Green and White Report on Impact 89FM
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -The Green & White Report is a weekly live radio show at 11 a.m. on Sundays produced by the student reporters of Impact Sports. The show features sports news and debates from across Michigan State’s campus, as well as Detroit pro sports teams and the rest of the sports world.
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Episodes
The Penultimate (Episode) is Stronger than the Sword
April 15, 2024 19:49 - 1 hour - 180 MBIn the second to last episode of the season, Matt Merrifield is joined by AJ Evans, Jack David, Jay Decoster, Allie Cohen and Joe Dez to preview the NBA playoff landscape, breakdown the beginning of the Tigers season and try to avoid going off the rails into pure chaos. Make sure to return for the season finale next Sunday at 11AM on the Impact Station!
A Total Eclipse of the (Josh) Hart
April 08, 2024 20:51 - 1 hour - 202 MBIn this week's episode, Matt Merrifield is joined by AJ Evans, Derrick Mitchell and Joe Dez on the mics to discuss their favorite karaoke songs, wrap up the NBA season, breakdown the MLB and take a glance around the NCAA Tournaments. For more laughs and insight, check out the Green and White Report live on Sundays at 11AM.
March Sadness
March 27, 2024 19:21 - 1 hour - 199 MBIn this week's edition of the Green and White Report, Matt Merrifield returns as the host and is joined by Allie Cohen, Oscar Henderson, Jack David and Joe Dez on the mics. The crew takes a deep dive into the past weekend of March Madness, previews the future of MSU basketball and discusses the MLB through a quick pitch question segment! The Green and White Report will return at 11AM on Sunday!
Bentley's Bracket Busters
March 19, 2024 18:37 - 1 hour - 195 MBThis week we have a jam-packed episode of the Green and White Report to celebrate St. Patty's Day! Matt Merrifield steps into the hosting role and is joined by a plethora of guest, including Allie Cohen, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, Tim Marshall and Joe Dez. Stay tuned for the battle between Boston and Detroit, as well as Matt's special bracket of Joe Dez's best calls over the past year. Don't miss this one! The Green and White Report will return on Sunday at 11am!
Free Agency and the Future of the MLB
March 11, 2024 21:02 - 1 hour - 198 MBThe Green and White Report is back! Matt Merrifield steps into the hosting role for this episode and is joined by Allie Cohen, Jack David, Jacob Maurer and Joe Dez on the mics. The crew discusses Michigan State's basketball season, preview the upcoming NFL free agency period and breakdown the landscape of the MLB. The Green and White Report will return on Sunday at 11AM!
The Super Bowl Special
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 204 MBIn this edition of the Green and White Report, Zach Surdenik is joined by Matt Merrifield, Jack David and Joe Dez to breakdown the past week in MSU athletics, discuss the future outlook of the men's basketball team and give their predictions for the Super Bowl, with a special segment created by Matt. Make sure to check out the video supported version on Youtube! The crew will return on Sunday at 11AM.
What's Next for the Lions?
February 07, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 199 MBIn this week's episode of the Green and White Report, the regular crew returns to the mics. Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, AJ Evans and Joe Dez are joined by multiple guests to break down the future of the Detroit Lions, the current landscape of the NBA and so much more! The Green and White Report will return on Sunday at 11AM.
The Debate Before Disaster
January 29, 2024 19:33 - 1 hour - 200 MBIn this week's edition of the Green and White Report, the entire regular crew is back! Zach Surdenik is joined by Matt Merrifield and AJ Evans on the mics, with Joe Dez producing and Jack David returning for NFL talk. The crew takes a look around Michigan State athletics, breakdown the recent chaos of the NBA and conclude the show with their predictions for the NFL Conference Championships. The Green and White Report will return on Sunday at 11AM!
The Killian Hayes of IM East
January 24, 2024 15:00 - 52 minutes - 98.4 MBIn this week's episode of The Green and White Report, Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and AJ Evans are joined by Tim Marshall and Jack David on the mics. The crew discusses the Michigan State wrestling team's matchup vs #1 Penn State, reacts to the Lions win over the past weekend, examine the Impact Sports Intramural Basketball team's first matchup and so much more. The Green and White Report will return on Sunday at 11 AM.
So Much More in 2024
January 09, 2024 16:58 - 1 hour - 206 MBThe crew is back for 2024! After a short winter break, Matt Merrifield hosts the first Green and White Report of 2024. A revolving door of guests joins him, including Impact's Women's Basketball beat reporters' (Joe Dez and Allie Cohen), one of Impact's Hockey beat reporters (Oscar Henderson), as well as JDC and Jack David. Don't miss this action packed episode!
That's All Folks! (For 2023)
December 11, 2023 17:16 - 1 hour - 165 MBIt's already the final episode of the semester! The usual crew of Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and AJ Evans return to the mics, joined by a few guests throughout the show. The crew discusses the explosive year of the MSU hockey team, breakdown the struggles of MSU basketball, experience Matt's Secret Segment, debate Shohei's $700 million and give their final NFL picks for the calendar year. Check out all of this and more in this episode of the Green and White Report!
Is it Bo-ver or just a new Bo-ginning?
December 04, 2023 18:43 - 1 hour - 203 MBIt's college football playoff time! Zach Surdenik, AJ Evans, Matt Merrifield, Jack David and Joe Dez return in this fully-loaded episode to discuss MSU sports, the college football playoff rankings and their picks for this week of NFL action. Tune into this episode to hear about Joe Dez's glory days of playing football for Tedy Bruschi and more!
Is This Thing Live?
November 20, 2023 20:46 - 1 hour - 155 MBThe Green and White Report is now live on Twitch every Sunday from 11AM-1PM! In the newest episode, Zach Surdenik, AJ Evans and Jack David take a look around the college football world, discuss the MSU basketball team, breakdown NFL storylines such as CJ Stroud's meteoric rise and the growing legend of the Passtronaut, then finish the show with their picks for this week of NFL action. Check out the crew live on the Impact Station and @Impact89FM on Twitch every Sunday from 11AM-1PM...
The Duality of A.J. Evans
November 13, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBIn the newest Green and White Report, Zach Surdenik, A.J. Evans, Joe Dez and Jack David roundup the past week of Michigan State athletics, give a deep dive into the football and basketball programs, look around the college football landscape and give their picks for this weekend's NFL slate. Will A.J. finish closer to 9-3 as he did last week or 2-10 as he did the week before? Only time will tell. Check out the next Green and White Report at 11a.m. on Sunday on the Impact Station! ...
Do You Bo-lieve in Miracles?
November 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe original crew returns! Zach Surdenik slots in to his usual hosting role and is joined by Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, Oscar Henderson and Jack David on the mics. The crew recaps the last week in Spartan athletics, debates the future of the football team after their first win in weeks, breaks down the basketball season as it approaches, looks around the past week in college football and gives their picks for this week's NFL slate. The Green and White Report will return next Sunda...
The Man Behind the Curtain
October 30, 2023 14:58 - 1 hour - 191 MBToday is a very special episode, as our usual host Zach Surdenik is away to broadcast the women's soccer match vs Iowa in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Our producer, Joe Dez, steps in as the host of this episode, joined by A.J. Evans, Jack David and Matt Merrifield to break down Michigan State athletics, the recent basketball exhibition match, the state of the football team, as well as the current landscape of the NBA and NFL, while finishing with all of their picks for...
What is Happening?!?!
October 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn one of the most chaotic episodes of the season, Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and A.J. Evans provide a look-around at Michigan State athletics, recap the worst home loss MSU has had vs their in-state rival, preview the upcoming NBA season (with Jack Moreland) and give their predictions for this NFL weekend (with Jack David). The crew will return next Sunday at 11a.m. on Impact 89FM.
Matt Merrifield and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend
October 16, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn this week's edition of the Green and White Report, Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and AJ Evans headline the expanded crew to discuss the past week in Michigan State athletics, give their thoughts on the MSU vs Rutgers football game and the rest of the games around the nation, as well as provide their picks for this week's NFL matchups. If you want to hear Matt Merrifield breakdown his troubling weekend, do not miss this episode! The crew will return next Sunday at 11a.m.
Return to the Status Quo
October 10, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour - 192 MBAfter some new voices filled the mics last week, the original crew is back! Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and A.J. Evans return to discuss Michigan State sports around campus, debate possible coaching options for the football team, recap this past weekend in college football and give their picks for this week of NFL action. The Green and White Report will return this Sunday at 11am on Impact 89FM.
The Substitutes
October 02, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBWelcome back to the Green and White Report! With Matt Merrifield and AJ Evans away, Zach Surdenik is joined by Joe Dez and Jack David to discuss the past week in college football, breakdown the Damian Lillard trade (with live reactions to the Jrue Holiday trade) and give their insights into this week's NFL matchups. The regular crew will return next Sunday at 11am on Impact 89FM.
Heartbreak & the Weekend Slate
September 25, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn this week's edition of the Green and White Report, the crew recaps the past week in MSU athletics (including the heartbreaking beginning to the football season), take a glance at the MLB playoffs, rundown this weekend's loaded college football slate and give their picks for this Sunday's NFL matchups. With some members missing from the crew next week, Zach Surdenik will return to headline the interim crew next Sunday!
High Stakes & Hot Takes
September 18, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this week's edition of the Green and White Report, the crew recaps the disastrous Spartan football loss to the Washington Huskies, discusses the bright future of the MSU volleyball program, as well as shares their hot takes on the NFL before giving their picks for this Sunday's matchups. Zach Surdenik. Matt Merrifield and A.J. Evans will return next Sunday at 11 am on 88.9FM the Impact Station.
The First NFL Sunday of the Season
September 11, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this week's edition of the Green & White Report, the crew discuss the Mel Tucker situation, break down MSU athletics all around campus and reveal their picks for the first NFL Sunday of the new season. Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and A.J. Evans will return next Sunday at 11am on the Impact Radio Station, 88.9FM.
Fall Fanfare & Football Fun
September 03, 2023 17:34 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn this episode of the Green and White Report, the crew breaks down this week in Michigan State athletics, recapping the latest soccer, golf and volleyball matches. Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and AJ Evans share their thoughts on the Spartan football team’s win over Central Michigan, then breakdown the Detroit Lions before their kickoff on Thursday, and finish with their rankings of media-provided food at different venues. The crew will return next Sunday at 11am, don’t miss out!...
Welcoming the New Regime
August 27, 2023 18:13 - 1 hour - 144 MBWelcome back! Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield and AJ Evans headline the newest season of the Green and White Report, joined by their producer Joe Dez. In this episode, the crew shares their favorite Michigan State sporting memories, highlights the men and women's soccer teams, and explores the college football landscape. Whether you're looking for updates on your favorite teams, sports picks or stories of flooding toilets, the Green and White Report is there to help. Tune in next Sun...
Goodbye Liam
December 13, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 132 MBWDBM Sports Editor Liam Jackson finishes his career at Impact with one final episode of the Green & White Report. In this episode, the guys break down the recent success of the Detroit Lions, discuss the parody of college basketball, as well as argue over the best college hockey arenas during a segment about Michigan State Hockey. Plus, more editions of the Pick'Em, Gambling Corner and IN/OUT are in store in this archived episode of WDBM's flagship sports talk show, the Green & White...
Beast Lansing strikes again
December 04, 2022 19:50 - 1 hour - 131 MBBrendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield and Liam Jackson discuss a number of topics around East Lansing that happened over the last week. The show starts with a discussion on the Mazi Smith incident for the University of Michigan, followed by a heated debate on the College Football Playoff. Plus, the guys give their NFL picks for the week and Nick Burt, a senior general assignment reporter for the Impact, joins the show to discuss the United States Men's National Team and the F...
Slowik's Poor Cadence
November 21, 2022 00:27 - 1 hour - 135 MBBrendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield and Liam Jackson get together for another action-packed show of the Green & White Report. Discussions include the demise of MSU football, the promise of MSU basketball, Merrifield's streak in Pick'Em and Thanksgiving dinner foods. Check out the archived version of Impact's flagship sports talk show, the Green & White Report right now!
The Ratlin' Bog Paradox
November 13, 2022 19:54 - 1 hour - 136 MBThe weekly crew of Brendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield, and Liam Jackson recap a flurry of MSU sports that played over the weekend. Plus, another look into the College Football world and Gambling Corner makes its debut this season in another action-packed show of the Green & White Report.
The Inferiority of the Big Ten West
November 09, 2022 05:21 - 1 hour - 116 MBA flurry of MSU sports discussions make their way into the mix as the crew recaps MSU football's win over Illinois, previews the men's basketball season and highlights the women's soccer teams run in the Big Ten Tournament. Plus, things get heated when the CFB Roundup makes its return after a multi-week hiatus. All that and much more on another episode of Impact's flagship sports talk show, the Green & White Report.
Football, Fights and Food
October 30, 2022 23:42 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe crew of Brendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield and Liam Jackson react to MSU football's 29-7 loss to Michigan and the post-game fight in the Big House tunnel. Plus, a quick look at the professional Detroit teams and where they stand, another edition of the Pick'Em and a fun segment of IN or OUT. That and much more in this episode of the Green and White Report.
Football, Fights and Food
October 30, 2022 23:42 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe crew of Brendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield and Liam Jackson react to MSU football's 29-7 loss to Michigan and the post-game fight in the Big House tunnel. Plus, a quick look at the professional Detroit teams and where they stand, another edition of the Pick'Em and a fun segment of IN or OUT. That and much more in this episode of the Green and White Report.
A (finally) Happy Sunday
October 18, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this week's edition of the Green and White Report, the crew of Brendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, and Matt Merrifield celebrate a Michigan State football victory over Wisconsin on homecoming. The guys also take a look at a wild week in the MLB Playoffs, predict the day of NFL football in the Pick'Em, and go around the city to review some Detroit sports.
Farewell For Now
May 02, 2022 22:03 - 2 hours - 178 MBOn the final edition of the Green & White Report for 2021-22: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz celebrate a successful year at WDBM with the whole sports department crew and reflect on their four years at Michigan State. Luke and Trent open the show with a recap of the Lions draft class before talking some Tigers following the team's recent skid. The senior co-hosts then reveal that Zac Slowik and Brendan Schabath will be taking their places in the fall. In the second hour o...
Here Come the Sixers
April 26, 2022 21:56 - 2 hours - 277 MBOn this week's edition of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz are joined by Matt Merrifield, Jay DeCoster, Allie Cohen and Marin Klein. The group recaps a fun weekend for the WDBM crew, reacts to seeing Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit in person, shares some early-season thoughts on the Tigers, discusses the NBA playoffs, debates the future of Michigan State hockey after Danton Cole's dismissal, previews the NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions and finishes th...
Masters Food Mania
April 12, 2022 21:57 - 1 hour - 257 MBOn this week's episode of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz are joined by Jay DeCoster to discuss some early-season takeaways for the Tigers, share their thoughts on Michigan State basketball's offseason, run through an NBA full court press, grade the Pistons on their season, analyze some Lions draft rumors, select a dream menu of Masters food options, run through a favorite sporting events edition of The Sparty Awards and finish the show with gambl...
Farewell Razorbacks
March 28, 2022 23:11 - 2 hours - 166 MBOn this week's episode of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz recap Michigan State basketball's season, catch up on the NCAA Tournament, debate what the Lions should do with the No. 2 overall pick, review the NFL offseason, talk some Tigers and finish the show with the gambling corner.
College Basketball Bonanza
March 28, 2022 20:17 - 2 hours - 280 MBOn this week's edition of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley, Matt Merrifield and Brendan Schabath recap an exciting weekend in college basketball, preview Michigan State basketball's game against Maryland, talk MSU hockey with Cam McClarren, run through a Final Four buy or sell and finish the show with the gambling corner.
The Balley Brothers
March 08, 2022 23:48 - 2 hours - 165 MBOn this week's edition of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz recap Michigan State basketball's upset win over Purdue, run through a buy or sell, welcome special guest Miles Balley to the show, talk MSU hockey with Cam McClarren and finish the show with the gambling corner.
Vindication
March 08, 2022 23:35 - 1 hour - 138 MBOn this week's episode of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz recap Michigan State basketball's loss to Illinois, react to Matthew Stafford and the Rams winning the Super Bowl, talk MSU women's hoops with Michael Markoch, share some thoughts on All-Star Weekend in the NBA and finish the show with the gambling corner.
Victory Sunday
March 08, 2022 23:11 - 2 hours - 166 MBOn this week's edition of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz recap Michigan State basketball's victory over Michigan, discuss Matthew Stafford's run in the playoffs, preview championship weekend in the NFL, talk some college basketball and finish the show with the picks.
We're Back For 2022
March 08, 2022 22:57 - 2 hours - 166 MBOn this week's edition of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan, Trent Balley and Henry Menigoz recap Michigan State basketball's games over Christmas Break, preview divisional weekend in the NFL, recap the 2021-22 season for the Detroit Lions, run through a "Best Games of Our Lifetimes" edition of The Party Awards and finish the show with the picks.
Holiday Spectacular
December 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHosts Luke Sloan and Trent Balley are alongside producer Henry Menigoz for the final episode of 2021.
CFB Live Reaction
December 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIt's a full lineup of guests this week to join host Luke Sloan reacting live to the college football playoff selection show.
Dynamic Duo
November 21, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBHost Luke Sloan and Producer Henry Menigoz hold down the fort on this edition of the Green and White Report.
The Up-Down Theory
November 14, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWelcome back to another edition of the Green and White Report. This week, listen as as hosts Luke Sloan and Trent Balley alongside producer Henry Menigoz unpack MSU football's decisive win over the visiting Maryland Terrapins in a first hour that's jam packed with CFB. The second half of the show then kicks off with some MSU hockey with Cam McClarren, before NFL picks and Buy or Sell end the show.
The End of Bend Don't Break
November 07, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 270 MBOn this week's edition of the Green & White Report: Luke Sloan and Trent Bailey are joined by special guest co-host Brendan Schabath to discuss Michigan State football's loss to Purdue, preview the Michigan State men's basketball season, take a look around college football, debate some NBA storylines and crown sad sports losses for The Sparty Awards.
Halloween Sunday Scaries
November 05, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 100 MBIt's a great week to be a spartan this week on the Green and White Report, and hosts Luke Sloan and Nathan Stearns alongside producer Henry Menigoz have all you need to know following a huge MSU Football victory over rival UMich Saturday afternoon. Listen as the crew relives the memorable MSU comeback in a first hour that's full of college football talk from across the nation. The second half then moves into some NBA and NFL talk, along with a Top Halloween costumes edition of the Sp...
A win is a win
October 17, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBThe Green and White Report returns as host Luke Sloan is joined by fill-in co-host Nathan Stearns and producer Henry Menigoz to discuss MSU football's victory over Indiana and the impressive 7-0 start. Later the crew brings on soccer beat reporter Luca Melloni to go over all things MSU soccer. The second half wraps up with a Top Halloween Candy edition of the Sparty Awards, College Football Rush, and the NFL Pick 'em.
Hank vs. Fall
October 10, 2021 19:19 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBThe Green and White Report is back as host Luke Sloan is joined by beat reporter Zac Slowik and producer Henry Menigoz. Listen as the crew details MSU football's recent victory over Rutgers and their impressive 6-0 and start. The second half of the show brings the Sparty Awards, College Football Rush, and the NFL Pick 'em.