House of Troy
3 decoded episodes · newest Oct 6, 2026
House of Troy is a new podcast from LA Times Studios tracing the rise and fall of USC football, from coach Pete Carroll’s back-to-back national titles in the 2000s, to the Reggie Bush scandal, to the series of missteps that followed. It’ll feature exclusive interviews with coaches, players, and USC officials who saw it all up close — and shine new light on how a college football dynasty came undone.
Episodes 3
- Oct 6, 2026 · 48 minReggie Bush’s restored Heisman leaves scandal unresolvedThe episode revisits the money, relationships, and institutional punishment behind the scandal, asking whether restoring Bush’s trophy resolves any of the damage.
- Sep 29, 2026 · 48 minUSC’s celebrity dynasty collapses under pressureThe episode traces how USC’s pursuit of an unprecedented third straight title exposed the personal and institutional costs of its football empire.
- Sep 22, 2026 · 46 minPete Carroll turns USC into a powerhouse—and loses controlThe episode shows how USC’s championship culture was built through competition and collaboration, then strained by the same drive for control that helped produce it.