Eastern Insider

It’s a big week on the Eastern Insider as Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are joined by head football coach Chris Creighton, and men’s 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, it’s Tom Helmer that sits down with Associate Athlet...

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...

It’s the final episode of the 2019-20 academic year as hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell reflect on some of the year’s best moments. The duo is joined by a pair of former EMU student-athletes as well! Don’t miss this final episode of season two! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s 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. Don’t miss a minute of the action on this week’s Eastern...

Sit back, strap in, and get ready for another edition of the Eastern Insider Podcast. It’s 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 EMU’s Sports Medicine Department, sits down...

It’s 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 stude...

It’s 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 Je...

Let’s party because it’s 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, EMU’s newest assistant football coach also stops by, before Kiara Johnson of the EMU women’s basketball team tells us about her emotional connection to breast cancer. Join Greg Steiner, Alex Jewell, and th...

Are you feeling blue? Red, white, and blue, that is. It’s a Presidents’ 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 EMU’s season-opening series at Austin Peay. Senior big man Boubacar Toure is also in studio to discuss EMU men’s ho...

It’s 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 year’s recruiting efforts. Women’s hoops head-man Fred Castro also swings by to discuss his team’s success, and senior golfer Maria Connelly has some quick advice on how to keep your head up during a bad round. You don’t want to miss this week’s episode...

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. Today’s feature guest is Jessie Goldberg-Strassler, Ballpark Digest’s 2019 MILB Broadcaster of the Year. He dives into all...

We’re just nine days from Christmas and 10 days from the Quick Lane Bowl, which means it’s 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 women’s hoops, and Christian Spears, the Deputy AD at Pittsburgh explains his time at EMU. Finally, Nicole Remedios is back for “Peanut’s Gallery!” This...

Basketball is rolling and football is officially Bowling! That’s 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 men’s hoops’ 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...

HAPPPPPY HALLOWEEN! Don’t 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 Football’s bowl expectations and are joined by swimming coach Derek Perkins, who is celebrating his first EMU win. Finally, you’ll hear from Judson Rambaud, a captain in the Michigan National Gu...

Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell will have you ready to break down the brick wall as they preview EMU’s 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 In...

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 Steiner’s interview with head coach Chris Creighton (4:12), and also hear from head volleyball coach Darcy Dorton (14:59). This week on Peanut’s Gallery, listen to Nicole’s sit down with Eagle offensive line Yannik Rohrs...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

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...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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...

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...

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 G...

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 segme...

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 Smi...