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The Drive with Jack

Jack Ebling
Michigan State University
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Tigers
Michigan State Basketball
Detroit Lions
Michigan State
Michigan State Football
NCAA Tournament
Big Ten Conference
NCAA
Michigan Wolverines
Big Ten
Tom Izzo
College Basketball
NFL
Football
College Football
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Kentucky Derby

The Drive with Jack is your afternoon sports companion in Michigan and beyond. It’s an info-taining blend of behind-the- scenes insight, breaking news, blistering opinion and intelligent banter. It’s “We Are There!” broadcast journalism. We’re the eyes and ears of our listeners. We talk the stories that other hosts merely read. Listen to The Drive with Jack LIVE every weekday from 3-6 pm ET on Spo... more

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Mark Uyl
Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletic Association
Michigan High School Athletic Association
Episode: * Mark Uyl, MHSAA Executive Director
Jake Boss Jr.
Head Coach of Michigan State Spartans Baseball
Michigan State University
Episode: * Jake Boss Jr., Michigan State Baseball Coach
Connor Earegood
Detroit News MSU beat writer
Detroit News
Episode: * Connor Earegood, covers Michigan State athletics for the Detroit News
Meghan Ziehmer
Executive Director of the Greater Lansing Sports Authority
Greater Lansing Sports Authority
Episode: *Meghan Ziehmer, Executive Director of the Greater Lansing Sports Authority
Hailey Schoengart
Broadcasting journalist in Louisville
WLNS alum, Louisville sports media
Episode: Ep. 3063 Wednesday
Jim Keyton Jr.
Host of Keys to the City
Spotlight Radio Network
Episode: *Jim Keyton Jr, host of the Keys to the City Podcast
Lexi Thompson
Professional golfer, past champion of Meyer LPGA Classic
LPGA
Episode: *"The Long Drive" w/ Tom Lang, featuring Lexi Thompson, Cathy Cooper & Lindsay Southwell
Cathy Cooper
Executive Director of the Meyer LPGA Classic
Meyer LPGA Classic
Episode: *"The Long Drive" w/ Tom Lang, featuring Lexi Thompson, Cathy Cooper & Lindsay Southwell
Kathy Cooper
Executive director of the Meyer LPGA Classic
Meyer LPGA Classic
Episode: Ep. 3062 Tuesday

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Jack Ebeling
Host of The Drive with Jack; prominent Michigan sports journalist and broadcaster

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Jack Knows Sports

    There’s nobody who knows more about sports in Michigan. And I appreciate the fact that, unlike loudmouth Stephen A Smith, he doesn’t shout at us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midwest Curmudgeon
    United States2 months ago
  • Terrific show

    The Drive With Jack is a terrific mid-Michigan sports talk show. TDWJ is my go-to late afternoon listen and the pod segments are well titled and easy to access on a variety of platforms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    detroit28
    United Statesa year ago
  • The show

    Plenty of good guests, from his lifetime of covering sports, in particular, all things Spartan. Keep up the good work. Good friend of your associate, Lynne T.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msusparty77
    United States2 years ago
  • Steeped with MSU History

    Jack is well respected and I love his topics and questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phamtastic_Green
    United States5 years ago
  • Nice to hear MSU stuff in warm weather

    I got the best of both worlds no snow or crappy weather and listening to Jack and guests. I do miss blue belly Tom but all his guests make up for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spartan in Tampa
    United States7 years ago

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Segments are well-organized with clear topics and accessible access across platforms.
Great mix of MSU history and current topics; knowledgeable and respectful banter.
Guests bring solid, credible perspectives and local sports context.

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* Haley Schoengart, talks NHL Playoffs, Michigan State hockey & more
Q: All right, Haley, before we let you go, I need two predictions.
Carolina Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup, led by a strong, skilled squad, and Kip Honcho to be a standout horse in the Preakness, ridden by a hot jockey, with strategic pace aiding the finish.
*Russ White, long time contributor to WJR and Michigan State Athletics
Q: Is there an interview that you did not get to conduct?
He would have loved to have a lengthy talk with Dan Gilbert, and possibly others connected to Michigan State, but time and access limited opportunities for certain guests; he would have cherished deeper conversations with notable figures like Dan Gilbert.
* Marty Makinen discusses the NBA Playoffs, Washington Wizards & Detroit Lions
Q: What is the best way to prevent the evils of tanking and still give the teams that need infusions from the draft the best shot to get it?
The proposed solution ranks lottery teams by their records so that the best performing lottery teams have the highest chance of the first pick, incentivizing teams to finish with better records in the lottery and reducing the incentive to tank.
*John Smoltz, long time Major League Baseball Pitcher & Lansing native
Q: How important is ownership in building a winning sports organization?
Smoltz emphasizes that a clear, identifiable owner who is committed and consistent provides direction and continuity, which can be essential for sustaining a winning culture, even amid changing market dynamics.
* Carson Cooper, Michigan State Men's Basketball alum
Q: What's your outlook on the redshirt rule and the possibility of returning for another year if the rule changed?
If it did get passed, that would require a conversation with coaches about roles and how I could impact the team, but the main focus would be getting better and helping the team, not just thinking about money.

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This show centers on Michigan sports with a strong emphasis on Michigan State athletics, college football, and basketball, blended with informed analysis, behind-the-scenes insights, and guest expertise from coaches, players, and industry insiders. Episodes frequently cover team dynamics, season outlooks, recruitment and development, and occasionally sports betting and NIL implications, making it a go-to for listeners who want deep, opinionated coverage and contextual storytelling around regional teams and events. A standout quality is its ability to mix long-running MSU coverage with broader national sports topics, including commentary from practitioners in coaching, journalism, and sports business, delivering both practical takeaways and ... more

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1. Mark Uyl
2. Jake Boss Jr.
3. Connor Earegood
4. Meghan Ziehmer
5. Hailey Schoengart
6. Jim Keyton Jr.
7. Lexi Thompson
8. Cathy Cooper

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