PODCAST: Brandon Karp talks Wake Forest and NIU, plus Soccer with Sam

This week on Live from West End, Lead Sports Analyst Brandon Karp joins the team to discuss football’s loss to Wake Forest and preview their matchup against NIU. Sports Copy Editor Sam Curtis joins to talk soccer.

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Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)

By Aiden Rutman, Bryce Smith, Brandon Karp and Sam Curtis

Sep 15, 2022

In Episode 4 of “Live from West End”, Lead Sports Analyst Brandon Karp joins Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Sports Podcast Producer Aiden Rutman to discuss what went wrong in football’s loss against Wake Forest and previews their matchup against NIU. Sports Copy Editor Sam Curtis touches on what soccer needs to do to find success in the SEC portion of their schedule.

Further Reading:

Film Room: Getting Jayden McGowan reinvolved: For Vanderbilt to go 3-1 on the season, the Commodores will need to win the turnover battle against Northern Illinois and continue to feed Jayden McGowan the ball.

About the Contributors

Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor

Aiden Rutman (‘25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in human and organizational development and minoring in communication studies. He formerly produced The Hustler’s sports podcast, Live from West End. In addition to writing and podcasting, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan. He loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].

Bryce Smith, Former Sports Editor

Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. Hailing from Chicago, Bryce is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who is also hoping that the Bulls and Blackhawks may one day rekindle their dominance. He can be reached at [email protected].

Brandon Karp, Senior Staff Writer

Brandon Karp ('25) is from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and is studying human and organizational development and political science in Peabody College. You can reach him at [email protected].

Sam Curtis, Former Deputy Sports Editor

Sam Curtis (’24) is from Wallingford, Conn., majoring in human and organizational development and French and minoring in data science in Peabody College. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Sports Copy Editor. When not writing for The Hustler, he cheers on the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Leeds United. Outside of sports, he enjoys traveling and learning about history and philosophy. He can be reached at [email protected].

Alexa White, Former Graphics Director

Alexa White ('23) is from Traverse City, Michigan, and is double-majoring in secondary education and English. When she isn't writing for The Hustler, she is probably teaching, reading or creating art. After graduation, Alexa plans to be an English teacher and hopes to inspire kids to love reading, writing and exploring their creativity in all forms. She can be reached at [email protected].

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