Talkin' Troy

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.

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.

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.

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 and Editor in Chief Twesha Dikshit talk USC vs Colorado and the status of the Trojan quarterbacks.