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Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

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The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiting breakdowns. IC’s stable of writers, insiders and analysts -- plus special guests -- comprise each program.
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Episodes

2020 Carolina Football Schedule Is Here - The IC Breakdown

In this special edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, the IC crew takes a first look at the newly released 2020 ACC Football schedule and gets into the details about the new slate Mack Brown and his North Carolina program will face this fall. Greg Barnes, Ross Martin and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley to break it all down and offer exclusive analysis that only comes from the team the covers the Tar Heels unlike any other outlet. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...

Jul 30, 202033 min

The Scoop: Trevion Stevenson, 2020 Season, Most Important UNC Players

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin discuss LB/DE Trevion Stevenson's commitment to UNC before providing their thoughts on the Carolina taking a kicker in 2021, the news surrounding the 2020 season, and the most important Tar Heel players for the upcoming football season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 20201 hr 8 min

The 40 Club with Former Tar Heel Hakeem Nicks

Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell go back into the former Carolina Football player vault and welcome Hakeem Nicks to The 40 Club Podcast. Ashley and Powell join Nicks to take a journey with the former Charlotte Independence, Carolina and NFL standout through his time as one of the most electric wide receivers in the game. In a wide ranging interview, Nicks shares stories from his early days through his time in the grind of the National Football League including great moments while a...

Jul 27, 202054 min

UNC Director of Sports Nutrition Kelsee Gomes

UNC Director of Sports Nutrition Kelsee Gomes joins Inside Carolina host Ross Martin for an in-depth discussion on the nutrition side of the UNC football program. Included in the podcast is how she works with players to lose or gain weight during the offseason, the day-to-day nutrition for a UNC football player, and the types of food she encourages players to eat during the week leading up to game. Gomes also provides insight into how UNC's nutrition program works and the in-depth role she and h...

Jul 23, 202052 min

The Coast to Coast: Could Recruiting Dominoes Start to Fall?

In this edition of the Coast to Coast podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to discuss the latest UNC basketball recruiting news, including Carolina offering Jabari Smith and Mark Mitchell, as well as the recent play of Hunter Sallis and Dontrez Styles. They also cover the potential impact of Caleb Houstan reclassifying to the 2021 class, and what ripple effects it could create on the college basketball recruiting landscape. To learn more about listener data and our pri...

Jul 21, 202053 min

InsideCarolina.com 2020 BBall Fantasy Draft Show

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, Tommy Ashley, Greg Barnes, Sherrell McMillan and Gregory Hall come together for the 2020 Carolina Basketball Fantasy Draft Show. The four ICers go into the ten round event looking to select their best Carolina team from a deep talent pool from the last two decades of Carolina Basketball. With Hall as commissioner and a team owner leading the panel, the crew shares anecdotes and the rationale behind their team picks over the of the show. To learn mo...

Jul 20, 20201 hr 15 min

The Throwback: Yates, Heels Fall Just Short Against LSU in 2010

Joey Powell brings on Greg Barnes, Matt Merletti, and T.J. Yates to share their recollections from when UNC faced the LSU Tigers in the very memorable 2010 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Barnes, Merletti, and Yates share their first-hand accounts of the uncertainty leading up to the game, how UNC made a comeback that ended just short of the end zone, and what their lasting memories are from one of the biggest "what if" games in Tar Heel football history. To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 41 min

The Scoop: Tony Grimes Reclassifies, George Wilson Intel

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and host Ross Martin are joined by 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn for a discussion and breakdown of five-star Tony Grimes's decision to reclassify to the 2020 class and enroll at UNC in August. Why did Grimes make this decision? What does it mean? And what are the implications for Carolina in 2020 and beyond. The crew also discuss four-star George Wilson's commitment to South Carolina after originally being a Tar Heel lean and the recruitment of f...

Jul 15, 20201 hr 3 min

Catching Up With Da'Norris Searcy - A Tar Heel For Life

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, hosts Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell are joined by former Tar Heel and NFL defensive back Da’Norris Searcy. A part of Butch Davis coached teams from 2007-2010, Searcy went on to play eight years in the NFL with Buffalo, Tennessee and Carolina before retiring to Houston to raise his family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...

Jul 14, 202058 min

The Throwback: 2009’s Motor City Coronation

This episode of The Throwback puts the spotlight firmly on the final contest in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Host Joey Powell employs the sports anchoring experience of Mark Armstrong from WTVD ABC11 and ACC Network producer and stat guru Bryan Ives, as the three take a deep dive into the title tilt against the Michigan State Spartans. Afterward, Deon Thompson joins the podcast to recollect his experience in that title run To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...

Jul 09, 202058 min

Coast to Coast: Impact of the Skyy Clark Offer & More

In this edition of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to discuss the impact of UNC’s recent offer to Skyy Clark in the 2022 recruiting class, as well as the Heels increasing their pursuit of 2021 in-state wing Lucas Taylor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 202046 min

Inside Carolina's 2020 Carolina Football Fantasy Draft

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, Gregory Hall acts as league commissioner for the inaugural Inside Carolina 2020 Carolina Football Fantasy Draft. Tommy Ashley, Greg Barnes and Buck Sanders join to build their best version of North Carolina Football since 2000. Twenty two rounds of action covering 66 picks of the best the Tar Heels have to offer since Sanders took over the reigns of the Inside Carolina two decades ago. Always fun, interesting and loaded with stories from the guys t...

Jul 03, 20201 hr 6 min

Vippolis: Justin Jackson on Racial Issues and NBA Restart

Inside Carolina’s Taylor Vippolis is joined by Justin Jackson to talk about the racial issues that have amplified over the past month and about the NBA’s plan to restart in Orlando. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 202019 min

The Scoop: Tony Grimes Commitment

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan & Ross Martin are joined by 247Sports's National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn for a comprehensive breakdown of five-star Tony Grimes's commitment to UNC. This episode of The Scoop goes into Grimes's recruitment, why he picked UNC, the impact of Tar Heel cornerbacks coach Dre Bly, analysis on Grimes as a player, and what this means for North Carolina recruiting and the UNC football program as a whole. The podcast closes with an update on 2021 four-star defensiv...

Jun 30, 202052 min

The Scoop: Drake Maye Interview, Tony Grimes Announcement Preview

Four-star UNC quarterback commitment Drake Maye joins Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin on The Scoop to discuss his recruitment to UNC, the 2021 class, recruiting strategies and family ties to Carolina. The podcast also touches on the performances of some of UNC commitments at the Blazing 7-on-7 tournament and closes with a preview of five-star cornerback Tony Grimes commitment announcement that is set for next Tuesday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Jun 24, 202053 min

Courtney Banghart Interview

This in-depth one-on-one interview with UNC women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart goes into her path to North Carolina, why she felt UNC was the right fit, the value she places on recruiting, the 2020-21 roster, and what goes into her plan for program building. Banghart also touches on her relationship with other UNC coaches and the initial challenges at Carolina in year one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...

Jun 23, 20201 hr 3 min

Vippolis: Hypothetical Conference Trades With Charlie Hulme

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by ESPN's Charlie Hulme (UNC Class of 2011) to break down the hypothetical of trading for a school in another conference to join the ACC while trading out a current member. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 202046 min

The Scoop: Jahvaree Ritzie Interview

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin are joined by new UNC four-star defensive line commitment Jahvaree Ritzie to discuss his recruitment, pledge to Carolina, the 2021 class, his track and field background, and his game/role at UNC. The Scoop also goes into news surrounding 2020 cornerback Jayden Chalmers enrollment, Callahan's travels to Virginia Beach to see five-star Tony Grimes, and a breakdown of the top five holidays. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...

Jun 18, 20201 hr

Coast to Coast: Angelo Brizzi Emerges, Jaden Bradley Moves

In this edition of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to cover the latest Carolina basketball news, including the decision of 2022 standout player Jaden Bradley to transfer to IMG Academy and the UNC staff increasing its recruitment of 2021 guard Angelo Brizzi. Then in the second half of the podcast, the panel give their answers to an exercise IC’s Adrian Atkinson posted on Twitter about building a 7-man rotation from all of the Roy Williams-era pl...

Jun 16, 202056 min

The Throwback: Mack’s Tar Heels Arrive on the National Stage in 1993

Many Tar Heel fans consider Carolina's victory in the 1993 Peach Bowl to be the moment that UNC football announced to the college football world that they were a program on the rise. Episode 9 of the Throwback takes a look at Mack Brown’s first big time bowl win, as Joey Powell is joined by Trey Edge, Buck Sanders, and Marcus Wall discuss how the Heels came together to defeat the favored Mississippi State Bulldogs in Atlanta all those years ago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy ...

Jun 11, 20201 hr 22 min

The Scoop: Elijah Green Interview, Jahvaree Ritzie Commitment Preview

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin interview 2020 UNC incoming freshman Elijah Green, preview the commitment announcement of 2021 defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritize, and talk Tony Grimes, Yousef Mugharbil, Logan Taylor, Tyrion Ingram Dawkins, George Wilson, and the tight end position for the 2021 class. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 10, 20201 hr 4 min

IC Football Roundtable - Carolina Questions and Expecations

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, Buck Sanders, Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley for the latest involving Mack Brown’s North Carolina Football program. With players set to begin arriving on campus later this week, this Inside Carolina roundtable discusses the challenges that Brown’s team will face in preparing for what hopes to be a full - and successful - 2020 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...

Jun 09, 202051 min

2020-21 UNC Basketball Roster Breakdown

Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Greg Barnes join host Ross Martin for a deep dive into UNC's 2020-21 roster and potential lineups with a focus on each position --- the starters, backups, specific roles, and expected production and impact. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 08, 202057 min

The Throwback: George Lynch Caps Historic Comeback vs FSU

For episode 8 of The Throwback, the panel revisits the classic tilt between the Florida State Seminoles and the Tar Heels at the Smith Center on Jan. 27 1993. Joey Powell speaks with Rob Harrington, Matt Morgan, and UNC legend George Lynch about the game that most Heels fans remember simply as “The Comeback.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 04, 20201 hr 24 min

Vippolis: Sherrell McMillan Gives His Recruiting Superlatives

Inside Carolina’s Taylor Vippolis is joined by recruiting expert Sherrell McMillan to highlight some superlatives out of the numerous UNC recruitments Rell has covered in his 19+ years of experience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 03, 202046 min

Michael Brooker -Transition From Dean to Guthridge to Doherty and More

Former Tar Heel Michael Brooker ('96-'01) joins the Inside Carolina Podcast to disucss his unique time in Chapel Hill. Brooker was recruited by legendary Dean Smith and was a member of Smith's last team in Chapel Hill before playing three seasons under Bill Guthridge and his senior season under then new Carolina head Coach Matt Doherty. Hosts Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell lead Brooker through stories from his time in Chapel Hill, anecdotes from the recruitment process, from his three Final Fours ...

Jun 01, 202049 min

Throwback: UNC’s Goal Line Stand Stops NC State

On this episode of the Throwback, the clock rewinds to October 9, 2004, when Carolina took on the NC State Wolfpack in Kenan Stadium. Joey Powell is joined by current Carolina Panthers play-by-play man Mick Mixon and two former UNC players, Michael Felder and Brian Chacos, to relive one of the most memorable and controversial endings to a football game in UNC's history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...

May 28, 20201 hr 17 min

The Scoop: JJ Jones Commitment

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin break down the commitment of 2021 wide receiver JJ Jones to UNC and look at his game, recruitment, and what he can bring to the Tar Heels's Air Raid attack. The podcast also touches on a rankings update that gave UNC linebacker commitment RaRa Dillworth and 2021 defensive line target Jahvaree Ritize a big boost. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...

May 27, 202046 min

Coast to Coast: Changes to Summer Eval Periods & D'Marco Dunn Offer

In this edition of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to discuss the latest Carolina basketball news, including when players could potentially report to campus later this summer, the loss of more evaluation opportunities in June & July, and finally the recent offer to 2021 shooting guard D’Marco Dunn. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

May 26, 202032 min

Vippolis: Nate Britt on Winning and the Carolina Family

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by former UNC guard Nate Britt to talk all about his time in Chapel Hill. Ranging from stories from a never before heard pickup game, to ultimately finding and adjusting to his role, Britt goes into great detail that fans will want to hear. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 202056 min
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