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Next Man Up with Jake Lyman

102.5 The Game
Tennessee Titans
Cam Ward
Nashville Predators
NFL
NFL Draft
College Football Playoff
Robert Saleh
Diego Pavia
Vanderbilt Women's Basketball
Titans
Heisman Trophy
Barry Trotz
Vanderbilt Football
Tennessee Volunteers
NHL
Nashville
SEC
John Harbaugh
Fernando Mendoza
New England Patriots

Join Jake Lyman as he talks about the big topics in sports joined each day by a different Nashville voice.

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Voice of Vanderbilt Football and Baseball Andrew Allegretta joins Jake Lyman in studio for the first hour of Next Man Up to preview the upcoming football season for the 'Dores. Then, Jake and Parker Kelley break down the contract extension for defens... more

Jake and Parker kick off the final hour of the Monday show by reacting to the news that the Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a deal to make Michigan's Dusty May their next head basketball coach. The guys wrap the show with some more World Cup talk.

Jake and Parker Kelley react to the three-year contract extension Jeffrey Simmons signed over the weekend with the Tennessee Titans. Where does Big Jeff rank among defensive tackles in the NFL? Also, the guys take a look throughout history to check t... more

The Voice of Vanderbilt Football and Baseball Andrew Allegretta joins Jake Lyman in studio during the first hour of the show to preview the 2026 season for the Commodores.

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Recent Guests

Alex Daugherty
Staff writer for the Tennessean covering the Predators
Tennessean
Episode: Predators & Chris MacFarland, NBA Finals | Hour 2 | (6-8-26)
Alex Dougherty
Alex Dougherty from the Tennessean, guest analyst
Tennessean
Episode: College Baseball Super Regional Recap, Brenden Sorsby Granted Injunction | Hour 1 | (6-8-26)
Josh Corey
Titans Vice President of Cause Marketing
Tennessee Titans
Episode: Next Man Up with Jake Lyman: Will Cam Ward Be Used More in the Run? + SEC Spring Meetings in Destin *FULL SHOW* (5-26-26)
Ed Orgeron
Former LSU head coach; recruited Louisiana talent; returning as special assistant to recruiting and defense
Lane Kiffin's LSU staff
Episode: Who Can Go from Worst-to-First in the NFL? + Coach O Back at LSU & One Final Season for Aaron Rodgers | NFL & CFB | Hour 3 (05-21-26)
David Carr
Former NFL quarterback, Car brothers podcast guest
Homegrown Podcast
Episode: What is Cam Ward's Ceiling as Quarterback for the Titans? | NFL | Hour 2 (05-21-26)
Derek Carr
Former NFL quarterback, Car brothers podcast guest
Homegrown Podcast
Episode: What is Cam Ward's Ceiling as Quarterback for the Titans? | NFL | Hour 2 (05-21-26)
Cory Curtis
News 2 journalist
News 2
Episode: Cory Curtis Joins the Show, How Can Nashville Become a Regular Host of the Super Bowl? + Tony Pettiti Speaks on 24-Team CFP | NFL & CFB | Hour 1 (05-20-26)
Dr. Crane
Nashville SC reporter
Nashville SC / local sports media
Episode: Next Man Up w/ Jake Lyman: Where Does Cam Ward Rank Among NFL QBs? + Latest Headlines in Sports *FULL SHOW* (05-19-26)
Sacha Washington
Grad student and player on the Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Team.
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Sacha Washington (02-11-26)

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Jake Lyman
Host of Next Man Up; frequent lead host with Nashville-based sports coverage
Parker Kelly
Regular contributor and co-host in several episodes

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Go Dores

    Jake is very knowledgeable and offers great analysis on Vanderbilt. That can and should be your niche relative to the rest of the lineup.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Predsfan615
    United Statesa year ago

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Next Man Up with Jake Lyman: NBA Finals Returns to MSG + CFB Dark Horse | Full Show | (6-8-26)
Q: Do you think Andrew Brunette will be retained as the Predators' head coach?
Alex suggested keeping Brunette for now is plausible given the roster improvements and the gradual nature of decisions, but cautioned that significant underperformance could still lead to a coaching change; the timeline is tied to offseason moves and the draft.
Next Man Up with Jake Lyman: NBA Finals Returns to MSG + CFB Dark Horse | Full Show | (6-8-26)
Q: Alex, what are your thoughts on Rob Blake coming in and the current coaching situation?
Alex said Rob Blake is a logical addition as a trusted ally to Chris MacFarland, with potential to strengthen leadership in Nashville and to complement MacFarland's roster-building and analytics focus, while Andrew Brunette's future remains a live question but likely to be given some runway this year.
Where does Cam Ward rank among all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks? | NFL | Hour 2 (05-19-26)
Q: Heading into 2026, where would you rank Cam Ward among NFL quarterbacks?
The hosts and Dr. Locke discuss Ward in the 20s-to-low 20s range, emphasizing projection and surrounding talent, with some callers arguing for a top-15 placement based on upside.
Where does Cam Ward rank among all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks? | NFL | Hour 2 (05-19-26)
Q: If it was 25 seconds on the clock, which quarterback are you taking? Cam Ward or Jalen Hurts?
The guest favored Hurts in the moment but acknowledged Ward's improvisational edge and potential if he develops the supporting cast and system.
Next Man Up w/ Jake Lyman: Where Does Cam Ward Rank Among NFL QBs? + Latest Headlines in Sports *FULL SHOW* (05-19-26)
Q: Where would you rank Cam Ward heading into 2026?
The hosts discuss Ward potentially cracking the top 20-25 range depending on his growth and surrounding talent, with some callers arguing for a higher ceiling if he improves and develops a strong supporting cast.

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A sports-focused daily discussion show built around big league topics with a Nashville flavor. Across episodes, the crew covers college basketball storylines (SEC and March Madness), NFL developments (Titans, drafts, cap decisions), and college athletics news, often tying in local teams like Vanderbilt. The show stands out by mixing national sports discourse with local/Nashville figures and guests, creating a practical, opinionated view of how sports news affects fans and local teams alike. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want fast-paced analysis, guest perspectives from the Nashville scene, and fresh takes on both college and pro sports rather than a single-team slant.

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