ROBBY STANLEY

A Middle Tennessee native, Robby graduated from Hendersonville High School before attending Vol State and MTSU. A lifelong fan of the local sports scene, he began covering the Nashville Predators at just 18 years old during the 2010–2011 season. His early work across various hockey blogs led to a role with the National Hockey League in 2014.

Robby eventually found his true calling behind the mic, blending his love of hockey with a passion for all sports. That path brought him to Robby & Rexrode, where he now co-hosts one of Nashville’s go-to morning sports shows.

Off the air, Robby and his wife recently celebrated eight years of marriage and welcomed their first child in 2024. He’s an avid (but self-admittedly average) golfer, known for enthusiastically signing up for every station tournament, convinced that with better clubs, he’d be unstoppable. Sure you would, Robby. 

FOLLOW ROBBY ON TWITTER: @RStanleyNHL

JOE REXRODE

With over two decades in journalism, Joe Rexrode brings sharp insight, quick wit, and elite storytelling to ESPN 102.5 The Game. A Michigan State journalism grad, Joe got his start covering Spartans football before going on to write for the Lansing State Journal and Detroit Free Press, while also co-hosting both radio and television shows.

His work has earned national recognition: he was named National Sportswriter of the Year in Michigan (2015) and in Tennessee (2017 & 2018) by the National Sports Media Association. Joe is also a published author of two books—The Perfect :10 (with Jack Ebling, 2016) and Stadium Stories: Michigan State Spartans (2006).

Whether he’s on the mic or behind the keyboard, Rexrode delivers sharp takes, thoughtful analysis, and smart conversations that make sports matter.

FOLLOW JOE ON TWITTER:  @joerexrode