Talkin' Troy

Hosts Ethan Inman and Avani Lakkireddy have a conversation with senior student athlete Sloane Morra, delving into her column, "Second Serve," her experiences as a student athlete, and her future plans as she leaves USC behind for a career in public relations. 

With draft day rapidly approaching this weekend, hosts Marcus Partida, Chetan Kurkure, and Darrian Merritt discuss the placement of USC prospects like Woody Marks and Jonah Monheim, and give their predictions for the upcoming USC football season. 

Hosts Ethan Inman and Andrew Cardenas discuss standout players on USC's successful men's volleyball team, highlighting junior Dillon Klein and freshman Parker Tomkinson, while also breaking down the Trojans' chance of competing for a title.

Hosts Matthew Suh and Wiley Haga discuss women's water polo's road to a potential national championship, highlighting its Olympic-caliber talent in freshman Emily Ausmus and redshirt senior Tilly Kearns.

Hosts Matthew Suh and Marcus Partida talk all things college basketball, from their picks to win it all, favorite March Madness moments in recent history, and their own personal philosophies to pick a winning bracket.

Ethan Inman, Henry Mode, and Darrian Merritt all give their takes on all things women's basketball, looking especially at USC's chances to win it all this March.

Hosts Marcus Partida and Matthew Suh discuss USC baseball's early season success, the team's newest players from the portal and the Trojans' toughest matchups this season, all without a home baseball stadium.This episode was hosted by Marcus Partida and Matthew Suh, written by Matthew Suh and Marcus Partida, edited by Avani Lakkireddy, and produced by Avani Lakkireddy. Talkin' Troy is one of three shows of 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, Matthew Suh, and Wiley Haga dissect USC's chances in the first crosstown showdown of the Big Ten era.This episode was hosted by Wiley Haga, Stefano Fendrich, and Matthew Suh, and Written by Wiley Haga, Matthew Suh, and Stefano Fendrich, edited by Avani Lakkireddy, and produced by Avani Lakkireddy. Talkin' Troy is one of three shows of the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

Hosts Charlie Kayne and Wiley Haga discuss changes on USC's starting football roster following the benching of redshirt junior quarterback Miller Moss and if replacement redshirt sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava can add a win against Nebraska. This episode was hosted by Charlie Kayne and Wiley Haga and produced and edited by Michelle Chavez. Talkin' Troy is one of three Daily Trojan shows you can listen to anywhere you listen to podcasts or on the website dailytrojan.com

Hosts Matthew Suh and Charlie Kayne discuss recent performances, changes and expectations for the 2024-25 USC men's basketball team. This episode was hosted by Matthew Suh and Charlie Kayne and edited and produced by Michelle Chavez. Talkin' Troy is one of three Daily Trojan talk shows that you can listen to anywhere you listen to podcasts or on DailyTrojan.com

Hosts Marcus Partida, Matthew Suh, Charlie Kayne and Jackson Smith discuss whether the L.A. Dodgers can bring home a World Series for the first time since 2020.

Hosts Lelia Mackenzie, Stefano Fendrich and Matthew Suh analyze if there's potential for the football team to bounce back in the Big Ten and host Michelle Chavez interviews Daily Trojan writer Daniela Mattson on USC soccer's Maribel Flores. This episode was hosted by Michelle Chavez, Leila Mackenzie, Stefano Fendrich and Matthew Suh with special guest Daniela Mattson. It was produced and edited by Michelle Chavez. 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

Hosts Michelle Chavez, Lelia Mackenzie and Matthew Suh discuss the intricacies of TV and media rights in the Big Ten conference and what it means for USC sports fans. This episode was hosted by Michelle Chavez, Leila Mackenzie and Matthew Suh, and produced and edited by Michelle Chavez. 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

Hosts Michelle Chavez, Marcus Partida, Charlie Kayne, Matthew Suh and Wiley Haga take a look at how the USC women's soccer and men's water polo teams have been doing so far in the Big Ten.

Hosts Michelle Chavez, Matthew Suh and Marcus Partida discuss the impacts of NIL deals, lawsuits and what it means for the future of college sports.

Hosts Marcus Partida, Jackson Smith and Charlie Kayne analyze how the Trojan offense and defense match up against the Wolverines, and give score predictions.

Hosts Michelle Chavez, Leila Mackenzie, Matthew Suh, Thomas Johnson, Stefano Fendrich and Marcus Partida discuss the caliber of the women's soccer team and USC football's defensive rebuild as the Trojans prepare for their first Big Ten games, as well as the challenges they face. This episode was hosted by Michelle Chavez, Leila Mackenzie, Matthew Suh, Thomas Johnson, Stefano Fendrich, and Marcus Partida, Produced by Michelle Chavez and Edited by Michelle Chavez. 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

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. Disclaimer: Audio issues prevented other segments from being included in this episode.

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.