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Ryan Karchie
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Ryan Karchie is a journalist who has served as the USC beat writer for the Los Angeles Times for seven years.
3 episodes featuring Ryan Karchie
House of Troy
USC’s celebrity dynasty collapses under pressure
The episode traces how USC’s pursuit of an unprecedented third straight title exposed the personal and institutional costs of its football empire.
Sep 29, 2026 · 48 min
House of Troy
Pete Carroll turns USC into a powerhouse—and loses control
The episode shows how USC’s championship culture was built through competition and collaboration, then strained by the same drive for control that helped produce it.
Sep 22, 2026 · 46 min
Pardon My Take
Quarterbacks fall as Chiefs, Raiders and Browns reshape Week 2
The episode treats a chaotic NFL weekend as an early test of quarterback health, coaching judgment and which surprising teams are real.
Sep 21, 2026 · 3h 23m