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Tennessee vs. Texas is here, and former Tennessee and NFL player Kahlil McKenzie has a message for the Vols: Make Arch Manning beat you!On this episode of Read & React, McKenzie breaks down Tennessee football's showdown with Texas, the key to slowing down Arch Manning, and why Faizon Brandon doesn't need to be a superhero for the Volunteers to win.After reviewing Tennessee's performance against Kennesaw State, McKenzie explains why the Vols' physical running game, offensive line and defensive execution will be critical against Texas.From David Sanders Jr. versus Colin Simmons to Tennessee's defensive game plan against Manning, McKenzie shares his perspective on what it will take for the Vols to make a statement in their first SEC matchup.Can Tennessee defend Neyland Stadium and settle the debate over who is the real UT?Presented by SLING TV: https://www.sling.com/

Things are getting a little squashy on Rocky Top.Tennessee soccer's Bella Smith and Devin Davis go gourd-to-gourd with Tennessee basketball's Campbell Duncan and Jalen Haralson in the ultimate pumpkin painting showdown. Who has the artistic chops to become the pick of the patch — and whose pumpkin is getting squashed by the competition?While the paint flies, the Vols and Lady Vols tackle some fall favorites: Halloween vs. Thanksgiving, haunted houses vs. corn mazes, scary movies, bonfires, game-day music, Knoxville food spots and plenty more.They also dig into life at Tennessee, Rick Barnes' coaching style, Jalen Haralson's move from Notre Dame to the SEC, why each athlete chose Rocky Top and some absolutely brutal offseason workouts.And just when you think the pumpkin madness is over, they turn the gourds around for a five-minute challenge to PAINT EACH OTHER.Which pumpkin is the GOAT of the gourd patch? Drop your winner in the comments.

Sometimes the best way to break the ice is with a scoop in your hand.New Everything School host Bella Smith takes Tennessee volleyball newcomer Kennedi Rogers to Cruze Farm for ice cream, first impressions and a conversation that quickly goes beyond the court. Between sweet cream, Fruity Pebbles and plenty of laughs, Bella gets to know the personality behind one of the newest Lady Vols.Kennedi opens up about leaving SMU after earning All-Freshman honors, starting over in Knoxville and why she believes Tennessee is the place where she can fully grow into the player she wants to become. She also shares what surprised her about SEC conditioning, the difference she has felt in Tennessee’s support for women’s athletics and why the Lady Vol legacy immediately stood out.The conversation gets even sweeter—and much more chaotic—as Kennedi explains how her leg ended up through a Tennessee facility door, debates Nike versus Adidas, reveals her dream brand partnership and discusses the music, reality shows and TikTok trends that keep her entertained away from volleyball.

Tennessee defensive linemen Daevin Hobbs and Ethan Utley are back on Game Night to talk everything Vols football before fall camp. They discuss Tennessee's biggest breakout candidates, offseason training, new leadership, NBA debates, the upcoming schedule, and behind-the-scenes stories from inside the locker room.The guys also reveal which Tennessee players they believe are ready for huge seasons, discuss life during the offseason, and preview what's ahead as the Vols prepare for another SEC campaign.Chapters:0:00 Noon Games vs Night Games1:00 We're Finally Back2:00 What Changed This Offseason?3:00 Bigger, Stronger & Better4:00 Secrets to Recovery5:00 Summer League Standouts6:00 NFL Draft & Tennessee Alumni7:00 College Football Takes8:00 Biggest Sports Headlines9:00 Our Ultimate NBA Debate10:00 Building the Greatest Starting Five Ever12:30 MJ vs LeBron vs KD15:00 Prime Shaq vs Tim Duncan17:05 Tennessee's Breakout Players25:00 Which Tennessee Game We're Most Excited For27:00 7 PM vs Noon Kickoffs31:00 Best Food Around Knoxville33:00 Future Guests & Fall Camp Plans35:00 Inside Tennessee's New Training Culture41:45 OutroLearn more about our partnership with The Volunteer Club and Tennessee Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/rock-media-launched-as-tennessees-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW ROCK MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://x.com/@therockmediaco► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@rockmediaco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/rockmediaco► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-X4gpL5ZBPKVmyWKpOFWVg► APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-media/id1774498483► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5bgo3Gle472BI9xfET155c#GBO #TennesseeFootball #Vols

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In her final episode as host of Everything School, Kate returns to Regal Soccer Stadium to reflect on her journey as a Tennessee Lady Vol, her time as a student-athlete, the memories that shaped her, and what this podcast has meant over the last two years.

From committing to Tennessee, growing through college athletics, meeting lifelong friends, hosting athlete-driven conversations, and preparing for graduation, Kate opens up about the people, moments, and lessons that made Knoxville feel like home.

Kate also recounts her top 7 favorite podcast moments, what LVFL really means, and her advice to the next host.

Chapters:

0:00 Kate Runyon’s Final Episode

0:47 Back Where It Started

1:03 Why Kate Is Passing the Podcast On

1:19 Growing Up Playing Soccer

1:40 What Kate Needed in a College

2:12 Sponsor Message

3:38 The Reality of College Sports

5:21 Giving Athletes a Platform

5:45 Why Knoxville Is Different

6:59 Kate’s Top 7 Podcast Moments

13:30 Kate’s Advice to Young Athletes

17:09 Advice for the Next Host

18:17 Final Thank You

18:53 Signing Off

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Former Florida State national champion, Super Bowl champion, first-round NFL Draft pick, and longtime NFL offensive lineman Cameron Erving joins Kahlil McKenzie on the first episode of “Read and React” for a real conversation about the game behind the game.

Cam opens up about switching from defensive line to offensive line, being drafted by Cleveland, playing all five offensive line positions, the pressure of being a first-round pick, and what fans often miss when judging NFL players from the outside.

He also breaks down how NIL and the transfer portal are changing college football, why offensive line development matters more than ever, how young players should approach recruiting, and why “the cream will rise to the top.”

Later, Cam reflects on winning a national championship at Florida State, being part of Andy Reid’s first Super Bowl win in Kansas City, the transition from football to fatherhood, coaching young athletes, and what he wants the next generation to understand about discipline, hard work, and having fun.

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Read and React

1:18 What people don’t understand about Cameron Erving’s journey

2:38 Playing all five offensive line positions

3:22 Getting drafted in the 1st-Round

5:22 Why NFL consistency and stability matters

6:29 What fans miss about playing multiple positions

9:59 Trial by fire in Cleveland

16:07 Why offensive linemen want to run the ball

19:24 NIL, the transfer portal, and college football development

23:31 Advice for parents and recruits in the NIL era

25:04 Why NFL teams still find diamonds in the rough

34:27 Morgan & Morgan Debate: national championship ring or Super Bowl ring?

42:17 The 2013 Florida State comeback against Auburn

53:48 Watching his kids play sports

1:04:43 Legacy and closing thoughts

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Camille Spink is one of the fastest swimmers in the country.

But her journey to the top wasn’t easy.

In this episode of Everything School, Camille sits down and speaks up about qualifying for the Olympic Trials at 14, representing Team USA, winning SEC championships, chasing the 2028 Olympics, and much more.

This is the real story behind one of college swimming’s biggest stars.

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Camille Spink

02:33 Growing up around elite swimmers

05:14 Learning from an Olympian coach

09:21 Choosing swimming over basketball

10:44 Olympic Trials at 14

17:07 Chasing the 2028 Olympics

25:27 The Lady Vol culture

32:50 SEC Swimmer of the Year

35:56 “Best moment of my life”

43:21 The legacy she wants to leave

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Daevin Hobbs and Ethan Utley are back with Game Night and tonight the guys are having a hilarious cooking challenge with Charles House III and Isaiah Campbell joining the show. From terrible grilled cheese decisions to Rotel debates, recruiting stories, NBA takes, and insider team stories, this episode knows no bounds.

Who actually won the cooking challenge? Let us know in the comments.

Chapters:

0:00 Meet Charles House III and Isaiah Campbell

2:47 The cooking challenge begins

3:22 Morgan & Morgan

4:38 Best food spots in Charlotte

6:14 Who would win in high school football?

7:21 Why Tennessee stood out in recruiting

8:13 LeBron debate

9:17 Flipping from Clemson to Tennessee

10:29 Favorite moments from the season

16:32 “I’ve never seen Rotel this bad”

22:14 Favorite Music City Bowl memories

28:58 Sundae challenge begins

33:20 Final judging

36:32 Outro

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Tyler Baron joins Game Night to share his college journey, leaving Tennessee, and what life is actually like in the NFL.

From building a legacy with the Volunteers to navigating the transfer portal and ending up in Miami, Tyler opens up about the decisions that changed everything — including why he felt like he was making moves for the wrong reasons.

Tyler also shares what made Tennessee special and what fans don’t see behind the scenes. This is an honest and raw conversation from a current NFL player, and a MUST WATCH for any football fan.

Chapters:

0:00 Introducing Tyler Baron

1:30 Nashville Roots

3:00 Why He Chose Miami

4:20 Leaving Tennessee

5:00 Tennessee Was a Dream Come True

6:30 Best Season at Tennessee

7:40 Favorite Games

9:20 Combine Speed Debate

10:40 Life With the Jets as NFL Rookie

16:20 Handling Pressure at the Highest Level

17:20 Transfer Portal Truth

19:20 Playing Under NFL Legends

28:50 Life as an Investor

32:40 Final Thoughts

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Kahlil McKenzie joins Game Night to talk about his unique path from Tennessee to the NFL — including being drafted as an offensive lineman despite never playing as an offensive lineman before.

In this episode, Kahlil shares valuable experiences from the reality of transitioning from college to the NFL, how the NFL is a full-time job, what makes Tennessee so special, and his coaching dreams after playing.

This is a must watch for any NFL, SEC, or Tennessee fan.

Chapters:

0:45 Meet Kahlil McKenzie

1:30 Number One Recruit Experience

3:50 Why He Chose Tennessee

6:00 Missing the Locker Room

7:15 The NFL Transition Begins

8:30 Learning O-Line Under Pressure

10:45 NFL Reality: “This Is NOT a Game”

18:45 Life After Football

23:00 Tennessee’s Future

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