Impact Sports Daily on Impact 89FM

Impact Sports Daily 5/1: Game Fives and Goodbye

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 01 May 2025 21:03:52 -0400

On the last episode of ISD for the semester, Jack and Matt breakdown Athletic Director Alan Haller being relieved of his duties, the Lakers losing in five, the Pistons’ huge game against the Knicks, and the Tigers being number one in the American League.

Impact Sports Daily 4/25: Revenge of the Sith

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:10:55 -0400

Jason Kandel and Caden Handwork discuss the bedlam of the 2025 NFL Draft including Shedeur Sanders falling out of the first round, a shocking trade, and the biggest winners and losers of Thursday

Impact Sports Daily 4/17: Bad Boys are Back

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:27:02 -0400

Jason Kandel and Caden Handwork discuss the Pistons’ playoff chances, the looming NFL Draft, and the ramifications of Nico Iamaleava departure from Tennessee

Impact Sports Daily 4/16: Who Needs Facts When We Have a Narrative

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:04:02 -0400

On this episode of ISD, Jack and Matt talk some Detroit Tigers, dive into the NBA Playoffs, and discuss MSU Basketball transfer portal news.

Impact Sports Daily 04/08: The Roaring Tigs

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:51:37 -0400

After a crazy weekend in sports, Jack and Matt discuss the NCAAB National Championship game and how their brackets panned out, the Tigers’ roaring start to the year, the Pistons’ playoff push, and if the Red Wings can sneak into the playoffs.

Impact Sports Daily 3/28: We Hate Big Red

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:16:48 -0400

After a loaded day of sports, Jack and Matt breakdown opening day, MSU hockey’s loss against Cornell, the first day of the Sweet 16, and preview MSU’s basketball game against Ole Miss

Impact Sports Daily 3/19: Making the Perfect Bracket

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:38:05 -0400

As the March Madness looms closer, Jack and Matt celebrate by filling out the perfect bracket.

Impact Sports Daily 3/17: A March Madness Special

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:30:15 -0400

Caden, Jason, and Josh take a look at the March Madness field of 68 following a wild Selection Sunday

Impact Sports Daily 3/10: Free Agency Frenzy

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:55:12 -0400

Jason Kandel, Caden Handwork, and Joshua Lokken detail that Michigan-MSU tiff on Senior Night, recap a fast-moving opening day of NFL free agency, and dish on Brad Marchand's shocking departure from Boston

Impact Sports Daily 2/7: Broomball Legends

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:45:10 -0500

Jack and Matt are back again to discuss the NFL Honors, the red-hot Red Wings, MSU hockey’s upcoming series against their arch rivals, the craziness of the NBA trade deadline, and MSU basketball’s huge upcoming game against Oregon.

Impact Sports Daily 1/31: The Weeknd is Here

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:56:44 -0500

On this dreary Friday in East Lansing, Jack and Matt breakdown MSU hockey’s loss at Ohio State, the Red Wings’ big win against the Oilers, MSU women’s basketball first home loss of the season against Oregon, and the MSU mens’s basketball weekend series in LA.

Impact Sports Daily 1/24: The Coaching (Carroll)sel

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:07:17 -0500

Jack and Matt are back with their first Impact Sports Daily episode of the new semester! Join them as they discuss Pete Carroll to the Raiders, the Red Wings picking up another win against the Canadiens, MSU hockey's upcoming series against Minnesota, and MSU hoops' matchup against Rutgers.

Impact Sports Daily 1/22: Caden's Lions Therapy Session

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:39:41 -0500

Jason Kandel, Caden Handwork, and Joshua Lokken talk the Lions heartbreaking playoff loss, the departure of both Detroit coordinators, Michigan State basketball's win streak jumping to 11, and recap the MLB offseason

Impact Sports Daily 12/06: Champion Weekend Preview

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:22:08 -0500

Jack and Matt are back on this newest episode of Impact Sports Daily to talk the Lions’ walkoff win against the Packers, the new proposed “Golden At-Bat” rule in the MLB, and their picks and predictions of championship weekend in college football.

Impact Sports Daily 11/22: Cleveland Steels one in the Snow

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:37:50 -0500

Jack David and Matt Coury are back on this Friday edition of Impact Sports Daily to talk about the Browns stealing a win in the snow against the Steelers, Tarik Skubal winning AL Cy Young, Bryce Underwood flipping from LSU to Michigan, MSU football’s upcoming game against Purdue, and their picks for some of the biggest games in college football this weekend.

Impact Sports Daily 11/18: Christmas Came Early

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:24:01 -0500

Jason, Caden, Nic, and Josh talk the NFL Week 11 slate (how about them Lions), the Packers' miraculous victory, some intriguing storylines through a month of NBA action, and recap an action-packed weekend for MSU athletics.

Impact Sports Daily 11/15: Fight Night

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:21:45 -0500

Jack David and Matt Coury discussed Thursday Night Football, the Pistons not terrible start, MSU football, CFB, and the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight.

Impact Sports Daily 11/11: Milroe Madness

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:44:41 -0500

Jason, Caden, Nic, and Josh talk that stressful Lions comeback win, the worsening state of the Dallas Cowboys, the Georgia and Miami losses, and if MSU basketball's prospects in the Champions Classic.

Impact Sports Daily 11/8: Last Night was Bananas

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:12:32 -0500

Jack David and Matthew Coury are back to discuss Thursday Night Football, the first two games of MSU basketball's season, and give their picks on the college football slate.

Impact Sports Daily 11/04: Hoo Hoo Hoosiers

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:18:25 -0500

Jason, Caden, and Nic detail a disheartening MSU loss, the budding Heisman race, the Lions’ third straight win in Lambeau, and preview the NFL’s trade deadline following the Week 9 slate.

Impact Sports Daily 11/1: Freaky Friday

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:58:46 -0400

Join Jack David and Matthew Coury on this post-Halloween edition of Impact Sports Daily as they discuss Thursday Night Football, the first week of the NBA season, the Red Wings, the Dodgers winning their 8th World Series title, and their picks and predictions for this weekend's college football slate.

Impact Sports Daily 10/28: Depresso Espresso

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:36:53 -0400

Jason, Caden, Nic, and Josh discuss Jayden Daniels, the Yankees’ hopes of a World Series comeback, a controversial Michigan State loss, and the two-month mark of the NFL season.

Impact Sports Daily 10/23: Death, Taxes, and the Chiefs

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:35:07 -0400

Upon their return from fall break, Jason Kandel and Josh Lee talk about the NFL Week 7 slate, the Chiefs' acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins, discuss NBA opening night, and preview the impending World Series.

Impact Sports Daily 10/18: Wedding Season? No, College Football Season.

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:49:09 -0400

Jack David is joined by Matthew Coury and Josh Lee as they discuss Thursday Night Football, the MLB playoffs, the lackluster start to the Red Wings' season, a NBA season preview, and give their picks for a loaded college football weekend.

Impact Sports Daily 10/16: Trade Flurries and Teenage Drama

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:50:48 -0400

Jason, Jess, and Josh are joined by Daphne Bochenek to discuss two big NFL trades that went down, the first week of the NHL season, and the Yankees’ World Series prospects.

Impact Sports Daily 10/14: Double Blowout in Dallas

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:38:06 -0400

Jason Kandel, Caden Handwork, and Joshua Lokken dish on the Tigers' heartbreaking loss in the ALDS, talk Red River Rivalry, and get excited about a Week 6 slate headlined by a Lions blowout win.

Impact Sports Daily 10/11: Game Fives Glory

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:16:58 -0400

Join Jack David and Matt Coury on the newest episode of Impact Sports Daily as they discuss game four of the ALDS with the Tigers taking on the Guardians, game five with the Padres playing the Dodgers, Thursday Night Football, the Red Wings' opening game, and give their picks for a loaded college football weekend.

Impact Sports Daily 10/7: Down Goes Bama

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:26:45 -0400

Fresh off of a bananas weekend to be a sports fan, Jason, Caden, and Nic sound off on the MLB Playoffs, a historic weekend of college football, Big Ten football, and Week 5 of the NFL season.

Impact Sports Daily 10/4: MSU Madness

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:51:54 -0400

Join Jack David and Matthew Coury as they dive into the Falcons and Buccaneers matchup on Thursday Night Football, preview the Tigers' ALDS series and MSU football's matchup against the Oregon Ducks, and celebrate hockey being back.

Impact Sports Daily 10/2: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:20:19 -0400

Jason, Josh, and Jess detail the Tigers’ sizzling Game 1 victory, the Padres contention bid, Davante Adams, and plenty more.

Impact Sports Daily 10/1: October Baseball and Goff's Perfect Game

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:15:58 -0400

Jack and Matt are back on Impact Sports Daily! They're here to breakdown game one of the ALWC where the Tigers are taking on the Astros, Tarik Skubal's Cy Young chances, and the MNF game where the Lions beat the Seahawks. Follow us!

Impact Sports Daily 9/30: Playoff Preview and Refball

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:05:14 -0400

Jason, Caden, Nic, and Josh talk about the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, preview the MLB playoffs, and recap a chaotic weekend of football ahead of the Lions’ Monday Night Football game.

Impact Sports Daily 9/26: Tigers Roar Again

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:53:44 -0400

Join Josh, Josh, and Matt as they go over Thursday Night Football, the MLB wildcard race, and preview the Spartans upcoming game against Ohio State!

Impact Sports Daily 9/25: Open The Floodgates

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:55:35 -0400

Jason, Jessica, and Josh talk Monday Night Football, the Tigers playoff hope, and the slippery slope of the Matthew Sluka-UNLV situation

Shohei Shows Out and Detroit Sports Are Back

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:42:35 -0400

Impact Sports Daily is back! Your host Jack is joined by Matt, Josh Rayappan, and Josh Lee and they dive into Thursday Night Football, Shohei Ohtani, the Tigers, the Red Wings, and give their picks for the MSU @ Boston College game.

Detroit Disappointment and Saying Goodbye

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:29:07 -0400

Jack David and Matt Coury are back for the final edition of Impact Sports Daily of the year to talk the Red Wings, the Play-In Tournament, Tigers, the new leaked Lions jerseys, and more

Here Comes the Masters

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:14:42 -0400

Jack David and Matt Coury are back for another episode of Impact Sports Daily as they discuss the men’s and women’s national championship games, Tigers, Red Wings, the Masters, and more.

Opening Day

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:25:34 -0400

Jack David and Matt Coury return for another episode of Impact Sports Daily to prepare for a big weekend in sports. They discuss the sweet 16 of men's and women's March Madness, MLB Opening Day, MSU hockey, and more.

Prepare For the Madness

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:49:57 -0400

Jack David and Matt Coury host the Tuesday of Impact Sports Daily and discuss the field of 68 announced on Sunday night. They look at Michigan State's chances to make a run deep into the tournament, other teams to watch.

Caitlin Clark Takes The Record

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:47:56 -0500

Connor Gilley and Nic Fardella host the Friday edition and talk lots of hoops. Starting with Caitlin Clark breaking the NCAA scoring record last night before moving into men's college hoops talks, and much more.

Babe Wake Up The College Football 25 Teaser Dropped

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:58:41 -0500

Jack David and Matt Coury hop on the mics to discuss a busy Thursday in sports. They break down Michigan State's 80-72 win over Penn State last night, the news surrounding Isaiah Stewart, the teaser trailer for the upcoming NCAA 25 college football video game, and much more.

Mahomes Gets His Third

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:01:54 -0500

Impact Sports Daily is back to discuss the news from a big weekend in sports. Oscar Henderson and Josh Rayappan discuss the Chiefs taking home the Super Bowl for the second straight season. They also break down some important Michigan State victories from the weekend including men's basketball's win over Illinois, the hockey team's sweep of rival Michigan, and much more.

Soul Searching

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:14:51 -0500

On Wednesday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster recap Michigan State's loss to Iowa, break down the Juwan Howard situation and discuss the current situation surrounding the MLB lockout.

Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:09:47 -0500

On Thursday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster give their opinions on Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame class, recap Tuesday's Michigan State vs. Illinois men's basketball game and react to New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton stepping down.

Joey Hauser Redemption Tour

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:14:22 -0500

On today's episode of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrrifield and Jacob Phillips share their thoughts from MSU's buzzer-beating 71-69 win over Minnesota, preview each NFL Wild Card game and more!

Going Bowling

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:32:01 -0500

On Friday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster recap Thursday Night Football, make picks for this weekend's NFL games and preview the New Years Six bow games.

Eviction Notice

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:20:45 -0500

On Thursday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips recap Michigan State men's basketball's win over Minnesota, react to the Arizona Coyotes potential eviction from their home arena and preview Thursday Night Football.

Football, Football and More Football

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:03:57 -0500

On today's episode of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrifield, Jacob Phillips and Jay DeCoster recap the Cowboys 27-17 win over the Saints, offer their predictions for this weekend's conference championship games and who makes the College Football Playoff and more!

Why can't we be friends?

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:15:43 -0500

On today's installment of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips recap MSU's 73-64 win over Louisville, examine the MLB lockout, share their predictions for Thursday Night Football's matchup between the Cowboys and Saints and more!

The Coaching Carousel has left the Building

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:39:22 -0500

On today's episode of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster recap the key college football games from last weekend, examine the coaching carousel, share their reactions to early MLB free agent signings and more!

Football Friday

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:07:40 -0500

On Friday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster recap Thursday Night Football, debate possible College Football Playoff expansion and preview the weekend in football.

Look at all these Rumors

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:59:37 -0500

On Thursday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips react to the Mel Tucker contract extension rumors, recap Michigan State men's basketball's win over Butler and preview Thursday Night Football.

Impact Sports Daily - 11/16/21 - MLB Award Predictions

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:44:47 -0500

On this episode of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips discuss the Detroit Tigers' signing of Eduardo Rodriguez, make predictions for the MLB Cy Young and MVP awards and recap football from over the weekend.

(Almost) a Fat Man Touchdown

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:15:42 -0500

On today's episode of Impact Sports Daily, host Matt Merrifield and co-host Jay DeCoster recap Miami's surprising 22-10 win over Baltimore, share their reactions to Cam Newton resigning with the Panthers and Odell Beckham going to the Rams, and more!

Miami needs a Miracle

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:00:56 -0500

On Thursday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips recap Michigan State men's basketball's game against Kansas, discuss the latest College Football Playoff rankings and preview Thursday Night Football.

Is OBJ Out?

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:52:09 -0400

On Thursday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips preview Thursday Night Football, discuss the drama surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. and take a look at some problems with the College Football Playoff format.

Go Crazy Atlanta

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:45:40 -0400

On Wednesday's episode of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster recap the Braves Game 6 victory over the Astros to clinch the World Series, share their reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings and more!

All Hallows Eve Eve

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:04:00 -0400

On today's episode of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrifield, Jay DeCoster and Jacob Phillips recap the Packers dramatic 24-21 win over the previously-undefeated Cardinals, look ahead to Saturday afternoon's titanic matchup between MSU and Michigan and more!

Alive and Well in LA

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:08:57 -0400

On today's episode of Impact Sports Daily, Manit Patel and Jacob Phillips recap the Dodgers dominating 11-2 win over the Braves, share their thoughts from Cleveland's 17-14 win over Denver and more!

Look at all these rumors

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:24:34 -0400

On Thursday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Jacob Phillips and Gavin O'Connor discussed the Deshaun Watson trade rumors, caught up with the latest storylines surrounding the MLB playoffs and previewed the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos.

Opening Night

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:12:53 -0400

On Wednesday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Manit Patel and Matt Merrifield recap Opening Night in the NBA, preview Wednesday night's matchups in Major League Baseball's American and National League championship series and talk some Pistons ahead of their season opener.

Bills Blunder

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:32:22 -0400

On Tuesday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Jay DeCoster and Jacob Phillips discussed the Buffalo Bills loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football, previewed Tuesday's matchups in the Major League Baseball American and National League championship series and talked some Red Wings ahead of the team's game with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

Was it a swing?

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:14:43 -0400

On Friday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Manit Patel, Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster recapped Thursday Night Football and the Los Angeles Dodgers win over the San Francisco Giants, talked some Red Wings and made picks for the weekend slate in college football and the NFL.

Dodgers vs. Giants

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:19:47 -0400

On today's installment of Impact Sports Daily, Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips preview Thursday Night Football's matchup between the Eagles and Buccaneers, look ahead to tonight's series-deciding Game 5 match between the Giants and Dodgers and much more!

Yes, We are talking about the Playoffs

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:24:18 -0400

On today's episode of Impact Sports Daily, host Manit Patel, alongside contributors Jay DeCoster and Matt Merrifield, recap Boston's 6-2 wild card win over the Yankees, look ahead to today's wild card games, share their opinions on the Panthers acquiring Stephon Gilmore and more!

Football Fun

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:15:29 -0400

On today's episode of the Impact Sports Daily, host Manit Patel, and contributors Carter Frye, Carson Hathaway and Jay DeCoster, recap the Bengals 24-21 win over the Jaguars on Thursday Night Football, preview this weekend's NFL games and more!

Let's Go

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:21:00 -0400

On Thursday's edition of Impact Sports Daily: Nick Lundberg and Jacob Phillips discuss the storylines surrounding Michigan State's upcoming game against Western Kentucky, preview the NFL's Thursday Night Football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars, and talk some Detroit Lions headed into their matchup with the Chicago Bears in week four.