festive, and joyful week as we prepare you for Thanksgiving on this weekâs Eastern Insider.
Come one, come all, itâs time to hear from Scott Hall! Itâs football (or futbol) all around on this edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast. Greg Steiner sits down with Chris Creighton, whose football team is looking to become bowl eligible this week for the third time in four seasons. Theyâll have to beat Northern Illinois to do so, the only Mid-American Conference opponent that Creighton is yet to beat. After that, youâll hear from Alex Jewell, who sat down with Head Soccer Coach Scott Hall following his teamâs incredible run to the MAC Tournament final. Itâs all that and more on this edition of the Eastern Insider!
Let it snow, let it snow, let it WOAH, what?? Thatâs right, as the snow coats Ypsilanti on this early November Monday, Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are still in the studio brining you all the action from inside EMU Athletics. They talk womenâ soccer and its amazing run to the MAC Tournament championship game, menâs and womenâs hoops, football, and more! Donât miss Head Menâs Basketball Coach Rob Murphy, Head Womenâs Basketball Coach Fred Castro, and Head Baseball Coach Eric Roof as they all swing by to discuss the current state of their team! Itâs an Eastern Michigan Athletics wonderland on this edition of the Eastern Insider.
Buckle up, itâs a PACKED edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast. Bench bosses Rob Murphy and Fred Castro stop by the show, along with 2019 MAC cross country coaches of the year John Goodridge and Sue Parks. Donât miss two amazing soccer student-athletes, as they talk about their ongoing run in the MAC tournament. All that and more, on this edition of the Eastern Insider.
HAPPPPPY HALLOWEEN! Donât be afraid to tune in for this treat of an episode as Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell return to fill you in on all things EMU Athletics. They sit down with Chris Creighton to talk EMU Footballâs bowl expectations and are joined by swimming coach Derek Perkins, who is celebrating his first EMU win. Finally, youâll hear from Judson Rambaud, a captain in the Michigan National Guard, as we prepare for âCelebrate America,â day at The Factory. All that and more, on this weekâs podcast!
Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell will have you geared up and ready to go for another week of EMU Athletics as they discuss an array of topics on this weekâs Eastern Insider. Tom Helmer and Chris Creighton join the show to discuss EMU footballâs epic win over Western Michigan, Oct. 19, and Kemp Savage, the head coach of EMU Rowing, swings by to talk about the vast improvements in his program thus far. All that, plus cheesecake, meatballs, and more, on this weekâs pod!
Homecoming has come-and-gone but the Eastern Insider podcast still provides excitement this week as Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back to talk all things EMU Athletics. Coach Creighton is back on the show to talk about this weekâs game against Western Michigan, and Jayson Wiseman gets us caught up on EMU Tennis. Also joining the show is EMU Alum and highly successful author TC Cameron, who has been instrumental in helping to tell the story of EMU Athletics. All of that and more, on this edition of the Eastern Insider podcast.
Itâs Homecoming week, which means Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell even fuller of Green and White Cheer than ever on this weekâs podcast. The boys talk this week about all things EMU athletics, including EMU womenâs golfâs first title of the 2019-20 season, unbelievable history on the pitch for EMU Soccer, and of course, all of the Homecoming festivities that are happening this week around campus. Head football coach Chris Creighton, womenâs golf coach Stephanie Jennings, and soccer student-athlete Lindsey Shira also stop by! All that and more, on this edition of the Eastern Insider.
A weekend without near-fatal football has Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell rested, recovered, and ready to go as they dive deep into an action-packed week for EMU Athletics. This weekâs episode features an on-location open from Eagle Crest Resort and Golf Club, Easternâs home course, and the site of the third annual Shirley Spork Invitational. Back in studio for âTomâs Takes,â is Tom Helmer, who offers a look at EMU footballâs upcoming bout with the Central Michigan Chippewas. As the MLB playoffs approach, you will also hear from the daughters of the legendary EMU baseball coach, and newly inducted Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, Ron Oestrike, who share tales of their late father. All that and more on this weekâs Eastern Insider.
Coming off one of the most thrilling football victories in school history, Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell back for another week of the Eastern Insider. Theyâll discuss footballâs wild win, and sit down with Tom Helmer, Chris Creighton, and soccer student-athlete Mabel Dunn. Also on this weekâs show, Alex sits down with an extremely special guest, Law and Order SVUâs Dann Florek, an EMU alum who is spending his âpre-retirement,â giving back to the EMU community. Listen-in for all of that, and much more!
Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell will have you ready to break down the brick wall as they preview EMUâs first home football game of the season, set for Sept. 21, at Rynearson Stadium. They will be joined by Chris Creighton, EMU play-by-play man Tom Helmer, and even MLB superstar and EMU alum, Matt Shoemaker. Filled with its usual level of witty humor, sports talk, and in-depth analysis, the Eastern Insider is a must listen this week!
Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back and better than ever this week discussing a range of topics and answering riveting questions, such as: Whoâs beard is better, Chris Creightonâs or Lovie Smithâs? Are shellfish really worth the hassle? Of course, there is plenty of EMU Athletics discussion as well, as Kyler Ludlow sits down with volleyball Head Coach Darcy Dorton to discuss her teamâs 3-3 start to the season. Chris Creighton talks his teamâs upcoming bout with Illinois, and John Goodridge, Track and Field and Cross Country head coach, sits down with Alex to talk EMU tradition and his teamâs 2019 motivation. You donât want to miss this!
It is officially September and even though its Labor Day, thereâs a new Eastern Insider coming your way! This week, Greg Steiner talks with head football coach Chris/Billy Creighton () and fans will hear about the Eagleâs win over Coastal Carolina as well as preview the Week 2 matchup against Kentucky. Alex Jewell also gets the chance to talk with EMU Football legend TJ Lang at the Student-athlete Performance Center opening (). On this weekâs Peanutâs Gallery, Nicole grills her EMU Soccer teammates Simone Chiodo, Amanda Cripps, and Kylie Frantz on their roadtrip habits while traveling back from the University of Louisville ().
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Kyler Ludlow and new voice Alex Jewell dive into the upcoming week, including the 2019 Eastern football opener at Coastal Carolina. Check out Greg Steinerâs interview with head coach Chris Creighton (4:12), and also hear from head volleyball coach Darcy Dorton (14:59). This week on Peanutâs Gallery, listen to Nicoleâs sit down with Eagle offensive line Yannik Rohrschneider (21:03).
Welcome back to the Eastern Insider Podcast! Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow are back to kick off the 2019-20 campaign with a look at the week ahead and interviews with Head Football Coach Chris Creighton (4:42) and Head Soccer Coach Scott Hall (11:49). Back for another year on the mic is soccer player Nicole Remedios, who talks with volleyballâs Raeven Chase for this weekâs segment of Peanutâs Gallery (17:16).
MAC Football Media Day Edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast from Ford Field in Detroit. We caught up with Athletic Director Scott Wetherbee, new play-by-play voice Tom Helmer, Head Football Coach Chris Creighton, quarterback Mike Glass, and defensive back Vince Calhoun.
Hard to believe but it is time for the final Eastern Insider podcast of the 2018-19 campaign!
We hear from Eastern Rowing head coach Kemp Savage, as well as one final Peanut's Gallery with EMU rowers Karson Mahaney, Haley Dutton, and Addi Oblanas.
Thanks for tuning in all year long and we'll see you in the fall!
Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow send us 'back to the future' as they talk with the EMU fall sports coaches about their springs. EMU Football's Chris Creighton (8:10) reflects on this year's spring game, while Eastern soccer coach Scott Hall (14:51) gives insights to his team's spring and fans hear from first-year volleyball head coach Darcy Dorton (21:14). Wrapping up the show is the second edition of the Season Ticket Holder Spotlight, this week with Paul Nucci (27:56).
Greg and Kyler celebrate National Empanada Day with a packed edition of the Eastern Insider! Hear from EMU Baseball's Eric Roof and Justin Meis (8:29) as well as our first Season Ticket Holder Spotlight with Alex Landon (17:20). You will also hear from the Eastern gymnasts that competed in the NCAA Regionals (29:19), and senior track star Tyler Underwood (36:22).
The Eastern Insider is back (no foolin'!) for a look ahead at a busy week for all of Eagles' athletics. Fans also get a chance to hear from head baseball coach Eric Roof (12:20) to look ahead to the Mid-American Conference home opener Friday, April 5.
As March Madness rolls on, Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow recap the week that was for Eastern Michigan Athletics, including an NCAA runner-up finish for EMU Swimmer Delaney Duncan! Hear from head baseball coach Eric Roof (9:01), as well as an interview with women's track and field student-athlete Sydney Meyers (16:20). The week wraps with another segment of Peanut's Gallery, this time with women's golfer Preaw Stripatrprasite (22:16).
Basketball season may be over, but March Madness is just beginning at Eastern Michigan! Hear from EMU Gymnastics senior Megan Hultgren (4:10) for a preview of the upcoming MAC Championships, head EMU Rowing coach Kemp Savage (11:17) for a look back at the team's spring trip to Alabama and a preview of the upcoming season, and an interview with Eagles' swimming legend Delaney Duncan (18:30) as she readies to compete at the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas. And of course, another segment of Peanut's Gallery (24:56)!
It's MAC Tournament week in the basketball world, so we hear from two of the best to ever dawn the Green and White on the hardwood in this week's Eastern Insider. Hear from EMU Hall of Famer Earl Boykins (8:55) and Eastern's only Women's Basketball Academic All-American, Sarah VanMetre (13:39). Also, in honor of Athletic Training Appreciation Month, Peanut sits down with athletic training Graduate Assistant Marissa Maeder (26:30).
The Eastern Insider returns from Spring Break with a packed episode! Hear from EMU women's basketball senior Danielle Minott (7:26), head men's basketball coach Rob Murphy (18:02), new Head Volleyball Coach Darcy Dorton (22:50), and the man behind the mic on all of the Eagles' ESPN+ broadcasts, Ryan Wooley (30:01).
It's the Spring Break edition of the Eastern Insider podcast! Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow sit down with EMU Women's Basketball head coach Fred Castro (6:38), preview the MAC Championships with Women's Swim and Dive associate head coach Tracy Martin (16:07), and catch up with men's basketball alumni and current Rio Grande Viper Tim Bond (20:40). Of course, we wrap the week with another Peanut's Gallery with women's basketball player Rayjon Harris (29:36).
Another week, another chance to catch up on all that is and was in Eastern Michigan athletics! Hear from head men's basketball coach Rob Murphy (8:07), new wide receiver's coach Darren Paige (15:23), and a sit-down between Nicole Remedios and men's track and field jumper Cameron Hart (24:37) for Peanut's Gallery.
It's another exciting episode of the Eastern Insider! Co-hosts Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow sit down to review the week that was for the Eagles, while fans get to hear from EMU Hall of Famer and coaching legend Ben Braun (7:18), a preview for the week from women's basketball coach Fred Castro (15:44), hear about the Eastern pitching staff from pitching coach A.J. Achter (19:06), and another segment of Peanut's Gallery (25:53) that dives into the MAC's mental health week with Women's Track and Field athlete Abbigail Stemple.
The Eastern Insider is back for another fun-filled week of auditory action! Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow get the chance to chat with head women's basketball coach Fred Castro (6:47), Assistant AD for Development Britta Brown (14:38), head baseball coach Eric Roof (19:19), and another episode of Peanut's Gallery, featuring women's basketball manager Trevon "Tre Cash" Tiggs (32:04).
It's a day late, but the Eastern Insider is BACK! Survive the polar vortex by listening to Greg Steiner sit down with head women's basketball coach Fred Castro (5:12), and Kyler Ludlow chats with men's basketball seniors Isaiah Green, James Thompson IV, Paul Jackson, and Elijah Minnie (18:17). Lastly, enjoy another edition of Peanut's Gallery, with women's track and field distance runner Emily Smith (28:21).
It is another busy week in Eastern Michigan athletics, and co-hosts Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow help set fans up with a look at all that's in front of EMU. Greg sits down with the newest member of the Eagles' football coaching staff, James Patton, and we hear special Martin Luther King Day thoughts from Tariq Silver, Lakita Gantz, Malik Ellison, and Paul Jackson of Eastern's men's basketball team. Finally, Nicole "Peanut" Remedios sits down with Nick Jones and Devin Hager of EMU baseball for another edition of Peanut's Gallery.
The winter season is in full swing and fans get an inside look at men's basketball, gymnastics, and swim & dive teams on this week's edition of the Eastern Insider podcast. Co-hosts Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow talk with head men's basketball coach Rob Murphy (5:35), head gymnastics coach Katie Minasola (10:55), swim and dive's backstroke extraordinaire Claire Young (18:40), and men's hoops MAC Co-West Player of the Week Elijah Minnie (23:10).
Hosts Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow are back for the first Eastern Insider podcast of 2019! This week, hear from EMU Women's Basketball head coach Fred Castro (7:23), and #EMUWBB freshman Kiara Johnson (25:13), and listen to a conversation with Eastern's very own Michael "Dr. P' Paciorek (17:20), who enters retirement after 38 years of service to EMU!
In the final Eastern Insider of 2018, Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow talk Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, hear from EMU women's basketball coach Fred Castro (6:28), take a look at the Top Five plays SO FAR of 2018-19 (15:37), and hear from All-American swimmer Delaney Duncan (18:46) as part of Peanut's Gallery.
This week, Kyler Ludlow gives you the rundown on the success of the Eastern Michigan fall sports, as the Mid-American conference announced its Academic teams for men's and women's cross country, volleyball, and soccer. Greg Steiner gets the chance to sit down head men's basketball coach Rob Murphy (4:21), while Kyler talks with Assistant Athletic Director for Development Britta Brown about the Camellia Bowl (10:24). Rounding out the show this week is Peanut's Gallery with men's basketball player Boubacar Toure (14:51).
It's another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast, as Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow reunite to catch you up on all the action in EMU athletics over the last week, while previewing the week ahead. This episode mixes grit and glamour, as fans hear from football's Blake Banham (6:22), gymnastics' Emili Dobronics (13:02), EMU VP/Director of Athletics Scott Weatherbee (17:18), football coach Chris Creighton (20:29), and another edition of Peanut's gallery, featuring gymnast Ciara Gresham (21:52).
We've got a lot to be thankful for in the post-Thanksgiving episode of the Eastern Insider, as Greg Steiner sits down with MAC Tournament champion volleyball coach Kimi Olson (3:41) to talk the program's first trip to the NCAA tournament. We also hear from volleyball player Riley Taylor in this week's edition of the Peanut's Gallery (10:48) and women's basketball coach Fred Castro joins Greg to talk the early part of the season (15:33).
Greg Steiner sits down with Eastern Michigan head football coach Chris Creighton (1:42), head men's basketball coach Rob Murphy (12:16), and head women's basketball coach Fred Castro (19:57) to discuss their respective seasons, upcoming opponents, and what it is they're thankful for this Thanksgiving Season.
Hear from co-hosts as Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow as they talk to head football coach Chris Creighton (5:28) from the BOWL ELIGIBLE football team, and meet one of the new voices to the EMU airwaves for this basketball season, Matt Dery (14:16).
The Eastern Insider duo of Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow get together to talk crossover season and bring you interviews with head football coach Chris Creighton (6:28), head women's basketball coach Fred Castro (17:18), and another segment of Peanut's Gallery (27:43).
It's another week of the Eastern Insider Podcast and another chance for you to hear all about what's happening at Eastern Michigan University! This week Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow are joined by head football coach Chris Creighton (5:39), Ricky Zum Mallen and Matt Amos from EMU Marketin (13:28), and Nicole Remedios with football's Willie Parker for this week's Peanut's Gallery (18:21).
It's the 98th Homecoming of Eastern Michigan University and Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow are here to give you all you need to know for this week's festivities. Fans can hear from head football coach Chris Creighton (5:53), women's cross country co-captain Natalie Cizmas (15:28), head soccer coach Scott Hall (19:41), and of course, Peanut's Gallery (24:36).
Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow once again sit down to talk about Eastern Michigan Athletics and are joined by EMU head football coach Chris Creighton (5:33), Eagles' head swimming coach Peter Linn, and Eastern's head women's golf coach, Stephanie Jennings. Highlighting the show is everyone's favorite segment, Peanut's Gallery (29:06), hosted by Nicole Remedios.
The Eastern Insider podcast is back with another fun-filled week! Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow get the chance to talk with EMU Volleyball head coach Kimi Olson (4:25), head football coach Chris Creighton (9:16), and four members of the Eastern Michigan volleyball squad (17:10).
This week's edition of Eastern Michigan University's Eastern Insider Podcast once again talks about the Eagles' previous week of action, and consists of interviews with head football coach Chris Creighton (4:52), Peanut's Gallery with senior linebacker Kyle Rachwal (14:49), and a visit with EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee (18:53).
This week's edition of Eastern Michigan University's Eastern Insider Podcast once again talks about the Eagles' previous week of action, and consists of interviews with head football coach Chris Creighton (4:52), Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Ricky Zum Mallen (13:21), head volleyball coach Kimi Olson (16:45), and football alumni and EMU Hall of Famer, L.J. Shelton (23:20)
Another week, another chance to catch up on all the excitement of Eastern Michigan University athletics. Co-hosts Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow reflect on the past week's happenings, while also sitting down with head football coach Chris Creighton (5:43), head women's soccer coach Scott Hall (15:07), and the EMU Volleyball seniors (21:19).
In Episode 3 of the Eastern Insider Podcast, Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow discuss a perfect weekend of play from EMU sports. Fans also get the chance to hear from head football coach Chris Creighton (4:05), men's cross country and reigning MAC Coach of the Year John Goodridge (13:17), head volleyball coach Kimi Olson (20:29), and of course, another edition of Peanut's Gallery (25:18).
Fans get the chance to once again hear from Eastern Michigan volleyball coach Kimi Olson (3:05), head soccer coach Scott Hall (8:17), the debut of Peanut's Gallery (14:30), and a Purdue preview with head football coach Chris Creighton.
In the inaugural Eastern Insider Podcast, Greg Steiner and Kyler Ludlow sit down to talk with head football coach Chris Creighton (4:05), head soccer coach Scott Hall (18:50), and volleyball coach Kimi Olson (24:32), as well as discuss the goals of the podcast and the upcoming EMU schedule.