South Carolina Sideline

South Carolina Sideline

The South Carolina Sideline podcast is your home for everything South Carolina Gamecocks! Hosted by WACH FOX Sports Director Matt Dowell, this podcast will keep you up-to-date on all things Gamecock sports. South Carolina Sideline will feature an in-depth analysis of all Gamecock sports, special interviews you can't get anywhere else, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories you've never heard before. Plus, some Famously Hot Takes! This engaging, smart, and funny podcast is something you can't get anywhere else.

Episodes

August 12, 2025 30 mins
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley break down A'ja Wilson's record-setting 30-point, 20-rebound WNBA game, the first in league history, and why she deserves a 4th MVP. They also discuss South Carolina football’s No. 13 AP preseason ranking and major upgrades coming to Williams-Brice Stadium, announced by new AD Jeremiah Donati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this exclusive interview, Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with Roscoe Wilson, father of WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson, to discuss her journey from Columbia, SC to becoming one of the greatest basketball players in the world. Roscoe shares personal stories about A’ja’s path through high school basketball, her championship-winning career with the South Carolina Gamecocks, and her rise to stardom in the WNBA. Learn more about ...
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Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring exclusive coverage from South Carolina Gamecock football preseason practice and media day. Get sideline insights on Shane Beamer’s Gamecocks, including Rahsul Faison’s debut, LaNorris Sellers’ development, and position battles to watch. Plus, a 1-on-1 with Coach Beamer, reactions to Sterling Sharpe’s NFL Hall of Fame induction, and A’ja Wilson joining the 2025 Gamecock Athletics Hall of Fame class...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley take you behind the scenes of South Carolina men’s basketball as the Gamecocks gear up for a new season with 11 fresh faces on the roster. Among the returners is fan favorite Meechie Johnson, back to lead the team once again. In this exclusive episode, hear from the players themselves, get insider insight from Matt and Claire’s one-on-one interviews, and find out what’s in store for the ...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you exclusive coverage from the annual Birdies with Beamer charity event at Cobblestone Golf Club! Get a behind-the-scenes look at this fun day interviewing Gamecock football head coach Shane Beamer and coordinators Mike Shula and Clayton White. Additionally, they break down the shocking announcement from star forward Ashlyn Watkins, who revealed she will not be playing for the Sou...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell heads to Carolina Panthers training camp to check in on five former South Carolina Gamecocks now on the Panthers roster. He breaks down who’s on the team and catches up with standout cornerback Jaycee Horn, who’s entering his fifth NFL season and just became a new dad! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley break down the 2025 SEC preseason awards. South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers was voted to the All-SEC First Team, earning top honors ahead of the season. SEC Media projects the Gamecocks football team to finish 5th in the conference standings. They also discuss the recent 2025 MLB Draft in which three former Gamecock baseball players will join the major leagues! Learn ...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell takes you behind the scenes at the 2025 SEC Media Days in Atlanta, Georgia with the South Carolina Gamecocks football team. Hear from head coach Shane Beamer and standout players LaNorris Sellers, DQ Smith, and Nick Barrett as they share their insights and expectations for the upcoming college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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July 10, 2025 38 mins
Sports Director Matt Dowell talks with South Carolina Gamecocks legend Marcus Lattimore about his new book "Scream My Name!." Marcus shares his move from Columbia to Portland, life after football, and how poetry and mental health have shaped his journey beyond the gridiron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker break down the biggest storylines and burning questions for South Carolina Gamecock football ahead of the 2025 SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Plus, Gamecocks stars Joyce Edwards and Kamilla Cardoso shine on the international stage, earning gold at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This episode we’re diving into a big offseason win for South Carolina women’s basketball! The Gamecocks landed two of the top transfers in the portal, Ta'Niya Latson and Madina Okot, and the local media in Columbia got their first chance to meet them. Sports Director Matt Dowell breaks down their introduction and what these star additions could mean as South Carolina sets its sights on another national championship run. Learn mor...
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Jared Parker and Elijah Campbell talk about what they expect from Collin Murray-Boyles with the Toronto Raptors, how South Carolina men’s basketball will move on without him, and former Gamecock A’ja Wilson’s continued dominance in the WNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Claire Foley sits down with Bryan and LaShauna Hall, parents of former Gamecock women’s basketball standout Bree Hall. They share Bree’s WNBA journey—from the thrill of draft night with the Indiana Fever, to being waived, and the excitement of getting a second chance with the Golden State Valkyries. The Halls also reflect on their favorite memories of Bree’s time playing for South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley discuss all 11 former Gamecocks in the WNBA. They talk about A'ja Wilson vs Aliyah Boston, Bree Hall playing for the Golden State Valkyries, and Kamilla Cardoso on the Chicago Sky. Plus, Gamecock men's basketball head coach Lamont Paris previews the upcoming season and talks about Collin Murray-Boyles' potential ahead of the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with Elijah Campbell from 107.5 The Game! They dive into Elijah's journey in sports radio and break down what to expect from Gamecock football this season. The duo discusses big storylines, including rising expectations for quarterback LaNorris Sellers and how the team plans to fill the gaps left by last year’s standout defensive line. They also preview the upcoming NBA Draft and talk about Col...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker discuss an article from writer Bruce Feldman of The Athletic that details LaNorris Sellers' rise to the top of college football in the SEC and being a top 5 NFL Draft pick. Sellers chose to stay with South Carolina despite receiving million-dollar offers from other programs. Plus, they discuss former Gamecocks Allisha Gray and Te-Hina Paopao shining in the WNBA. Lastly, they talk about t...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with NBA Hall of Famer and South Carolina basketball legend Alex English. They dive into his journey from Columbia native to South Carolina Gamecock star, and on to a storied NBA career. He talks how he got his start in basketball, what it meant to play for the University of South Carolina, and the lessons he learned in the pros. He also breaks down the 2025 NBA Finals matchup between the India...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley talk about former Gamecock Laeticia Amihere returning to the Golden State Valkyries and what the Las Vegas Aces need to do to get back to dominant form. Additionally, they discuss Gamecock track star Jameesia Ford, whom they consider the most underrated athlete at the university. Ford has been breaking and setting collegiate records with high anticipations for the 2025 NCAA championships...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with South Carolina Gamecock softball head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard to reflect on her historic first season. The D1 Softball National Coach of the Year breaks down the emotional Super Regional loss to UCLA, how the team is processing it, and what’s ahead. They also dive into the rapid rise of NCAA women’s softball and the national spotlight on the Women’s College World Series. Plus, hear a...
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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker celebrate South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley’s achievement as a New York Times bestselling author. They also dive into the latest WNBA highlights, spotlighting standout performances from A’ja Wilson, Allisha Gray, and Kamilla Cardoso. Plus, they reflect on their favorite Gamecock basketball memories from the 2024–2025 season and share bold “warm takes” on WNBA players to watch th...
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