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The Drive with Jack

Jack Ebling
Michigan State University
Michigan State Basketball
Big Ten Conference
Michigan Wolverines
Detroit Tigers
NCAA Tournament
Michigan State
College Basketball
Michigan State Football
NCAA
Tom Izzo
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Lions
Michigan State Women's Basketball
Super Bowl
Big Ten
University Of Michigan
NCAA Basketball
College Football
Football

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

Harry Jadun
Head Coach of Michigan State Men's Tennis
Michigan State University
Episode: *Harry Jadun, Head Coach of Michigan State Men's Tennis
Jeff Zillgitt
Lead columnist for USA Today covering the NBA.
USA Today
Episode: Jeff Zillgitt Talks NBA Playoffs
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
Rich Kincaide
Detroit correspondent
Detroit sports media
Episode: *Rich Kincaide, talks Detroit pro sports
Jim Keyton
Eastern Quaker alumnus and former athlete, referred to as a guest on the show
Eastern High School (Lansing)
Episode: *Jim Keyton Jr., Bill Kost & Jeff Sernick talk Lansing Eastern sports
Jeff Sernick
Former Eastern Quaker athlete, joined from Chicago
Eastern High School / Chicago-based, connected to the show's history
Episode: *Jim Keyton Jr., Bill Kost & Jeff Sernick talk Lansing Eastern sports
Lupe Izzo
Founder and president of Izzo Legacy
Izzo Legacy
Episode: Ep. 3042 Tuesday
Erin Hagen
Special guest promoting Izzo Legacy Run and charitable initiatives
Izzo Legacy
Episode: Ep. 3042 Tuesday
Matt Hayes
Sports writer who reported on the Pat Fitzgerald story
Sporting News
Episode: *Matt Hayes, Sporting News

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Jack Ebeling
Host known for engaging commentary and insightful interviews with sports figures.

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 States25 days 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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Many find the focus on Michigan State sports particularly engaging and relevant.
Listeners appreciate the informative discussions and insightful commentary on sports.
Listener feedback indicates a strong community connection and nostalgic approach to discussing sports events.
The mix of anecdotes and sports analysis is well received, making it enjoyable for fans.
The variety of respected guests contributes to the overall quality and appeal of the content.

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#43
India/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#62
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Apple Podcasts
#183
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*Media scrum w/ Michigan State Football Wide Receiver's Coach, Courtney Hawkins
Q: How long does it take you to learn a new offense to be at the level you can teach constantly?
Typically about a day to digest a new install, then I can present it to the players and continue refining; it's a continual building process with daily reviews of install material to stay sharp.
*Media scrum w/ Michigan State Football Wide Receiver's Coach, Courtney Hawkins
Q: In terms of professional development, you go through another offense that you've got to learn and then teach. How challenging is that?
From a football perspective, ball is ball; the concepts mostly stay the same, but the terminology changes. The key is to learn the basics, erase prior years' language, and translate the new scheme quickly for the players, then teach it daily and test them in both field and classroom settings.
Ep. 3039 Thursday
Q: What are the expectations for Michigan's football schedule this year?
The analysts suggest nine to ten wins are a reasonable baseline given a tough schedule, with nine and three viewed as a respectable outcome and ten wins seen as a potential conference or playoff-quality result depending on development and health.
*Rich Kincaide, talks Detroit pro sports
Q: How would you assess the team's playoff odds late in January?
The conversation notes that playoff chances were high (around 89%), but claims skepticism about leadership from players and management, suggesting the team failed to sustain performance.
*Rich Kincaide, talks Detroit pro sports
Q: What went wrong for the Red Wings this season according to Rich Kincaide?
Kincaide points to a lack of on-ice leadership, insufficient veterinary-style management from the top, and an underperforming roster with questions about goaltending depth and overall roster construction.

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1. Harry Jadun
2. Jeff Zillgitt
3. Meghan Ziehmer
4. Rich Kincaide
5. Jim Keyton
6. Jeff Sernick
7. Lupe Izzo
8. Erin Hagen

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