PODCAST · sports
The Factory Report
by The Eastern Echo
Opinions Section Editor Caleb Burlingame and Sports Section Editor Luke Gremban bring you an overview of all sports in season at Eastern Michigan University, and provide commentary on the latest sports news.
Episodes
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NBA Finals: What's gonna happen?
Luke and Caleb are back to talk NBA Finals. Can Giannis get it done? What are Milwaukee and Phoenix's strengths and weaknesses? What does this mean for each franchise? All this and more on this week's episode of the Factory Report.
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Inside Men's Basketball: Our first thoughts on head coach Stan Heath
Luke and Caleb come to you today with some EMU News. Men's Basketball head coach Stan Heath was interviewed by Christian Byers of the Eastern Echo, and Luke and Caleb give their thoughts on Coach Heath's answers.
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NFL-NBA Mashup
The Factory Report is back! Luke and Caleb discuss the NFL and the NBA on today's pod. Did the Falcons get value for Julio Jones? What does this mean for the Titans? What on earth is happening to Aaron Rodgers? For the NBA, what does the Laker's early playoff exit mean for their future? Who will...
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We're back! - NBA Jam
The Factory Report is back with an NBA episode. Tune in to hear Luke and Caleb's thoughts on the Lakers, Nets, Phoenix, and more teams as well as our picks for sleepers, finals matchups and the future for the Clippers. Let us know what you want to hear next! Tweet us @EchoPodcasts or emails us at...
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NFL Draft 2021 feat. Hayden Vassar & Nate Schmidt
BIG NFL talk today. Luke and Caleb welcome back Hayden Vassar, host of the NFL and U podcast and Nate Schmidt, Eastern Echo NFL opinions writer extraordinaire. Hear their thoughts on the top quarterbacks, offensive players, defensive players, and some killer sleepers.
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Celebrating Women's Golf, Basketball, and Swim
Luke and Caleb bring news and updates on women's golf and their chances in the MAC championship. Women's basketball has had some off-season signings. Women's swimming and diving has garnered two individual championships from Bethany Berger. Let us know what you want to hear next! Tweet us...
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Brand new basketball coach, same old baseball team
Luke and Caleb are back with EMU sports talk. Listen to hear a breakdown of EMU's new Men's Basketball coach Stan Heath and what he brings to the table as well as our thoughts on his hiring. Caleb also gives his thoughts on the baseball team and what he thinks of their production and their…
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Overrated and underrated NFL contracts feat. Nate Schmidt
The Factory Report welcomes back sports columnist Nate Schmidt to talk NFL free agent contracts. Tune in to hear what the best and worst contracts are coming out of the 2021 NFL free agency period. Hosts: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban Producer: Ronia Cabansag
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Final Four Analysis: Michigan basketball hangover
Luke and Caleb unpack a disappointing showing from Michigan Basketball against UCLA. Listen to hear their thoughts on the squad's performance, what they could have done to improve, and what the future could hold for the team. Additionally, we preview the Final Four and crown a way-to-early...
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EMU Gymnastics MAC Champions feat. Ashlee Buhler
ESPN commentator and gymnastics specialist Ashlee Buhler shares how she got her gig with ESPN, who the standout team members are on the EMU gymnastics team, and what to pay attention to as the team moves on to regionals. Also hear Caleb sing a bit of "Take Me Home, Country Roads". Hosts: Caleb...
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March Madness 2021
You already know what time it is! Caleb walks through his March Madness bracket. Tweet us and let us know your picks compare! Read more about Coach Murphy's new position with the Pistons here. Host: Caleb Burlingame Producer: Ronia Cabansag
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NFL Offseason Splash
Big cuts, big money and big names. The NFL is paring down their rosters and letting some surprising names walk because of it. Listen to today's episode to hear Luke and Caleb discuss Dak Prescott, Kenny Golladay, Aaron Jones, and more. What we're reading: ESPN's NFL free-agency tracker Notable...
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2021 NFL Mock Draft with Nate Schmidt
Tune in to this episode to hear Luke and Caleb talk with special guest Nate Schmidt about the 2021 NFL Draft. Listen to hear in-depth takes on picks 1-10 as well as what the Lions should plan to do in the draft. Check out our mock draft content at easternecho.com.
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NFL Offseason: What the Stafford trade means for the Lions
With EMU sports taking a break, we do as well. Check out the episode to hear us discuss NFL free agency. How do we view the Stafford Trade? Was Wentz Worth it? Where will Deshaun Watson Land? Will JJ Watt join his brother in Pittsburgh, or he will chase a ring with another contender? All this and...
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Can Patrick Mahomes be the greatest player of all time?!
Due to the cancellations in EMU sports activities, Luke and Caleb have decided to switch things up and talk about the biggest game of the year, the super bowl! Check out the episode to hear us talk some of the biggest storylines in sports. What does this game mean for Mahomes and Brady? What are...
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Can Men's Basketball turn the season around?
The Men's Basketball team has been faltering. Luke and Caleb think it's fixable. Listen to hear their thoughts on Ty Groce, Bryce McBride and Drew Louder, as well as what the team needs to do to pivot to success. Hosts: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban Produced: Ronia Cabansag
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Volleyball is back!
Volleyball is back! Listen to hear Luke and Caleb preview the new volleyball season as well as touch on men's and women's basketball. Hosts: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban Produced: Ronia Cabansag
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Road to the MAC Tournament for Men's and Women's Basketball
After keeping tabs on both teams throughout the season, Luke and Caleb are going to ask the question, which of these teams has a shot at the MAC championship? Hosts: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban Producer: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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EMU Sports Trivia #3
Luke and Caleb round out the season with a final test of their EMU sports history knowledge. Test your knowledge of football, women's basketball, and more as they play a round of EMU sports trivia. Produced: Ronia Cabansag
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The Factory Report: Fall Sports Roundup
few games - from Areanna Combs’ consistency to Yeikson Montero’s regrettable shooting - and discuss the biggest strengths and weaknesses of each team so far. Read more sports coverage here, and follow @LukeGremban on Twitter for live sports coverage all season. Hosts: Caleb Burlingame, Luke…
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Rob Murphy, EMU Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Listen to hear Sports editor Luke Gremban and Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame interview the Eastern Michigan Men’s basketball Coach, Rob Murphy. Murphy talked last saturday about his journey as a coach and what has brought him to his position at Eastern Michigan, as well as expectations for the...
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COVID-19 protocols, a busy sports schedule, and career advice feat. Greg Steiner
With COVID-19 derailing college sports programs like the University of Wisconsin and the University of Maryland, many wonder what is going on behind the scenes with Eastern Michigan University’s football team. Sports Editor Luke Gremban and sports columnist Caleb Burlingame sat down with Greg...
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Week One of College Football
Luke and Caleb talk expectations and bring their analysis on week one of college football. Hear the conversation they had just hours before the University of Michigan fell to Michigan State University. Hosted: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban Produced: Ronia Cabansag, Danny Murphy
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NFL Talk: Stafford vs. Brees
Who are the NFL imposters? Would Stafford be a better fit in New Orleans? Who will make it to the Super Bowl? These questions answered and more on this week's episode of the Factory Report. Hosted: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban, Danny Murphy Produced: Danny Murphy
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A glimpse of the MAC 2020 schedule
Luke and Caleb preview the EMU 2020 schedule. Listen to hear what they think the keys to the season will be, as well as their predictions for the Eagles' record. Don't forget to check out Caleb's op-ed on EMU football's schedule: EMU Football drew one of the hardest schedules in the MAC return...
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NBA Finals Fallout: Free agency and more
Luke and Caleb bring on Producer Danny Murphy for some NBA talk. Tune in to hear them discuss the next season of the NBA from Giannis' free agency to Golden State's resurrection. Hosted: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban, Danny Murphy Produced: Ronia Cabansag
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Volleyball, Vision, and Vlogging with Franki Strefling
With 959 digs, 310 spikes, and 803 kills in three years, Franki Strefling, an outside hitter on Eastern Michigan University's volleyball team, is an all-around excellent player. After offering some tips on playing the game, Franki shares what her life as a D1 athlete is like off the court.…
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The MAC is back!
EMU and the MAC recently announced that football is expected to return Nov. 4, sans-spectators. Luke and Caleb discuss the risks and the potential impact on performance quality. You can read what Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior Writer, had to say about a potential schedule here. Hosted: Caleb...
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Lions talk and NBA Conference Finals preview
On this week’s episode of the Podcast, Luke and Caleb lay bare their thoughts on the Lion’s week one performance against the Bears. Next, they preview the NBA Eastern and Western Conference finals along with keys for success for each team as well as their series predictions. Host: Caleb…
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NFL Teams: Boom or Bust?
Luke and Caleb debate which NFL teams could overperform and underperform in the 2020 season, drawing on stats from ESPN's Seth Walder as well as Vegas Insider's Super Bowl betting odds. Hosted: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban Produced: Ronia Cabansag
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What's the future for Philly? feat. Chas Post
Former Sports Section Editor Chas Post joins us to talk NBA reffing debacles and the future of the Philadelphia 76ers. --- Hosted: Caleb Burlingame, Luke Gremban Produced: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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The Factory Report: NBA boycott and playoff results
On August 26, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they would not play their upcoming playoff game in order to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Soon, other teams followed suit, postponing all three playoff games scheduled for that day. Luke and Caleb discuss the impact of the boycott, as...
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Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks feat. Hayden Vassar
It's Fantasy Football season! Luke and Caleb invite Hayden Vassar, host of the NFL&U podcast, to talk about their top five sleeper picks. Producer: Ronia Cabansag
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Fingers Crossed for Football and Questions for the NBA
Caleb balances out Luke's forecast of the spring football season with some more hopeful predictions. Then, Luke poses the top 3 questions for the top 3 NBA teams in each division. --- Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the...
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Goodbye, Fall Sports
EMU recently announced that all Fall 2020 athletic activities will be postponed. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo was suspended for one game after headbutting another player. --- Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the…
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Caleb's All-NBA Picks
Caleb lays out his picks for the All-NBA teams! --- Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the Coronavirus pandemic. We want to continue to be a credible source of local news, but we can't do it without your help. If you are…
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Football Comeback
Luke consolidates some recent football news, discussing how some universities intend to open stadiums, and what some NFL players say about returning to play in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find more sports news on our website. Hosted & Produced: Luke Gremban
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EMU Sports Trivia #2
Luke and Caleb quiz each other on EMU sports trivia (and a few other things) again! Take the quiz for yourself here and let us know how you do!
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What's next for Mahomes and the Big Ten?
Luke discusses the implications of the Big Ten's decision to go conference-play only, and whether the Chiefs made the right move with Patrick Mahomes' new contract --- The Factory Report is The Eastern Echo’s sports podcast. Sports editor Luke Gremban and columnist Caleb Burlingame provide...
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2020 NBA Playoff Predictions
Luke and Caleb predict each round of the 2020 NBA playoff bracket. Listen to the full podcast episode here, or read some of the highlights on our website! Let us know what you thought of our picks on Twitter @LukeGremban, @CalebBurlingame, and @TheEasternEcho.
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NBA Players React to Season Comeback
Excitement continues to build as NBA teams gear up for the playoffs that will take place at Walt Disney World Resort at the end of the month. A recent ESPN article revealed what some of the players are saying about the season restart. Produced: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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Most Hated Sports Teams
There is no lack of passion among sports fans. They know who they love, and they know who they hate. Luke reviews Bleacher Report's rankings of the top 50 most hated sports teams. Produced: Ronia Cabansag
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Picturing the NBA Playoffs
The NBA recently announced July 31 as the tentative start date for its 2019-2020 season. 22 teams are slated to play at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. Luke and Caleb discuss the new setup.
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A Bold Claim: Reacting to Jim Harbaugh's interview with 247Sports
University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh believes the team is, "About as close as you can possibly be," to making it to a national championship, but Luke is more than skeptical. --- Sports columnist Caleb Burlingame and sports reporter Luke Gremban bring you an overview of all sports in...
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Hope for the Lions This Year?
Luke and Caleb predict the results of each game on the Lion's schedule. Are we looking at another bleak season, or is there some hope for the home team?
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Ranking the Power Rankings
CBS's Senior Sports Writer Pete Prisco recently revealed his NFL preseason power rankings. Luke and Caleb review the hits and misses on the list.
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"The Last Dance" Review
Luke, a Michael Jordan fan, and Caleb, a Pistons devotee, share their thoughts on Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance".
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Reviewing the Lions' Draft Picks
Luke and Caleb talk draft results and debate how this could play out for the Detroit Lions next season! Producer: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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EMU Sports Trivia
Caleb and Luke test their knowledge of EMU athletics! Producer: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag Research: Charles Post & Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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Predicting COVID-19's impact on sports
Luke and Caleb are back to discuss how they believe COVID-19 will impact the future of sports!
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Opinions Section Editor Caleb Burlingame and Sports Section Editor Luke Gremban bring you an overview of all sports in season at Eastern Michigan University, and provide commentary on the latest sports news.
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