
RTI Press Pass
Tennessee Volunteers Football
RTI Press Pass offers even more coverage of the Tennessee Volunteers with unique, smart, and balanced podcasts, as well as additional media that super-serves the Vol fanbase that can’t get enough Big Orange coverage.
Location:
Knoxville, TN
Description:
RTI Press Pass offers even more coverage of the Tennessee Volunteers with unique, smart, and balanced podcasts, as well as additional media that super-serves the Vol fanbase that can’t get enough Big Orange coverage.
Language:
English
Episodes
Josh Heupel Finds A Transfer QB, Rick Barnes Finds a Five-Star Prospect | RTI: Press Pass
4/22/2025
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down some Tennessee Athletics on a Tuesday morning. The guys start the show by diving into Tennessee's new transfer quarterback, Joey Aguilar, and what he is bringing to the Vols' program. Ryan and Ric also discuss Tennessee Basketball's new five-star addition with PF Nate Ament and more Vol Hoops offseason storylines. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:46:19
The Biggest Worries From Tennessee Baseball's Series Loss to Kentucky | RTI: Diamond Pass
4/22/2025
On this week's episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass, hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down what went wrong for Tennessee baseball in the Kentucky series loss and if it's time to hit the panic button. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:25 Intro
1:30 Offensive struggles sank Tennessee
5:53 Dean Curley's bounce-back weekend
9:03 The concerns with the bottom of the lineup
14:11 Cannon Peebles' big Friday
16:09 Outlook for the rest of the season
33:09 Teams continue to run on Phillips at will
30:25 Should Tegan Kuhns still be the guy on Sunday?
33:03 Bullpen thoughts
39:20 What would be a successful next two weeks?
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:44:59
Tennessee Baseball TEMPERATURE CHECK Halfway Through SEC Play | RTI: Diamond Pass
4/16/2025
RTI's Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to look at the state of Tennessee baseball halfway through SEC play. Should there be worry in regards to the bullpen? What should AJ Russell's role be moving forward? What is the best infield combination? Plus, looking at the tremendous performances from Liam Doyle and Andrew Fischer in Ole Miss, as well as the stock of Brayden Krenzel, Tanner Franklin, Dean Curley, Chris Newstrom and more. | RTI Diamond Pass
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0:25 Intro
1:56 Liam Doyle is unbelievable
8:40 Thoughts on Marcus Phillips
12:42 Tegan Kuhns was better
19:45 What will AJ Russell's role be?
25:15 Thoughts on Behnke & Arvidson
29:25 Should Dean Curley remain at the leadoff spot?
37:40 Hats off to Andrew Fischer
40:55 Sound the alarm on the defense?
47:05 Expect rotation at a couple spots
51:05 Kentucky prediction
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:53:50
Tennessee Basketball Adds First Two Portal Players... What Do They Bring the Vols? | RTI: Press Pass
4/8/2025
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert are breaking down the first two transfer portal additions for Tennessee Baseball in the wake of the Houston loss. The guys talk about what Ja'Kobi Gillespie brings to the table from Maryland, how Jaylen Carey's physicality will pivot Tennessee's playstyle, and the Vols' rotation of big men with the return of JP Estrella from injury. All that and more! Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:25 Intro/Housekeeping
6:00 Initial Thoughts on Tennessee's Portal Needs
7:45 Ja'Kobi Gillespie Breakdown
18:55 Jaylen Carey Breakdown
30:25 What's Next For Tennessee
30:50 Vols' Rotation of Bigs Outlook
37:45 March Madness/Kim Caldwell/Outro
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:46:12
WHAT HAPPENED in Tennessee Baseball's Series Loss to Texas A&M? | RTI: Diamond Pass
4/7/2025
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Diamond Pass as hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss what happened in Tennessee baseball's series loss to Texas A&M. The Vols no-hit the Aggies in game one but proceeded to give up 26 runs including 11 homers. The guys break down what went wrong in a disastrous doubleheader while also giving Liam Doyle his flowers for Friday's great performance.
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0:25 Intro
5:05 Pitching thoughts from game two loss
12:30 Pitching thoughts from game three loss
26:28 Offensive Takeaways
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:38:28
THREE BIG QUESTIONS For Tennessee Baseball Nine Games Into SEC Play | RTI: Diamond Pass
4/2/2025
The RTI: Diamond Pass is BACK as Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are looking at THREE big questions for Tennessee baseball nine games into SEC play. What should Tennessee do with AJ Russell? Are Ariel Antigua and Dalton Bargo everyday starters now, no matter what? Plus, examining Dean Curley in the leadoff spot, Hunter Ensley's hot streak, and more. It's a BIG episode, so download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:25 - Intro
3:18 - Q1: What should Tennessee do with AJ Russell?
12:28 - Q2: Should Ariel Antigua start EVERY game even when Kilen comes back?
24:07 - Q3: Is Dalton Bargo a lineup staple now?
31:09 - Thoughts on Hunter Ensley & Dean Curley
37:35 - Coming up...
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:41:00
RTI Reaction: Tennessee Shines In Sweet 16 Win Over Kentucky, Here's How It All Happened
3/29/2025
Check out the RTI: Reaction show as Ryan and Ric are breaking down Tennessee's 78-65 win over Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Friday night in Indianapolis.
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:25:20
Tennessee vs Kentucky Sweet 16 Preview... Biggest Game in UT History? | RTI: Press Pass
3/27/2025
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are previewing Tennessee's Sweet 16 rivalry matchup on Friday night in Indianapolis. The guys talk about the previous meetings between the two teams, keys to the game for this weekend, and much more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:22:28
Tennessee Baseball Bounces Back in BIG WAY With Series Win Over Alabama | RTI: Diamond Pass
3/25/2025
RTI's Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss all the big takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The guys start with how Tennessee's pitching staff performed on the weekend, including Liam Doyle's eventful start, Nate Snead's extended relief outing and great appearances from freshmen Tegan Kuhns and Brayden Krenzel. Additionally, the guys talk the big weekends from Dalton Bargo and Ariel Antigua, and how they help fill Gavin Kilen's void while he is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:49:28
Reacting to Tennessee Vols’ March Madness Round 2 Win Over UCLA From Rupp Arena | RTI: Press Pass
3/23/2025
Listen as RTI’s Ric Butler and Ryan Schumpert break down their thoughts on Tennessee’s 67-58 win over UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night in Lexington, KY. More on RockyTopInsider.com
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:09:50
Biggest Takeaways From Tennessee's WIN Over Wofford in NCAA Tournament | RTI: Press Pass
3/20/2025
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass as hosts Ryan and Ric are breaking down their reactions to Tennessee's first round win over Wofford in the NCAA March Madness Tournament on Thursday in Lexington. Stay tuned to www.RockyTopInsider.com for more postseason coverage. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:17:48
Tennessee's Midwest Run, The Madness of March, Vols Impress in Nashville | RTI: Press Pass
3/18/2025
Check out the latest episode of the RTI: Press Pass podcast as hosts Ryan Schumpert and Ric Butler are back from Nashville to talk a little Tennessee Basketball. The guys talked about the reactions to the Vols' impressive run through the SEC Tournament before diving into a preview for Thursday's game against Wofford in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Ryan and Ric also discuss the Midwest Region as a whole, Kentucky and Houston, bracket spoilers, and more. Subscribe to Rocky Top Insider for more postseason content as the tournament begins this week.
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:39:54
The BIGGEST Storylines from Tennessee Baseball's SWEEP of Florida 🧹 | RTI: Diamond Pass
3/18/2025
On this week's episode of Diamond Pass, RTI's Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss their biggest takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series sweep of Florida, including Marcus Phillips' elite start, relief outings from Dylan Loy and Nate Snead, continued success from freshmen at the plate and more. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:24 Intro
3:09 Thoughts on Liam Doyle's outing
7:38 Nate Snead saves the day
14:47 Marcus Phillips is a DUDE
21:24 Tegan Kuhns' upside is crazy high
25:34 Tanner Franklin's struggles
27:48 #LoyBoys Rise Up
36:44 Abernathy and Marin have been HUGE
41:45 Tennessee is in a GOOD spot at catcher
45:24 Thoughts on Levi Clark's weekend
47:50 Dean Curley's big moment
53:47 Coming up
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:55:59
Tennessee Baseball Makes HISTORY + AJ Russell Update | RTI: Diamond Pass
3/10/2025
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back on the RTI: Diamond Pass to discuss takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series sweep over St. Bonaventure in Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The guys break down the Vols' historic combined team no-hitter Friday, diving into Liam Doyle's great outing. Plus, Marcus Phillips shoved Saturday and Dalton Bargo, Manny Marin and Jay Abernathy all had big weekends at the plate. Finally, the guys talk about injury updates for AJ Russell and Andrew Behnke. Download and subscribe TODAY!
Duration:00:58:45
Pitching Staff & Gavin Kilen DOMINATE in Texas: Tennessee Baseball Takeaways | RTI: Diamond Pass
3/3/2025
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss the latest with Tennessee baseball in the past week. The Vols went 4-0 with wins over Oklahoma State and Arizona in Houston. The guys break down the biggest storylines from Tennessee's wins, including more dominant pitching, Gavin Kilen's continued excellence at the plate, Levi Clark, and more. The guys also briefly discuss the breaking news of Alberto Osuna being ruled ineligible. Download and subscribe to the RTI: Diamond Pass TODAY!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:45:04
What We Learned From Tennessee Baseball's SWEEP of Samford | RTI: Diamond Pass
2/24/2025
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to discuss Tennessee baseball's series sweep of Samford and hit on the biggest storylines of the weekend. Starting with the pitching, Nate Snead returned to the bullpen, Marcus Phillips had an eventful start and the stack of Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin continued to dominate. Plus, the upside of freshmen Levi Clark and Jay Abernathy, stock up for Reese Chapman, Stone Lawless and more. | RTI Diamond Pass
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:57:18
TAKEAWAYS From Tennessee Baseball's Series Sweep of Hofstra | RTI: Diamond Pass
2/17/2025
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back with another RTI Diamond Pass podcast to discuss the top takeaways from Tennessee baseball's series sweep of Hofstra in Knoxville to open the season.
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0:00 Intro
4:00 Pitching takeaways
20:24 Freshmen impress offensively
28:55 More offense & position battle takeaways
40:08 Schedule notes
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:42:19
Looking At Where Tennessee Basketball Is At With Six Games Left | RTI: Press Pass
2/14/2025
On this week's episode of RTI: Press Pass, Ryan and (a flu-ridden) Ric are breaking down Kentucky's win over Tennessee and what's next for U.T. basketball as they battle some inconsistent play with just six games remaining in the regular season. Download and subscribe TODAY!
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:32:15
Alberto Osuna Eligibility Issues, What to Expect From Tennessee Baseball in Opening Weekend | RTI: Press Pass
2/13/2025
Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are back to break down the latest in the Tennessee baseball world, including Alberto Osuna's eligibility concerns, Marcus Phillips being named the day two starter, who could start at first base and more.
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:00:37:53
Tennessee Baseball SEASON PREVIEW: X-Factors, Breakouts, BOLD Predictions & More! | RTI: Press Pass
2/3/2025
It's almost time for baseball season in Knoxville as hosts Jack Foster and Ryan Schumpert are bringing you the first edition of the RTI Baseball Podcast of 2025. The guys tell you everything you need to know about this team, including a full roster breakdown, who will be in the starting rotation, the bullpen pecking order, which positions are up in the air, lineup predictions and more. Towards the end, the guys discuss the big-picture topics for this season, including superlatives such as breakouts & sleepers, before ending with a bold prediction for the season. It's a HUGE episode... download and subscribe TODAY!
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0:00 Intro
1:53 Preseason Polls & Schedule Thoughts, Renovations Update
8:55 Injuries & Absences
12:39 Notable Newcomers
16:30 Weekend Rotation & Bullpen Pecking Order
31:35 Infield & Outfield starters, notable competitions
53:09 Lineup, batting order, DH candidates
1:01:38 Superlatives
1:16:10 Is this an Omaha team?
1:20:07 How to avoid early 2023 again
1:25:00 Bold Predictions
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Pancakes & Bacon Podcast (Apple/Spotify/Amazon): VFL Kyler Kerbyson and Reed Bacon
Duration:01:29:56