
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1001 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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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!
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.
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.
Jack is well respected and I love his topics and questions.
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.
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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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The Drive launched 10 years ago and published 1001 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Drive include:
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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