On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Managing Editor Rhea Patney. The episode begins with Rutman and Barbin discussing Vanderbilt Baseball’s scorching 8-1 start to the season. Patney then joins the hosts to give her thoughts on the state of Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball after they’ve five of their last six games. Finally, Rutman and Barbin wrap with their thoughts on Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball – what do they need to do in order to go dancing?
PODCAST: VandyBoys start the season hot, Women’s Basketball struggles and Men’s Basketball looks to punch their ticket to March
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Managing Editor Rhea Patney to discuss the state of Women’s Basketball, as well as Baseball and Men’s Basketball.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Feb 26, 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.
Rhea Patney, Managing Editor
Rhea Patney (‘26) is majoring in medicine, health & society and communication of science & technology with a Spanish minor in the College of Arts and Science. She is from St. Louis and previously served as Deputy Data Director. When not writing for The Hustler, Rhea loves reading, watching women’s sports, playing ultimate frisbee and chasing sunsets with her friends. She can be reached at rhea.patney@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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