Gator Tales Podcast

Episode 47 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health takes a walk down memory lane as Lee Humphrey and Patric Young join the show with NCAA March Madness looming for the No. 1-seeded Gators. Kelley talks to the Gator Greats about their respective SEC Tournament Championships and NCAA runs from their time in Orange & Blue. The group also dives into this year's Florida team and what to expect as the NCAA Tournament gets underway. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. Fans can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube as well as on FloridaGators.com. For more information, visit the Gator Tales page.

This might be one of our best episodes yet! Host Sean Kelley sits down with two incredible Gators—PGA Tour pro Billy Horschel and Gators Men's Basketball center Micah Handlogten—for deep, personal, and inspiring conversations. Billy Horschel talks about his journey from Gator Great to an eight-time PGA Tour winner, his involvement in the TGL phenomenon, and what it means to be a lifelong Gator fan. He also opens up about his personal growth, what drives him in the game of golf, and the future of the sport. Micah Handlogten takes us through the harrowing moment of his March 2024 injury, the grueling 11-month recovery process, and his emotional return to the court. He shares what he’s learned about himself, his faith, and his team’s championship aspirations. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://t

In this episode of Gator Tales, host Sean Kelley, the Voice of the Gators, dives into Florida Gators baseball as they gear up for another thrilling season. With back-to-back College World Series appearances and a preseason Top 10 ranking, expectations are sky-high for head coach Kevin O’Sullivan and his squad. Inside This Episode: * Coach Kevin O’Sullivan joins the show for an exclusive, in-depth season preview. * The Gators' path back to Omaha—what it takes to sustain championship-level success. * Pitching rotation breakdown: Who’s stepping up as the new ace? * Key returning stars & top newcomers—who will be game-changers this season? * The impact of NIL & transfer portal in shaping the team’s roster. * A look at Florida’s tough 2025 schedule, including SEC powerhouse matchups. With Gators Softball also beginning their season and Gators Basketball battling through SEC play, it’s a huge time for Florida Athletics—and we’ve got you covered! Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever

This week on Gator Tales, host Sean Kelley brings you courtside and to the dugout with exclusive interviews you can’t miss. Men’s Basketball Breakdown: Assistant coaches Kevin Hovde (offense) and John Andrzejek (defense) share insights on their unique roles in Todd Golden’s staff. Dive into their strategies, competition, and collaboration as the Gators aim for SEC dominance. Softball Spotlight: Kyle Crooks catches up with Gators legend and UF Hall of Famer Francesca Enea. Now an assistant coach under Tim Walton, Francesca reflects on her Hall of Fame induction, her first year coaching, and the sky-high potential of the 2025 Gators Softball team, led by standout Jocelyn Erickson. Plus: Updates on Florida Gators spring sports, including preseason rankings for softball and baseball, and a record-breaking start for track and field’s Jenoah McKiver. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might ev

In this episode of the Gator Tales Podcast, host Sean Kelley, the Voice of the Gators, brings you an action-packed lineup: * Men's Basketball Spotlight: Sean sits down with Alijah Martin, Florida Gators’ standout guard, to discuss his journey, leadership, and the team’s second-best start in program history. Hear about the recent victory over top-ranked Tennessee and what’s ahead for Gators hoops. * Gators Football Recap: Scott Carter and Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com join the show to wrap up the 2024 football season. They discuss the thrilling bowl win, transfer portal highlights, and what rising star DJ Lagway means for the program moving forward. * Spring Sports on Deck: The episode closes with a look at Gators gymnastics kicking off their season, updates on women’s basketball, and previews of softball and baseball as they prepare for spring competition. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and commen

In this special basketball-centric episode of Gator Tales, Sean Kelley spotlights the incredible early-season success of the Gators men's and women's basketball teams. From Charlotte to Atlanta, hear from key players and unique behind-the-scenes stories: * Will Richard talks about his stellar performances close to home, his NBA aspirations, and how this year's team is shaping up for something special. * Alexia Gassett, a standout transfer for Gators women's basketball, shares her journey to Gainesville and how she’s stepping up offensively in her new role. * Sean also brings us a fun feature with Isaiah Brown and Bennett Anderson, who competed in a NASCAR pit crew challenge during the Jumpman Invitational festivities. Packed with insights and plenty of Gator pride, this episode is the perfect listen for basketball fans. As always, Go Gators! Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We migh

In this episode of Gator Tales, Sean Kelley highlights an action-packed moment in Gator Nation as fall sports transition into winter competition. The episode kicks off with an in-depth conversation with Selena Harris-Miranda, a 12-time All-American and the 2024 Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year, who recently joined the Gators Gymnastics from UCLA. Selena shares how a dream guided her transfer decision, her excitement about competing in the SEC, and the unique energy she brings to the team. Next, Kelley sits down with men’s basketball standout Alex Condon. The sophomore forward discusses his growth from freshman to sophomore year, the team’s historic 9-0 start, and how his international experience has shaped his game. The episode wraps with a nod to Mary Wise and the volleyball team as they compete in the NCAA Tournament for the 34th consecutive year, plus updates on final exams and the holiday season in Gainesville. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow

In this episode of Gator Tales, Sean Kelley covers an exciting time in Gator Nation with both football and basketball in full swing. The episode opens with a chat with Gators football legend Rex Grossman, back in Gainesville as Mr. Two Bits and Florida’s SEC legend. Rex shares his excitement about returning to the Swamp and what it means to him to represent Florida. In honor of Veterans Day, we’re also joined by Victor Lopez, a Marine Corps veteran and strength coach for Gators men’s basketball, who discusses his journey from the military to coaching and how he brings resilience and teamwork to the Gators. Lastly, Kyle Crooks catches up with women’s basketball star Ra Shaya Kyle, who opens up about her challenging comeback from injury and her goals for the season. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. twitter.com/GatorsPodcast facebook.

Episode 39 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, presented by UF Health, delivers a power-packed roundtable discussion as Florida athletics hits a pivotal moment in the season! Join Sean and an all-star panel of FloridaGators.com experts – Scott Carter, Chris Harry, and Kyle Crooks – as they dive deep into what promises to be an exciting stretch for Gator Nation. The crew breaks down Todd Golden's men's basketball team, fresh off their highest scoring season in program history and poised for even bigger things with Walter Clayton Jr. leading the charge. Kelly Rae Finley's women's squad gets the spotlight too, as they prepare to unleash an exciting freshman class featuring two McDonald's All-Americans. The conversation shifts to football, where Billy Napier's Gators, winners of three of their last four, gear up for what could be the toughest stretch in program history. Plus, the panel shares their takes on Rex Grossman's selection to the SEC Legends class and highlights their favorite Gator storylines of the fa

In Episode 38 of Gator Tales, we celebrate UF Homecoming with three exciting guests! First, we catch up with Gators Football standout Tyreak Sapp, who talks about his recent success on the field, his leadership role on defense, and even his love for the Red Power Ranger. Next, we head to the greens with Gators Golf star Ian Gilligan, fresh off a team win at Muirfield and preparing for his PGA Tour appearance at the Shriners Open. Finally, Gators Men's Basketball is gearing up for the season, and Kyle Crooks sits down with the new athletic trainer, John Michelini, to talk about his transition from the women’s team. Don’t miss this action-packed episode! Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. twitter.com/GatorsPodcast facebook.com/GatorsPodcast twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

In this episode of Gator Tales, host Sean Kelley chats with two standout Florida Gators athletes. First, volleyball star Elli McKissock shares her experiences as the Gators' libero, reflecting on her leadership role, her Gator journey, and the mix of emotions as she approaches the end of her college career. She also dives into her playing style and professional aspirations. Later, football center Jake Slaughter discusses anchoring the Gators' offensive line, growing up near Gainesville, and his off-field interests, including his studies in agriculture.

This unique episode of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley features two all-time Gators greats. Hall of Famer and football Ring of Honor member Emmitt Smith was back in Gainesville to serve as “Mr. Two-Bits” and enjoy Gators Football. He joined Jeff Cardozo and Tate Casey during the pregame show on the Gators Sports Network from Learfield. We share that discussion with Smith which featured a wide range of topics both past and present. Then, Kyle Crooks catches up with Gators Softball legend, Amanda Lorenz. Lorenz discusses her current pro softball career, the upcoming Olympics, and her storied time both as a player and a coach for the Florida Gators.

Episode 35 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, presented by UF Health, is all about transfers making an impact! Kelley kicks things off with Gators running back Montrell Johnson, fresh off a 71-yard touchdown run and a career milestone of 2,500 rushing yards. Johnson reflects on his journey from Louisiana to Florida and his role as a team leader this season. The senior, who also boasts over 2,000 all-purpose yards, shares how overcoming a knee surgery has only fueled his drive as the Gators prepare for their matchup against Samford. Next, Gators soccer star Lauren Donovan joins the show. A three-sport athlete from Loveland High School, Donovan transferred from Minnesota and has been a key player in Florida’s unbeaten start. The senior midfielder opens up about adjusting to life in Gainesville and how her bond with her teammates has propelled their success on the pitch. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and

The new athletic year begins with Episode 34 of the Gator Tales Podcast with Sean Kelley. In this episode, Kelley sits down with Gators quarterback Graham Mertz and Gators linebacker Shemar James for a combo interview. The three discuss the upcoming season and go into detail about the Gators offense and defense from each of the team leaders' perspective. Both players are fresh off standout 2023 campaigns as the Gators look to take a step forward in year three under head coach Billy Napier. Returning to UF for a second campaign and to CFB for a sixth season, Mertz set a new program record with an SEC-leading 72.9% completion percentage one year ago (third nationally). He also ranked sixth in the FBS and second in the SEC behind Jayden Daniels in TD-INT ratio (6.7), owning 20 touchdowns and three interceptions. He enters the 2024 campaign on the watch list for the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award and Davie O,Brien Award. In just eight games played, James ranked second on the Gators with 55 tackles and 5.5

Episode 33 times up with graduation weekend and another busy home weekend for the Gators in Gainesville. Florida junior outfielder Ty Evans goes deep with Sean Kelley with topics both on and off the diamond. He also gives insight on the Gators' preparations for the stretch run of the season.    Head Coach Roland Thornqvuist and Florida women's tennis team host rounds one and two in the NCAA Tournament. Kelley visits with Thornqvuist to get a review of the regular season and get a preview of the new challenge ahead. And UF student, Kenna McGinnis, reports on recent Gators results in "Kenna On Campus." Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

On Episode 32, Sean Kelley chats with Gators Gymnastics Head Coach Jenny Rowland to reflect on the 2034-24 season which ended at the NCAA Championship in Ft. Worth, TX. In Denver, Sean caught up with former Gators Basketball center and current Los Angeles Laker, Colin Castleton. Gators AD Scott Stricklin is back for another “Ask The AD.” This week’s question for Stricklin is about the Gators football off-season changes. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

On this episode, Sean Kelley sits down with head football coach Billy Napier as the Gators wrap up spring practices and the annual Orange and Blue Game.    At the Scholarship Endowment Dinner, Kelley gets a chance to discuss all the success of Florida Swimming and Diving with captains Emma Weyant and Jake Mitchell. "Kenna On Campus" with UF student Kenna McGinnis reports on the latest Gators results and Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin answers questions about NIL in "Ask the AD." Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

It's episode 30 and we're bringing you a preview of the Orange and Blue Weekend - and beyond. This episode features a lineup of guests poised to make an impact for the Gators. We start with Chimere Dike, the talented wide receiver stepping onto The Swamp for the first time in the Orange and Blue Spring Football Game after transferring from Wisconsin and reuniting with teammate Graham Mertz. Next, Sean chats with Mike Holloway, the distinguished coach of Florida's track and field team, as they prepare to host the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational. This event is a key highlight of the Orange and Blue Weekend. More: https://bit.ly/3Ugsyrz Additionally, UF student Kenna McGinnis offers a recap of the past week's Gators action in “Kenna On Campus,” and Gators AD Scott Stricklin responds to questions about the new SEC Football television package in “Ask The AD.” Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/Gat

In Episode 29, Sean Kelley starts on the practice field and visits with Gators defensive lineman Kelby Collins. Collins is set to be a big part of the Florida defense, and he discusses the changes being made this Spring and shares about his upbringing in Alabama.    Then, from the diamond, it's a visit with former Gators baseball catcher, now broadcaster, BT Riopelle. Athletic Director Scott Stricklin stops by to preview Orange and Blue Weekend.  And UF student Kenna McGinnis reviews the latest Gator results in "Kenna On Campus." Be sure to follow us on social and send us your questions and comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

Episode 28 features a Gator legend and perhaps one in the making. Sean Kelley visits with College Football Hall of Famer, Carlos Alvarez.  "The Cuban Comet" still holds the Gators all-time record for receiving yards and is the subject of a re-launched documentary about his career at Florida, his successful professional life in Law, and his on-going role as an activist.    Kelley then heads to the softball diamond to meet freshman pitcher Keegan Rothrock. Rothrock is off to a fast start and is a part of Gator Softball's explosive start to the 2024 season. Florida student Kenna McGinnis also appears with her "Kenna On Campus" report. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive