VandySports Podcast
633 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsVandySports.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
A sweep by Tennessee leaves the VandyBoys in unfamiliar territory
April 06, 2022 21:10 - 45 minutesChris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Tennessee's sweep of Vanderbilt and the Commodores' recent swoon that's culminated in a five-game SEC losing streak. Chris and Chip dissect the difference in program culture and how that's affected recruiting and talk about Vanderbilt's hitting issues and what could come next.
Kevin Ingram previews the VandyBoys vs. the Vols
March 31, 2022 18:47 - 29 minutesChris Lee and Kevin Ingram go over the state of Vanderbilt's offense and pitching and examine some key variables heading into the weekend.
Previewing the VandyBoys and the Vols, and more
March 30, 2022 20:56 - 40 minutesShould Vanderbilt be concerned about losing a series to South Carolina? What could do about its third starter? How legit is Tennessee? Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich tackle that, and much more.
Thoughts on a. 17-game wining streak and Vanderbilt's new logo
March 24, 2022 18:36 - 1 hourChris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt's pitching depth, how the lineup contains few easy outs and a lot more in a one-hour conversation about Vanderbilt baseball. Plus, the two give their thoughts on the school's new logo.
Vanderbilt's balanced lineup, plus, a feel for where the Commodores rank in SEC baseball this year
March 23, 2022 15:55 - 26 minutesMaybe it's the schedule, but Vanderbilt's hitters are striking out less and are a formidable group from top to bottom. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss this, plus, a little talk about Scotty Pippen and the way the basketball season ended.
Vanderbilt heads to the NIT quarterfinals to face Xavier
March 21, 2022 21:43 - 27 minutesBehind 32 points from Scotty Pippen Jr., Vanderbilt has advanced to the NIT quarterfinals with a road trip to Xavier awaiting. Topics include Pippen's potential return next year, Jordan Wright's recent outstanding play and more.
Vandy hoops catches fire at the right time
March 17, 2022 16:10 - 27 minutesVanderbilt has won three of its last four basketball games, including a opening-round NIT win over Belmont, and yet its most impressive game may have been a loss to Kentucky. Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram discuss Jordan Wright's great two-game stretch, post success with Liam Robbins and Quentin Millora Brown and other hoops topics before moving on to baseball to end the podcast.
Vanderbilt's ridiculous pitching depth
March 10, 2022 18:13 - 43 minutesChris Lee and Andrew Allegretta begin with a brief conversation about Vanderbilt's SEC tournament romp over Georgia before talking baseball. Topics include pitching and lineup depth, Dominic Keegan's plate judgment, a lot of guys who can get on base, the power surge in Hawaii and more.
Vandy' pitching, hitting come together in Hawaii
March 08, 2022 20:54 - 39 minutesVanderbilt's bats were good for most of the weekend at Hawaii, and its pitching was good for all of the weekend, as the Commodores had a four-game road sweep. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich rewind that series, including Carter Holton's near=perfect game, plus, hot hitting by Javier Vaz, Dominic Keegan and others. Chris and Chip also answer some questions about how the lineup and rotation could settle heading into SEC play.
On whether Vandy can get to the NIT, and next year
March 04, 2022 22:12 - 38 minutesChris Lee and Sam Phalen discuss Scotty Pippen's great play, and what it might take to make the NIT this year. Also, some grades of Jerry Stackhouse in different areas for this year, and a look at next year's roster and where needs must be addressed in the transfer portal.
Who's on first? plus, hoops talk
March 02, 2022 21:36 - 23 minutes:Chris Lee and Kevin Ingram have a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Vanderbilt's women winning an SEC tournament game, moves to talk about Scotty Pippen's fantastic performances in a string of close losses and then ends with talk about Vanderbilt's deep pitching staff as well as its revolving door at first base.
Concerns and surprises heading into the third week of baseball
March 01, 2022 17:59 - 49 minutesChris Lee and Chip Fridrich have a wide-ranging conversation about what they've seen through seven games of the Vanderbilt baseball season. Topics include concerns on both hitting and pitching, where positional battles are settling at third, first and catcher and also, the abundance of strike-throwing and left-handed options that the team didn't have a year ago.
Arms, lineup depth create good options for the VandyBoys
February 23, 2022 20:25 - 36 minutesVanderbilt showed impressive pitching depth in the opening weekend, and the Commodores have some potentially-productive bats off the bench we didn't see much in the first weekend, too. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss that and in particular, talk about the flexibility of the options on the right side of the infield and at DH.
What we learned about Vanderbilt baseball from the Oklahoma State series
February 22, 2022 17:55 - 1 hourVanderbilt's pitching was better than expected, while its defense and hitting were not. Chris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about the abundance of arms the Commodores have (and where they might fit), the tremendous offensive performances by Javier Vaz and Spencer Jones, the middle-of-the-order hitting struggles, a defensive effort that wasn't up to standard and more.
A win over Texas A&M sets up a big finish
February 22, 2022 01:15 - 26 minutesVandy beats Texas A&M, Scotty Pippen Jr. is on fire, Liam Robbins is healthy and playing well and suddenly, Vanderbilt basketball has a lot to play for.
Pippen shines in a loss, and a preview of the Oklahoma State series
February 18, 2022 00:41 - 28 minutesChris Lee and Kevin Ingram rewind a loss at Auburn that included a great game by Scotty Pippen Jr. and more minutes than expected from Liam Robbins, but also an unexpected absence from Rodney Chatman. The two also preview the weekend series against a tough Oklahoma State team.
2022 Vanderbilt baseball preview
February 17, 2022 20:17 - 44 minutesChris Lee and Chip Fridrich talk about Vanderbilt's 2022 roster, including the surprise announcement of a starting rotation of Chris McElvain, Nick Maldonado and Carter Holton, the unknown bullpen situation and a lineup that may be better than a lot of people think.
Will Perdue, on the state of Vanderbilt basketball
February 15, 2022 21:43 - 54 minutesChris Lee and Will Perdue embark on a long conversation about the state of Vanderbilt basketball, coaching, recruiting, talent and facilities.
Why Vanderbilt is winning basketball games
February 10, 2022 14:28 - 34 minutesChris Lee and Sam Phalen discuss the returns of Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins, what that's meant for other players and what that's meant for the team's win-loss record.
A conversation on hoops wins and baseball speculation
February 09, 2022 20:36 - 51 minutesAndrew Allegretta and Chris Lee talk about what's going well in Vandy's two-game hoops winning streak and why Liam Robbins and Rodney Chatman are important. The second half of the podcast deals with baseball, with hot topics being Nick Maldonado's role, Enrique Bradfield's draft stock and the structure of Vanderbilt's schedule.
Luke List, on winning the Farmer's Insurance Open and his time at Vandy
February 04, 2022 19:16 - 46 minutesChris Lee and Will Perdue interview former Vanderbilt golfer Luke List, just days after he won the Farmer's Insurance Open. Luke talks about the mental side of golf, what he went through during the ups and downs of his four rounds (and the two-hour wait for the playoff), what it meant to his family, what Vanderbilt means to him and more.
A near-miss at Kentucky at a second chance at an upset with LSU
February 03, 2022 17:03 - 22 minutesVanderbilt took Kentucky to the final minutes in Lexington, thanks to Scotty Pippen Jr.'s 33 points. Now, the Commodores return home and have a shot at an upset with a reeling LSU team on Saturday.
Expectations, standards and criticism
February 01, 2022 23:52 - 40 minutesChris Lee and Sam Phalen have a broad conversation about Vanderbilt basketball that goes in many directions in both the short- and long-term.
What needs to happen for a hoops turnaround this season
January 26, 2022 17:07 - 18 minutesFor Vanderbilt basketball to get better, a few things have to happen, and Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss them.
The basketball season can still go many ways and we discuss about all of them
January 25, 2022 22:04 - 49 minutesChris Lee and Sam Phalen take a bunch of listener questions, and tackle topics like whether the Commodores have underachieved or overachieved, what things look like with and without Liam Robbins and Rodney Chatman, what the narrow path to .500 in SEC play looks like, who's been to blame when things go wrong, what happens when the 'Dores win games they weren't supposed to win and much more.
Will Perdue, on chancellor Daniel Diermeier, the state of Vandy hoops and more
January 21, 2022 01:48 - 1 hourFormer Commodore and Chicago Bulls basketball star Will Perdue will be a regular on the VandySports podcast going forward, and in his first appearance of 2022, Perdue shares his opinion of Daniel Diermeier and the state of athletics changes around Vanderbilt. Perdue tells why former athletes have felt like they're not valued by the school, explains what he's liked about Jerry Stackhouse and more.
Two close games, two different outcomes
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutesVanderbilt held on to beat Georgia, but couldn't finish in the final minute vs. Tennessee in basketball. Vandy's Kevin Ingram discusses each game and answers listener questions, while he and Chris Lee end the show talking about the D1 Baseball poll (and several Vandy opponents in it) as well as the upcoming "ADD Saturday" for Nashville sports fans.
How football gets better, long-term
January 13, 2022 23:24 - 1 hourChris Lee and Seabass begin with a discussion of Vanderbilt's cursed basketball program and how this year's roster was built. That turns to a longer discussion about the football rebuild, how long that may take and what the Commodores need to do to get that right.
Speed kills
January 12, 2022 17:14 - 35 minutesGeorgia's national title victory showed the importance of speed, and the Commodores got a big upgrade in their football recruiting class, which was helped this weekend by the addition of Daniel Martin. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta discuss that, the trouble Vandy's had in the paint in two basketball losses and also talk some baseball.
When the parts fit together
January 07, 2022 17:56 - 44 minutesVanderbilt may not be one of the SEC's most talented teams, but the Commodores seem to be buying into what coach Jerry Stackhouse is selling, with many players knowing their roles and playing them well. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that amidst a four-game winning streak and talk som football at the end.
Ken Seals reviews his 2021 season
January 06, 2022 18:12 - 35 minutesVanderbilt's Ken Seals does his first after-the-season podcast, offering a review of his season and also discussing some previously-undisclosed health issues. Seals looks forward to next year and tells where he'd like to improve, as well as answer audience questions.
Vandy stacks back-to-back big wins away from home
January 05, 2022 16:37 - 23 minutesVanderbilt has now scored two significant wins in its last two games, both away from home and the latest coming in a 75-74 win at Arkansas that snapped the Razorbacks' 16-game home winning streak. Vanderbilt play-by-play man Kevin Ingram breaks down what happened, including the Commodores surviving an eventful final two minutes that included Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jordan Wright both fouling out.
Vanderbilt takes home a title in Hawaii; what can we take from that?
December 29, 2021 21:03 - 27 minutesVanderbilt went 2-0 in its Hawaii trip thanks to Scotty Pippen Jr., but also some great supporting play from Quentin Millora-Brown. Sam Phalen talks about that, what Rodney Chatman's return means, when Liam Robbins may be back and more.
Rodney Chatman's back; here's what that means for Vanderbilt basketball
December 20, 2021 23:48 - 24 minutesRodney Chatman returned to the floor and had just two points and two assists vs. Austin Peay, but Sam Phalen tells why his impact should go way beyond that. He and Chris Lee guess at minutes ahead for Chatman (and who loses them) and whether Chatman fits better at point guard or off the ball.
The state of Vanderbilt football, post-National Signing Day
December 17, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutesIs there finally some reason for optimism around Vanderbilt football? While progress is going to be slow given the size of the Commodores' rebuild, we give you reasons why the program took a big step forward under coach Clark Lea on Tuesday, and discuss a few players we really liked. Also, some discussion of where the portal can help Vanderbilt, and how the Commodores can gain realistically gain some ground even when they're still near the bottom of the SEC's recruiting rankings.
Kevin Ingram talks National Signing Day, hoops struggles
December 16, 2021 16:53 - 25 minutesKevin Ingram joins the podcast to give his impressions of Vanderbilt's football signing class, what's going on with the hoops struggles, and how Jamaine Mann could be a bigger part of the basketball rotation going forward.
What's going wrong in Vanderbilt's basketball losing skid?
December 13, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutesThe schedule's gotten tougher for Vandy hoops, and the results haven't been good. Chris Lee and Sam Phalen speak about why Vanderbilt's struggled with just about every facet of offense, and where Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins could make things better.
The state of Vanderbilt football, Part 1
December 10, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutesNational Signing Day is coming in days, and Clark Lea's staff has been picking up momentum. Chris Lee and Seabass discuss that, Vandy's losses in the transfer portal, the challenges Lea faces with his current roster and more, including the answering of several listener questions.
The defense is working and the offense isn't
December 09, 2021 20:19 - 39 minutesRight now, the Commodores are playing solid defense, but the offensive part has surprisingly failed. Chris Lee and Andrew Allegretta talk about that, discuss calling games from different vantage points and venues and also answer mailbag questions.
Commodores develop some depth with Robbins, Chatman sidelined
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutesVanderbilt is 5-1 thanks to contributions from several players, including Myles Stute and Tyrin Lawrence. We talk about some players who've stepped up, and what the team will look like if the 'Dores get Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins back.
Evaluating a 5-1 hoops start with improved defense
December 01, 2021 16:58 - 26 minutesVanderbilt's Kevin Ingram joins the podcast to talk about a 5-1 start in hoops, led by better effort on the defensive end despite the loss of Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins. He and host Chris Lee talk about how Myles Stute stepped forward with a 20-point night on a balanced team, and look ahead to a few meaningful games in the next two weeks.
Talking football, Thanksgiving and candy, with Ken Seals
November 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourVanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals updates us on his health, and also talks about how the offense and Mike Wright took strides in the loss to Ole Miss. Seals answers mailbag questions about many things, including what Thanksgiving week is like, what the season's last game means, what other quarterbacks in the league have impressed him, plus, the really important topics of Thanksgiving food, ice cream and candy.
Are football and hoops getting better?
November 24, 2021 23:04 - 1 hourIt's been a tough stretch for Vanderbilt football and hoops in the last three years, but are there at least faint signs of life? Chris Lee and Seabass discuss what they're seeing, and also give a few stats that maybe point to improvement also. The two also attack a bunch of questions in the mailbag with topics including the offensive line and quarterback play, football recruiting, the madness of the coaching carousel (and coaching salaries) and Scotty Pippen Jr.'s pro stock.
Ken Seals reacts to new facilities
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutesVanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals tells us what he thinks about the facilities improvements that the school discussed last week, praises three offensive teammates and answers a fan's question about last week's uniform selection.
Early takes on Vandy hoops
November 17, 2021 19:02 - 23 minutesVanderbilt play-by-play man Kevin Ingram shares his thoughts on Vanderbilt hoops, including how Scotty Pippen Jr. can take over games, Jordan Wright's improvement, Myles Stute's role, when Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins might return and what he's seen from the freshmen so far. Also, Kevin spends a few minutes reflecting on Vanderbilt's facilities announcement.
We react to Vanderbilt's massive facilities announcement
November 12, 2021 22:25 - 50 minutesVanderbilt announced a major facilities upgrade on Friday and Chris Lee and Seabass share their same-day reactions. What do they think of what was done? When does Chris think things will be completed? What's in it of note? We cover a lot of ground in Friday's episode, and also touch on how Jerry Stackhouse's last two recruiting classes have potential to change the program's trajectory.
What we learned from an opening-night hoops win
November 11, 2021 20:27 - 38 minutesChris Lee and Andrew Allegretta share observations on Vanderbilt's 91-72 win over Alabama State to open the hoops season. Topics include how Jordan Wright and Myles Stute stepped up to help Scotty Pippen Jr. with the scoring burden, Jamaine Mann's double-double and what we saw from freshmen Peyton Daniels, Gabe Dorsey and Shane Dezonie. Plus, the two preview the Kentucky football game.
Ken Seals on his health, and what an in-season coaching change is like
November 09, 2021 03:00 - 31 minutesVanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals updates us on the health of his finger, talks about what it was like for the team to go through a mid-season coaching change a year ago, reflects on what the team learned from the Missouri game, tells us what football he watched on his off week and answers several mailbag questions.
D1's Aaron Fitt shares what he saw from Vanderbilt baseball this fall
November 04, 2021 19:52 - 48 minutesD1Baseball's Aaron Fitt shares detailed notes on what he saw from Carter Holton, Patrick Reilly, Miles Garrett and Grayson Moore, as well as thoughts on Vanderbilt's loaded lineup and freshmen Davis Diaz and Rob Gordon. We pack a lot of VandyBoys talk into a 48-minute episode.
A possible facilities delay, Jedi mind tricks with Seabass and more
October 28, 2021 22:14 - 59 minutesVanderbilt has set forth no time table on ground=breaking for facilities; why might that be? We have a theory. Also, hear Chris read Seabass's mind on what he's thinking about a new offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt, hear how Vanderbilt's academic schedules for football compare with other schools and more.