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Eastern Echo Alumni and Former Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie Talks Journalism and Post-Grad Life with Sarai Yanes on Soaring Eagles

By Alex Kreps · Monday, March 11, 2024

Layla McMurtrie former Editor-in-Chief of the Eastern Echo sits down with Soaring Eagles host Sarai Yanes to discuss life as a post-grad and the ins and outs of the journalism world.

Nia Shack Shares Her Experience Performing at the Super Bowl with Eagletainment

By Alex Kreps · Friday, March 8, 2024

Eastern Michigan Dance Team member Nia Shack talks about her journey to dancing at the Super Bowl halftime show and life as a student athlete.

Toye De Silva Talks Cybersecurity and Student Athletics with James Doerer on The Block E

By Alex Kreps · Thursday, March 7, 2024

Toye De Silva talks with James Doerer about his passion for cybersecurity, sports, and hacking.

Eric Bird Shares His Journey to Muay Thai, the Military, and Eastern Michigan University with Eagletainment

By Alex Kreps · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

Eric Bird sits down with Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler to discuss his triumphant victory and his journey to EMU.

E-Ambassador Fah Pitakyouyhan Shares Post-Grad and Gradschool Insights on this Episode of Soaring Eagles

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

Chotika Fah Pitakyouyhan talks with Sarai Yanes of Soaring Eagles on this weeks episode.

Author and Student Aryana Jharia Talks Publishing and Poetry in this Episode of Eagletainment

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024

Aryana Jharia talks to Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler about her journey as an author and poet and the ways that both have improved her life.

Zack VanNieuwenhze Talks X (Formerly Twitter) and His Journey Sharing His EMU Sports Takes to the Masses

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024

Zack VanNieuwnhze talks with Sarai Yanes on this weeks episode of Soaring Eagles.

Mackenzie Thompson Shares Her Social Media Game on This Episode of Eagletainment

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

Mackenzie Thompson provides insight into the world of social media on this episode of Eagletainment with Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler.

EMU Basketball Player Micah Schendeyers Talks About His Journey to Eastern Michigan on The Block E

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

James Doerer and Micah Schendeyers talk Basketball and Sports as well as Social Justice and Personal Journeys on this weeks episode of The Block E.

Jayla Ford Sits Down with Soaring Eagles Host Sarai Yanes

Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024

Jayla Ford and Sarai Yanes discuss life after graduation and the challenges faced by fresh graduates.

Eagletainment Ep. 14 Max Butler and Luke Swanson

Max Butler and Luke Swanson of Shutter Studios talk Production with Eagletainment

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

Max Butler and Luke Swanson of Shutter Studios join Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler on this weeks episode of Eagletainment.

The Block E Returns with a New Host James Doerer and Guest Brady Pohl

By Alex Kreps · Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024

James Doerer and Brady Pohl have a wide and varied conversation on topics pertaining to student athletes and those wishing to gain insight into the lives of division one athletes.

Miles Corley Talks Music, Photography and Graduation on Eagletainment

Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024

Miles Corley speaks with Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler about photography, academics, and audio on this weeks episode of Eagletainment.

Dancer Dillan Reed Shares Insights Into Her Journey with Eagletainment

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024

Dillan Reed talks with Eagletainment's Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler about her lifelong love of dance and her hidden talent for singing.

Eagle Talk Ep. 2 Holiday Special

By Alex Kreps · Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023

The Eastern Echo's podcast team came together to talk holiday memories and plans for the upcoming season.

Frankie Cramer Talks About Sound Design and Theater with Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler on Eagletainment

By Alex Kreps · Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023

Frankie Cramer talks to Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler on this weeks episode of Eagletainment.

Mishana Green talks with Sarai Yanes on this weeks Soaring Eagles

By Alex Kreps · Friday, Dec. 1, 2023

Mishana Green shares parts of her life as an Alumnus of Eastern Michigan and what strategies she used to find work after graduation.

Musical Artist Fransisco Uribe Shares Wisdom on Being a Full Time Student, Working and Making Music with Eagletainment

By Alex Kreps · Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023

Fransisco "Cisko, The Kid" Uribe talks about his experience being a student and musician with Queso Tone and Julez DeShetler on Eagletainment.

The Podcast Team Catches Up and Discusses Thanksgiving Plans on this Episode of Eagle Talk

By Alex Kreps · Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

The Eastern Echo Podcast Team consisting of Julez DeShetler, Alex Kreps, Queso Tone, Jay Manea, Matt McFarlin and Sarai Yanes talk about their plans for the Thanksgiving break.

MaKayla Stevens Talks About Her Time at Eastern Michigan University with Soaring Eagles

By Alex Kreps · Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023

MaKayla Stevens chats with Sarai Yanes about post graduation life and her journey into the legal world with her dreams of being a lawyer.

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