Eastern Insider

Season 8, Episode 20 centers on voices shaping Eastern Michigan athletics, with women’s golf coach Josh Brewer and interim baseball coach Trevor Beerman leading the conversation. Brewer shares belief built through winter work, national ranking momentum, and a roster driven by daily competition as the spring season begins on the West Coast. Beerman details a transition marked by trust, continuity, and hunger, pointing to leadership within the locker room, growth on the mound, and pride tied to Oestrike Stadium. Framed by the show’s 200th episode milestone, the interviews carry a feature tone rooted in purpose, patience, and programs pushing toward championships.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 18 opened with Greg Steiner and Elena Davis connecting Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a busy week across EMU Athletics, from women’s basketball honoring the day against Toledo to a packed doubleheader and campus events. The conversation touched on national college football, then shifted home as senior gymnast Kyrie Lowe discussed an unbeaten start, all-around success, leadership growth, and balance inside the gym and classroom. Men’s basketball head coach Stan Heath followed with a breakdown of the Bowling Green comeback effort, growth from Braelon Green and Mehki Ellison, and lessons shaping preparation for Kent State. Together, the show blended reflection, competition, and forward motion across the department.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Eastern Insider wrapped up 2025 with a fast mix of holiday music talk, lighthearted moments and major news across EMU athletics. Greg Steiner and Elena Davis opened with favorite songs and a story about Davis dressing as a Christmas tree in Detroit before shifting to football honors, a 37 player signing class and the team banquet that highlighted Dante McMillan. They moved to basketball updates, including a look at freshman guard Peyton Hill, who later detailed her early rise and strong support system. The episode also covered women’s games against Indiana and Ball State, the men’s December road stretch and a return home against UMass. The show previewed gymnastics, noted several sports coming back in January and closed by celebrating WEMU’s 60th anniversary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 14 previews Eastern Michigan’s rivalry game with Western Michigan. Greg Steiner and Elena Davis outline postseason paths, review Western’s last MAC title trip, and set up EMU’s senior night stakes. They cover football promotions, recent basketball results, and the episode’s interviews. Chris Creighton details late season growth, senior leadership, and Western’s challenge. Ruby Brannon describes her move from Australia, her adjustment to American basketball, and the support from EMU’s international roster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Eastern Insider Podcast powered by DTE put the spotlight on two standout voices from Eastern Michigan athletics. Head football coach Chris Creighton broke down the Eagles’ 27-21 victory over Bowling Green, crediting improved physical play and a renewed focus on fundamentals during the bye week for the team’s strong finish. He praised his players’ discipline and resilience, pointing to key moments like Ronn Hardin’s game-clinching sack and Noah Kim’s second-half turnaround. Later, senior swimmer and team captain Ali Kudo shared her journey balancing neuroscience studies with the demands of Division I competition. She reflected on leading through injury, finding motivation in her teammates, and how communication and empathy define her approach to leadership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE delivered equal parts fun and insight as hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis opened the Halloween-themed episode with lighthearted banter before diving into Eastern Michigan’s busy athletic slate. The duo reflected on football’s narrow loss to Ohio and the team’s need to recharge before facing Bowling Green, while spotlighting soccer’s crucial 3-2 win over Northern Illinois and volleyball’s reverse sweep of Buffalo to stay in MAC contention. With basketball season tipping off, men’s head coach Stan Heath outlined his program’s new “PITT” identity built on pace, intensity, toughness, and togetherness, while women’s head coach Sahar Nusseibeh emphasized leadership, international talent, and a “road warrior” mindset entering year twoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 8 of the Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE highlighted Eastern Michigan football’s defensive surge, previewed the Miami matchup, and celebrated Hall of Fame inductees John Bowler and Nikki Knapp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 6 of the Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE featured Coach Chris Creighton’s candid thoughts on EMU’s loss at Central Michigan, Alumni Achievement Award winner Anthony Tomey’s journey from the baseball mound to the business world, and updates across fall sports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.