Talkin' Troy

Hosts Emma Holloway and Marcus Partida sit down with co-founders of USC women’s flag football Alia Pasternak and Maliya Patel to discuss the sport’s growing popularity, how they aim to inspire the next generation of female football players and the future of flag football at USC.

Hosts Adam Ucuzoglu and Zane Woods recap USC’s win against Northwestern, highlighting the unique trick plays and all-out effort that gave football its victory. Also, an outlook for the Trojans' upcoming bouts against Iowa and No. 8 Oregon. Thank you for listening to this episode of Talkin' Troy. This episode was hosted and written by Adam Ucuzoglu and Zane Woods, edited by Jonathan Sottile...

Hosts Adam Ucuzoglu and Zane Woods break down USC football’s latest matchup against Nebraska, diving into key performances, pivotal moments of the game, and what the result means moving forward for the Trojans going into a game against the Northwestern Wildcats. This episode was hosted by Adam Ucuzoglu and Zane Woods, written by Adam Ucuzoglu and Zane Woods, edited by Jonathan Sottile, and produce...

Hosts Brooke Mendes and Matthew Suh recap the USC women’s soccer season so far — highlighting standout performances, key storylines and what to watch for as the Trojans enter the final stretch of their season. Then, Avani Lakkireddy and Zane Woods break down the highly anticipated USC vs. Michigan football game, sharing their expectations and predictions for one of the biggest matchups of the seas...

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...

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....

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 c...

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...

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...

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 Marc...

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...

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.