PODCAST: A Missouri Loss and some questionable takes

On episode 7 of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman are joined by first-time podcaster Jonah Barbin to discuss Vanderbilt Football and Soccer.

Barrie Barto

Jayden McGowan looks for space over the middle of the field in Vanderbilt’s loss to Missouri on Sept. 30, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Barrie Barto)

By Aiden Rutman, Jonah Barbin and Andrew Wilf

Oct 5, 2023

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.

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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, and he loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].

Jonah Barbin, Sports Podcast Producer

Jonah Barbin (‘25) is majoring in human and organizational development and cinema and media studies. In addition to writing about sports, you can catch him acting, scouring the fantasy football waiver wire, playing golf and fantasizing about what Odell Beckham Jr.’s career would have been if the Giants never traded him. You can reach him at [email protected].

Andrew Wilf, Former Sports Editor

Andrew Wilf (’24) is Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He is from Livingston, N.J., and is majoring in history and minoring in business. He joined the sports staff his freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor. Beyond writing for The Hustler, he is also the host of Anchor Analysis, Commodore Clash and Live From West End. In his free time, Andrew enjoys watching the NFL and playing golf. He can be reached at [email protected].

Barrie Barto, Editor-in-Chief

Barrie Barto ('25) is majoring in medicine, health & society and communication of science & technology with a neuroscience minor in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Photography Director. When she’s not hiking in Percy Warner, you can find Barrie cheering on the St. Louis Blues or tracking down the best gluten-free food in Nashville. She can be reached at [email protected].

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