On the Ball with Andrew Maraniss

About On the Ball with Andrew Maraniss

"On The Ball with Andrew Maraniss" is a captivating podcast that explores the intersection of sports, culture, and politics through thought-provoking conversations. Hosted by Andrew Maraniss, bestselling author and director of the Vanderbilt Sports & Society Initiative, the podcast features a diverse lineup of guests—including athletes, authors, activists, and thought leaders—who bring unique perspectives on topics ranging from sports history and social justice to personal resilience and current events. Whether you're a sports fan, history buff, or curious thinker, "On The Ball" is your ticket to meaningful dialogue and inspiring storytelling. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

Andrew Maraniss, Vanderbilt University, Sports and Society Initiative

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Sept 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

100 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Episode 102: Harrison Bernstein

   Harrison Bernstein, founder and CEO of Soldiers to Sidelines, joins the show to discuss how his nonprofit helps military members, veterans, and their families apply their leadership skills to coaching, from youth leagues to the professional ranks. For the last two years, the organization’s national symposium has taken place on the Vanderbilt campus, bringing hundreds of veterans to campus to learn from the best in the business.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Episode 101: Perry B. Johnson and Ross Venneberg

   Co-editors Perry B. Johnson and Courtney M. Cox are out with the Sound of Victory: Music, Sport, and Society, a new book from NYU Press. Chapters include examinations of everything from “surf rock” to Argentinian soccer chants to the LSU football soundscape. In this episode, Johnson discusses the chapter she and Cox wrote on Jose Feliciano’s groundbreaking and controversial national anthem performance at the 1968 World Series, while contributor Ross Venneberg discusses the deep connections be...

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Episode 100: Candice Lee

   For the 100th episode of our podcast, we’re joined by Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Lee. On the eve of the 2026-2027 academic year, Sports Business Journal’s national AD of the Year talks about growing up in a military family, her journey from student-athlete to intern to AD, the state of college athletics, and the importance of the Vanderbilt Sports & Society Initiative.

Who has been a guest on On the Ball with Andrew Maraniss

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Celso Castilho
• Bryan Ruby
• Nick Cormier

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Does not typically book guests

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