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What in Tar Nation

Brandon Andersonwww.tarheelblog.com
For fans of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
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What in Tar Nation Ep. 43: Discussing UNC opting out of the NIT

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we will be discussing the Tar Heels missing the NCAA Tournament, opting out of the NIT, and how big of a mess things are going into the offseason. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already through, and also be sure to leave a five...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 7 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 42: Who is this new UNC men's basketball team?

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: UNC flipping the script and earning back-to-back wins against Virginia and Florida State The NCAA NET rankings being the absolute worst This weekend's game against Duke UNC women's basketball taking down Clemson in their first game o...

Mar 03, 202358 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 41: Discussing Carolina's collapse against NC State

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: UNC suffering a painful defeat to NC State at PNC Arena A lot of venting about this team, this coaching staff, and where the program goes from here We toss a bunch of cold water on the "We can still make the NCAA Tournament" takes Pr...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 11 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 40: UNC's inconsistency shines again in their loss to Miami

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: UNC's surprising win against Clemson UNC's depressing loss against Miami Previewing this Sunday's game against NC State A long, depressing discussion about whether or not the Tar Heels will be able to get into the NCAA Tournament Ple...

Feb 16, 202350 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 39: Discussing the pain that was the UNC/Duke game

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: UNC's struggles against Duke Whether or not they can recover and still make the NCAA Tournament Discuss the game tonight against Wake Forest Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already through, and also be sure ...

Feb 07, 202341 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 38: Happy Hate Duke Week!

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: UNC's inexplicable loss to Pitt A preview of the Duke game We discuss the current status of the rivalry, and how things feel different now that Coach K is gone Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already through...

Feb 03, 202350 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 37: Discussing the aftermath of the NC State game

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: A recap of UNC's win over NC State Leaky Black's (not a) flagrant 2 foul, Terquavian Smith's current condition, and Armando Bacot's sunglasses We preview tonight's game against Syracuse The women's basketball team is still rolling af...

Jan 24, 202346 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 36: Previewing UNC vs. NC State and recapping the win over Boston College

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: UNC women's basketball's big win over NC State UNC men's basketball's win over Boston College We preview the Tar Heels' game this weekend against NC State, and how much we hate that they are good this season Please be sure to subscri...

Jan 19, 202348 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 35: Charlottesville continues to be the house of horrors for the Tar Heels

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode, we'll be discussing: UNC losing Armando Bacot in the first minute of game against Virginia Jalen Washington's impressive performance The Heels blowing the lead against the Hoos, which ultimately led to yet another road loss A look at the rest of the Heel...

Jan 12, 202343 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 34: Previewing the Holiday Bowl, Carolina basketball’s win over Michigan, and more

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode we'll be discussing: A preview of the Holiday Bowl football game against Oregon Carolina basketball's win over Michigan How Hunter Dickinson was out-performed by Armando Bacot yet again Previewing the basketball game this weekend against Pitt Please be su...

Dec 28, 202259 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 33: Recapping the 2022 Tar Heels, Festivus style

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) are back to discuss everything happening in Carolina athletics. In this episode we'll be discussing: Carolina basketball's win over #23 Ohio State To celebrate Festivus, we dive into our grievances, feats of strength, and Festivus miracles. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already through, and also be sure to...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 23 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 32: Discussing Carolina basketball's win and Phil Longo's exodus

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) discuss UNC's improved luck from the last couple of weeks. In this episode we'll be discussing: Offensive coordinator Phil Longo packing his bags and heading to Wisconsin Drake Maye announcing that he is staying with the program Carolina basketball broke their four-game losing streak by taking down Georgia Tech Jalen Washington final...

Dec 13, 202250 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 31: Football? Bad. Basketball? BAD. Soccer? Baaaaaad

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) discuss UNC's no good very bad week in pretty much every sport. In this episode we'll be discussing: What the @*#! happened against Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. The future of Carolina football, and what changes need to be made. Breaking down the basketball team's frustrating loss against Virginia Tech. Finally, we discuss th...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 4 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 30: Reviewing UNC’s brutal trip to Portland

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) discuss UNC's disappointing trip to Portland for the Phil Knight Invitational. In this episode we'll be discussing: Pete Nance’s incredible performance to help the Heels take down Portland. The really bad final three minutes in the Heels’ loss against Iowa State. We break down the four-overtime game against Alabama that ended in sill...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 7 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 29: Discussing Carolina football's Black Friday loss to NC State

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! This week Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) discuss UNC's frustrating loss to NC State. In this episode we'll be discussing: What in the world happened to send this game into overtime. The bad play-calling in overtime that put Noah Burnette in a tough position. Lots of talk about coaching, and what needs to change going into next season. Previewing the ACC championship game ag...

Nov 29, 202241 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 28: Yellow Jacket allergies, two top tens, and a national championship

Welcome back to the What in Tar Nation podcast! Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), Tanya Anderson (@Tanya__Anderson), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelNation) have returned to discuss everything that has been going on in the world of Carolina athletics! In this episode we will be discussing: Carolina football’s brutal loss to Georgia Tech, and what it means moving forward. The upcoming game against NC State, and whether or not they will bless curse us with their black uniforms. The UNC men’s basketb...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 3 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 27: Recapping UNC’s start to March Madness, and the days ahead

Welcome back for another episode of What !n Tar Nation! Tanya Anderson (@tanya__anderson), Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelFan) are back this week to discuss last week’s ACC Tournament, and preview the NCAA Tournament. In this episode we will be discussing: The Virginia and Virginia Tech games in the ACC Tournament, including UNC’s lackluster offensive performance in both games. Previewing the NCAA Tournament by diving into UNC’s part of the bracket. We discuss ho...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 2 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 26: Recapping the Duke game, and previewing the ACC Tournament

Welcome back for another episode of What !n Tar Nation! Tanya Anderson (@tanya__anderson), Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelFan) are back this week to discuss a big game that apparently took place this past weekend. I don’t know, it was against a team in Durham I think? In this episode we will be discussing: Recap the big win against Duke, which effectively ruined Coach K’s big night. Discussed all of the extracurricular activity following the game, including Duke ...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 1 min

What In Tar Nation Ep. 25: Rivalry Week preview, and more Leaky Black appreciation

Welcome back for another episode of What !n Tar Nation! Tanya Anderson (@tanya__anderson), Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon), and Julius Emanuel (@UNC_TarHeelFan) are back this week to discuss everything that has been happening with both the men’s and women’s basketball team. In this episode we will be discussing: Recap the blowout win against NC State in PNC Arena, and how Kevin Keatts has miraculously managed to keep his job for at least one more season. Revisit the overtime thriller between the ...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 1 min

What In Tar Nation Ep. 24: Recapping the Louisville game and previewing NC State

Welcome back for another episode of What In Tar Nation! After a lengthy hiatus, Tanya Anderson and Brandon Anderson are back to discuss everything Tar Heels, and there is one big surprise: we have a new co-host! Julius Emanuel, better known as @UNC_TarHeelFan on Twitter, will be joining us with his thoughts and takes on Carolina athletics. In this episode we will be discussing: How Julius became a Tar Heel fan, and what it’s like running such a popular Twitter handle. Recapping the Louisville ga...

Feb 24, 202244 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 23: UNC 31, Syracuse 6

Welcome back for another episode of What In Tar Nation! We finally got to watch some Carolina football this weekend, and they blessed us with the gift of beating down Syracuse. As always, Tanya Bondurant joined me following the game to break it all down. In this episode we will be discussing: How bad the offenses were for much of the game, and/or how great the defenses played. Javonte Williams and Michael Carter playing sizable roles in getting the offense going, and also some new plays we will ...

Sep 14, 202031 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 22: The Roni is Gonna Get You

Welcome back for another episode of What In Tar Nation! There has been a fair amount of news happening in the college sports universe, and amazingly some significant news surrounding Carolina athletics. There was some good news from the last couple of weeks, but unfortunately there is some troublesome news that Tanya and I dove into. In this episode we will be discussing: Carolina’s COVID-19 tests on fall sports athletes came in, and 37 players have tested positive for the virus. The impact that...

Jul 09, 202040 min

What in Tar Nation Ep. 21: The Great COVID-19 Debacle

Welcome to a new episode of What in Tar Nation! You may be asking yourselves: “Where have Tanya and Brandon been this entire time?” Well let’s just say that there’s been a lot going on, as many of you are well aware of. However, we decided to make a comeback so that we could bring all of you a fresh new episode of our hot take podcast! In this episode we will be discussing: The ACC Tournament and when we knew that things were going to be really weird for a very long time. How sports have attempt...

Jun 25, 202039 min

DPTG 34: Mack Brown Remains on a Mission

On a quiet, COVID-19 locked-down Friday afternoon, Mack Brown and the North Carolina coaching staff secured two more commitments for the 2021 class. Host Chad Floyd and esteemed guest Jake Lawrence (@Chad_Floyd and @therealestrjl on Twitter, btw) had a brief conversation about it. There was a back-and-forth between marveling at Brown’s efforts, and talking about the merits of the newest commitments, Raneiria Dillworth (who chose the Tar Heels over Alabama) and Jared Wilson (a former Georgia comm...

Apr 19, 202024 min

Four Corners, Ep. 1: Social Distancing

Welcome to Four Corners! This podcast doesn’t really fit a specific genre, so we created a new one. Host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) and esteemed guest Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon) sort through the complete, silent, confusing chaos and talk about some random life adaptations before rounding into sports: Coffee and alcohol consumption; New hobbies, things that are missed, were taken for granted, etc.; The cruelty of an airborne virus hitting during pollen season in the South; The weirdness of cove...

Apr 07, 202036 min

Between the Banners Ep. 32: Can the Heels Make a Run in the ACCT?

Between the Banners is back to preview the ACC Tournament! Host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) is joined by Al Hood (@albhood) to break down this week’s ACC Tournament in Greensboro, to which Tar Heels fans have to pay attention as early as today! Discussed: The tournament, by quadrants, starting with Carolina’s: Al and Chad agree that the Heels should cruise by Virginia Tech, can they beat Syracuse again? Big, bad Louisville looms on Thursday. Virginia has to make it out of the Catholic region (yes, ...

Mar 10, 202034 min

Between the Banners Ep. 31: Ugh

In the first three minutes of the pilot episode of the classic Netflix cartoon BoJack Horseman, the main character compares life to a good, long kick in the urethra. That...is a very apt metaphor for the North Carolina Tar Heels 2019-2020 basketball season. Jake Lawrence (@therealestRJL) and Al Hood (@albhood) and host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) try to talk through it. Discussed: The collapse down the stretch. What went wrong? Fatigue? Confidence? Coaching? We get a little deeper into coaching. At...

Feb 11, 202041 min

An ACC Podcast with Lauren Brownlow - Episode 38: It's time for Duke/UNC round one!

Duke heads to North Carolina, Virginia faces Louisville, and more as a the ACC has a big weekend in college basketball. Lauren is joined by the ACC Network's Bryan Ives to discuss all that and more for today's episode. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite ACC podcast network so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 07, 202055 min

An ACC Podcast with Lauren Brownlow - Episode 37: Cole Anthony is back...but things aren't better yet

The ACC's three best teams -- Duke, Louisville, and FSU -- all went on the road and got wins this week. Plus, Cole Anthony returns for UNC, Wake and Clemson play "basketball", and Kihei Clark somehow has really great assist numbers. That and more! Be sure to subscribe to your favorite ACC podcast network to make sure you don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 04, 202054 min

An ACC Podcast with Lauren Brownlow - Episode 36: Trying to make sense of a wacky ACC

If you think you have any idea what to expect this season from the ACC, well, think again! CL Brown joins Lauren to discuss recent upsets, upcoming games, Coach K's outburst, and what might happen with Cole Anthony. Make sure to subscribe to your favorite ACC podcast network to make sure you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202053 min
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