Earle Robinson is host of AM870's weekday afternoon "Sportstalk" call-in program and reports on a wide variety of sporting events for "Morning Edition" sportscasts.
Earle began working at WKAR Radio in 1974. He came to the station from WWWS Radio in Saginaw.
Major League Baseball writer Gary Gillette calls in to give his opinion on the MVP race and the Detroit Tigers. Michigan High School Athletic Association member Geoff Kimmerly joins Earle to discuss all things High School sports.
The voice of MSU Men's Hockey, Scott Moore, joins Earle to discuss the beginning of the season. Detroit News sports writer Matt Charboneau joins Earle to discuss this past weekends MSU football game against Indiana.
Earle kicks off the show with Jack Ebling, giving game day picks and ranking the Big 10 quarterbacks. Ron DeLeon also takes his time on the show to talk about his latest events in MMA, and other issues about female boxing. Earle closes the show with Alex discussing issues with Michigan State football.
Detroit Free Press sports writer Mark Snyder joins Earle to discuss Michigan Football, and the upcoming game against Purdue. Terry Fitzwater from Michigan Racing Scene joins Earle to discuss upcoming races, and the sport of auto racing. Earle also takes callers, talking about the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. Hockey ticket giveaway starts today as well.
USA Today writer Jarett Bell joins Earle to discuss the NFL and the Detroit Lions. Local High School football analyst Nick Chase gives his thoughts on the local High School football scene.
Spartanmag.com writer Gillian VanStratt joins Earle to discuss the Michigan State football team. Chris Solari from the Lansing State Journal also weighs in on the MSU football team. Lastly, the Michigan State Hockey coach Tom Anastos joins Earle to discuss the upcoming season and where Tom's team stands.
It was a tough and very odd weekend in sports. Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal joins Earle to discuss the Michigan State football lose vs Ohio State. Detroit Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett weighs in on the Detroit Lions loss to the Vikings.
Week five of Big 10 football means game picks from the crew of Drew Sharp and Jack Ebling. Earle also discusses the Triple Crown race, as well as the coaching situation of Jim Leyland in Detroit. Earle invites callers to give their take on all the issues in the world of sports.
Jim Comparoni from Spartan Magazine opens the show with Earle, discussing the upcoming MSU football game this weekend, as well as other football topics in the Big 10 conference. MSU swimming coach Matt Gianiodis talks about upcoming events this year. Earle closes the show giving away tickets for the Ohio State game this weekend.
Seth Mitchell, former MSU football player and now current boxer working his way up the ranks, joins Earle to discuss his boxing career. Former MSU Men's basketball player and now current player development coach for the Minnesota Timberowlves, Shawn Respert joins Earle to discuss his new job.
Ernie Boone joins Earle to give his unique perspective on the Michigan State football team. Lynn Henning of the Detroit News calls in to discuss the chances of the Tigers making the playoffs.
After a dull first half of 31 yards passing from Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell, the Spartans came back to beat Eastern Michigan in a final score of 23-7. Michigan State struggled in the first half, scoring six points on two Dan Conroy field goals. Le'Veon Bell added a touchdown with 2:05 left in the game, in addition to his 253 yards rushing total on 36 touches. Dion Sims recorded a season-high six passes for 112 receiving yards, tacking on a touchdown as well. Andrew Maxwell finished the game completing 16-of-29 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown.
The Spartans now have their Big 10 opener against Ohio State next Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
Earle invites the usual crew of Drew Sharp and Jack Ebling to make their Big 10 picks for the weekend. Earle also interviews MSU football players and coaches on their opinions from the loss against Notre Dame. Earle takes callers to close the show, as well as touching on several topics on Detroit sports.
Detroit News writer Tom Markowski opens the show, analyzing prep sports in the state of Michigan, and giving some predictions on top, contender teams. Voice of the Detroit Lions Dan Miller joins the show, discussing some of the issues with the team, such as who the answer will be at the running back position. Earle ends the show giving away football tickets to Saturday’s game against Eastern Michigan.
Former NFL player Lomas Brown joins Earle to discuss the Detroit Lions running game or lack there of and the NFL. Fitness guru Steve Morgan joins Earle to discuss how and where people are working out. Brian Callaway of the Lansing State Journal calls in to discuss what Michigan State can get out of the Eastern Michigan game.
Cathy George, Michigan State University's Women's Volleyball coach, joins Earle to discuss their 12-0 start. George Blaha, the voice of the MSU football games and the Detroit Pistons, joins Earle to discuss the MSU football team and the Detroit Pistons.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had luck on their side Saturday night, not allowing the Michigan State Spartans to move the ball on the ground or through the air. The Irish rocked the Spartans with a 20-3 win.
With a big weekend of football, Earle invites Detroit Free Press columnist Drew Sharp and Spartan Magazine’s Jack Ebling to make their game day picks, and talk about other hot topics in college football. Earle also calls on Detroit News columnist Terry Foster to open the show with discussion on boxing and more. Earle closes the show with a little high school football, and NFL football.
