Eastern Insider

The Eastern Insider podcast is the official podcast of Eastern Michigan University Athletics. Hosted by Greg Steiner.

Eastern Insider is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 210 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Eastern Insider, a sports show with 210 episodes published.

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  Season 8, Episode 30: Ypsis Celebrate a Decade, Lauth Leads Rowing Momentum

  Apr 20, 202636 minS0

  <p>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 Steiner and Elena Davis highlight the energy surrounding student-athlete achievement and competitive momentum, then shift focus to rowing with junior Abby Lauth, who discusses the program’s growth, the excitement of racing at home for the Ford Lake Cup, and the culture driving EMU’s rise. The episode also carries a reflective tone as the academic year nears its cl...

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  Season 8, Episode 29 - Borgert Reflects on Leadership Journey, Sias Sets the Tone Up Front

  Apr 13, 202629 minS0

  <p>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 reflected on helping build the lacrosse program from its start while growing into a campus leader, and defensive tackles coach Zac Sias outlined a disciplined, relationship-first approach shaping a new defensive identity. Across every segment, the focus stayed on people, from seniors preparing for final moments at home to coaches building culture through daily habits, capturing a...

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  Season 8 - Episode 28: Battle of Washtenaw, Student-Athlete Day, and a Familiar Face Returns

  Apr 6, 202620 minS0

  <p>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 closing gaps in the student experience, building pride, and moving quickly with "the best idea in the room." He challenges outdated traditions, calling for simpler systems and a campus "completely obsessed" with student success, while also addressing the need to grow fan and community energy. Kelly sees...

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  Season 8 – Episode 27: Donlon, Wetherbee Outline Vision, Energy, and Shared Belief

  Mar 30, 202633 minS0

  <p>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 interview… you could feel their passion, their purpose,” while emphasizing a program built on toughness and unity where players “play for Eastern Michigan on the front of the jersey.” Wetherbee reinforced that direction, describing a deliberate search that narrowed from “25, 30 people” to one clear choice driven by “energy” and a proven track record, adding...

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  Season 8 – Episode 26: Mental Health, Mentorship Drive Athlete Success

  Mar 23, 202644 minS0

  <p>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 and relationships, noting “we can’t completely separate athlete from person.” Her work focuses on strategies like “visualization and imagery” and reinforcing that mental health must match physical preparation for true performance. Ahmad, highlighting the Week of Excellence, shifts the lens to storytelling and opportunity, calling it “an opportunity… to highlight what our student-athletes are bringing to the table.” He undersc...

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