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Eastern Insider
by Eastern Insider
The Eastern Insider podcast is the official podcast of Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Hosted by Greg Steiner.
Episodes
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Chris Creighton: Toledo Week
Head Coach Chris Creighton sits down with Greg Steiner to break down the close MAC win over Akron and look ahead to Homecoming against Toledo. Key takeaways include praise for in-game defensive adjustments, a breakout performance from receiver Joshua Long, a punt block that proved critical, and...
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Billy Donlon: 2026-27 Season Preview
New EMU men's basketball head coach Billy Donlon speaks with Greg Steiner in a wide-ranging preview interview covering his transition to Ypsilanti, his program-building philosophy, roster evaluation, and the upcoming schedule. Donlon emphasizes toughness, selflessness, and love of the game as...
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Chris Creighton: Akron Week
Greg Steiner sits down with head coach Chris Creighton to recap Eastern Michigan's road win at previously undefeated UMass and look ahead to the MAC game at Akron. Creighton praised the team's resolve on a lengthy opening drive, highlighted the secondary — specifically Caleb Dobbins — and…
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Chris Creighton: Massachusetts Week
Coach Chris Creighton joins Greg Steiner to break down a workmanlike win over Lindenwood — highlighting defensive efficiency, offensive rhythm, and a career day from Benson Prosper — before turning attention to an undefeated UMass team that EMU will face on the road. Creighton praises UMass's...
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Chris Creighton: Wisconsin Week
Eastern Michigan heads to Wisconsin looking to build on a hard-fought game at Michigan State. After a mistake-filled first quarter, the Eagles settled in, ran the football well, protected Noah Kim better, and played strong defense before halftime. MSU’s second-half rushing attack limited EMU’s...
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Chris Creighton: Michigan State Week
Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton reflected on the Eagles’ physical loss to San Jose State, pointing to offensive inconsistency, missed opportunities and penalties as key factors in the defeat. Despite strong defensive stretches and improvement on special teams, Eastern Michigan…
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Chis Creighton: Sacramento State Week
Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton told Greg Steiner his team enters Saturday’s 2026 season opener in a strong position after 21 preseason practices, with the Eagles benefiting from a full week to focus on Sacramento State before classes begin. Creighton said opening the season at home...
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Season 8, Episode 30: Ypsis Celebrate a Decade, Lauth Leads Rowing Momentum
This week’s Eastern Insider Podcast captures a defining spring moment for Eastern Michigan athletics, blending the celebration of the 10th annual Ypsis with strong performances across baseball, lacrosse, football, golf, and tennis, while also looking ahead to postseason opportunities. Greg…
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Season 8, Episode 29 - Borgert Reflects on Leadership Journey, Sias Sets the Tone Up Front
Spring momentum carried Eastern Michigan through a packed week, where events like the athletics garage sale and national day celebrations added to a schedule filled with tennis, lacrosse, baseball, and football storylines. The episode centered on transition and leadership, as Samantha Borgert...
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Season 8 - Episode 28: Battle of Washtenaw, Student-Athlete Day, and a Familiar Face Returns
Dr. Brendan Kelly opens his presidency at Eastern Michigan with a clear focus on students, energy, and connection, stressing that "if we don't get that right, then we might as well throw our hands up and walk off the field." Drawing on his own experience as a two-time EMU alum, he emphasizes...
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Season 8 – Episode 27: Donlon, Wetherbee Outline Vision, Energy, and Shared Belief
The episode centers on alignment, as Billy Donlon and Scott Wetherbee lay out a clear path for Eastern Michigan men’s basketball grounded in belief and accountability. Donlon pointed to the hiring process as a turning point, saying, “What really got my juices really flowing was the Zoom…
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Season 8 – Episode 26: Mental Health, Mentorship Drive Athlete Success
Episode 26 centers on impact beyond competition through conversations with Rachel Amity and Omar Ahmad, who detail how Eastern supports student-athletes at every level. Amity emphasizes a “full spectrum of care” that blends therapy with performance tools while building trust through visibility…
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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 two, leading the Eagles' offense. Kim reflects on...
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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, and mindset that shaped her final collegiate season while...
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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 think we… faced some adversity on the pitching staff. But...
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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 rotation, saying, “At first, it was kind of nervous… but now I’m...
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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 positioned his team for a MAC title push, stressing that…
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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 ranking momentum, and a roster driven by daily competition as...
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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 conference title, describing excitement around returning...
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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 conversation touched on national college football, then shifted…
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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 confidence built through training, and the energy driving a...
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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 tree in Detroit before shifting to football honors, a 37...
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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 program’s first Power Conference road victory in a decade. The...
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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, recent basketball results, and the episode’s interviews....
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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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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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 play and a renewed focus on fundamentals during the bye…
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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 California Privacy Notice at...
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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 slate. The duo reflected on football’s narrow loss to Ohio...
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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 that kept the Eagles in MAC Tournament contention and...
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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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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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 previewing Saturday’s Car Show Game against Northern Illinois. On...
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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 world, and updates across fall sports. See Privacy Policy at...
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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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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 also promoted Thursday’s Homecoming Field Day at Rynearson...
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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 previewed Saturday’s home debut against Long Island, with...
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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 the roster, Creighton stressed the team’s depth, energy,...
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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 reflected on a productive spring, emphasizing growth,...
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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 breakout student-athletes like Christian Henry and Lily...
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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 returning players. She details the importance of recruiting the...
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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 behind a six-goal effort from Katheryn Wilson, while goalie...
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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 Britt reflects on his team’s season-opening road trip and...
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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 make noise in Cleveland. Standouts Da'Sean Nelson and Yusuf...
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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 Steiner break down the unpredictable standings and preview...
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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, EMU has a chance to clinch a MAC Tournament berth for the...
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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 episode also introduces EMU’s new offensive line coach, Chris...
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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 Blackwell sets her sights on a 100-goal milestone and MAC...
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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 winning streak under Coach Stan Heath, marking their best MAC...
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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 performances and upcoming challenges. Assistant coach Jay…
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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 Green, while the women's team prepares for Buffalo after a...
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