Beyond The ZONE

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's Emmy award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Mike takes a deeper look into Luke Doty's injury and the initial diagnose as well as a similar story involving an injury of a Gamecock great in 2011. In addition, Wes Mitchell and Chris Clarke of Gamecock Central as well as musician Patrick Davis join the program to discuss their upcoming Gamecock Central Kickoff Party on Friday Aug. 20 at Steel Hands Brewing.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's Emmy award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Mike is joined by the father of Gamecock legend A'ja Wilson, Roscoe, who shares never before told stories of A'ja's commitment to USC, the experience of seeing his daughter win her first Olympic gold medal, and more, In addition to Roscoe, former Gamecock two-time basketball captain Carey Rich, who has been a staple in the Columbia basketball community for decades, shares his thoughts on the impact A'ja continues to have on the game of basketball in her hometown, the growth of SCISA basketball in recent years, and much more.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Mike is joined by David Cloninger of The Post and Courier, who has covered South Carolina athletics off and on since 1996. The two take an in-depth look at USC football, as the Gamecocks head into fall camp later this week, how the new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) rule by the NCAA will forever change collegiate sports, and the impact that the success of A'ja Wilson with head coach Dawn Staley at the Olympics can have on USC basketball in the coming years. To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Mike recaps SEC Media Days for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks, shares his thoughts on what USC needs to do to be successful this season as well as discussing what to expect this fall on the Beyond the Zone Podcast. In addition, you can listen to Mike's exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Clemson legendary quarterback Tajh Boyd who announced on WACH FOX that he'll be working on Clemson's coaching staff beginning this season.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.  

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Mike is joined by former Gamecock basketball star Carey "The Captain" Rich and former USC defensive back and Super Bowl champ Darian Stewart. Rich, the founder and director the SC Pro-Am shares details on this year's tournament, as well as his thoughts on Frank Martin returning to USC and NIL. Stewart discusses his inaugural charity golf tournament, which will be held on July 19th in Blythewood. At the end of the podcast, Uva gives his thoughts on the impact NIL will have on college sports.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Mike is joined by a very special guest - his father Paul Uva for a Father's Day special. Paul shares stories of what coaching high school football in Massachusetts for over 35 plus years has been like, the heartfelt story of a city trying to break him when we replaced a legendary coach, thoughts on Shane Beamer, and more. To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Mike is joined by Jay Phillips of 107.5 The Game. The two discuss what working in sports talk radio has been like over the years, as Phillips also provides a behind the scenes look at 107.5 and what goes into his daily preparation for shows. In addition, they'll also look ahead to Gamecock football before Uva provides his thoughts on why Dawn Staley grabbing attention from the NBA is a good thing for the USC women's basketball program. To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central, Jamie Bradford of the JB and Goldwater Show and Uva recap the weekend and year that was for USC baseball and where they go from here moving forward as a program. In addition, the three finish up the show by taking a look at USC football's 2021 schedule and what the realistic expectations should be for the program in year one under new coach Shane Beamer.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central and Uva take a deeper look into USC's baseball's SEC Tournament future, what they need to do to lock a regional host spot up, and an overall assessment of the team following their regular-season finale against Tennessee. In addition, the two finish the show by talking Gamecock football.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

On this week's podcast, Mike is joined by David Cloninger of The Post and Courier, who has covered South Carolina athletics off and on since 1996. The two breakdown USC baseball sweeping Kentucky for the first time in Lexington since 2002, what this means for USC's hopes of hosting a Regional, the impact of President Bob Caslen resigning from USC, Gamecock football and women's basketball and more.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

On this week's podcast, Mike is joined by a very special guest - his mother Kathy Uva for a Mother's Day special. Kathy shares stories of what life is like as a football coach's wife, the time she put a youth football coach in their place, her love for SEC football, and more.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, this roundtable conversation features former Gamecock and NFL offensive lineman Cory Helms and WACH FOX's Mitch Brown join Uva to breakdown this past weekend's NFL Draft. The three take a closer look at the local draft picks while Helms also shares his experiences of going undrafted and working out with two different NFL teams . To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, this roundtable conversation features former Gamecocks quarterback Perry Orth and tight end Jacob August provide a unique perspective on this past weekend's USC spring football game. The two join Uva to breakdown the game, share thoughts on Shane Beamer and more.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

On this week's podcast, this roundtable conversation features former USC quarterbacks Stephen Garcia and Andrew Clifford and Brian Glynn, owner of Village Idiot Pizza. This trio share stories with Uva of their glory days, both on and off the field, as well as some thoughts on newly hired head coach Shane Beamer. To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, former South Carolina baseball star and current Milwaukee Brewer minor leaguer Noah Campbell and Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central join Uva to take a deeper look into the 2021 USC baseball team, what has helped Wes Clarke as a player this year, what coach Mark Kingston is really like, Campbell's journey to professional baseball, and more. To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, former South Carolina offensive lineman and current NFL prospects Sadarius Hutcherson and former Gamecock and current radio personality on 107.5 The Game, Preston Thorne join Uva to take a deeper look into his careers at USC, his memorable speech at the end of the season not to opt out, the end of the Will Muschamp era, why he wasn't heavily recruited out of high school and much more.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, former South Carolina defensive backs and current NFL prospects Jaycee Horn and Israel Mukuamu join Uva to take a deeper look into their careers at USC careers, their decisions to opt out towards the end of last season, the end of the Will Muschamp era, their feelings on USC fans and much more. In addition, Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central provides an in-depth look at USC has they begin spring football as well as a behind the scenes look as to how he and Uva break stories and how some of them came to be.  To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 44332 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- Welcome to Episode 2 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. On this week's podcast, this roundtable conversation features former SC State basketball coach Murray Garvin, former South Carolina player and assistant coach TeMarcus Blanton and Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central provide unique perspectives as to what Frank Martin and other college coaches go through. Garvin's contract was recently not renewed by SC State after spending 12 years with the Bulldogs, (three as an assistant and nine as a head coach). His firsthand experience of going through the challenges as a coach this season during COVID-19 leaves him sharing what he wants fans to know.   To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Beyond the Zone Podcast, hosted by WACH FOX's award-winning sportscaster Mike Uva. The debut of this podcast begins with a bang with the "Welcome to the Beamer Era" episode.  Newly hired USC head football coach Shane Beamer joins Uva and former Gamecocks Ryan Brewer and Moe Brown to discuss where the program is at as they prepare to head into their first spring ball under Beamer's watch. In this roundtable conversation, Brown and Brewer share their experiences as former Gamecocks and what they believe will be the keys heading into year one under a new head coach as well as who they believe will need to be the biggest contributors.   To subscribe to the Beyond the Zone podcast for free, text UVA to 443322 to receive notifications every time this weekly podcast drops.