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VandySports Podcast

633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratings

VandySports.com's Chris Lee, Billy Derrick, and Joey Dwyer discuss everything related to Vanderbilt football, men's basketball, and baseball, from games and off-field news to recruiting. The show frequently features various Vanderbilt insiders. Thanks to our other sponsors Sutherland & Belk, The Kendrick Group, Stakes, and MyPerfectFranchise.net.

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Episodes

VandySports Pregame Show; Vanderbilt vs. Auburn; Week 10

November 03, 2023 14:37 - 34 minutes

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Auburn matchup (3pm CT/SEC Network) in Nashville with Joey Dwyer and former Auburn QB Jason Campbell.

Rapid Reaction: Jerry Stackhouse Previews Year Five at Vanderbilt

October 31, 2023 23:55 - 27 minutes

Joey Dwyer and Billy Derrick react to Coach Stackhouse's availability on Tuesday, previewing the 2023-24 basketball season.

VandySports Postgame Show | Ole Miss Throttles Vanderbilt 33-7

October 29, 2023 04:09 - 1 hour

Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer react LIVE to Vandy's 7th straight loss to Ole Miss in Oxford.

VandyBoys/Wake Scrimmage Recap; Basketball Secret Scrimmage Notes, Jamie Vinson Commits

October 29, 2023 02:07 - 22 minutes

Billy Derrick + Joey Dwyer report from Hawkins Field following the VandyBoys scrimmage vs. Wake Forest.

VandySports Pregame Show; Vanderbilt @ #12 Ole Miss; Week 9

October 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Ole Miss matchup (6:30pm CT/SEC Network) in Oxford with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer, former Vanderbilt head coach Watson Brown, and RebelGrove.com's Neal McCready.

Ken Seals' Leadership; Finding Hope Down the Stretch; Offensive Mentality

October 25, 2023 14:54 - 52 minutes

Coming out of the bye week, the Commodores travel to Oxford to face Ole Miss on Saturday. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they discuss Ken Seals taking hold at QB, discuss the inexperience at key positions, the best-case scenario this season, look ahead to Ole Miss, and answer your mailbag questions.

Fall Baseball Continues; Ken Seals is QB1; Lee Dort's Injury Status

October 24, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour

Billy Derrick + Joey Dwyer are back with another Tuesday podcast. Today, they discuss the VandyBoys' disappointing weekend in New Jersey, Ken Seals starting vs. Ole Miss, the Auburn kickoff time, breakout candidates for basketball, Lee Dort's injury status, and the potential on the defensive end.

Bye week mailbag with Norman Jordan; Who starts at QB vs. Ole Miss?

October 19, 2023 22:15 - 35 minutes

Former Vanderbilt RB (1979-82) joins Billy Derrick for this week's mailbag episode, including thoughts on the QB situation, the running game struggles, CJ Taylor's status, some history on Vanderbilt Football, and much more.

Our biggest questions heading into another Vanderbilt Basketball season

October 17, 2023 15:07 - 46 minutes

Billy Derrick + Joey Dwyer are back with another Tuesday podcast. Today, they discuss the beginning of fall baseball, the Ole Miss kickoff time, Matt Hayball's recognition, the latest football commitment, takeaways from the secret scrimmage vs. West Virginia, and their three biggest questions heading into year five of Jerry Stackhouse.

Postgame reaction: Georgia beats Vanderbilt 37-20

October 15, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes

Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer provide their takeaways from Vandy’s 37-20 loss to No. 1 Georgia.

VandySports Pregame Show; Vanderbilt vs. No. 1 Georgia; Week 7

October 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Georgia matchup (11am CT/CBS) in Nashville with the following four guests: - What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer - Kevin Ingram, sideline reporter - Vanderbilt Radio Network - Anthony Dasher, managing editor - UGASports.com

Potential Coaching Changes; No More Excuses; Georgia Looms

October 11, 2023 15:03 - 1 hour

After the Florida loss, the Commodores welcome the Georgia Bulldogs this weekend. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to a 5th straight loss, discuss the deep-rooted issues, potential coaching changes in the offseason, look ahead to Georgia, and answer your mailbag questions.

2023-24 Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Season Preview; Mailbag Questions

October 10, 2023 16:22 - 1 hour

Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer dive into the biggest storylines heading into year five of coach Jerry Stackhouse plus, answer your mailbag questions.

VandySports Postgame Show | Florida Dominates Vanderbilt 38-14

October 08, 2023 04:37 - 16 minutes

Joey Dwyer provides his postgame thoughts from Gainesville after the Commodores' fifth straight loss.

VandySports Pregame Show; Vanderbilt @ Florida; Week 6

October 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Florida matchup (3pm CT/SEC Network) in Gainesville with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer + Andrew Allegretta, Play-by-Play Voice - Vanderbilt Radio Network + David Waters "Gator Dave" - Gators Breakdown.

Different QB, Same Result; Mid-Season Grades; The Swamp Awaits

October 04, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour

After the Missouri loss, the Commodores head to Gainesville this weekend. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to a 2nd straight SEC loss, discuss Ken Seals' performance, hand out mid-season grades, look ahead to Florida, and answer your mailbag questions.

VandySports Pregame Show; Vanderbilt vs. Missouri; Week 5

September 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Missouri matchup (3pm CT/SEC Network) in Nashville with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer, Norman Jordan, Color Analyst - Vanderbilt Radio Network, and Jarod Hamilton, PowerMizzou.com.

Same Issues, Different Week; Coach Lea Sends A Message; AJ Swann's status

September 27, 2023 14:48 - 1 hour

After the Kentucky loss, the Commodores turn their attention to Missouri on Saturday. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to yet another mistake-filled loss, discuss AJ Swann's status, break down the defense's improvement, look ahead to Missouri, and answer your mailbag questions.

VandySports Postgame Show: Kentucky beats Vanderbilt 45-28

September 24, 2023 16:53 - 31 minutes

Join Billy Derrick and Luke Wyatt as they react to Vanderbilt's loss to Kentucky in Nashville.

VandySports Pregame Show; Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky; Week 4

September 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Kentucky matchup (11am CT/SEC Network) in Nashville with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer + Kevin Ingram, Vanderbilt sideline reporter + Jeff Drummond, Cats Illustrated.

Ball Security Woes; Margin For Error Remains Small; Ray Davis Returns

September 20, 2023 14:25 - 1 hour

After the brutal UNLV loss, the Commodores turn their attention to Kentucky on Saturday. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to another mistake-filled loss, discuss Vandy's NIL standing, break down London Humphreys' success, look ahead to Kentucky, and answer your mailbag questions.

VandySports Postgame Show: UNLV beats Vanderbilt 40-37

September 17, 2023 04:49 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick + Joey Dwyer as they react to Vandy's loss at UNLV.

VandySports Pregame Show; Vanderbilt @ UNLV; Week 3

September 15, 2023 12:47 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-UNLV matchup (6pm CT/CBS Sports Network) in Las Vegas with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer, Andrew Allegretta, Vanderbilt play-by-play voice, Caleb Herring, former UNLV Quarterback.

Dumb loses more than smart wins; Cornerback struggles continue; Rematch vs. Barry Odom

September 13, 2023 14:41 - 1 hour

After the Wake Forest loss, the Commodores turn their attention to UNLV on Saturday. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to the mistake-filled loss, evaluate the cornerback play, break down the tackling issues, look ahead to UNLV, and answer your mailbag questions.

VandySports Postgame Show | Vanderbilt loses @ Wake Forest 36-20

September 10, 2023 21:29 - 50 minutes

Billy Derrick + Joey Dwyer report from Allegacy Stadium in Winston Salem for an instant reaction following Vanderbilt's 36-20 loss to Wake Forest.

VandySports Pregame Show | Vanderbilt vs. Wake Forest | Week Two

September 08, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday's Vanderbilt-Wake Forest matchup (10am CT/ACC Network) in Winston-Salem with the following four guests: - What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer - Norman Jordan, Vanderbilt radio color analyst - Conor O'Neill, Deacons Illustrated

Sedrick Alexander's Emergence; Special Teams Shines; Rematch Against Wake

September 06, 2023 16:02 - 57 minutes

With the Alabama A&M victory in hand, the Commodores turn their attention to Wake Forest on Saturday. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to the dominant win, evaluate the offensive line, break down the running back room, look ahead to Wake Forest, and answer your mailbag questions.

VandySports Postgame Show | Vanderbilt beats Alabama A&M 47-13

September 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick, Luke Wyatt, and Joey Dwyer LIVE from Chili's on West End for an instant reaction following Vanderbilt's 47-13 win over Alabama A&M.

Pregame Show; Vanderbilt vs. Alabama A&M; Week One

September 01, 2023 15:48 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday night's Vanderbilt-Alabama A&M matchup in Nashville with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer, Kevin Ingram, Vanderbilt sideline reporter, and Ted Dixie, Alabama A&M play-by-play voice.

Injury report after Hawaii win; Questions to answer; Positives to build on; Mailbag questions

August 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour

With the Hawaii victory in hand, the Commodores turn their attention to Alabama A&M on Saturday night. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to the sloppy win, break down the cornerback struggles, explain the lack of a running game, and answer your mailbag questions.

VandySports Postgame show | Vanderbilt beats Hawaii 35-28

August 27, 2023 06:57 - 37 minutes

Billy Derrick + Luke Wyatt provide instant postgame reaction to Vanderbilt's win over Hawaii.

VandySports Pregame show | Vanderbilt vs. Hawaii | Week zero

August 25, 2023 16:22 - 1 hour

Join Billy Derrick as he previews Saturday night's Vanderbilt-Hawaii matchup in Nashville with the following four guests: What to watch for w/ Joey Dwyer + Andrew Allegretta, Vanderbilt play-by-play voice + John Veneri, Hawaii play-by-play voice + Michael Scholl, Vanderbilt Football communications director.

Depth chart reactions, capacity + game predictions, mailbag questions

August 23, 2023 14:31 - 1 hour

With the Hawaii kickoff three days away, the Commodores turn their attention to the Rainbow Warriors on Saturday night. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they react to the first depth chart, give you their game predictions, and answer your mailbag questions.

Which Vanderbilt freshmen can make an impact this season?

August 21, 2023 22:15 - 33 minutes

Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer discuss Vanderbilt's freshman classes in football, basketball and baseball as well as which members of them can make an impact for their programs this season. Football freshmen discussed- Junior Sherrill, London Humphreys, Sedrick Alexander, AJ Newberry, Deago Benson, Kam Johnson, Martel Hight, Bryan Longwell, De'Marion Thomas. Basketball freshmen discussed- Jason Rivera-Torres, Isaiah West, Carter Lang, JaQualon Roberts, Malik Presley, Jordan Williams (redshirt). Bas...

Fall camp progress report, scrimmage notes, your mailbag questions

August 14, 2023 16:14 - 46 minutes

With the second scrimmage of fall camp under their belt, the Commodores turn their attention to the final week of camp. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they recap Sunday's scrimmage, discuss the new-look FirstBank Stadium, and answer your mailbag questions.

What Jerry Stackhouse said in his summer press conference and what it means

August 10, 2023 15:22 - 23 minutes

Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer talk Jerry Stackhouse's opening press conference including commentary of his candid response to Tyrin Lawrence's recruitment, Vanderbilt's confidence in Jason Rivera-Torres, Lee Dort's injury and more.

Fall camp intel w/ Luke Wyatt + Billy Derrick, the mailbag, more

August 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour

With the first scrimmage of fall camp under their belt, the Commodores turn their attention to another week of work. Join Chris Lee, Luke Wyatt, and Billy Derrick as they discuss the standouts from camp thus far + answer your mailbag questions. 

A basketball episode in the midst of fall camp

August 02, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes

With another Vanderbilt basketball season on the horizon, Billy Derrick and Joey Dwyer break down the frontcourt players and take your mailbag questions.

The fall camp mega-preview

July 24, 2023 21:38 - 1 hour

With fall camp starting Wednesday, Chris Lee & Billy Derrick discuss the top storylines heading into the 2023 season. Their talking points include players + position battles to watch, expectations for the offense without any proven tight ends or running backs, the most important position group, and the mailbag questions.

Vanderbilt baseball MLB Draft preview, transfer portal update

July 05, 2023 20:28 - 27 minutes

Chris Lee and Joey Dwyer give a preview of which Vanderbilt players and commitments could go in next week's MLB Draft, talk about transfer portal additions Sawyer Hawks (Air Force) and Jaylen Davis (Samford) as well as thoughts on whether Vanderbilt could land Tennessee's Chase Burns.

The offseason basketball mega-episode, with Joey Dwyer

June 22, 2023 14:09 - 1 hour

Vanderbilt fished Tyrin Lawrence out of the transfer portal and added Evan Taylor (Lehigh), Ven Allen Lubin (Notre Dame) and Tasos Kamateros to a five-man freshman class. So now, does coach Jerry Stackhouse have the roster it takes to advance to his first NCAA tournament? We unpack that question and a whole lot more.

Year-end baseball review with Luke Wyatt, the mailbag, more

June 14, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour

Vanderbilt insider Luke Wyatt joins the show to discuss the baseball season, the gaps between Vanderbilt and other programs, Tim Corbin's future, a grade for this season and more, including answering mailbag questions on other sports. Plus, some thoughts about the future of our podcast at the end of the show.

Back-to-back losses end Vanderbilt's baseball season in the Nashville regional

June 05, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour

Vanderbilt lost a pair of one-run games in the Nashville regional, bringing an abrupt end to the season a week after an SEC tournament championship. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich rewind that and look at what lies ahead for Tim Corbin and the program.

Vandy wins the SEC tournament, earns No. 6 national seed

May 29, 2023 22:44 - 1 hour

The pieces aren't all there, but what is has come together nicely. Vanderbilt advanced through the loser's bracket to win the SEC tournament, with RJ Austin taking home MVP honors. Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt discuss that and Vandy's NCAA tournament draw.

Vanderbilt finds redemption and momentum with a wild series win vs. Arkansas

May 22, 2023 16:51 - 58 minutes

Vanderbilt scored a stunning series win over Arkansas, keyed by an out-of-the-blue, eight-run eight inning in Game Two. And now, the Commodores are a lock to host one weekend and in great position to host two weekends. Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt unwind the weekend, compare Vandy's pitching to the rest of the league and more.

Injuries, competency and stuff people can't say

May 17, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour

Vanderbilt has not been playing well down the stretch as injuries have ravaged the starting rotation. Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt talk about fan frustration around the team and what's fair and unfair in terms of criticisms, and the intricacies of situations that make it hard to know what's really going on (which extends to journalism, too.) There are still plenty of reasons for hope if the Commodores get healthy, but will they?

Injuries, competency and the stuff people can't say

May 17, 2023 17:06 - 1 hour

Vanderbilt has not been playing well down the stretch as injuries have ravaged the starting rotation. Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt talk about fan frustration around the team and what's fair and unfair in terms of criticisms, and the intricacies of situations that make it hard to know what's really going on (which extends to journalism, too.) There are still plenty of reasons for hope if the Commodores get healthy, but will they?

Swept at Florida; is the season on the brink of collapse?

May 15, 2023 17:29 - 1 hour

Vanderbilt was swept at Florida without Carter Holton and Hunter Owen; is either coming back? Can Vanderbilt still host one or two weekends? Is there a confidence problem with hitting? That, and much more, with Chip Fridrich.

Vanderbilt's new radio deal with 102.5 The Game, plus, baseball talk

May 12, 2023 15:06 - 30 minutes

Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta start with a discussion over Vanderbilt baseball heading into the Florida series, then, talk about the school's new radio deal with 102.5.

Vanderbilt beats Louisville, heads to Florida

May 10, 2023 16:34 - 45 minutes

Vanderbilt got clutch hitting and pitching, throwing nine men in a 12-8 win at Louisville on Tuesday night. But will the Commodores have starter Carter Holton going forward? Chris Lee and Luke Wyatt discuss issues in the aftermath of a big win and what would potentially be a key absence should Holton miss time.