Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

Chris Dortch
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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. blueribbon.substack.com

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

    5D AGO

    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

    34 min
  2. 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.

    FEB 12

    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

    43 min
  3. 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.

    FEB 5

    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

    56 min
  4. 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.

    JAN 29

    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

    48 min
  5. 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.

    JAN 22

    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

    49 min
  6. Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 164: Buzzer beaters, changes to the transfer portal, keeping tabs on NIL, and another gambling scandal.

    JAN 16

    Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 164: Buzzer beaters, changes to the transfer portal, keeping tabs on NIL, and another gambling scandal.

    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

    44 min
  7. Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 163: Marathon games, wild finishes, the eligibility/transfer conundrum, and unbeaten teams.

    JAN 8

    Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 163: Marathon games, wild finishes, the eligibility/transfer conundrum, and unbeaten teams.

    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

    45 min
  8. Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 162: The boys discuss their recent basketball travels; betting on portal movement is insane; the world’s tallest teenager dunks, and holiday cheer.

    12/19/2025

    Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 162: The boys discuss their recent basketball travels; betting on portal movement is insane; the world’s tallest teenager dunks, and holiday cheer.

    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

    39 min
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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. blueribbon.substack.com

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