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...
Sep 13, 2021•33 min
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! See Priv...
Sep 06, 2021•34 min
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 time– 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 St...
Aug 30, 2021•32 min
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...
Jun 07, 2021•48 min
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 epis...
May 31, 2021•49 min
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 t...
May 24, 2021•25 min
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 a...
May 17, 2021•34 min
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 b...
May 10, 2021•39 min
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 w...
May 03, 2021•36 min
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 EMU’s past, and much more in-between, the Eastern Insider is the only show ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr
Fans, a new era of Eastern Michigan University men’s 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 week’s 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 late...
Apr 19, 2021•51 min
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
Apr 15, 2021•15 min
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 14, 2021•14 min
Breaking News! That’s right – Stan Heath is coming back to Ypsilanti as the 30th Head Coach in EMU Men’s 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 Or...
Apr 12, 2021•45 min
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 ...
Apr 05, 2021•39 min
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 ...
Mar 29, 2021•49 min
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 wil...
Mar 22, 2021•32 min
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 o...
Mar 15, 2021•45 min
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. After a quick timeout, the hosts are joined by the newest EMU head coach, Alicia Groveston Jackson, who is ta...
Mar 08, 2021•39 min
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 week’s show. First up, Jewell catches up with junior student-athlete Baldvin Magnusson (Akureyri, Iceland-Hull University), who dominated the Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championships to help the Eagles capture yet another title last weekend. From there, it’s a sit down with EMU women’s basketball Head Coach Fred Castr...
Mar 01, 2021•47 min
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-le...
Feb 22, 2021•29 min
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 team’s 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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Jan 18, 2021•43 min
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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 04, 2021•48 min
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. And don't forget, it's another week of giveaways on the show. Listen for the keyword in between interviews, and message us on ...
Dec 14, 2020•37 min
It was a great week for EMU Athletics as football beat the Broncos, women’s basketball earned its 600th win, and numerous Eagles earned MAC and national honors. Don’t miss a full recap with head football coach Chris Creighton and women’s 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 won’t want to miss a very special appearance by 44-year broadcast veteran and EMU legend, John C. F...
Dec 07, 2020•40 min
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 Athletic Director for Sports Medicine Gretchen Buskirk to discuss the ongoing challenges and day-to-day at...
Nov 30, 2020•36 min
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 ...
Nov 09, 2020•28 min
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.
Jun 01, 2020•26 min
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 Insider… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
Apr 20, 2020•28 min
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 to discuss everything that is happening during COVID-19. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Apr 13, 2020•36 min
