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 Nolawi Solomon and Editor-in-Chief of the Vanderbilt Hustler Barrie Barto. The episode begins with Solomon speaking with the guys about the importance of the VandyBoys’ sweep of the Gators, their excellent midweek play and whether he thinks they can host a Regional. The three then discuss the transfer portal, most notably Jalen Carey’s departure to rival Tennessee. Solomon leaves and Barto joins to conduct a draft of the best sports moments over the last four years at Vanderbilt.
PODCAST: VandyBoys sweep the Gators, transfer portal updates and a big draft
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Senior Staffer Nolawi Solomon and Editor-in-Chief of the Vanderbilt Hustler Barrie Barto to discuss the VandyBoys’ big sweep of Florida, a busy transfer portal week and the best sports moments from the last four years at Vanderbilt.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Apr 9, 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.
Nolawi Solomon, Senior Staffer
Nolawi Solomon is majoring in economics and public policy in the College of Arts and Science. When he’s not writing about Vanderbilt sports, you can find him either binge-watching sitcoms, playing tennis or obsessing about everything Boston sports, especially the Red Sox. You can reach him at nolawi.d.solomon@vanderbilt.edu.
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 barbara.a.barto@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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