The Lead Block

Episode 54 – NCAA opening the floodgates & Chris Lyles

Thu, 07 May 2020 14:40:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block Tyler and Matthew dig into the NCAA opening up the rule book for the 2021-2022 season. Then they're joined by special guests Chris Lyles and they break down Kevin Durant's possible return and episodes 5 & 6 of ESPN's The Last Dance.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 53 – Drafting and Dancing

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Today on The Lead Block Tyler and Matthew break down some of the biggest picks in the 2020 NFL draft and tell you where certain Gamecock players landed. The guys also discuss the first four episodes of The Last Dance and what they look forward to seeing in future episodes.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 52 – Cedrick Malone Part II

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of The Lead Block Matthew & Tyler get an update from former Gamecock football player Cedrick Malone about his spring football league performance. The guys also talk with Cedrick about seeing Steve Spurrier get mad and discuss some possible future Gamecock stars.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 51 – Football Rewind

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0000

On this episode of The Lead Block Matthew and Tyler talk about the NCAA extending eligibility for its spring athlete, ESPN releasing the Michael Jordan documentary series earlier than planned and intramural e-sports. The guys then break down their three must watch college football games of their lifetimes.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 50 – Quarantined

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the 50th episode of The Lead Block! Today hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson discuss recent moves in the NFL and being thankful that there is still some sports news happening. The guys also give you six documentaries that you should be watching while you're quarantined.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 49 – Urban Meyer – Boogeyman

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:36:08 -0000

Today on The Lead Block, Tyler and Matthew talk corona. Sports are cancelled, and its tough times in the studio. The boys catch you up on some interesting Big 10 storylines and give you some good ol' fashioned hatred of the team in the Upstate.

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 48 – Spring Break in Cola

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Today on The Lead Block Matthew and Tyler give you a full Spring round-up on Gamecock sports. The guys also dig into Michael Irvin II transferring from the U, a controversy in Ann Arbor, another potential NCAA rule change, a potential new contract for Dak Prescott and much more.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 47 – Lavar is Back

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Today on The Lead Block Matthew and Tyler take a look at the new NFL CBA, talk a little Zion and Lonzo. Lavar Ball returns to the world. The guys also talk Gamecock basketball and ridiculous baseball scores.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 46 – Registered Weapons

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of The Lead Block Tyler and Matthew get into the Carolina Clemson baseball series over the weekend, more on the first week of spring ball for gamecock football, Carolina mens basketball falls to Alabama in a must win game, and much much more.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 45 – Spring Ball and Home Runs

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode of The Lead Block Tyler and Matthew get into some strength and conditioning coach talk again. The guys also discuss the start of spring football practice, Tim Tebow dominating the world, Gamecocks staying on the bubble and Zion v. Lebron.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 44 – Mediocrity Woes

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson discuss the heavy weight battle between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, new NFL combine drills, Bryan Edwards injury status, Gamecock basketball and much much more.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 43 – Spring Ball Convos

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Today on The Lead Block Tyler and Matthew sit down with a couple of guests to talk basketball and baseball.(5:02-29:46)First up is Chris Lyles who the guys talk with about Kyrie becoming the new VP of the NBA Players Union, this years shining rookies and more.(29:48-1:01:58)Then Tyler chats with yankee fan Sean Corriston about the fallout of the Astros cheating scandal, and the Red Sox trading Mookie Betts and the A.L. East 2020 outlook.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 42 – On The Bubble

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson recap the Gamecock mens basketball win against Tennessee on Saturday night. They also dive into the NCAA allegations against former mens basketball assistant Lamont Evans from the 2017 season. Bryan McClendon won’t be going to the NFL and will remain on the Gamecocks football staff. SC baseball gets the sweep over Holy Cross and much much more.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 41 – The Gamecock Experience

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Today on The Lead Block, the guys sit down and talk to former Gamecock Cedrick Malone about all things Steve Spurrier, being a Gamecock during a coaching change and getting advice from Antonio Brown. Tyler and Matthew also break down South Carolina's big win over UGA and welcome in baseball season.

Music: "Actionable" BenSound

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 40 – Coaching Staff Shakeups

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson talk about Jordan Burch finally signing. They also dive into the coaching changes for the Gamecocks, talk UNC Duke basketball, South Carolina mens and women's basketball, XFL starting and much more.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 39 – Recruitment, Dreams, and Nightmares

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson discuss the latest news revolving around Jordan Burch and the new recruiting class for the Gamecocks. They also welcome on Ben Franks to debate whether or not Texas is back and talk the latest news around The Big 12.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 38 – Double Cheeseburger

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson recap The Chiefs victory over The Niners in Super Bowl 54. Will Deion Sanders land a coaching job somewhere next year? Ravens legend Ed Reed joins the University of Miami football staff. Will Jordan Burch stick to his verbal commitment and sign with the gamecocks Wednesday? Chase Brice transfers to Duke from Clemson and Mike Leech gets his QB.

Edit and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Music: Bensound "Actionable"

Episode 37 – Super Bowl 54 Preview

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of the Lead Block Tyler and Matthew welcome Tis Stewart of Gem Droppers Sports to preview Super Bowl 54. They talk about everything from running backs who shouldn't be here to "pornstar Jimmy". The guys also talk through the Super Bowl prop bets and tell you who they think will win.

Gem Dropper Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCryF6wQGbDyEKyJYn_HTXjQ

Edited and Produced by _Brendan Lewis

Episode 36 – "Mamba Out"

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On Todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson mourn the loss of sports icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter GiGi. They also react to Baylor hiring Dave Aranda as their new head football coach, former Florida quarterback Felipe Franks announcing his transfer to Arkansas, and Chase Brice’s future after announcing he intends to transfer from Clemson university.

Edited and Produced By Brendan Lewis

Episode 35 – Basketbrawl

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On the newest episode of The Lead Block Hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson discuss Shilo Sanders and his walk-on tryout with the Gamecocks Baseball team, the massive brawl that broke out during the Kansas Kansas State basketball game, Gamecocks in the senior bowl, Antonio Brown arrest warrant, Bronny James getting trash thrown at him, and Much Much more.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 34 – Chiefs, Niners, Notorious

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson discuss an exciting weekend of sports over the past weekend. Chiefs Niners Super Bowl matchup has been set. Darrelle Revis calling out Richard Sherman on twitter. Paul Jackson introduced as new strength and conditioning coach for the Gamecocks. McGregor with a huge win over Cowboy and much much more.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 33 – Buzzer Beater

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson react to Carolina’s huge home win against #10 Kentucky. They also discuss OBJ’s antics at The National Championship game. Some kyrie talk as well as previewing this weekend's NFL games.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 32 – STTDB

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0000

On todays special release of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson discuss an exciting end to the 2019-2020 College Football season with LSU's big win over Clemson in the National Championship. LSU had a historic season and the guys dive into the key takeaways from the big game. Should this LSU team be considered as the best college football team ever?

Edited and Produced By Brendan Lewis

Episode 31 – Athens is on fire

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0000

On this episode of The Lead Block, hosts Matthew Anderson and Tyler Walters discuss Georgia being involved in one of the craziest stories to come out of college football in a while, preview the CFB Playoff Championship game, preview the NFL Divisional playoff round and talk about the never-ending coaching carousel.

Episode 30 – What's going on in Starkvegas?

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block hosts Matthew Anderson and Tyler Walters discuss the firing of Joe Moorhead and the head coaching search at Mississippi State, Dallas being the premier coaching job in all of football, Matt Rhule meeting with NFL teams and the NFL playoff picture.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 29 – O-H-I-NO

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:41:06 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block hosts Matthew Anderson and Tyler Walters give you a full rundown of both of the college football playoff semifinals from the weekend and tell you what to look out for this week. They also discuss an interesting addition to the South Carolina quarterback room.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 28 – Burch Bomb

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block hosts Matthew Anderson and Tyler Walters talk about the shock of 5 star defensive end Jordan Burch committing to South Carolina. The guys also get into their previews and predictions for the College Football Playoff, bowl games happening this week and South Carolina basketball taking down powerhouse Virginia.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 27 – Trophies and Contracts

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson react to the new Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. They also dive into new coaching contracts and discuss news revolving around the MLB. RIP James "Radio" Kennedy.

    *And Much More*

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 26 – Burreaux's: Heisman Lock

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson highlight new coaching changes and discuss other news surrounding college football. The guys also get you ready for an exciting Army Navy game this weekend.

Mike Bobo hired as Gamecocks OC
Heisman conversation
Historic Army Navy Matchup
Other notable coaching hires
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Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 25 – The Lane Train

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their reactions to an exciting weekend of championship college football. Also giving you their thoughts on the final College Football Playoff rankings.

CFP Rankings
PAC 12 Championship
SEC Championship
BIG 12 Championship
New Year 6 Bowl games
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Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 24 – Championship Weekend

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson get you ready for Championship weekend in college football.

Ryan Hilinski injury
SEC Championship
PAC 12 Championship
BIG 12 Championship
ACC Championship
BIG 10 Championship
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Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 23 – Piss Poor Performance

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson react to the Palmetto Bowl and a disappointing last performance from The Gamecocks losing 38-3 to The Tigers in Williams Brice Stadium.

Coaching changes for South Carolina
Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe
Ohio State @ Michigan
The Iron Bowl
The Egg Bowl
Surprising coaching changes after rivalry weekend
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Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 22 – RIVALRY WEEK SPECIAL

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On this special episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters & Matthew Anderson bring you everything you need to know about the rivalry games happening across college football this week. The guys give you a history lesson on everything from eggs to bacon.

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 21 – Ryan Day Wins The Day

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their thoughts on an exiting weekend of college football.

Big Ten Games
Pac 12 Games
SEC Games
Upcoming College Football Rivalry Special

And Much More

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 20 – Dumpster Fire

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their thoughts on the University of South Carolina President Robert Caslen and his comments regarding head coach Will Muschamp.

- South Carolina and Clemson on bye 
- Texas A&M @ Georgia 
- Other games around the SEC
- CFP Rankings
- Penn State @ Ohio State
- Picks of the week

    *And Much More*

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 19 – Dysfunction

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:32:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block, hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their thoughts on the Gamecocks' loss to the Texas A&M Aggies.

South Carolina @ Texas A&M
Georgia @ Auburn
SEC Scores
Matchups outside the SEC
Kaepernick Workout

And much more!

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 18 – The Cocks are Done

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their thoughts on The Gamecocks heading to College Station to play the Aggies under the lights.

CFP rankings
South Carolina @ Texas A&M
Games around the SEC
Notable matchups
Picks up the week

And Much More

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 17 – Burrow Buries Bama

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their reactions to The Gamecocks loss on senior night.

App State @ South Carolina
Chad Morris fired
Penn State @ Minnesota
LSU @ Bama
AP Poll
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Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 16 – Big Game Weekend

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson preview The Gamecocks senior day matchup with a 7-1 Appalachian State team.

CFB poll reactions
APP State @ South Carolina
LSU @ Alabama
Florida State debacle
Picks of the week
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Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 15 – Gamecocks Handle Vandy

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their reaction to The Gamecocks win against Vandy on homecoming weekend.

JD Martinez won’t opt out of deal
Vandy @ South Carolina
Chris Silva talk
Georgia Vs. Florida
Willie Taggart fired
Nebraska @ Purdue

And Much More

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 14 – Don't Throw 50 Times

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Episode 13 – Struggles

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson give you their reactions from the Gamecocks loss to Tennessee.

Boston College @ Clemson
Wisconsin @ Ohio State
Auburn @ LSU
Oklahoma @ Kansas State
Notre Dame @ Michigan
AP poll reactions
World Series talk

And Much More

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 12 – Rocky Top, Refs and Ravens

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson preview The Gamecocks matchup with Tennessee this weekend. Guest Ian Pszenny comes on the show to talk NFL football(52:00-1:09.45).

NCAA Violation
SEC officiating
Boston College @ Clemson
Auburn @ LSU
Picks of the week
NFL with Ian

And Much More

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 11 – Disappointment

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson react to the Gamecocks loss to the Florida Gators over the weekend and also dive into the race for the college football playoff.

Florida @ South Carolina
SEC Officiating
Remaining schedule for South Carolina
Clemson @ Louisville
World Series preview
NFL talk

And Much More

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 10 – Another Top Ten Test

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

On todays episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson preview the gamecocks matchup with Florida after a huge win in Athens.

USC Press Conference
Clemson @ Louisville
Kentucky @ UGA
Michigan @ Penn State
Picks of the Week

And Much More

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 9 – Wide Left

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson recap the South Carolina Georgia game in great length.

River Shootout
LSU Florida
Jets beat the Cowboys

MUCH MORE

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 8 – Hedges, Gunslingers, and Tomahawks

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:30:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson preview and exciting weekend ahead in college football.

Gamecocks @ Georgia
Florida @ LSU
The Red River Shootout
The Braves get smacked
And Much More

Edited and Produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 7 – Bo (P)ix

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

On today's episode of The Lead Block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson recap the first college football weekend in October.

Auburn Vs. Florida
Scores around the SEC
Troubles in Tennessee
AP poll
BIG 10 discussion
Red River Showdown
Picks of the week recap
Playoff baseball

MUCH MORE

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 6 – Welcome to October

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0000

On Today's episode of the Lead block Hosts Tyler walters and Matthew Anderson discuss the first week of college football in October. Games are starting to heat up.

-Gamecocks and Clemson on a bye -Baseball talk -Picks of the week -NFL injury talk And much more

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 5 – Carolina Dominates Under the Lights

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson dig in to the past weekend of college football and discuss this weekends NFL games. -Gamecocks beat kentucky -Clemson survives UNC -Tide continues to roll MUCH MORE

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 4 – Another Must Win

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Today on The lead block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson get you ready for the week ahead in college football. -Gamecocks must win Vs Kentucky -News around the SEC -PSA for Notre Dame fans -Antonio Brown stays in the news cycle

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 3 – Controversy in Columbia

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Today on The lead block hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson discuss the controversy involving the The gamecock football team, its fans, and the State Newspaper. They highlight the top college games of the weekend while also dipping into this weekends NFL games.

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 2 – Georgia by a Billion

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

On episode 2 of The Lead Block Hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson get you ready for the week ahead in college football. -Gamecocks vs Mizzou -Urban Myer Talk -Utes at So. Cal. -Irish vs Dawgs -Picks of the week

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis

Episode 1 – Tide comes to Cola: Reactions around this week in football

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:30:58 -0000

On the first episode of "The Lead Block," hosts Tyler Walters and Matthew Anderson are proud to introduce Garnet Media Group's new sports podcast.

They discuss all things sports — more specifically, college football and the big game this past weekend between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Alabama Crimson Tide. They will give you reactions from the fans after the loss to Alabama, what's next for the Gamecocks moving forward in the 2019 season, upcoming NFL games, and drama surrounding Antonio Brown and his new team.

Edited and produced by Brendan Lewis