Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

Chris Dortch
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Mar 26, 2026 • 40min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 173: Discussing Sweet 16 matchups, the whirlwind coaching carousel, finances of Sweet 16 teams and how to make the Dance less chalky.

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 and Chris talk about their travels to Oklahoma City and Greenville, S.C. to see the Big Dance up close and personal.• Previewing Sweet 16 matchups.• The speed at which coaches were fired and hired in the last week was head spinning.• How to make sure Cinderella gets asked back to the ball and isn’t stuck at home mopping floors.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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Mar 16, 2026 • 31min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 172: It’s our favorite time of the year. Talking March Madness, the coaching carousel and more.

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 lives out a boyhood dream when he gets to call the championship game in the Southeastern Conference tournament. Making dreams happen… it can be done, ya’ll!• The boys talk about the brackets. Chris goes pretty chalky again, but three teams clearly separated themselves from the pack this year, so what are you gonna do? • The coaching carousel is spinning ever faster as Kansas State fills a vacancy with a friend of Chris and Kevin’s and several upper-major jobs come open. Watch out for the coming domino effect!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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Mar 10, 2026 • 53min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 171: Talking with Blue Ribbon contributing editors Joey Dwyer and Brett Friedlander about postseason play, coaching moves, and more.

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:• College athletics directors need to make better hiring decisions. Better hirings result in fewer firings.• UT Arlington’s loss is Troy’s gain as Scott Cross leads the Trojans to their second consecutive NCAA Tournament.• Joey Dwyer tells us about how Nolan Smith, former Duke player and assistant coach, took over the Tennessee State job in July and led the Tigers to the NCAA Tournament.• Brett Friedlander previews the ACC Tournament and talks about potential candidates for the openings at Boston College and Georgia Tech. He also sort of answers the question, “Who you got, Cameron Boozer or Cooper Flagg?”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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Mar 6, 2026 • 50min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 170: Chatting with the OG Bracketologist, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, and delving into Miami (Ohio) with Blue Ribbon associate editor Lindsey Willhite.

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
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Feb 26, 2026 • 48min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 169: Championship week awaits; potential at-large teams are battling for a spot in the Big Dance; Tony Bennett is back in the game.

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
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Feb 19, 2026 • 34min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 168: A wild night in the SEC, the coaching carousel begins to churn, and more.

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
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Feb 12, 2026 • 43min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 168: The season draws closer to March; coaches honored; only one unbeaten team left; the boys talk about kicking it with a member of Eagles.

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
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Feb 5, 2026 • 56min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 167: Talking ACC hoops and the Dean Dome controversy; upsets all over the place; getting chippy in the Big Ten; and a hockey film you must watch.

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
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Jan 29, 2026 • 48min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 166: Weather plays havoc with hoops; the boys share their worst travel experiences; more from the courts; and mid-majors no team wants to play in the Dance.

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
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Jan 22, 2026 • 49min

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 165: Is there a basketball equivalent to Indiana football? All hail Miami (Ohio). Talking SEC hoops with our buddy Dane Bradshaw.

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

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