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The Drive with Jack

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

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

Stephen Brooks
Covers the Spartans football and basketball teams for 247Sports Spartan Tailgate
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Episode: * Stephen Brooks, 247Sports MSU beat writer
Rod Barmack
Co-host of The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule and college basketball analyst
The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule
Episode: * Rod Barmack & Eric Larson of "The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule"
Eric Larson
Co-host of The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule and Michigan State basketball analyst
The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule
Episode: * Rod Barmack & Eric Larson of "The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule"
Brian Calloway
Lansing State Journal reporter covering prep sports
Lansing State Journal
Episode: *Brian Calloway, covers prep sports & Michigan State Women's Basketball for the Lansing State Journal
Colton Pouncy
Detroit Lions and pro football reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Ep. 3184 Friday
Connor Eargood
Detroit News reporter covering Michigan State and Michigan sports
The Detroit News
Episode: Ep. 3184 Friday
Jay Green
Former Michigan State athlete and longtime Spartan supporter
Michigan State University
Episode: Ep. 3184 Friday
Jake Boss Jr.
Head Coach of Michigan State Spartans Baseball
Michigan State University
Episode: * Jake Boss Jr., Michigan State Baseball Coach
Roxanne Chatman
Michigan State fan and former journalism student
Episode: * Roxanne & Robert Chatman, Michigan State Super Fans

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Jack Ebeling
Host of The Drive with Jack

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 84 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 States7 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

Listeners Say

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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
Well-curated segments and clear fan-friendly reach

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 3184 Friday
Q: What is the most important challenge ahead for Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State?
Connor Eargood says Fitzgerald must persuade players to join a rebuilding program, assemble dependable talent, and find the resources to compete in an increasingly expensive roster market.
Ep. 3184 Friday
Q: What does the Bears' trade for Jeffrey Simmons change about what Chicago's defense can do?
Colton Pouncy says Simmons can create consistent pressure up the middle and strengthen the defense, helping the Bears compete while Caleb Williams develops on his rookie contract.
*Brian Calloway, covers prep sports & Michigan State Women's Basketball for the Lansing State Journal
Q: In terms of the teams that are most likely to be hoisting a championship at Ford Field from this area, can you give me your one, two, and three selections?
Calloway selects Pewamo-Westphalia, DeWitt and Mason as teams capable of reaching Ford Field, pointing to their playoff paths, prior postseason success and strong performances this season.
*Brian Calloway, covers prep sports & Michigan State Women's Basketball for the Lansing State Journal
Q: What do you think the Panthers ceiling is this year? I've heard people say that, hey, they could be in the D3 finals. Some people are saying, this is not the greatest DeWitt team. Would you be surprised if they didn't have a long run in the playoffs?
Calloway expects DeWitt to make a long run, citing a favorable route through the bracket, returning speed and talent, and key contributors Griffin Brayman and Landon Curtin, while noting the team is younger and less experienced than last year's champions.
* Rod Barmack & Eric Larson of "The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule"
Q: From what you saw, was there one player that you really expected more from, and one who was a pleasant surprise in the two games you saw?
Eric Larson names Jervis as a pleasant surprise for his offensive creation and comfort, and says Cone Car has been disappointing so far. He cautions that exhibition games are not conclusive.

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