Carolina Insider

Mack Brown Live - 10/21/19

The Tar Heels played the longest game in ACC history and came up short...it was not fun. The guys recap the VT game (3:24) including Jones's harrowing journey through the crowd in postgame (21:20). Then, former Tar Heel linebacker and current country music star Chase Rice joins the Pod to talk his playing days, his career in music and the challenges in his life which led to his success (28:51). Plus: Adam's List (58:38), Jones tries Dark Mode (1:05:29) and Adam's NC State Fair food rankings (1:09:03)

Carolina travels to Blacksburg for a big Coastal Division match-up with Virginia Tech and the guys break down the game between the Heels and the Hokies (3:11). Then, fashion icon Alexander Julian joins the Pod to talk creating his brand, the process of adding argyle to the Carolina uniforms and his EPIC celebration of the 1982 National Championship (19:49). Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (1:07:15), #DuelingLists (1:12:19), a shocking twist in the NC State mascot wedding story (1:16:46), why are there so many pop-up Halloween stores? (1:27:13), Adam takes an unexpected #VacationFromLife (1:43:29) and, upon request, we replay the original #SeeYaLaterBigGrits story (1:46:55).

Mack Brown Live - 10/14/19

The Tar Heels had their open date and the guys give an update on where Carolina stands halfway through the season (5:47). Then the Vice Chancellor of Communications at UNC, Joel Curran, joins the Pod to talk effectively communicating the university message, what he learned working for Disney and a memorable mix-up with Michael Jordan in college (16:48). Plus: Adam's List (1:02:53), ACC Division shake-up suggestion (1:03:39), Jones has a #IDontEvenWantThis after setting off an alarm (1:29:47) and Adam takes a #VacationFromLife (1:34:42). WAIT THERE'S MORE: Audio of the Matt Merletti prank call which led to his marriage (1:41:49)

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 played well and picked up a win it needed in Atlanta on Saturday. Revisit the big win (1:42) including Mack Brown's post game comments (8:53). Then, former Tar Heel baseball player and coach Chad Holbrook joins the Pod to talk his family's experience with cancer, favorite memories from his playing and coaching days in Chapel Hill and how he almost made the Carolina basketball team late for a road game. (12:53) Plus, Jones and Adam reveal their official All-Time Carolina Basketball Villains list (49:21)

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)

Mack Brown Live from 9/30/19

Carolina nearly stunned Clemson in Kenan Stadium...how did the Tar Heels do it and how can they build off it moving forward (3:28)? Plus, the Heels tipped off basketball season with Late Night and have begun practice...the guys take an early look at the team (33:53). Then, UNC Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz joins the Pod to talk his groundbreaking concussion research, the challenges facing UNC, his history with athletics and his vision for Carolina's future (45:19). Plus: Adam's List (1:18:36) includes a Pod Auction Update (1:20:39) and Adam's full review of DaBaby's new album (1:24:54).

It's a huge weekend in Chapel Hill and we're responding with a huge Pod: No. 1 Clemson is coming to town and we discuss the tangle between the Tar Heels and the Tigers (7:15). Then, Carolina's starting quarterback, Sam Howell, joins the Pod to talk starting as a freshman, playing for Dre Bly in travel league baseball and his (nearly) undefeated record in Madden (26:57). Next, Chapel Hill legend Angelo Marrone, the owner of Italian Pizzeria 3, joins the Pod to talk living out the American Dream, his relationship with Carolina athletics and why Vince Carter calls him "meatballs" (48:02). Plus: #FiveSecondChallenge (1:11:07), our not official and way-too-early basketball preview (1:15:11), Jones has a list (1:23:46), we're auctioning off a guest spot on the Pod for a good cause (1:31:37) and a crime against camels makes up the #LocalNews reading (1:35:52).

Mack Brown Live from 9/23/19

Tough Saturday in Kenan as Carolina couldn't overcome its mistakes in a 34-31 loss (3:09). Then, former Tar Heel guard and current UNCG head coach Wes Miller joins the Pod to talk Tar Heel memories, building a program, learning from Coach Williams and Wes's incredible hair (23:44). Plus: Adam's (Li'l Sebastian) List (1:00:18), Jones gives you a (useful?) life hack (1:06:04) and a double #HCYJT (1:09:45)

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)

Mack Brown Live from 9/16/19