Echos from Exit 313 is a podcast that celebrates all things K-State and Manhattan, KS. It touches on sports, current events, and more. Your memories, your passion, your heart, your pride...Exit 313!
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A podcast network exploring startups, technology, and entrepreneurship in Kentucky and beyond.
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Great book recommendations and reviews from a full-time trucker who reads a little of everything! Part of the DreadPennies Media Network. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radcracker/support
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THE premier Vanderbilt podcast in Music City. Join Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan weekly powered by 615 Collectibles #TDR
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Echos from Exit 313 Episode 51 - Live
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1:02:13- Live Pod episode from Tall Trellis Brew Co.! - PJ Haggerty is a CAT! - Bat Cats invade the Austin Regional - Early football schedule times/network release - Beers and Convo with Manhattan Brewing Company - Interview with Ben Wolfe, CEO and Dean of K-State Olathe - Beers and Convo with Tall Trellis Brew Co. - Party!…
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GAME Change Mini Series | Part 3: From Vision to Action
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7:45This episode marks Part 3 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …
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Ep. 318: Hacksquat Knows Ball, VandyBoys Regional Exit
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1:31:33Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 318 and ready to talk some baseball after a disappointing regional exit for the number one overall seed Vanderbilt Commodores. Will and Trevor recap the weekend action, discuss the SEC’s performance as a whole, talk about some of Tim Corbin’s postgame remarks, and break down what went wrong for the D…
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GAME Change Mini Series | Part 2: Circularity in Action Across Kentucky and Tennessee
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5:05This episode marks Part 2 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …
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Ep. 317: All Hail the King, Tourney Preview (feat. Chris Phillips, Blake Fromang, & George Barclay)
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2:24:37Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for a BEEFY episode 317. Will starts off episode 317 by going off on a rant about the modern state of college athletics and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. Will and Trevor are then joined by Chris Phillips of SEC Unfiltered to talk SEC Tournament, the incredible turnaround by the VandyBoys, life in Nashville, and …
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315. Lepidext: Dr. Bruce Webb and Dr. Mary Wallace on Solving a $2B Pest Problem Without Chemicals
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50:08Lepidext is a Lexington-based biotech company developing a natural, non-chemical solution to control one of agriculture’s most damaging pests - the corn earworm. Founded by Dr. Bruce Webb, a University of Kentucky professor emeritus and virus researcher, Lepidext uses a modified virus to sterilize pest populations without harming the environment.Th…
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-Live Pod announcment! We share the details where/when! - K-State basketball roster starts to take shape..is there one more MONSTER addition? - Basketball coaching updates - K-State football thoughts...under 100 days from Dublin! - Women's Golf season comes to an end - K-State baseball awaits Selection Monday!…
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GAME Change Mini Series | Part 1: Redefining Manufacturing in Kentucky and Tennessee
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8:10This episode marks Part 1 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …
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Ep. 316: Lord of the Flies + SEC Baseball Tournament Preview (feat. Alex Kurbegov)
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1:43:09Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 316 and joined by TDR contributor Alex Kurbegov to recap and react to Vanderbilt’s weekend sweep of Kentucky and preview the SEC Tournament. Will, Alex, and Trevor talk about their experiences at the Hawk over the weekend, give some positive and negative takeaways, and discuss whether the momentum wi…
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Ep. 315: Respect Your Mother + Good Guys Win
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1:19:36Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to talk all things Vanderbilt sports, but mostly Vanderbilt’s thrilling weekend series victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. Will and Trevor talk a little basketball transfer portal but mostly focus on beating the ugly orange team out East and what it means for Vanderbilt’s postseason positioning. The fellas re…
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314. How a UK Grad Bootstrapped a Startup to an $84M Exit: The Story of Silas Deane & VendEngine
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44:03Silas Deane is a founder, serial entrepreneur, and University of Kentucky graduate who bootstrapped his company, VendEngine, from a back-of-the-napkin idea to an $84 million exit. VendEngine serves correctional facilities, providing a solution that transforms how families support incarcerated loved ones. With no outside funding, Silas grew the comp…
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- K-State Succession Planning 101 on Display as Coach Tru moves on...welcome Ray Thomas - K-State Women's Golf are playing for a Natty and Carla Bernat takes down top two ranked players to win Regional Championship - K-State football adds depth at Running Back - Basketball Cats...are we worried? - K-State baseball has a monster home stand against W…
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Ep. 314: American Pi + Have the VandyBoys Turned the Corner?
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53:24Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 314 to talk Vanderbilt football, basketball, and baseball – but mainly baseball. Trevor provides some inside recruiting info and discusses the recent recruiting pickup for Vanderbilt basketball. Will and Trevor then go on to recap and react to the thrilling Alabama series victory this past weekend (t…
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Ep. 313: Blue Chip Pod + Roller Coaster Baseball Tycoons
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1:08:02Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap an eventful week in Vanderbilt athletics. Will and Trevor open the episode discussing Vanderbilt basketball’s recent transfer portal addition, Tyler Harris, and talk about the current roster composition. Will and Trevor then go on to break down two massive 4 star blue chip commits for Clark Lea and Vand…
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- K-State Draft Class & Sanders Drama thoughts - Cats make roster cuts - Football Shoutouts - Massive Football Portal addition - Basketball still looking to complete roster - Baseball hanging onBy Exit 313, LLC
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313. Why America Needs a Nuclear Renaissance: a Conversation with Nuclear Engineer & Advocate Dr. Nick Touran
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1:19:23Nick Touran is a nuclear engineer, educator, and advocate who spent nearly 16 years designing advanced reactors at TerraPower and building one of the most trusted resources in nuclear education, WhatIsNuclear.com. Now, he’s on a mission to help America rethink its relationship with nuclear energy - and its future.What would it take for nuclear to f…
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Ep. 312: VandyBoys Sweep Georgia + Russian Disinformation (feat. Alex Kurbegov)
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1:24:37Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back and joined by TDR writer Alex Kurbegov to recap an eventful last week of Vanderbilt baseball. Will, Trevor, and Alex first discuss recent transfer portal activity across football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. The fellas then move on to answer premium board questions and give way too early 2025-26 Va…
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- K-State hoops work to assemble 25/26 roster - Spring Football comes to a close - K-State Baseball hanging in a tight Big 12 Race - K-Stater wins Women's Amateur at Augusta NationalBy Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 311: Spring Game Has Sprung + Transfer Portal Madness
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1:17:02Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap and react to Vanderbilt football’s 2025 spring game. Will and Trevor give their key takeaways, standout players, and a position-by-position breakdown of the performances this past Saturday. Will and Trevor also discuss recent transfer portal activity on the Vanderbilt roster as well as across the SEC as…
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312. What if AI Actually Knew You? Plastic Labs & Courtland Leer Just Raised $5.35M to Make it Possible
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56:00In this episode, we’re joined by Courtland Leer, co-founder of Plastic Labs, to explore how AI can be made more personal, contextual, and aligned to individual users. Courtland walks us through his team’s mission to “decentralize alignment” and build agents that don’t just process inputs - they understand who you are. We dive into: - The philosophy…
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Ep. 310: Vanderbilt Spring Game Preview + Business Decisions (feat. Blake Fromang)
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1:30:15Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back with former Vanderbilt offensive lineman and TDR’s alleged attorney Blake Fromang to preview Vanderbilt football’s 2025 spring game. Will and Trevor give their 3 goals for the game, players to watch, and tailgate info – join us in Lot 2 this Saturday! Will, Trevor, and Blake also discuss recent basketball transf…
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Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap Vanderbilt basketball’s 2024-25 season. Will and Trevor look back on the season, give grades, and also look forward to next season. They discuss recent transfer portal activity and the landscape of college athletics as a whole. Will and Trevor go on to recap and discuss Arkansas’s sweep of Vanderbilt an…
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- Women's basketball comes to an end - Jeff Mitte is on fire on the recruiting trail - Men's basketball looking overseas? - Spring Football around the corner - Austin Romaine getting national hype - Bat Cats ranked! Poised for Monster season!By Exit 313, LLC
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311. Prologue: Brad Luttrell on Learnings from Shutting Down GoWild and Starting Again
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1:19:23Brad Luttrell is a founder and storyteller who recently made the difficult decision to shut down his company, GoWild. Now, he’s building again—with more focus and experience behind his new company, Prologue. What actually happens when a startup fails? How do founders know when it’s time to pull the plug—and what comes next? Expect to learn how Brad…
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Ep. 308: March Sadness, First Round Exit
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1:44:05Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap and react to Vanderbilt’s 59-56 loss to Saint Mary’s in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament. Will and Trevor give their thoughts on the game and reflect on problems that were prevalent throughout the season and ultimately ended Vanderbilt’s season. Will and Trevor also give their thoughts on the tour…
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- K-State Women's Basketball team is headed to the Sweet 16!By Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 307: Commodore Nation, Let’s Dance + March Madness Predictions
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1:32:26Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for a beefy episode 307. Will and Trevor start out the episode by recapping Vanderbilt baseball’s first SEC series of the year and discussing college baseball has passed legendary head coach Tim Corbin by. Will and Trevor then break down Vanderbilt’s firs round matchup against Saint Mary’s in the NCAA tournament…
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310. Valvoline: Cooling the Hottest Tech - Valvoline’s Move into AI Infrastructure w/ George Zhang & Michael Morrison
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25:17Valvoline is known for its long history in automotive lubricants, but today, the company is pushing into a new frontier: data centers. As the demand for artificial intelligence grows and more data centers come online, the energy-intensive chips that power AI models are facing an overheating crisis. Enter Valvoline. In this episode, we sit down with…
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- K-State Men finish 9-11 in Big 12 Play - Back to High School Recruiting - Women get ready for the post season - Bat Cats roll - Fake St. Patty's day produces a mile long rap sheetBy Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 306: Tournament Time + The TDR Difference
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1:10:36Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap Vanderbilt’s final two basketball games of the 2024-25 regular season. Will and Trevor discuss the SEC Tournament (begins Wednesday, March 12, 2025), give their thoughts on Vanderbilt’s matchup, and give their predictions for SEC tournament champion. The fellas also discuss Vanderbilt’s current seeding …
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Ep. 305: You Are a Dancing Queen, VandyBoys Struggle
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1:22:59Will has returned from Seattle with no broken bones or major injuries, huge news for TDR. Will Byrum & Trevor Hulan are back to recap a HUGE week of Vanderbilt basketball that saw the Commodores take down 2 top 15 opponents. Will and Trevor discuss potential tournament seeding, answer Premium Board questions, and discuss their expectations for the …
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309. Bringing Billions to Kentucky: Governor Andy Beshear on KY's Economic Development Successes
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30:34Logan and Evan sit down with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to discuss Kentucky’s economic development successes, private sector investment, and the role of innovation in shaping Kentucky's future. Under Governor Beshear’s administration, Kentucky has seen over $35 billion in private sector investment - more than any governor in Kentucky history - …
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- Men's Basketball...RIP Post Season Chances - Women's Hoops Gears up for March Madness - Bat Cats are warming up - NFL Combine notes...Parish, Siegle and Giddens post blazing fast 40 times!By Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 304: In the Driver’s Seat, Rapid Fire TDR
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51:31Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for episode 304 and under some time constraints. Will and Trevor rapidly respond to premium subscriber questions, recap Vanderbilt’s loss to Kentucky and win over Ole Miss, and look forward to the path ahead. Will and Trevor also discuss the VandyBoys sweep of Saint Mary’s over the weekend and give some quick ta…
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Echos from Exit 313 - Wildcat in the Wild - Matt Stamey interview - Episode 42
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1:14:34Welcome to Wildcats in the Wild where we explore careers and personalities of Wildcat alumnus that are making their mark in their profession. Today we sit down with Matt Stamey, a 2003 graduate of K-State’s journalism school where he majored in photography. His career has gone from shooting photographs at high school football games in small towns i…
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- K-State Men's Basketball...it was fun. - K-State Women might be getting back big puzzle piece - Nae'Qwan Tomlin gets 10-day NBA contract with Cavs - Football NotesBy Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 303: Down with the Sickness, VandyBoys Opening Week
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1:19:36Will Byrum & Trevor Hulan are back, powered by grit, DayQuil, and Puffs Plus Lotion, to discuss the start of the season for Vanderbilt baseball. The VandyBoys competed in the MLB Desert Invitational and played a midweek series against Air Force, starting out the year 4-1. Will and Trevor give their thoughts and discuss some key pieces that are miss…
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Echos from Exit 313 Brian Smoller Interview - Episode 40
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29:11A sit down interview with Brian Smoller, the "second" Voice of the Wildcats who leads the charge on play-by-play responsibilities for Wildcat womens basketball, K-State Baseball, Wildcat Volleyball and Soccer. In this interview we learn about how Brian got to K-State, his thoughts on past Voice of the Wildcats, what his role entails as Senior Direc…
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- K-State keeps rolling with a 73-70 win over #13 Arizona - Matt Wells named Offensive CoordinatorBy Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 302: VandyBoys Season Preview + Horns Down (feat. Alex Kurbegov)
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1:38:53Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to recap and discuss Vanderbilt’s two most recent matchups on the hardwood, Florida and Texas. While Vanderbilt lost to Florida, Will & Trevor mainly discuss the Texas win and look forward to the tournament hopes of the Commodores. Will and Trevor are joined in segment 2 by TDR writer Alex Kurbegov to preview th…
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- Wildcat Men's Basketball continues to defy odds with 5th straight Big 12 win - Mike Beasley has a bitter/sweet homecoming - Wildcat women find a rough road in StillwaterBy Exit 313, LLC
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308. Season 8 Kickoff: Big Moves, New Ventures & The Future of Middle Tech
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29:37Middle Tech is back for Season 8! In this episode, Logan and Evan dive into major personal and business updates, including Logan’s decision to go full-time with Middle Tech & DevelopLex and Evan’s launch of Valent, his startup leveraging AI to accelerate RFP responses. They discuss the vision for 2025, upcoming high-production episodes, and the exp…
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- Wildcat Basketball teams deliver pair of big wins - Big 12 Schedule is releasedBy Exit 313, LLC
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- Basketball is BACK! - Lady Cats rebound after CU lossBy Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 301: Sooners or Later + Will Vanderbilt Make the Tourney? (feat. Chris Phillips)
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1:22:49Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back to talk Vandy hoops and a little bit of baseball. Will and Trevor recap Vanderbilt’s 97-67 loss on the road against the Sooners. They also answer questions from the Rivals premium board. Will and Trevor are joined in segment 2 by Chris Phillips of SEC Unfiltered to talk SEC hoops. Chris gives his thoughts on the…
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- Cats bounce back bigtime against West Virginia - Lady Cats falter in Boulder - Another portal pickup - Chiefs make the Super Bowl and Mitch Holthus is awesomeBy Exit 313, LLC
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Ep. 300: Big Suit Boost, Vanderbilt Is Eating the Cats
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1:05:19Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back for a very special episode 300. Episode 300 is a milestone for TDR and is officially being honored with a big suit boost (nothing but respect for our president Nick Lezynski). Will & Trevor recap Vanderbilt basketball’s 74-69 upset over the #9 Kentucky Wildcats, discuss the resuscitation of Memorial Magic, and t…
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- Lady Cats continue to roll, but get some bad injury news - Men's Team looks more competitive - Will Howard wins a natty - Aer Lingus College Football Classic tickets are STEEP - TWO K-State photographers capture the magic of the National Championship gameBy Exit 313, LLC
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Will Byrum & Trevor Hulan are back to recap and discuss Vanderbilt’s 3 recent games – A 66-63 victory over South Carolina, a 76-75 Victory over Tennessee, and a 103-87 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Will and Trevor also discuss the hotness of head football coaches but mainly focus on the Tennessee game and discuss what it means for not only this…
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Ep. 298: Don’t Press the Panic Button, Vanderbilt Basketball Struggles Early in SEC Play
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1:02:08Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan are back on episode 298 of TDR to finally turn the page from football season and primarily discuss Vanderbilt hoops. Will and Trevor give the latest updates on Vanderbilt football’s recruiting and roster movement, debate Vanderbilt defensive line historical success, and recap Vanderbilt WBB and MBB’s recent struggles. Sh…
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