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Timing and the Need for UNC FB Information - Greg/Tommy Daily Dec 10, 2025

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Inside Carolina's senior reporter Greg Barnes outlines the check list for Bill Belichick and his staff and the need for information as North Carolina football heads into 2026. The differences in the NFL and college offseason, timing of change and priorities are all covered in today's edition. 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.

Chaos, CFP, and the ACC vs Notre Dame - Greg/Tommy Daily Dec 09, 2025

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A new show dedicated to the daily grind at Inside Carolina features senior reporter Greg Barnes joining Tommy Ashley for the latest on the North Carolina Tar Heels. Today's show includes Monday and Tuesday's show discussing the chaos surrounding the ACC, the college football playoff and the battle between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Atlantic Coast Conference. 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: UNC's Throwback Week Dec 08, 2025

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North Carolina capped off a statement week with an 81–61 win over Georgetown, just days after walking into Rupp Arena and beating Kentucky on its own floor. On this episode of the Coast to Coast, Joey Powell is joined by Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran to break down the Heels’ growing identity, what these two very different wins reveal, and where the team is heading as the schedule eases for a few weeks. 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 Bodies Up, Blows Out Georgetown Dec 08, 2025

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Georgetown came into the Smith Center intent to getting physical with North Carolina, and the approach worked early on as the Hoyas kept things tight. But Henri Veesaar flashed hot scoring 12 of his 18 in the first half, while his running mate Caleb Wilson quietly dropped in 20 and 14 to lead the Tar Heels to the 81-61 win. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the win and the performance of Hubert Davis’s 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.

Noon Dish: 2026 UNC Football Signing Day Special Dec 03, 2025

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In the first full recruiting cycle in the Bill Belichick era, North Carolina sought to fill needs across the board, especially in the lines of scrimmage. In flipping key pieces to the future away from established blue blood programs, the coaching staff accomplished the first step in the process of rebuilding the program’s image heading into 2026. Inside Carolina recruiting expert Don Callahan and senior reporter Greg Barnes join Tommy Ashley to discuss the signings and the important aspects of the day and offseason for the Tar Heels. 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: Big Shots, Big Men Lead Heels Over Kentucky Dec 03, 2025

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North Carolina found its way late in Rupp Arena, and in the process, may have found its best option at point guard going forward. Freshman Derek Dixon hit a big three pointer and a late layup to push the Tar Heels to a 67-64 win over a desperate Kentucky team on Tuesday night. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Dewey Burke joined Tommy Ashley to break down the win and the highlights from a tough, much needed UNC victory. 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.

All Things UNC with Greg Barnes Dec 02, 2025

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Now back on the Inside Carolina beat, Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley and Don Callahan for an All Things UNC show discussing Bill Belichick’s first season, football recruiting and lessons learned from the 2025 season for the coaching staff. Barnes and crew discuss what moves the needle in a positive direction this offseason in the Kenan Football Center and how the prospects for 2026 can improve with the fanbase and observers of the program. Barnes and Ashley also discuss Carolina Basketball, briefly share thoughts on the Kentucky matchup and how the NIL landscape has impacted both major sports programs at UNC. 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: Heels Split Week; UK Awaits Dec 01, 2025

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A Thanksgiving trip to Fort Myers yielded mixed results for Carolina Basketball. After a few days back in Chapel Hill, they'll head to Lexington where Kentucky awaits a renewal of a Blue Blood battle. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join Joey Powell to discuss last week and look ahead to the Wildcats. 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 Day After: On to 2026 Nov 30, 2025

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Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley for a season postmortem after North Carolina's blow out defeat on Saturday night against NC State. The IC trio discusses what’s needed headed into the offseason to rejuvenate a fan base and program after a brutal 2025 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.

Special: Jackson Watkins's on "Dream On - From Basketball to Biscuits" Nov 28, 2025

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For decades, kids across the south have dreamed of wearing the Carolina uniform every time they pick up a basketball. Jackson Watkins lived that dream. As a student who made the JV squad in Chapel Hill and eventually walked on to the Varsity roster, Watkins's ride gave him rivalry wins, a Final Four, and other experiences that most couldn't imagine. His journey led to his new book, "Dream On - From Basketball to Biscuits", and he joins Joey Powell to talk about all that led to it. The book is now available for preorder on Shopify: https://dreamonbook.myshopify.com/products/dream-on-paperback 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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