Podcasts by Artcast: 50 Years of Trojan Traditions and Triumphs
Dr. Arthur C. Bartner and Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com break down big Trojan football victories from the past half-century and delve into the traditions of the USC Trojan Marching Band that have developed during Dr. Bartner's career.
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Episode 8: Pete Carroll, Crushing the Orange Bowl, and Jock Rallies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan and Dr. Bartner return to the dawn of the Pete Carroll era and hear, in his own words, about how his relationship with the band got off to a rocky start. They then talk about the Trojans' two ...
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Episode 7: J-Rob II, Giving Keyshawn the Damn Ball, and USC's Olympic Heritage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan and Dr. Bartner return to talk about John Robinson's second tenure at USC. They focus on two major bowl wins for the mid-90s Trojans and the "man among boys" dominance of Keyshawn Johnson. The...
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Episode 6: The Larry Smith Era, Rodney Peete, and the TMB's Consecutive Game Streak from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr. Bartner and Ryan delve into the Larry Smith years and some of its star players, including Rodney Peete, who the band helped recruit to USC and later played at his wedding. They also discuss the...
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Episode 5: The 1984 Trojan Football Family and In-Game Traditions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our hosts begin in the fall of 1984. Dr. Bartner's daughter Debbie was a Song Girl and, through her, he became close to the USC Football players. That team went to the Rose Bowl and pulled off an u...
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Episode 4: The Most-Talented Trojan Team and Tournament of Roses Traditions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Dr. Bartner and Ryan Abraham begin with a discussion of what might be the most-talented USC Football team of all time. The 1979 squad featured two Heisman Trophy winners, a Lombardi Award honoree, ...
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Episode 3: The Comeback, McKay's Gamble, and Gameday March-Through from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Art and Ryan discuss two miraculous games from the 1974 season that lead to a USC national championship: the unforgettable comeback against Notre Dame and a risky 2-point conversion in the 1975 Ros...
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Episode 2: Sam "Bam" Cunningham, Raining on Notre Dame's Parade, and Weekender Traditions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ryan and Art go back — way back — to discuss Sam "Bam" Cunningham's historic night in Alabama and Dr. Bartner's first football season as director of the Trojan Marching Band. A mediocre campaign by...
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Episode 1: 1976 Season, John Robinson, and the Band-Team Connection from 2020-09-09T20:00
In the first episode of the Artcast limited podcast series, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner and USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham discuss the 1976 football season, which turned around dramatically after...
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Episode 1: 1976 Season, John Robinson, and the Band-Team Connection from 2020-09-09T20:00
In the first episode of the Artcast limited podcast series, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner and USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham discuss the 1976 football season, which turned around dramatically after...
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