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Live from West End is the Vanderbilt Hustler's official sports podcast. Hosted Weekly by Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen, the podcast is the number one destination for all things Vanderbilt Sports. In addition to covering a wide breadth of Vanderbilt Athletic topics, Andrew and Henry host numerous guests, including Hustler Alumni, current Hustler editors, local media workers and social media personalities. Produced by: Henry Oelhafen

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Live from West End is the Vanderbilt Hustler's official sports podcast. Hosted Weekly by Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen, the podcast is the number one destination for all things Vanderbilt Sports. In addition to covering a wide breadth of Vanderbilt Athletic topics, Andrew and Henry host numerous guests, including Hustler Alumni, current Hustler editors, local media workers and social media personalities. Produced by: Henry Oelhafen

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English


Episodes
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Season 2, Episode 32: Seniors bid farewell

4/24/2024
On this final episode of the academic year, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editors Anish Mago and Sam Curtis reflect on their time at Vanderbilt. They discuss their favorite stories while working at the Hustler and reminisce on special moments from their four years. They finish by discussing their future plans and giving advice to younger writers.

Duration:00:29:58

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Season 2, Episode 31: Byington's offseason and Vanderbilt Baseball's recent struggles

4/19/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis. The trio begin by discussing head coach Mark Byington's offseason and the program's several recent transfer portal commitments. They then move on to discuss what went wrong in Vanderbilt Baseball's series loss to Texas A&M and what needs to improve against Florida. Finally, the trio finish with Anything but Vandy.

Duration:00:28:17

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Season 2, Episode 30: Skip Bayless joins the show, reflects on time at Vanderbilt

4/14/2024
On this special episode of Live from West End, Skip Bayless, A&S ’74, joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen on Zoom to talk about his Vanderbilt experience. Also in the show, Bayless talks about the 2024 NFL draft, NIL and what he likes to do outside of sports journalism. He also details how Vanderbilt can stay competitive in the SEC and the upcoming NBA Playoffs.

Duration:00:26:21

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Season 2, Episode 29: Mark Byington's offseason and the VandyBoys' LSU series

4/5/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Anish Mago. The trio begin by discussing Mark Byington's opening press conference and what he needs to do this offseason to construct a winning team. They then move on to discuss the VandyBoys' sweep over Missouri and this weekend's LSU series. Finally, the trio finishes by discussing both the women's and men's Final Four and Anything but Vandy.

Duration:00:31:58

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Season 2, Episode 28: Paul Finebaum joins the show to talk new head coach Mark Byington and Vanderbilt Football

3/27/2024
On this week's special episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by special guest and ESPN personality Paul Finebaum. They begin by discussing new Vanderbilt Men's Basketball head coach Mark Byington and how he can rebuild the program. The trio move on to discuss all things Vanderbilt Football, including Clark Lea's movements in the offseason and goals for the 2024 season. Paul finishes by speaking about what he likes to do in his free time and gives advice to future student journalists.

Duration:00:31:30

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Season 2, Episode 27: Women's basketball goes dancing and Jerry Stackhouse's firing

3/19/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Lead Sports Analyst David Hernandez for the first time this semester. The trio begin by discussing the recent firing of head coach Jerry Stackhouse and new potential candidates for the position. They then move on to talk about Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and its matchup with Columbia in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. Finally, they end with Vanderbilt Baseball and Anything but Vandy.

Duration:00:31:52

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Season 2, Episode 26: Is Vanderbilt Women's Basketball in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, VandyBoys get hot in Houston

3/4/2024
On this episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis. The trio start by discussing the win streak for women's basketball and preview the upcoming SEC Tournament. They also discuss how far this team can make it in postseason play. The trio briefly touch on Jerry Stackhouse's potential firing and then move on to talk about Vanderbilt Baseball's successful weekend in Houston. To finish, Henry, Sam and Andrew discuss Anything but Vandy.

Duration:00:35:32

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Season 2, Episode 25: Robbie Weinstein joins the show, talks Jerry Stackhouse's future

2/27/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by former Sports Editor Robbie Weinstein. The trio discuss Robbie's time at the Vanderbilt Hustler and how he feels about the current state of Vanderbilt Men's Basketball. They also touch on Clark Lea's traction in the transfer portal and how NIL has shaped Vanderbilt athletics.

Duration:00:27:26

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Season 2, Episode 24: Is Stackhouse gone? Plus, takeaways from the VandyBoys opening weekend

2/22/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen are joined by Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis for the second time this semester. The trio discuss how Stackhouse's time on West End may be dwindling and how the women's basketball team can make the NCAA Tournament. They also review the baseball team's recent opening series and what they need to improve against Gonzaga this coming weekend. To finish, the trio discuss final things to do before you graduate and which housing is best on Vanderbilt's campus.

Duration:00:30:44

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Season 2, Episode 23: Previewing the VandyBoys and inconsistency on the hardwood

2/13/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen and Assistant Sports Specialist Grace Hall hit the studio to discuss the inconsistencies on the hardwood for men's and women's basketball and preview the upcoming Vanderbilt Baseball season. They walk through the strong pitching staff for the Commodores and what this team needs to do to make it back to Omaha. The pair finish with some hot takes and Anything But Vandy.

Duration:00:29:10

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Season 2, Episode 22: Clark Lea joins the show

2/8/2024
On this special episode of Live from West End, Vanderbilt Football head coach Clark Lea joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Assistant Sports Specialist Grace Hall in the studio. Lea discusses Vanderbilt's new offensive coordinator Tim Beck, the newest signing class, his relationship with Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan and so much more.

Duration:00:18:00

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Season 2, Episode 22: Clark Lea joins the show

2/8/2024
On this special episode of Live from West End, Vanderbilt Football head coach Clark Lea joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Assistant Sports Specialist Grace Hall in the studio. Lea discusses Vanderbilt's new offensive coordinator Tim Beck, the newest signing class, his relationship with Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan and so much more.

Duration:00:18:00

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Season 2, Episode 21: Basketball struggles and bowling with Jayce

2/7/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen welcome Assistant Sports Specialist Jayce Pollard to the studio for the first time this semester. The trio begin by discussing Vanderbilt Men's Basketball's latest win over Missouri and preview its matchup with the Kentucky. They move on to discuss the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball team's four game losing streak and how they can pull off an upset against LSU. Jayce also takes Andrew and Henry through the start of the spring season for Vanderbilt Women's Bowling. The trio finish with Anything but Vandy and hot takes.

Duration:00:36:21

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Season 2, Episode 20: Facing Adversity

2/3/2024
On this week's episode, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen hit the studio to discuss all things Vanderbilt basketball. The duo start by discussing the the recent hardships that the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball team has faced in the past few games. They move on to discuss what has continued to plague the Vanderbilt Men's Basketball team. The pair finish with hot takes and "Anything But Vandy."

Duration:00:28:12

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Season 2, Episode 19: Shea Ralph's culture and Stackhouse's downfall

1/25/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen welcome Deputy Sports Editor Anish Mago into the studio. The trio discuss whether Jerry Stackhouse is on the hot seat and what has plagued this Vanderbilt Men's Basketball team so far this season. They move on to discuss the success of Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and how Shea Ralph has built a powerhouse program on West End. They end with hot takes and discussion of the NFL Playoffs.

Duration:00:31:11

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Season 2, Episode 18: Vanderbilt community roundtable

1/19/2024
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen sit down with several former and current Vanderbilt students to discuss the state of Vanderbilt athletics. Guests discuss the Vanderbilt Football offseason, the success of Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and the struggling Vanderbilt Men's Basketball team. Each guest also talked through their hot take for Vanderbilt sports in 2024.

Duration:00:37:38

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Season 2, Episode 17: SEC play heats up for Women's and Men's basketball

1/11/2024
In the first episode of the 2024 calendar year, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor Sam Curtis and Sports Copy Editor Henry Oelhafen hit the studio to record Live From West End. The trio discuss the success of Vanderbilt Women's Basketball and how Shea Ralph can continue this win streak. They move on to discuss Vanderbilt Men's Basketball. Finally, they end by discussing "Anything but Vandy" and hot takes for the new year.

Duration:00:32:07

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Season 2, Episode 16: Coaching dilemmas and the Ralph standard

12/7/2023
On the final episode of the 2023 calendar year, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf, Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Assistant Spots Specialist Jonah Barbin hit the studio to record Live from West End. The trio discusses the transfer problems that have occurred for Vanderbilt Football over the past two weeks. They move on to an in-depth discussion on which four teams should have made the college football playoff. Finally, they end by comparing the differing success of men's and women's basketball and the coaching styles of Shea Ralph and Jerry Stackhouse.

Duration:00:39:49

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Season 2, Episode 15: A farewell to football and the ACC/SEC Challenge

11/30/2023
On this week's episode of Live from West End, Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman welcome Staff Writer Henry Oelhafen into the studio for the second time this Fall. The trio discusses football's bleak ending and what this offseason looks like in terms of the transfer portal and assistant coaches futures. They then move on to discuss men's and women's basketball and their upcoming matchups with ACC opponents Boston College and NC State. They end with hot takes and discussions of their favorite video games and thanksgiving dishes.

Duration:00:35:42

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Season 2, Episode 14: Coaching criticisms, plus Frankie's last dance

11/15/2023
As the football season nears its end, Deputy Sports Editor Frankie Sheehy joins Sports Editor Andrew Wilf and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman in the studio. On today's episode, the three discuss what went wrong during football's ninth straight loss against South Carolina last weekend. They move on to discuss mens' basketball's recent win over UNCG and women's basketball's win over Fairfield. They end with a preview of the VandyBoys' season and an emotional homage to Frankie's time with the Hustler.

Duration:00:30:01