On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Lead Sports Analyst Adams Burns. The trio begin by talking about Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball and their disappointing second halfs against Oklahoma and Florida. They then breakdown Mikayla Blakes’ historic 53 point outing against Florida, as well as what the Vanderbilt Women need to improve on to make a deep tournament run. Finally, Rutman, Barbin and Burns question how the Mavericks could possibly trade Luka Dončić, as well as give their Super Bowl predictions.
PODCAST: Season 3, Episode 24: History amongst disappointment
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Lead Sports Analyst Adam Burns to discuss the week of Vanderbilt Basketball, the NBA Trade Deadline and the Super Bowl.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Feb 5, 2025
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].
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].
Adam Burns, Lead Sports Analyst
Adam Burns (‘27) is from Scottsdale, Arizona, and studies human & organizational development, business and data science in Peabody College. When not writing for The Hustler, you can find him playing sports, spending time outdoors or exploring new places. He is also an extremely passionate Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Diamondbacks fan. You can reach him 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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