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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 SpotlightRadioNetwork.com. You can also stream the show on-demand on your favorite podcast platforms, including Spreaker, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
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Episodes
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* Colton Pouncy, The Athletic Detroit
Colton Pouncy of The Athletic discusses the Detroit Lions' potential first-round pick in the NFL draft, focusing on the trenches.
Apr 17, 2026·25m - 2
*Media scrum w/ Michigan State Football Wide Receiver, Rodney Bullard
Michigan State wide receiver Rodney Bullard discusses his NCAA waiver situation and eligibility concerns after transferring from a Division II school.
Apr 17, 2026·16m - 3
* DeShaun Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter @TatesTakeHoops
Hidden gemDeshaun Tate joins Jack Ebeling on The Drive with Jack while preparing for surgery, then analyzes Steph Curry’s 27-point second half in Golden State’s five-point comeback over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Apr 17, 2026·27m·2 clips - 4
* Jim Stark, host of Baseball This Week
Jim Stark joins The Drive with Jack to assess the Detroit Tigers’ 9-7 deficit against Kansas City, their five-game winning streak, and offensive weaknesses including a 22nd-ranked .365 slugging percentage.
Apr 17, 2026·26m·1 clip - 5
*Tony Garcia, covers Michigan Basketball & Football for the Detroit Free Press
Jack Ebeling interviews Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press about Michigan sports and his wedding shower.
Apr 17, 2026·31m - 6
Ep. 3045 Friday
Apr 17, 2026·2h 4m - 7
Ep. 3044 Thursday
Apr 16, 2026·2h 9m - 8
* George Blaha, legendary Play-by-Play voice of the Detroit Pistons and Michigan State Football
Apr 15, 2026·33m - 9
*Media scrum w/ Michigan State Football Offensive Line Coach; Nick Tabacca
Apr 15, 2026·13m - 10
Ep. 3043 Wednesday
Apr 15, 2026·2h 4m - 11
*Gary Gillette, Baseball Historian
Apr 15, 2026·23m - 12
* Rod Barmack, host of "The Final Four Is Not On The Schedule"
Apr 15, 2026·33m - 13
* "Sparty" Mike Sterner, avid MSU and Detroit Lions Fan
Apr 15, 2026·17m - 14
*Rich Kincaide, talks Detroit pro sports
Apr 14, 2026·16m - 15
*Jim Keyton Jr & Jeff Sernick talk Michigan State sports
Apr 14, 2026·18m - 16
Ep. 3042 Tuesday
Apr 14, 2026·2h 7m - 17
*Media scrum w/ Michigan State Football Head Coach, Pat Fitzgerald
Apr 14, 2026·25m - 18
*"The Long Drive" w/ Tom Lang, featuring Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll & Terry Moore
Apr 14, 2026·32m - 19
*Lupe Izzo & Erin Hagen discuss the Izzo Legacy Run, Walk & Roll
Apr 14, 2026·30m - 20
*Steve Waite, Journalist & Author LIVE from Las Vegas
Apr 13, 2026·21m - 21
Ep. 3041 Monday
Apr 13, 2026·2h 1m - 22
*Adam Nightingale, Michigan State Hockey Head Coach
Apr 13, 2026·29m - 23
*Matt Hayes, Sporting News
Apr 13, 2026·22m - 24
*Bob Tripi, The Drive's Director of Research
Apr 13, 2026·29m - 25
*Caleb Van Zee, Detroit & Michigan State super fan
Apr 13, 2026·18m - 26
*Keith Langlois talks Detroit Pistons
Apr 11, 2026·22m - 27
* Jay Greene, Michigan State Football alum
Apr 11, 2026·18m - 28
*Sean Baligian talks college and Detroit pro sports
Apr 11, 2026·28m - 29
*The Hockey Roundtable of Neil Koepke & Rico Cooney LIVE from the Frozen 4 in Las Vegas
Apr 11, 2026·31m - 30
Ep. 3040 Friday
Apr 10, 2026·2h - 31
* Jim Stark, Michigan Sports Legacy Conservancy
Apr 9, 2026·22m - 32
Ep. 3039 Thursday
Apr 9, 2026·2h 9m - 33
*Tony Garcia, covers Michigan Basketball & Football for the Detroit Free Press
Apr 9, 2026·32m - 34
*Media scrum w/ Michigan State Football Wide Receiver's Coach, Courtney Hawkins
Apr 9, 2026·21m - 35
* Bryan Harris, Forest Akers Golf Course Manager
Apr 9, 2026·21m - 36
* DeShaun Tate, Lansing-bred and Atlanta-based Prep-Pro Basketball Analyst & Reporter @TatesTakeHoops
Apr 9, 2026·23m - 37
* Michigan State Football Head Coach, Pat Fitzgerald
Apr 8, 2026·20m - 38
Ep. 3038 Wednesday
Apr 8, 2026·1h 59m - 39
*Chase Michaelson, Circa Sports from Las Vegas
Apr 8, 2026·19m - 40
* Stephen Brooks, covers Michigan State Football & Men's Basketball for 247Sports
Apr 8, 2026·43m - 41
* Paul Shaheen LIVE from Las Vegas, previews the Frozen Four
Apr 8, 2026·18m - 42
*The Golf Roundtable of Bob Fossum & Burton Smith preview the 2026 Masters
Apr 8, 2026·20m - 43
Ep. 3036 Tuesday
Apr 7, 2026·2h 6m - 44
*Jim Keyton Jr & Ben Schadel talk Michigan State Football & Women's hoops
Apr 7, 2026·15m - 45
* "Blue Belly" Tom Crawford
Jack Ebeling and Tom Crawford discuss Michigan's national championship win and their experiences following the team.
Apr 7, 2026·28m - 46
*Martin Jarmond, UCLA Director of Athletics
UCLA Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond discusses the women's basketball team's national championship win and his connection to Michigan State.
Apr 7, 2026·22m - 47
*"The Long Drive" w/ Tom Lang, featuring Dan Pohl (Season Premiere)
Tom Lang and host discuss the start of golf season, Shanty Creek Resort hosting the Michigan Open, and the significance of Masters Week.
Apr 7, 2026·32m - 48
Mike DeCourcy talks college basketball
Mike DeCourcy discusses his retirement from full-time employment at Sporting News after covering his 38th Final Four.
Apr 6, 2026·23m - 49
*Dave Hochman, U of M super fan
Apr 6, 2026·18m - 50
* David Barrett, songwriter and creator of "One Shining Moment"
Interview with David Barrett, creator of 'One Shining Moment', discussing the song's role in the NCAA National Championship.
Apr 6, 2026·29m