Peristyle Podcast - USC Trojan Football Discussion

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast host Ryan Abraham welcomes special guest Owen Hanson into the studio, the former USC volleyball and football player that turned into an international drug dealer. Hanson's incredible story is chronicled in Mark Wahlberg’s Emmy-award winning docuseries "Cocaine Quarterback," available on Prime Video.

Hanson talks about his humble beginnings as a Redondo Beach surf kid that was highly rec...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast returns to recap USC's first (and biggest) official visit weekend, the Elite 11 Finals and some new offensive line offers in the 2027 class.

TIME STAMPS

(0:00): 10K is Down 

(6:42): Hot Route 

(21:31): Cold Open: OV Weekend 

(1:00:31): New 2027 OL Offers

 (01:19:57): June 12 Visitors 

(01:35:00): Elite 11 Finals Thoughts 

(02:05:04): June 11 Camp 

(02:14:51): Listene...

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's unreal run through the loser's bracket in the College Station Regional, winning four games in a row to be able to take the title and advance to the program's first super regional since 2005. At the end of the show, the podcasting duo also previews this weekend's Chapel Hill Super Regio...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio taking a look at which Trojan football players have the most to prove in 2026. Head coach Lincoln Riley brings 15 starters back and has a new-look defense with Gary Patterson calling the shots on that side of the ball, but to make that elusive run at the College Football Players there are guys on the roster that will nee...

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to break down USC's first official visit weekend, Elite 11 Finals coming to town and a new 2027 LB Crystal Ball.

TIME STAMPS

(00:00): Rib Talk 

(9:00): Official Visitors List 

(41:12): 2027 Crystal Ball

 (01:03:48): USC Kickoff Times, Oregon Game Visitors

 (01:25:33): Hurricane Flow State

 (01:52:25): Elite 11 Finals

 (02:08:23): Listener Question

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio taking a look at the challenging 2026 USC football schedule to see what it will take for this Trojan squad to make the College Football Playoffs for the very first time. Head coach Lincoln Riley is confident he has the right team in place to make a championship run, and we take a high-level look at the schedule with notes on each of USC's ...

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down the news that USC baseball is back in the NCAA tournament for the second straight year after the Trojans were selected as an at-large team in the College Station Regional in Texas.

USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz joins the show to talk about the Trojans making it to back-to-back regionals for the first time since 2001-2...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham and RJ Abeytia are back in studio discussing the news that has come out of the Big Ten's spring meetings in Rancho Palos Verdes, at the beautiful Terranea Resort. USC football head coach Lincoln Riley likely had the shortest commute to the meetings, and he ended up speaking to Brandon Marcello about his confidence in the team they have put together for the 2026 season. Wit...

Composite Two-Stars Recruits podcast returns to discuss USC landing four-star 2027 safety Gavin Williams, WR Eli Woodard parting ways from the class and spring updates.

TIME STAMPS (00:00): Hurricane and UFOs

(07:55): Hot Route

 (20:13): Gavin Williams Commits

 (34:44): WR Eli Woodard Decommits 

(01:14:36): Under the Radar Straight Baller Camp Recap

(01:32:53): Spring Updates

(02:04:22): More New Offers

(02:11:38):...

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's final week of the regular season, a hard-fought super-regional-esque series at No. 16 Oregon. They also talk with USC southpaw ace Mason Edwards about his incredible season that earned him Big Ten Pitcher of the Year honors Tuesday.

Shotgun and Kasey take a look at the Trojans' series loss in Eugene where...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast, Shotgun Spratling is joined by co-host RJ Abeytia in studio for a special pop-up episode with Shotgun being in town. Shotgun picks the brain of RJ about his spring camp observations and takeaways, including the overall improved depth of the roster and thoughts on where the USC football culture stands after a spring where 31 freshmen were indoctrinated.

In the second segment of the show, Sh...

Composite Two-Star Recruits Podcast returns to preview major USC target and 2027 safety Gavin Williams setting a commitment date, Trojans in the NFL Draft and Miami moving in on USC commits.

TIME STAMPS (0:00): New Hurricane Idea

(9:08) Hot Route!

(17:02): Gavin Williams Commitment Preview 

(29:57): Huntington Beach 7-on-7 and Miami Push 

(01:01:08): 2026 NFL Draft Overview 

(02:01:54): Bosco Showcase

(02:12:12): N...

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's continued success at home after the Trojans recorded another home sweep, improving to a nation's best and program record home mark of 32-1 at Dedeaux Field. They also talk with USC junior outfielder/catcher Andrew Lamb about the team's offensive production, which has seen a power surge recently, including...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio discussing the latest news and notes around the USC football program and college football in general. With spring football in the rearview mirror we are keeping tabs on how the Trojans are navigating the off-season and how the sport we all love makes tweaks to the rules and post-season.

Last week the American Football Co...

Composite Two-Star Recruits returns to discuss USC adding four-star 2027 DL Tolo Tuihalamaka, 2028 WR commit Roye Oliver reclassifying and the latest on safety Gavin Williams.

TIME STAMPS: (0:00): Gerard Doesn't Miss 10K

(8:44): DL Tolo Tuihalamaka Commits 

(35:14): USC & DL Marcus Fakatou 

(48:34): S Gavin Williams Buzz 

(57:52): Question: RJ Sermons at safety? 

(01:19:50): Question: UCLA vs. USC Recruiti...

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's continued success at home after the Trojans recorded their eighth sweep of the season, improving to a nation's best home record of 28-1 at Dedeaux Field. They also talk with USC hitting coach Travis Jewett about the team's offensive production, which has seen an uptick in driving the baseball, knocking 19...

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down USC baseball's bounce back series sweep of Purdue after a four-game losing streak and previewing the Trojans' upcoming week of action. They also talk with USC junior center fielder Kevin Takeuchi about his recent power surge and the vibes around the program with the Trojans now 34-11 (16-8).

In the first half of the sho...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio discussing how the Trojans fared in the 2026 NFL Draft, with wide receiver Makai Lemon going in the first round to the Philadelphia Eagles, wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane going in the third round to the Baltimore Ravens and safety Kamari Ramsey going early in the fifth round to the Houston Texans. They also give their though...

In this edition of the Peristyle Podcast hosts Ryan Abraham, RJ Abeytia and intern India Otto are back in studio discussing this weekend's huge NFL Draft and the top-rated USC prospects that are hoping to hear their name called. They also take a crack at ranking each of the Trojan football position groups by level of expectations heading into the season following what we learned about the team in the spring.

Kicking things off wit...