Talkin' Troy: Recent Episodes
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DT Sports Editor Josh Sacher sat down with Kasey Kazliner and Michelle Chavez to discuss QB Caleb Williams going to the Chicago Bears as the presumptive No. 1 overall pick and which other USC players you can expect to hear their names called in Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Thomas Johnson and Kasey Kazliner kick things off by discussing the WNBA Draft and how USC players fared in it, plus how the league might grow off the back of women's college basketball's recent success. Then, Jack Hallinan returns to host the semifinals of the ongoing USC-Olympic trivia tournament, featuring matchups between Dana Hammerstrom and Fernanda Sanchez, then Thomas and DT Sports Editor Leila Mackenzie.
Kasey Kazliner, DT Sports Editor Josh Sacher and Marcus Partida give you a detailed breakdown of the recent goings-on from the diamond. Episode produced by Darren Parry, Jack Hallinan and Jonathan Park.
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Thomas Johnson and Talkin' Troy Editor/Producer Jack Hallinan gather on short notice to discuss USC's hiring of Eric Musselman to replace Andy Enfield as head coach of the men's basketball program.
Thomas Johnson and Kasey Kazliner are on the scene in Portland to give their immediate thoughts following USC women's basketball's 80-73 loss to Paige Bueckers and the Uconn Huskies.
Jack Hallinan, Thomas Johnson, Fernanda Sanchez and Marcus Partida kick things off by discussing USC football's big recruiting wins, particularly on defense. Then, Thomas is back, joined by Kasey Kazliner, Darren Parry and Michelle Chavez, to break down USC's run in the women's NCAA tournament.
Leila McKenzie and Michelle Chavez kick off the episode by giving you everything you need to know about the women's side of March Madness. Next, Thomas Johnson, Kasey Kazliner and Marcus Partida try to explain went wrong for the men's basketball team, before closing things out with a little baseball talk.
Leila Mackenzie and Thomas Johnson react to USC Women's Basketball Pac-12 Tournament victory from Las Vegas. Then, all your favorite Talkin' Troy hosts compete against each other in a trivia tournament about USC Olympic sports history.
Talkin' Troy regulars Thomas Johnson, Kasey Kazliner and Darren Parry discuss their Pac-12 tournament brackets. Can JuJu Watkins and USC take it home? Listen to find out.
In the opening segment, DT Sports Editors Leila Mackenzie and Josh Sacher give USC women's lacrosse some deserved hype. Then, Thomas Johnson and Kasey Kazliner discuss recent Trojan baseball alums and where they stand in the pro baseball landscape. Finally, Thomas returns in the final segment to chat about some track and field record-breakers with Michelle Chavez.
JuJu has been the story for USC women's basketball this season, but who are the other key contributors? In the first segment, Thomas Johnson, Leila Mackenzie and Fernanda Sanchez gather to discuss exactly that. Then, Kasey Kazliner, Darren Parry and producer Jack Hallinan preview the USC-UCLA men's basketball game.
First, Dana Hammerstrom and Marcus Partida discuss the USC spring sports they believe could win NCAA national championships this season. Next, our TT baseball insiders Thomas Johnson, Darren Parry and Kasey Kazliner preview the Trojans' 2024 season.
First, Thomas Johnson, Marcus Partida and Darren Parry gather to discuss their all-time favorite Super Bowl performances by a USC player and how Juju Watkins might surpass Caitlin Clark as a force in women's college basketball. Next, Daily Trojan Sports Editor Leila MacKenzie and Michelle Chavez talk about USC women's soccer's eventful offseason thus far.
Thomas Johnson, Joshua Sacher and Jack Hallinan gather to have a midseason check-in on the state of USC basketball as the women's team flies high and the men's squad flounders amid high expectations.
Hosts Thomas Johnson, Stefano Fendrich, Darren Parry and Jack Hallinan start off the podcast with a deep dive into what the USC football needs to do to improve on a 7-5 season with transfer portal, quarterback and defensive coordinator debates. Afterwards, hosts Rylan Bohnett and Kasey Kazliner talk some women's volleyball, then are joined by Marcus Partida to discuss the Talkin' Troy fantasy football league. And to conclude the longest episode in Talkin' Troy history, Thomas is joined by Leila MacKenzie and former-editor Grace Ingram to discuss which USC head coaches Grace would want to hang out with the most.
This episode was hosted by Thomas Johnson, Stefano Fendrich, Jack Hallinan, Darren Parry, Rylan Bohnett, Kasey Kazliner, Marcus Partida and Leila MacKenzie. Edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Thomas Johnson and Jonathan Park. Talkin' Troy is one of three podcasts on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, or at our website dailytrojan.com.
Hosts Kasey Kazliner and Marcus Partida discuss this year's edition of the Crosstown Showdown between USC and UCLA, then dive into their favorite CFB rivalries. Lastly, they're joined by Anjali Patel, the coach of the Daily Trojan as the paper prepares to take on its rival, the Daily Bruin, in a friendly flag football game known as the Blood Bowl.
This episode was hosted by Kasey Kazliner and Marcus Partida. Scripted by Marcus Partida and Kasey Kazliner. Edited by Darren Parry. Produced by Thomas Johnson and Jonathan Park. Talkin' Troy is one of four episodes on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Hosts Thomas Johnson, Kasey Kazliner and Leila MacKenzie discuss the firing of USC football's defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, with their dream picks of who should replace him. Later, they debate on which freshman, JuJu Watkins or Isaiah Collier, and which team, USC men's or women's basketball, will have the better season.This episode was hosted by Thomas Johnson, Kasey Kazliner and Leila MacKenzie. Scripted by Marcus Partida. Edited by Jack Hallinan. Produced by Stefano Fendrich and Jonathan Park. Talkin' Troy is one of four episodes on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Hosts Stefano Fendrich, Jack Hallinan and Marcus Partida discuss whether No. 20 USC can repeat history and beat No. 5 Washington. Then, Jack is joined by special guest Dylan Luden for instant reactions after USC Women's Soccer dropped a rivalry matchup to UCLA 4-2.
This episode was hosted by Stefano Fendrich, Jack Hallinan and Marcus Partida. Scripted by Kasey Kazliner, Rylan Bohnett and Darren Parry. Produced by Thomas Johnson and Jonathan Park. Talkin’ Troy is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Hosts Thomas Johnson and Kasey Kazliner sit down and debate whether or not the Trojans and Golden Bears are "real" rivals. Staff writer Jack Hallinan also briefly caught up with a football writer from the Daily Californian, and the hosts discussed USC basketball's newfound recruiting success.
This episode of Talkin' Troy was hosted by Kasey Kazliner and Thomas Johnson. Written by Marcus Partida, Rylan Bohnett and Wiley Haga. Edited by Leila MacKenzie. Produced by Thomas Johnson and Jonathan Park. Talkin’ Troy is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Hosts Jack Hallinan, Kasey Kazliner, Marcus Partida and Darren Parry talk about their reactions (and overreactions) to USC's 48-20 loss against Notre Dame, along with a preview of men's and women's basketball. All that and more on this week's episode of Talkin' Troy.
This episode was hosted by Jack Hallinan, Kasey Kazliner, Marcus Partida and Darren Parry. Scripted by Rylan Bohnett, Drake Lee and Leila MacKenzie. Edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Thomas Johnson and Jonathan Park. "Talkin' Troy" is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.
This week’s crew of “Talkin’ Troy” hosts discuss everything women’s volleyball, soccer and football. In honor of Trojan Family Weekend, we also spotlight the prominent families of USC sports, past and present.
This episode of “Talkin Troy” was hosted by Leila MacKenzie, Wiley Haga and Rylan Bohnett. Written by Leila MacKenzie, Wiley Haga, Justin White, Darren Parry, Kasey Kazliner, Marcus Partida and Rylan Bohnett. Edited by Jack Hallinan. Produced by Grace Ingram and Thomas Johnson. Talkin’ Troy is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
This week on “Talkin’ Troy,” hosts Leila MacKenzie, Kasey Kazliner, Jack Hallinan and Darren Parry talk Deion Sanders, head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder and other characters in college football coaching.
This episode of “Talkin Troy” was hosted by Leila MacKenzie, Kasey Kazliner, Jack Hallinan and Darren Parry. Written by Leila MacKenzie, Kasey Kazliner, Jack Hallinan, Wiley Haga and Darren Parry. Edited by Marcus Partida. Talkin’ Troy is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Hosts Thomas Johnson, Stefano Fendrich and Wiley Haga dive into a loaded week of college football. Then the gang is joined by assistant sports editor Dana Hammerstrom to discuss a big weekend for men's water polo.
This episode was hosted by Dana Hammerstrom, Wiley Haga, Stefano Fendrich and Thomas Johnson. Edited by Jack Hallinan. Produced by Grace Ingram, Thomas Johnson and Jonathan Park. "Talkin' Troy" is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.
Talkin’ Troy hosts Justin White, Marcus Partida and Jack Hallinan take a look at Trojans both in the MLB postseason picture and who had key roles in MLB postseason history. They also take it back to football with Pac-12 goodbyes and fantasy football.
Hosted by Jack Hallinan, Marcus Partida and Justin White, Written by Kasey Kazliner, edited by Leila Mackenzie and produced by Grace Ingram and Thomas Johnson. Talkin’ Troy is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
This week on Talkin' Troy hosts Thomas Johnson, Kasey Kazliner and Rylan Bohnett talk all things football. They cover everything from top USC vs. Stanford moments, their Pac-12 rankings and trojans playing in the NFL.
This episode was hosted by Kasey Kazliner, Thomas Johnson and Rylan Bohnett .Written by Wiley Haga, Marcus Partida, Leila MacKenzie, Darren Parry, Justin White. Edited by Jack Hallinan. Produced by Grace Ingram, Jonathan Park and Thomas Johnson. Talkin’ Troy is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
This week on "Talkin' Troy," hosts Leila MacKenzie and Jack Hallinan dive into everything you need to know about USC football and soccer. They also cover updates on Bronny James and the Atlantic Coast Conference.
This episode was hosted by Jack Hallinan and Leila MacKenzie, Written by Wiley Haga, Rylan Bohnett, Marcus Partida and Kasey Kazliner. Edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Grace Ingram and Thomas Johnson. Talkin’ Troy is one of four shows of the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Just as students are getting back into classes, USC sports are getting back into competition. Listen here as Thomas Johnson and Stefano Fendrich preview the upcoming matchups for football, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball
Hosted by Thomas Johnson and Stefano Fendrich. Edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Grace Ingram and Jonathan Park.
The Talkin’ Troy team looks at the recent matchups between the Trojans and their rival UCLA Bruins across multiple sports. Hosts Stefano Fendrich and Darren Parry also look at the postseason outlooks for USC baseball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, women’s water polo and beach volleyball.
Hosted by Stefano Fendrich and Darren Parry. Written by Leila MacKenzie, Kyle Frankel, Darren Parry, Justin White and Thomas Johnson edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Grace Ingram. Talkin’ Troy is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Listen to analysis from the Talkin' Troy team about USC football's spring game, an upcoming rivalry series for USC baseball and the postseason outlook for USC lacrosse.
Hosted by Thomas Johnson, Patrick Warren and Justin White. Written by Darren Parry, Leila Mackenzie and Thomas Johnson. Edited by Kyle Frankel. Produced by Grace Ingram. Talkin' Troy is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts or on our website dailytrojan.com
This week, the Talkin' Troy team sits down with members of various club teams to find out what the club sports experience at USC is like. We talk with Elizabeth Saunders and Hari Sridhara from the club ultimate frisbee team, Declan Driscoll and Chris Chow from the club hockey team, Chloe Barker and Sophia Gross from the club ski and snowboard team and Carter Cotton from the club baseball team.
This episode of Talkin' Troy was hosted by Leila Mackenzie, Kyle Frankel, Grace Ingram and Stefano Fendrich. Written by Darren Parry, Thomas Johnson, Kyle Frankel and Jack Hallinan. Edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Grace Ingram and Stefano Fendrich. Talkin Troy is one of three podcasts on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts or on our website dailytrojan.com.
In Head Coach Andy Stankiewicz’s first year, he already has his squad sitting at 3rd in the PAC-12 baseball rankings. Join hosts Jack Hallinan, Leila Mackenzie and Darren Parry as they go into a baseball season review and USC recruiting, with the potential impending commitment of Bronny James.
Hosted by Darren Parry, Jack Halinan and Leila Mckenzie. Written by Thomas Johnson, Justin White and Kyle Frankel. Edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Grace Ingram. Talkin Troy is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts or on our website dailytrojan.com.
In a historic week of women’s sports, we saw everything from 40-point triple doubles to flamingo feathered blazers. Join co-hosts Leila MacKenzie and Dana Hammerstrom as they reflect on the evolving impact and excitement of women’s athletics.
Hosted by Leila MacKenzie and Dana Hammerstrom, Written by Leila MacKenzie edited by Thomas Johnson and Justin White. Produced by Grace Ingram. Talkin’ Troy is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
From the WBC to more March Madness locks, Stefano Fendrich, Kyle Frankel and Thomas Johnson sit down on this week’s episode of Talkin’ Troy to catch you up on sports from the past week.
Hosted by Stefano Fendrich, Kyle Frankel and Stefano Fendrich, written by Jack Hallinan, Darren Parry and Justin White, edited by Thomas Johnson, and produced by Grace Ingram. Talkin’ Troy is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.
Talkin’ Troy is back this semester as Patrick Warren and Justin White sit down to talk about all things USC basketball and what to expect from both programs come March Madness.
This episode of Talkin’ Troy was hosted by Patrick Warren and Justin White. Written by Kyle Frankel, Thomas Johnson, Leila MacKenzie and edited by Patrick Warren. Produced by Grace Ingram and Au Chung. Talkin’ Troy is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network.
Following USC’s dramatic 48-45 win over UCLA at the Rose Bowl, Daily Trojan staffers Chris Bibona, Jack Hallinan and Kyle Frankel react to one of the most consequential victories in recent history for Trojan football. To end the show, the trio discusses the playoff implications of USC’s final home game Saturday against Notre Dame.
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Jabs in the media, Knights and Helenes on guard and two teams clawing for football glory. This is rivalry week. Join Chris Bibona, Kyle Frankel and sports editor Patrick Warren as they discuss everything you need to know ahead of the 90th edition of the “Crosstown Showdown.” Key narratives, star players and unbelievable antics are just the beginning in what could very well be an instant classic between the Trojans and the Bruins.
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Join Daily Trojan staffers Chris Bibona and Leila MacKenzie as they react to USC’s huge shutout win over UCLA, and the quickly approaching NCAA tournament. The duo also discusses football’s win over UC Berkeley and volleyball’s successful home stand. It’s rapid fire on this week’s Talkin’ Troy!
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Join Chris Bibona, Leila MacKenzie and Jack Hallinan in Talkin’ Troy’s latest dive into the biggest stories in sports. To start the show, MacKenzie previews the highly anticipated soccer “Crosstown Rivalry” game on Friday. In the second half, Hallinan analyzes the best NFL mid-season acquisitions and gives his take for the best team in the up-for-grabs NFC.
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Talkin' Troy co-hosts Chris Bibona and Kyle Frankel are joined by sports editor Patrick Warren to analyze, debate and predict USC football’s standing in the aftermath of its 43-42 loss to Utah in week seven.
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Sports editors Anthony Gharib and Adam Jasper record a special episode from Las Vegas. They reflect on last night's win against the Washington Huskies and the upcoming game against the Bruins.
Sports Editors Anthony Jasper and Anthony Gharib give listeners updates on all things Troy with an emphasis on the upcoming rivalry game.
Daily Trojan staffer, Jack Waterman tells us what's what on all the Spring sports of Troy. He talks basketball, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, baseball, men's volleyball, beach volleyball, and lacrosse.
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Sports editors Anthony Gharib and Adam Jasper discuss USC men's basketball ahead of its matchup against crosstown rivals UCLA.
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Sports editors Anthony Gharib and Adam Jasper preview the 91st annual rivalry game between USC and UCLA Saturday with Daily Bruin sports editors Jon Christon and Sam Settleman.
Sports editor Anthony Gharib runs down the list of USC sports happenings this week, including men's and women's basketball, football and women's soccer.
Sports editors Anthony Gharib and Adam Jasper discuss women’s soccer bout with UCLA and preview football’s away game against Arizona State. Music by Psystein.
Sports editors Anthony Gharib and Adam Jasper discuss women’s soccer’s Pac-12 title hopes and preview USC football vs Arizona.
Sports editors Anthony Gharib and Adam Jasper talk USC vs Utah as well as senior forward Penelope Hocking’s record-breaking performance against Colorado. Music by tubebackr (@tubebackr) at links.fanlink.to/tubebackr.
Sports editors Anthony Gharib and Adam Jasper and Editor in Chief Twesha Dikshit talk USC vs Colorado and the status of the Trojan quarterbacks.
Sports editor Adam Jasper previews the upcoming USC football game against Oregon State and discusses USC’s quarterback situation. Music by Justhea at spoti.fi/3xFLH7F and apple.co/37zIEmX.
Sports editors Adam Jasper and Anthony Gharib react to Clay Helton’s firing, the hiring of Donte Williams and preview USC’s must win matchup against Washington State Saturday. Music by Justhea at spoti.fi/3kd9V5K and apple.co/3tKN9VW.
Welcome back! To kick off the semester, sports editors Adam Jasper and Anthony Gharib preview USC football’s game against Stanford with Stanford Daily reporters Ells Boone and Jibriel Taha. Music by ThunderHoodie Beats.
The final Talkin’ Troy episode of the semester! This week, deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editor Taylor Mills discuss women’s soccer and women’s water polo as the two teams head into postseason play. They wrap up the semester by talking about their favorite moments of the Spring 2021 season. Music by Joakim Karud.
Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib is joined by digital managing editor Lauren Mattice to discuss women’s water polo’s undefeated season so far. They talk about the impressive play from players such as Denise Mammolito and where the team is headed as the season progresses. Music by Joakim Karud.
We are starting to see glimpses into next season’s USC football squad. As spring practice begins, deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editor Taylor Mills discuss what they hope to see from Clay Helton’s team. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC made its first Elite Eight since 2001 in a heartbreaking loss to Gonzaga. Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editor Taylor Mills discuss the loss and USC’s overall performance during March Madness. They then hand out their end-of-year awards for the team and discuss the recruiting outlook for next season. Sports editor David Ramirez gives his weekly baseball update. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC has made its first Sweet Sixteen appearance since 2007! Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editor Taylor Mills discuss USC’s upcoming matchup against the Oregon Ducks. They analyze the Trojans’ performance so far during this March Madness tournament and what it will take to continue their run. They then give a spring sports recap while sports editor David Ramirez provides an update on the men’s baseball team. Music by Joakim Karud.
Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editor Taylor Mills preview the No. 6 seed USC Trojans’ first March Madness matchup against the No. 11 seed Drake Bulldogs. All that and the usual springs sports recap! Music by Joakim Karud.
Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editor Taylor Mills discuss USC's double overtime win against the Utah Utes and how their inconsistency has hampered them late into the season. They also give the latest updates for spring sports. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC men’s basketball is facing off against their crosstown rival UCLA this week. Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez discuss the matchup and the effect it will have on USC’s upcoming postseason run. They also talk about how women’s basketball fared at the Pac-12 tournament and discuss their takeaways from the season at large. Music by Joakim Karud.
Men’s basketball has hit a rough patch right before the NCAA tournament. Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editor Taylor Mills talk about the struggles that USC basketball has faced and what they must do heading into March. Sports editor David Ramirez also gives an update on the women’s basketball team and how injuries have seriously hurt their season. Music by Joakim Karud.
Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez are joined by Daily Wildcat sports writer Sean Fagan to preview USC’s upcoming basketball game against Arizona. They also provide a quick recap of how USC spring sports have fared in the last week. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are both giving Trojan fans reason to be optimistic heading into March. Deputy sports editor Anthony Gharib and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez discuss how each team has been able to find success this season and then delve into some spring sports such as volleyball, golf and tennis. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC football’s season came to a screeching halt Friday in the Pac-12 Championship Game with a 31-24 loss to the Oregon Ducks. Now, the questions are many and the answers are few for USC: What’s the outlook for this team in 2021 and beyond? What is this team’s identity? Can USC get back to where it needs to be under the current leadership? Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez are here on the latest edition of Talkin’ Troy to ponder and discuss. Music by Joakim Karud. Intro music by Godmode.
USC’s dramatic 5-point victory Saturday over the Bruins at the Rose Bowl was perhaps the wildest game in a 2020 season full of wild games for the Trojans. Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez break down the victory over UCLA and discuss USC’s No. 13 ranking in the College Football Playoff. Then, Izzy La Rue of Oregon’s student run telecast Duck TV Sports joins the podcast to offer a Eugene perspective on the matchup, and the four drop their predictions. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC football came away with a dominant 38-13 victory over Washington State on Sunday, and the Trojans are now 4-0 on the season. On the flip side, since the last Talkin’ Troy episode raved about the combined 4-0 record for the USC women’s and men’s basketball teams, those squads are a combined 0-3. Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez discuss the football team’s big victory and take some responsibility for the hoops struggles on this edition of Talkin’ Troy. Music by Joakim Karud.
The USC women’s and men’s basketball seasons are under way, as the women’s team is 1-0 and the men’s team is 3-0 through the first week of their respective seasons. Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez give their thoughts and takeaways from the early stages of basketball season before they discuss the USC vs. Washington State football game slated for Sunday night. They also dive into whether that game will happen at all and what the future holds for this college football season. Music by Joakim Karud.
The Trojans are 3-0 in the 2020 season after a stout defensive performance in Utah, and they’re now preparing for a home matchup with Colorado that will go a long way in determining the winner of the Pac-12 South. Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez highlight offensive and defensive improvements in the Utah game, preview the Colorado matchup, discuss whether the Trojans’ No. 18 slot in the first College Football Playoff ranking was accurate and share what they’re excited to see from the USC women’s and men’s basketball teams starting Wednesday. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC football is 2-0, but the team has looked inconsistent through the first couple weeks of the regular season, and many questions still remain about the team. Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman and sports editors Taylor Mills and David Ramirez discuss the first couple games of the season, covering the Arizona State game in an empty Coliseum, Kedon Slovis, their predictions for the Week 3 matchup with Utah and more. Music by Joakim Karud.
Sports editor David Ramirez speaks with USC alum and pro tennis player Giuliana “GuGu” Olmos about her tennis career as well as her Austrian and Mexican upbringing. They also discuss how the tennis program at USC guided her in ultimately becoming a professional. Music by Joakim Karud.
Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman and sports editors David Ramirez and Taylor Mills discuss the Pac-12’s upcoming conference-only fall football schedule. They talk about whether they originally thought the season would even happen, how the Trojans will be able to adjust to the shortened season and how the team will fare, both in the regular season and in terms of reaching the Pac-12 Championship Game. Music by Joakim Karud.
Fifty years after the 1970 ‘Turning of the Tide’ game in Alabama between the integrated Trojans and the all-white Crimson Tide, associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman, sports editor Taylor Mills and sports writer Lachelle Smith speak to Sam Cunningham and John Papadakis, USC alumni who took part in that historic 1970 Trojan victory. They talk about that game, which many consider to have facilitated the integration of college football at Alabama and in the South, and also speak on the impact of the game 50 years later and how it connects to recent college athlete activism.
Associate Managing Editor Nathan Ackerman and Sports Editor David Ramirez react to the news that USC fall sports will be postponed to the spring after a vote from the PAC-12 CEO group. They then speak to Athletic Director Mike Bohn about the formation of the USC Athletics Black Lives Matter Action Team and how he's adjusted to working through the pandemic. Music by Joakim Karud.
Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman sits down with sports editor Shawn Farhadian and assistant sports editor David Ramirez to talk about men's basketball win against UCLA, as well as give their Pac-12 Tournament predictions. They also give a quick shoutout to USC baseball for its impressive weekend. Music by Joakim Karud.
Associate managing editor Nathan Ackerman sits down with sports editors Shawn Farhadian and Stuart Carson to talk about how the men's and women's basketball teams might fare in the Pac-12 Tournament. The trio talk about expectations from both teams as well as the recent success of the women's team. Music by Joakim Karud.
In advance of this week's rivalry game against UCLA, sports editors Amanda Sturges and Nathan Ackerman sit down with Daily Bruin sports editor Sam Connon to talk UCLA's prospects against USC. You can read the Daily Trojan's special collaborative issue with the Daily Bruin on Friday on newsstands and dailytrojan.com. Music by Joakim Karud.
Sports editors Nathan Ackerman and Amanda Sturges talk with associate managing editor Aidan Berg about USC’s new athletic director, Mike Bohn. The announcement comes after former athletic director Lynn Swann resigned following a series of scandals. The trio also gets into Clay Helton’s job security and USC’s chances in the Pac-12. Music by Joakim Karud.
Coming off a commanding victory over Arizona, what are USC's prospects for a Pac-12 championship? Sports editor Nathan Ackerman is joined by assistant sports editor Stuart Carson to talk Clay Helton's job security, USC's depleted roster and the team's inability to win on the road. Music by Joakim Karud.
USC Football suffered a narrow 27-30 loss to Notre Dame over the weekend. What does it mean for the rest of the season? Sports editor Nathan Ackerman and associate managing editor Aiden Berg wrap up the weekender with some help from the Notre Dame Observer’s sports section. Listen to their podcast "Basement Breakdown" on your favorite podcast host. Music by Joakim Karud.
Is Clay Helton’s job safe after USC’s win against Utah? Is backup QB Matt Fink on the rise? Sports editors Nathan Ackerman and Amanda Sturges debate these questions and more with Annenberg Media reporter Faith Bonds. Music by Joakim Karud.
With Lynn Swann's departure and Kedon Slovis's rapid rise, there's a lot up in the air for USC Football. Sports Editors Nathan Ackerman and Amanda Sturges break down the recent changes in the season premiere of Talkin' Troy.
Staff writer Nick Kaufmann spends a day on the court with USC tennis. Follow his coverage live from the games in this special episode. Music by Joakim Karud.
On this week's episode, Aidan hosts a conversation with sports writer Julia Poe and features editor Eric He about the recent college admissions scandal and how it impacted the USC athletics department. Music by Joakim Karud.
This week, USC men's tennis beat writer Nick Kaufmann gives an update on the tennis teams. Later, Tucker Judkins, photo editor and baseball beat writer, previews the baseball season. Music by Joakim Karud.