Eastern Insider
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About
The Eastern Insider podcast is the official podcast of Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Hosted by Greg Steiner.
Episodes
- Season 8, Episode 30: Ypsis Celebrate a Decade, Lauth Leads Rowing Momentum
This Eastern Insider episode features the 10th annual Ypsis celebration and highlights Eastern Michigan athletics, including spring sports and the rowing program led by Abby Lauth. The discussion touches on student-athlete achievement, com…
- Season 8, Episode 29 - Borgert Reflects on Leadership Journey, Sias Sets the Tone Up Front
This episode of Eastern Insider covers a busy week for Eastern Michigan athletics, focusing on leadership and team culture. Samantha Borgert discusses her journey in building the lacrosse program and her campus leadership roles, while coac…
- Season 8 - Episode 28: Battle of Washtenaw, Student-Athlete Day, and a Familiar Face Returns
Eastern Michigan President Dr. Brendan Kelly outlines his vision for the university, prioritizing students, energy, and connection. He aims to close gaps in the student experience, build campus pride, and encourages a focus on student succ…
- Season 8 – Episode 27: Donlon, Wetherbee Outline Vision, Energy, and Shared Belief
Billy Donlon and Scott Wetherbee share their vision for Eastern Michigan men’s basketball, emphasizing a program built on belief, accountability, toughness, and unity. They discuss the deliberate hiring process and call for community inves…
- Season 8 – Episode 26: Mental Health, Mentorship Drive Athlete Success
This episode of Eastern Insider features Rachel Amity and Omar Ahmad discussing how Eastern supports student-athletes, focusing on comprehensive mental health care, performance tools, and the impact of mentorship and donor support on athle…
- Season 8 – Episode 25: Kim Returns Under Center, Abraham Builds Strength Behind Scenes
Episode 25 centers on two behind-the-scenes perspectives within Eastern Michigan athletics, as quarterback Noah Kim discusses the unexpected NCAA waiver that granted him another season and the leadership role he embraces as he enters year…
- Season 8 – Episode 24: From Cabo to the Court and Back Home to Oestrike
Episode 24 highlights two in-depth conversations across Eastern Michigan athletics. Senior tennis captain Regina Mendez Carreño shares the story behind her path from Mexico to Ypsilanti, describing the family support, cultural adjustments,…
- Season 8 – Episode 23: Pitching, Leadership, and Life Lessons
Season 8, Episode 23 opens with hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis setting the stage for EMU athletics in March, then dives into two in-depth interviews. Senior pitcher Ethan Davis discussed navigating a season of change, explaining, “I th…
- Season 8 – Episode 22: Freshman Breakout and Business Insight
Season 8, Episode 22 centers on two in depth conversations, beginning with Eastern Michigan freshman guard Gregory Lawson II, who reflects on earning a larger role, building confidence, and embracing defense as injuries reshaped the rotati…
- Season 8 – Episode 21: From Fairways to Fast Ice, Eagles Chase Championships and Olympic Dreams
Season 8, Episode 21 centers on two in-depth conversations that highlight preparation and possibility across Eastern Michigan athletics. Men’s golf coach Andy Walker details how winter training, national rankings, and a deep roster have po…
- Season 8 – Episode 20: Belief, Baseball, and a Milestone Moment on 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 ran…
- Season 8 - Episode 19: Dugan’s Title Defense and Paterson’s Return
The episode featured extended conversations with Eastern Michigan lacrosse head coach Maddie Dugan and sophomore Alex Paterson, placing the focus squarely on people driving the program forward. Dugan discussed life after a regular-season c…
- Season 8 - Episode 18: Purpose, Performances Drive Kyrie Lowe, Stan Heath Spotlight
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 conversa…
- Season 8 - Episode 17: Cantu, Kucera Ignite Eastern Insider Winter Debut Show
Episode 17 opened the new year with Greg Steiner and Elena Davis blending humor with momentum before spotlighting two voices shaping EMU’s winter season. Gymnastics junior Gwendelyn Cantu reflected on her first career vault win, the confid…
- Season 8 - Episode 16: Peyton Hill Talks Debut, Creighton Recaps Signing Day
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 tr…
- Season 8 - Episode 15: EMU Scores Wins, Packs Miles, Features Cea and President Smith
Episode 15 of the Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE begins with Greg Steiner and Elena Davis breaking down what they called “a lot of W’s” across Eastern Michigan, led by the men’s basketball team’s road upset at Cincinnati, the progr…
- Season 8 - Episode 14: Rivalry Week, Senior Night, and EMU Basketball Stars
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, r…
- Season 8 - Episode 13: Lucy Noble’s Story and Chris Creighton’s Milestone Reflections
The latest Eastern Insider episode centers on in-depth conversations with swimmer Lucy Noble and head football coach Chris Creighton, who reflected on leadership, daily routines, and his 200th career win. See Privacy Policy at https://art1…
- Season 8 - Episode 12: Creighton’s Insight and Kudo’s Inspiration Drive Conversation
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 p…
- Season 8 - Episode 11: Leadership, Loyalty, and a November Push Drive EMU Forward
The Eastern Insider highlights football coach Chris Creighton’s message on accountability, along with Standard Printing’s Steve Dobrovich and his long record of support for EMU. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…
- Season 8 - Episode 10: Halloween Humor and Hoops Talk
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…
- Season 8 - Episode 9: Belcher’s Leadership and Football Returns Home
The latest episode of the Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE showcased a week of determination and progress across Eastern Michigan athletics. Hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis opened with updates on EMU soccer’s key win over Akron th…
- Season 8 - Episode 8: Defensive Strength vs. NIU and Hall of Fame Excellence
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://…
- Season 8 - Episode 7: Creighton Preps NIU, Srinivasan Steps Up as Volleyball Leader
Eastern Michigan’s latest Eastern Insider Podcast mixed football grit with volleyball leadership. Head Coach Chris Creighton praised his team’s aggressive mindset and offensive improvement despite an overtime loss at Buffalo, while preview…
- Season 8 - Episode 6: EMU Grit, Alumni Achievement, and Fall Sports Momentum
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 wor…
- Season 8 - Episode 5: Homecoming Wins, Rivalry Week, and Sophie Emin’s Journey
The Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE opened Episode 5 with a look at Eastern Michigan’s homecoming football win, early success for women’s soccer, and a feature on track standout Sophie Emin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…
- Season 8 - Episode 4: Operation Paint It Green as EMU Marks 97th Homecoming Game
Eastern Michigan launches Operation Paint It Green for its 97th Homecoming game, with a week of events leading up to Saturday’s matchup against Louisiana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…
- Season 8 - Episode 3: Setbacks, Fresh Faces, and SEC Challenge
This week’s Eastern Insider Podcast Powered by DTE opened with a look back at women’s soccer’s tight loss at DePaul, volleyball’s 5-2 start after sweeping its home tournament, and women’s golf’s commanding lead in Statesboro. The hosts als…
- Season 8 - Episode 2: Creighton Calls for Growth, Weber Shares Resilience
The Eastern Insider Podcast powered by DTE returned with a Labor Day edition that highlighted the opening week of September for EMU Athletics. Hosts Greg Steiner and Elena Davis recapped football’s season-opening loss at Texas State and pr…
- Season 8 - Episode 1: Texas-Sized Kickoff of Season 8
Season 8 of the Eastern Insider Podcast debuted with a big opener, as host Greg Steiner welcomed Head Coach Chris Creighton to preview EMU football’s upcoming clash under the San Marcos lights. Entering his 12th season with 51 new faces on…
- Season 7 - Episode 28: Spring Vibes and Superstar Returns
The Eastern Insider Podcast wrapped up Season 7 with a high-energy finale as hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner were joined by EMU Head Football Coach Chris Creighton, quarterback Noah Kim, and cheer captain Elena Davis. Coach Creighton ref…
- Season 7 - Episode 27: Looking Back, Leaping Forward
Episode 27 of the Eastern Insider Podcast is all about celebration—of the past, present, and future of Eastern Michigan Athletics. Hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner open with a deep dive into the standout performers of the year, naming bre…
- Season 7 - Episode 26: April Fools, Transfer Portal Chaos, and Defense on the Girdiron
This episode of Eastern Insider puts a spotlight on Eastern Michigan Women’s Basketball and the challenges of the ever-changing transfer portal, as head coach Sahar Nusseibeh shares her approach to rebuilding a roster with just three retur…
- Season 7 - Episode 25: Freezing Temps, Firepower on the Field, and March Madness Mayhem!
In Episode 25 of the Eastern Insider Podcast, Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner dive into a jam-packed weekend of EMU sports, where frigid temperatures couldn’t cool down the Eagles' red-hot performances. EMU lacrosse crushed Youngstown State be…
- Season 7 - Episode 24: Rowing Records, Baseball’s Homecoming, and Bracket Madness!
In this St. Patrick’s Day edition of Eastern Insider, hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner dive into a packed lineup of EMU sports. Rower Lily Wilhelm shares how she turned rejection into record-breaking success, while baseball coach Robbie B…
- Season 7 - Episode 23: EMU Hoops Ready to Dance in MAC Tournament!
In Episode 23 of the Eastern Insider Podcast, Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner break down Eastern Michigan men's basketball’s thrilling road to the Mid-American Conference Tournament, highlighting a team that’s focused, hungry, and ready to mak…
- Season 7 - Episode 22: NBA Dreams and Baseball Opportunities
Episode 22 of the Eastern Insider Podcast dives into a critical stretch for Eastern Michigan basketball as the Eagles chase a MAC Tournament berth, highlighted by a dominant senior night win over Central Michigan. Tom Helmer and Greg Stein…
- Season 7 - Episode 21: Buzzer-Beaters, Baseball Breakouts & Rowing Insights
Episode 21 of The Eastern Insider recaps one of the most electrifying moments in EMU basketball history—a buzzer-beater by Jalin Terry that extended the Eagles' winning streak to three, the longest in the MAC. With a pivotal week ahead, EM…
- Season 7 - Episode 20: New Offensive Line Coach and EMU Baseball Buzz
In Episode 20 of Eastern Insider, Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner debate whether the Super Bowl should be moved to Saturday, critique college football’s scheduling decisions, and analyze the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive dominance. The episod…
- Season 7 - Episode 19: Lacrosse Ambitions & Baseball's Ace
In Episode 19 of Eastern Insider, Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner recap EMU basketball’s tough week, with the women’s team showing resilience despite a loss to Toledo and the men’s squad struggling with consistency. Lacrosse standout Mackenzie…
- Season 7 - Episode 18: Hoops Heat Up, Spring Sports Bloom, and Bold Goals Take Center Stage
Episode 18 of the Eastern Insider Podcast dives into the thriving momentum across Eastern Michigan athletics as the spring sports season begins. Hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner discuss the men’s basketball team’s recent three-game winnin…
- Season 7 - Episode 17: Hoops, Hopes, and High-Flying Heroes at EMU
Episode 17 of the Eastern Insider podcast delivered a mix of humor, inspiration, and athletic highlights. Hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner celebrated EMU men’s basketball’s gritty win at Bowling Green and shared insights into standout per…
- Season 7 - Episode 16: Sisi’s Milestone and Braun’s Wisdom
Episode 16 of the Eastern Insider Podcast featured Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner recapping EMU's basketball seasons and upcoming conference matchups. The men's team aims for defensive improvements as they face Central Michigan and Bowling Gr…
- Season 7 - Episode 15: From Comebacks to Compliance
In Episode 15 of Eastern Insider, Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner celebrated Eastern Michigan women’s basketball’s electrifying comeback win over Xavier, flipping a 20-point halftime deficit into a commanding victory fueled by stellar defense…
- Season 7 - Episode 14: Feast Week Frenzy - Rivalry Clashes and Postseason Hopes
Episode 14 of the Eastern Insider Podcast dives into an exciting Feast Week for EMU Athletics, highlighted by critical basketball and football matchups. The men’s basketball team builds momentum with a Metro Series victory, while the women…
- Season 7 - Episode 13: Season-Defining Showdown and Catching Up with Osojnik
Episode 13 of The Eastern Insider Podcast dives into Eastern Michigan football’s high-stakes Senior Night game against Buffalo, highlighting the emotional significance for 12 seniors playing their final home game. Hosts Tom Helmer and Greg…
- Season 7 - Episode 12: MACtion, Milestones, and Major Moves
In Episode 12 of Eastern Insider, Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner cover an action-packed week for EMU sports. They preview Wednesday night’s high-stakes MAC showdown with Ohio, a rare matchup as the Bobcats return to EMU for the first time sin…
- Season 7 - Episode 11: Men's Basketball Preview and Gearing Up for MACtion
Episode 11 of Eastern Insider kicks off with hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner playfully framing the night’s big decision—not a political vote, but a choice between EMU men’s and women’s basketball. With the men's team debuting on the road…
- Season 7 - Episode 10: Halloween Happenings and Hoops Hopes
In Episode 10 of the Eastern Insider, hosts Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner kick off with a Halloween-themed chat, sharing costume plans and candy favorites before welcoming first-year women’s basketball head coach Sahar Nusseibeh, who discuss…
- Season 7 - Episode 9: Epic Comeback and a Glimpse into Football Legacy
In Episode 9 of Eastern Insider, Tom Helmer and Greg Steiner break down Eastern Michigan’s stunning comeback victory over Central Michigan, overcoming a 99.6% losing probability to secure the win. They highlight quarterback Cole Snyder's c…