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It was a tough weekend for Carolina Basketball (1:49) and Adam has some thoughts on people's reactions (18:21). Then, former Tar Heel great and longtime NBA coach John Kuester joins the Pod to talk his Tar Heel playing days, learning from Coach Smith and his successful NBA coaching career (25:44). Plus: women's basketball is playing well (1:03:18), #VacationFromLife (1:06:16), we announce the next #RoadHouseChallenge (1:11:59) and more

It's a #SadFriday because Carolina continues to struggle and has a difficult road ahead (1:08). Then, freshman guard Jeremiah Francis joins the Pod to talk his recovery from injury, his dedication to rehab and the challenge of suddenly starting in the ACC (21:36). Plus: a respectful #FiveSecondChallenge (46:50), Jones does NOT keep his promise to stay calm during #HCYJT (52:44), Adam has a Li'l Sebastian List (1:06:43) and #StoryTime about watching a game in enemy territory (1:16:48)

Roy Williams Live - 1/6/2020

Carolina basketball took a disappointing loss on Saturday...where do the Heels go from here (2:54)? Then, an incredible interview with Howard Lee on growing up as an African-American in the deep south, becoming mayor of Chapel Hill (and eventually a State Senator), his friendship with Coach Smith, Charlie Scott's impact on basketball and society and much, much more (20:08). Plus: Carolina made an assistant coaching change in football (1:21:32), Josh Pastner is Adam's boy (1:24:59) and the excitement for "Top Gun: Maverick" is growing (1:38:37)

We're back after the holiday break and starting 2020 in a big way: Carolina basketball has won two in a row and is playing better, but suffered another key injury (4:30). Tar Heel football closed the 2019 season in impressive fashion and there is a lot of excitement for Carolina's future (20:53). Then, the governor of the state of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, joins the Pod to talk being a Tar Heel fan, his favorite Carolina memories and give an official position on roundabouts (33:05). Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (56:55), "The Aristocrat of Tenderness" (1:01:41), #HCYJT for the ACC Network's Player of the Decade (1:11:33), the angriest rendition of "Let It Go" in history (1:18:13) and is Jones trying to give himself a nickname (1:25:21)?

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)

Mack Brown Live - Bowl Edition 12/16/19

Carolina is playing a regular season game in Carmichael for the first time since the 1980s and we get you ready for the throwback match-up with Wofford: Preview the Terriers (6:16) Phil Ford joins the Pod to talk playing in Carmichael, his favorite memories from the building and the nuances of being a Tar Heel point guard (17:46) We re-watch a Carmichael Classic as No. 1 Carolina hosts No. 2 Virginia from January 9th, 1982 (49:50)

Roy Williams Live - 12/9/19

Carolina Basketball's rotten week got worse at Virginia, BUT Armando Bacot isn't hurt and Jeremiah Francis and Anthony Harris played for the first time...we look at all the storylines from Charlottesville (6:11). Then, the producer of the ACC Network's "All-Access: A Season With Carolina Basketball" Chris Duzan joins the Pod to talk being embedded with the Tar Heels, how he prepared to meet Coach Williams and how many hours of footage it takes to make one show (27:17). Plus: the Tar Heels are going to the Military Bowl (1:05:10), Mack Brown's savvy PR move (1:11:01), Carolina soccer's heartbreak (1:13:23) and a listener assisted #VacationFromLife (1:28:15)

It was a long night for Carolina Basketball on Wednesday...we talk about the game and where the Heels go from here (4:02). Then, Brandon Robinson joins the Pod to talk his evolving role on the team, update us on the team gaming rankings, discuss the All-Access show and give a PSA about fan/player interactions on social media (17:03) Plus: a Bowl game (and one of our best) #FiveSecondChallenge (52:27), #LilSebastian List (1:00:32), info on upcoming events (1:08:14) and we close the week with a #StoryTime (1:20:08)

Roy Williams Live - 12/2/19

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)

Mack Brown Live - 11/25/19

Carolina took care of business against Mercer and enjoyed a perfect Senior Day...we break down the special Saturday in Kenan (4:32). This is our only Pod of the week so we look ahead to busy week of action with Carolina Football visiting NC State with bowl eligibility on the line (17:43) and Carolina Basketball matching up with a tough field in the Battle 4 Atlantis (22:28). Then, one of our most popular guests, Freddie Kiger, joins the Pod to talk Coach Smith, Coach Brown, the changing TV industry and being a part of an intramural dynasty in Chapel Hill (28:17). Plus: Coach Brown's comments from Monday (1:17:02), did Christian Laettner TRY to run over Jeff Denny (1:28:13)? and an update on Tar Heel great Lennie Rosenbluth (1:35:15)