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The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers Show

Chase Thomas is Tennessee's Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL who hosts the best up-and-coming Tennessee Volunteers podcast today with a stacked rotating guest list of Tennessee Vols sports writers, sports analysts, podcasters & radio personalities, coaches, players and VFLs you know and love along with Chase's close friends and family members who may or may not put up with him just to get on the podcast.

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Episodes

New Tennessee Vol DJ Newman's Curious 2026 Role, Vols At Mississippi State Questions & Boo Carter vs. Arion Carter With FANRUN & FOX Sports Knoxville's Sam Beard

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by FANRUN & Fox Sports Knoxville's Sam Beard to talk about new Vol baseball transfer DJ Newman, why Tennessee at Mississippi State could be tricky, Vols football 2026 recruiting class thoughts, and if Boo Carter or Arion Carter need to have the bigger season for Tennessee this season. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Sam Beard To learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://cha...

Jun 26, 202543 min

Tennessee's Big 2026 Final Recruiting Targets, Vols Add Henry Ford From UVA & Hunter Ensley Final Season Review With Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert to talk about the Vols battling to keep 4-star tight end Carson Sneed in the 2026 class, Tennessee baseball landing Henry Ford out of the transfer portal along with DJ Newman, Hunter Ensley 2025 season review, why Hezekiah Harris is an interesting final flip target for the Vols from Auburn and Liam Doyle missing out on winning the Golden Spikes award...

Jun 24, 202542 min

Tennessee's Sneaky 2026 Recruit To Know, SEC 2025 QB Ranking Tiers, & Ty Simpson As Best Bet Breakout Star QB With Matt Green

Chase Thomas is Tennessee's Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Tennessee and Georgia football's most intriguing recent recruit in the 2026 class, why safety Luke Thompson could be the Vols' Dan Jackson down the line, SEC quarterback tiers heading into 2025, why DJ Lagway and Ty Simpson could be stars, where Jake Merklinger fits in, questions about John Mateer and much more...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 26 min

Tennessee's 2 QBs Conundrum, 2026 Big Vols Baseball Transfers & Mike Matthews 2025 Hype With GoVols247's Ben McKee

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by GoVols247's Ben McKee to talk about Tennessee's two quarterback conundrum with Joey Aguilar & Jake Merklinger, 2026 Tennessee baseball transfers, if the Vols will have all righties in the starting rotation, Tennessee basketball early thoughts on the new roster and Mike Matthews 2025 hype. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Ben McKee To learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: http...

Jun 20, 202548 min

Biggest Vols Baseball Portal Needs, Tegan Kuhns Was Mismanaged & Tyre West 2025 Tennessee Breakout With Locked On Vols' Eric Cain

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Locked On Vols & Volquest's Eric Cain to talk about Tennessee's biggest transfer portal needs in baseball, if Tegan Kuhns was mismanaged by the Vols this season, Garrett Wright as best baseball portal addition, betting on Jay Abernathy in 2026, and why Tennessee really needs Tyre West to breakout in 2025 on the Vols' defensive line. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Eric Cain To learn mo...

Jun 19, 202538 min

Tennessee Football 2025 Optimism, Vols Bullpen Offseason Questions & Most Underrated Vols In Heupel Era With Griffin Hadley & Alex Sarkis

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Tennessee swimming and diving alum Griffin Hadley & The Daily Beacon's Alex Sarkis to talk about Tennessee football optimism, Vols bullpen questions next year, why Tennessee baseball will make it back to Omaha, Elijah Simmons and Jeremy Banks most underrated Heupel Vols, and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Griffin Hadley, Alex Sarkis To learn more about CT and the pod please...

Jun 18, 202553 min

Vols Baseball Transfer Portal Hysteria, Jermod McCoy Round 1 Buzz & Tristen Keys Recruitment Fight With Ryan Schumpert, Ethan Stone & Jack Foster

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert, Saturday Down South's Ethan Stone & Omaha Productions' Jack Foster to talk about Dylan Loy entering the transfer portal out of Tennessee, Garrett Wright in the boat for the Vols, what happens if Vols have a worse season than 8-4, Jermod McCoy first-round buzz, Tristen Keys 5-star recruitment battle for Tennessee, and Trey Thompson is a 4-star ho...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 7 min

Tennessee Football Most Important Transfer, UGA's WR Transfer Additions & Best CFB Broadcast Team With Matt Green

Chase Thomas is Tennessee's Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Tennessee and Georgia football's most important transfers in 2025, if the CFP could have two G5 teams in this year, Josh Hoover as a sleeper breakout QB at TCU, kicking out one SEC school for another school pick, and if Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt are the best CFB commentary duo right now. Host: Chase Thomas Gue...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 12 min

Tennessee Football Buzz Questions, A Vols Win In Gainesville & Tim Banks Takes With FOX Sports Knoxville's Russell Smith

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by FANRUN Radio & FOX Sports Knoxville's Russell Smith to talk about a lack of Tennessee football buzz, if beating Georgia or Florida would be more satisfying this year, best offseason Vol coaching hires and why Tim Banks is so underrated by Vol Nation. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Russell Smith If you're a fan of this daily Tennessee Volunteers podcast, please leave this show a rating ...

Jun 13, 202540 min

Tennessee & UGA Contract Year Key Players, Mizzou An Unfortunate CFP Sleeper & Dylan Lonergan QB1 Hype With Matt Green

Chase Thomas is Tennessee's Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Tennessee and Georgia football contract year players, Mizzou being this year's Indiana, Dylan Lonergan Boston College hype, if an non-Power 2 school can win a national championship and the Carson Beck vs. Gunner Stockton debate. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Matt Green To learn more about CT and the pod please go ...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 3 min

Tennessee's One Big Potential Lineup Change, Vols vs. Georgia Kickoff Time Set & Final Vols Bullpen Questions

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster to talk about Tennessee's Regional opponents, why Wake Forest is their biggest challenger, questions about the Vols' bullpen this weekend, how Tennessee should approach the transfer portal this offseason, and debate whether or not the 3:30 PM EST kickoff vs. Georgia is better than a night game inside Neyland Stadium. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Jack Foste...

May 30, 202534 min

Tennessee Baseball Regionals Deep Dive, Finebaum's Vols Skepticism, & Vitello's Vols Regional History With Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia to talk about Tennessee being able to win their Regional this weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee men's hoops introducing their two new assistant coaches, Paul Finebaum being out on Tennessee in 2025, Vitello's Vols best Regional memories and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Ryan Sylvia If you're a fan of this daily Tennessee Volunteers podcast, please leave t...

May 29, 202540 min

Tennessee Regional Bracket Set, Andrew Fischer's Quiet Dominance & Vols Most Intriguing D-Linemen This Year With Ryan Schumpert & Caleb Jarreau

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and The Daily Times' Caleb Jarreau to talk about Tennessee's regional bracket, if the Vols can win at Arkansas in the Supers, Andrew Fischer's quiet special seasons, most unfairly hate Vols in the Heupel era and Joshua Josephs most intriguing defensive line player in 2025. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Ryan Schumpert, Caleb Jarreau To learn more about C...

May 28, 20251 hr 5 min

Tennessee Being Overlooked This Season, UGA vs. UF To ATL In 2026 & Hugh Freeze Auburn Year 3 Questions With Matt Green

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Georgia vs. Florida moving to Atlanta for the 2026 game, Tennessee being overlooked and disrespected heading into the 2025 season, preseason CFB Top 25 teams most likely to fall out, some bizarre Hugh Freeze Year 3 expectations at Auburn, new CFP seedings and the debut of Call It, Matt! CFB bold take of the week. Host:...

May 26, 20251 hr

Tennessee's Lineup Heating Up, Vols Offensive Line 2025 Buzz & Chaz Lanier's NBA Draft Outlook With Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster & No Ceilings' Maxwell Baumbach. Plus, Clinton's Jake Dawson!

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster to talk about the bottom half of Tennessee's lineup heating up, new CFP seeing, Cole Cubelic being optimistic on the Vols' o-line and much more. Then, No Ceilings' Maxwell Baumbach joins the program to talk about Chaz Lanier's NBA Draft stock (40:00), Jahmai Mashack and Zakai Zeigler's as well and much more. To wrap, Clinton Dragons head football coach ...

May 23, 20251 hr 21 min

Tennessee Smacks Alabama In SEC Tournament, Zakai Zeigler 5th Year Questions & Jermod McCoy Top Playmaker Snub With Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia. Plus, Calhoun's Clay Stephenson!

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia to talk about Tennessee beating Alabama in the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Zakai Zeigler suing for an additional year of being able to play college basketball, the return of Talaysia Cooper for the Lady Vols, Jermod McCoy snubbed in ESPN Top 25 Playmakers list, if the Vols will play two QBs early and often this season and much more. Then, Calhoun Yellow Jackets ...

May 22, 20251 hr 16 min

3 Reasons Tennessee Baseball Makes The CWS, Vols Tight End Room Optimism & Tennessee Adidas Rumors With Jack Foster. Plus, Gatliburg-Pittman's Tyler Williams & Atlanta Hawks With Locked On Hawks' Brad Rowland!

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster to talk about three reasons why Tennessee will make it back to the CWS this season, Vols tight end room is quietly loaded and the ongoing Tennessee Adidas uniform rumors. Then, Gatlinburg-Pittman head football coach Tyler Williams joins the program to talk about the Highlanders (30:00), the offseason, great black bear stories, spring and summer position...

May 16, 20251 hr 28 min

What Colton Hood Adds To Tennessee's Deep Secondary, Vols Potentially Going Back To Adidas? Tennessee vs. Arkansas Preview With Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia & ESPN Arkansas' Tye Richardson

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia to talk about Colton Hood's underrated addition to Tennessee football, if it'd be a mistake for Tennessee to switch from Nike to Adidas, the Lady Vols returning pieces, the Vols checkering Neyland Stadium for Georgia, Chaz Lanier's best NBA fit and much more. Then, ESPN Arkansas' Tye Richardson joins the program to talk about Tennessee vs. Arkansas in Fayettev...

May 15, 202559 min

Tennessee's QB1 Battle Officially On, Peyton Lewis Breakout Player Potential & Tennessee Baseball Pitching Optimism With FanRun Radio's Cody McClure & GoVols247's Ben McKee

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by FanRun Radio & FOX Sports Knoxville's Cody McClure to talk about Tennessee's QB1 battle with Joey Aguilar officially on campus, Peyton Lewis as the best breakout Vol football candidate and why Glen Elarbee might be UT's most underrated assistant coach. Then, GoVols247's Ben McKee joins the program talk about Tennessee baseball, short term and long term concerns for the Vols, issue...

May 14, 202553 min

Tennessee Baseball Has Real Problems, Felix Okpara's Next Level & Vols Not A Top 25 Team With Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert & Saturday Down South's Ethan Stone

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and Saturday Down South's Ethan Stone to talk about Rick Barnes' latest assistant coach hire, Vols hoops transfer portal activity, Tennessee baseball's real problems, Felix Okpara's next level, if next year's team has any glaring weaknesses, and Joel Klatt leaving Tennessee out of his preseason top 25. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Ryan Schumpert, Ethan...

May 13, 20251 hr 5 min

Tennessee CFP Overreaction Take, Georgia's Loaded WR Room & Kentucky Program Report With Matt Green. Plus, Hardin Valley's Tyler Wynn!

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Georgia's loaded wide receiver room in 2025 (2:00), Tennessee's still favorable CFP chances next season, more bad changes to the Egg Bowl, Kentucky program report, FSU 2025 win/loss expectations and why Fernando Mendoza is underrated at Indiana next season. Then, Hardin Valley's Tyler Wynn joins the program to talk abo...

May 12, 20251 hr 27 min

Tennessee's Home Win Loss Projections, Vols Top 25 Debate & Dean Curley Dropped Down In Baseball Order With Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Jack Foster to talk about whether or not the Vols will lose more than one home game this year, FOX Sports' Joel Klatt leaving Tennessee out of his Top 25, Tony Vitello dropping Dean Curley in the batting order, Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt preview and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Jack Foster To learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https://chasethoma...

May 09, 202539 min

Tennessee Basketball NOT Done In The Transfer Portal, Bru McCoy's Best Vols Moments & Vols NFL Draft Career Bets With Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia to talk about Tennessee potentially adding another transfer portal guard in Duke Miles, if the Vols are waiting on Jordan Gainey potentially, which new Lady Vols is a great pick to start next season, and which Tennessee football player drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft has the best chance to succeed long-term. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Ryan Sylvia To learn more ab...

May 08, 202531 min

Tennessee's New Win Total Odds, Linebacker Excitment With Spillman & Telander & Vols Bullpen Optimism With FanRun Radio's Sam Beard

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by FanRun Radio & FOX Sports Knoxville's Sam Beard to talk about Tennessee's new betting win/loss over-under line of -8.5, why we're both excited about the linebackers in 2025 for the Vols, issues with depth at wide receiver with injury histories and if the offense or bullpen is more likely to get fixed for Tennessee this season. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Sam Beard To learn more abo...

May 07, 202542 min

Tennessee Baseball's Offensive Woes, Ja'Kobi Gillespie Favorite New Vol & Vols Secondary Hype With Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert & Saturday Down South's Ethan Stone

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and Saturday Down South's Ethan Stone to talk about Tennessee baseball's offensive woes, why Ja'Kobi Gillespie will be Ethan's favorite new Vol, why Tennessee's secondary will be elite again, Rod Clark's replacement under Rick Barnes, Tony Vitello's Vols missing in the transfer portal on the pitching front and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Ry...

May 06, 202555 min

Vols OT Lance Heard A First Rounder In 2026, Georgia's Uncertain Roster & Worst CFB Hires In Last 5 Years With Matt Green

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about who will be the next NFL Draft 2026 risers for the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers, why Lance Heard is a good bet for the Vols, and then dive into the worst head football coach hires in college football over the last few years that includes Bryan Harsin, Ryan Walters, Luke Fickell and much more. Host: Chase T...

May 05, 20251 hr 10 min

Tennessee Basketball 2025 Roster Grade, Vols Spring Portal Activity & Dean Curley Moves To 2B With FanRun Radio's Russell Smith

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by FanRun Radio & FOX Sports Knoxville's Russell Smith to talk about new roster that Rick Barnes has assembled for Tennessee basketball next season, Tennessee football's spring portal activity, and the decision by Tony Vitello to move Dean Curley to 2B moving forward for Vols baseball. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Russell Smith To learn more about CT and the pod please go visit: https:/...

May 02, 202537 min

Tennessee Adds Two Combo Guards, Intrigue Around Clarence Massamba & Lady Vols Year 2 Roster Outlook With Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia. Plus, Bradley Central Head Football Coach Damon Floyd!

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia to talk about Tennessee adding Amaree Abram and Clarence Massamba this week, if the Vols will miss McKneely or Rice, Lady Vols Year 2 outlook and much more. Then, Bradley Central’s Damon Floyd joins the program to talk about the Bradley Central Bears, what happened in 2024 vs. 2023 seasons, how they rebuild in 2025, spring and summer position battles, and much...

May 01, 202555 min

Tennessee Basketball's Final Transfer Portal Pieces, Vols Baseball Falls At LSU & Josh Heupel's Brutal Spring With Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert & Saturday Down South's Ethan Stone. Plus, Tennessee Vols With Sports Source's John Pennington!

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Rocky Top Insider's Ryan Schumpert and Saturday Down South's Ethan Stone to talk about Tennessee basketball closing potentially strong in the portal with Amaree Abram and Clarence Massamba, Ja'Kobi Gillespie vs. Nate Ament for most important Vols player next season, the disastrous spring for Tennessee football, what to make of Joey Aguilar as QB1, and the Vols' baseball team's bullpen...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 29 min

Falcons Trade Up For James Pearce Jr., Georgia Dominates NFL Draft Again & Program Report: Florida With Matt Green. Plus, Tennessee Vols With GoVols247's Patrick Brown!

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about all the Tennessee & Georgia football players taken in the 2025 NFL Draft, Matt's Minute on Quinn Ewers going in the final round, a program report on Florida in 2025 and some SEC football spring names to watch going into the summer. Then, GoVols247's Patrick Brown joins the program to talk Tennessee football's safet...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 54 min
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