Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

Jan 28 2025 100 ep. 48 mins 52

Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators artwork

The latest on Florida Gators football, basketball and more featuring Orlando Sentinel sports writer Edgar Thompson.

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Todd Golden cleared as Gators roll into daunting February (Ep. 267)

Jan 28 2025 41 mins

Todd Golden was absolved during a Title IX investigation into claims of stalking and sexual harassment against the Florida men’s basketball coach. Tremendous support and skepticism followed the decision. On the court, the No. 5 Gators are set to face their toughest two weeks, with a chance to separate themselves in a stacked SEC featuring 10 Top 25 teams. Meanwhile, Billy Napier

Hoops rebounds amid turmoil, SEC lags behind Big Ten, Urban Meyer’s case for UF’s Ring of Honor (Ep. 268)

Jan 21 2025 54 mins

The college football season wrapped up Monday night with Ohio State beating Notre Dame. The back-to-back national titles for the Big Ten is the league’s first since the Buckeyes’ 2014 crown under Urban Meyer and put SEC dominance on pause. Speaking of Meyer, the former Gators coach sat down with a quartet of reporters, including Mark and Edgar, to discuss his recent election to

Florida flops against Missouri, no OC for Billy? (Ep. 267)

Jan 15 2025 41 mins

A day after reaching their highest ranking since 2017, No. 5 Florida was stunned by Missouri to end a 16-game home winning streak and put Final Four plans on hold. The Tigers out-toughed the Gators from the jump - to the chagrin of Todd Golden. The Gators now look to bounce back against Texas and keep pace in the stacked SEC. Meanwhile, all’s quiet in football, a bit too quiet fo

Florida's statement win in hoops, football offseason quiet … for now (Ep. 266)

Jan 10 2025 39 mins

Florida whipped top-ranked Tennessee in historic fashion as Todd Golden’s team continues to dominate in the O’Dome and raise Final Four hopes. Meanwhile, football’s offseason has been quieter than expected. That could change with upcoming staff moves and - fans hope - potential transfer portal activity. Mark, Edgar and Wesley return from a two-week hiatus to catch up on recen

Billy Napier turns attention toward 2025 following Gasparilla Bowl (Ep. 265)

Dec 24 2024 62 mins

The Gators and DJ Lagway weren’t at their best against outmatched Tulane, but didn’t need to be during a 25-point Gasparilla Bowl win. But Florida’s fortunes under Billy Napier will hinge on how he performs this offseason. The transfer portal closes soon, staff changes are likely pending and the implementation of a front office is inevitable. During an impromptu, holiday edit

Gators look to keep the good times rolling during the Gasaprilla Bowl against Tulane (Ep. 264)

Dec 19 2024 55 mins

Florida pushes to end 2024 on a four-game winning streak and complete an impressive turnaround in Billy Napier’s third season. The Gators are two-touchdown favorites against a team without its starting quarterback, but Green Wave coach Jon Sumrall wants to avoid a season-ending three-game skid to cap a once-promising debut season. Meanwhile, a lack of activity mining the transfer

Florida’s schedule redux, Jack Pyburn’s portal drama, Austin Armstrong’s exit (Ep. 263)

Dec 13 2024 56 mins

The SEC released the 2025 football schedule to lay out the uphill climb ahead for the Gators. But coach Billy Napier has plenty of immediate challenges to address, including a roster makeover and staff changes. Meanwhile, Todd Golden’s top-10 basketball team will face its toughest test to date against Arizona State while the No. 3 gymnastics squad will take to the floor for the f

Gators are Gasparilla Bowl bound as transfer portal madness begins (Ep. 263)

Dec 10 2024 49 mins

Florida is headed to Tampa to face Tulane Dec. 20 in the Gasparilla Bowl. The Gators’ appearance in the 2021 game occurred under much different circumstances, with an interim coach and Billy Napier waiting in the wings to replace Dan Mullen. Florida now seeks its first four-game winning streak under Napier. Meanwhile, the Green Wave’s starting quarterback entered the transfer p

Florida’s season-closing surge saves National Signing Day (Ep. 262)

Dec 05 2024 47 mins

Three weeks ago, the Gators’ 2025 recruiting class was barely inside the top-50 and circling the drain. But since upsetting LSU, the Gators have flipped the script along with a dozen recruits committed to other schools. By NSD, the Gators had risen to No. 11, and even briefly entered the top 10. Billy Napier credited UF AD Scott Stricklin’s vote of confidence followed by the Ga

Gators plant their flag at FSU with 20-point win over Noles (Ep. 261)

Dec 02 2024 44 mins

Florida ended a two-game losing streak against archrival Florida State during a matchup with as much action following a 31-11 victory than during it. The game itself might have been ugly, but it was ultimately a thing of beauty to the Gators. A midfield flag planting, an ensuing scuffle and victory cigars in the visitors locker room demonstrated how much the win meant to the player