South Carolina Sideline
by WACH
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
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Preview | SC vs Maryland WBB with Special Guest Brenda Frese
The college basketball season is just days away and the South Carolina women's basketball team is set to open the season against No. 20 Maryland in Paris! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley preview the season opening matchup between the Gamecocks and the Terrapins. Hear from Dawn…
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Gamecock Football Wins Thriller Over Tennessee | Instant Reaction
The South Carolina football team pulled off a cinematic upset over No. 11 Tennessee for their biggest win of the season. Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker break it all down from Williams-Brice Stadium: the thrilling final minutes, the game-winning field goal, and the storming of the...
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Gamecock WBB beats Benedict in Exhibition | Instant Reaction
We bring you our first ever Friday night podcast episode as college basketball returned to Colonial Life Arena! The South Carolina women's basketball team beat Benedict 113-34 in their final exhibition before the regular season. Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker break it all down from...
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Gamecock WBB Official Season Preview | Game by Game Predictions
The college basketball season is on the horizon! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring your official Gamecock women's basketball kickoff episode for a full season preview. In this episode, they break down the entire season and predict how they think each game will go for the…
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Gamecock Football Crushes Florida | Reaction and Analysis
The South Carolina football team made a statement in Gainesville with a 38-19 win over No. 16 Florida. Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker break down the Gamecocks' win as they end a long losing streak in the SEC. Plus, does this change things regarding how they see Shane Beamer's future...
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Turning Her ESPN Dreams Into Reality | The Alyssa Lang Interview
Alyssa Lang is a proud Gamecock alum and one of the prominent voices for the SEC on ESPN. She joined Sports Director Matt Dowell to discuss how the University of South Carolina prepared her for life as a broadcaster, behind the scenes of her many jobs at ESPN, and her favorite memories covering...
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Gamecock Football Loses to Kentucky | The Future of Shane Beamer
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this episode from Williams-Brice Stadium after the South Carolina football team lost to Kentucky 35-34 in overtime. They discuss the continued themes of this Gamecock football program and why they weren't able to pull out the loss. Plus, they...
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Gamecock Football Loses to Alabama | Instant Reaction
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker dissect the South Carolina football team's brutal 49-18 loss to Alabama in Tuscaloosa. In a game that was a hard watch, they discuss why things don't seem to be clicking, the undisciplined play of the Gamecocks, and the future for Shane Beamer.
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Gamecock WBB Begins Practice | Early Observations
Practice has officially begun for the South Carolina women's basketball team! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley take you through early observations of this year's team as they got a glimpse of the team's first day of practice. Plus, hear from Dawn Staley, Chloe Kitts, and Jordan Lee...
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Gamecock Football Loses to Mississippi State | Instant Reaction
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker discuss the South Carolina football team's 41-34 loss to Mississippi State in their SEC opener. They talk about the collapse from the Gamecocks, what went wrong on all fronts, and why this feels like a consistent issue in big games. Plus, hear from…
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Gamecock Football beats Towson | Instant Reaction
The South Carolina football team got their second win of the season with a 45-9 victory over Towson. Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this episode from Williams-Brice Stadium where they discuss the more sluggish offense this week, all the dropped passes, and the stellar play...
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Gamecock WBB's Superstar Assistant | The Jolette Law Interview
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock women's basketball assistant coach Jolette Law! Law discusses her life growing up in Florence, South Carolina and her illustrious playing career at Iowa. She then talks about how she became an assistant coach for Dawn Staley and the key to her…
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Gamecock Football Dominates Season Opener | Instant Reaction
The college football season is officially here! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you an instant reaction episode from the South Carolina football team's 57-0 win over Kent State in their season opener. They discuss the record-breaking heat, how the Kendal Briles offense looked,...
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Gamecock WBB NonCon Thoughts and Football Season Preview
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker dive into a number of topics as both Gamecock women's basketball and football teams have had a very newsworthy few days. Dawn Staley announcing her nonconference schedule for the upcoming season and the addition of guard Brooke Quarles Daniels! Plus,...
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Raising A'ja Wilson: Part Two | The Eva Wilson Interview
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Eva Wilson, mother of Gamecock women's basketball legend A'ja Wilson. In this conversation, Eva discusses a multitude of things. She goes through her own upbringing in Columbia and what A'ja's childhood was like, including the values she instilled in her...
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A Gamecock Through and Through | The Dakereon Joyner Interview
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by former Gamecock quarterback Dakereon Joyner! Joyner discusses his life growing up in Charleston, the behind the scenes of his six seasons with the Gamecocks, and what life is like post-football. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the upcoming Gamecock football...
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Maddy McDaniel Won't Return to Gamecocks | Who Will Be Starting PG?
South Carolina women's basketball announced Maddy McDaniel won't return to the Gamecocks. Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker discuss Maddy's decision and they try to predict who will be the Gamecocks' starting point guard in the 2026-2027 season.
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Shane Beamer, Kendal Briles Preview Fall Camp | Inside Local Media Day
Fall camp is here for Gamecock Football! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this episode from the Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility where the Gamecocks held local media day to preview the upcoming season. In this episode, we've got a 1-on-1 with Shane Beamer. Plus, you'll hear...
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Hope, Healing, and Gamecock Football | The Ryan Hilinski Interview
Disclaimer: this episode discusses sensitive topics regarding mental health. Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by former Gamecock quarterback Ryan Hilinski for a very special conversation. Hilinski discusses his family's charity "Hilinski's Hope" and how they continue to advocate for the…
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Gamecock Football Season Kickoff | Inside SEC Media Days
Talkin' Season is here and we're bringing you this episode straight from Tampa! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker are on hand at SEC Media Days for the first official preview of the Gamecock football team ahead of the 2026 season. They discuss lower expectations for the Gamecocks...
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Maddy McDaniel Steps Away from Gamecock Women's Basketball
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker with a "breaking news" episode as Maddy McDaniel announced she is stepping away from the South Carolina women's basketball team to focus on her mental health. They discuss the bravery it takes for Maddy to make this decision and how it impacts the...
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Dawn Staley's Coaching Tree | The Tina Roy Interview
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock women's basketball alum Tina Roy! Roy has returned to Columbia and discusses her new coaching job at ALA Blythewood. Plus, she reminisces on her journey with Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks.
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Kamilla Cardoso Makes History, Sania Feagin heads to Portland
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker talk former Gamecocks in the WNBA as Kamilla Cardoso made history with the Chicago Sky and Sania Feagin is heading to the Portland Fire. Plus, Jared is engaged and tells the story of how he proposed!
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Lamont Paris talks "Hot Seat" and Previews Next Season
Sports Director Matt Dowell is talking Gamecock men's basketball from Colonial Life Arena! Gamecock head coach Lamont Paris gave a summer update on the team that has 12 new players and he answers questions about being on the "hot seat" next season. Plus, exciting news for our Claire Foley who is...
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Gamecock WBB announces SEC Opponents for 2026-2027
The South Carolina women's basketball team has announced their SEC opponents for the 2026-2027 season! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker analyze which teams are coming to Colonial Life Arena and where the Gamecocks are playing on the road. Plus, they talk a little WNBA! Is A'ja Wilson...
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Gamecock Baseball Hires Kevin Schnall | Details and Reaction
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you a breaking news podcast as Gamecock baseball has officially hired Kevin Schnall to be their next head coach. They bring you the details on his contract, behind the scenes information about the process, and realistic expectations for next season.
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Ranking the Best Gamecock Women's Basketball Teams of All-Time
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you a fun episode where they rank the best South Carolina women's basketball teams of all-time! Between the national championship teams, the national finalists, and the teams that 'could've been,' where do they rank Dawn Staley's most…
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Ashlyn Watkins Announces Return and Early WNBA Thoughts
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley discuss the official return of Ashlyn Watkins to the South Carolina women's basketball team. What will she look like in her return and what will she bring to the Gamecocks next season? Plus, they give their early thoughts on the 13 former Gamecocks in...
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Raising Agot Makeer | The Kevin Brooks and Betsy Birmingham Interview
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Kevin Brooks and Betsy Birmingham, legal guardians to Gamecock women's basketball star Agot Makeer. They share their beautiful and powerful story of how a friendship with Makeer's biological father Joseph turned into guardianship and a worldwide support...
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Cookin' Up a Storm | The Zia Cooke Interview
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined in this episode by Gamecock women's basketball legend Zia Cooke! Zia previews the upcoming WNBA season which will be her 2nd with the Seattle Storm and 4th in the league. She talks about her goals entering this season and the culture in Seattle with a new…
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Emergency Pod | Oliviyah Edwards commits to South Carolina
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this emergency podcast as the Gamecock women's basketball team got another major commitment for 2026-2027. 5-star recruit Oliviyah Edwards announcing she's coming to Columbia next season, adding to a stacked roster. Is South Carolina the...
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Season Review and Looking Forward | Gamecock Women's Basketball
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker are back in the studio to bring finality to this season for South Carolina women's basketball. They talk their overall view of how this season went and bring you their end of season "Opinion Awards." Plus, they look ahead to next season where the...
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WNBA Draft Breakdown | Three Gamecocks Head to the Pros
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Meghan Hall of the USA Today to breakdown the 2026 WNBA Draft. Three Gamecocks were selected at this year's draft with Raven Johnson heading to the Indiana Fever, Madina Okot going to the Atlanta Dream, and Ta'Niya Latson selected by the LA Sparks. Hear…
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National Championship Reaction | No. 1 South Carolina Falls to No. 1 UCLA
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this episode from Phoenix after the South Carolina women's basketball team fell in the National Championship 79-51 to the UCLA Bruins. They talk about UCLA's win and what went wrong for South Carolina. Hear from Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks...
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National Championship Preview | No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 1 UCLA
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley preview the national championship game between South Carolina and UCLA women's basketball. They take you inside the 'mixed zone' with the Gamecocks ahead of the title game who give their thoughts on facing the Bruins. Plus, Geno Auriemma releases a...
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Final Four Reaction | No. 1 South Carolina beats No. 1 UConn
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley react to the South Carolina women's basketball team's 62-48 win over UConn in the Final Four. They highlight the stellar play of the Gamecocks and focus on what they did so well to end the Huskies' undefeated season. Hear from the Gamecocks as they...
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Final Four Preview | No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 1 UConn
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this jam-packed episode from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix as the South Carolina women's basketball team is set for a Final Four showdown against UConn! They bring you tons of content from Media Day. Dawn Staley's thoughts on the...
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Elite Eight Reaction | No. 1 South Carolina Advances to Final Four
Sports Director Matt Dowell brings you this episode from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento as the South Carolina women's basketball team advanced to their 6th straight Final Four. He analyzes their 78-52 win over TCU in the Elite Eight that culminated in Raven Johnson winning the Most Outstanding...
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Elite Eight Preview | No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 3 TCU
Sports Director Matt Dowell brings you this episode from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and is joined by reporter Michael Sauls of The State Newspaper for a preview of the Elite Eight between South Carolina women's basketball and TCU. Ta'Niya Latson and Joyce Edwards give their scout of the...
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Sweet 16 Reaction | No. 1 South Carolina beats No. 4 Oklahoma
Sports Director Matt Dowell brings you this episode from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento where he is joined by Lulu Kesin of The Greenville News. They breakdown the South Carolina women's basketball team's 94-68 rout of the Oklahoma Sooners in the Sweet 16. Plus, hear from Ta'Niya Latson, Dawn...
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Sweet 16 Preview | No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 4 Oklahoma
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Michael Sauls of The State Newspaper for a preview of the Sweet 16 showdown between South Carolina and Oklahoma women's basketball. They discuss the 'revenge' storyline heading into this one and what the Gamecocks need to do against the Sooners. Plus, hear...
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Second Round Reaction | No. 1 South Carolina advances to Sweet 16
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this episode from the baseline of Colonial Life Arena as the South Carolina women's basketball team beat Southern Cal 101-61 to advance to their 12th straight Sweet 16. Raven Johnson's farewell to the CLA, her 1,000th career point, and a...
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Second Round Preview | No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 9 Southern California
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this preview episode from Colonial Life Arena as the South Carolina women's basketball team gets set to take on the Southern Cal Trojans in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson discuss Raven's last game at…
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First Round Reaction | No. 1 South Carolina beats No. 16 Southern
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this reaction episode from Colonial Life Arena where the South Carolina women's basketball team crushed 16th-seeded Southern 103-34 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. This episode includes 1on1 conversations with Ayla McDowell, Joyce...
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First Round Preview | No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 16 Southern
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this episode from Colonial Life Arena as practices for the NCAA Tournament are underway! They preview the South Carolina women's basketball team's first round against Southern, including 1on1 interviews with Ta'Niya Latson and Maryam Dauda.
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Bracket Breakdown | NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you an extensive bracket breakdown of the 2026 NCAA women's basketball tournament as the bracket is officially set! They take you to the Selection Show party with the South Carolina women's basketball team and analyze the Gamecocks regional.…
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Gamecock Guard to Assistant Coach | The Khadijah Sessions Interview
Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock women's basketball assistant coach Khadijah Sessions! They discuss her playing career at South Carolina, how she became an assistant coach, and the ins and outs of the job. Plus, Sessions gives her thoughts on the Gamecocks as they gear up for the...
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Gamecocks Lose in SEC Tournament Championship | Instant Reaction
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this episode from Bon Secours Wellness Arena where the South Carolina women's basketball team lost to Texas 78-61 in the SEC Tournament Championship. They break down this loss and what it means for the Gamecocks ahead of the NCAA Tournament....
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SEC SF Reaction | Gamecocks beat LSU
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this episode from Bon Secours Wellness Arena for a rapid reaction to the South Carolina women's basketball team's 83-77 win over LSU. The incredible leadership of Raven Johnson, big buckets in the clutch, and a big performance from MiLaysia...
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SEC QF Reaction | Gamecocks beat Kentucky
Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this quick reaction from Bon Secours Wellness Arena where the South Carolina women's basketball team beat Kentucky 87-64 in the SEC Tournament QFs. They give you quick analysis of this win and bring you 1on1 interviews with Raven Johnson and...
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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.
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