Detroit Tigers

WEMU continues to celebrate its 60th year of serving Washtenaw County and other parts of the region. Throughout the year, we’re presenting conversations with people who have helped build the station into the community’s home for jazz, news and blues. Let’s not forget: Sports also play a role as we are the home of Eastern Michigan University athletics. In that arena, we have helped launch broadcasting careers. From sports talk host, to play-by-play man to stadium announcer at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers... Those are all roles filled by Ryan Wooley.

Eastern Michigan football is going to sound different from now on. After more than two decades calling Eagles games, Matt Shepard is fully stepping away from the booth to focus on his job with the Detroit Tigers and create more time with family. EMU Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Media Relations, Greg Steiner, caught up with Matt to reflect his time building relationships on and around campus.

Tomorrow, April 1st, the Detroit Tigers will open the season at Comerica Park, playing the Cleveland Indians in a matinee game. Thursday's game will also…

Matt Shepard has been a great part of the WEMU family, calling EMU football games for the last 18 seasons. Now, he just landed the broadcasting job of a…