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The Tar Heels are heading into the second half of the ACC season and we talk about where Carolina is and where it can go (3:24).Then, Garrison Brooks (AKA Mr. Pickle...AKA Lil Gerb) joins the Pod to talk his excellent play, trying to become a better leader, interning at a radio station, his favorite movies and which teammate is ready to break out (18:06).Plus: a nearly impossible #FiveSecondChallenge (46:16), Adam's List (53:51) includes an attempt to steal the Magna Carta (1:02:19) and we go through the "Far Away Tar Heel" emails for our ticket giveaway (1:07:40)
It's our final Pod of 2019 and it is our biggest Pod ever!Basketball is trying to turn around a slide while playing out west (3:57), Football has a big National Signing Day (22:01) and we preview the Military Bowl match-up with Temple (31:18).Then, John Woodard, the owner of the Sutton's Drug Store, joins the Pod to tell stories of his multiple decades on the 100 Block of Franklin Street (39:05)Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (1:12:05) and Adam's List (1:18:29)Next, IT'S THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (1:30:37) which includes National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation going through the #RoadHouseChallenge (1:44:11)
It was a busy and successful Thanksgiving for the Tar Heels and we will talk about it all.Carolina basketball bounced back from a loss to Michigan to pick up its biggest win of the young season and take third place in the Battle 4 Atlantis (3:06). Plus, after a sluggish first half, Tar Heel football dominated NC State on the way to bowl eligibility (22:29).Then, fresh off winning the program's second consecutive (and eighth overall) national championship, Carolina Field Hockey coach Karen Shelton and ACC POY/NCAA Tournament MVP Erin Matson join the Pod to talk being the champs, how/why the Tar Heels are so successful and setup a Pod Field Hockey challenge (37:46).Also: Jones's All-ACC votes (Adam doesn't have one...no big deal) (1:02:09), Adam's List (1:09:53) and a #VacationFromLife involving Big Grits, the Bahamas and Old Town Road (1:20:37)
Carolina basketball and football were both in action late last week and we break down the Tar Heels' win over Gardner-Webb in hoops (3:25) and game with Pittsburgh in football (15:55).Then, Carolina grad and soon-to-be NASA Astronaut, Zena Cardman, joins the Pod to talk BEING A FREAKING ASTRONAUT, the most realistic space movies and if there is life outside of Earth (33:03).Plus: FB All-ACC voting is coming soon...which Tar Heels should be involved (58:00), Brandon Robinson is trying to help with Hurricane relief (1:00:05) and Adam's List (1:03:20)
Carolina basketball worked its way past UNCW on Friday night and the guys recap the win (4:58).Then, Jones and Adam preview the Thursday night football showdown with Pitt as Carolina looks to take a big step towards bowl eligibility (20:48).Next, an awesome interview with former Tar Heel basketball assistant coach Dave Hanners who tells stories about the eight-point-in-17-second comeback in Carmichael, the 1993 National Championship, Jerry Stackhouse, Rasheed Wallace, Coach Smith's retirement and much, much more (31:54).Plus, Adam's List (1:29:19) and should we get a "Socket Shelf" (1:38:33)?
Adam is back and the guys go through a quick news catch-up on Tar Heel football and Carolina basketball (3:18). Then, Sean May joins the Pod to talk the upcoming basketball season, Carolina Basketball's purposeful approach to social media and how the Tar Heels run an official visit when a recruit comes to campus (14:05).Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (48:30), Adam's List (53:14), #HCYJT (1:01:23) and the classic 80s comedy, Ghostbusters, goes through the #RoadHouseChallenge (1:08:24).
Carolina is heading to Atlanta for a HUGE game in the Tar Heel season against Georgia Tech...the guys break down the match-up with the Yellow Jackets (4:02).Then, former Tar Heel defensive back Matt Merletti joins the Pod for an awesome interview on the Butch Davis era in Chapel Hill, how a prank call to an NFL cheerleader changed his life forever and why Osama Bin Laden knew Matt's name and wanted him dead (23:16).Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (1:08:45) and Adam's List includes: Carolina Starter jackets (1:17:47), a City Planner claps back at Adam's roundabout complaints (1:21:06), Reba McIntyre gets sold short (#IDontEvenWantThis) (1:25:39) and some more Tar Heel basketball nuggets (1:31:48)
Carolina is hosting Appalachian State for the first time since 1940 and we break down the match-up between the Tar Heels and Mountaineers (4:41).Then, Tar Heel DB Myles Wolfolk joins the Pod to talk having the "dawg" mentality, the value of a packed stadium, explains an easy way to pronounce his last name and clarifies the rules surrounding the Tar Heel Turnover Belt. (20:54)Plus, the #FiveSecondChallenge (52:14), Adam's List (56:20), join the #TarHeelBroHug movement (1:00:16) and Adam's HOT TAKE on Rameses Jr. (1:09:15)
Carolina's comeback ran out of time against Wake Forest and we recap the match-up with the Deacons (3:58). Then, former Tar Heel guard Dante Calabria joins the Pod to talk his Carolina career, making the most of playing overseas and what it was like being a heartthrob in college. (36:25)Plus, Adam's List (1:09:07), more on the "TBA" Basketball schedule (1:10:59), a #LocalNews reading all the way from Iceland (1:15:06) and a #StoryTime involving bro hugs, angry South Carolina fans and Leaky Black. (1:20:04)
Carolina Football moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2014 and we break down the win over Miami (3:49) and the incredible atmosphere in Kenan Stadium (26:52).Then, former Tar Heel point guard Quentin Thomas joins the Pod to talk about his time at Carolina, his musical career, 2005 vs. 2009 and whether he ever thought the "QQQQ" chant was a "boooo" (48:40).Next, we recorded a little earlier than normal so we let you listen to some of Mack Brown's comments from his Monday press conference to keep you up-to-date on all the latest news (1:22:27).Plus, Adam's List (1:32:35), #LocalNews about the Jeep stuck in the ocean during Hurricane Dorian (1:37:00), a listener submitted #SoClassy (1:46:22) and Sebastian The Ibis doesn't even want this (1:47:27).
The Tar Heels open their home schedule against Miami and we preview the match-up with the Hurricanes (5:55). Then, former-QB-now-LB Chazz Surratt joins the Pod to talk making the position change, his thoughts on the turnover belt and the satisfaction of hitting the timer after making a sweet move in chess (22:13).Plus, Adam goes through the #FiveSecondChallenge (43:08) and Rick Steinbacher reviews game day changes in Chapel Hill (51:15).Then, Adam's List (1:00:56), what's the biggest Tar Heel FB win of the modern era (1:10:41) and a #HCYJT for a poor effort at an all-decade basketball team (1:21:10).
Carolina football picked up an enormous win over South Carolina and we break it all down: Mack Brown's dance, Dyami Brown's catch, Sam Howell's performance and much more (2:21). Then, national champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist and Women's World Cup champion Heather O'Reilly joins the Pod to talk her time at Carolina, her new role at UNC, covering this summer's Women's World Cup for Fox, the coolest thing she has ever done with her gold medals and teaches us how to sound smart when talking soccer (29:13).Plus, Adam's List includes: more basketball villain talk, turnover belts, poetry corner and why won't Twitter just let us see the latest tweets (#IDontEvenWantThis)? (1:02:52)
Tar Heel Football is deep into training camp and the guys break down the major story lines thus far (2:05) then Director of Kenan Stadium James Spurling joins the Pod to talk his history with Chapel Hill and Carolina, managing Kenan and how he remembers which of his 72 keys goes to which door (28:11).Plus, an all-time Adam's List (54:14) includes: someone is putting up pictures of Big Grits all over the world...seriously (1:00:38), Adam takes an enormous L versus an escalator (1:16:50) and the return of #WorkingForTheBubble (1:25:45)
The ACC Kick-off event was last week including preseason predictions and All-ACC teams (2:39), Carolina Football has new facilities (9:35), Carolina Basketball is getting its own ACC Network All-Access series (12:00) and former Tar Heel Deon Thompson joins the Pod to talk his Carolina career, a decade overseas and his Roy Williams tattoo (14:42)Plus, Adam's List (43:51), "Top Gun Maverick" trailer (45:15) and double #LocalNews readings (58:03)
Lots of Tar Heel news including the Battle 4 Atlantis field being set (4:37), Carolina BB will play Wofford in Carmichael (7:45), football season is creeping closer (14:16) and the ACC announced its new bowl tie-ins (18:25). Then, 2009 Final Four MOP Wayne Ellington joins the Pod to talk his time at Carolina, a decade in the NBA and if Carolina fans should forgive Gerald Henderson (28:05).Adam's List (50:16) includes ACC Network talk (55:22), a new #ChristmasInJuly MadLibs (1:02:22) and Jones gives himself a #SoClassy for helping a woman order a Dr. Pepper.Plus, you asked and we answered, a Pod AMA (1:12:08)
Tar Heel news catch-up (3:40) then Carolina and NBA great Sam Perkins joins the Pod to talk winning the 1982 championship, his battles with Ralph Sampson, playing for both Dean Smith and Bob Knight and becoming the first real "stretch four" in basketball (9:10). Plus, Adam's List (40:35) includes an outright attack on backpacks (42:39), an in-depth explanation of alternate timelines in Back to the Future (50:31) and Adam plays golf for the first time (55:25).Then, the event of the summer, The 2019 Poddy Awards! (58:15)
It's a Summer Blockbuster Pod! The Heels had three players chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft (2:18), Jones and Adam have watched some pick up basketball (11:33) and Carolina's new women's basketball coach, Courtney Banghart, joins the Pod to talk coming to Carolina, how to be an effective leader and ALMOST being on "The Amazing Race" (19:33).Then, Theo Pinson and Joel Berry join the Pod to talk their professional basketball experiences and tell some of their favorite stories from their time at Carolina (39:50).Plus, Adam's List (1:00:26), the toughest defeats of the Roy Williams era (1:08:40), Jones's seersucker commencement speech (1:13:51), an awesome #WhatUp (1:22:20) and a textbook #HCYJT (1:24:43).Then, "Back to the Future" goes through the #RoadHouseChallenge (1:27:15) and Jones and Adam reveal this year's Poddy nominees (2:12:13).
Carolina Baseball's season ends in the Super Regional ending the UNC Athletic year (3:30) and former Tar Heel Basketball Assistant Joe Holladay joins The Pod to talk working with Coach Williams for 20 years, what changed to allow the 2005 team to win it all and just how close was Kevin Durant to coming to Carolina (9:50).Adam's List (43:47) includes Traffic Circles causing tornadoes (50:56) and #ChristmasInJuly Mad Libs (52:47). PLUS: Skittles Vending Machines (56:02), New Pod World HQ update (57:38) and more!
Tar Heel news catch-up and Tar Heel Tour recap (3:35). Senior Associate AD Clint Gwaltney joins the Pod to talk playing for Mack Brown, his relationship with Roy Williams and the challenges of building a basketball schedule (17:15). Adam's List (52:18) includes a Top Rhymers in the Game update (1:00:02). Plus we have a #WhatUp (1:11:00), #HCYJT (1:13:04) and #IDontEvenWantThis (1:17:34)
For a new podcast feature we decide to pick three action/adventure films that are rated rotten on Rotten Tomatoes (Below 60%) that we think should be revisited and rated fresh! What action movies do you think should be fresh? If you like this segment be sure to rate and review us and we'll do more of these. Chase's List 3. Die Hard With A Vengeance 2. Roadhouse 1. Last Action Hero Kris's List 3. Sidekicks 2. Bondock Saints 1. Super Adam's List: 3. Matrix Revolutions 2. Speed Racer 1.The Mummy