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The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcasts discuss all things college hoops. Hosts Chris Dortch and Kevin Ingram welcome guests from around the country in national podcasts and conference-only podcasts.
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In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Chris gives some shoutouts to players and coaches who have earned postseason awards.• Joe Lunardi joins us to talk about going Hollywood, who else can win the natty besides the Big Three, whether so-called Cinderella upstarts are gone for good and whether Miami (Ohio) deserves a bid.• Blue Ribbon associate editor Lindsey Willhite, who has covered the Mid-American Conference for us for many years, tells us the story behind Miami’s fantastic run and how it happened despite key personnel losses.• Chris and Kevin provide an update on the coaching carousel, which is spinning faster and faster as the days go by.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The boys talk about how championship week rivals the NCAA Tournament itself in terms of drama and excitement.• Retired Virginia coach Tony Bennett couldn’t stay away from the game, much to the Los Angeles Lakers’ advantage.• What did Kentucky coach Mark Pope do to draw a fine and reprimand from the NCAA? A hot mic didn’t help.• Kevin gets to introduce a country music superstar before he performs, and Chris saw a documentary about the ultimate superstar and has been immersed in his music ever since.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The coaching carousel has already claimed two good men.• Darius Acuff, Jr. and Josh Hubbard combined for 105 points on Wednesday night. Too bad those efforts came in different SEC games, but still, those cats can hoop!• Some Final Four-type games are set for this weekend.• An Iowa fan gets too close for comfort after the Hawkeyes beat Nebraska.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Conference play heats up as teams battle for position in the NCAA Tournament.• One legendary coach reaches a milestone; another is honored with a statue.• Arizona finally feels the bitter sting of defeat. Something tells us the Wildcats will shake it off.• The boys talk about spending time with a member of Eagles in our fastest-growing segment, What Are You Listening To?All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Brett Friedlander, “Mr. ACC” and a Blue Ribbon contributing editor, joins us to talk about the league and the Dean Dome controversy.• Would you trade a torn Achilles for a history-making win over Gonzaga? Portland coach Shantay Legans might say yes.• Things are getting chippy in the Big Ten.• The boys flip the script and talk about a must-see hockey documentary.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Winter storms force college basketball teams to get resourceful.• Chris and Kevin talk about their wildest travel experiences while covering college basketball.• Is the so-called “Cinderella” gone from the NCAA Tournament? Not if these two teams have anything to say about it.• This week’s court (not the hardwood kind) report, and What We’re Listening to runs the gamut to rock, funk, and tasty grooves.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Is there a basketball equivalent to Indiana’s football championship? We discuss.• Miami (Ohio) is battling its way into the history books.• ESPN’s Dane Bradshaw joins to help us figure out the rough-and-tumble SEC.• Once again, the NCAA is overruled by a judge.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• In the span of about an hour on Jan. 14, three buzzer beaters illustrated one of the things we love about college basketball, and why we’re glad the men’s game has resisted a certain rule change.• Sanity prevails as the transfer portal window is pushed back and condensed.• Guess how many players have some sort of NIL deal. We discuss some interesting stats about name, image, and likeness.• This week in What We’re Listening To, Kevin finds a vinyl surprise in Austin, Texas, and Chris continues down his Beatles rabbit hole.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Kevin called the game of the night on Jan. 7 — Alabama at Vanderbilt. It’s a good thing he got plenty of rest beforehand.• The NCAA needs to get a handle on player movement. Is it even possible?• Wild finishes and a potential game-winning shot that seemed too close to call.• What team will be the last to fall from the ranks of the unbeaten?• This week in What We’re Listening To, Kevin digs on Aerosmith and Chris returns to familiar territory.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day and makes a great Christmas gift! If you still haven’t ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• Kevin went to Memphis and Chris to Knoxville to watch hoops. They took notes.• Betting on transfer portal movements is bonkers.• Florida’s extremely big man makes history.• This week in What We’re Listening To, Chris gives us a history of the greatest Christmas album ever made.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day and makes a great Christmas gift! If you still haven’t ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• Some of the scores we’ve seen this season are head-scratching, but there are lessons to be learned from a beatdown.• If the NCAA Tournament is going to expand, just get it over with so we can all stop talking about it.• Utah’s clever way of earning the dough needed to compete in the age of NIL.• What we’re listening to includes a great new documentary about Jeff Buckley that sent Chris down a rabbit hole he’s yet to emerge from, and Kevin reveals his holiday party mix recipe.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day and makes a great Christmas gift! If you still haven’t ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• The SEC once again prevails over the ACC with help from Kevin’s boys.• The Player’s Era was great fun, but changes are in store for the multi-million-dollar Las Vegas tournament.• The transfer portal window could be cut back again in 2026.• Honoring a legendary Clemson player and NBA champion.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day! If you still haven’t ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• FS1 was home to an awesome double-header on Nov. 19. If all four teams show up in the Final Four, that would not surprise us.• Kentucky, in the words of second-year coach Mark Pope, is “discombobulated” after losing to Michigan State in the Champions Classic. What’s the deal?• We’re pumped about the schedule of hoops on tap for Thanksgiving week and give you a preview of what’s to come.• What do Ken Burns and Soundgarden have in common? We explain.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day! If you still haven’t ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• Watch out for Louisville and Indiana, two teams coached by men who have embraced the 3-pointer.• Speaking of Louisville, coach Pat Kelsey turns up in our freak injury report. Was beating Kentucky worth hurting his ring finger? Seems like an easy answer!• So long to the Godfather of Seattle Basketball and the King of Cleveland.• After Duke played at Army in the Coach K Invitational, we wonder what would happen today if a power conference team hired a little-known coach from a military school.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day! If you still haven’t ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• Kevin and Chris talk about what they’ve seen so far in the season’s first week.• Arizona’s Koa Peat thrusts his name into the conversation about the best freshman in the country with a performance for the ages against Florida. We also track the first-game exploits of the game’s other top freshmen.• The boys recall some epic dunks, seen either live or on television. Hint: Peat is already a contender for dunk of the year.• Dickie V finally gets his own invitational. No one deserves it more. And pass the Kleenex after that Coach K-narrated tribute video!All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is shipping every day! If you still haven’t ordered your essential companion to the 2025-26 season, go to blueribbonyearbook.com.• Kevin and Chris talk title contenders ahead of college basketball’s opening day on Nov. 3.• Discussing an imaginary committee—or commissioner—proposed by friend of the show Fran Fraschilla that could help resolve many of college basketball’s biggest issues.• Also, a real committee is formed by the NABC to help the NCAA Tournament selection committee. This is a big win for the tournament.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is finally printed and on its way to Blue Ribbon World HQ for shipping! Limited quantities remain at blueribbonyearbook.com.• How will Auburn fare after the sudden departure of coach Bruce Pearl?• A CBSsports.com poll reveals coaches aren’t optimistic about recruiting getting any easier in the House settlement era.• The return of Rush, one of Kevin’s favorite bands, is cause for celebration.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook’s digital edition is on sale now, and the printed editions are nearing completion! Order at blueribbonyearbook.com.• The season hasn’t even started, and the coaching carousel is already spinning. What gives?• Two players, clearly with their hearts in the right place, give generous donations to their former schools. Loyalty goes a long way.• Chris attends an SRO Billy Strings concert and comes away impressed. Kevin is on the Steve Winwood train.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook has been delivered to the printer! We will ship printed copies in early October, and our digital edition drops next week! Order at blueribbonyearbook.com.• Patrick Stevens recounts the many conversations he had with college coaches while performing his annual yeoman’s work for Blue Ribbon. NIL, the portal, retention, and building a culture were hot topics.• Saying farewell to George Raveling—coach, announcer, Nike ambassador, and mentor to countless young coaches and many others, including some guy named Michael.• Rick Barnes, 71, signs a lifetime contract with Tennessee. But it isn’t money that keeps on the sidelines. It’s the joy of helping his players succeed.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The NCAA has decided against expanding the NCAA Tournament field—for now. Good news, but expansion appears inevitable.• Shoe deals, raising season-ticket prices, and booting media out of primo seating locations as schools hustle to increase revenue in the NIL era.• Kevin, who broadcast the first-ever event on the SEC Network, talks about the differences between calling soccer and basketball.• Blue Ribbon’s “soft opening” is up and running. Pre-order the 45th edition of the college basketball “bible” at blueribbonyearbook.com.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com
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