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S2E50: The Spring NCAAs Are Upon Us!
May 4, 2026
21m 51s
S2E49: 3 Draft Picks and a Natty
Apr 27, 2026
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S2E48: Women's Tennis Brings Home a B1G Title
Apr 20, 2026
30m 10s
S2E47: First Games at the New Dedeaux
Apr 13, 2026
31m 55s
S2E46: A Top 15 Crosstown Showdown in Westwood
Apr 6, 2026
26m 10s
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| 5/4/26 | ![]() S2E50: The Spring NCAAs Are Upon Us!✨ | USC FootballNCAA Tournaments+5 | — | USC FootballNCAA+4 | — | USC FootballNCAA+5 | CrashLit Forever Merch | 21m 51s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() S2E49: 3 Draft Picks and a Natty | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode discussing which USC players got drafted to the NFL, and which ones signed after it. He then talks about women's water polo winning its eighth national titled USC's 139th overall. After that, he discusses women's golf winning the Big Ten Championship, and then discusses baseball bouncing back after their tough series last weekend. From there, he talks about men's volleyball and beach volleyball fared in their respective MPSF tournaments, and where they will be seeded in their NCAA tournaments. He then previews the upcoming meets for track and field and rowing, before talking about men's and women's tennis taking part in their Big Ten Tournaments. Finally, he ends the episode previewing men's golf taking on the Big Ten Championships this weekend. | 27m 20s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | ![]() S2E48: Women's Tennis Brings Home a B1G Title | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit does something a little different and opens the episode talking about women's tennis winning the Big Ten title and then previews their path to win the Big Ten Tournament. He next talks about players on football who could be drafted before discussing the latest additions to men's and women's basketball. After that, he highlights the tough week baseball had, before diving into what men's volleyball needs to do in the MPSF Tournament to make the NCAAs. From there, he breaks down beach volleyball's MPSF tournament bracket, and then discusses what's next for lacrosse after ending the season with a win but failing to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. He then talks about who women's water polo has to go through to win the national championship, and also talks about the highlights from track and field over the weekend. Afterwards, he talks about rowing at the Big Ten Invitational, and also what the Big Ten Tournament holds in store for men's tennis. He also mentions men's golf's win up in Santa Cruz and previews what's to come for women's golf in the Big Ten Championships. Finally, he talks about the latest news from women's volleyball and the addition of the Big Ten Tournament next fall, and the conclusion of soccer's spring season. | 30m 10s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | ![]() S2E47: First Games at the New Dedeaux | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode by discussing his experience at the Football Fan Appreciation Day, and then discusses who the latest men's basketball player is to enter the transfer portal. He next moves onto which incoming women's basketball players played in the Hoop Summit over the weekend, and baseball bouncing back against Iowa (and his experience being back at Dedeaux Field for games). After that, he talks about men's volleyball splitting with BYU and their pivotal final weekend of the regular season, before discussing the same with beach volleyball after their tournament in SLO. He next discusses lacrosse missing the Big Ten Tournament and what that could mean for the future of the program, and also why he thinks women's water polo could still win it all despite falling in the MPSF Tournament final. He then discusses who from track and field competed last weekend, and previews rowing's next meet. After that, he discusses the big weekends that both men's and women's tennis had, before diving into the next event of men's golf and women's golf getting yet another tournament win. Finally, he ends by discussing the latest in spring action for women's volleyball and soccer before taking questions. | 31m 55s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | ![]() S2E46: A Top 15 Crosstown Showdown in Westwood | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by talking about football's fan appreciation event this weekend, before diving into the players from men's and women's basketball who have entered the transfer portal. After that, he discusses baseball's tough weekend at UCLA, before diving into men's volleyball sweeping Stanford at home. After that, he discusses beach volleyball nearing the end of its season, and also lacrosse splitting on the road. Next, CrashLit discusses why he thinks women's water polo could win it all this year, and then discusses track and field. After that, CrashLit discusses rowing's latest outing in Tennessee, and then gets into men's tennis. Finally CrashLit ends with women's tennis's latest wins, and also highlights who soccer faces this weekend on their spring schedule. | 26m 10s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | ![]() S2E45: A Drive Down To Columbia | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by discussing football's fan appreciation event next week, before discussing his trip down to Columbia to see women's basketball face South Carolina in the 2nd round of March Madness. He then talks about baseball's recent games and upcoming schedule, before turning his attention to men's volleyball's results. He next turns to beach volleyball's latest results as the season gets closer to ending, After that, he discusses lacrosse's struggles, and why they need to find momentum before the end of the season. He next talks about how women's water polo controls their fate in terms of winning the MPSF regular season title and securing the #1 seed in the conference tournament. After that, he talks about men's swim and dive's finish in the NCAA's and track and field starting outdoor season at home. Next, he discusses rowing's latest results and gives the latest from men's and women's tennis. Finally, he talks about how men's and women's golf have been faring, and the exciting matchup women's volleyball has to open the 2026 season. | 30m 31s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | ![]() S2E44: Madness and Walk Offs | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by talking about the latest recruiting news from football and also gives his thoughts on Matt Leinart's refusal to let anyone wear his retired #11 jersey. He then talks about who men's basketball got to commit, and which coach is leaving the staff to take over Cal State Bakersfield. Next, CrashLit women's basketball advancing past Clemson in March Madness and previews their rematch against South Carolina (and also reveals he's driving down to Columbia tonight). CrashLit then talks about baseball staying hot and men's volleyball sweeping Jessup. After MVB, CrashLit discusses beach volleyball's last wins and who they play in Austin this weekend. Next up, he talks about lacrosse struggling on the road against two of the best teams in the country, and then discusses why he women's water polo has a case to be the #1 team in the country. He then talks about how women's swim and dive finished at NCAAs and previews the men's swim and dive that is happening this week. He previews track and field starting at home, and also rowing's next event. CrashLit also previews men's golf and highlights the massive accomplishments of women's golf. Finally, CrashLit gives updates on how men's and women's tennis are faring before discussing the spring calendars of women's volleyball and soccer. | 24m 30s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 | ![]() S2E43: Harry Ruiz on Broadcasting for USC & the Raiders | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_Harry Ruiz, the Spanish radio play-by-play voice for both USC Football and the Raiders, joins CrashLit to talk about his experiences calling games for the Trojans and Raiders, as well as his other responsibilities for Las Vegas, and why he is excited for the upcoming USC season. CrashLit and Harry also discuss his start in broadcasting as well as what it has been like for him to be a father (originally recorded 3/15/2026).Follow Harry on Instagram @harry_ruiz | 42m 19s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | ![]() S2E42: Baseball Makes History | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode talking about USC football's pro day, before discussing the end of men's basketball season and women's basketball making March Madness. He then talks about baseball making history and also seeing their streak come to an end, before discussing men's volleyball getting back in the win column. Next, he discusses beach volleyball's weekend in Florida and lacrosse opening Big Ten play. After that, CrashLit discusses women's water polo's performance on their road trip and also swim and dive in the home stretch of the season. After, he discusses track and field ending indoor season and transitioning to outdoor season. Finally, he ends the episode discussing the latest results from men's and women's tennis, and the recent results from men's and women's golf. | 28m 40s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | ![]() S2E41: 100 Episodes | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_In the 100th episode of Behind The Caution Tape, CrashLit thanks viewers for their support before discussing who football will open the season against in Week 0 and some thoughts on spring ball. He next dives into men's basketball finishing the season with 7 straight losses, and if he thinks women's basketball will dance after an early Big Ten Tournament exit. Next, he talks about baseball starting the season 15-0, before diving into men's volleyball returning to action last week. He then talks about beach volleyball staying hot, and then discusses lacrosse's wins at home and the start of Big Ten play. Next, CrashLit talks about women's water polo's 3 wins at the Convergence Tournament and also the final stretches for both swim and dive and track and field. CrashLit then discusses rowing's dual win over UCLA, before discussing the latest results from both men's and women's tennis and also previewing men's and women's golf returning to action. | 23m 45s | ||||||
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| 3/2/26 | ![]() S2E40: Sneaking Back Home For Hoops | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode by talking about Chad Baker-Mazara departing the men's basketball team and the fallout surrounding as the team dropped its fifth consecutive game over the weekend. He next talks about women's basketball losing its last three games to end the regular season and their path to winning the Big Ten Tournament this week in Indianapolis. Next, CrashLit discusses the USC football alums at the NFL Combine, and some interesting news at center. He then talks about baseball getting a sweep on the road at Cal Poly, before previewing men's volleyball against UCLA. Next, CrashLit highlights beach volleyball having a perfect weekend at home, and then talks about lacrosse's road win at ASU. He then moves to women's water polo picking up a dub, before highlighting the latest conference championship news from swim and dive and track and field. He briefly previews rowing's dual meet with UCLA, and then closes out with the latest from men's and women's tennis. | 24m 24s | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | ![]() S2E39: First Week in Virginia | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit starts by talking about all the football coaching hires being made official and also who threw out the first pitch at baseball on Friday. He then gets into men's basketball's rough week, and why the final four games are so important. Next, he discusses women's basketball's six=game winning streak coming to an end, and what the final two games mean for the team. He discusses baseball getting off to its best start since 2015, and then gets into how beach volleyball played in Hawaii. Next up, CrashLit discusses lacrosse splitting their games this week, and then discusses women's water polo in their first conference game of the season. After that, he talks about swim and dive in their Big Ten Championships, and then does the same with track and field. Finally, he discusses rowing's scrimmage and how both men's and women's tennis fared this past week before taking questions. | 24m 53s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() S2E38: Thrillers on the Hardwood | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode by discussing his move to Virginia before diving into the finalized coaching staff for USC football and when both the HOCO and Parents' Weekend will occur. He then discusses men's basketball's loss at Ohio State and their big games coming up this week. CrashLit then moves into women's basketball continuing to stay hot, and highlights their tough upcoming games. Next, CrashLit talks about baseball sweeping Pepperdine and being back at Dedeaux Field after playing off campus for two years. Next, CrashLit discusses men's volleyball splitting their series with UC Irvine and then previews beach volleyball's first slate of opponents to open the season. He then talks about lacrosse's homestand and first road trip, before breaking down the latest news from women's water polo. CrashLit then discusses the latest from track and field, and then talks about women's swim and dive getting ready for its Big Ten Championships. He highlights rowing's upcoming scrimmage and also breaks down men's tennis getting a win over Pepperdine. Finally, CrashLit previews the two schools women's tennis faces before congratulating women's golf on winning their latest tournament. | 30m 27s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | ![]() S2E37: MVB Dubs and the New Dedeaux Field | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit opens the episode discussing Beong-Soo Kim being named USC's 13th president. He then discusses Sam Darnold and the three other Trojans who won the Super Bowl yesterday, before discussing Eric Henderson leaving USC amid defensive coaching changes. Next, he discusses what men's basketball needs to work on, before discussing the hot streak women's basketball is on. He also talks about baseball getting to be back at Dedeaux Field this season, and the events he went to there over the weekend. CrashLit then turns his attention to men's volleyball's two wins this week and upcoming matches, and also mentions the highlights of beach volleyball's MPSF Media Day last week. Next, CrashLit discusses lacrosse winning their first game at Rawlinson Stadium, before highlighting wins from women's water polo and swim and dive. CrashLit also talks about track and field having another big weekend, before turning his attention to the wins by men's tennis, and then finishes by discussing women's golf's latest placement in their tournament. | 26m 52s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() S2E36: USC Beach VB at MPSF Media Day | CrashLit Forever Merch https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_CrashLit attends the MPSF Beach Volleyball Media Day in Costa Mesa on Monday to cover the USC Beach Volleyball team. After discussing the overlying themes from the day and the teams in attendance, CrashLit dives deeper into the Trojans. He highlights their press conference, and also speaks one-on-one with head coach Dain Blanton and student-athletes Ashley Pater and Kennedy Coakley. After each interview, CrashLit gives his thoughts and overall preseason assessment of the team heading into the 2026 season. (Originally recorded on 2/2/2026, press conference and interviews are all from 2/2/2026).Be sure to follow all three on Instagram: Dain Blanton @dainblanton, Ashley Pater @ashleypater86 & ashleypaterbeachvb, and Kennedy Coakley @kennedycoakley | 18m 34s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() S2E35: A Top 10 Upset | CrashLit Forever Merch: https://www.uscbookstore.com/search?keywords=crashlit&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnPDyDF6H6I9HJ4Bgbk8duO2LxgvcEj1vMgdhnQn8BewzMpQYvBi6a9KTdmg8_aem_H2PTobiCgruhSjx91AMxmgCrashLit starts by giving his thoughts on USC's football schedule and why they don't have a 12th opponent yet. He also talks about Gary Patterson's introductory press conference and the football coaches that may stay and leave on either side of the ball. He next recaps men's basketball's split this week, before diving into women's basketball getting two big wins, including an upset over Iowa. Next, CrashLit highlights men's volleyball's five set thriller over Ohio State and their matches coming up this week. He then talks about the alumni game coming up for baseball and the latest on Dedeaux Field. He also talks about beach volleyball having their media day in Costa Mesa (which he will be covering), and then discusses lacrosse's first game in Rawlinson stadium on Sunday. He talks about women's water polo playing down in La Jolla this weekend, before breaking down the highlight results from track and field. CrashLit then breaks down swim and dive's latest news, and then gets into the latest news from mens and women's tennis. Finally, CrashLit ends the episode talking about men's and women's golf. | 23m 31s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | ![]() S2E34: A Tough Night At Galen | CrashLit talks first about Gary Patterson being hired as the new defensive coordinator and other changes to the defensive staff. He also discusses the latest news on the CFP format and the Big Ten's schedule release tomorrow. He then talks about men's basketball splitting their games this week, and women's basketball struggling on the road. Next, CrashLit discusses the new associate head coach for women's volleyball and the latest results for men's volleyball. He then recaps women's water polo's big weekend, and also highlights how track and field performed in Lubbock. The next team CrashLit discusses is swim and dive having to face UCLA, before discussing how men's and women's tennis fared in their respective ITA Kickoffs. Finally, CrashLit discusses the latest results for both men's and women's golf. | 29m 40s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() S2E33: 4 Straight Days at Galen | CrashLit starts the episode talking about Husan Longstreet's decision to transfer to LSU, USC's discussions to hire Gary Patterson as the new defensive coordinator, and also the fact all five of last year's starting offensive linemen will return for USC football. He then breaks down USC's win against Maryland and loss against Purdue in men's basketball, and why the upcoming games are important. He next discusses women's basketball losing to Maryland and beating Purdue, and why having Kennedy Smith back was huge in the win versus the Boilermakers. Next, CrashLit breaks down men's volleyball's latest wins and upcoming match, before doing the same for women's water polo, who kicked off their season on Friday. CrashLit also discusses track and field's big weekend in Spokane, before noting the tough weekend swim and dive had. CrashLit then talks about men's tennis falling to USD, and women's tennis starting their season 3-0. Finally, CrashLit previews men's golf in El Niguel, and women's golf facing UCLA in La Quinta. | 23m 07s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() S2E32: MVB Starts Off With A Dub | CrashLit opens the episode talking about Husan Longstreet heading into the transfer portal and USC football's search for a new defensive coordinator. He then talks about the end of men's basketball's longest road trip all season, and also dives into the tough week for women's basketball. Next, he talks about men's volleyball's season-opening win, before previewing women's water polo. CrashLit also talks about swim and dive's successful weekend as well as men's tennis starting on Sunday. He moves into women's tennis before finishing talking about men's golf resuming. | 28m 15s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | ![]() S2E31: From San Antonio to Westwood | CrashLit starts by talking about the Alamo Bowl loss to TCU before discussing offseason news with regards to transfers the Trojans have picked up and what the defensive coordinator search will look like. He then moves onto men's basketball's loss to Michigan, and how the team can bounce back on the remainder of their road trip. He then talk about women's basketball splitting their two games on the road and how they can recover going forward. Finally, CrashLit previews the start of men's volleyball, swim and dive resuming, and also men's tennis playing their first dual matches of the season. | 15m 39s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() S2E30: India Otto: USC's Most Beloved "Walk-On" | India Otto joins CrashLit to talk about her journey to join the USC women's basketball program, as a walk-on, and how she actually earned a scholarship. CrashLit asks her how she embraced not playing much, but also what it was like to experience a coaching change and see the work head coach Lindsay Gottlieb put in during her first two years with the program. CrashLit also asks India about her fifth and final season with the program, when JuJu Watkins joined and the team made it to the Elite Eight and get to play in March Madness. Finally CrashLit asks her about what it was like to be a part of the staff last season and now what it is like to attend games as a fan. (Originally recorded 12/16/2025).You can follow India on Instagram @india_otto | 1h 02m 41s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() S2E29: No More Notre Dame (Like WTF?) | CrashLit opens the episode by ranting about his frustration over USC and Notre Dame failing to agree on a deal to continue their rivalry, and why he's more upset with the Trojans than the Fighting Irish. He then previews the Alamo Bowl and then moves into men's basketball's date with Michigan on the road. Next, he previews women's basketball's ranked matchups on the road this week and talks about which coach from women's volleyball will be departing the staff for a new opportunity. | 20m 44s | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | ![]() S2E28: Jeff Schneider on the Legal Side of College Sports | CrashLit is joined by USC Executive Director, Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law, and Adjunct Professor of Law Jeff Schneider to talk about some of the legal issues that have been making news in college athletics. CrashLit asks Jeff about a variety of these issues and what their implications are for the sport over the next five to ten years. Jeff discusses the House Settlement, player eligibility lawsuits, intervention from Congress, the moving of the college football season, private capital, a potential Super League, and what he thinks college football could like in the very near future. (Originally recorded 12/9/2025)Follow Jeff on Instagram @schneije | 53m 16s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ![]() S2E27: A Trip To The Bay | CrashLit starts the episode by talking about the polarizing resignings of USC football players and why Mark Bowman will be critical at tight end next year. He also talks about defensive D'Anton Lynn amid all the rumors of him going to Penn State. CrashLit then discusses men's basketball's wins this week and their addition of guard Kam Woods midseason to the roster, and why they played UCSC. He also talks about women's basketball's two wins, including his trip up to the Bay to watch them play Cal yesterday. Next, CrashLit talks about London Wijay of women's volleyball being an AVCA Honorable Mention, before recapping covering men's volleyball at MPSF Media Day in Costa Mesa. | 17m 33s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() S2E26: USC MVB Goes to MPSF Media Day | CrashLit heads into Costa Mesa to cover USC men's volleyball at the first ever MPSF Men's Volleyball Media at the Costa Mesa Marriott. CrashLit recaps the general themes that all ten teams present touched on (and asks USC alum Josh Friedman - now at Menlo - a question). He then dives in to what head coach Jeff Nygaard and senior outside hitter Dillon Klein spoke about, both during their press conference and in their one-on-one interviews with CrashLit. (Episode originally recorded on 12/15/2025, all interviews and press conferences from 12/15/2025)You can follow Coach Nygaard @jwnygaard and Dillon Klein @killondlein on Instagram. | 17m 37s | ||||||
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