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 interviews

Feature: 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.

Season 5 - Episode 17: Let's Re(LAX)

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 interviews

Feature: 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!

Season 5 - Episode 16: Back from Break with Ben Braun

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: 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.

Season 5 - Episode 15: Danielle Brazil, Executive Director of Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

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.

Season 5 - Episode 14: Heinz 57 and French Fried Football

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 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!

Season 5 - Episode 13: We're Michigan MAC Champs, Baby!

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 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.

Season 5 - Episode 12: Scott Wetherbee Talks Bowl Selections

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 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.

Season 5 - Episode 11: Let's Bowl and Ball!

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 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.

Season 5 - Episode 10: Happy Halloween!

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.

Season 5 - Episode 9: Ready for Lift Off?

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.

Season 5 - Episode 8: Football, Soccer, Hoops 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 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.

Season 5 - Episode 7: Bye Bye Broncos!

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.

Season 5 - Episode 6: Let's Beat the Broncos!

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!

Season 5 - Episode 5: Happy Homecoming!

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.

Season 5 - Episode 4: You Play to Win The Game

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

Season 5 - Episode 3: Football, Conditioning, Golf 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 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.

Season 5 - Episode 2: Thank You, Matt Shepard!

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 5 - Episode 1: Back and Better Than Ever!

Season Four of the Eastern Insider Podcast is officially closed!

&gt; 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!
&gt; 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!
&gt; 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...

Season 4 - Episode 35 - So Long, For Now!

Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!

&gt; Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell are back again to recap the week that was and discuss the week ahead at Eastern Michigan.
&gt; 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.

Season 4 - Episode 34 - Let's Talk Lacrosse!

Don't miss this episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast!

&gt; Greg Steiner flies solo on today's show with a recap the week that was, and sets the table for the week ahead.
&gt; 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
&gt; EMU baseball head coach Eric Roof and freshman pitcher Cam'Ron McCoy sits down with to talk about the team’s big series win over Bowling Green and detail the upcoming home schedule.

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