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CrashLit

Get the latest on what is happening in Trojan Athletics from USC's #1 sports fan, CrashLit! CrashLit will take you into the latest happening both on and off the playing fields in all sports as well as the big news stories! In addition to discussing the weekly USC sporting events and results, CrashLit will also interview current and former USC athletes in special, one-off episodes.

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  • S3 · E8
    Tuesday · 22 min

    S3E8: Back at Galen Center

    CrashLit talks about football's win against Washington and the storylines heading into the White Out at Penn State. He then highlights men's basketball's first exhibition game and also being back at Galen Center for women's volleyball yesterday. He then talks about soccer's loss in Seattle before pivoting to the start of MPSF play for men's water polo. Next, CrashLit previews the start of swim and dive and then breaks down the latest from cross country. After that, he talks about how men's golf is currently faring in Dallas, and then highlights the latest from men's and women's tennis. He closes by finishing the episode previewing fall schedules for lacrosse, men's volleyball and beach volleyball. CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ Follow CrashLit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashlit/

  • S3 · E7
    September 28 · 25 min

    S3E7: A Brutal Coli Loss

    CrashLit starts by talking about USC's loss to Oregon in football, before diving into how women's volleyball fared on the road. He then talks about the brutal weekend that soccer had, and then dives into men's water polo picking up a win yesterday. After that, he talks about cross country's upcoming meet, and what event men's golf is next scheduled for. He then talks about women's golf winning their event last week, before talking about lacrosse's fall ball schedule and the latest news from men's and women's tennis. CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ Follow CrashLit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashlit/

  • S3 · E6
    September 21 · 25 min

    S3E6: Podcasting in NYC (And Just Missing USCTMB)

    CrashLit opens the episode talking about football's win over Rutgers and why the game this weekend against Oregon is maybe the most consequential game of Lincoln Riley's career. From there, he talks about the basketball schedules for men's and women's basketball, and offers his thoughts on Chad Baker-Mazara's lawsuit against USC. Afterwards, he breaks down the concerns he sees with women's volleyball and why this upcoming weekend is big for soccer. Next, he talks about men's water polo in the Overnght MPSF Invitational and how they are playing very good right now, despite finishing third. Next he talks about cross country's strong performance, and how men's golf did last week. He then previews women's golf's next tournament, before focusing on the tennis events that both the men's and women's teams are taking part in. CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ Follow CrashLit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashlit/

  • S3 · E5
    September 14 · 18 min

    S3E5: Sweeping the Non-Con

    CrashLit starts the episode by talking about football's win over Louisiana and why they have to focus on Rutgers and not look ahead to Oregon. He then discusses women's basketball playing Intuit Dome in November before transitioning to women's volleyball facing former Pac-12 foes, and who had a standout weekend for the Trojans. Next, CrashLit discusses who soccer faced to start Big Ten play, before discussing how men's water polo played against UCI. Afterwards, he discusses the latest hire by baseball and previews cross country at Riverside this weekend. Finally, CrashLit ends the episode talking about men's and women's golf kicking off last week and the start of the individual seasons for men's and women's tennis. CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ Follow CrashLit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashlit/

  • S3 · E4
    September 7 · 20 min

    S3E4: Quite the Shutout

    CrashLit opens the episode talking about football's shutout win over Fresno State and what he expects from the Trojans against Louisiana this weekend. He then dives into schedule updates for men's and women's basketball, before recalling women's volleyball's split on the road and which of their former conference rivals they host at home this weekend. He then discusses soccer going blow for blow with Stanford and what former Trojans visit Rawlinson Stadium with Big Ten play starting this weekend. He next dives into how men's water polo fared in their two games and previewed their upcoming matchup with UCI. Finally, CrashLit highlights how both men's and women's golf start their seasons today. CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ Follow CrashLit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashlit/

  • S3 · E3
    August 31 · 20 min

    S3E3: Opening with a DUB!

    CrashLit opens the episode talking about USC football's win over San José State, and what he wants to see from the defense on Friday against Fresno State. He then talks about the announced non-conference matchups for men's and women's basketball. After that, he breaks down women's volleyball playing in South Dakota for the first time ever, and why he's excited about the team's matchups this weekend. From there, he moves into soccer, and explains why the upcoming match against Stanford is critical for the team, especially after coming off a split last weekend. Next is men's water polo, where CrashLit discusses them going 4-0 in La Jolla. Finally, CrashLit previews the starts of the season for cross country and men's golf. CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ Follow CrashLit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashlit/

  • S3 · E2
    August 24 · 17 min

    S3E2: A New Football Season Begins

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit has the first Monday Rundown of Season 3 and previews the start of football season and what he thinks could be an exciting year for the Trojans, and what he thinks of the opening matchup on Saturday against San José State. He then turns to talking about the start of women's volleyball, and then discusses how the start of the soccer season has gone, and ends with a preview of men's water polo.

  • S3 · E1
    August 4 · 23 min

    S3E1: USC WVB at the 2026 Big Ten Media Day

    CrashLit heads to Chicago to cover USC women's volleyball at Big Ten Volleyball Media Day on August 3, 2026. During his time at the Big Ten Network Studio, CrashLit covers the press conferences for all schools, and talks one-on-one with USC head coach Brad Keller, junior middle blocker Mia Tvrdy, and sophomore opposite Abigail Mullen about their expectations for the season and what they're looking forward to about it. Prior to diving deep into discussing USC, CrashLit gives a brief recap of topics heavily covered by other schools and a couple of fun stories from some of the rival Big Ten coaches (all aspects of episode originally recorded on 8/3/2026). On Instagram, follow Brad Keller @coachbradkeller, Abigail Mullen @15abigailmullen, and Mia Tvrdy @mia.tvrdy

  • S2 · E58
    June 30 · 28 min

    S2E58: Mikey Ebner on Rebuilding USC Baseball

    CrashLit is joined by USC baseball alum and incoming University of Oregon graduate transfer pitcher Mikey Ebner in a special episode of Behind The Caution Tape. The two discuss why Mikey remained committed to USC despite a coaching change and what it was like for him to help rebuild USC baseball to where it is today. CrashLit also asks Mikey about why he stayed despite USC moving off campus for two years and what it was like to be a part of the team as they made regionals and super regionals during his last two years. They also talk about Mikey' recovery from injury, and what drew him to play his final year of college at Oregon (episode originally recorded on 6/23/2026). Follow Mikey on Instagram @mikey.ebner

  • S2 · E57
    June 25 · 34 min

    S2E57: Rob Parker on Sportswriting, Impact & Giving Back

    Rob Parker joins CrashLit on Behind The Caution Tape to talk about his career as a sports reporter. The two talk about what made Rob fall in love with sports and why he decided to start writing and what it meant for him to break the color barrier and be the first Black sports columnist at several of the newspapers he worked at. CrashLit also asks Rob about working alongside personalities like Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless, and what it meant for him to be inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame and what his experience was of founding MLBbro.com and co-hosting The Odd Couple. They also discuss how Rob is always looking to give back to his students and why he loves bringing his real-world experience to the classroom at USC. (Episode originally recorded on 6/23/2026) Follow Rob on Instagram @robparkermlbbro

  • S2 · E56
    June 15 · 20 min

    S2E56: Track and Field Concludes in Eugene

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ On the final Monday Rundown of Season 2, CrashLit opens by talking about the latest football recruiting news, before diving into who from baseball is entering the portal and who the new pitching coach is. He then discusses Chad Baker-Mazara's dismissal from men's basketball, before talking about the Big Ten home and away assignments for women's basketball. Finally, he talks about how track and field finished at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, and then thanks listeners for tuning in all year and what is coming in Season 3.

  • S2 · E55
    June 8 · 14 min

    S2E55: A Heartbreaker in Chapel Hill

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit starts by talking about baseball winning the College Station Regional last weekend and then the story of them falling in 3 games to North Carolina in Chapel Hill. From there, he talks which football alums are on the 2027 CFB Hall of Fame Ballot, and then discusses the tipoff time for women's basketball's season opener in Las Vegas. After that, he previews track and field heading to Eugene for the NCAA Championships, and then talks about who the Big Ten Player and Coach of the Year were from women's golf. Finally, he talks about who from USC water polo won the Peter J. Cutino Award and which players were finalists.

  • S2 · E54
    June 1 · 16 min

    S2E54: Baseball In Game 7

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit opens the episode talking about the four kickoff times that have been released for football. He then goes into depth about how baseball has worked their way to being one win away from making the Super Regional at Chapel Hill. Next, CrashLit discusses who from track and field will head to Eugene to compete for a national title, before discussing women's golf coming up just short of a title in Carlsbad. Next, he talks about men's golf season ending and then ends the episode by breaking down women's volleyball's 2026 schedule and who they just picked up out of the transfer portal.

  • S2 · E53
    May 25 · 17 min

    S2E53: Baseball Returns to the NCAAs

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit opens by talking which football players were named to the Lott Impact Trophy Watchlist, before discussing Jacob Cofie returning to USC. He also talks about Sitaya Fagan's potential opportunity with the Australian National Team in July. Next, CrashLit discusses how baseball fared in the Big Ten Tournament and where they will open in the NCAAs. From there, he discusses track and field having their West Regional, before telling listeners that rowing's season is complete. After that, he discusses were women's golf stands in the NCAA championships, and discusses men's golf advancing to their NCAA championships. Next, CrashLit talks about lacrosse parting ways with longtime head coach Lindsey Munday, before discussing the 2026 soccer schedule. Finally, CrashLit discusses the Big Ten opponents that men's and women's tennis will face in 2027.

  • S2 · E52
    May 18 · 17 min

    S2E52: Baseball Regular Season Concludes

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit opens the episode by talking about Marqise Lee graduating from USC, and also gives the latest news on recruiting, Notre Dame, and Pete Carroll teaching at USC again. He next discusses men's basketball's Big Ten opponent slate, and what's going on with Jacob Cofie. Afterwards, he discusses baseball's weekend at Oregon, and what they need to do in the Big Ten Tournament in order to have a shot at hosting a regional. After that, CrashLit highlights the key performances from the Big Ten Championships for both track and field and rowing. He then recaps women's golf's regional and previews the regional that the men started on this morning. Finally, CrashLit talks about women's volleyball's Big Ten opponent slate, where they will open the season at, and what key player from last year's team has decided to transfer elsewhere.

  • S2 · E51
    May 11 · 14 min

    S2E51: Baseball Hits 41 Wins and Has Best Home Record Ever

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit opens by talking about football's game versus Fresno State being moved to a Friday and mentions that talks between USC and Notre Dame have resumed about brining back the rivalry. He then talks about baseball reaching 40 wins and having their best season ever at home. Afterwards, he rants about his dislike for March Madness expanding to 76 teams, before discussing women's tennis's season coming to a close. He then previews track and field and rowing having their Big Ten Championships this week, and also previews women's golf starting the NCAA's this week and where men's golf was assigned for their NCAA draw.

  • S2 · E50
    May 4 · 21 min

    S2E50: The Spring NCAAs Are Upon Us!

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit opens the episode discussing the latest recruit for USC Football and who from their front office is leaving. He next talks about baseball's week and why the upcoming four games at home are so important. After that, he talks about how men's volleyball fared in the NCAA's, before doing the same with beach volleyball. From there, the conversation turns to the dual meet against UCLA that track and field hosted, followed by rowing's dual meet against USD. After that, he discusses men's tennis seeing their season end in the NCAA second round, before discussing women's tennis making it to the Sweet 16. Finally, CrashLit ends talking about men's golf in the Big Ten Tournament and where women's golf has been seeded for the NCAA Tournament.

  • S2 · E49
    April 27 · 27 min

    S2E49: 3 Draft Picks and a Natty

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit opens the episode discussing which USC players got drafted to the NFL, and which ones signed after it. He then talks about women's water polo winning its eighth national titled USC's 139th overall. After that, he discusses women's golf winning the Big Ten Championship, and then discusses baseball bouncing back after their tough series last weekend. From there, he talks about men's volleyball and beach volleyball fared in their respective MPSF tournaments, and where they will be seeded in their NCAA tournaments. He then previews the upcoming meets for track and field and rowing, before talking about men's and women's tennis taking part in their Big Ten Tournaments. Finally, he ends the episode previewing men's golf taking on the Big Ten Championships this weekend.

  • S2 · E48
    April 20 · 30 min

    S2E48: Women's Tennis Brings Home a B1G Title

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit does something a little different and opens the episode talking about women's tennis winning the Big Ten title and then previews their path to win the Big Ten Tournament. He next talks about players on football who could be drafted before discussing the latest additions to men's and women's basketball. After that, he highlights the tough week baseball had, before diving into what men's volleyball needs to do in the MPSF Tournament to make the NCAAs. From there, he breaks down beach volleyball's MPSF tournament bracket, and then discusses what's next for lacrosse after ending the season with a win but failing to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. He then talks about who women's water polo has to go through to win the national championship, and also talks about the highlights from track and field over the weekend. Afterwards, he talks about rowing at the Big Ten Invitational, and also what the Big Ten Tournament holds in store for men's tennis. He also mentions men's golf's win up in Santa Cruz and previews what's to come for women's golf in the Big Ten Championships. Finally, he talks about the latest news from women's volleyball and the addition of the Big Ten Tournament next fall, and the conclusion of soccer's spring season.

  • S2 · E47
    April 13 · 31 min

    S2E47: First Games at the New Dedeaux

    CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_ CrashLit opens the episode by discussing his experience at the Football Fan Appreciation Day, and then discusses who the latest men's basketball player is to enter the transfer portal. He next moves onto which incoming women's basketball players played in the Hoop Summit over the weekend, and baseball bouncing back against Iowa (and his experience being back at Dedeaux Field for games). After that, he talks about men's volleyball splitting with BYU and their pivotal final weekend of the regular season, before discussing the same with beach volleyball after their tournament in SLO. He next discusses lacrosse missing the Big Ten Tournament and what that could mean for the future of the program, and also why he thinks women's water polo could still win it all despite falling in the MPSF Tournament final. He then discusses who from track and field competed last weekend, and previews rowing's next meet. After that, he discusses the big weekends that both men's and women's tennis had, before diving into the next event of men's golf and women's golf getting yet another tournament win. Finally, he ends by discussing the latest in spring action for women's volleyball and soccer before taking questions.

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