Gator Tales with Sean Kelley
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This is Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, the official podcast of the Florida Gators, presented by UF Health. Hear exclusive interviews with players and coaches you won't get anywhere else along with the stories that have shaped the Gator Nation. New episodes are available every other Thursday! #GoGators
Episodes
- Gator Tales #59: March Madness Preview
his week on Gator Tales, Presented by UF Health, Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley hosts a Men's NCAA Tournament roundtable discussion with current radio analysts and former Gators guards Lee Humphrey and Brian Hogan. Fresh off an SEC Champi…
- Gator Tales #59: March Madness Preview
his week on Gator Tales, Presented by UF Health, Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley hosts a Men's NCAA Tournament roundtable discussion with current radio analysts and former Gators guards Lee Humphrey and Brian Hogan. Fresh off an SEC Champi…
- Gator Tales #58: Aidan King and Ava Brown
This week on Gator Tales, Presented by UF Health, Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley sits down with a pair of Florida stars on the diamond in Aidan King and Ava Brown as the spring sports schedule hits full force. Kelley catches up with King…
- Gator Tales #57: Buster Faulkner
This week on Gator Tales, Presented by UF Health, Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley provides the first exclusive interview with new UF Football Offensive Coordinator Buster Faulkner. Hired by Head Football Coach Jon Sumrall on Dec. 11, Faulk…
- Gator Tales #56: Kayla DiCello
This week on Gator Tales, Presented by UF Health, Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley sits down with junior All-American Kayla DiCello as she prepares for a long-awaited return to competition in Orange and Blue. The 2023 Southeastern Conferenc…
- Gator Tales #55: Jon Sumrall & Nick Zimmerman
Episode 55 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health brings a pair of newly-minted UF head coaches into the conversation in football's Jon Sumrall and soccer's Nick Zimmerman. The episode opens with a fireside chat featuring…
- Gator Tales #54: Urban Meyer and Kelly Rae Finley
Episode 54 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health is headlined by interviews with former Gators national champion football coach Urban Meyer and current Florida head women's basketball coach Kelly Rae Finley. The podcast b…
- Gator Tales with Sean Kelley: Men's Hoops Preview with Todd Golden
Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health hits the hardwood this week as Episode 53 features head men's basketball coach Todd Golden ahead of Florida's Nov. 3 season opener vs. Arizona. With the 2026 campaign set to tip off in L…
- Gator Tales #52: The Gatorade Story with Dr. Chip Hinton & Dr. Christian Jobin
Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health is back in action this week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Gatorade. Episode 52 of Gator Tales dives into the story of Gatorade via a pair of special guests in Dr. Chip Hinton and…
- Gator Tales #51: George Gumbs Jr. & Samantha Bohon
Episode 51 of Gator Tales touches base with the football and women's soccer programs as they hit the thick of their regular-season schedules. Kelley connects with Gators edge rusher George Gumbs Jr., who enters Week 4 as the team leader in…
- Gator Tales #50: J. Michael Sturdivant, Alex Condon
Episode 50 of Gator Tales features a conversation with UF Men's Basketball National Champion Alex Condon, as well as Gators Football transfer wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant. With the 2025 football season opener just around the corner…
- Gator Tales #49: J.C. Deacon, Jocelyn Erickson
Episode 49 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health touches base with the UF men's golf and softball programs as they enter the thick of the postseason. Fresh off another SEC Championship, Kelley sits down with head men's go…
- Gator Tales #48: Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard
Episode 48 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health will get Gator Nation's blood pumping heading into the Final Four. Kelley visits with Gators men's basketball seniors Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard in…
- Gator Tales #47: Lee Humphrey, Patric Young
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 a…
- Gator Tales #46: Billy Horschel, Micah Handlogten
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 Horsch…
- Gator Tales #45: Coach Kevin O'Sullivan
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,…
- Gator Tales #44: Kevin Hovde, John Andrzejek, Francesca Enea
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…
- Gator Tales #43: Alijah Martin, Scott Carter, Chris Harry
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 jour…
- Gator Tales #42: Will Richard, Alexia Gassett, Bennett Anderson, Isaiah Brown
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-…
- Gator Tales #41: Selena Harris-Miranda & Alex Condon
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…
- Gator Tales #40: Rex Grossman, Victor Lopez, Ra Shaya Kyle
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 Bit…
- Gator Tales #39: Roundtable with Scott Carter, Chris Harry, Kyle Crooks
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 – Scot…
- Gator Tales #38: Tyreak Sapp, Ian Gilligan, Jon Michelini
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 hi…
- Gator Tales #37: Elli McKissock & Jake Slaughter
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…
- Gator Tales #36: Emmitt Smith, Amanda Lorenz
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 J…
- Gator Tales #35: Montrell Johnson, Lauren Donovan
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 2,5…
- Gator Tales #34: Graham Mertz, Shemar James, Daviana Vaka
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 th…
- Gator Tales #33: Ty Evans & Roland Thornqvuist
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 Ga…
- Gator Tales #32: Jenny Rowland, Colin Castleton, Scott Stricklin
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 cur…
- Gator Tales #31: Billy Napier, Emma Weyant & Jake Mitchell
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 o…
- Gator Tales #30: Chimere Dike, Mike Holloway, Scott Stricklin
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…
- Gator Tales #29: Kelby Collins, BT Riopelle, Scott Stricklin
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 hi…
- Gator Tales #28: Carlos Alvarez & Keegan Rothrock
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…
- Gator Tales #27: Tyrese Samuel & Kevin Harlan
Episode 27 is a special March Madness edition from Indianapolis. The Gators return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021. Sean Kelley talks with the Gators starting power forward Tyrese Samuel about the Gators going dancing,…
- Gator Tales #26: Walter Clayton, Jr., Taurean Green
Get ready to dive into the fervor of March Madness as the Gator Tales Podcast brings you an exclusive episode straight from the SEC Tournament, featuring none other than the stars of Gators Men's Basketball. Host Sean Kelley leads a captiv…
- Gator Tales #25: Graham Mertz, Colby Shelton, Scott Stricklin
Episode 25 of the Gator Tales Podcast with Sean Kelley features Florida quarterback Graham Mertz and Gators baseball shortstop Colby Shelton. Mertz discusses his decision to stay at Florida for a second season, the start of Spring football…
- Gator Tales #24: Leanne Wong, Nolan Crist, Scott Stricklin
Episode 24 visits with 15-time All-American Leanne Wong after her performance last Friday in No. 5 Florida’s upset of No. 2 LSU in front of another sellout Exactech Arena crowd. In that meet, Wong set the nation’s 2024 all-around high of 3…
- Gator Tales #23: Ron Roberts, Lynda Tealer, Scott Stricklin
Episode 23 introduces new football Executive Head Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator Ron Roberts. Deputy Athletic Director Lynda Tealer previews the 10th Annual “Stay in the Game” event, an initiative that began in 2014 to promote female s…
- Gator Tales #22: Ron Coleman, Jac Caglanone, Scott Stricklin
In celebration of Black History Month, Episode 22 holds a special conversation with the groundbreaking Ron Coleman. Known for being the first Gators African-American scholarship athlete, Coleman is an All-American, six-time SEC champion, a…
- Gator Tales #21: Billy Napier, Dudley Hart, Scott Stricklin
In Episode 21, Sean goes one-on-one with Florida Football Head Coach Billy Napier. The wide-ranging conversation features Napier speaking to various staff and system changes in the program. Napier also discusses play calling responsibiliti…
- Gator Tales #20: Korbe Otis, Phil Pharr, Scott Stricklin
Episode 20 follows Sean on his return from Lexington, unravelling the transformative coup for men's basketball. Shifting the spotlight to softball, we hear from versatile outfielder Korbe Otis. Otis maps out her journey from Columbine High…
- Gator Tales #19: Leilani Correa, Will Richard, & Scott Stricklin
Episode 19 of Gator Tales kicks off with a chat with Leilani Correa, the current hotshot of the Gators Women’s Basketball Team. Correa opens up about her role as a seasoned leader of the team, her stellar recent performances, and her ambit…
- Gator Tales #18: Craig Fitzgerald & Lee Humphrey
In this week's episode, Sean Kelley has an exclusive conversation with the newly appointed Director of Football Performance, Craig Fitzgerald. After 25 years of decorated service in both the NFL and College Football, Fitzgerald brings his…
- Gator Tales #17: ESPN's Jay Bilas and Zyon Pullin
Here's our first installment of 2024 and this episode features Jay Bilas along with Zyon Pullin. Bilas is the lead analyst for ESPN's coverage of men's college basketball. He offers insight on the season so far, perspective on the changing…
- Gator Tales #16: Chris Harry, Scott Carter, Jenny Rowland & Randy Mickens
Sean closes the fall semester with a roundtable discussion featuring Scott Carter and Chris Harry from FloridaGators.com. The top stories of fall 2023 are highlighted in the three-way conversation. Gymnastics opens the 2024 season in a jus…
- Gator Tales #15: Max Starks, Tim Walton & "Kenna on Campus"
Episode 15 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley features Max Starks and Tim Walton. Sean interviews Max Starks as he reminisces about his career as a Gator and a Steeler and shares a good Steve Spurrier story, too. Coach Tim Walton is preparing…
- Gator Tales #14: Kevin O’Sullivan, Shane Matthews
Sean's guests in Episode 14 are Florida baseball head coach Kevin O'Sullivan and UF Hall of Famer Shane Matthews. O'Sullivan shares his thoughts on his team's fall workouts and the upcoming 2024 Gators baseball team. Matthews discusses his…
- Gator Tales #13: Daniel Cross, Aliyah Matharu
In this week's episode, Sean Kelley pays tribute to 5th year walk-on, Daniel Cross, who will be honored on Senior Day as the Gators football team wraps up the regular season against Florida State at The Swamp. Cross opens up about his jour…
- Gator Tales #12: Men's Basketball's Tyrese Samuel, UF Club Ice Hockey
Sean is back from Baton Rouge, and he talks about his trip with Gators Football to the LSU game. The conversation then turns toward men's basketball. Sean conducts his first interview with power forward Tyrese Samuel. Samuel is a native Ca…
- Gator Tales #11: Parker Valby and ROTC Interviews
During this week's episode, Sean Kelley spotlights the first Gators SEC Champion of the 2023-24 athletic year. Parker Valby won her second SEC Championship in Women's Cross Country and is this week's featured guest. Kenna McGinnis is back…