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Tar Heel football started training camp this week...we discuss some of the key storylines to watch as the Heels prepare for the 2023 season (11:27)Carolina basketball added another transfer and locked in jersey numbers for next season (24:35) Conference realignment is back at the forefront (31:09)Country music star (and UNC grad) Cooper Alan joins to talk TikTok's influence on his career, making it in Nashville and his history with the Tar Heels (41:21)Plus: you asked...we answered: our annual Pod AMA (1:13:51)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer is in full force...we give a few quick basketball/football updates (5:21)Chelsea and Wrexham had an exhibition in Kenan Stadium (15:10)The National Champion doubles duo of Carson Tanguilig and Fiona Crawley from women's tennis join (24:47)Plus: Hallmark Christmas Cruise (59:51), Adam's summer camp update (1:04:08), did Julius Peppers block a FG with his face? (1:21:21) and...the 2023 Poddys! (1:33:19)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than 30 years after the original, Maverick is back in the air...join us as Top Gun: Maverick goes through the #RoadHouseChallengeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second session of the Carolina Basketball School has come to a conclusion and the guys discuss pick-up, camp games and major storylines heading into the summer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The new version of Carolina Basketball has been playing pick-up...we give our impressions of what we have seen from the Tar Heels on the court (8:30)The first three kick times for Tar Heel Football have been announced (31:20)Audio from our video interview with Carolina's new softball coach, Megan Smith Lyon (38:45)Cole Anthony joins to talk his time at Carolina, playing in the NBA and his thoughts on the current Tar Heels (44:05)Plus: new College Basketball rules (1:02:11), Adam is going on tour with Eric Church (1:15:29), a slippery Big Grits #Storytime (1:24:26), a new Poddy voting format (1:30:28) and The 2023 Poddy nominees! (1:39:27)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tar Heel basketball roster is taking shape as Carolina formally announced four transfers and the reclassification of Elliot Cadeau (13:25)Carolina Baseball begins postseason play today in the Terre Haute Regional (41:55)Award winning journalist (and UNC grad) Curry Kirkpatrick joins to tell stories from a life in sports journalism (51:57)Plus: Updates from MGOLF, WTEN, Ultimate (1:40:40), Jones has a snake problem (1:48:50), GW picks its nickname (2:03:40) & a touching #Storytime closes the show (2:11:34)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina and the ACC are in the middle of the discussion of the changing college athletic landscape (4:16)Tar Heel women's tennis (wagon) wins its first NCAA Championship (21:13)UNC AD Bubba Cunningham joins (31:28)Audio from our (upcoming) video pod interview with Sophia Patel of women's tennis (52:00)Plus: Could someone play for BOTH Carolina and Duke (1:12:36), Jones CAN read (1:15:45) and it is almost time for Jones and Adam to go to TigerFest (1:16:45)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The basketball transfer portal finally closed and the Tar Heel roster for next season is taking shape (3:07)Audio from our Video Pod interview with Carolina baseball's Jackson Van De Brake (32:20)Chef Dan Jackson joins to talk growing up in Chapel Hill, winning "Chopped" and personal challenges (39:13)Plus: Spring seasons are coming to a close (1:21:02), Seersucker is SO back (1:35:10), Jury Duty (1:41:48) and the ACC meetings are this week (1:59:55)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We asked for your Big Grits stories and you responded in overwhelming fashionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys catch up on some basketball/football news and discuss the upcoming Chelsea/Wrexham soccer match in Kenan Stadium (8:06)Tate Frazier joins to discuss his love for UNC, his rise in the media/basketball world and his return to The Ringer (25:46)Plus: Jones has jury duty (1:05:15), FB timing rules are changing (1:14:57) and updates on listener #JordanYearChallenge efforts (1:25:59)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Chilcutt joins for a special Tar Heel Throwback: Carolina vs Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament from March 17th, 1990See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a busy weekend in Chapel Hill (5:52) including the Tar Heel Football Spring Game (9:14)Transfer portal news (14:10)Jones and Adam are calling a baseball game on TV (22:30)Audio of our Video Pod interview with women's tennis head coach Brian Kalbas (30:23)Carolina Football's new Senior Defensive Analyst Ted Monachino joins (40:25)Plus: #5SecondChallenge (1:01:37), GW Hype Videos (1:13:45) and a pump up to send you into the weekend (1:28:11)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It has been a quiet stretch, but the guys tackle a couple FB/BB topics (2:37) and have information on how to support Big Grits (14:37).Logan McGovern from Tar Heel men's lacrosse joins to talk the season, lax bros and battling cystic fibrosis (20:08)Plus: Adam saw the movie "Air" and gives his review (48:36), tons of NIL talk (55:03), Jake Lawler is crushing it (1:11:43) and a THSN wedding proposal in Storytime (1:18:20)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Montross has been diagnosed with cancer...some words on our friend, Big Grits (2:45)Audio from our (upcoming) Video Pod interview with Mac Horvath from Carolina Baseball (17:04)Dan Bonner joins to talk his career covering ACC/college basketball (26:09)RJ Davis is returning for his Senior season while Caleb Love has entered the transfer portal (52:25)Plus: FB Pro Day (1:09:08), HCYJT (1:20:08), Jones hung out with Coach Williams at an AAU Tournament (1:39:40), clearing up our Peloton hashtag (1:50:15) and Storytime (1:59:08)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There has been a lot of roster movement for Carolina Basketball...a sign of the times in college basketball and the type of season the Tar Heels had (6:30)Carolina football introduced its new analysts as it moves through Spring (21:28)Audio of our Video Pod interview with two-time national champion Austin O'Connor of Carolina Wrestling (31:51)Aranza Vazquez, fresh of winning two individual national championships for Carolina Diving, joins for an awesome interview (40:41)Plus: IDEWT (1:13:37), Local News (1:22:57), huge GW mascot name update (1:27:34) and Remember Those Guys? (1:42:38)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The transfer portal is heating up in college basketball...including for the Tar Heels (6:04)Football has beefed up its coaching staff with some impressive hires (18:51)Audio of our Video Pod interview with Brian Cernoch from men's tennis (27:30)Eva Hodgson from Carolina Women's Basketball joins (36:53)Plus: Pod rides (1:13:08) and Remember Those Guys? (1:18:31)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first time since 2010 the Tar Heels didn't make the NCAA Tournament and Carolina elected not to play in the NIT...looking back at the frustrating 2023 season and ahead to what is next (3:14)Tar Heel AD Bubba Cunningham joins to talk NCAA Tournament Selection Committee and Tar Heel basketball (44:25)Plus: Carolina WBB gets a tough NCAA draw (1:07:49), Pod bike rides (1:14:52), we received an awesome gift from Mrs. Big Grits (1:17:37), the ACC lacks respect (1:28:32), an incredible halftime show (1:46:43) and a mini-storytime (1:58:27)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to preview Carolina's next season and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina missed a chance for a big win against Duke on Saturday (3:29) and has its back against the wall in the upcoming ACC Tournament (9:02)Bryan Kersey, the ACC Men's Basketball Supervisor of Officials, joins for his annual interview (50:01)Plus: All-ACC teams (23:12), HCYJT (33:31), "Traffic Circle Blues" (1:46:01) and should we change the Poddy voting process? (2:05:33)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's game versus Duke, preview the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After wins over Virginia and Florida State, the Tar Heels have now won three in a row (9:45) and host Duke on Senior Day in Chapel Hill (38:51)Audio of our Video Pod interview with Kayla McPherson from Tar Heel women's basketball (51:47)Caleb Love joins to talk criticism, shot selection and what he's currently reading (1:00:04)Plus: HCYJT x2 (17:58, 24:03), #5SecondChallenge (1:24:02), weird banners (1:34:42), we choose a Tar Heel fan's tattoo (1:40:16), GW mascot update (1:44:12), Tar Heel FB coaching hires (1:52:18), Remember Those Guys (1:55:59) and two short entries for #Storytime (2:06:07)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's wins over Notre Dame, Virginia and Florida State, preview this week's match-up with Duke, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the 500th episode of the Pod and we have an enormous show worthy of No. 500It wasn't easy, but the Tar Heels picked up a much-needed win at Notre Dame (8:35) and now host Virginia this weekend (32:04)Audio of our Video Pod interview with Julia Knower of Carolina Gymnastics (40:06)We celebrate the 500th episode by looking back at some of our favorite moments and interviews from the first 499 shows (49:09) including:1957 RoundtableDick BaddourBig GritsRoy CooperDan CorteseEd CotaMatt DohertyJoe ForteKatrinaFreddie KigerGeorge LynchLew Merlettiand Coby WhitePlus: The Pod 200 song (1:39:08), Pod 300 trailer (1:43:36), #5SecondChallenge (1:47:03), #VacationFromLife (1:55:02), a SERIOUS injury on the THSN (1:59:07), Remember Those Guys? (2:31:02), #Storytime (2:39:59) and a #SYLBG montage (2:43:50)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tar Heels continued to slide with a loss at NC State on Sunday and are almost out of time (3:04)We try to answer some consistent (but classy) questions from Tar Heel fans about basketball (20:58)Former Tar Heel women's soccer player and current Director, Logistics, Fleet Supply and Ordnance, N4, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Rear Admiral Kristin Acquavella, joinsPlus: #HCYJT (1:00:58), the wrong way to choose a new mascot (1:16:11), #JordanYear pump up (1:31:08) and proposals to shorten college football games (1:36:19)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's game against NC State, preview this week's match-ups with Notre Dame and Virginia, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tar Heels need wins...the next opportunity comes in Raleigh against NC State on Sunday afternoon (8:24)Triple interviews:Audio of Video Pod interview with Carolina Baseball coach Scott Forbes (32:50)New volleyball head coach Mike Schall (42:54)Two-time National Champion Carson Tanguilig of Tar Heel women's tennis (52:45)Plus: Adam crushes the #5SecondChallenge (1:15:11), we preview a busy Tar Heel weekend (1:20:59), Tar Heel Time Capsule/Remember Those Guys? (1:25:07) and a three-pack of telling stories about the future of college athletics (1:47:32)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's games against Clemson and Miami, preview this week's match-up with NC State, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In three days the Tar Heels showed how frustrating a season it has been looking terrific in defeating Clemson, but then falling to Miami (5:23)Marcus Paige joins for an awesome interview (25:39)Plus: women's tennis takes home another Indoor National Championship (58:48) and the ending to Duke/Virginia provides an "I Don't Even Want This"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina had its most frustrating performance of the season in losing to Wake Forest in Winston-Salem on Tuesday (6:59) and now must figure out its on and off the court issues before matching up with Clemson (27:16)We're a little late on discussing the 2023 Tar Heel Football schedule, but we take a look at next season's slate (31:42)Audio from our Video Pod interview with Brooklyn Neumen from the defending national champion women's lacrosse team (44:31)Joe Sagula joins to talk retiring after 33 years of leading Carolina's volleyball team (51:18)Plus: #5SecondChallenge (1:18:43), Tar Heel Time Capsule/Remember Those Guys (1:29:08) and #Storytime (2:03:21)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some familiar problems caused the Tar Heels to struggle on Saturday night losing in Durham against Duke (3:00) and things don't get any easier as now they travel to Wake Forest (15:59)Author Wiley Cash joins to talk growing up a Tar Heel fan, his motivation for writing and whether or not "Wiley Cash" is his real name (21:15)Plus: #HCYJT (1:07:35), Jim Boeheim on NIL (1:15:11), multiple #JordanYear Challenges (1:23:01) and a fan's correspondence with both Hubert Davis and Coach Smith takes center stage in #Storytime (1:34:11)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's games against Pitt and Duke, preview this week's match-ups with Wake Forest and Clemson, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tar Heels suffered a disappointing home loss to Pitt in a drama filled match-up with the Panthers (5:22) and now go to Durham to start a new chapter of the Carolina/Duke rivalry (33:15)It's Michael Jordan Day (2/3/23) and we celebrate by revisiting Michael Jordan related content through the years on the Pod (40:46)Plus: Tar Heel Time Capsule/Remember Those Guys goes back to a Carolina/Duke battle in 1994 (1:07:04) and Jones' face has been swollen all week (1:15:18)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Syracuse, preview this week's match-ups with Pitt and Duke, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina picked up a high quality road win on Tuesday in Syracuse...we recap the victory over the Orange (6:21)Audio of our Video Pod interview with Arizona Diamondbacks stud pitcher (and former Tar Heel) Zac Gallen (36:35)Beau Maye joins to talk battling adversity, the basketball season and all things Maye family (44:27)Plus: #5SecondChallenge (1:15:08), Jones gets heated in #HCYJT (1:26:14), #IDEWT (1:30:12), #VacationFromLife (1:33:54), Jordan Year pump up (1:50:05) and another edition of Tar Heel Time Capsule/Remember Those Guys (1:57:25)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We tight on time with Carolina traveling to Syracuse so we have a slimmed down version of the Pod:Carolina topped State in an emotional game on Saturday (1:21) and now heads on the road to face the Orange (33:08) in another important ACC match-upSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's wins over Boston College and NC State, preview this week's match-up with Syracuse, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tar Heels had enough to beat BC on Tuesday night (8:14), but now things get much tougher starting with a weekend match-up against NC State in Chapel Hill (22:36)Audio from our Video Pod interview with Deja Kelly from UNC Women's Basketball (36:17)Jalen Washington joins to talk recovering from injury, adapting to college and give us his Hubert Davis impression (45:03)Plus: #5SecondChallenge (1:10:37), we try out a new feature: Tar Heel Time Capsule (1:16:30), Adam listened to a Kentucky basketball call-in show (1:30:30) and a #JordanYearChallenge pump up (1:35:09)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a slow start, Carolina picked up its first true road win of the season over Louisville (3:33)Tar Heel women's basketball continued its hot play by toppling NC State in Carmichael (29:52)Former Carolina T&F star and current WWE signee Anna Keefer joins to talk her strange professional path (38:20)Plus: more NCAA Tournament expansion talk (1:04:36), the Cameron Crazies test (1:08:24) and "lucky underwear guy" says hello (1:21:17)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's games against Virginia and Louisville, preview this week's match-ups with Boston College and NC State, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An undermanned Tar Heel team couldn't hold on against Virginia on the road (7:08) and now has to travel to Louisville (20:52)Tyler Nickel joins to talk his freshman year, his sweet shooting stroke and his soulful voice (35:54)Plus: #5SecondChallenge (1:08:37), Adam apologizes to the Smoky Mountains (1:15:56), college football games are still too long (1:23:13) and the retelling of a Sonny Dykes/Luke Maye story (1:29:42)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina put together a complete team victory in topping Notre Dame on Saturday (7:08) and now heads to Charlottesville to face Virginia (21:35)Bill Walton joins...buckle up (30:26)Plus: NCAA makes a common sense decision(!) (1:32:11), Sam Howell starts (1:41:08), we get the tipping low down (1:54:30), "From Leah...It Is Leah" (1:58:57) and #Storytime (2:03:24)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's wins over Wake Forest and Notre Dame, preview this week's match-ups with Virginia and Louisville, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina outscored Wake Forest, 88-79, in a much-needed Tar Heel win Wednesday night in the Smith Center...we recap the win over the Deacs (9:58)Executive Director of the Fiesta Bowl (and Tar Heel) Erik Moses joins to talk his time at Carolina and the future of bowls (38:18)Plus: mini-Christmas MadLibs (1:15:45), Adam explains the Pringles Promotion (1:23:26), the future of the Carolina/Duke rivalry (1:28:43), expanding the NCAA Tournament (1:32:14) and a tipping conundrum (1:38:04)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a busy holiday stretch as Carolina Basketball beat Michigan in Charlotte, but then lost a late lead at Pitt (10:11) and Tar Heel Football came up just short in the Holiday Bowl against Oregon (26:48)Newly retired field hockey coach Karen Shelton joins to reflect on her career, tell us why it was time to retire and list what qualities she hopes the next coach will have (42:22)Plus: #HCYJT (1:09:09), Jam Bands (1:19:26) and a much-needed #VacationFromLife (1:24:08)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's games vs. Michigan and Pitt, preview this week's match-ups with Wake Forest and Notre Dame, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the final Pod of 2022 and the biggest Pod ever!Carolina picked up its best win of the season over Ohio State in dramatic fashion on Saturday in Madison Square Garden...we recap the victory over the Buckeyes (9:08)One of the coolest interviews we've ever done as the 19th Director of the United States Secret Service (and Matt Merletti's dad), Lew Merletti joins (46:34)We celebrate The Christmas Spectacular as "Three Wise Men and a Baby" goes through the #RoadHouseChallenge (2:05:14)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's wins over the Citadel and Ohio State, preview this week's match-up with Michigan, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina went to Cameron Indoor Stadium for Coach K's last home game...what followed was incredible...it's a TAR HEEL THROWBACK!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina snapped its losing streak with an impressive performance against Georgia Tech...now the Heels face an important stretch (5:11)RJ Davis joins to talk maturity, chemistry and staying humble (34:16)Plus: Josh Downs is going pro (27:54), crazy old mascots (1:07:55), a twist on the Jordan Year Challenge (1:13:53) and #Storytime (1:20:13)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Georgia Tech, preview this week's match-ups with the Citadel and Ohio State, and answer Tar Heel fan's questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.