Annenberg Media Sports Radio

Welcome to The Batter's Box! A podcast collaboration between Annenberg Media's Sports Desk and "Talk of Troy" airing every Wednesday morning here on Spotify and on YouTube. Join hosts Logan Drone, Mia Nuñez, and Dylan Luden as they keep you up to date on everything on and around the diamond. (Originally recorded 2/28/24).

The college basketball regular season is nearing its end and this trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts Nolan Ezzet, Terence Holton, and Crash Collier as they discuss Caleb Williams and his pre-draft press conferences, men's basketball's crucial win in Westwood, what women's basketball needs to do to keep up their success, and baseball's Texas road trip.

Join hosts Thomas Johnson, Chris Ajose-Nixon, and Jack Hallinan as they discuss the Wake Forest-Duke court storming incident, what actually justifies it, top QB prospects not throwing at the NFL Combine, and their potential landing spots. From here to wherever the next stormed court will be, we've got you covered (originally recorded 2/27.24).

Another installment of the Crosstown Showdown is here and this trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts, Terence Holton, Crash Collier, and Nolan Ezzet as they discuss the returning college football video game series, men's basketball's upcoming trip to UCLA, women's basketball final home stand, men's volleyball's recent wins, and a rocky start to baseball season.

Join hosts Will Camardella, Jack Hallinan, and Daniel Palmore as they break down the highs and lows of NBA All-Star Weekend, what they would change, conference favorites going into the final stretch of the season, and a new CFP format. From Los Angeles to Indianapolis, we've got you covered (originally recorded 2/20/24).

It's a long weekend on campus and this trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts Crash Collier, Terence Holton, and Nolan Ezzet as they discuss USC football's press conference for new defensive coaches, men's basketball getting back in the win column, women's basketball staying in the win column, men's volleyball, and the start of a new baseball season.

Join hosts Will Camardella, Thomas Johnson, Daniel Palmore, and Chris Ajose-Nixon as they recap everything Superbowl 58, Usher's halftime show, what happened to the Bucks against Miami, and NBA All Star Weekend. From the turf to the court, we've got you covered (originally recorded 2/12/24).

It was another fascinating week of USC hoops and this trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts Nolan Ezzet, Crash Collier, and Terence Holton as they discuss the newest football recruits, the ups and downs of men's basketball, the Juju Watkins masterclass and how far women's hoops can go, and a tough road trip for men's volleyball.

Join hosts Thomas Johnson and Jack Hallinan as they give their final Super Bowl picks, break down everything about the big game being in Las Vegas, the looming NBA trade deadline, and a new Clayton Kershaw contract. From Interstate 15 to Allegiant Stadium, we've got you covered (originally recorded 2/6/24).

USC's basketball teams are heading in two different directions and this trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts Terence Holton, Nolan Ezzet, and Crash Collier as they discuss who could be the future star of USC football heading into next season, key upcoming matchups for Trojan hoops, and a revenge game for men's volleyball.

Join hosts Will Camardella, Chris Ajose-Nixon, Daniel Palmore, and Thomas Johnson as they break down the NFL conference championships, Taylor Swift mania reaching the biggest stage, and a missed Embiid/Jokic matchup. From the field to the court, we've got you covered (originally recorded 1/30/24).

Another semester is in full swing and this trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts, Crash Collier, Terence Holton, and Nolan Ezzet as they recap Trojan football's Holiday Bowl victory, the ups and downs of men's and women's basketball, and the new men's volleyball season.

We're back! Join new host Chris Ajose-Nixon along with Thomas Johnson, Will Camardella, Jack Hallinan, and Daniel Palmore as they discuss the NFL postseason, who's going to the big game, and a sudden coaching change in Milwaukee. From 2023 to 2024, we've got you covered (originally recorded 1/23/24).

It's the end of the semester and this trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts Nolan Ezzet, Terence Holton, and Crash Collier as they discuss the conclusion of USC Fall sports, Trojan hoops, and their favorite moments from the semester.

Join hosts Thomas Johnson and Jack Hallinan as they break down college football's championship weekend scenarios, MLB free agency, the Champions League, and if the NBA In-Season Tournament is a sign of change across the league. From the beginning of the semester to the end, we've got you covered (originally recorded 11/28/23).

Join hosts Thomas Johnson and Jack Hallinan as they break down Michigan football post-Harbaugh suspension, the conclusion to the USC women's soccer season, updates on the A's leaving Oakland, and the latest NFL headlines. From Ann Arbor to Las Vegas, we've got you covered.

It's rivalry week and this trio will tell you all about it! Join hosts Nolan Ezzet, Terence Holton, and Crash Collier as they discuss their time in Eugene, the final Pac-12 Crosstown Showdown, Trojan hoops, and women's soccer.

A coaching change? This trio will tell you all about it. Join hosts Terence Holton, Nolan Ezzet, and Crash Collier as they break down where USC football goes after firing Alex Grinch, predictions for this weekend's game against Oregon, and the great start for Trojan hoops (originally recorded 11/8/23).

The losing streak is over! Join hosts Crash Collier, Nolan Ezzet, and Terence Holton as they break down the Trojan hoops season openers, football's final Weekender, the Washington game, and women's soccer season finale in Westwood.

It was a rough week for Trojan fans and this trio can tell you all about it. Join hosts Nolan Ezzet, Terence Holton, and Crash Collier as they break down USC's heartbreaking loss to Utah, where they go from here, and the recent surge from women's volleyball.

Join hosts Will Camardella and Thomas Johnson as they discuss the new NBA season, the World Series, and how USC football's recent woes fits into the greater college football world. From college to the pros, we've got you covered (originally recorded 10/24/23).

Join Hosts Will Camardella, Thomas Johnson, and Jack Hallinan as they break down the latest NFL headlines, the USMNT's performance against Ghana, USC football's trajectory post-Notre Dame, and peak October baseball. From the field to the pitch to the diamond, we've got you covered (originally recorded 10/17/23).

Ok so unsuccessful South Bend Trip. No matter. Join hosts Terrence Holton, Crash Collier, and Nolan Ezzet as they break down what went wrong against Notre Dame, a potential revenge game against Utah, HoopLA recap, and if women's volleyball's recent performances should be concerning.

It may be Fall Break but this team is nonstop! Join hosts Crash Collier, Terrence Holton, and Nolan Ezzet as they break down Trojan football's triple overtime thriller with Arizona, the battle for the Shillelagh, HoopLA, and the excellence of women's soccer.

Happy Family Weekend Trojans! Hosts Terrence Holton and Crash Collier break down football's match against Arizona, the Women of Troy's winning ways, and looking ahead to USC's future in its new conference.