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The Drive with Jack

Jack Ebling
Michigan State University
Detroit Tigers
Michigan State Football
Big Ten Conference
Michigan State Basketball
College Football
Major League Baseball
Michigan State Spartans
Detroit Lions
Big Ten
Notre Dame
Michigan Wolverines
Football
University Of Michigan
NCAA
Detroit Pistons
Tom Izzo
Cleveland Guardians
College Football Playoff
World Cup

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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Recent Guests

Lauren Tate
Longtime sports editor of the Champagne News Gazette
Champagne News Gazette
Episode: Ep. 3169 Friday
Sean Beligian
Versatile sports broadcaster and panelist on Fox 47
Fox 47; Press Pass panelist
Episode: Ep. 3169 Friday
Chase Mickelson
Odds maker for Circa Sports in Las Vegas
Circa Sports
Episode: Ep. 3169 Friday
Jay Green
MSU insider and guest on the show
MSU-related media appearances
Episode: Ep. 3169 Friday
Jim Stark
Detroit-based guest discussing MLB Playoffs and team strategy
Baseball This Week contributor, Detroit correspondent
Episode: *Jim Stark talks MLB Playoffs
Drew Emrick Stanton
Former MSU and NFL quarterback
Former Detroit Lions quarterback; Hi-Fi Foundation founder
Episode: * Drew Stanton, Michigan State and longtime NFL QB
Tony Garcia
Detroit Free Press journalist covering Michigan football and basketball
Detroit Free Press
Episode: Ep. 3168 Thursday
Mike Pearson
Historian of Michigan State and Illinois sports; author/consultant
Spartafax, SportsLegendsListLore
Episode: Ep. 3168 Thursday
Drew Stanton
Former Michigan State and Detroit Lions quarterback
NFL veteran, High Five Foundation
Episode: Ep. 3168 Thursday

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Jack Ebeling
Host of The Drive with Jack

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 83 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 States6 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 States2 years 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 States3 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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Engaging Michigan sports analysis with strong MSU coverage
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions
Balanced discussion with deep knowledge of regional teams
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Ep. 3165 Monday
Q: What are the main development priorities for Michigan State moving forward with NIL and roster development?
The coach discusses a developmental approach anchored in high school recruitment, use of D-Squad for broader development, and a plan to retain players while filling roster holes as NIL funds and portal dynamics continue to evolve.
Ep. 3165 Monday
Q: Pat, what's your approach to fourth-down decisions and balancing aggression with field position?
Fitzgerald explains that the team leaned on aggressive fourth-down calls (eight of nine on the night) to try to score, while acknowledging the one failed attempt and emphasizing that in-game decisions are data-driven and not reckless; the focus is on execution and improving across all phases.
* Drew Stanton, Michigan State and longtime NFL QB
Q: What are the Lions going to run into in Glendale Sunday?
The Lions will need to find an identity on defense and manage a challenging matchup, with Arizona trying to establish footing; the answer emphasized balancing coaching input with player performance and avoiding over-reliance on a single scheme.
*Jim Stark talks MLB Playoffs
Q: Do you think there's any chance AJ Hinch won't be back?
There is a slight chance, but the Illiches are getting impatient; however, Hinch's future will depend on how the front office assesses this year's decisions and the overall direction under Scott Harris, making it a hot-seat scenario but not a foregone conclusion.
Ep.3161 Tuesday
Q: What did you know about Michigan State when you were in Pompano or at Iowa, and how is it different from what you expected?
Keith Nicol describes the program's rebuilding, the physicality of Big Ten play, and how the foundation at Michigan State differed from Iowa, shaping his decision to join and his expectations.

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2. Sean Beligian
3. Chase Mickelson
4. Jay Green
5. Jim Stark
6. Drew Emrick Stanton
7. Tony Garcia
8. Mike Pearson

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