On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Former Sports Editor Justin Hershey. The episode begins with Hershey dishing his thoughts on Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball’s transfer portal work – how are they going to replace the scoring of Jason Edwards? The trio then discusses Vanderbilt Baseball’s huge sweep of No. 5 Georgia. Will this be the series that really gets them hot down the stretch? Finally, Rutman and Barbin ask for Hershey’s take on Vanderbilt Athletics as a whole – how have the programs evolved since Hershey was the Sports Editor?
PODCAST: Former Sports Editor Justin Hershey joins to talk transfer portal, VandyBoys and Vanderbilt Athletics as a whole
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by former Sports Editor Justin Hershey to talk all things new in Vanderbilt sports.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Apr 23, 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].
Justin Hershey, Former Sports Editor
Justin Hershey (’22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process.
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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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