Carolina Insider

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 is heading to Winston-Salem to face Wake Forest and we preview the match-up (4:47) then one of Carolina Football's all-time greats, Natrone Means, joins the Pod to talk playing for Mack Brown, his coaching career and which famous Tar Heel defenders he trucked in practice (19:59). Also, the basketball schedule is out and we take a look at Carolina's difficult 2019-20 slate (1:08:12). Plus: Adam's List (1:20:46), #ChristmasMovieMadLibs (1:24:09) and our statement on the (obviously false) accusations against the official horse of the Pod, Justify (1:33:54).

Mack Brown Live from 9/9/19

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).

Mack Brown Live from 9/2/19

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)

The 2019 Football season is here and we get you ready with a South Carolina preview (2:36) and double FB guests. First, Tar Heel tailback Michael Carter joins the Pod to talk Carolina's talented running back room, Sam Howell and give us some MCU help (19:41). Then, Myles Dorn joins the Pod to talk growing up in a Carolina household, the value of waking up early, his big-time style game and just how his brother ended up at NC State (32:30). Plus, a #FiveSecondChallenge on 1000-yard rushers (51:01), a Carolina basketball all-time villain team (1:05:37) and Adam gets admonished by Tommy Lasorda (1:13:56).

Mack Brown Live from 8/26/19

It's Game Week for Tar Heel Football and we touch on all the latest news (2:09) then Tar Heel defensive lineman Jason Strowbridge joins the Pod to talk training camp, expectations for his senior year and why he has pet snakes (13:20). Then, Adam crushes the Five Second Challenge (29:21), more ACC Network launch chatter (38:17), #WhatUp (43:04), #HCYJT sets the record straight on how good Michael Jordan was in college (44:01), a Tar Heel wedding update (47:53) and #StoryTime (51:46)

A quick check of Tar Heel news (3:29) then former Carolina AD Dick Baddour joins the Pod for the second time to receive his Poddy for "Best Interview" in 2017, tell the story of when Dean Smith first met Andy Griffith, give his thoughts on Mack Brown's return and explain where the best doughnuts in North Carolina reside. (7:41) Plus, Jones and Adam have dueling lists which include: the ACC Network launches (1:12:30), the Sun Bowl has a new title sponsor (1:19:31), Adam has inside info on Top Gun: Maverick (1:24:44) and beer and wine will be sold in Kenan Stadium (1:30:39)

We're BACK! Season Four of the Pod is underway with Tar Heel football Training Camp news (including the Heels naming Sam Howell the Blue Team QB) (2:59)...then starting offensive lineman Nick Polino joins the Pod to talk training camp, playing multiple positions on the offensive line and why his golf game was better 60 pounds ago. (15:20) Plus, Carolina Football Director of Communications and Branding, Jeremy Sharpe, joins the Pod to talk his new role at UNC, working with Mack Brown and advancing the Tar Heel FB brand. ALSO: Adam's List (59:38), #WhatUp (1:05:41), #HCYJT (1:12:18) and a Local News reading with a (shell)shockingly ironic ending (1:17:46).

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)

Former Tar Heel QB Jason Stanicek joins the Pod to talk choosing Carolina, playing for Mack Brown, running the option to perfection and shares advice for the current Tar Heel team (4:00). Plus, Jones and Adam pick their first Mack era to second Mack era (Mack-to-Mack) All-Carolina Football team (34:44).

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)