Dr. Arthur C. Bartner and Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com break down big Trojan football victories from the past half-century and delve into the traditions of the USC Trojan Marching Band that have developed during Dr. Bartner's career.
For the last episode of the Artcast, Dr. Bartner and Ryan start with an update on the 2020 USC Football season headed into the Crosstown Showdown and the crazy highlights that got the Trojans to 4-0. Dr. Bartner then takes listener questions, including what he will miss least about being director. Our hosts then discuss one last tradition, the TMB's "rock star" status among marching bands. They discuss two of the Trojans' most iconic collaborations: "Tusk" with Fleetwood Mac and the Grammys performance with Radiohead.Keep up-to-date on Dr. Bartner's 50th celebration:uscband.com/celebrate50Follow Ryan and USCFootball.com at twitter.com/theperistyle and facebook.com/uscfootballdotcomThank you for listening to the ARTCAST limited series! We hope you enjoyed it!Hosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by Zach Gaston
Dr. Bartner finishes his survey of 50 years of USC Football with memories of the 2016 Trojans' miraculous turn-around. This Sam Darnold-led team went from 1-3 to a victory in one of the most epic Rose Bowls ever played. Then, Ryan and Art talk about The Spirit of Troy's work in Hollywood — from the silver screen to the small screen to behind-the-scenes — including the band's first appearance on the Academy Awards and the time they photobombed Forrest Gump.Have questions you want answered by Dr. Bartner on the last episode?Email: tmb@usc.edu.Give to the TMB Initiative Scholarship Endowment:https://bit.ly/TMBGivingTuesdayHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by Zach Gaston
In the penultimate Artcast, Dr. Bartner talks about one of his favorite coaches of all time, Ed Orgeron. Ryan and Art discuss Coach O's short but memorable time helming USC Football, the special bond he fostered with the band, and his Trojans' upset of #5 Stanford in 2013. Our hosts then turn to the Trojan Marching Band's role as "LA's Band," from playing City Hall to the Hollywood Bowl. They also talk about the TMB's offshoots, the Laker Band and the 10-piece band, which receives 600 requests a year.Sign up for the TMB's email list: bit.ly/usctmb-email-signupHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by Zach Gaston
Dr. Bartner and Ryan discuss USC Football's sanctions era and how the team pushed through adversity and past Oregon to go 10-2 in 2011. The hero of that win over the Ducks, Matt Barkley, talks about the thrill of leading the band on the road after a hard-fought victory. Our hosts then turn to the band's international exploits as USC's "World Ambassadors," including "conquering" the Great Wall of China and the time the Secret Service booked the TMB for a gig in Prague.Be sure to tune into the Trojan Marching Band's virtual halftime every USC game this season at youtube.com/usctmb.Hosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by Zach Gaston
Dr. Bartner and Ryan begin by paying homage to the most thrilling USC Football player in recent history, Reggie Bush. They talk about his record-breaking game against Fresno St. and how he pushed the Trojans past Notre Dame in 2005. Our hosts then discuss how the TMB was one of the first college bands to support women's athletics, including the groundbreaking 1983-84 USC Women's Basketball team led by Cheryl Miller. Watch the Trojan Marching Band at halftime of every USC Football game this season at youtube.com/usctmb.Hosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by Zach Gaston
Ryan and Dr. Bartner return to the dawn of the Pete Carroll era and hear, in his own words, about how his relationship with the band got off to a rocky start. They then talk about the Trojans' two Heisman quarterbacks and how they defied the award's "curse" in their respective Orange Bowls. The guys then get into the Jock Rally tradition, where the Trojan Marching Band plays for the team on the Friday before each home game. Also, Dr. Bartner reveals his favorite classical composer and reminisces about his own (very short) football career.Get ready for GAMEDAY at home with TMB apparel, drinkware, and custom wood products:uscbookstore.com/spiritoftroyHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by Zach Gaston
Ryan and Dr. Bartner return to talk about John Robinson's second tenure at USC. They focus on two major bowl wins for the mid-90s Trojans and the "man among boys" dominance of Keyshawn Johnson. They then discuss USC's Olympic heritage, both in athletics and music. Dr. Bartner reminisces about the greatest marching band to ever take the field: the 1984 Olympic All-American Marching Band.Learn more about the TMVote Initiative:uscband.com/voteHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by Zach Gaston
Dr. Bartner and Ryan delve into the Larry Smith years and some of its star players, including Rodney Peete, who the band helped recruit to USC and later played at his wedding. They also discuss the big games of era: the "Measles Game," the 1990 Rose Bowl, and the 42-point fourth quarter Crosstown Showdown that same year. They then talk about the band's consecutive game streak, which began at the request of Coach Smith in 1987 and has lasted 415 games. Dr. Bartner shares his favorite pregame rallies and how one in particular fulfilled a boyhood dream.Help the band start a new streak when they can travel again by supporting the Trojan Marching Band Travel Endowment:bit.ly/TMBTravelHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixed by Zach Gaston
Our hosts begin in the fall of 1984. Dr. Bartner's daughter Debbie was a Song Girl and, through her, he became close to the USC Football players. That team went to the Rose Bowl and pulled off an upset of Ohio St. with a defensive performance led by two All-American linebackers. Ryan and Art then turn to the band's in-game traditions — from entering the Coliseum to the final whistle — including the traditional pregame show and "choreographing" the action on the field.Help completely fund the Trojan Marching Band Member Pandemic Relief Fund:Text USC BAND to 41444 or visit app.mobilecause.com/e/kP0Gew?vid=c70jqHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixed by Zach Gaston
Dr. Bartner and Ryan Abraham begin with a discussion of what might be the most-talented USC Football team of all time. The 1979 squad featured two Heisman Trophy winners, a Lombardi Award honoree, 15 draft picks, and four future NFL Hall of Famers. The 10-0-1 Trojans made it to the Rose Bowl and topped Ohio St. with a last-minute drive for the ages with Charles White leading the way. Speaking of the Rose Bowl, Art and Ryan then delve into the traditions surrounding "The Granddaddy of Them All," including the 5.5-mile march down Colorado Boulevard and the pageantry of the game itself.Honor Dr. Bartner's birthday wish and support our loyal Trojans with a donation to the Trojan Marching Band Member Pandemic Relief Fund:Text USC BAND to 41444 or visit app.mobilecause.com/e/kP0Gew?vid=c70jqHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixed by Zach Gaston
Art and Ryan discuss two miraculous games from the 1974 season that lead to a USC national championship: the unforgettable comeback against Notre Dame and a risky 2-point conversion in the 1975 Rose Bowl to take down Ohio State. They then take you through the Trojan Marching Band's gameday routine, from 7am rehearsal to dismissal at Heritage Hall many hours later.Buy the new Trojan Marching Band face covering and help support the USC Student Basic Needs fund:uscbookstore.com/spiritoftroyHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixed by E. Anthony MartinezPhotos and videos courtesy of Ben Chua, USC Athletics, and USC Sports Information
Ryan and Art go back — way back — to discuss Sam "Bam" Cunningham's historic night in Alabama and Dr. Bartner's first football season as director of the Trojan Marching Band. A mediocre campaign by McKay's men climaxed with a rain-soaked upset of #3 Notre Dame and Dr. Bartner's first foray into the entertainment world with an appearance at halftime by famed composer Henry Mancini.Our hosts then talk about the annual "Weekender" trip to the Bay Area — a Trojan Marching Band tradition dating back to the 1920s. Since the Trojans would have been on the Farm this Saturday, Dr. Bartner discusses how the Stanford Band influenced him when he was first starting out at USC.Don't miss your final chance to purchase an 80th Birthday Bundle from the USC Bookstore:uscbookstore.com/spiritoftroyHosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixed by Zach GastonUnion Square audio courtesy of Kevin Yoza
In the first episode of the Artcast limited podcast series, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner and USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham discuss the 1976 football season, which turned around dramatically after a blowout loss in the home opener. With a little help from The Spirit of Troy, the Trojans rebounded to win the rest of their games, including a Rose Bowl victory over #2 Michigan.Future episodes will include a discussion of Trojan Marching Band traditions. Due to technical difficulties, the second half of the show was not recorded.Get the Dr. Bartner's 80th Birthday Bundle from the USC Bookstore:uscbookstore.com/spiritoftroyDr. Bartner's 50th Anniversary event on May 2, 2021:uscband.com/celebrate50Hosted by Ryan AbrahamFeaturing Dr. Arthur C. BartnerProduced by Brett PadelfordMixing by E. Anthony Martinez
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