On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Senior Staffer Tristan Rutman. The episode begins with both Rutmans and Barbin discussing the keys for Vanderbilt Women’s and Men’s Basketball as they await their NCAA Tournament bids. Rutman and Barbin then talk Vanderbilt Baseball – is the team good enough to contend with the best of the best?
PODCAST: Vanderbilt Women’s and Men’s Basketball are both primed to make the NCAA Tournament while Vanderbilt Baseball struggles
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Senior Staffer Tristan Rutman to discuss the looming NCAA Tournament bids for both basketball programs, as well as Vanderbilt Baseball’s early struggles.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Mar 5, 2025
About the Contributors
Aiden Rutman, Former Sports Editor
Aiden Rutman (‘25) was a student in Peabody College who majored in human and organizational development and minored in communication studies. He also 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, Former Sports Podcast Producer
Jonah Barbin (‘25) majored 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].
Tristan Rutman, Deputy Sports Editor
Tristan Rutman (’28) is from Dillon, Colorado, and is majoring in cognitive studies in Peabody College. He is a devoted Giants, Nets and Yankees fan and is incredibly enthusiastic about Vanderbilt Sports. In addition to sports, Tristan loves to exercise, spend time outdoors and try new foods. 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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