Inside Carolina Podcast

In the first episode of a new series examining UNC basketball's 2025-26 roster, host Tommy Ashley is joined by Sherrell McMillan, Evan Rogers, and Rob Harrington to do a deep dive into every position group, beginning with the guards. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's 41-6 win over Richmond as the team returned home to Kenan Stadium. They discuss a defense that looks like it's improving, a defensive line that has outperformed expectations, question if Gio Lopez has the makings of a P4 quarterback that can find success and much more. 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.

Playing down to the level of competition has plagued North Carolina football for years but so far this season, specifically the past two weeks, the Tar Heel defense has been stout. For the first time since 2012, UNC kept an opponent out of the end zone for two straight weeks and in yesterday's performance, that success contributed to a 41-6 win over the Richmond Spiders. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley breaking down both sides of the ball, highlighting the highs and pinpointing the lows and concerns moving forward. 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.

North Carolina looks to improve in all facets of the game and the visiting Richmond Spiders will provide that opportunity Saturday at 3:30pm in Kenan Stadium. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to answer viewer questions and breakdown what to expect from the UNC offense and defense in game three of the young season. 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.

With the changing dynamics across college athletics placing more pressure on head coaches, general managers are becoming the 'norm', and not just in football and basketball.  UNC's Carter Hicks, a lifelong Tar Heel, handles that role for Scott Forbes and his North Carolina team and as he discusses with Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent, adaptability and juggling the many aspects of the program are keys to keep the Diamond Heel success rolling along. 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.

Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss North Carolina football recruiting. Callahan highlights recent UNC commitments including J.B. Shabazz, a massive flip win for the UNC staff. In the second half of the show, Greg Barnes joins Callahan and Ashley to discuss the impact of the new NCAA rules and regulations surrounding NIL, rev share and the continued chaos on the college athletic landscape. 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.

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's 20-3 win over Charlotte for Bill Belichick's first win at the collegiate level. They discuss an offense that lacks explosion, Gio Lopez bouncing back at the quarterback position and much more. 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.

UNC Basketball continues to do many of the same things that have made it successful for over 100 years, hosting elite prospects for official on-campus visits. Simultaneously, Tar Heel basketball players are making headlines in new ways, unveiling some incredible business partnerships afforded them by the new NIL culture surrounding college sports. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to help you digest all of the above in this episode of the Coast to Coast. 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.

North Carolina's trip to Charlotte was not flashy, but it was perhaps a glimpse into what style of football the Tar Heels will play under the tutelage of head coach Bill Belichick. Carolina scored first with a Gio Lopez bomb to Chris Culliver and from there, it was a grind on both sides of the ball leading to a 20-3 win over the Niners. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley to dissect what occurred in Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday night across all three phases of the game. 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.

Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley to talk all things North Carolina vs. Charlotte. The Heels and Niners face off in Jerry Richardson Stadium at 7pm on Saturday night as both teams look to rebound from disappointing openers. The Inside Carolina trio discusses what Carolina needs to show to get on track on both sides of the ball while facing a Charlotte team with several former UNC players including quarterback Conner Harrell and defensive back JaQurious Conley. 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.

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's humiliating 48-14 season opening loss to TCU and look forward to how the team moves on from that one. They discuss who stood out, where the biggest areas of concern were, how to handle the quarterback situation as the team moves to Week 2, and much more in a loaded episode. 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.

North Carolina's home opener did not go well on the field but outside of that outcome, the 'electric' atmosphere around the game highlighted what Chapel Hill could be for the countless recruits in attendance. Inside Carolina's Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to break down gameday and the reaction from the Tar Heel targets. 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.

Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley to discuss the beatdown the North Carolina Tar Heels suffered at the hands of visiting TCU. The Heels were electric on the game's first drive but had no answers on either side of the ball from there on as the Horned Frogs cruised to the blow out win in Bill Belichick's debut at UNC head coach. 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.

Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for a complete breakdown of game one for Bill Belichick at North Carolina. The Heels face a TCU team coming off a strong finish in 2024 and the Horned Frogs look to spoil the celebration in and around Kenan Stadium as a new era has arrived in Chapel Hill. Staples and Barnes detail the unknowns and debate what to expect on Monday night and dig into what outsiders could learn about Belichick's team and its potential for the 2025 season. 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.

0:00 - Stream begins0:20 - Show begins2:27 - What prepping for a tour is like6:37 - Chief's and MJ7:50 - Reflecting on Mack Brown 2.010:35 - Reaction to "Belichick to UNC" news16:23 - The thought of smashmouth football in Kenan19:01 - What he hopes to see in the opener21:33 - Position group preference26:00 - Carolina Fans are ready to win30:50 - Pickin' the season41:58 - Stadium buzz and Concert buzz47:10 - Platinum record or Carolina Football title? 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.

Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything you need to know heading into North Carolina's upcoming football season. From offseason storylines and roster changes to position battles, breakout candidates, and season projections, they give fans an in-depth look at what to expect from UNC football in 2025.  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.

North Carolina's 2026 recruiting class is, for all intents and purposes, done and the focus for Bill Belichick and staff has turned to 2027. Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a peak into the major targets on both sides of the ball for the Heels. Callahan and Ashley also discuss the peak game day recruiting season, visits, and offers as UNC's season opens on Monday night against TCU. 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.

Curious about how Bill Belichick runs a team, a meeting room, or even an offense? On a special football preview podcast, we had a fascinating conversation with Brian Hoyer, who spent fifteen years in the NFL as a QB, including eight seasons in New England with the new Tar Heel head coach. Brian joined former UNC safety Matt Merletti and Joey Powell to discuss Belichick from every angle. This conversation offers a deep dive into the mind of one of the best football coaches of all time. Grab a beverage and listen as Brian describes what it's truly like to be a part of the Belichick machine. 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.

Wes Durham holds a special place in the heart of many UNC fans. Being a legacy with the Durham name around Chapel Hill is a pretty solid challenge coin, but Wes has also forged an incredible career of his own making as a play-by-play man in the NFL and in the ACC. He joins Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell to offer his unique perspective about what Bill Belichick' first team at North Carolina may be capable of, where he thinks this hire fits within the annals of UNC history, and a potential replacement for the blue chrome alternate UNC football helmets.  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.

As UNC basketball gets back into a fall routine, the Coast to Coast Podcast welcomes back a face familiar to longtime Inside Carolina subscribers in Rob Harrington. Rob will be joining IC's basketball coverage more frequently as the season progresses, drawing on his keen eye and years of insight covering the sport. Tonight, he joined Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran and Joey Powell to talk about Seth Trimble's role as an alpha, current and upcoming official visits/visitors, and how all of the preseason hype around UNC Football and Bill Belichick might affect the basketball program.   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.

The annual Inside Carolina Prediction show is here!  The crew of Buck Sanders, Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley and producer John Bauman in predicting how first year head coach Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels will do on the field in 2025.  First up, TCU on Labor Day in Kenan Stadium in prime time. 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.

Heading into his 15th season at the helm of the UNC Men's Soccer program, head coach Carlos Somoano joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Cade Shoemaker for a wide ranging discussion about his program heading into the 2025. Recruiting, roster building, the physicality in today's game and more highlight the interview as the Tar Heels open their season on Thursday, August 21st against Central Florida on Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill.  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.

If you're a college football junkie, you're likely familiar with Richard Johnson's work with CBS Sports and the SplitZoneDuo podcast/substack. Like most in the national media, Richard has been wholly fascinated by Bill Belichick's hire at UNC. He joins Joey Powell to discuss what the Belichick Model and culture might look like and how it may work in Chapel Hill. You can see Richard and the Split Zone Duo crew in-person, along with other Sports Podcasts at the SportsPodCastFest in Raleigh on August the 23rd at the Rialto Theatre. 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.

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.

Ronnie McGill was a beloved running back during his time at UNC, trucking his way from South Carolina to the hearts of Tar Heel fans during some lean years on the football field. After his playing career, McGill found a home as a longtime scout for the Bill Belichick-led New England Patriots. Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell linked up with "OG number 25" to discuss what it was like working under Belichick and being a part of the championship culture that developed in Foxboro while he was the head man. In one of the most insightful former-player interviews in quite some time, this dive into the mind of the best coach in NFL history is sure to entertain.  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.

Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley break down Wednesday's media availability with Bill Belichick and the short period of practice observation as UNC works in pads for the second day, and the 10th overall session of training camp.   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.

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for an early look at the State of North Carolina's next big recruiting class on the gridiron. Callahan's big weekend included local high school visits, photo shoots and the biggest and best known high school jamboree in the area, all the while keeping a close eye on the UNC targets emerging in the 2027 class. 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.

North Carolina will officially open a new era on the football field in less than three weeks.  The talk, hype and speculation will cease and the definitive facts will play out over 60 minutes against the TCU Horned Frogs on Sept. 1. But first, the Inside Carolina crew gets on the record and Greg Barnes looks to continue his dominance of the numbers in Tuesday night's Over/Under podcast. The crew debates how the numbers will shake out in Bill Belichick's first campaign in Carolina.  A special shoutout to the IC subscribers that submitted their picks for the show. 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.

Bomani Jones has turned a Page Two writing gig with ESPN.com into a full-fledged sports media career, and it all started after he finished his MA at UNC, one of his three degrees. He joins host (and friend of twenty years) Joey Powell, to dig into all sorts of delectable UNC sports discussion. The two talk everything from Carolina basketball and Hubert Davis's role to Mack Brown's unceremonious exit from Chapel Hill, and even get a little bit of "The Wire" discussion in to gloss over one of their favorite topics of all time.  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.

Summer has finally ended, at least according to the UNC school calendar, meaning that Hubert Davis's basketball team will be arriving on campus for good in the coming days. In addition to considering what that final group looks like, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to assess where strengths of the roster may lie as team functions begin in earnest. Additionally, the trio make some assessments of summer recruiting developments and how things may advance with specific prospects moving forward.   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.

Elite college athletic programs on the campus of North Carolina are plentiful and, to paraphrase legendary Dean Smith, Carolina is a women's sport school. Field Hockey in Chapel Hill is as good as it gets and, under head coach Erin Matson, the Tar Heels look to continue the run started by Karen Shelton decades ago. Heading into year three, Matson's team, while returning experience and star power, will add in new faces in key roles as the goals and standards stay the same. Matson discusses this team and her path with Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent. 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.

North Carolina football recruiting has continued to roll on even with the season less than a month away. Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the latest commitments to Bill Belichick and staff and On3's Steve Wiltfong shares his thoughts on the national approach UNC is now taking on the trail. Wiltfong discusses his take on the current 2026 class and highlights the 'flips' in the class and how those players help signify Carolina's relevance in the sport. 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.

North Carolina women's soccer head coach Damon Nahas joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell to discuss the upcoming season as his Tar Heels enter 2025 as the defending national champions and are the preseason pick to do it again.  Nahas discusses Carolina's past three years on and off the field with the last 12 months being a whirlwind for everyone in and around the program.  And in spite of the chaos, Nahas's team continues the tradition of excellence in Chapel Hill. 

The sports landscape continues to change rapidly and nowhere is that more evident than here at Inside Carolina and with UNC Football. IC's move to the On3 network officially begins on Friday, Aug. 1, coinciding with a massive sea change in Chapel Hill - Bill Belichick's Tar Heel team officially holds its first practice of training camp on Saturday, Aug. 2. The IC crew of Buck Sanders, Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley to discuss the move, the hype and the reality heading into the college football season.

On the final day of the 2025 ACC Kickoff, North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick created quite the scene at the Charlotte Uptown Hilton. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss their takeaways on Belichick and the Tar Heels from Thursday afternoon. 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

Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to break down football's most important position on the field and that's definitely the case in Bill Belichick's first season at the helm of the North Carolina Tar Heels.  Staples discusses his scouts of UNC's quarterback room - Gio Lopez, Max Johnson and Bryce Baker - and explains how each QB could be in line for a heavy workload on the field in the 2025 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

The Atlantic Coast Conference ruled with an iron first over it's member institutions for nearly ten years after then-commissioner orchestrated the ‘ironclad' Grant of Rights deal that virtually locked in each school.  This spring's settlement - or rather nearly full concession -  brought by Clemson has monumentally shifted the conference's grip, the league giving away perhaps the one thing that held the league together in this era of movement.  Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins host Tommy Ashley on this edition of Next Level to break down the background, the concession and what it all means for 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

Nike, Adidas, and Puma all had AAU tournament activity over the past week. Inside Carolina these events and has all of the info about who the UNC staff was tracking in gyms around the country. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran spent some time in the bleachers and will share what they learned with Joey Powell, plus some talk about what new roster members are growing into their roles as the summer clicks along. 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

Talented and potentially a top tier room in the conference - if it all clicks for the talent - North Carolina's wide receivers look to shine under Bill Belichick's coaching staff. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by expert Jason Staples and break down the room, issue superlatives and discuss how this group could impress in 2025. 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

Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for an extensive rundown of North Carolina's most recent football commitments from late June until today's show. Callahan breaks down each player and what went down for the Tar Heels and Bill Belichick's staff to secure a commitment from each high school standout. Callahan also discusses what's left for the Heels in the 2026 class as well as answers viewer questions. 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

While summer may keep campus quiet in Chapel Hill, the "Shoe Circuit" went full-throttle this past week as AAU tournaments began in earnest. Coaches from around the country are now back on the road for this live period to evaluate the best of the best in the class of '26 and beyond. North Carolina had its staff out and about watching offered and targeted players, and IC will continue its coverage this coming week. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to look back at the staff's movements last week, and to discuss more of the coming season for Carolina 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

Last season, North Carolina's tight end room was three-deep, versatile and proven. Heading into 2025, this room is quite the opposite, with lightly used Jake Johnson heading the room, joined by three transfers - Jordan Owens, Conner Cox and Shamar Easter. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the room superlatives and what to expect when the season opens on Labor Day. 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

Carolina fans remember Greg Ellis as an anchor of Mack Brown's best defenses in Chapel Hill in the mid-to-late nineties. Ellis went on to a 12-year All-Pro career in the NFL, and has been even busier since he hung up the cleats. Last month, the National Football Foundation announced that Ellis was on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame. He joined Joey Powell to talk ball, being successful in the League, molding young minds, and how he's helping combat the social stigma around mental health issues.  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

Gone is one of the nation's best in Omarion Hampton, but as Inside Carolina's Jason Staples explains, North Carolina's stable of running backs has the tools and talent to be productive and efficient in Bill Belichick's first season in Chapel Hill. Staples discusses the superlatives of the room with Davion Gause taking an ‘alpha' role and Michigan transfer Benjamin Hall joining Caleb Hood and Charleston French pushing for snaps as well. 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

Quality depth and enough puzzle pieces highlight North Carolina's offensive line room as Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to break down the returners and newcomers at perhaps the most important position for success this season in Chapel Hill. Superlatives highlight the discussion and Staples offers his take on every member of the room with some expectations across the board. 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

North Carolina's move into the new world order took another big step forward on July 1st with the announcement that Steve Newmark would succeed Bubba Cunningham as Athletic Director in the summer of 2026. Newmark comes to Chapel Hill with an extensive background in NASCAR and the financial side of athletics and will spend the next year on campus learning the basics of administration on a college campus and digging into basketball and football revenue before assuming AD position. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss Newmark, Cunningham's legacy and the impact this move will have on Carolina's continued push to the forefront of the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. 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

With North Carolina's summer camp sessions complete, coach Bill Robinson -- author of Carolina Basketball School --- joins host Tommy Ashley again to now recap this year's sessions. Robinson discusses why things are different under head coach Hubert Davis, recounts stories from the past two weeks in Chapel Hill, and details what was learned after seeing the 2025-26 Tar Heel players in action. 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

While the headlines may not be heavy, the lack of above-the-fold news has created a bit of entertainment around the UNC Basketball program in the form of summer intrigue. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to dive into the newly-released non-conference schedule, recap the two UNC players (Drake Powell and RJ Davis) who have seen their NBA careers begin, and share some thoughts on the summer camp scrimmages thus far. The show also takes some popular questions from the live audience that have been bubbling up of late.  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

Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to provide insight on the recent run of commitments for Bill Belichick and his North Carolina staff. From Burgess to Woods, Callahan dishes on the June commits as well as the massive scoop posted on IC's Tar Pit Premium message board and more on this edition. 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

Summers in Chapel Hill are legendary and Carolina Basketball's famed camps are a big part of the lore.  In his book, Carolina Basketball School - History, Stories and Drills, Bill Robinson highlights the key figures responsible for the two weeks in June that many Tar Heel fans hold dear and tells the tales that live in the history of the Carolina Family.  Robinson joins host Tommy Ashley to share the ‘why' and ‘how' this book came to fruition and a few of the stories within its pages.  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

Bill Belichick's pledge to build the North Carolina football program from the inside out starts with the defensive tackles and this position room is one of the thinnest, if not the thinnest, in the Kenan Football Center. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the superlatives in the room and the three newest editions - CJ Mims, Isaiah Johnson and D'Antre Robinson. Staples also goes in-depth on the defensive tackle position and how Belichick and staff have moved pieces around in the past to field a successful unit despite any personnel shortcomings. 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