Tar Heel Blog Podcast: for North Carolina Tar Heels fans

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-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of the ACC Tournament Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Preview the Notre Dame game Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 after a win Sunday over Georgia Tech Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Heels' January schedule Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 leave a five-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 finally made his season debut Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. We will be back next week to discuss this weekend's basketball game against Georgia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the women's soccer team's brutal loss to UCLA in the National Championship Game. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. We will be back next week to discuss this weekend's basketball game against Georgia Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 silly fashion. Finally, we discuss the women's basketball team winning the Phil Knight Invitational. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Tomorrow we will be back next week to discuss the ACC championship game for football, this weekend's basketball game, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 against Clemson. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already through, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. Tomorrow we will be back to discuss Carolina basketball's brutal weekend in Portland. Until then, Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 basketball team taking down James Madison to keep their #1 spot in the AP poll. We preview the Phil Knight Invitational, and discuss how we do not need it to ruin our Thanksgiving. Discussing the women's field hockey team winning the national championship, putting the cherry on top of Erin Matson's GOAT'd career. Finally, we discuss UNC women's basketball entering the top 10 in the AP poll, and expectations for the season. Please be sure to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already, and also be sure to leave a five-star review. We will be back next week to discuss the outcome of the Phil Knight Invitational, the football game against NC State, and more! Until then, Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 how far we think the Heels can get into the tournament, which just so happens to turn into a Duke roasting fest, because why not? Be sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already, and please leave us a five-star review if you feel inclined to do so. Also, while you're here, be sure to check out http://breakingt.com/TarHeelBlog and pick up new t-shirt designs from our good friends at BreakingT. They have been on fire as of late, releasing a lot of cool new UNC t-shirt designs so you can look great while enjoying March Madness. There's even some shirts to commemorate UNC spoiling Duke's party a couple of weeks ago, if that level of petty is your thing. We'll be back next week to hopefully discuss UNC's wins this weekend, but we will also discuss their exit if it comes down to that. We suppose. Stay safe, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 fans crying, Handshakegate, and the delusion that UNC has become the Blue Devils' “little brother.” We discuss the ACC Tournament, and whether or not UNC has enough left in the tank to make a run. We pick teams that aren't in Carolina blue that we think could spoil the party in Brooklyn for the tournament favorite Blue Devils. Be sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already, and please leave us a five-star review if you feel inclined to do so. Also, while you're here, be sure to check out http://breakingt.com/TarHeelBlog and pick up new t-shirt designs from our good friends at BreakingT. They have been on fire as of late, releasing a lot of cool new UNC t-shirt designs so you can look great while enjoying March Madness. There's even some shirts to commemorate UNC spoiling Duke's party, if that level of petty is your thing. We'll be back next week to discuss Selection Sunday, and the results of the ACC Tournament. Stay safe, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Heels and Syracuse, and how Caleb Love saved the day with his play in the final minutes. We preview the game against Duke, and let out some frustration when it comes to Coach K's “Curtain Call.” Preview the ACC women's basketball tournament bracket, and discuss UNC's chances to win the ACC Tournament championship. Be sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already, and please leave us a five-star review if you feel inclined to do so. We will be back next week to recap the women's run in the tournament, and preview the ACC men's basketball tournament as well. Stay safe, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 game, and discussing how Brady Manek has become such a potent offensive weapon. UNC women's basketball's massive glow-up this season, and their big win over the Cardinals. Previewing this Saturday's men's game against NC State Be sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already, and please leave us a five-star review if you feel inclined to do so. We will be back in a couple of weeks with an update on the fall sports situation if we have one, but if not we will do our best to entertain all of you one way or another in this tough times. Stay safe, be kind to one another, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 see them involved in. Storm Duck showing out to open his sophomore campaign, and we ponder if he will be able to continue his success. Best/worst of the game. Be sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already, and please leave us a five-star review if you feel inclined to do so. We will be back next week with some post-game analysis of the Charlotte game and any other topics that we deem important in Tar Heel Nation. Stay safe, be kind to one another, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this will have on Carolina football, and whether or not it’s time for the ACC to have a little talk. The Ivy League being the first conference to cancel fall sports. The Black Lives Matter video that was released by the Carolina basketball program. Best/worst of the last couple of weeks. Be sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already, and please leave us a five-star review if you feel inclined to do so. We will be back in a couple of weeks with an update on the fall sports situation if we have one, but if not we will do our best to entertain all of you one way or another in this tough times. Stay safe, be kind to one another, WEAR A MASK, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 attempted to navigate restarting their seasons, and whether or not it would be smart for college sports to take place this calendar year. Whether or not Roy Williams will and should coach should the NCAA give the green light. UNC’s new place in college football recruiting, and how amazing it’s been to have Mack Brown back. Best/worst of the last couple of months Be sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already, and please leave us a five-star review if you feel inclined to do so. We are going to do our best to be back on a more regular basis to hang out with all of you, and discuss anything and everything we can that revolves around the Tar Heels. Stay safe, be kind to one another, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 commitment.) Two more scores in-state for the Tar Heels. While the state is on lockdown, is Mack Brown the new Governor? Wilson: a hyper-athletic man for 325 pounds, and how he defies the often difficult high school offensive lineman evaluation process. Dillworth: safety? Linebacker? Swiss Army Knife? How does Jay Bateman plan on deploying guys like him, Gabe Stephens, Ja’Quirious Conley, and Dontavious Nash? (Hint, its gonna be fun.) Do we play two 2021 seasons at this point? We were brief today, but we needed to laud the fact that Carolina is #2 in the country in football recruiting. If you like us, subscribe. Go Heels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 covering the ACC Tournament as the world came to a stop on March 11th; A fact not previously discussed: what Carolina basketball did that Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Virginia, and most every other national contender didn’t do in 2020; How are we going to get football started on time? CAN we get football started on time? SHOULD we get football started on time? Best memes to come out of the COVID era. These are weird times, and with no actual sports to really talk about, we’re open to suggestions! Here’s hoping y’all enjoy some rambling and are staying indoors and healthy. Til next time, Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, I realize Boston College is Jesuit). Notre Dame still intrigues Chad, as it has for the whole season. Duke should cruise through to Friday, as Wake, Pitt, and State stand in their way. Can Florida State actually pull the clean sweep on the regular season and tournament? The three “football schools” in the conference occupy the early slot on Wednesday and Thursday, and there’s probably some chaos potential. You found us, don’t lose us. Subscribe on your podcast purveyor of choice, leave us a 5-star review (speaking of 5-stars, look at Mack Brown’s recruiting) on Apple Podcasts and I’ll read it on the air! Keep it locked, and Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some point, what does Roy Williams do with a roster that has been so decimated by injury? How do the Heels muster up the energy to not fold in the last five minutes of a game going forward? And yes, by popular demand, we put on our #NCStateFan tinfoil hats and talk about the refs. You found us, don’t lose us. Subscribe on your podcast app of choice, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we will read it on the air. Even if its sad. Like this episode, no doubt, is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Carolina basketball back? Well, possibly, as the Heels posted two double-digit conference wins with a depleted roster. Is the Tar Heel Blog Podcast back? Yessir. Host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) is joined by Akil Gurupuran (@akillesheel17) and Al Hood (@albhood) to talk about a litany of happenings in Carolina basketball, and beyond. We start on a somber note, talking about memories of the late Kobe Bryant. The obvious Michael Jordan juxtapositions hit close to home as Carolina fans, but we tried to eulogize him and put into context his passing as best we could. The win against Miami: the Brandon Robinson show takes a backseat (in our discussion, at least) to some nice things we saw from Armando Bacot and grad transfers Christian Keeling and Justin Pierce. Also, the catharsis of building a lead, maintaining a lead, and ending a long losing streak. We danced on State’s grave, through the lens of Robinson the absolute warrior, and Garrison Brooks, emerging superstar. And yes, we trashed State as a program and fanbase a little bit. Finally, we wrap by quickly discussing whether the Heels can navigate the tough back end of the schedule and get back in the NCAA Tournament discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North Carolina Tar Heels went into Raleigh and managed to come away with a win, despite NC State being favored and UNC being seemingly very bad for the first time in a long time. To discuss the game (and more), Lauren welcomes Backing the Pack's Steven Muma. Subscribe to your favorite ACC Podcast Network to make sure you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren is joined by Brendan Marks of The Athletic to discuss the fallout of the rumors around Justin Fuente to Baylor, ACC legend Luke Keuchly's retirement, and the weekend's upcoming basketball matchups. Can UNC take the rematch with Pitt? What is the deal with Virginia? How will the Duke-Louisville showdown go? 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey guys, we’re back! We apologize for being away so long, but to be very blunt: things haven’t been very enjoyable to discuss. Regardless, Brandon Anderson (@THBBrandon) and Tanya Bondurant (@tanyabondurant) are back with the first episode of What in Tar Nation for the new decade! In this episode we discuss: All of the pain and suffering that has transpired since the loss to Virginia Brandon Robinson’s questionable status following his car accident The preview for UNC vs. Pitt Round 2: can this team find a way to strike gold and win an ACC road game? (Spoiler: our hopes aren’t high) Best and worst of the week returns! Yes, we found some things to be positive about As always, be sure to subscribe to Tar Heel Blog on whichever podcast streaming service you prefer. We plan to be back with you all sometime next week with more hot takes, more therapy sessions, and who knows, maybe we’ll even get to discuss something positive with men’s basketball by then! Hey, I’m trying here, give me a break. Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SB Nation's Caroline Darney jumps on with Lauren to discuss Clemson's historic win in Chapel Hill, Virginia's struggles, and all things ACC basketball. Subscribe to your favorite ACC podcast network to make sure you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clemson Tigers are playing in a huge game coming up...CAN THEY WIN IN CHAPEL HILL? Oh, yeah, and they have that little old National Championship game on Monday night. Kelly Gramlich of the ACC Network joins Lauren to discuss the CFP and all the upcoming ACC basketball this weekend. Make sure you subscribe to your favorite ACC team's podcast network so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welp, there have been a lot of ACC games now, but we still know not a lot. SB Nation's Caroline Darney joins Lauren to discuss the action, including the high-octane ND-Syracuse, the continued struggles of UNC, Duke's extended bench, and Virginia's defense. Don't forget to subscribe to your favorite ACC feed so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2019-2020 Carolina basketball is off to a disappointing 8-6 start, and the 13-point home loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday officially has us pressing the panic button. Welcome back to Between the Banners, the UNC basketball pod hosted by Tar Heel Blog! Host Chad Floyd is joined by Al Hood and Joe Carpenter to bemoan the issues, and try to find some positives. Discussed: Well, WTF was that Georgia Tech game? Is this roster inherently flawed, or are injuries the root of the Heels’ struggles? Can we expect anything more from Justin Pierce or Christian Keeling? What about Cole Anthony’s return? What’s the best case/worst case, and can the Heels turn it around and at least make an NCAA Tournament appearance? It’s bad right now, but it was a lively discussion and we hope you take a listen. After you do, go ahead and leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Til next time, Go Heels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year, ACC Fans! The News & Observer's Joe Giglio joins Lauren to talk about all the Bowl games and the upcoming ACC slate in basketball. Who is the ACC Coastal favorite next season? Will Virginia Tech be a tournament team? All that and more on this week's episode! Be sure to subscribe to your favorite ACC feed to make sure you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The North Carolina Tar Heels won their first bowl game in six years, and did so handily. Carolina beat Temple by a modest score of 55-13 in the 2019 Northrup Grumman Military Bowl, so we had to talk about it! Guest Al Hood (@albhood) was on site in Annapolis for the massacre, so he graciously joined host Chad Floyd (@Chad_Floyd) to talk about what it looked like from Maryland. Discussed: The sights and sounds of the Military Bowl, Annapolis, and its small-town feel. Al’s favorite play(s) to happen right in front of him. Phil Longo’s new package for goal-line offense. Phil Longo’s ruthless “Philly Special” playcall to put the Heels up 41-6. Phil Longo’s tactful approach to padding stats, as Dyami Brown, Dazz Newsome, and Michael Carter all eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark at their respective positions. Gushing over the trajectory of Carolina’s football program as it sits right now— a time-honored tradition on this here podcast. If you like what we do, tell us! Hit subscribe on your podcast app of choice, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so your bumbling host can read it on air. Go Heels! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t Punt to Gio is back with a vengeance, as its time to put a bow on Mack Brown’s first full recruiting class as head coach at North Carolina. Host Chad Floyd is joined by Jake Lawrence to (yet again) sing Brown’s praises for doing an admirable, if not recently-unprecedented, job of locking up a lot of the top talent in the state of North Carolina. Discussed: Bringing in the headliners, especially in the trenches. The skill position talent: we might not see the returns on it immediately, but its definitely there. How the quarterback room shapes up for the next 5 years. Way too much excitement about this defensive class. Superlatives! Highest upside, favorite player, biggest sleeper, you name it. There are approximately seven defensive players better than any Carolina has signed in the past five years in this class alone. If you like what we do, don’t be shy! Leave us a comment to let us know what you think, fire up Apple Podcasts and drop us a 5-star review, and please PLEASE go ahead and subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SB Nation's Caroline Darney joins Lauren to talk about North Carolina (OMG Cole Anthony is hurt) and go in-depth on all of their favorite ACC Network commercials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices