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The Drive with Jack

Jack Ebling
Michigan State Football
Michigan State University
Michigan State Basketball
Leadership
College Football
Michigan State Women's Soccer
Notre Dame
Pickleball
Performance Improvement
Coaching
Akent International
Culture Building
Corporate Leadership
Team Dynamics
Arkansas
Spartan Football
Michigan State Men's Basketball
Sports
NCAA Tournament
Jonathan Smith

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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Rich Kincaide
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Episode: *Rich Kincaide, talks Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions & more
Rainer Sabin
Covers college football extensively for the Detroit Free Press.
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Episode: *Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press
Rich Kincade
Sports analyst discussing Detroit sports history and current events
Episode: *Rich Kincade, talks Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions & more
Matt Sloan
Owner of Graf Nissan and Graf Chevy of Okemos
Episode: *Rich Kincade, talks Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions & more
Scott Moore
The voice of Michigan State hockey
Michigan State Hockey
Episode: Ep. 2912 Tuesday
Sean Beligian
A sports personality and media figure
Episode: Ep. 2912 Tuesday
Karen Sadler
Mother of Mike Sadler and Founder of the Michael Sadler Foundation
Michael Sadler Foundation
Episode: * Karen Sadler, Mother of Mike Sadler and Founder of the Michael Sadler Foundation
Tony Garcia
Covers Michigan basketball and football for the Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press
Episode: *Tony Garcia, covers Michigan Basketball & Football for the Detroit Free Press
Julius Avent
Newest basketball recruit for Michigan State, coming from New Jersey with a state championship background.
Michigan State Basketball
Episode: Ep. 2909 Thursday

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • 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 States6 months 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 States4 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 States6 years ago
  • Keep it about Sparty

    Great discussions. However, too much time is devoted to scUM.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DC Sparty
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the engaging discussions that include a variety of guests and topics relevant to Michigan sports.
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Ep. 2914 Thursday
Q: How significant is this game for the Lions?
It is crucial as it represents their chance to validate their team strength against a dominant team in the NFL.
Ep. 2914 Thursday
Q: What do you think about the upcoming Lions game against the Chiefs?
The Lions are optimistic and feel confident in their abilities based on their current performance level.
* Marty Makinen, talks MLB Playoffs, College Football & more
Q: What do you think the level of angst would be in both of these communities if this thing goes 11 or 12 innings tonight?
Marty suggests there would be significant angst on both sides, with one team facing disappointment and the other gearing up for the next series.
* Marty Makinen, talks MLB Playoffs, College Football & more
Q: Can Tarek Skubal not beat the Mariners for a fourth time this season?
Marty believes Skubal will pitch well, holding the Mariners to few runs, and thinks the Tigers have a good chance to win.
*Sean Baligian talks Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Football & Hockey plus more
Q: How big of a game is this for Michigan State Football?
Baligian describes the upcoming game as massive and a must-win for the Spartans' chances of reaching a bowl game.

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This podcast offers a unique blend of sports commentary and analysis, focusing particularly on Michigan's college football and basketball scene. Through interviews with athletes, coaches, and sports journalists, it covers a wide range of topics, from game strategies and player performance to recent news and personal anecdotes from the sports world. The engaging discussions often highlight the emotional connections players have with their teams and the influence of coaching on athlete development. It stands out for its in-depth exploration of Michigan State University sports and the surrounding community's response to local teams, making it appealing for fans and those interested in college athletics.

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2. Rainer Sabin
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7. Karen Sadler
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