Nashville Game Changers

In this episode, Nashville native and former Vanderbilt Baseball star Tony Kemp reflects on his nine years in the MLB, including winning a World Series title with the Houston Astros and the infamous cheating scandal that followed it. Kemp opens up about being part of the first Vandy Boys team to make it to the College Baseball World Series, being named the 2013 SEC Player of the Year, and his favorite memories with Head Coach Tim Corbin. Kemp also discusses the evolution of SEC Baseball and how Nashville would be a great city for an MLB team someday.

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In this episode, Belmont star guard Tuti Jones opens up about the success of the women's basketball program, playing in the 2025 MVC Tournament Championship, and coming back to play for a sixth season in Nashville. Jones, who set the program's NCAA era career steals record in the MVC Tournament quarterfinal, discusses her relentless work ethic in the offseason, improving her skillset, and how her mother influenced her love for basketball at an early age. Jones was named the to the All-MVC Third Team and All-Defensive Team for the 2024-2025 season, and as also named a DI-AAA ADA Scholar-Athlete.

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In this episode, the play-by-play voice of the Nashville Predators, Pete Weber, opens up on his journey in the broadcast booth and beginning his 28th season as the “Voice of the Predators.” Weber reflects on the Preds’ very first game, hosting the Stanley Cup Final, and how Nashville became “Smashville.” Weber and long-time broadcast partner, Terry Crisp, will be inducted into the Preds Golden Hall in Nashville’s game on November 1st vs. Calgary.  

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In this episode, the head coach of Tennessee Tech Women's Basketball, Kim Rosamond, opens up about the legacy she has helped build at TTU and advancing to their 12th NCAA Tournament in 2025. The Golden Eagles are coming off one of their best seasons in program history, having captured both the OVC regular-season and tournament championships for the first time in 25 years. Rosamond also discusses the new team, the move to the Southern Conference next year, and how NIL has impacted modern-day college athletics. 

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In part two of our conversation with Joe Dubin, the 102.5 The Game radio

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In this episode, Nashville native and radio host Joe Dubin opens up about his journey into sports broadcasting, spending 25 years in local news, and how he got the nickname "Big Joe on the Go." Dubin, widely known as "Nashville's Media Darling," discusses the game-changing moment that led him down the path of TV broadcasting and how he got his first job in Nashville. Dubin has been nominated over 20 times for an EMMY, but arguably his most memorable submission was when he won for drawing "stick figures" for the Tennessee basketball game during March Madness. You can listen to Dubin on the Chase & Big Joe Show on 102.5 The Game and also hear him as the radio color analyst for MTSU Football. 

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In this episode, Nashville Christian head football coach Jeff Brothers opens up about coaching the Eagles for the last 16 years, how he first got into coaching, and the life lessons he learned while playing for Vanderbilt Football. Brothers reflects on winning the 2024 Div. II-A State Championship, and the "game-changing" moment that helped the team overcome adversity early in the season. Brothers also discusses 5-star quarterback and UGA commit Jared Curtis, and how the high school football world is being affected by the changes at the college level, specifically NIL and the transfer portal. 

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In this episode, head football coach of Oakland High School, Kevin Creasy, discusses expectations for the 2025 TSSAA high school football season and keys to defending the Class 6A State Championship. Creasy enters his 11th year as the head coach of the Patriots, where in that span he has led the team to five state championships and two runner-up finishes. Creasy reflects on winning the Class 6A State Championship in 2024, including celebrating the moment with his son Kyler. Creasy also discusses how the high school football world has evolved over the last several years, and the effect that the college football transfer portal has had on the high school level. 

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In this episode, Team Penske driver and two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Josef Newgarden previews the upcoming Music City Grand Prix and opens up about growing up in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Newgarden, who is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, reflects on his 14th season in INDYCAR, how much the sport has evolved over the years, and how he fell in love with racing at a young age. Newgarden recently started the Newgarden Family Foundation (NFF) and discusses his passion for helping kids, including writing two children's books, "Josef's BIG Dream" and "Goodnight Racetrack."

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In this episode, NTT IndyCar driver Colton Herta opens up about his journey with Andretti Global, how he first got started in racing, and why he continues to love the sport despite the brutal travel schedule. Herta, who won the 2024 Music City Grand Prix, lived in Nashville for several years before moving to Las Vegas. Herta notes his favorite places to eat in Nashville and why IndyCar belongs in the Music City. 

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