Tailgate Talks with DiMarco and Garcia

About Tailgate Talks with DiMarco and Garcia

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.

Publisher

Sport & Story

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Aug 2024

Latest episode

18 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Episode 70: Robert Beary

   Just three Florida boys who took I-95 North to chase their dreams and wound up living through some of the glory days of Gamecock athletics. Robert Beary found himself right in the middle of countless key moments during Carolina's run to back-to-back national titles. Now the former high school rival of our own Pat DiMarco sits down to talk about how it all came to be.

2. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Episode 69: Bailey Hart

   From record-setting high school quarterback to walk-on at Carolina to... Russell Wilson's personal assistant?? What a ride for former Gamecock Bailey Hart. He'll be the first to admit his jersey probably won't be retired, but his teammates certainly won't forget the impact he made on the team.

3. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Episode 68: Tyler Thigpen

   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.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

87 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

63 ratings

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Guest appearances

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