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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

The Scoop: Spring Game Recruiting, Elite Cornerback Targets

Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan and Ross Martin discuss a few of the major recruits expected to visit UNC for Saturday’s spring game before examining some of the elite cornerbacks that Dre Bly is recruiting. The podcast closes with a look at some of the major storylines for UNC football entering the 2021 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...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 6 min

On The Beat: Spring Game Preview

With Mack Brown’s Tar Heels wrapping up their first spring practice season in two years with Saturday’s Spring Game, the InsideCarolina.com On the Beat Podcast crew of Greg Barnes, Luke Buxton, Gregory Hall and host Tommy Ashley dig into the week that was and what to expect this weekend. The host and crew take a long look into the depth Jay Bateman is amassing on the defensive side of the ball while the latter portion of the show turns to the Heisman candidate Sam Howell and the skill positions ...

Apr 21, 20211 hr 3 min

Coast to Coast: An Offer, A Commit, and The Waiting

On this week's Coast to Coast Podcast, the guys dive deeply into a myriad of recruiting and UNC hoops-related topics, as the Tar Heel basketball world continues to turn with a high velocity. 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

Apr 19, 202144 min

Special Podcast: Brady Manek Stretches Carolina Roster

As the transfer portal continues to populate and colleges across the country shop for the latest and greatest pickup player, Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels dipped into the crowd for its second serving with the commitment of hybrid forward Brady Manek. Manek will arrive in Chapel Hill with four years and 235 three pointers for the Oklahoma Sooners on his resume. Sherrell McMillan joins host Tommy Ashley to break down the process and decision that the Carolina fanbase buzzing late Friday afternoon...

Apr 16, 202116 min

Vippolis Interviews Dre Bly

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by the OG Rude and current UNC's cornerbacks coach Dre Bly to discuss all things from his playing days as well as the current Carolina football team. 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

Apr 15, 202153 min

On The Beat: A Whirlwind of Coverage

The offseason is supposed to be a slow time around college campuses. But that could not be further from the truth in Chapel Hill as the events since the end of Carolina Basketball’s season have placed the InsideCarolina.com crew on the hot seat with news dropping seemingly every few minutes. The cast of host Tommy Ashley and beat writer Greg Barnes along with Gregory Hall and Luke Buxton flesh it all out on this edition of the On The Beat Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Apr 14, 20211 hr 4 min

Coast to Coast: Spring Roster Moves for Hubert Davis

The past two weeks for Tar Heel basketball have been a blustering funnel cloud of change with a season finale, Hall of Fame Coach's retirement, and the beginning of a new regime. While all of those major events unfold, the program continues to evolve with an eye toward summer conditioning and next season. In this episode of the Coast to Coast podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to break down an addition, subtraction, and hypothetical next steps for the UNC Hoops roster. To...

Apr 13, 202150 min

Interview Special: Jawad Williams on Roy Williams, Hubert Davis, & Changes to the Game

Inside Carolina’s Ross Martin and Greg Barnes speak with 2005 UNC National Champion Jawad Williams about Roy Williams, the Carolina family, the hire of Hubert Davis, and changes to the game of college basketball. 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

Apr 09, 202128 min

Roundtable: Carolina Football Quietly Making Noise

With so much news surrounding Carolina Basketball over the past week, Mack Brown and his football staff have been quietly molding his team into one that can meet the high expectations that continue to pour in heading into the 2021 season. Brown and his coordinators met with the media on Wednesday and the InsideCarolina.com crew of Buck Sanders, Greg Barnes, Jason Staples, Gregory Hall and Tommy Ashley got together for a live roundtable podcast to break down the latest news and notes from the Ken...

Apr 08, 20211 hr 28 min

Roundtable: The Hubert Davis Era Begins

From the time Roy Williams announced his retirement on April 1, 2021 to when Hubert Davis was announced as the Head Basketball Coach at the University of North Carolina in the afternoon of April 6, 2021, InsideCarolina.com has provided you wire to wire coverage and insight of all the events and happenings between the two epic events in Carolina Basketball history. In this edition of the InsideCarolina podcast, host Tommy Ashley is joined by a dynamic roundtable of Greg Barnes, Joey Powell, Taylo...

Apr 07, 20211 hr 36 min

Instant Reaction: Hubert Davis Next HC for Tar Heels

The past 96 hours have been a whirlwind for the North Carolina basketball program. the administration and the fan base. InsideCarolina.com has been right on point with the coverage of all the dealings and in this emergency instant analysis podcast, Greg Barnes, Ross Martin and Sherrell McMillan join host Tommy Ashley to share their immediate thoughts on the hire of Hubert Davis to follow the legendary Roy Williams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...

Apr 05, 202120 min

Coast to Coast: Coaching Candidate Analysis

As the UNC basketball world still shakes from the sudden seismic retirement of Roy Williams last week, the Coast to Coast guys try to inject a stable conversation into the ether. While refraining from speculation, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan rekindle the Sunday evening podcasting routine to dissect who may be the next coach hired to the North Carolina hoops vacancy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...

Apr 05, 20211 hr 12 min

Roundtable: An Era Ends For UNC Basketball

Certain events happen that shape the landscape of current events. For Carolina Basketball fans, there has been only one such event in the past 50 years. Today, another one of those events occurred with Roy Williams announcing his retirement after 48 years in coaching including the last 18 at North Carolina. The vaunted InsideCarolina.com crew hosted by Tommy Ashley brings you the latest news and analysis on this special edition podcast covering the Roy retirement and what’s next for one of the b...

Apr 02, 20212 hr 13 min

Instant Reaction: Roy Williams Retires

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes, Sherrell McMillan, and Ross Martin react to the news of Roy Williams retiring as head coach of UNC basketball, what it means for Carolina, and where the Tar Heels go from here. 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

Apr 01, 202129 min

On The Beat: Heels Active in Both Portals and Practice

With Mack Brown’s Carolina Football team entrenched in spring practice and Roy Willliams’s team in flux, the InsideCarolina.com crew gets together for the On The Beat Podcast to break down, dissect and ramble on about the latest news from the gridiron and court. Greg Barnes, Gregory Hall and Luke Buxton join host Tommy Ashley in a wide ranging show replete with special guests Sherrell McMillan and Dewey Burke sharing the latest intel and analysis and then debating the question of the day - UNC 2...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 35 min

The Scoop: Zach Rice’s Recruitment with Brian Dohn

Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan and Ross Martin discuss five-star offensive lineman Zach Rice's recruitment and top five schools with 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn. The podcast also touches on four-star LB Jalon Walker’s upcoming announcement and tales from Callahan’s travels. 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

Mar 25, 202159 min

On The Beat: High Expectations and Tumultuous Times

Covering Carolina Basketball now is as hectic as it gets. Toss in the start of spring practice with the hype surrounding Mack Brown’s Tar Heel Football team and you get a free for all InsideCarolina.com On the Beat Podcast with host Tommy Ashley, beat writer Greg Barnes, Luke Buxton and Gregory Hall. The four tackle the first day of spring with Mack’s squad and take on the turmoil surrounding the Carolina Basketball program before diving into the listener mailbag to close the show. To learn more...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 29 min

Perspective on Walker Kessler Transfer, State of UNC Basketball

Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan, Greg Barnes, and Ross Martin discuss the transfer of Walker Kessler, what it means for UNC basketball, and the state of Carolina Hoops entering a period of unprecedented uncertainty. 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

Mar 23, 202139 min

Coast to Coast: Season Wrap Up

The Coast to Coast gang bring in an extra guest this week for a comprehensive lookback at the 2020-2021 UNC Basketball season. Taylor Vippolis joins Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran to help break down this iteration of Tar Heel hoops. 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

Mar 22, 20211 hr 16 min

The Postgame: What Went Wrong For UNC

Michael Brooker joins Jon Seiglie to share his instant reaction to UNC's 62-85 loss to Wisconsin in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Brooker discusses where things went wrong for the Heels in this matchup, what the message will be from Coach Williams to his team as their season official ends, and what might hold for the Carolina basketball program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...

Mar 20, 202119 min

Vippolis and Jackson: NCAA Tournament Preview

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis and Justin Jackson break down UNC's run in the ACC Tournament before talking about the upcoming NCAA Tournament and Carolina's upcoming matchup against Wisconsin. 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

Mar 17, 202124 min

On The Beat: Protocols, Challenges and Carolina's Chances

March Madness looks different this season. Feels different. Bu there is still the madness. And although Carolina drew an eight seed in a tough bracket, you can bet many eyes will be on the television at 7:10pm on Friday night as Roy Williams’s squad faces Wisconsin in Mackey Arena in the NCAA Tournament first round. The crew of Tommy Ashley, Gregory Hall, Luke Buxton and beat writer Greg Barnes went live on the On the Beat Podcast to break down COVID protocols, bracket challenges and Carolina ch...

Mar 17, 20211 hr 3 min

The Scoop: 2022 Recruiting Updates, Shakeel Rashad Interviews

Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan and Ross Martin discuss Malaki Hamrick’s commitment to UNC and provide recruiting updates on Tar Heel targets Jalon Walker, Gunner Givens, and Zach Rice. The podcast also includes a wide ranging interview with former UNC linebacker Shakeel Rashad. 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

Mar 15, 20211 hr 8 min

Coast to Coast Special: The Bracketing

On a special episode of the Coast to Coast podcast, the panel takes a quick look back at the week that was for the Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament. Greg Barnes joins usual contributors Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran, digging into the Heels' performance in Greensboro, and looking forward to Indianapolis and what will be an unprecedented NCAA Tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Mar 15, 202154 min

The Postgame: Microcosm of the Season

Carolina’s run in the ACC Tournament ended with an inspired effort on Friday night. Down big in the first half, shots start falling and the Heels open up a lead against a well rested defending ACC champion in the semifinals. But a bad decision on defense and three empty possession on offense and the Florida State Seminoles punched their ticket to the ACC Championship game on Saturday night while the North Carolina Tar Heels await their destiny on Selection Sunday. Michael Brooker and Dewey Burke...

Mar 13, 202121 min

The Postgame: Small Spark, Big Win

Virginia Tech brought the fight to Carolina in the first half. The Hokies worked the Heels up and down the floor and kept the vaunted offensive rebounding machine in the garage for the first 20 minutes. But even so, Carolina’s deficit was only three points and the third seeded squad, having played only two games in a month, were running near E. After the half, Carolina’s size took over with Armando Bacot turning in a dominant second half performance as Carolina eased away for the win and a semif...

Mar 12, 202116 min

The Postgame: Dominance, In A BIG Way

The firm of Bacot, Sharpe and Kessler showed up and completely dominated an undersized and outclassed interior of the Notre Dame Irish to the tune of 21 for 31 shooting, 50 points, 35 rebounds, and ten blocks. If North Carolina can get that type performance - or something reasonably close, this team can make noise both in Greensboro and beyond. Tonight’s 101-59 win marked the first time in a month the Heels have put together two solid performances in consecutive games. With Virginia Tech next on...

Mar 11, 202116 min

Interview Special: Dazz Newsome Prepares For The NFL Draft

When you have multiple early round draft picks coming out of Chapel Hill, much of the talk has centered on those players. But wide receiver Dazz Newsome keeps creeping into discussions inside draft war rooms and the Hampton native takes a moment away from his prep to join Tommy Ashley and Greg Barnes on this special InsideCarolina.com podcast. 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:...

Mar 09, 202136 min

Coast to Coast: Heels Back Atop the Roller-Coaster Ride

The guys have had a full 24 hours to distill the big Tar Heel rivalry win against Duke, and were able to dissect some of the big moments and memorable aspects from the game. But first, stars of the podcast Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran dig into D'Marco Dunn's training for his arrival at UNC. 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

Mar 08, 202157 min

The Postgame: Get The Brooms Out

Beating a mediocre team doesn’t really change the tenure of a challenging season for many teams. But when it is your most heated and hated rival, and it comes with a broom in hand, an 18 point beating on Senior Night in the Smith Center certainly cures a few ills. Carolina’s 91-73 win over Duke Saturday ensured Carolina’s bid into the NCAA Tournament and likely sealed the fate of the team from Durham. Dewey Burke and Michael Brooker join host Tommy Ashley to discuss and dissect the impressive wi...

Mar 07, 202127 min
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