Live From West End: Recent Episodes
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Live from West End is the Vanderbilt Hustler's sports podcast. Hosted Weekly by Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman, the podcast discusses all things Vanderbilt Sports. The podcast also features numerous guests, including Vanderbilt coaches and administrators, as well as Hustler Alumni.
Produced by: Aiden Rutman
On this final episode of the academic year, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editors Anish Mago and Sam Curtis reflect on their time at Vanderbilt. They discuss their favorite stories while working at the Hustler and reminisce on special moments from their four years. They finish by discussing their future plans and giving advice to younger writers.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis. The trio begin by discussing head coach Mark Byington's offseason and the program's several recent transfer portal commitments. They then move on to discuss what went wrong in Vanderbilt Baseball's series loss to Texas A&M and what needs to improve against Florida. Finally, the trio finish with Anything but Vandy.
On this special episode of Live from West End, Skip Bayless, A&S ’74, joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen on Zoom to talk about his Vanderbilt experience. Also in the show, Bayless talks about the 2024 NFL draft, NIL and what he likes to do outside of sports journalism. He also details how Vanderbilt can stay competitive in the SEC and the upcoming NBA Playoffs.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Anish Mago. The trio begin by discussing Mark Byington's opening press conference and what he needs to do this offseason to construct a winning team. They then move on to discuss the VandyBoys' sweep over Missouri and this weekend's LSU series. Finally, the trio finishes by discussing both the women's and men's Final Four and Anything but Vandy.
On this week's special episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by special guest and ESPN personality Paul Finebaum. They begin by discussing new Vanderbilt Men's Basketball head coach Mark Byington and how he can rebuild the program. The trio move on to discuss all things Vanderbilt Football, including Clark Lea's movements in the offseason and goals for the 2024 season. Paul finishes by speaking about what he likes to do in his free time and gives advice to future student journalists.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Lead Sports Analyst David Hernandez for the first time this semester. The trio begin by discussing the recent firing of head coach Jerry Stackhouse and new potential candidates for the position. They then move on to talk about Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and its matchup with Columbia in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. Finally, they end with Vanderbilt Baseball and Anything but Vandy.
On this episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis. The trio start by discussing the win streak for women's basketball and preview the upcoming SEC Tournament. They also discuss how far this team can make it in postseason play. The trio briefly touch on Jerry Stackhouse's potential firing and then move on to talk about Vanderbilt Baseball's successful weekend in Houston. To finish, Henry, Sam and Andrew discuss Anything but Vandy.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by former Sports Editor Robbie Weinstein. The trio discuss Robbie's time at the Vanderbilt Hustler and how he feels about the current state of Vanderbilt Men's Basketball. They also touch on Clark Lea's traction in the transfer portal and how NIL has shaped Vanderbilt athletics.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis for the second time this semester. The trio discuss how Stackhouse's time on West End may be dwindling and how the women's basketball team can make the NCAA Tournament. They also review the baseball team's recent opening series and what they need to improve against Gonzaga this coming weekend. To finish, the trio discuss final things to do before you graduate and which housing is best on Vanderbilt's campus.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen and Assistant Sports Specialist Grace Hall hit the studio to discuss the inconsistencies on the hardwood for men's and women's basketball and preview the upcoming Vanderbilt Baseball season. They walk through the strong pitching staff for the Commodores and what this team needs to do to make it back to Omaha. The pair finish with some hot takes and Anything But Vandy.
On this special episode of Live from West End, Vanderbilt Football head coach Clark Lea joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Assistant Sports Specialist Grace Hall in the studio. Lea discusses Vanderbilt's new offensive coordinator Tim Beck, the newest signing class, his relationship with Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan and so much more.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen welcome Assistant Sports Specialist Jayce Pollard to the studio for the first time this semester. The trio begin by discussing Vanderbilt Men's Basketball's latest win over Missouri and preview its matchup with the Kentucky. They move on to discuss the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball team's four game losing streak and how they can pull off an upset against LSU. Jayce also takes Andrew and Henry through the start of the spring season for Vanderbilt Women's Bowling. The trio finish with Anything but Vandy and hot takes.
On this week's episode, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen hit the studio to discuss all things Vanderbilt basketball. The duo start by discussing the the recent hardships that the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball team has faced in the past few games. They move on to discuss what has continued to plague the Vanderbilt Men's Basketball team. The pair finish with hot takes and "Anything But Vandy."
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen welcome Deputy Sports Editor Anish Mago into the studio. The trio discuss whether Jerry Stackhouse is on the hot seat and what has plagued this Vanderbilt Men's Basketball team so far this season. They move on to discuss the success of Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and how Shea Ralph has built a powerhouse program on West End. They end with hot takes and discussion of the NFL Playoffs.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen sit down with several former and current Vanderbilt students to discuss the state of Vanderbilt athletics. Guests discuss the Vanderbilt Football offseason, the success of Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and the struggling Vanderbilt Men's Basketball team. Each guest also talked through their hot take for Vanderbilt sports in 2024.
In the first episode of the 2024 calendar year, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen hit the studio to record Live From West End. The trio discuss the success of Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and how Shea Ralph can continue this win streak. They move on to discuss Vanderbilt Men's Basketball. Finally, they end by discussing "Anything but Vandy" and hot takes for the new year.
On the final episode of the 2023 calendar year, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Assistant Spots Specialist Jonah Barbin hit the studio to record Live from West End. The trio discusses the transfer problems that have occurred for Vanderbilt Football over the past two weeks. They move on to an in-depth discussion on which four teams should have made the college football playoff. Finally, they end by comparing the differing success of men's and women's basketball and the coaching styles of Shea Ralph and Jerry Stackhouse.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman welcome Staff Writer Henry Oelhafen into the studio for the second time this Fall. The trio discusses football's bleak ending and what this offseason looks like in terms of the transfer portal and assistant coaches futures. They then move on to discuss men's and women's basketball and their upcoming matchups with ACC opponents Boston College and NC State. They end with hot takes and discussions of their favorite video games and thanksgiving dishes.
As the football season nears its end, Deputy Sports Editor Frankie Sheehy joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman in the studio. On today's episode, the three discuss what went wrong during football's ninth straight loss against South Carolina last weekend. They move on to discuss mens' basketball's recent win over UNCG and women's basketball's win over Fairfield. They end with a preview of the VandyBoys' season and an emotional homage to Frankie's time with the Hustler.
On a very special episode of Live from West End, athletic director Candice Lee virtually joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman in the studio. Together, the three discuss the changing scape of college athletics with the introduction of NIL and the streamlining of the transfer process. Lee also offers insight into Vandy United and its progress, as well as her vision for the future of not just Vanderbilt athletics, but the university as a whole. The three end with discussions of some of Lee's favorite memories as both a student-athlete and the athletic director of Vanderbilt. Upon Candice's departure, Andrew and Aiden end with breakdowns of Vanderbilt Men's and Women's Basketball's first games, including what went right for head coach Shea Ralph and Co., and what went wrong for head coach Jerry Stackhouse and his Commodores.
On the first of two weekly episodes of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman hit the studio to discuss another tough loss for Vanderbilt Football, this time against the Auburn Tigers. The Commodores lost 31-15, but both Andrew and Aiden agree that the box score didn't do the beatdown justice. On a more positive note, the pair transfers to the Men's Basketball season, displaying optimism for the year to come. The two outline how they think an excellent combination of returners and transfers will lead the Commodores to success this season.
On episode 11 of Live from West End, Deputy Sports Editor Frankie Sheehy joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman in the podcast studio to discuss a busy week in Nashville. The three start with a discussion about Vanderbilt Soccer’s brutal loss to Tennessee last week, which pushed it outside the top-10 of the SEC standings and ended its season. Afterwards, they talk about the VandyBoys’ recent scrimmage against Wake Forest and what the new-look Commodores have in store in the spring. They then move on to discuss what went wrong in football’s loss to Ole Miss last weekend, and whether Clark Lea is the right coach to lead the program.
On Episode 10 of Live from West End, Assistant Sports Specialist Jayce Pollard joins for the second time this semester, discussing another week in Vanderbilt Athletics with Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Editor Andrew Wilf. The trio discusses the upcoming week for Vanderbilt Football ahead of its matchup against No. 12 Ole Miss on Saturday. They discuss which of AJ Swann, Ken Seals and Walter Taylor deserves to start for the rest of the season. They also preview soccer's matchup with Tennessee on Thursday and recap bowling's victory at its first tournament of the season. As always, they end with Anything but Vandy and some more hot takes.
On today’s episode of Live from West End, former Sports Editor Justin Hershey calls into the booth to talk shop with Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman. The three discuss what’s going on with Vanderbilt’s assistant coaches, recruiting and run game, referencing a need for change among all three. They also discuss some hot takes, referencing the Joey Lynch, and basketball and baseball teams as well. They end with discussion's of Philly Sports, Winter Nights and more on 'Anything but Vandy.'
On episode 8 of Live from West End, Staff Writer Henry Oelhafen hits the studio for the first time ever to discuss yet another brutal loss for Vanderbilt Football, this time at the hands of the Florida Gators. He joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman to talk more football, including a preview of the Commodores upcoming game against Georgia. The trio also dive into Vanderbilt Men’s Golf’s season thus far, and of course talk Vanderbilt Soccer, as always. They end with discussions of the worst types of injuries and hot takes about Vanderbilt Athletics.
On another episode of Live from West End, Assistant Sports Specialist Jonah Barbin hits the podcast studio for the first time. He joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman to discuss another week of Vanderbilt sports. The trio discusses football's recent loss against Missouri and debates whether Ken Seals or AJ Swann should start on the road against Florida. They talk about soccer's rough stretch before making some hot takes about Vanderbilt's coaching staff and the future for the Commodores. They end with discussions of tea, fantasy football and the NFL.
On episode 5 of Live from West End, Assistant Sports Specialist Jayce Pollard and Sports Copy Editor Sam Curtis join the show for a lengthy discussion on Vanderbilt Athletics. The group discusses AJ Swann's abysmal performance at Kentucky and what needs to change going forward. The return of "Soccer with Sam" sees Curtis dive deeper into what Vanderbilt Soccer has to do to survive a loaded SEC. Of course, the group ends with some scorching hot takes, this time about Vanderbilt sports, Vanderbilt dining and NFL Fantasy Football.
Bryce Smith joins Andrew Wilf and Aiden Rutman to discuss some of the challenges that Vanderbilt Football has faced.
On Episode 4 of Live from West End, a familiar face in Deputy Sports Editor Anish Mago makes his return to the studio. Anish joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman to discuss another busy week of fall sports. Soccer features discussion of the Commodores 6-0 victory over Middle Tennessee State at Geodis Park. The group also looks forward towards the teams SEC opener in Columbia against No. 9 South Carolina. Anish and Andrew recap their weekend trip to Winston-Salem, N.C., where they covered the Wake Forest-Vanderbilt game. The crew discusses what went wrong for the Commodores in their 16-point loss, and talks about what they can do to improve as they travel to Sin City to take on UNLV.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Lead Sports Analyst Brandon Karp joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman to discuss the week in football for Vanderbilt. The three discuss the Commodores' win over Alabama A&M, praising the special teams's superb play and Will Sheppard's continued dominance. They outline the need for near perfection from AJ Swann and the secondary ahead of Week Two's upcoming clash with Wake Forest and its patented 'Slow Mesh Offense.' After discussions of soccer's massive draw against Northwestern and some hot takes, the three discuss clementines, TV Shows and the historical town of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Produced by: Aiden Rutman
On episode 2 of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor Frankie Sheehy, and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman convene in the studio to discuss Vanderbilt Football's Week Zero win over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The three express concern about the secondary's performance, but remain optimistic that the team will get it done against Alabama A&M on Saturday in FirstBank Stadium. They also discuss soccer's win over Belmont, but continue to harp on the importance of closing games out and putting the ball in the net, something that's been a thorn in their side going back to last season. They discuss some hot takes, including a prediction for a massive game from a familiar face in the wide receiver room and a redemptive performance from the defense. Finally, the trio ends with their trademark Anything but Vandy segment, discussing Vanderbilt Dining, The Champion's League draw, and following through on plans with old friends.
As Vanderbilt students return to campus for the Fall 2023 semester, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman hit the podcast studio to preview Vanderbilt Football's Week Zero matchup against Hawaii. The two discuss the high-octane potential that the Commodore's offense boasts, key matchups and players to look for in Saturday's clash, and some hot takes for the coming season on "Hotter than Chicken," a brand new, hot-take style weekly segment. The beloved "Anything but Vandy" segment makes its return as the duo touch on family traditions regarding first days of school and cotton candy grapes. They wrap things up with a recap of soccer's first two matches and a prediction for Football's home-opener.
Produced by: Aiden Rutman
On Sports Editor Bryce Smith's final episode as the host of Live from West End, he joins Deputy Sports Editor's Aiden Rutman and Frankie Sheehy in the studio to discuss a rough week of Vanderbilt sports. The trio starts with Tyrin Lawrence's decision to transfer after testing the NBA Draft waters, expressing concern at the continuing number of players that have entered the transfer portal. They end basketball talks on the topic of Jerry Stackhouse and the rumors swirling on his involvement around NBA head coaching position. They briefly discuss Ja'Dais Richard's decision to enter the transfer portal and offer insights into NFL Draft hopefuls Anfernee Orji, Maxwell Worship and Jeremy Lucien. They end with discussing baseball's recent slump and what Tim Corbin and Co. need to do to get out of it. On the last Anything but Vandy, the team returns to its roots, talking about the English Premier League, just as they did on the semester's first segment.
On the second-to-last episode of Live from West End with Sports Editor Bryce Smith at the helm, Bryce and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman hit the studio to discuss the brand-new news on Lehigh transfer Evan Taylor and how he projects to fit into the Commodores roster next year. They then move on to discuss bowling's come-from-behind effort to win the National Championship over the weekend. On the topic of baseball, the duo recaps the VandyBoys' series against South Carolina and their loss to Indiana State on Tuesday night. They also preview baseball's massive road matchup with in-state rival Tennessee. They end with Anything but Vandy, discussing Avatar and Avatar the last Airbender, and Vanderbilt's upcoming graduation ceremony.
On a very special edition of Live from West End, Staff Writer and Bowling beat writer Jayce Pollard makes his podcast debut with Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman. The trio discusses the past week of news in Men's Basketball, including Jerry Stackhouse's linkage to the NBA, Adam Mazarei's departure and the latest transfer portal news. Then, they move on to discuss Vanderbilt Bowling's trip to the NCAA Final Four, outlining their previous victory in the first round, Jayce's trip to Vegas to cover the team, and what the Commodores need to do to bring home its first national championship since 2018. The groups ends with a preview of the VandyBoys' pivotal weekend matchup with South Carolina and another section of Anything But Vandy.
On this week's edition of Live from West End, Deputy Sports Editor Frankie Sheehy joins Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman to discuss Vanderbilt Sports. The trio starts with the VandyBoys' 12 game winning-streak and what has propelled them to success. They discuss the contributions from everyone on the roster and praise head coach Tim Corbin for constructing a team with both veterans and up-and-coming players. The group then moves on to Vanderbilt Men's Basketball and the continuing news coming via the transfer portal. They end with discussions on the NCAA Men's National Championship, the English Premier League and Gordan Sargent's upcoming participation in the Masters.
On another exciting Episode of Live from West End, former Sports Editor Max Schneider joins Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman to talk March Madness and Vanderbilt's transfer portal updates. The trio discusses the changing landscape of college basketball and how that will effect head coach Jerry Stackhouse's plans in the future. Bryce and Aiden also discuss the VandyBoys' recent victory over Mississippi State.
On Episode 24 of Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman return to the studio after spring break. The tandem discusses Men's Basketball's first two wins over Yale and Michigan in the National Invitation Tournament. They then take a brief look at what the roster might look like next season, including transfer decisions, incoming recruits and more. They move on to discuss Vanderbilt Baseball's weekend sweep of No. 11 Ole Miss and the improved play of Jack Bulger. The duo ends, as always, with Anything But Vandy, discussing Premier League Soccer and the Women's NCAA Tournament.
On an extra-long episode of Live from West End, Deputy Sports Editor Frankie Sheehy returns to the studio, joining Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Editor Bryce Smith. An impromptu call from former Sports Editor Simon Gibbs leads to an in-depth rant and analysis of Vanderbilt's NCAA net rating. The group discusses why all Vanderbilt fans should hate the net. They also discuss what Vanderbilt's path to the NCAA Tournament will look like, with the Commodores needing wins in the SEC Tournament, as well as losses from their fellow bubble teams. The group ends with a season-recap of the Women's basketball team, praising head coach Shea Ralph for the culture she is instilling. After a brief baseball recap, Frankie, Aiden and Bryce end with their three questions for the week.
This week on Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman meet to discuss a packed week of Vanderbilt sports! They start with discussing men's basketball's loss to LSU and victory over Florida before moving on to what the head coach Jerry Stackhouse and co. need to do to make the NCAA Tournament. They move on to discuss Ciaja Harbison's selection to the All-SEC second team and why she deserved to make the first team. After that, the duo discusses women's basketball's postseason outlook ahead of the start of the SEC tournament on Wednesday morning. After this, they discuss baseball's up-and-down week that ultimately saw them rise in the rankin's thanks to a series victory over UCLA this weekend. They end with discussions of Bunch-a-Crunch, Sour Patch Kids and Raisin' Canes before asking three questions for the week ahead.
On today's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman head to the studio to discuss a packed week of Vanderbilt sports! They first discuss the magnitude of men's basketball's current five game win-streak, as well as what they can do to keep it going. Next, they discuss women's basketball's key win over Kentucky and the culture that continues to grow within the program. After that, they provide rapid-fire recaps of Vanderbilt baseball's three-game weekend at the College Baseball Showdown, which included big wins against Oklahoma State and Texas. They end by asking three questions for Vanderbilt Athletics for the upcoming week, while also discussing infamous athletes and insults in their "Anything but Vandy" segment.
Produced by: Aiden Rutman
On Episode 20 of Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman tackle a busy week of Vanderbilt sports. They recap men's basketball's massive three-game win streak and discuss women's basketball's important win against Arkansas. They look forward to both team's upcoming matchups as the men gear up for a road game against South Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and the women travel to Alabama on Thursday, Feb. 16. Aiden and Bryce also preview the VandyBoys' projected roster for this season, highlighting high-impact veterans as well as highly-touted freshmen looking to make their marks. The pair ends with a discussion about Vanderbilt University dining and three questions for the week ahead.
On this week's episode of Live from West End, former Sports Editor Justin Hershey joins via Zoom to talk Men's and Women's hoops with Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman. The trio discusses what went wrong in Men's Basketball's 57-point loss at No. 5 Alabama, as well as the Commodores Saturday matinee victory over Ole Miss. They cite culture problems as a potential factor in the season-long struggles that have plagued the men. They also discuss a pair of Women's Basketball losses against Missouri and Georgia. The group praises head coach Shea Ralph for building up the culture of program in year two. Stay tuned until the end to hear three questions for the week, as well as some praise for Saturday Night Live and the city of Philadelphia in our new Anything but Vandy segment.
On a special episode of Live from West End, former Deputy Sports Editor Alyssa Muir joins to talk both Men's and Women's Basketball with Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman. The group discusses Women's Basketball's big win against Texas A&M on Sunday, as well as back-to-back losses for Men's Basketball's against Kentucky and Texas A&M. Aiden and Bryce conclude the show with three questions for the week for both teams, as well as a heated debate about Trader Joe's and Midwest vs. Northeast Accents.
On this week's edition of Live from West End, Lead Sports Analyst Brandon Karp joins Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman for a check-in for both men's and women's Basketball. The trio recaps the men's huge road victory against Georgia, as well as their loss against No. 4 Alabama. They debrief what the team will look like without Liam Robbins and Lee Dort to man the center position. The crew also discusses the women's heartbreaking loss to Arkansas and not-so-heartbreaking loss to No. 1 South Carolina. They finish with a look ahead to this week's upcoming matchups, with the men taking on Kentucky at home, and the women taking on Texas A&M at home.
This week on Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Frankie Sheehy to talk men's and women's hoops. The trio discusses the men's most recent victory against No. 15 Arkansas, and what they need to do to replicate that success against No. 4 Alabama. They also discuss women's basketball's recent struggles during the opening portion of SEC play, and what they have to do to right the ship. Bryce also introduces two new segments. The first, 'Anything but Vandy,' holds true to its name: The hosts talk about whatever is on their minds, and this week features both NFL and English Premier League talk. The second, 'Three Questions,' has each host ask one question they have for the upcoming week of Vanderbilt Sports.
This week on Live from West End, Deputy Sports Editor Anish Mago joins Sports Podcast Producer Aiden Rutman and Sports Editor Bryce Smith to discuss men's basketball's recent victory over Pitt. The trio also discusses women's recent woes and what they can do to right the ship. They end with a brief discussion on the portal, including Mike Wright and Ray Davis' recent decisions to transfer.
This week on Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith, Sports Podcast Producer Aiden Rutman, and Sports Copy Editor Sam Curtis reconvene after Thanksgiving break. The trio recaps Vanderbilt Soccer's season on 2022's final edition of Soccer with Sam. They also discuss men's and women's basketball's recent games and what their schedules look like moving forward. Aiden and Bryce end by debriefing football's loss to No. 10 Tennessee and conduct a way-too-early roster preview for Team 3 of the Clark Lea era.
This week on Live from West End, Sport Editor Bryce Smith and Sports Podcast Producer Aiden Rutman zoom into the metaphorical studio to conduct an emergency debrief of football's victory over Florida. The duo also discusses the Commodore's looming matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers, and what they must do to find success. Produced by: Aiden Rutman
The Athletic Equinox on West End continues thanks to soccer's victory over No. 5-seeded Clemson. This week, Sports Copy Editor Sam Curtis and Deputy Sports Editor Andrew Wilf join Aiden and Bryce in the studio. The crew breaks down football's win against formerly ranked Kentucky and what it means for the program moving forward. They discuss men's basketball's the differences between their loss against Southern Mississippi and their win at Temple. They continue with women's basketball, and the success that Shea Ralph's squad has found during their 4-0 start. They end with everyone's favorite segment, Soccer with Sam. The team discusses what Vanderbilt must do to reach the program's first DI Women's Soccer Championship's sweet sixteen.
On a special episode of Live from West End, Aiden and Bryce discuss what they have dubbed the Athletic Equinox in Nashville. Fall sports spill into the winter season, and the result is a combination of football, soccer and basketball.
This week on Live from West End, special guest Robbie Weinstein joins to preview the Men's and Women's basketball seasons. Aiden and Bryce also talk football's big matchup against South Carolina. Soccer with Sam returns after a three-week hiatus to discuss soccer's recent win against No. 9 Arkansas.
This Week on Live from West End, special guest Auric Goldfinger joins to recap football's heartbreaking loss against Missouri. Aiden and Bryce also talk soccer following their recent victory against Mississippi State.
This Week on Live from West End, Andrew Wilf joins the crew to discuss football's recent loss to No. 1 Georgia, and their upcoming matchup against Missouri. Aiden and Bryce also discuss soccer's most recent victory against No. 21 South Carolina.
This week on Live from West End, Sam Curtis joins to recap soccer's latest matchup, and Andrew Wilf joins to break down football's upcoming game against No. 9 Ole Miss. Music: "South on Ya", Luke CombsProduced by: Aiden Rutman
On this week's edition of Live From West End, Deputy Sports Editor Anish Mago joins Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Sports Podcast Producer Aiden Rutman. The crew briefly discusses football's loss and soccer's two game win streak before moving on to preview the new additions to the men's basketball team.
This week on Live from West End, sports copy editor Sam Curtis joins the team to discuss soccer's loss to LSU and look ahead at the rest of the SEC schedule. Deputy sports editor Andrew Wilf makes his long awaited return to the show to give an update on football's recent success, and what needs to happen to continue that success.
This week on Live from West End, former sports copy editor Sam Curtis joins the team to discuss soccer's previous two games and their upcoming SEC schedule. Lead sports analyst Brandon Karp makes his first appearance on the show to unpack football's loss to Wake Forest and their upcoming matchup against NIU.(0:00-10:30): Soccer with Sam (10:30-32:00): Football with BrandonProduced by: Aiden Rutman
This week on Live from West End, former sports editor Justin Hershey joins to talk football's victory against Elon and previews their upcoming matchup against Wake Forest. Sports editor Bryce Smith, deputy sports editor Anish Mago, and sports podcast producer join him, and discuss soccer's 5-0 start as well.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs0:00 - 25:44 : Justin Hershey joins the gang to talk football 25:44 - 32:19 : Bryce, Anish and Aiden recap soccer's win against ETSU
This week on Live from West End, sports copy editor Sam Curtis joins to talk soccer, and sports editor Bryce Smith and deputy sports editor Andrew Wilf discuss football's win over Hawaii and upcoming matchup versus Elon. Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
Host Bryce Smith is joined by producer Aiden Rutman and deputy editor Andrew Wilf live from Hawaii to discuss a position-by-position breakdown of the 2022 Vanderbilt football team. At the end, the trio make their season and Week 0 predictions. Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 29 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf dive into the VandyBoys. As April comes to a close and the heat of their SEC season intensifies, the hosts discuss a pair of big series wins against Florida and Kentucky and preview an upcoming visit from the scorching hot Texas A&M Aggies. They close out the show by once again checking in with Vanderbilt men's basketball and breaking down who they would like to see fill the team's newly opened scholarship.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 28 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf break down what was a crazy week for Vanderbilt Athletics. First, they discuss the return of volleyball to Vanderbilt's portfolio of varsity sports. They analyze why recent Vandy United announcements made the addition possible and how they think the sport will catch on on campus. Next, they check in with Vanderbilt men's basketball's recent roster changes, highlighting Scotty Pippen Jr.'s departure and the additions of Ezra Manjon and Paul Lewis. Finally, they end the show by debriefing the VandyBoys' series win over Florida.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 27 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf discuss what has been plaguing the VandyBoys on the diamond. They break down another series loss to Auburn this past weekend and explain why Vanderbilt's inconsistencies are indicative of an inexperienced roster. Then, they preview an upcoming series against Florida. Justin and Andrew then touch on the Vanderbilt football spring game that is set for this Saturday. They preview what they are watching for and who to pay attention to as Clark Lea wraps up his first full offseason.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 26 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf dive into what went wrong for the VandyBoys this past weekend against Tennessee. They begin the conversation by discussing the rivalry between the teams, analyzing whether it can even be categorized as a rivalry based on the past 20 years of results. Next they debate what has to change to jump-start a quiet Commodore batting order, give their takes on Vanderbilt's midweek thumping of Austin Peay and preview a road series against Auburn this weekend.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 25 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editor Andrew Wilf put a bow on basketball season and turn their attention to the 20-4 VandyBoys. The hosts discuss what plagued Tim Corbin's team last weekend against South Carolina and preview the No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers, who come to Nashville on Friday. They discuss the growing Volunteer baseball fanbase, why Patrick Reilly should start on Sunday and what the VandyBoys need to do to take the series.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 24 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf put a wrap on Vanderbilt men's basketball's season after their tough loss to Xavier in the NIT Quarterfinals on Tuesday. They discuss the game before diving into their thoughts on the season as a whole and where the program goes from here. Next, they preview Vanderbilt women's basketball's upcoming rematch with Middle Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of the WNIT.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 23 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf dive into a pair of NIT victories for Vanderbilt men's and women's basketball. First, they analyze Jordan Wright's huge performance for the men against Belmont. The hosts touch on the impressive crowd at Memorial on Tuesday and debate whether Scotty Pippen Jr.'s recent play needs to improve for Vanderbilt to make it to New York City. Next, they touch on the women's team's big win over Murray State, and highlight Jordyn Cambridge's big day.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 22 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf discuss all things NIT. Both Vanderbilt men's and women's basketball have qualified for postseason tournaments for the first time since 2017 and 2014 respectively. The hosts dive into the importance of each program continuing to play deep into March, the matchups and how both Vanderbilt squads can make a run in the field.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 21 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf discuss Shea Ralph's first SEC Tournament win–Vanderbilt's first conference tournament win since 2016. They discuss Vanderbilt's dominant win over Texas A&M before diving into the potential return of key seniors for next year's team. Then, they elaborate on Vanderbilt men's basketball's recent loss to Florida and discuss what this team needs moving forward to claim a spot in a postseason tournament. Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 20 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf debrief an absolutely heartbreaking men's basketball loss to No. 24 Alabama on Tuesday. The hosts review the final play of the game, where they think Vanderbilt lost the game and what the team's postseason outlook is heading into their final three games of the year. Next, they dive into the VandyBoys, offering their first impressions from a busy first weekend at Hawkins Field. They debate what the starting rotation should be moving forward and explain where Tim Corbin's team struggled against Oklahoma State.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 19 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf dive into baseball season. The VandyBoys will return to the diamond on Friday against Oklahoma State in search of their third consecutive College World Series appearance. The hosts give their lineup and position predictions and elaborate on who they expect to take the mound in the season opener. They end the show by previewing Vanderbilt men's basketball's showdown with No. 2 Auburn on Wednesday and how close the Commodores are to a postseason berth.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 18 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf discuss the return of Liam Robbins and all things Vanderbilt basketball. They begin by debriefing a trip to Lexington, Kentucky, where Vanderbilt narrowly loss to the No. 5 Wildcats. They then preview a must-win game against LSU on Saturday before analyzing Vanderbilt women's basketball's winning streak. They conclude the show discussing which team will get back to the NCAA Tournament first, the men or the women.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
On Episode 17 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf provide their perspectives on Vanderbilt men's basketball's season thus far. Coming off of consecutive SEC losses, the hosts discuss how much blame should be placed on Jerry Stackhouse and what the Commodores need moving forward to jumpstart the rest of their season. They then dive into keys to Vanderbilt getting a win in Columbia against South Carolina on Wednesday. They finish the show checking in on Vanderbilt women's basketball's tough schedule of late and they look forward to an easier road ahead for the Commodores.Music: "South on Ya," Luke Combs
On Episode 16 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editor Bryce Smith check-in with both Vanderbilt men's and women's basketball, as both squads have started SEC play with 1-1 records. But first, they give their perspective on Vanderbilt's newly instituted Commodores Care week that restricts students from attending athletics events until at least Jan. 24. They then dive into an ugly men's loss to South Carolina on Saturday that featured a season-high 19 turnovers for Jerry Stackhouse's Commodores before previewing No. 18 Kentucky's visit to West End. They also discuss Shea Ralph's introduction to SEC play that has featured a gritty win over Arkansas before a road defeat in Starkville, Mississippi.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs
The Hustler Sports 30 is back with a very special guest: Vanderbilt athletics director Candice Storey Lee joins the podcast to discuss her busy summer of Vandy United campaign work, the return of football to West End and the addition of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC. Afterwards, Justin and Bryce dive into what went wrong in Vanderbilt's confusing 23-3 loss to ETSU.Music: "South on Ya", Luke Combs