Eastern Insider

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 with Ball State.

From there, the boys meet with Sexton, who recently signed and realized his NFL dream with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He'll talk about his journey to the top, reminisce on his EMU days, and fill us in on all the ways he has changed since leaving The Factory.

It's an episode you won't want to miss!

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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 950 and 97.1 "The Ticket" in Detroit. During his time on air, he was awarded the "Best Sportscast" by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters six times (including two three-peats in 2012/2013/2014 and 2017/2018/2019) and four Associated Press Media Editors (APME) awards (a three-peat in 2013/2014/2015 and 2017).

Additionally,Wooley was honored at the 2014 EMU Alumni Awards with the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. A 2007 graduate of EMU with a bachelor of arts degree in Electronic Media and Film Studies, Wooley served as a news anchor for Eastern Weekly, co-created and hosted "The Eastern Sports Report," was a play-by-play anchor for EMU football and men's and women's basketball on E-TV, was a three-year member of the EMU Marching Band, a four-year member of the EMU Basketball Band, and a member of the National Honorary Band Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi. He was also the recipient of the J. Clarence and Courtney S. Fountain Sportscasters Scholarship.

Following Wooley's interview, Jewell catches up with EMU's Head Football Athletic Trainer, Steven Berning.

Berning returned to Ypsilanti after serving as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Ferris State for two years. There, he worked with volleyball and mens' and women's basketball. In 2017-18, Berning's men's basketball team captured the NCAA Division II national championship with a 71-69 victory over Northern State University.

Berning previously worked at EMU from 2014-16 as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. He worked directly with the football team during his first two years in Ypsilanti, and earned a master's degree in sport management in 2016.

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Berning is a 2014 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training. As a Toledo undergraduate, Berning assisted with the football, cross country, and track and field. He also spent time in the NFL ranks as an intern with the San Diego Chargers in 2013.

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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 will provide an update on that big news as well.

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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 of the best pitching performances in recent history against No. 3 Mississippi State last weekend, March 13.

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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 tasked with building Eastern's Lacrosse program from the ground up. The interview features a detailed backstory, a look at the road ahead, and many, many laughs!

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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 Castro, who talks about his team’s recent berth into the 2021 Mid-American Conference Basketball Tournament and the most unique Senior Day he has ever been a part of.

Finally, the hosts tag-team an exciting interview with baseball head man Eric Roof, who has his team off to a perfect 2-0 start for the first time since 2005!

It's an episode you won't want to miss!

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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-led squad.

Hall also describes some exciting new transitions for the program, his relationship with other coaches, and even takes listeners on a drip down memory lane to discuss his favorite EMU basketball memories inside Bowen Field House.

It's an episode you won't want to miss!

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There is plenty to celebrate on this Mardi Gras Week, including the ever-nearing start to baseball season at EMU! The boys of spring begin their 2021 campaign in just 11 days, and Head Coach Eric Roof sits down with hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell to discuss all things EMU baseball before the team takes on Alabama State beginning Friday, Feb. 26! All that, plus so Mardi Gras fun on this week's Eastern Insider Podcast!

Love is in the air as we approach Valentine’s Day on the Eastern Insider Podcast. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an interview with Head Women’s Golf Coach Stephanie Jennings, as she sits down to talk her appointment to the Michigan PGA, her time at EMU, and the season ahead with hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell.

It’s Super Bowl week, and Eastern is back on the big stage as not one, but two, former Eagles will take the field in Tampa for a chance to hoist EMU’s 11th Lombardi Trophy this Sunday, Feb. 7. Tune in with Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell as they give you a full breakdown of the big game, and talk EMU athletics in what is sure to be a BUSY week! From there, they have a full sit down with rowing Head Coach Kemp Savage, who talks program building, development, and why he would like to switch roles with Chris Creighton if given the chance.