The Dore Report

Norman Jordan, the color analyst on the Vanderbilt Leerfield IMG radio network, joins the pod to take a trip down memory lane, the culture shift during the early 80s, the new uniforms, Clark Lea's vision for the program, players to watch in 2021, and the new offensive scheme.

Coach Lea, the 29th Head Football Coach at Vanderbilt, joins the pod to discuss what coaching at Vanderbilt means to him, bringing back former Commodores' Norval McKenzie and Earl Bennett, his relationship with Candice Lee and Daniel Diermeier, expectations for "Team 1" heading into fall camp, and his message to Commodore Nation, one month away from ETSU on September 4th.

Jim Arnold, Vanderbilt punting legend, joins the pod to discuss his playing career on West End, his recruitment to Vandy, the historical 1982 season, Coach Lea changing the culture, Candice Lea working to revamp the athletic department, and the future of Commodore football.

Bruno Reagan, former Vanderbilt OL from 2014-2018 under Coach Mason, joins the pod to discuss the implementation of NIL by the NCAA, how it will impact college athletics, how Vandy can take advantage of these opportunities, Scotty Pippen's NIL potential, and a preview of the 2021 football season under Coach Lea.

Ron Bargatze, a former Vanderbilt Basketball coach under Roy Skinner in the 70s, joins the pod to discuss Scotty Pippen Jr. returning to Vanderbilt, how the recent NIL developments might have played into his decision, the impact of NIL on college athletics in the future, and expectations for Vandy Hoops now that Pippen has decided to return. 

Mitch Light, Senior College Football Editor at The Athletic, joins the pod to recap Vandy's loss to Mississippi State in the CWS Finals, discuss the atmosphere in Omaha, what he'll remember most about this team, Rocker and Leiter's MLB Draft projections, how the experience from this season will translate to next season, and put a blanket statement on the 2021 VandyBoys.

Andrew Allegretta, Vanderbilt's Director of Radio Broadcasting, joins the pod to discuss his new role with Vanderbilt Athletics, Vandy's walk-off wild pitch vs. Stanford, playing in quicksand the first four innings, the biggest moment during the comeback, and preview NC State on Friday.

Will Byrum solo hosts a jam packed Episode 91 of TDR with a lot to discuss, including: Vanderbilt's performance in Omaha so far, tonight's matchup against Stanford at 6pm, Tennessee's performance in Omaha and Tony Vitello's contract rumors, and the supreme court's ruling in favor of student-athletes and the broad reaching and long term effects it could have on the landscape of college athletics

Brooks Webb, the General Manager of Vanderbilt Baseball, rejoins the podcast to recap the Super Regional vs. ECU, discuss Rocker and Leiter's performances, CJ Rodriguez's clutch hitting, this young team finding new ways to win, preview the matchup with Arizona on Saturday night, and information for fans on the Omaha send-off tomorrow

Peter Burns, SEC Network studio host, joins the pod to discuss the entertainment factor with SEC Baseball, Vandy-Georgia Tech thriller, watching Rocker and Leiter in the postseason, around the SEC, how many SEC teams could advance to Omaha, Mainieri Magic in Knoxville, and his plea to get the TDR boys to Omaha

Kevin Ingram, the Play-by-Play broadcaster for Vanderbilt Baseball, joins the pod to discuss his excitement heading into regional weekend, glance at each team coming to Nashville, Carter Young and Ethan Smith's health, College Baseball tournament format, bottom of VandyBoys lineup, and how Vandy stacks up with Arkansas, Texas, & Tennessee.

Willy Daunic, TV Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Nashville Predators, joins the pod to recap Vandy's performance in Hoover last week, Christian Little's outing on Wednesday night, Rocker's struggles against the Hogs, Corbin reuniting with Presbyterian in the Nashville Regional, a potential Super Regional matchup with East Carolina, Carter Young's status, and how far this year's group may go.&nbsp...

Max Herz, Vanderbilt Baseball Play-by-Play Broadcaster for ESPN plus, joins the pod to recap the Kentucky series, discuss atmosphere at The Hawk,  dive into the SEC Tournament implications, Corbin's decision to go with Christian Little on Wednesday night in Hoover, his predicted winner of the tournament, Troy Laneve's hot streak, Carter Young and Ethan Smith's status, and the VandyBoys being...

Brooks Webb, Vanderbilt Baseball's General Manager and Chief of Staff, joins the pod to discuss his role with the VandyBoys, how the brand has grown on social media over the years, this past weekend in Oxford, Nikhazy's performance on Friday, Leiter's return to the mound, and the type around West End for a PACKED Hawkins Field this weekend. 

Ben Mintz, aka Mintzy, from Barstool Sports, joins the pod to preview the Vandy-Ole Miss series in Oxford, Gunnar Hoglund's injury, Rebels' offensive expectations, 1-2 punch of Rocker-Leiter, Barstool's College Baseball coverage, and gets the blood flowing with a motivational speech ahead of this weekend's series. 

Mitch Light, College Football Writer at The Athletic, joins the pod to discuss his impressions of the VandyBoys to this point, sneak peek of Ole Miss this weekend, Gunnar Hoglund OUT, Jack Leiter's performance so far, and assessing the potential of the 2021 Commodores. 

Robbie Weinstein, who covers Vanderbilt for 247 Sports, joins the pod to discuss the VandyBoys' recent struggles against Florida and Louisville, preview this weekend's series vs. Alabama, dive into Jack Leiter's "home run" issue, lack of experience, Shane Dezonie committing, and Damany Hendrix leaving for San Jose State. 

On Episode 81 of The Dore Report presented by Alloco Finewood Floors, TDR staff writer and content creator Jacob Scholl joins Will Byrum as Billy Derrick is unable to join this week. All 3 major sports are covered, and a variety of topics including: Donovan Kaufman transfers Dylan Disu transfers Ed Conroy and Michael Curry join Stackhouse’s staff Capacity Restrictions lifted in Nashville beginning...

Adam Sparks, Vanderbilt Beat Writer for The Tennessean, joins the pod to discuss the VandyBoys series win in Knoxville, Tim Corbin's postgame comments aimed at Mayor Cooper, his concerns (if any) with this team after the weekend, comparing Carter Young and Dansby Swanson, spring game thoughts, and Stackhouse snagging three transfers. 

Mike Rooney, College Baseball Analyst at D1Baseball.com, joins the pod to discuss the Vandy-Tennessee in Knoxville this weekend, Vols trying to beat Vandy in a series for the 1st time since 2016, Tony Vitello's culture on Rocky Top, Tennessee's WILD student section behind 1st base, expectations from Kumar Rocker after UGA, and a look at the top teams in the SEC.

Barton Simmons, the General Manager of Vanderbilt Football, joined the pod to discuss his unique relationship with Coach Lea, making the transition from 247 Sports to a general manager role in the SEC, Coach Lea's message throughout Spring Ball, vision for the 2022 recruiting class, recruiting pitch, and a strong message to Vandy fans. 

Ingle Martin (Head Football Coach at CPA) and Nate Morrow (Headmaster at CPA) join the pod to discuss Langston Patterson's decision to commit to Vandy, how Patterson fits the culture Coach Lea is building, Langston vs. Kane (his older brother), Clark Lea's potential on West End, Vandy's recruiting pitch, and Barton Simmons joining the staff. 

Kevin Ingram, radio host and play-by-play announcer on the Vanderbilt Sports Network, joins the pod to discuss his perspective in the booth at Hawkins Field, Jack Leiter's no-hitter vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Rocker and Leiter's potential in the MLB, Enrique Bradfield's blazing speed, Carter Young's versatility, Brooks Webb's role with the VandyBoys, how this team stacks up versus Arkansas an...

Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt's Director of Player Development and former legendary Commodore receiver, joins the pod to discuss his decision to join Coach Lea's staff at Vandy, comparing his time on West End to now, his message to Vandy fans, the culture being created by Coach Lea and staff, catching Cutler's pass on a slant route to beat Tennessee in 2005, playing with Cutler, and describes the #Come...

Blake Lovell, assistant editor for Blue Ribbon Yearbook and covers the SEC for the 14, joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming SEC tournament and March Madness. We also discuss Clark Lea's continuously growing staff, the VandyBoys continued consistency and success, and give a recap of Vanderbilt MBB's regular season as well as SEC tournament betting odds. Let's Ride