Gator Tales with Sean Kelley

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 on the heels of his first weekend start of the 2026 season, having chucked six shutout innings to earn the win against UAB on Feb. 14. The two discuss King's second act in Orange & Blue after a historic rookie campaign one year ago in which the Jacksonville, Fla. native paced all qualifying SEC pitchers with a 2.58 ERA on top of a .213 batting average against (eighth), 73 1/3 innings pitched (16th) and five quality starts. Kelley and King also get into some off-the-field topics before the interview concludes. While the baseball team has jumped out to a 4-1 start, Brown and the UF softball squad are 14-0 to open the campaign. Brown has been a major reason why, as the junior two-way talent had batted .355/.583/.806 with four homers and 14 RBI in 14 contests while pitching to a 4-0 record and 0.60 ERA in the circle over eight appearances. The Montgomery, Tex. product dives into this year's team with Kelley while getting into additional softball topics and more. Both UF baseball and softball are at home this weekend from Feb. 20-22. Baseball welcomes Kennesaw State for a three-game series at Condron Family Ballpark while softball hosts a tournament against Longwood, Middle Tennessee and Lindenwood. 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 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, Faulkner arrived in Gator Country after three successful seasons as the offensive coordinator at Georgia Tech (2023-25). He comes equipped with 14 years of experience as an offensive coordinator alone, also coaching the tight ends at Georgia Tech after three seasons at Georgia as an offensive quality control coach (2020-22). Across his 20-year collegiate coaching career, Faulkner has claimed three National Championships, six collegiate conference titles and four division crowns, while also claiming a high school state championship as both a coach and a player. During their conversation, Kelley and Faulkner discuss the latter's transition to the Gators as well as his vision for the Florida offense. Faulkner aims to bring the same success to the Gators that he experienced with the Yellow Jackets, who ranked first in the ACC in rushing (197.8), second in total offense (437.7), third in passing efficiency (144.1) and fifth in scoring offense (31.0) from 2023-25.

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 Conference Freshman of the Year stepped away from collegiate competition to chase a dream—earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team—but her journey was interrupted by an Achilles injury sustained at the U.S. Olympic Trials. After a season of recovery and reflection, DiCello is finally ready to take the floor again. Just how long has it been? When DiCello competes on Friday, it will mark 1,001 days since her last appearance for the Gators at the 2023 NCAA Championships team final. Episode 56 features DiCello on the eve of Florida's season-opening home quad meet, where the preseason No. 3 Gators host No. 24 North Carolina, Temple and West Virginia inside the O'Connell Center. In her conversation with Kelley, DiCello opens up about her personal growth during the injury-induced break, the role her faith played throughout her recovery and the excitement of returning to competition in front of passionate collegiate crowds. Adding to the emotion of the night, Friday's opener will also feature her sister Karleigh, a sophomore competing for West Virginia.

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 Sumrall alongside legendary Gators football coaches Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer. The trio dives into Sumrall's background and vision for the UF football program during an exciting transition period in Gainesville. Thereafter, Kelley passes the ball to Ryan Urquhart for an exclusive interview with Zimmerman. After being named UF women's soccer head coach at the onset of December, Zimmerman comes to the Orange & Blue after a successful run at Mississippi State.

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 begins with Meyer, who discusses his upcoming induction into the College Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2025 class in December. Kelley and Meyer also preview the former's honorary return to The Swamp during the Tennessee game on Nov. 22, culminating with Meyer's advice for the next UF head football coach. Episode 54 then shifts gears to Coach Finley, as she previews her 2025-26 squad on the hardwood. Going into basketball and beyond, Finley also gets into the fresh dynamic of coaching as a mother, with the Gators taking a 4-0 start to the season into a Sunday road tilt at Navy on Nov. 16. Following Thursday's victory over Samford, the Gators are 19-2 in the month of November during Finley's tenure.

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 Las Vegas in less than two weeks, Golden and Kelley discuss the busy offseason for the reigning National Champions. Golden also previews the upcoming season with high expectations in store once again for the AP's Preseason No. 3 team. In cutting down the nets last April, Golden became the youngest head coach to guide his team to a national championship since Jim Valvano in 1983. Under his leadership, the Gators closed the season on a 12-game winning streak, with marquee wins over nine top-25 programs, including No. 1 seeds Auburn and Houston.

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 Dr. Christian Jobin. These conversations kick off a weekend of celebration for 60 years of Gatorade, culminating with recognition during Saturday's home football game against Texas. Kelley begins Episode 52 with Dr. Hinton, who was one of the "Baby Gators" and a member of the original Gatorade testing group with Dr. Robert Cade in 1965. Hinton tells the story of his participation in the project and how it affected his life at UF and beyond. Thereafter, the conversation shifts to Dr. Jobin, Distinguished Professor of Medicine at UF Health. The research conducted by Dr. Jobin and his team was launched by Gatorade royalties, which continues to back their efforts more than 12 years later.

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 tackles for loss in his second year in Orange & Blue. Head soccer coach Samantha Bohon also joins the show as Florida progresses through SEC play with a pair of upcoming top-25 matchups against No. 24 Oklahoma and No. 15 South Carolina.

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 on Sept. 30 vs. LIU (7 p.m.), Sturdivant is in line for his first-career game in The Swamp after spending the four previous campaigns at UCLA and Cal.

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 golf Coach J.C. Deacon to break down the team's success and what lies ahead. Kyle Crooks then visits with standout catcher Jocelyn Erickson, as UF softball shifts its attention from the regular season to the 2025 SEC Softball Tournament in Athens, Ga.

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 advance of this weekend's Final Four matchup against Auburn. 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.

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://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

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 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

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 even include your responses on a future episode. https://twitter.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

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 comments. We might even include your responses on a future episode. twitter.com/GatorsPodcast facebook.com/GatorsPodcast twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

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 might even include your responses on a future episode. https://x.com/GatorsPodcast https://facebook.com/GatorsPodcast https://x.com/SeanKelleyLive

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 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, 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.com/GatorsPodcast twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive

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 fall. 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