Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

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IC Daily: UNC Hoops Halfway Home, Veesaar's Impact Jan 13, 2026

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Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the first half of North Carolina's basketball and how the metrics do not match up with the overall record. Barnes and Ashley dig into those numbers and what they could mean for Hubert Davis's team when March rolls around. Finally, though plus/minus is a flawed stat, Henri Veesaar's impact when on and off the floor cannot be overlooked. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: Billy Edwards, Jr. Looks to Make Big Impact at UNC Jan 12, 2026

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Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to talk about the journey of Billy Edwards, Jr. and the impact the veteran quarterback can make on the North Carolina football team on and off the field. Barnes discusses the need of a NCAA waiver to compete in his sixth collegiate season and highlights former Tar Heel Bryn Renner's thoughts on what Bill Belichick and UNC are getting in Edwards. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coast to Coast: What's "Real" for UNC Hoops? Jan 12, 2026

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After a week off during which North Carolina had time to work on itself, the Tar Heels dealt with more of their recent issues in hanging on to eke past Wake Forest at home. While the Tar Heels still stand at 14-2 on the season, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to try and decipher how much of that record is legitimate and how much of it is a mirage. The Coast to Coast is delivered by Salvio's Pizzeria in Cary, an award-winning, go-to local pizza spot for game days, catering, family meals, events, and more. They've been serving Tar Heel fans for over twenty years. Pickup, delivery, or dine in. More info at https://www.salviospizza.com. The Caleb Wilson Segment is brought to you by Alex Swire-Clark. http://AlexSwire-Clark.com. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Postgame: UNC Does Just Enough, Beats Wake Forest 87-84 Jan 11, 2026

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Inside Carolina's lead basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to break down North Carolina's 87-84 win against ACC rival Wake Forest in the Smith Center. Harrington and Ashley discuss Carolina's struggled defending Wake's Juke Harris and Nate Calmese in the second half while it was UNC's interior of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar - again - that carried the Heels to the win. Key performances by Jaydon Young and late free throws by Jarin Stevenson helped Hubert Davis's squad get past the Deacs and move to 17-2 on the season. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: UNC Seeks 500th Win in Smith Center Jan 09, 2026

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Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the Smith Center's 40 year history as Hubert Davis's team looks to notch the 500th win in the legendary building on Saturday against Wake Forest. Barnes discusses his favorite moment covering games in the Dean Dome and what's next for the arena. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scouting UNC's Portal: Thompkins, Threatt, Kekahuna, Humphrey and Warren Jan 09, 2026

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Inside Carolina's lead football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to break down five of North Carolina's recent portal additions. Staples and Ashley discuss the offensive side of the ball with linemen Sean Thompkins and Andrew Threatt, receivers Trech Kekahuna and Mason Humphrey and tight end Jaxxon Warren. The discussions revolves around each player's performance so far in their college careers as well as fit and potential impact for Bill Belichick's UNC team. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: UNC's Quarterback Room Set Jan 08, 2026

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Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss North Carolina's quarterbacks and how the players in the room potentially fit into Bobby Petrino's offense and style of play calling. Barnes and Ashley also discuss the approach of Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi in the transfer portal at the QB position and others with the knowledge that UNC has many roster holes to fill beyond just the signal caller. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: Retention of Top Talent Key for UNC Success Jan 07, 2026

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Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the news that North Carolina wide receiver Jordan Shipp has re-signed with the Tar Heels. Barnes and Ashley discuss the importance of retention for team chemistry and cohesion in the portal era. UNC continues to fill the roster via the portal, but retaining Shipp, edge Melkart Abou-Jaoude, running back Demon June and Leroy Jackson as well as defensive back Jaiden Patterson and others will aid in the process of team building with another year of 50 plus roster additions. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reaction: UNC Adds Texas A&M Transfer Miles O'Neill to QB Room Jan 06, 2026

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Inside Carolina's football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to break down the addition of Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill to the North Carolina QB room. O'Neill will have three years of eligibility left and was recruited to College Station by UNC offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino. The 6-5, 220 pounder played his senior high school season for the national renowned Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey and saw limited action for the Aggies in the first two seasons at A&M. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IC Daily: Do the Numbers Tell UNC's Tale? Jan 06, 2026

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Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the metrics and how Hubert Davis's team compares nationally - and to last season's version - in the important numbers from the basketball court. Barnes and Ashley dig into efficiency on both ends of the floor as well as how the strength of schedule and style of play has affected the perception of the Tar Heels to date. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show: –> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports. This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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