Troy Talk

Troy Talk

This is a podcast where I talk about what I love to talk about: sports. Joined by a variety of guests, the podcast tackles a multitude of topics in all walks of sports. During College Football Season the goal of this podcast will be to cover handicapping and USC Football specifically, with periodic podcasts covering other sports.

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July 13, 2025 37 mins

In this episode of the Troy Talk podcast, host Troy Rice dives into the upcoming college football season, focusing on the Big Ten Conference. He presents a tier list ranking various teams based on their potential for the season, discussing each team's strengths, weaknesses, and overall prospects. The conversation covers teams like USC, UCLA, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and more, providing insights into their rosters, coa...

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In this episode of the Troy Talk podcast, hosts Troy Rice and Johnny Lugo dive into the world of sports movies, discussing their personal favorites, what makes a great sports film, and engaging in a blind ranking of various sports films. They explore the nostalgia and inspiration these movies provide to sports fans, while also highlighting some lesser-known gems in the genre. The conversation flows from their top five picks to hono...

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In this episode of the Troy Talk podcast, host Troy Rice dives deep into the current state of USC football recruiting, highlighting the impressive class of commits and the strategies behind their recruitment. He discusses the impact of new staff member Chad Bowden, the importance of focusing on California talent, and provides detailed film reviews of key recruits. The conversation also touches on the future of USC recruiting and th...

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In this episode of the Troy Talk podcast, host Troy Rice is joined by professional golfer Joey Herrera to discuss his recent experiences qualifying for the US Open and competing at Oakmont. They delve into the challenges of the qualifying rounds, the mental strategies employed during play, and the excitement of participating in a major championship. Joey shares insights on his performance, the playoff experience, and the preparatio...

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Troy is back at it with a rapid fire recap of this week in sports. Topics include: Joey Herrera and the US Open, NIL, French Open Tennis, NBA and NHL Playoffs, as well as the weekly USC Sports Report. Remember to follow the podcast on twitter/X, bluesky, and instagram @troytalkpod. You can also find the podcast on YouTube if you prefer the video version. Please leave a rating and subscribe!

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Troy is joined by NHL expert Henry Charoen as they recap the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far, give some superlatives on certain players and teams, and finally give their takes on who is going to win it all. #stanleycup #stanleycupplayoffs #hockey #nhl #Oilers #Panthers #edmonton #florida #toronto #vegas #vegasgoldenknights #kings #spotifypodcast #spotify #podcast #sports #sportspodcast

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Troy is joined by special guests and members of his Arsenal group chat: Julia Rehwald and David Laub. Julia is an actor who you can find in Netflix's Fear Street and upcoming Season 2 of One Piece Live Action. David is an aspiring author and one of the best baristas in the business. The gang discusses the EPL season, going team by team, and finishes with some superlatives for the latest season. Make sure to leave a like, rating, an...

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Troy covers this week in sports so you don't have to! He details everything from NBA, NHL, USC, Caleb Williams, Formula 1, and PGA golf in rapid fire format. As always, follow the podcast on Spotify so you don't miss an episode. You can follow at TroyTalkPod on Instagram, Twitter/X, Bluesky, and Youtube. #sports #usc #trojans #collegefootball #NBA #NHL #PGA #sportspodcast #sportstalk #podcast

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The gang is back together. Joey returns to the podcast to give us some insight on what he's been doing the past several years since he's been on the podcast. He outlines what it is like to be a professional golfer. He talks about his recent Korn Ferry Tour event, a hole in one, and talks about his recent success in US Open Qualifying. We round it out with some general golf talk and some Joey Herrera trivia.

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Troy Talk is back with a USC Football defensive preview. We once again go position by position, player by player. As always feel free to email or message any questions to troytalk3@gmail.com, TroyTalk (BlueSky), TroyTalkPod (X). You can also find the podcast on instagram @troytalkpod

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Troy is back (hopefully for good?) with a podcast detailing his thoughts on the USC offense for the upcoming 2025 season. He goes through each position and highlights the outlook player by player. This is the first part of a two part mini series. The defensive preview will follow. As always, any questions or requests can be sent to troytalk3@gmail.com or Bluesky (TroyTalk) or X (troytalkpod).

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June 6, 2023 59 mins
Welcome to a special emergency edition of the Troy Talk podcast. It has been a while since our last podcast. Life has gotten in the way. Joey is off chasing his dream of being a professional divot maker on the mini tours, and he is currently in Arkansas. Home of Laker Legend Austin Reaves. I have been saving the world one high blood pressure and diabetes visit at a time. We are lucky to be joined by a very special guest and friend ...
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Troy is back for a quick recap of the Cal game after a 3 week hiatus from USC basketball. 
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The boys are back and we are discussing the shocking news that Lincoln Riley will take over as head coach for USC. We also go into detail about what we expect going forward, what coaches are coming over, what it means for recruiting, and much more!
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Troy is joined by the two USC basketball superfans Mike Yang and Robert Sanchez as they talk about the upcoming season, give their picks for MVP, and give a quick recap of the Trojans' last two games. 
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Troy returns from a long hiatus and gives a recap of the USC vs. CSUN basketball game, the Trojans' first of the season. Topics include: Isaiah Mobley and Boogie Ellis, the departure of Evan Mobley, how this team will shape up in the coming weeks, and how good of chance USC has to make a repeat run. He also gives a little preview of what is to come for future podcasts episodes.
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June 21, 2019 39 mins
Troy comes back after a year-long hiatus to talk about his thoughts on the NBA draft. He goes in-depth through each team's picks, highlighting the Lakers at the end. Other topics include: Dodgers, USC Football, and golf.
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Troy is back after a bit of a hiatus. He talks about the sham of leaving USC out of the tourney, the inconsistent logic of the committee, how much of a joke Larry Scott is, and finally his predictions for each game of the first round.
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Troy comes back with a special podcast talking about the state of USC recruiting leading up to National Signing Day. He talks about the recruits currently signed, committed, and those who have yet to commit. Some Super Bowl, Lakers, and Dodgers talk at the end.
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January 12, 2018 38 mins
Troy and Joey discuss what is happening with the USC Athletic Administration. Topics include: DeAnthony Melton, USC Basketball, Lynn Swann, and the USC Coaching Carousel.
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