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Jones Angell and Adam Lucas give you an inside peek on all things Tar Heels. Expert analysis, behind the scenes info and of course the latest UNC news.

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    The Carolina Insider podcast is hands down the best podcast out there for Carolina Basketball fans. Hosted by Jones and Adam, who have a deep knowledge and history with Carolina Basketball, this podcast never disappoints. I make sure to never miss an episode because it provides me with inside information, entertaining interviews, appropriate reviews of games, and interesting insights from the hosts. The chemistry between Jones and Adam is evident in their banter and they always bring a mix of humor and genuine analysis to every episode. As a Carolina fan, this podcast keeps me updated on all things Tar Heels and provides a sense of camaraderie with fellow fans. It's a must-listen for any UNC enthusiast. Go Heels!



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    Hubert Davis Live 3/16/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 59:51


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's loss to Clemson in the ACC Tournament, preview the upcoming matchup with VCU in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, 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.

    Heels a No. 6 seed, ACCT recap, Postcards!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 82:09


    Carolina is the No. 6 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament with a challenging Round of 64 match-up with VCU (3:45)To advance, the Tar Heels will need to play much better than they did in the ACC Tournament (12:58)Plus: bracket thoughts (27:29), HCYJT for a broadcaster/replay official (41:00), a manager duel between Duke and FSU (47:37), a postcard bonanza (56:01) and Storytime (1:15:27)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Carolina Insider - The Arena Discussion Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 20:32


    Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark and Student Body President-Elect Devin Duncan joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 3/9/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 59:50


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's contest with Duke, preview the upcoming ACC Tournament, 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.

    Duke recap, ACC Tournament preview, Tyler Hansbrough joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 84:47


    Duke used a massive run to pull away from Carolina on Saturday night (4:23)...now the Heels head to the ACC Tournament (12:52)Tyler Hansbrough joins to look back at the regular season and ahead to the postseason (36:59)Plus: All-ACC (27:18), postcards from space (1:08:16) and Jones has more dessert problems (1:12:51)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Clemson recap, Duke preview, Annual interview with ACC MBB Supervisor of Officials, Bryan Kersey (one show early)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 126:14


    Carolina topped Clemson on Tuesday (5:06) to finish the season 18-0 at home (16:06) and cap an emotional Senior Night (18:59) all while honoring RJ Davis's jersey in the rafters (22:58)Now, the Tar Heels close the regular season Saturday at Duke (26:03)Our annual interview with the ACC MBB Supervisor of Officials, Bryan Kersey (one show early) (57:45)Plus: How good is Carolina? (38:29), ACC Tournament scenarios (44:31), a familiar HCYJT (49:31), 5SecondChallenge (1:24:05), postcards (1:39:48), more reaction videos (1:50:59) and a well known Pod listener is in a pickle (1:55:04)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Carolina Insider - The Arena Discussion Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 27:51


    Senior Associate AD Rick Steinbacher joinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Senior Speech - Seth Trimble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 5:02


    Seth Trimble address the Smith Center crowd after a Senior Night win over ClemsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Senior Speech - Elijah Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 5:15


    Elijah Davis addresses the Smith Center crowd after a Senior Night win over ClemsonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 3/2/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 59:49


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Virginia Tech, preview the upcoming match-ups with Clemson 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.

    Heels win two straight, VT preview, Danny Green joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 131:51


    Carolina has won back-to-back games over Syracuse (7:20) and Louisville (18:01). The Tar Heels look for their third straight win against Virginia Tech (29:08)Danny Green joins (54:55)Plus: 'The Arena Discussion' (47:01), 5SecondChallenge (1:17:25), postcards (1:39:51), Jones was denied a milkshake (1:44:30), WAB (1:55:29) and which teams are Carolina's Top Five BB rivals? (2:00:41)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 2/25/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 59:50


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Syracuse, preview the upcoming match-up with Virginia Tech, 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 Insider - The Arena Discussion Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 22:57


    Chancellor Lee Roberts and Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham join See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    State recap, Cuse preview, Brady Manek joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 108:16


    Carolina was embarrassed in Raleigh on Tuesday (4:18) and now looks to regroup against the Orange (22:24)Brady Manek joins (27:53)Plus: 5SecondChallenge (50:00), the World's Largest Truck Stop (1:06:25), mini-Rosenblatt Stadium (1:10:41) and Stormalytics (1:37:38)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 2/16/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 59:51


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Pitt, preview the upcoming match-ups with NC State and 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.

    Remembering James Spurling by re-airing his 2019 interview, NC State preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 55:43


    A different show as our main focus is remembering our friend James Spurling by re-running his interview from 2019 (11:53). James's Celebration of Life was Sunday in Chapel Hill.Also: NC State preview (5:48), Olympic Sports update from a busy weekend (38:11) and the postcards continue to pour in (44:31)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Caleb Wilson injury, Miami recap/Pitt Preview, Scott Forbes joins, Gymnast Sydney Seabrooks joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 121:40


    Caleb Wilson has a fractured hand leaving his and Carolina's season in doubt (1:32)The Tar Heels lost their momentum with a sluggish defeat at Miami (11:43) and now host Pitt looking to bounce back (23:00)Baseball season starts today and head coach Scott Forbes joins to preview the year (29:33)Star freshman gymnast Sydney Seabrooks joins (50:50)Plus: postcard bonanza (1:23:39), deodorant (1:44:27) and Tar Heel Tim returns (1:53:44) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 2/9/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 59:50


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Duke, preview the upcoming match-ups with Miami and Pitt, 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/Duke wrap-up, Chronicling great Carolina/Duke finishes, Theo Pinson joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 100:30


    We take one final look at the madness that was Carolina/Duke on Saturday night (7:11)Chronicling great Carolina/Duke finishes through the years (29:20)Theo Pinson joins for his perspective from Saturday (49:13)Plus: Court storming (17:18), Tar Heel fan reactions (1:08:16) and Jones has a dilemma (1:31:14)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    EMERGENCY POD: Carolina drops Duke at the buzzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 26:34


    Seth Trimble's buzzer-beating three caps Carolina's comeback as the Heels beat Duke in Chapel HillSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Duke preview, George Karl joins, WBB's Nyla Harris joins, remembering James Spurling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 121:25


    Carolina lost a true Tar Heel with the passing of James Spurling (2:19)Duke preview (10:15)George Karl joins to talk Carolina memories and the upcoming ABA Docuseries, "Soul Power" (29:35)WBB's Nyla Harris joins (47:01)Plus: Tar Heels in the Super Bowl (25:19), 5SecondChallenge (1:06:13) and double Carolina/Duke Story times (1:44:00 and 1:52:51)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 2/4/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 59:52


    Tar Heels Assistant Coach Marcus Paige joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Georgia Tech, preview the upcoming 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.

    GT recap, Cuse preview, Justin Jackson joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 64:18


    Carolina controlled the action against Georgia Tech and topped the Jackets by 15 (2:52)Now the Heels have a quick turnaround to hosting Syracuse on Monday night (9:41)Justin Jackson joins to talk Tar Heels (13:58)Plus: previewing the ACC home stretch (49:20) and a POTENTIAL listener submitted HCYJT (53:41)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    GT preview, Kaimon Rucker & Ryan Switzer join, Megan Streicher from women's golf joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 116:46


    Carolina is back on the road...this time in Atlanta to face Georgia Tech...we look ahead to the match-up with the Yellow Jackets (4:00)Kaimon Rucker (19:15) and Ryan Switzer (29:32) join to talk Mitch MasonMegan Streicher from Carolina's women's golf team joins on the cusp of the Spring season (39:26)Plus: 5SecondChallenge becomes a Remember Those Guys? (57:49), HCYJT x2 (we forgot to #LightTheDuck) (1:15:24) and "Go Where You Go and Do What You Do" takes on a whole new meaningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 1/26/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 59:50


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's wins over Notre Dame and Virginia, preview the upcoming match-up with Georgia Tech, 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's big comeback at Virginia (Joel Berry joins to help break it down)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 59:02


    Carolina was in big trouble late in the first half against Virginia, but came back to beat the Cavaliers in Charlottesville (2:15)...Joel Berry joins to talk about the win and the Tar Heel season (14:32)Plus: did Matt Krause sleep in Carmichael to call the WBB game? (41:00), the FB schedule is about to be released (42:08) and, despite what Facebook says, Jones isn't dead (52:19)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Notre Dame recap/Virginia preview, WTEN National Champ Reese Brantmeier joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 105:46


    Carolina snapped its two-game losing streak by running past Notre Dame on Wednesday night (5:14) and now goes to Charlottesville to see Virginia (12:37)WTEN National Champion Reese Brantmeier joins (23:08)Plus: 5SecondChallenge (57:18), Pop-tarts Bowl scarf (1:12:58), more fake AI Carolina Basketball news (1:24:05) and a throwback to an-all time Pod story: the ACC's inappropriate commemorative coin (1:33:50)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis :Live 1/19/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 59:49


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's West Coast trip, preview the upcoming 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.

    Carolina struggles mightily on the West Coast (Pete Chilcutt joins to discuss)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 56:55


    Carolina went 0-2 on the West Coast and returns home with more questions than answers (1:26)...Pete Chilcutt joins to discuss the Tar Heel challenges (10:36)Plus: HCYJT (28:43), we rode in the robot car (36:35) and was Stuart Scott in the crowd for the first game in the Smith Center? (42:28) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Tar Heel Throwback: January 18th, 1986, Duke at Carolina (First game in the Smith Center)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 124:04


    Carolina just won its 500th game in the Smith Center last weekend so we take a look back at the first game (and the first win) the building's history.Neal Harrell joins to talk fundraising for the building (3:50)Jeff Lebo joins to talk playing in the game (20:41)And we give the game the Tar Heel Throwback treatment (including TV broadcast audio, THSN audio, Dean Smith postgame audio and Steve Hale postgame audio) as the No. 1 Tar Heels hosted the No. 3 Blue Devils (32:27)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 1/12/26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 59:50


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over Wake Forest, preview the upcoming match-ups with Stanford and Cal, 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.

    WF recap (Tyler Zeller joins), Stanford preview, Bobby Petrino hired

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 75:36


    Carolina held on to defeat Wake Forest on Saturday for the 500th win in the Smith Center (2:38)...Tyler Zeller joins to talk about the win and the challenges of the upcoming trip to the West Coast (12:09)Plus: Stanford preview (34:03), Bobby Petrino officially announced as Carolina's new offensive coordinator (38:31), listener submitted HCYJT (54:24) and Tyler Hansbrough talks Texas Ping Pong (1:07:05)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    WF preview, FB Portal, Michael Busch joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 99:13


    After no game in the midweek, Carolina is back in action on Saturday evening against Wake Forest...we preview the match-up with the Demon Deacons (4:52)The FB Transfer Portal window is open and, as expected, Carolina is active (19:20)Former Tar Heel and current Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch joins (27:16)Plus: first 5SecondChallenge of 2026 (55:52), the ACC Network's doc on the 1993 Heels debuts this weekend (1:09:02), we have a giant Rameses bobblehead in Pod World HQ (1:15:55) and a callback to Texas Ping Pong (1:26:17)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 1/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 59:50


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's play over the holiday break, preview the upcoming match-up with Wake Forest, 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.

    SMU recap, Kenny Williams joins for a basketball season check-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 68:34


    Carolina fell in its first ACC road game to a hot-shooting SMU team...how concerned should the Tar Heels be? (2:35)Kenny Williams joins for a basketball season check-in (16:43)Plus: Peruna (44:49), Hot Chocolate Milk is ELITE (54:28), gas tank arrows (56:29) and Mark Harmon (1:00:04)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Basketball finishes non-conference play, FSU preview, Journalist/author Larry Keith joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 98:13


    Carolina wrapped up non-conference play just before the holiday break (8:10) and begins ACC play against Florida State in the Smith Center (21:54)Journalist/author Larry Keith joins (31:56)Plus: Postcard wall (1:19:39), Biltmore Christmas is BACK (1:23:30) and questionable CFB scheduling (1:31:38)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    ETSU recap/Ohio State preview, Larry Brown joins, The Christmas Spectacular!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 202:53


    Carolina moved to 10-1 with a quality win over a solid ETSU team and now heads to Atlanta to face Ohio State (15:19)Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown joins for an awesome interview (51:05)Plus: Christmas music watch list (6:29), Tantrum Tour (40:20), two trees get married (1:54:32) and our Christmas Spectacular #RoadHouseChallenge (2:03:12)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 12/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 59:50


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's win over USC Upstate, preview the upcoming match-ups with ETSU, Ohio State and ECU, 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.

    USC Upstate recap, FB staff changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 39:10


    Carolina was a little sluggish in its return from the exam break, but still eased past USC Upstate on Saturday in the Smith Center (3:40)Tar Heel Football announced it was making two staff changes and now is looking for a new offensive coordinator (16:15)Plus: another button in Pod World HQ (31:10), a bobblehead is down (32:35) and (don't worry) we got our Sugar Bread ornament (35:23)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Hubert Davis Live 12/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 59:52


    Hubert Davis joins Jones Angell to talk about Carolina's wins over Kentucky and Georgetown, preview the upcoming match-up with USC Upstate, 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.

    Georgetown recap, CFP Bracket, Executive Director of the Rams Club Seth Reeves joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 76:27


    Carolina put together one of its better performances of the season to-date defeating a solid Georgetown team, 81-61 (3:19)The CFP Bracket has been announced and it could lead to some big changes in college football (17:06)Seth Reeves, the new Executive Director of the Rams Club, joins (36:19)Plus: ACC FB troubles (1:02:24), more robot car talk (1:06:18) and could Adam have a future as a hype man? (1:10:04)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Kentucky recap, Georgetown preview, FB's NSD, Jimmy Black joins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 111:34


    Carolina picked up a big road win in Rupp Arena defeating Kentucky 67-64 (4:50) and now hosts Georgetown in the Smith Center (23:46)Tar Heel football brought in 39 new players on the early Signing Day as it reloads the roster (29:38)1982 National Champion Jimmy Black joins (39:32)Plus: is ACC Basketball better? (19:40), 5SecondChallenge (1:08:27), double Christmas mysteries (1:19:51), Adam is going to be a celebrity judge (1:34:50) and what was up with the camerawork in the Carolina/State football game (1:46:03)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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