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Get ready to dive into the heart of South Carolina sports with Tailgate Talks, a podcast hosted by Gamecock legends Patrick DiMarco and Stephen Garcia. The former roommates bring their unique insider perspectives as they relive the best moments with the biggest names and get to know current players, all in one place. Pull up a chair and join DiMarco and Garcia as they reflect on their time in Columbia and share stories with fans. Get ready for laughs, behind-the-scenes insights, and the kind of unfiltered access you can only get from these two, plus special guests from USC past and present.

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Episode 68: Tyler Thigpen

2026/02/04

Dubbed an "honorary Gamecock" by our hosts, Palmetto State native Tyler Thigpen went from under-recruited high school wingback to starting NFL quarterback. The former Coastal Carolina Chanticleer reconnects with Pat and Stephen to share his story.

Episode 67: Weslye Saunders

2026/01/28

He's a big dude with a bigger personality who left a huge impact on his teammates. Weslye Saunders was highly recruited out of high school and made some massive plays for the Gamecocks, but similarly to his quarterback, his time in college was cut short. Three key members of the 2007 recruiting class get together to chop it up about the dorm-room days, reminisce about those incredibly talented Spurrier teams, and open up about a couple of painful early exits.

Episode 66: Branden Conrad

2026/01/21

A true Gamecock, Branden Conrad embodies what it means to "bleed Garnet & Black." A member of the USC basketball team from 2006-2009, Branden not only guarded the likes of Tre' Kelly and Devan Downey every day in practice, but also carved out a role in the lineup on his way to helping secure an SEC Eastern Division title.

Episode 65: Jasper Brinkley

2026/01/14

You DON'T want to meet this guy in the A-gap! Buckle the chin strap for our next guest: 7-year NFL veteran and former All-SEC linebacker Jasper Brinkley. The first-off-the-bus candidate, defensive captain, and locker room leader joins his former teammates this week on the tailgate.

Episode 64: Jimmy Legree

2026/01/07

A Palmetto State kid who made a name for himself in a talented defensive backfield, Jimmy Legree got his first major offer from South Carolina and never looked back. The U.S. Army Veteran takes us back through his successful career, how he fought through some difficult challenges in life, and what he's up to now.

Episode 63: Johnathan Joseph

2025/12/17

One of the O.G. members of the "new DBU," Johnathan Joseph helped set a standard for an incredible run of standout defensive backs from the University of South Carolina. The former first round NFL draft pick talks about his path to Columbia, shares some stories from pro ball, and dives into some x's and o's.

Episode 62: Damiere Byrd

2025/12/10

He's perhaps the fastest man to ever suit up for the Garnet & Black, and if you don't believe it, just ask any SEC defensive back from 2011-2014. Damiere Byrd was an absolute blur on a football field, but this week he's slowing down to talk about his playing days, his wild official visit, and his development into a 9-year NFL wide receiver.

Episode 61: Busta Anderson

2025/12/03

Right in the middle of a long line of underrated tight ends from South Carolina, Busta Anderson left his mark on the Gamecocks program. Overlapping with Garcia for one year (okay, half a year), the former teammates chat about the first night they met, the success of those Spurrier teams, and why USC is a sneaky pick for "Tight End U."

Episode 60: Nate Adkins

2025/11/26

He might've only been in Columbia for one season, but Nate Adkins left his mark in a big way. As every South Carolina fan knows, if you make plays in the Palmetto Bowl, you're etched in Gamecock history. Catch up with the 2022 "Clemson killer" and current Denver Bronco on this week's tailgate.

Episode 59: John Abraham

2025/11/19

One of the best to ever do it! He's a Hall of Famer, All-Pro, SEC Legend, and the list goes on. John Abraham will be remembered forever by the numbers he put up on the field, but that's only half the story. Get to know the man opposing quarterbacks feared for two decades, right here on the tailgate.

Episode 58: Chris Culliver

2025/11/11

5 star recruit. All-SEC defensive back. NFL draft pick. Chris Culliver came into every locker room with high expectations, and made sure to leave his mark on the game. Now he sits down with his former teammates to reminisce on the journey, both on and off the field.

Episode 57: Dakereon Joyner

2025/11/05

Jack of all trades. The ultimate teammate. A Gamecock through and through. Dakereon Joyner made the most of his six years in the Garnet & Black, and will be remembered in Columbia for years to come. DK sits down with Stephen and Pat to look back through it all.

Episode 56: G.A. Mangus

2025/10/29

Y'all wanted stories, right? We put Stephen Garcia and G.A. Mangus on a patio together and hit record. The former QB and his coach had plenty of memories to share, 15 years later.

Episode 55: A.J. McCarron

2025/10/22

It's Bama week, so of course we had to throw it back to 2010! What better way to relive the takedown of the Tide than hearing a new perspective of that memorable day in Columbia? A.J. McCarron is one of the most decorated college quarterbacks of all time, but before all the accolades, he was a part of the biggest win in Willy-B's history.

Episode 54: Alyssa Lang

2025/10/15

She might be the queen of the SEC Network now, but she's a Gamecock first and foremost! From USC's J-School to the sidelines of the biggest venues in sports, Alyssa Lang has become a star in the broadcasting world. Amidst the madness of her fall schedule, she found time to join the tailgate to discuss her wild journey to the big stage.

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jamescoffey 2025/02/19

Audio

Really enjoy listening to both of you chat it up. Guests have been awesome. But the audio quality is poor. If this podcast is going to take off and gr...

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LMWMUSC 2024/12/27

Excellent great memories

I love this so much. I hope Stephen and Pat expand it to include other greats like Sidney Rice , DK Joyner Bruce Ellington as they added so much to th...

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Beamer Believer 2024/12/25

Tailgate talks

They get the interviews nobody else can get. A great podcasting duo.

★★★★★

BrandonNC82 2024/12/23

The best!! Please keep this going!!

Eric Kimrey had a podcast a few years ago and I loved it. Pat and Stephen have basically brought that back and some. I can listen to anybody talk game...

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Gamcok11 2024/12/20

Genuine and fun

Tailgate Talks is awesome! The way their guests take you behind the curtain. What it was like playing football for the Gamecocks. What it meant to the...

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LCGerard 2024/12/19

Fantastic podcast

Fantastic podcast! Must listen for any gamecock fan!

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Marty26: 2024/12/18

Greatest podcast there is!!

Awesome show every week, great guest every week. Watch gamecock sports my whole life. Tried listening to podcasts before wind up on listening once or ...

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Springstr 2024/12/18

Love these behind the scene stories from our favorite Gamecock players.

Love these behind the scene stories from our favorite Gamecock players. Keep it up guys!

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Gcollins81 2024/12/11

Great show

Really great podcast that gives a unique perspective.

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Kessaris17 2024/12/11

Go Cocks! 🤙

A must listen podcast for any gamecock fan! As an alum from the University of South Carolina, I went to many games as a student and watched these two ...

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