Gator Tales Podcast

After their whirlwind run through the NCAA Tournament, you can understand if the Gator Basketball team needed a moment to catch their breath. Now that some time has passed and perspective is easier to achieve, host Adam Schick sits down for a wide-ranging chat with Head Coach Mike White recapping the journey to the Elite 8 and the season on the whole (1:01). Adam also welcomes FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry for a roundtable discussing gymnastics, football, baseball, and more (26:15). If you like what you hear, please leave us a review on the podcast app of you choice and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The Swamp was lit up for one of the few times outside of fall last week for the Orange & Blue Debut, with loads of fans settling in for a more relaxing night than one can expect in the heat of the season. On today's show, host Adam Schick recaps the action and touches on a few other stories around the program with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (1:13) and checks in with former Florida Football DT Joey Ivie as he prepares for the NFL Draft (19:15). Also, GatorVision's Shelby Granath sits down with Gator Gymnastics Head Coach Jenny Rowland on the eve of the NCAA Championships in St. Louis (24:15). Please be sure to leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Football season doesn't officially start for 5 months, but Florida fans are about to get a sneak peak at the 2017 squad on Friday night with the Gators going under the lights on for the Orange and Blue Debut. On this week's show, host Adam Schick dives into spring game storylines with Sophomore WR Josh Hammond (1:20) and FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry (12:45). Also, former QB Austin Appleby reflects on his time as a Gator, his preparation for the NFL Draft, and his assessment of Florida's current signal callers (28:05). If you like what you hear, please leave a review to help us continue to grow and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

The story of this week was beginnings and endings: Men's Basketball saw their remarkable run come to an end in the Elite Eight, Women's Basketball began a new chapter with the hiring of a new head coach, and former Florida Football stars took the next step toward their NFL dreams at Pro Day. To cover all of these bases, host Adam Schick catches up with former Gator LB Jarrad Davis (1:45), recaps the basketball season and looks to the future with FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Chris Harry (6:40), and sits down for an introductory chat with new Women's Basketball Head Coach Cam Newbauer (21:35). If you like what you hear, please leave us a review and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

As it does every year, March Madness provided plenty of surprises in its opening weekend, with some of the biggest headlines generated by early exits from titans like Duke, Louisville, and reigning champion Villanova. Determined to avoid joining that dubious list, the Gators came out swinging in Orlando in comfortable wins over East Tennessee State and Virginia to reach the Sweet 16. On this week's show, host Adam Schick reviews the action in Orlando, looks ahead to Wisconsin, and talks a little spring football with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter (1:43). Also, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Jordan Mincy sits down for a revealing discussion about his personal journey to Florida and the current state of the Gators (16:48). Please leave us a review if you like what you hear, and for more information head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

After a brief absence from the madness, Florida Basketball is returning to the NCAA Tournament as a 4-seed taking on 13-seed East Tennessee State in Orlando. In preparation for this final stage of the season, host Adam Schick sits down for an intriguing profile on jack-of-all-trades Canyon Barry (1:30). Also, get a deep dive into the NCAA Tournament along with some football tidbits gleaned during a roundtable with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter (20:10). If you like what you hear, please leave a review on the podcast app of your choice and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Believe it or not, tournament time has arrived for basketball and the madness is less than a week away. But before we get to the BIG dance, the SEC Tournament is underway in Nashville and the Gators are returning to Music City with something to prove. On today's show, host Adam Schick checks in with Senior Justin Leon as he reaches the twilight of his short tenure wearing the orange and blue (1:10) and finds out where the team stands entering this critical stetch with FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Chris Harry (18:18). Also, you'll get the latest on big changes for the women's basketball program from FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Scott Carter at the end of the show (26:41). Please be sure to leave us a review and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

With a satisfying Senior Day victory in the books for Gator Men's Basketball, host Adam Schick sits down with Guard Kasey Hill for a revealing conversation about his career, handling extreme expectations, and growing into a leader (1:15). Also, FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Chris Harry joins the podcast to discuss the Arkansas win and what he expects from the final week of the regular season (19:15). Please be sure to leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more info, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

On a special edition of the show, host Adam Schick catches up with Athletic Director Scott Stricklin on a wide range of topics including: the latest news on the Florida Football facility project (1:16), the status of the baseball and softball renovations (8:28), how the "Game Changer Initiative" will help them reach their fundraising goals (9:17), his experiences on an extensive Gator Boosters speaking tour (11:29), the positive reception for Exactech Arena (14:07), the remarkable success the Gators are enjoying in the spring season (15:30), the momentum building up around Gator Football (17:31), his day-to-day duties as AD (21:20), and his latest brushes with pop culture (22:30). Please be sure to leave us a review and for more information, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

In a jam-packed week of Gator sports, the biggest story unfortunately took place in a training room, where it was discovered that Junior John Egbunu had torn his ACL and was lost for the season. On today's show, host Adam Schick sits down with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter for a roundtable addressing the new reality for Mike White's team and the plethora of other events taking place around Gator Nation (1:19). Also, Adam takes a deep dive into the men's basketball program and gets some perspective on Egbunu's absence while getting to know Assistant Coach Darris Nichols (19:47). Please be sure to leave us a review and for more information on subscribing to the official podcast of the Gators, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

On last week's show we welcomed in the start of a new softball season with Tim Walton, and today we'll shift our focus to the larger diamond by hearing Jeff Cardozo chat with Gator Baseball Head Coach Kevin O'Sullivan about the 2017 season. Also, host Adam Schick presides over a roundtable discussion with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter about Gator Basketball, Football, and more. Please give us a review on the podcast app of your choice and to get additional information on the official podcast of the Gators, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

With the madness of signing day in the rear view mirror, men's basketball took center stage last week and they did not disappoint. Mike White's team lit up Kentucky on Saturday night and then followed it with a gritty road win at Georgia on Tuesday. On today's show, host Adam Schick discusses the success for hoops and the latest football hires with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Chris Harry and Scott Carter. Also, Florida Softball Head Coach Tim Walton sits down for an in-depth conversation as the Gators prepare for their season opener this weekend. Please leave us a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Just as soon as you slide football to the mental backburner, it comes back with a vengeance the first week of February with National Signing Day. On today's show, host Adam Schick reviews Jim McElwain's new class with FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Scott Carter and gets reaction to a massive week for men's basketball from Freshman Eric Hester and FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Chris Harry. Please remember to leave us a review on the podcast app of your choice and for more information on the show, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

During the long grind of a basketball season, there are ups and downs that you have to learn to manage. Following a difficult week that saw consecutive losses to South Carolina and Vanderbilt, the Gators rebounded by pouring in a program-record nineteen 3's in a 106-71 mauling of LSU in Baton Rouge. On this week's show, host Adam Schick discusses the roller coaster week with FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Chris Harry and gets up close with Junior Forward Devin Robinson. Please be sure to leave us a review on the podcast app of your choice and for more information on the official podcast of the Gators, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

With Mike White's team starting to generate heat around the water cooler, host Adam Schick sits down for an in-depth conversation with Assistant Coach Dusty May to find out his unique journey to Florida and about the inner workings of the 2nd year coaching staff. Also, FloridaGators.com Senior Writer Scott Carter helps round up a plethora of Orange and Blue tidbits on football, baseball and gymnastics. For more information on the official podcast of the Gators, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

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It's been less than a week, but 2017 has already been kind to the Gators thanks to a dominant performance in the Outback Bowl. Florida Football ended the season on a high note with a 30-3 win against Iowa, and now the attention turns to recruiting and spring ball. On today's show, host Adam Schick discusses the aftermath of the Outback Bowl and the start of SEC play for Men's Basketball with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry and checks in with Haley Lorenzen from the Women's Basketball team as they begin their conference slate as well. Please leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and for more information head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

Our Outback Bowl preview will get you locked in for Florida's battle with Iowa, as host Adam Schick sits down with Senior Defensive Lineman Joey Ivie, the Voice of the Gators' Mick Hubert, and FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. Please leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and for more information head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

This week's special edition is an early gift for Gator Nation, as host Adam Schick sits down for an in-depth interview with new Athletic Director Scott Stricklin. Find out everything from how Stricklin first got involved in college athletics to what he blares from his speakers on his way to the office in an all-encompassing conversation that is not to be missed! If you like what you hear, we encourage you to leave us a review on the podcast app of your choice and for more information head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

It's the one week of the athletic year with no events to speak of, as the basketball players who would be competing trade balls for books during final exams. But just because nothing is happening on the court doesn't mean there isn't plenty of news to cover. On today's show, host Adam Schick talks about the fascinating transformation of the O'Connell Center into Exactech Arena with Executive Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs Chip Howard and delves into football, basketball, and more in a roundtable chat with FloridaGators.com Senior Writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry. We encourage you to leave us a review on the podcast app of your choice and for more information on the only official podcast of the Gators, head to FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.