Vandy247 Podcast

By Bleav, Vandy247.com, Chris LeeSports Football

Vandy247 Podcast episodes

July 15Vanderbilt has a spectacularly-successful 2026 MLB Draft--and it might get better
The Commodores got several truly elite high-school signees through the draft as recruiting coordinator Ty Blankmeyer did phenomenal work.

But one player who was drafted, plus another elite signee who was picked, are both likely to be at Vanderbilt next season.

There are two commonalities of schools that got players through the draft--and Vanderbilt has both.

The importance of Designated Student Athletes to the roster.

A look at what the lineup and pitching staff could look like.

And more.

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48 min
July 09Vanderbilt lands Gabe Nesmith and Shane Brinham; MLB Draft preview
Topics include:
Is Nesmith coming this year or next? What are the pros and cons of each?

Brinham gives Vanderbilt the durable starter it lacked a year ago. How does he fit into the pitching plans?

Vanderbilt has a slew of incoming recruits who may or may not be picked. We look at the big picture heading into the draft.

And more.

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52 min
July 02Vanderbilt football picks up recruiting momentum
Topics include:
Vanderbilt gets a huge flip of Louisville commitment Allen Evans.

A discussion of recent safety commit Levi McKenzie.

Texas tackle Jasper Ngokwere was another big recent get.

A couple of Vanderbilt receiver commits have shut down their recruitment, as has Omarii Sanders.

More about quarterback commitment Matthew Smith.

Davion Crumitie is one of the country's fastest players.

What lies next?

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23 min
June 17As the portal turns, baseball facilities talk, mailbag, more
Topics include:
Where the Commodores could go next in the transfer portal for baseball.

The college sports climate and where it's going next, including the significance of Texas Tech challenging the system.

Football win-loss expectations for next year.

And more.

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38 min
June 10Vanderbilt baseball lands big fish in the transfer portal
Topics include:
Coombs, Brini and Ward figure to be immediate starters.

Luke Guth has hit the transfer portal.

How Vanderbilt could have more than 34 players on next year's roster.

How many of the 23 signees will get through the draft?

We answer your mailbag questions, including a discussion of baseball and basketball facilities.

And more.

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1 hr 7 min
June 04The transfer portal is open; how will that shape Vanderbilt baseball?
Topics include:
Current players in the portal include Carter Johnstone, Will Hampton, Jakob Schultz, Tristan Bristow, Miller Green and Hudson Barton.

The foundation of the offense likely includes Brodie Johnston, Ryker Waite, Rustan Rigdon, Korbin Reynolds, Tommy Goodin and others.

Wyatt Nadeau, Tyler Baird, Connor Hamilton, Nate Taylor, Aiden Stillman, Austin Nye, Matthew Shorey, England Bryan and others should form the start to a high-upside pitching staff (health permitting).

What we think about whether draft prospects Connor Fennell, Braden Holcomb and Colin Barczi and whether they return or not.

Vanderbilt has a phenomenal signing class that includes draft prospects Eric Booth, Luke Williams, Aiden Ruiz, James Tronstien, Keon Johnson, Noah Wilson, Sean Duncan, Joseph Contreras, Bo Holloway, Eli Herst, Keller Bradley and Hudson Alpert. Some will get to campus and others won't.

Plus, the mailbag, which deals with Jared Curtis, athletic revenue and more.

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44 min
May 27Vanderbilt baseball's regional streak is over. What's next?
Topics include:
What was bad luck and bad process in the 2026 season?

How will Vanderbilt manage its 34-man roster for next season?

Will Colin Barczi, Braden Holcomb and Connor Fennell return?

Vanderbilt has a loaded freshman class. How many will make it to campus?

Coach Tim Corbin is hiring a GM.

Why some coaches are getting more hesitant to use the transfer portal.

There's talk that MLB could make high school players ineligible for drafts as part of its collective bargaining agreement.

And more.

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47 min
May 14 SEC State of Mind interviews Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea joins SEC State of Mind to talk about building sustained success in Nashville, replacing key leaders like Diego Pavia, and why the next step for Vanderbilt football is about elevating expectations, not just maintaining momentum. Coach Lea also dives into quarterback competition, team culture, handling pressure at his alma mater, and the mindset needed to compete in the SEC. Plus: Nashville steakhouse recommendations, recruiting philosophy, and why belief and discipline continue to drive the Commodores forward.

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32 min
May 13The fog hanging over Vanderbilt baseball
Topics discussed:
The Southeastern Conference's statement misrepresented about Friday's overturned home run mis-represented the call on the field, but because the decision was couched in replay review, by definition, there was nothing Tim Corbin or Vanderbilt could do to overturn it.

We can't know with certainty that Braden Holcomb's hit left the ballpark in the air, but evidence and common sense suggest it's overwhelmingly likely that it did.

There were a number of questionable coaching and strategy decisions that added to Friday's loss, too.

There's still possibly a path to the NCAA Tournament, especially if Vanderbilt sweeps South Carolina, but Vanderbilt's RPI is out of range and it's hard to know how much the committee values DSR and KPI ratings.

We're still puzzled as to why the pitching staff can't consistently throw strikes.

Perhaps a record number of Vanderbilt players have missed time with injuries; is that bad luck or bad training or something else?

A discussion of what changes should or shouldn't be made in the offseason.

And more.

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1 hr 30 min
May 07A make-or-break three weeks for Vanderbilt baseball
Matthew Shorey made a brief (but spectacular) debut.

Alex Kranzler and Jacob Faulkner have pitched well lately.

What might Vanderbilt's weekend pitching look like?

A mostly-favorable matchup against Missouri.

How many games must the Commodores win between now and season's end to make the NCAA Tournament?

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44 min

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The Vandy247 podcast, hosted by Chris Lee, who has covered Vanderbilt football, men’s basketball and baseball since 2003. It is presented by Sylvan Park Ventures - a Nashville-based investment firm…