Carolina Insider

We're back after the holiday break and starting 2020 in a big way: Carolina basketball has won two in a row and is playing better, but suffered another key injury (4:30). Tar Heel football closed the 2019 season in impressive fashion and there is a lot of excitement for Carolina's future (20:53).Then, the governor of the state of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, joins the Pod to talk being a Tar Heel fan, his favorite Carolina memories and give an official position on roundabouts (33:05).Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (56:55), "The Aristocrat of Tenderness" (1:01:41), #HCYJT for the ACC Network's Player of the Decade (1:11:33), the angriest rendition of "Let It Go" in history (1:18:13) and is Jones trying to give himself a nickname (1:25:21)?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's our final Pod of 2019 and it is our biggest Pod ever!Basketball is trying to turn around a slide while playing out west (3:57), Football has a big National Signing Day (22:01) and we preview the Military Bowl match-up with Temple (31:18).Then, John Woodard, the owner of the Sutton's Drug Store, joins the Pod to tell stories of his multiple decades on the 100 Block of Franklin Street (39:05)Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (1:12:05) and Adam's List (1:18:29)Next, IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (1:30:37) which includes National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation going through the #RoadHouseChallenge (1:44:11)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mack Brown Live - Bowl Edition 12/16/19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina is playing a regular season game in Carmichael for the first time since the 1980s and we get you ready for the throwback match-up with Wofford:Preview the Terriers (6:16)Phil Ford joins the Pod to talk playing in Carmichael, his favorite memories from the building and the nuances of being a Tar Heel point guard (17:46)We re-watch a Carmichael Classic as No. 1 Carolina hosts No. 2 Virginia from January 9th, 1982 (49:50)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roy Williams Live - 12/9/19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina Basketball's rotten week got worse at Virginia, BUT Armando Bacot isn't hurt and Jeremiah Francis and Anthony Harris played for the first time...we look at all the storylines from Charlottesville (6:11).Then, the producer of the ACC Network's "All-Access: A Season With Carolina Basketball" Chris Duzan joins the Pod to talk being embedded with the Tar Heels, how he prepared to meet Coach Williams and how many hours of footage it takes to make one show (27:17).Plus: the Tar Heels are going to the Military Bowl (1:05:10), Mack Brown's savvy PR move (1:11:01), Carolina soccer's heartbreak (1:13:23) and a listener assisted #VacationFromLife (1:28:15)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 long night for Carolina Basketball on Wednesday...we talk about the game and where the Heels go from here (4:02).Then, Brandon Robinson joins the Pod to talk his evolving role on the team, update us on the team gaming rankings, discuss the All-Access show and give a PSA about fan/player interactions on social media (17:03)Plus: a Bowl game (and one of our best) #FiveSecondChallenge (52:27), #LilSebastian List (1:00:32), info on upcoming events (1:08:14) and we close the week with a #StoryTime (1:20:08)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roy Williams Live - 12/2/19See 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 and successful Thanksgiving for the Tar Heels and we will talk about it all.Carolina basketball bounced back from a loss to Michigan to pick up its biggest win of the young season and take third place in the Battle 4 Atlantis (3:06). Plus, after a sluggish first half, Tar Heel football dominated NC State on the way to bowl eligibility (22:29).Then, fresh off winning the program's second consecutive (and eighth overall) national championship, Carolina Field Hockey coach Karen Shelton and ACC POY/NCAA Tournament MVP Erin Matson join the Pod to talk being the champs, how/why the Tar Heels are so successful and setup a Pod Field Hockey challenge (37:46).Also: Jones's All-ACC votes (Adam doesn't have one...no big deal) (1:02:09), Adam's List (1:09:53) and a #VacationFromLife involving Big Grits, the Bahamas and Old Town Road (1:20:37)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mack Brown Live - 11/25/19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina took care of business against Mercer and enjoyed a perfect Senior Day...we break down the special Saturday in Kenan (4:32).This is our only Pod of the week so we look ahead to busy week of action with Carolina Football visiting NC State with bowl eligibility on the line (17:43) and Carolina Basketball matching up with a tough field in the Battle 4 Atlantis (22:28).Then, one of our most popular guests, Freddie Kiger, joins the Pod to talk Coach Smith, Coach Brown, the changing TV industry and being a part of an intramural dynasty in Chapel Hill (28:17).Plus: Coach Brown's comments from Monday (1:17:02), did Christian Laettner TRY to run over Jeff Denny (1:28:13)? and an update on Tar Heel great Lennie Rosenbluth (1:35:15)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 looked sluggish, but topped Elon...we recap the win and look ahead to the difficult schedule over the next month for Carolina Basketball (6:26).Then, former Tar Heel basketball player, Jeff Denny, joins the Pod to tell incredible stories about: Coach Smith, JR Reid, Christian Laettner's recruiting visit to Carolina, Shaq's recruiting visit to Carolina, the classic 1989 ACC Tournament Championship game with Duke, Carolina's NCAA Tournament win over No. 1 Oklahoma in 1990 and much more (24:05).Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (1:11:41), an explosive #LocalNews reading (1:20:29), Mercer FB preview (1:27:51) and #Storytime (1:35:21). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mack Brown Live - 11/18/19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina basketball and football were both in action late last week and we break down the Tar Heels' win over Gardner-Webb in hoops (3:25) and game with Pittsburgh in football (15:55).Then, Carolina grad and soon-to-be NASA Astronaut, Zena Cardman, joins the Pod to talk BEING A FREAKING ASTRONAUT, the most realistic space movies and if there is life outside of Earth (33:03).Plus: FB All-ACC voting is coming soon...which Tar Heels should be involved (58:00), Brandon Robinson is trying to help with Hurricane relief (1:00:05) and Adam's List (1:03:20)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina played Pitt last night...you know what happened, but Jones and Adam don't...we lay out how we think the game may have played out (3:52).And, Tar Heel basketball is back in action tonight...we take a quick look at the Gardner-Webb game (6:55) and Adam has a tough #FiveSecondChallenge centered on Cole Anthony's hot start to the season (12:27).Then, former Tar Heel head coach John Bunting joins the Pod to talk his tenure in Chapel Hill, the challenges of being a Power Five head coach, his relationship with Chuck Amato and did TA McClendon score a TD or not in 2004 (17:38)?Finally, we take you through a tour of brand new Pod World HQ and revisit some fun memories along the way (55:52).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Carolina basketball worked its way past UNCW on Friday night and the guys recap the win (4:58).Then, Jones and Adam preview the Thursday night football showdown with Pitt as Carolina looks to take a big step towards bowl eligibility (20:48).Next, an awesome interview with former Tar Heel basketball assistant coach Dave Hanners who tells stories about the eight-point-in-17-second comeback in Carmichael, the 1993 National Championship, Jerry Stackhouse, Rasheed Wallace, Coach Smith's retirement and much, much more (31:54).Plus, Adam's List (1:29:19) and should we get a "Socket Shelf" (1:38:33)?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina opened the season with a big conference win and Cole Anthony exploded onto the college basketball scene...the guys break down the season opening victory and get you ready for the match-up with UNCW (2:58).Then, Tar Heel guard Christian Keeling joins the Pod to talk his path to Carolina, the infuriating way he plays video games, how tragedy has shaped his life and why he keeps trying to give Roy Williams a hug (and why Coach won't let him) (28:21).Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (1:03:39), mailbag catch-up (1:14:21), a PSA on watching the BB game at UNCW (1:25:50) and Jones gives a #Hydration update (1:28:30)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.