Wherever summer takes you, we’ve got a podcast to keep you company. Now is a great time to check out something new, and USC faculty and staff members produce a variety of podcasts that will keep you coming back for another episode.
From deep dives into Southern history and campus life to engaging conversations with experts in business, pharmacy and public health, we’ve rounded up selections to give you a sample of what USC podcasters have to offer.
Remembering the Days
How well do you know the history of the University of South Carolina? Remembering the Days covers more than 200 years of Gamecock history — including how USC came to be called the fighting Gamecocks. Episodes cover campus and community history through energetic segments and insightful interviews with alumni, faculty, staff and more.
Founded by former USC staff member Chris Horn, Remembering the Days welcomed USC Historian Evan Faulkenbury in January to join as co-host. In episode 91, they interview Kelly Goldberg, instructor for the South Carolina Honors College, about her course that conducted an archaeological dig right on the historic Horseshoe. What did they find? Find out below.
Find more episodes online: https://sc.edu/uofsc/remembering-the-days/, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, Spreaker
The Crux of the Story
While The Crux of the Story has its roots in Boston, last spring Tom Reichert, dean of the College of Information and Communications, offered host Mike Fernandez the opportunity to move the show to USC, making it possible for students to participate in creating the podcast. Thanks to an internship program established by Damion Waymer, director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, The Crux is now produced in association with The Kennedy Greenhouse Studio.
Fernandez often talks with leaders in public relations, journalism and business about their expertise in communications, but show topics also include the student experience at USC. In episode 145, he speaks with three students with different broadcast disciplines and unique work experiences as interns and fellows: Sarah Craft (international news/WIS-TV, WYFF-TV and WMBF-TV), Chloe Castain (sports/NASCAR) and Kiki Gushue (news and broadcast production, including The Crux of the Story, and now WLTX-TV).
Find more episodes online: thecruxpodcast.org, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify
Gamecock Pharmacy Podcast
Today’s pharmacist is involved in a vast array of health care areas with multitudes of career opportunities ranging from independent and retail pharmacies to clinical roles in hospital settings as well as the pharmaceutical industry. USC’s College of Pharmacy works to develop well-rounded pharmacists who are prepared to thrive in a variety of settings and lead the profession into the future.
As host of the Gamecock Pharmacy Podcast, Margaret Gregory interviews College of Pharmacy faculty, students and alumni to explore how pharmacy professionals are improving health outcomes for residents of South Carolina and beyond. In episode 18, Gregory talks with 2025 Outstanding Alumna of the Year Maribeth Kowalski about her path to success and her passion for the profession.
Find more episodes online: iHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube
Take on the South
From USC’s Institute for Southern Studies, Take on the South explores the complexity of the United States’ most distinctive region. Hosts Mark Smith and Emily Ruth Allen take deep dives into the meaning of the South, both today and historically, through conversations with guests who think, write, teach and reflect on the region.
Notable guests have included Michael Stipe from R.E.M. and author Ron Rash, and the podcast also highlights the work of USC faculty, alumni and students. In this episode, Smith sits down with USC public history master's student Anna Thompson to talk about the origins of coffee in the U.S. — and how the Union used the caffeinated brew to turn the tides of the Civil War.
Find more episodes online: Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Spotify, YouTube
PRC Podcast
USC’s Prevention Research Center, led by faculty from the Arnold School of Public Health, School of Medicine Greenville and other partner institutions, is one of the longest-funded prevention research centers in the nation. With support from the Center for Disease Control, the center conducts applied research to advance science and improve the lives of people in South Carolina and beyond.
The center started the PRC Podcast to raise awareness of public health issues. Hosted by Andrew Kaczynski, associate professor in the Arnold School and PRC co-investigator, the podcast features conversations with public health experts from across the country. In this episode, Jennifer Roberts from the University of Maryland College Park joins Kaczynski to talk about the impact of structural inequalities and racialized differences in active living and built environments.
Find more episode online: https://prevention.sph.sc.edu/podcasts/, Podbean
Moore Impact
Moore Impact is recorded as part of a live broadcast Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. on Columbia-area radio station The Point (100.7 FM). Hosted by Kasie Whitener, clinical assistant professor in the Darla Moore School of Business, the show covers a range of topics on business, education and community engagement involving faculty, students and alumni of the Moore School.
On this episode, Whitener welcomes Gerald McDermott, department chair and professor of international business. Prior to joining the Moore School, he was an assistant professor of multinational management at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) with a secondary appointment in political science. A specialist in political economy, McDermott dissects South Carolina's position as a global emerging market in 2025.
Find more episodes online: Moore Impact Podcast, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Simplecast
This is not a comprehensive list of USC-related podcasts. Listeners are encouraged to explore on their own for more. While many of these podcasts are produced on campus, podcast creators have editorial discretion and host guests from a variety of institutions. Content may not necessarily reflect the views of the University of South Carolina.