South Carolina Sideline

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 system. Plus, they discuss Agot's life in basketball and her journey to becoming a rising star for the Gamecocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 coach and many new players. Plus, she takes a trip down Gamecock memory lane to recount her time at South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 preseason No. 1? Is this the most talented roster Dawn Staley has had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Gamecocks are adding major transfer Jordan Lee to the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from all three Gamecocks after a life-changing night in New York City! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about what wasn't working in this game. Plus, they look ahead to next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 statement regarding the tense end of the Final Four game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 advanced to their 3rd national championship game. Plus, Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma had a heated moment at the end of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 matchup, a 1on1 conversation with Agot Makeer, and Claire interviews Alicia Tournebize entirely in French! Plus, ESPN analysts Ryan Ruocco and Andraya Carter give us their thoughts on the game and you'll hear from UConn stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Player award. Hear from the Gamecocks after their celebration, including Matt's 1-on-1 conversation with Dawn Staley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Horned Frogs. Plus, the Gamecocks invite the SC local media to play a game of Hangman! Leave your thoughts in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Staley, and Joyce Edwards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 from assistant coach Wendale Farrow who's back in his hometown of Sacramento. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dominant win for the Gamecocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the CLA. Plus, 1on1 conversations with Joyce Edwards and Maddy McDaniel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Edwards, and a special 1on1 with Gamecock legend Zia Cooke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Then, they go game by game and pick their winners of each matchup at this year's tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Plus, hear from Dawn Staley, Raven Johnson, Ta'Niya Latson, and Joyce Edwards after the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Fulwiley. The Gamecocks are on to the SEC Tournament Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Ayla McDowell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you an extensive preview of the 2026 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament! They start with a quick breakdown of the South Carolina women's basketball team's win over Kentucky to end the regular season. They then go through the six major regular season awards and pick who they think should and will win these awards. They then do a full bracket breakdown of the SEC Tournament and go game by game of how they think it will play out in Greenville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock women's basketball legend Alaina Coates! She discusses her life growing up in Irmo, her legendary career at South Carolina, and approaching ten years as a pro basketball player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this episode from Colonial Life Arena where the South Carolina women's basketball team beat Ole Miss 85-48. ESPN's College GameDay was in town, Madina Okot lights it up from three, and should Raven Johnson be the SEC Defensive Player of the Year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Jemel Johnson, father of Gamecock women's basketball star Tessa Johnson. He discusses raising Tessa and her siblings in Minnesota, why Dawn Staley is the right coach for her, and what makes her shine brightest come tournament time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker breakdown the South Carolina women's basketball team's 79-72 win over the LSU Tigers. Raven Johnson and Tessa Johnson leading the way, Madina Okot's best game of the season, and the matchup with MiLaysia Fulwiley everyone was waiting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you a preview of the showdown between South Carolina and LSU women's basketball. They talk about their feelings regarding this matchup and the narratives that surround it. They also breakdown both sides of this game and give you their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker analyze the South Carolina women's basketball team's 93-50 win over the Tennessee Lady Vols. Brought to you from Colonial Life Arena, they breakdown the Gamecocks' dominant victory which is also the worst loss in Lady Vols history. Plus, hear from Dawn Staley, Ta'Niya Latson, Madina Okot, and Kim Caldwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this episode from Colonial Life Arena where the South Carolina women's basketball team beat Mississippi State 88-65. Joyce Edwards scores her 1,000th point as a Gamecock, Ayla McDowell shines in her first career start, and the bench production hit a season-high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you a unique episode that gives you behind the scenes insight into what it's like covering the South Carolina women's basketball team as journalists. They answer FAM questions about their jobs as local media members, take you through the process of being an AP voter, and share their favorite memories covering the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley breakdown the Gamecock women's basketball team's 103-74 win over No. 5 Vanderbilt. They discuss South Carolina's best performance of the season and how they rebounded from that loss to Oklahoma. Plus, hear from Dawn Staley and Shea Ralph after the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you an emergency podcast episode after South Carolina's women's basketball was stunned by No. 16 Oklahoma in overtime. They discuss what went wrong for South Carolina, what's not clicking for the Gamecocks right now, and what Dawn Staley had to say at Friday's practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock women's basketball legend Aleighsa Welch! Welch was a true program changer for South Carolina as she was Dawn Staley's first in-state signee at South Carolina. Welch helped lead the Gamecocks to their first NCAA Tournament appearance under Staley in 2012 and their first Final Four in 2015. She discusses her life growing up in Goose Creek, taking South Carolina to new heights, and her life now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you this episode from Colonial Life Arena where No. 2 South Carolina women's basketball won a thriller over No. 4 Texas 68-65. They take you through the intense fourth quarter and what they noticed from the sidelines of this close encounter. Plus, they take you inside the press room with Dawn Staley, Raven Johnson, Madina Okot, Madison Booker, and Vic Schaefer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you this episode from Colonial Life Arena as the South Carolina women's basketball team beat Georgia 65-43. They analyze this game and give you Dawn Staley's thoughts on their level of play. Plus, they preview the upcoming showdown between the Gamecocks and the Texas Longhorns. At the end of the episode, they discuss the South Carolina men's basketball team after they beat LSU and fell to Georgia this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Jason Kitts, father of Gamecock women's basketball star Chloe Kitts! Jason is the latest Gamecock parent to talk to us about raising their children to greatness. He talks about Chloe's childhood and her upbringing in basketball. Plus, he details her ACL injury that occurred just before her senior season and what this adversity has been like for her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker analyze the first week of SEC basketball! They start with the Gamecock women's basketball team who opened conference play with wins over Alabama and Florida. Plus, French recruit Alicia Tournebize arrived in Columbia. The Gamecock men's basketball team lost their SEC opener to undefeated Vanderbilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by former Gamecock women's basketball player Destiny Littleton! Littleton talks about life growing up in California where things weren't easy and how she became one of the most prolific high school players in California history. Then, she talks in-detail about her Gamecock career that culminated with the 2022 national championship. Plus, she gives insight into what it's really like playing basketball overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Michael Sauls of The State Newspaper as they preview the upcoming SEC season for both Gamecock basketball teams. Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks enter SEC play with a 13-1 record and welcome a new addition in France's Alicia Tournebize. Lamont Paris and the men's team have four losses in non-conference play and have low expectations heading into the SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock football legend Connor Shaw for a very special conversation. On September 18th, Shaw went into sudden cardiac arrest at just 34 years old while at his son's flag football game. Shaw details that scary situation, his story of survival, family, and faith. He also discusses his new charity Heart Huddle that he created because of this experience and how it's given him a new perspective on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Michael Sauls of The State Newspaper as they bring you this episode from Colonial Life Arena. They discuss the big shift in Gamecock football as Kendal Briles is officially named South Carolina's new offensive coordinator. Plus, is LaNorris Sellers returning to South Carolina? They also breakdown the South Carolina women's basketball team's 95-55 win over Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker break down the first week of December basketball for the South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams. This episode starts with a focus on the women who got a huge road win at Louisville and then closed out the week with a dominant win over NC Central. The Gamecock men's basketball team lost a heartbreaker in OT to Virginia Tech and then got a win at home over Stetson. Matt and Jared give their pros and cons to what they saw from the Gamecocks this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell is joined by Gamecock basketball legend JoJo English. In this conversation, English talks about his life growing up in South Carolina and the positive impact his parents had on his life. He also discusses his career playing at South Carolina and in the NBA. Now the coach at Lower Richland High School, he gives insight on coaching high school players and his advice to parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our entire sports team brings you this episode from Williams-Brice Stadium after the latest rivalry game as South Carolina football falls to Clemson 28-14. They discuss the end of the Gamecock football season, including Shane Beamer's reflection of the season and the future of LaNorris Sellers. They also bring you the perspective from Dabo Swinney after the Tigers got the win. This episode ends with analysis of the South Carolina women's basketball team after their big week in Las Vegas, where they lost their first game of the season to Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! This jam-packed episode has a little bit of everything. We're talking South Carolina vs Clemson football! Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker start this episode from Williams-Brice Stadium with a Gamecock football breakdown. Then, Claire Foley brings the Clemson perspective from Death Valley. After that, Matt sits down with Gamecock football legend Alshon Jeffery who gives his takes on the Gamecocks vs the Tigers and his illustrious career! This episode ends with a preview of the Gamecock women's basketball team's holiday trip to Las Vegas where they'll take on Duke and UCLA/Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you another jam-packed episode as a number of Gamecock sports collide. They discuss Shane Beamer's status at South Carolina as the head football coach looks ahead to 2026. They also preview their game against Coastal Carolina. Plus, they talk about the Gamecock men's basketball team who is 4-0 to start the year. They end the episode by discussing Joyce Edwards who was named SEC Player of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker dive into what was a long Saturday for Gamecock fans! This episode begins with breaking down the South Carolina football team's 31-30 loss at Texas A&M after they led 30-3 at halftime. Is Shane Beamer on the hot seat? Will players enter the transfer portal? Plus, they discuss the South Carolina women's basketball team's win over No. 8 Southern California in a battle of 'The Real SC.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley bring you multiple Gamecock sports in this episode as football and basketball seasons continue to coincide with each other. This episode starts with a preview of South Carolina football vs Texas A&M as the Gamecocks will play their first game since the firing of Mike Shula. Then, Matt and Claire discuss the South Carolina women's basketball team's win over Clemson, including the suspension of guard Maddy McDaniel. The episode closes with a preview of South Carolina vs Southern California on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Director Matt Dowell brings you a jam-packed episode of Gamecock women's basketball. This episode starts from Colonial Life Arena where Matt is joined by reporter Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News to discuss South Carolina's 114-47 win over Bowling Green. Then, Matt has a conversation with Rasheedah Edwards, mom of Gamecock superstar Joyce Edwards. Rasheedah shares what Joyce was like as a child, the recruiting process to becoming a Gamecock, and the pressure Joyce faces in her sophomore season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices