On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin have the pleasure of being joined by Deputy Sports Editor Grace Hall and Former Sports Editor Bryce Smith. The episode begins with Rutman and Barbin getting the update from Hall on the VandyBoys’ projected starters and rotation, as well as her expectations headed into the season. Smith then joins the hosts to give his thoughts on the state of Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball following a home loss to No. 1 Auburn last night. Finally, Rutman and Barbin wrap with their thoughts on Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball following a loss to Texas last week.
PODCAST: VandyBoys baseball preview and basketball update with Grace Hall and Bryce Smith
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Grace Hall and Former Sports Editor Bryce Smith to both preview baseball and provide an update on both basketball programs.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Feb 12, 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 aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu.
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 jonah.z.barbin@vanderbilt.edu.
Grace Hall, Deputy Sports Editor
Grace Hall (‘26) is from Belfast, Maine, and is majoring in public policy studies with a minor in legal studies in the College of Arts and Science. Grace previously served as the Assistant Sports Specialist for Revenue Sports. She is also president of the Vanderbilt Club Field Hockey team and the Vanderbilt Sports and Society Club. When not writing for the Hustler, you can find her watching the Boston Red Sox or Celtics or at a concert. You can reach her at grace.hall@vanderbilt.edu.
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 bryce.t.smith@vanderbilt.edu.
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 alexa.v.white@vanderbilt.edu.
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