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Season 3 - Ep. 24

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Published on 4/19/2021

Fans, a new era of Eastern Michigan University men's basketball officially began last week with the hiring of Stan Heath as the new head coach of the team.

Now, the Eastern Insider Podcast is giving you a chance to hear from Heath, as well as Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee in a set of brand new interviews.

This week's show begins with hosts Greg Steiner and Alex Jewell, who provide short commentary on the interviews that the show features, as well as fill you in on the latest news and storylines coming out of the athletic department.

From there, the basketball play-by-play voice of the Eagles, Tom Helmer, sits down with Wetherbee to discuss the hiring process, how he arrived at the decision to tab Heath as the 30th head coach of the program, and what he expects in the near future.

After a short break, Steiner and Jewell return with the man of the hour, Heath, in a 30-minute exclusive. From growing up in Detroit, to cutting off his right hand (yes, you read that right), to his ultimate vision for the program, it is an interview you will not want to miss!
 

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Chris Creighton: Central Michigan Week

Greg Steiner sits down with Head Coach Chris Creighton ahead of the Motor City MACtion game against Central Michigan at Ford Field. Creighton reflects on the near-win at Ohio — crediting backup quarterback Brogan McCaughey, a strong defensive performance, and the team's dramatically improved run defense — before turning to the CMU matchup, noting the rivalry's history, the introduction of a new trophy, and the importance of fan turnout for the nationally televised game.

Published on 11/3/2026

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Chris Creighton: Ohio Week

Head Coach Chris Creighton sits down with Greg Steiner to recap the homecoming loss to Toledo and look ahead to the road game at Ohio, airing on ESPNU at 4 p.m. Creighton acknowledges the Toledo game was 'awful' despite a strong homecoming atmosphere, pointing to six sacks allowed and an inability to respond to adversity as the key offensive failures. On the positive side, he highlights the defense's second-half turnaround and punter Daniel Hall's continued development, then previews Ohio as a disciplined, run-first program whose starting quarterback makes them go.

Published on 10/23/2026

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Sahar Nusseibeh: 2026-27 Season Preview

Greg Steiner interviews EMU Women's Basketball Head Coach Sahar Nusseibeh in a wide-ranging season preview for the 2026-27 campaign. Nusseibeh discusses roster continuity, replacing departed star Sisi Eleko and point guard Ainhoa Cea, the development of MAC Freshman of the Year Peyton Hill, key newcomers including transfer Zoe Guice and post player Ni'Rah Clark, a challenging non-conference schedule, and the program's identity on and off the court.

Published on 10/19/2026

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Chris Creighton: Toledo Week

Head Coach Chris Creighton sits down with Greg Steiner to break down the close MAC win over Akron and look ahead to Homecoming against Toledo. Key takeaways include praise for in-game defensive adjustments, a breakout performance from receiver Joshua Long, a punt block that proved critical, and Rudy Kessinger's game-winning field goal. Creighton also previews a Toledo program he calls 'really good' and speaks to the excitement of welcoming back the 2016 Bahamas Bowl team for the reunion.

Published on 10/15/2026

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