Gator Tales Podcast

While fax machines have been phased out, the drama of National Signing Day remains, as the constant threat of players flipping looms large on a day when the stakes are so high. But what goes on behind the scenes in the “war rooms” on signing day? We can’t speak to what every other program does, but on today’s show, host Adam Schick peels back the curtain on the Gators process by chatting with Katie Turner, the Assistant AD of Recruiting Strategy (1:28). Then, FloridaGators.com senior writer Chris Harry joins the roundtable to discuss the state of men’s basketball on the eve of SEC play and iconic plays we’ve witnessed live in the PAT (18:40). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

What happens there may need to stay there, but the Gators are at least hoping there is a carve out in the rules allowing them to bring home the trophy from the Las Vegas Bowl. On today’s show, host Adam Schick takes a deep dive into the Florida/Oregon State matchup with “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley, breaking down what it means to the program’s immediate future, how different the team will look relative to the regular season, the debut of QB Jack Miller, young players emerging from the depth chart to keep an eye on, the strengths of the Beavers and remembering Mike Leach in the PAT (1:49). Then, tight end Jonathan Odom joins the show to talk about carrying on his family’s legacy at UF, the close-knit brotherhood formed by the 2022 squad and what he is most looking forward to in Vegas (18:35). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

We knew change was coming on the tail end of Billy Napier’s first season, and whether by draft, portal or dismissal, this past week made it clear that the team we see in the Las Vegas Bowl – and the one that takes the field in 2023 – will look markedly different. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writer Scott Carter to discuss Anthony Richardson’s move to the NFL, other notable departures announced this week, an early read on the Las Vegas Bowl and what it means at this juncture for the program, volleyball hitting the road to keep its NCAA title dreams alive and the growing impact of the transfer portal on college football in the PAT (1:46). Then, “Gator Great” Patric Young shares the harrowing story of how he became paralyzed after a devastating car accident and the ways he has used the most significant challenge of his life as a way to dig deep and inspire others (25:51). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you h

While hopes were high that football could end the campaign with some flair in Tallahassee, the Seminoles made a few more plays to break Florida’s three-game winning streak in the series and leave the Gators at 6-6 for the regular season. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, men’s basketball shouldered some tough growing pains in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament. On today’s show, host Adam Schick leads a roundtable chat with “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry, discussing the season-long themes on display in the FSU game, the context around a .500 record in Billy Napier’s first year, a looming decision for Anthony Richardson, the challenges faced by Todd Golden’s team in Portland and second chances in sports in the PAT (2:04). Then, volleyball outside hitter and Alabama native Merritt Beason stops by to share the joy from winning the SEC title, which side of the Iron Bowl she grew up on and expectations for the start of NCAA Tournam

Florida’s trip to Music City hit a sour note last weekend, as Vanderbilt shocked the Gators with their first loss in Nashville in 34 years. Meanwhile, men’s basketball rode a monster second half in a comeback win at Florida State, with Gator Nation hoping football can follow suit in Tallahassee. On this week’s show, we’ll fire up a Thanksgiving feast of a roundtable with “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss the debacle against the ‘Dores, expectations for the looming battle against the Seminoles, basketball’s first win at Florida State in a decade and the best winning traditions in sports in the PAT (1:54). Then, redshirt-freshman wide receiver and recent standout Daejon Reynolds joins us to chat about what brought him to Gainesville, emerging from a crop of young receiving talent and his recently acquired passion for traveling (31:58). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit

While the season may be winding down, Billy Napier’s squad seems to finally be hitting its stride, with a throttling of South Carolina on Senior Day the latest sign the foundation poured by the new staff is beginning to harden. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss the rattling performance against the Gamecocks, the continued connectedness from the defense, how turnover margin has morphed into a strength, getting up for an early kick at Vanderbilt, basketball’s first defeat under Todd Golden and how to spend to $2 billion Powerball jackpot in the PAT (1:54). Then, quarterback Anthony Richardson stops by for a chat about how he manages the rigors that come with college stardom, his homegrown gymnastics skills and his budding music career (36:35). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After going nearly two years without a road win in the SEC, Florida got off the deck with an emphatic 41-24 win at Texas A&M last weekend, supercharging the final stretch of the season with some much-needed momentum. Elsewhere in Gator Nation, both basketball squads fired up their campaigns with wins in the O’Dome. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for a roundtable chat about the victory in College Station, the best third quarter of the season, defensive adjustments that came just in the nick of time, expectations for the final home game against South Carolina, a rollicking start for year one of the Todd Golden era, a smooth debut for women’s hoops and the best chain restaurants in the PAT (2:00). Then, we’ll take a peek behind the curtain of the football program through the eyes of one of its unsung heroes, walk-on and scout team quarterback Kyle Engel (29:46). Please subscribe and leave a

Florida no doubt showed some grit in Jacksonville, but it wasn’t enough against the top team in the nation, as Georgia withstood a furious charge in the third quarter and dropped the Gators to 4-4 with just four games left to play. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for a roundtable chat to discuss takeaways from Florida/Georgia, the surprising dismissal of Brenton Cox, Jr. and what it says about the importance Billy Napier places on the culture he is establishing, expectations for this week’s game against a reeling Texas A&M, the start of basketball season on Monday and ugly scenes surrounding games in the PAT (1:53). Then, sophomore receiver Xzavier Henderson talks about his explosive touchdown in Jacksonville, learning from his brother C.J. and how he’s seen the program change in the last year (29:41). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Few rivalries are as unique as Florida/Georgia, one of just a handful of neutral site games played around the country, and with the undefeated Bulldogs ranked atop the polls heading to Jacksonville, it will no doubt take a special effort from Florida to topple the current king. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for a roundtable chat discussing the challenges presented by UGA, adjustments made during the bye week, Anthony Richardson’s pivotal role in keying a potential upset, revelations from basketball’s closed scrimmage and athletes who could have a future in coaching in the PAT (1:54). Then, Georgia native and former Bulldog Brenton Cox, Jr. joins the show to share the differences between Gainesville and Athens, what it’s like to play on both sides of this legendary game and much more (35:00). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit Florid

As the Gators hit their bye week, Billy Napier and his staff have their first opportunity since the season started to sit back and evaluate not just game tape from last week and film on the next opponent, but take more of a bird’s eye view of the first seven games and try to find some solutions for the 4-3 squad. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to delve into the defensive woes that led to a high-scoring loss to LSU, the expectations for potential changes after the bye, the latest developments from the basketball complex going into their first scrimmage and the pros and cons of the new MLB playoff format in the PAT (1:55). Then, “Gator Great” Taurean Green joins the show to talk about finishing his journey on the court and the new role on Todd Golden’s staff that brought him back to Gainesville (24:08). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visi

The Gators got up early and put together a workmanlike win over Missouri on Homecoming, and as they head to the back half of the season, a night game in The Swamp against a different breed of tiger looms large. On today’s show, host Adam Schick fires up the roundtable with “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to discuss how the job was done against Mizzou, progress on penalties, the strength of the running game, the challenges posed by LSU, the return of Mick Hubert as Mr. Two Bits, the first-ever Tom Petty night and the hotly debated state of roughing the passer calls in the NFL (1:53). Then, defensive lineman Princely joins the show to discuss his Nigerian roots, what led him from Texas to Florida and the fresh state of mind instilled by Coach Napier (34:28). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Sundays are usually a great time to relax in a quiet and empty Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but this past weekend, The Swamp came alive and the Gators hung half a hundred on Eastern Washington. But with six straight SEC games looming, the time for tuning up is over. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss the strong showing against the Eagles, a roll-call look at the entirety of Florida’s roster, another solid outing for Anthony Richardson, the mysterious Missouri Tigers, an incredible UF Hall of Fame class preparing for induction and underappreciated records in the PAT (1:55). Then, to commemorate the first ever “GatorMade Week,” we’ll be joined by Savannah Bailey, as the director of the innovative initiative talks about its mission and growing impact on the football program (32:26). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.co

With College Gameday drawing eyeballs from across the nation, the Gators battled the Vols last weekend in Knoxville, and while their comeback bid came up an unanswered Hail Mary short, they showed tremendous fight and likely learned a lot about themselves in the process. On today’s show, host Adam Schick fires up the roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss the resurgence of Anthony Richardson, clear challenges on defense, the impact of Hurricane Ian on this weekend’s game against Eastern Washington, the official start of basketball practice and sporting events destined for the chopping block In the PAT (1:54). Then, offensive lineman Austin Barber joins the show to talk about being unexpectedly thrust into a starting position, fulfilling his lifelong dream to be a Gator and much more (29:30). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The Gators run of three straight home games under the lights of The Swamp to open the season came to an end last weekend, but the win over USF was more survival than statement. On today’s show, host Adam Schick fires up the roundtable with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to discuss takeaways from the second victory of the season, the hurdles facing quarterback Anthony Richardson, the importance of linebacker Ventrell Miller to the defense, the challenges presented by a hungry and potent Tennessee offense, a major upset on the road for volleyball and the upcoming changes coming to MLB in the PAT (1:50). Then, Louisiana transfer and offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence joins the show to share why he followed Billy Napier to become a Gator, bringing some Cajun spice to Gainesville and much more (25:52). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

While the Florida/Kentucky series was a one-sided affair for three decades, the Wildcats have turned into an unlikely rival on the gridiron in recent years, with last weekend’s win their third in the last five meetings. Now the Gators are looking to regroup against an in-state foe that aspires to become a rival in the form of USF. On today’s show, host Adam Schick convenes a roundtable chat with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley to talk takeaways from Kentucky, Anthony Richardson’s trajectory, how the team is responding to early adversity, the strength of the defensive line, expectations against the Bulls and awkward athlete returns in the PAT (1:54). Then, offensive lineman Richard Gouraige joins the show to discuss his Haitian heritage, the impact of having two offensive line coaches and much more (32:09). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The Gators exploded onto the scene and into the polls in Week One, upsetting 7th ranked Utah and putting the nation on notice in Billy Napier’s first game on the job. But another tricky test awaits this weekend, with hopes the sequel is even better than the original on Saturday night in The Swamp against Kentucky. On today’s show, host Adam Schick welcomes “The Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley and FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to talk takeaways from the victory, areas for improvement, the legend of Anthony Richardson, the challenges presented by a solid Wildcats squad and the newly announced College Football Playoff format in the PAT (1:53). Then, Arizona State transfer Ricky Pearsall joins the show to discuss how an Arizona kid ended up in Gainesville, carrying on his dad’s legacy at wide receiver and much more (32:28). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After months of anticipation, the Billy Napier era officially begins this weekend in The Swamp, with one of the highest-profile opening games in school history against reigning PAC-12 champ Utah. On today’s show, host Adam Schick discusses the numerous storylines swirling around this game, this team and this new coaching staff with FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and the new “Voice of the Gators” Sean Kelley (1:48). Then, super senior linebacker Amari Burney stops by for a chat about being the first college graduate in his family and why he came back for one last ride (37:39). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

In the final episode of the summer, host Adam Schick sits down for an exclusive interview with new football coach Billy Napier. The wide-ranging chat covers his upbringing in Georgia, how football ruled the roost in his family, when his dad gave him the coaching bug, what he learned from his time at Clemson and Alabama, the role of NIL in college football, his big-picture plan to turn around the Gators and much more. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

On this special summer episode, host Adam Schick welcomes new basketball coach Todd Golden for an exclusive conversation. The chat dives into his early roots, why he developed a love for basketball, how the game took him across the globe, his unlikely path to coaching, how advanced analytics will shape the program going forward, how NIL will factor into the student-athlete experience, embracing the expectations in Gainesville and much more. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

In his annual end-of-year conversation with host Adam Schick, athletic director Scott Stricklin covers the men’s and women’s track national titles, the work being done under new coaches to build football, men’s and women’s basketball and soccer, his favorite moments from this season, the imminent opening of the Heavener Football Training Center, the status of the long-planned rejuvenation of The Swamp, how the entire program is adjusting to the rapidly changing world of NIL deals, where he sees the SEC landing when it comes to football scheduling and opponents, the unknown future of the College Football Playoff and more. Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.