Everything Orange

It’s not Christmas, but we’re ready for a Slay ride.
SEC basketball analyst, 2003 SEC Player of the Year, and Vol for Life Ron Slay joins the Everything Orange podcast for an in-depth conversation about his time at Tennessee.
Slay reflects on some of his favorite Tennessee basketball memories, the culture inside Food City Center, and how Rocky Top continued to influence his personal and professional journeys beyond his playing career.
He brings the same personality and energy that made him a fan favorite, offering an honest look back at his playing days and his lasting connection to Tennessee.

Kylee Simmons is off to a fast start for Tennessee Soccer, already notching three goals and two assists in her first seven appearances and helping the Lady Vols climb into the top 10 of the national rankings.

But Simmons’ impact at Tennessee was anything but certain, as the fifth year had not played soccer in 683 days before making her Rocky Top debut. The West Chester, Ohio, native suffered back-to-back season-ending injuries between her junior year at Missouri and her senior year at Tennessee.

But those setbacks didn’t just set the stage for a major comeback this season, they provided Simmons with a new and invaluable mindset that has led allowed her to become a team leader and find renewed purpose beyond soccer.

In this episode of Everything Orange, host Sarah Detwiler and Simmons discuss that remarkable journey to recovery and the impact its made on Tennessee Soccer.

Amidst an ever-changing NCAA landscape, Tennessee Athletics’ stated goal to “lead the way in college sports” remains the same. In this episode of Everything Orange, get an update from the man leading Tennessee’s charge into the new frontier — Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White.

Tennessee has experienced a slew of updates over the last several months — from the return of adidas, to the advent of jersey patches, and to gameday updates in and around Neyland Stadium. Host Sarah Detwiler and White wade into the “why” behind these changes and how they will help fuel Tennessee’s championship ambitions.

Don’t miss these updates and insights from the Man in Charge himself!

Season Four of Everything Orange kicks off with QB1. Tennessee Football's Faizon Brandon joins the podcast!
The 5-star true freshman from Greensboro, North Carolina, arrives on Rocky Top having only lost one game in his outstanding high school career. 
Brandon joins host Sarah Detwiler for a wide-ranging conversation, covering his early life, high school success, work in the community, and his reaction to learning he had won the job as Tennessee’s starting quarterback.

Hannah Smith has been an integral component to Tennessee Rowing’s rapid rise to the top of the sport, most recently reaching new heights with the program’s first SEC title and No. 1 ranking.

With the NCAA Championships on deck, Smith joins the Everything Orange podcast to discuss the Lady Vols’ national-championship aspirations, how she’s seen the program transform over the past four seasons, and why she believes Tennessee Rowing is poised for sustained success.