Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

Basketball Special: Main Storylines For 2020-21 Season

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Martin, Greg Barnes and Sherrell McMillan discuss the top-10 storylines for UNC basketball as they enter the 2020-21 season. To learn more about...

The Vippolis Podcast: A Game Unlike Any Other

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina’s Taylor Vippolis is joined by fellow Tar Heel football lettermen Mike Ingersoll and EJ Wilson to discuss the biggest takeaways from...

The Day After: All About The Carolina Defense

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When a Big 12 game breaks out in Kenan Stadium, you do not normally spend a show discussing how the defensive performance helped win the game. When a...

The Game Plan: Rivalry Month Closes With Wake

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday marks the end of rivalry month for the North Carolina Tar Heels. NC State, VIrginia, Duke and now Wake Forest have filled Carolina’s sched...

The Coast to Coast: Preseason Perspective on UNC Basketball

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the season draws closer, the Coast to Coast podcast team takes a look at the AP's preseason Top 25 and some potential head-turning players that co...

Vippolis Podcast: Building Defensive Depth

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Vippolis, Mike Ingersoll, and EJ Wilson discuss how the Tar Heel football program continues to build up its depth, especially on the defensive ...

Special Podcast: Breaking Down UNC Basketball's 2020-21 Schedule

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

IC's Greg Barnes and Ross Martin dive into North Carolina's 2020-21 basketball schedule that was released on Tuesday morning. To learn more about lis...

On The Beat: Doubling Up Coverages

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While the events of this year have created chaos across the board, covering college athletics has been unlike anything beat writers have experienced. ...

The Day After: Heels Offense Takes Devils to School

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These games are always close. Save one or two moments in the rivalry’s past 30 years, Duke and North Carolina have always played nail-biter, physic...

The Game Plan: Dealing With Duke

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Week three of the rivalry road for Carolina comes with a trip to Wallace Wade Stadium to face the Duke Blue Devils. Mack Brown’s success against th...

On the Beat: Is the Honeymoon Over?

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weekly press conferences are a chore for most coaches. Sure, meeting with the media is part of the job, but truth be told, ask 100 coaches if they en...

The Vippolis Pod: Reaffirming Identity

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by fellow UNC football lettermen Mike Ingersoll and EJ Wilson to further discuss Carolina's horrific 44-41...

The Day After: Same Story, Different Decade

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolina’s trip to Virginia ended as so many others have in the past. Mack Brown’s squad went to Charlottesville favored and expected to run the ...

The Backstory: Carolina Football Changes the Game

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode three of The Backstory, Joey Powell takes a bit of a historical dive into the nineteenth century, to help tell how Ed Gregory and George St...

The Game Plan: Night Game Test For Carolina

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolina’s trip to Tallahassee was a dud. In fact, Carolina’s first road trip of the season nearly tipped the Tar Heel train before it got rollin...

Coast to Coast: Looking to 2022 Recruiting & Start of 2020 Season

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Coast to Coast podcast, Sherrell McMillan & Sean Moran join Joey Powell to evaluate the most recent developments in the basketb...

On the Beat: OL, Run Game, Time Management, Virginia

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes, Ross Martin, and Gregory Hall give their takes on UNC-NCSU before diving into Monday's press conferences with Mack Brow...

The Vippolis: Carolina Demolishes NC State

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by fellow lettermen Mike Ingersoll and EJ Wilson to discuss all things from Carolina's demolishing win ove...

The Day After: Relaxing Day In Kenan

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rivalry games aren’t supposed to be that way. The expectation is a dog fight going down to the wire. But for the North Carolina Tar Heels and the ...

The Game Plan: Matching Intensity and Execution Against NC State

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolina and State meet for the 110th time in series history. State’s won the last three in Kenan Stadium and five of the last six in Chapel Hill w...

On The Beat: Bouncing Back for Rivalry Week

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After last weekend, North Carolina’s first loss has many questioning how good the Heels really are, while Saturday’s opponent, NC State, has shock...

Vippolis Pod: Heels Not Ready For Primetime

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by fellow lettermen Mike Ingersoll and EJ Wilson to discuss Carolina's disappointing first loss of the sea...

The Day After: Failure to Launch as FSU Upsets UNC

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The InsideCarolina.com crew of Buck Sanders, Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley break down Carolina's upset loss to Florida State in today’s episode o...

The Game Plan: Diverging Paths Cross in Tallahassee

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beat writer Greg Barnes and expert Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for this week’s Inside Carolina Game Plan Podcast to dissect any and all ang...

Coast to Coast: Talking About Practice

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to catch up on the latest developments in UNC basketb...

On the Beat: Cleaning Up After A Win

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolina’s win over Virginia Tech opened eye across the country to what the Tar Heel offense can do when all parts gel together. But on the other s...

Vippolis Podcast: Offense Goes Into High Gear

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by lettermen EJ Wilson and Mike Ingersoll to discuss and share their thoughts, insights, and highlight pla...

The Day After: Eruption

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Ashley is joined by Jason Staples and Buck Sanders to dive into UNC's offensive eruption against Virginia Tech on Saturday, with special highlig...

The Game Plan: Getting Over The Hokie Hump

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In what still feels like a young season for the Carolina Football program, the top ten Tar Heels face a Virginia Tech squad this Saturday bent on comi...

On The Beat: Gearing Up For A Rivalry Test

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolina’s rise in the college football rankings and Virginia Tech’s early season success has the ACC rivals on track for a game not only importan...

Vippolis Podcast: Assessing UNC's Win at BC

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Vippolis is joined by lettermen Mike Ingersoll and E.J. Wilson to discuss UNC's win at Boston College, while also looking ahead to the Virginia...

The Day After: UNC Gets It Done at BC

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolina’s win at Boston College on Saturday won’t be remembered for its flash and splash. But as Mack Brown said in his postgame press conferenc...

The Game Plan: Heels Back In The Game

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It has been three weeks since the North Carolina Tar Heels faced Syracuse in Kenan Stadium. A cancellation and a bye week have put the Heels nearly b...

Coast to Coast: D'Marco Dunn Selects the Tar Heels

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After quite a long dearth of news with regard to basketball recruiting for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the 2021 Class added a new member on Wednesda...

On the Beat: Trying to Reason With the 2020 Season

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Barnes and Ross Martin join host Tommy Ashley to break everything down that has happened with the UNC football program over the past few days, in...

The Scoop: Diego Pounds's UNC Commitment

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin dive into the recruitment and commitment of 2021 offensive lineman Diego Pounds. Offered on Aug. 4 and ...

The Backstory: ’93 Heels Make Magic in Disneyland

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of The Backstory, Joey Powell shares individual insights from some of the key participants in the 1993 Disneyland Pigskin Classi...

The Scoop: Diego Pounds Preview, Top 2022 Targets

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan and Ross Martin preview Diego Pounds’ announcement, examine the remaining 2021 UNC targets, and breakdown Callahan‘...

On the Beat: Schedule Talk & Answering Listener Mailbag Questions

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Barnes and Ross Martin join host Tommy Ashley to break down the current news around the Carolina Football program as the Heels are in the middle ...

The Coast to Coast: Ingram's Decision, Update on D'Marco Dunn & More

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Coast to Coast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran bring their usual insight into UNC basketball recruiting and player analysis, even...

The Game Plan: Cancellations and Lost Opportunities

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a news-filled Thursday, Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley to talk about what was, what was not, and what big time talent for ...

The 40 Club: Ronnie McGill Talks All Things UNC

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The 40 Club, Ronnie McGill joins Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell for a very insightful conversation on everything from how he ended up...

On the Beat Podcast: Grading Curve and Beyond

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This past Saturday’s matchup against Syracuse in Kenan Stadium provided an opportunity to see the Tar Heel football team in person for the first tim...

The Vippolis Show: Breaking Down the Season Opener

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by former letterman Mike Ingersoll, EJ Wilson and Shakeel Rashad to break down Carolina's 31-6 win over Sy...

The Day After: UNC Puts Syracuse Away in Fourth Quarter

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attach any cliche to a win in sports and the bottom line never changes. A win is a win is a win. For North Carolina, especially in a season opener, ...

The Game Plan: UNC vs. Syracuse

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

North Carolina and Syracuse open the 2020 football season at noon on Saturday in Kenan Stadium in front of exactly no one. Times are indeed bizarre bu...

The Coast to Coast: Examining UNC's Wing Targets

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Coast to Coast Podcast returns this week, but without many developments on the UNC basketball recruiting scene. Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan a...

On the Beat: State of the OL and Game Week

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With game week upon us, Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and beat writer Greg Barnes break down the last, and most critical and concerning, position f...

Vippolis Podcast: Syracuse Game Week

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by letterman Mike Ingersoll and EJ Wilson to preview the upcoming season opener against Syracuse. The podc...

The IC Roundtable: 2020 Football Season Predictions

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The wait is over as the Inside Carolina Roundtable crew comes together to record their annual season prediction podcast.  Host Tommy Ashley is joine...

On the Beat Podcast - Position Checkup: The Defensive Line

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Ross Martin and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley to break down the 2020 Carolina defensive line position in the fifth part of IC's...

On the Beat Podcast - Position Checkup: Linebackers

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Ross Martin and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley to break down the 2020 Carolina linebacker position in the fourth part of IC's St...

The 40 Club Podcast: It's Larry Miller Time

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A few years back, author Stephen Demorest - with the help of his wife Nancy - had an idea. The resulting ‘labor of love’ is a book that North Car...

The Coast to Coast: An Evolving Basketball Recruiting Strategy

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sean Moran and Sherrell McMillan join host Joey Powell to break down the news (and lack thereof) on the...

The Scoop: Interview with Gavin Blackwell

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's edition of The Scoop Podcast with Don Callahan and Ross Martin features an interview with class of 2021 four-star wide receiver and UNC co...

On the Beat Podcast - Position Checkup: Secondary

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Ross Martin and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley to break down the 2020 Carolina cornerbacks, nickelbacks and safeties roster in t...

The Backstory: Mack Brown Chooses His QB

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a brand new podcast series, Joey Powell takes fans behind the scenes and shares with them stories and information few have ever heard ...

On The Beat Podcast - State of the Position: WRs and TEs

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Ross Martin and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley to break down the 2020 Carolina wide receiver and tight end roster in the second ...

The 40 Club - 2010 Carolina Football Reunion - The Defense

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of Inside Carolina's The 40 Club, hosts Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell hop back into the time machine and catch up with members of the v...

The 40 Club: Vippolis & Zac Gallen Talk UNC, Mike Fox, & MLB

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins Taylor Vippolis to talk about all things from his time at UNC, his relationship with Coach Fox, his journ...

Director of Recruiting Billy High Interview

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Ross Martin speaks with UNC Director of Recruiting Billy High for a wide-ranging and in-depth interview on many aspects of Carolina ...

On The Beat - State of the Position: QBs & RBs

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The crew of host Tommy Ashley, Ross Martin and Greg Barnes break down the current state of the position groups in Mack Brown’s second year heading i...

The 40 Club - 2010 UNC Football Reunion - Offense

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of The 40 Club, hosts Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell welcome in members of the 2010 North Carolina football team in the first of a two p...

The Scoop: Deon Glover Interview & Jared Wilson Decommitment

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin discuss the decommitment of OL Jared Wilson from UNC before speaking with Deon Glover, the father of Ta...

2020 UNC FB Dates Announced As Fall Camp Opens

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, host Tommy Ashley is joined by beat writers Greg Barnes and Ross Martin to take a fresh look at the No...

The Coast to Coast: Status of Key 2021 Recruits

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Coast to Coast Podcast, the focus is on UNC’s 2021 recruiting class and how recent developments could impact several of Carol...

The 40 Club With Former Tar Heel Damion Grant

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, hosts Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell are joined by former Tar Heel and member of the 40 Club aka the Car...

The Throwback: 98's Thriller in the Thriller Dome

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Powell is joined by IC teammates Sherrell McMillan and Jon Seiglie to look back to February 8, 1998, when the Tar Heels and Yellow Jackets faced ...

2020 Carolina Football Schedule Is Here - The IC Breakdown

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, the IC crew takes a first look at the newly released 2020 ACC Football schedule and gets into ...

The Scoop: Trevion Stevenson, 2020 Season, Most Important UNC Players

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin discuss LB/DE Trevion Stevenson's commitment to UNC before providing their thoughts on the Carolina tak...

The 40 Club with Former Tar Heel Hakeem Nicks

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell go back into the former Carolina Football player vault and welcome Hakeem Nicks to The 40 Club Podcast....

UNC Director of Sports Nutrition Kelsee Gomes

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UNC Director of Sports Nutrition Kelsee Gomes joins Inside Carolina host Ross Martin for an in-depth discussion on the nutrition side of the UNC footb...

The Coast to Coast: Could Recruiting Dominoes Start to Fall?

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Coast to Coast podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to discuss the latest UNC basketball recruiting ...

InsideCarolina.com 2020 BBall Fantasy Draft Show

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, Tommy Ashley, Greg Barnes, Sherrell McMillan and Gregory Hall come together for the 2020 Carolina Bask...

The Throwback: Yates, Heels Fall Just Short Against LSU in 2010

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Powell brings on Greg Barnes, Matt Merletti, and T.J. Yates to share their recollections from when UNC faced the LSU Tigers in the very memorable...

The Scoop: Tony Grimes Reclassifies, George Wilson Intel

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and host Ross Martin are joined by 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn for a discussion and breakdown of f...

Catching Up With Da'Norris Searcy - A Tar Heel For Life

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, hosts Tommy Ashley and Joey Powell are joined by former Tar Heel and NFL defensive back Da’Norris Se...

The Throwback: 2009’s Motor City Coronation

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Throwback puts the spotlight firmly on the final contest in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. Host Joey Powell employs the sports anchorin...

Coast to Coast: Impact of the Skyy Clark Offer & More

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to discuss the impact of UNC’s recent offer to...

Inside Carolina's 2020 Carolina Football Fantasy Draft

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, Gregory Hall acts as league commissioner for the inaugural Inside Carolina 2020 Carolina Football Fant...

Vippolis: Justin Jackson on Racial Issues and NBA Restart

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina’s Taylor Vippolis is joined by Justin Jackson to talk about the racial issues that have amplified over the past month and about the ...

The Scoop: Tony Grimes Commitment

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan & Ross Martin are joined by 247Sports's National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn for a comprehensive breakdown of five-st...

The Scoop: Drake Maye Interview, Tony Grimes Announcement Preview

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Four-star UNC quarterback commitment Drake Maye joins Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin on The Scoop to discuss his recruitment to UNC, t...

Courtney Banghart Interview

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This in-depth one-on-one interview with UNC women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart goes into her path to North Carolina, why she felt UNC was the ...

Vippolis: Hypothetical Conference Trades With Charlie Hulme

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by ESPN's Charlie Hulme (UNC Class of 2011) to break down the hypothetical of trading for a school in anot...

The Scoop: Jahvaree Ritzie Interview

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin are joined by new UNC four-star defensive line commitment Jahvaree Ritzie to discuss his recruitment, p...

Coast to Coast: Angelo Brizzi Emerges, Jaden Bradley Moves

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to cover the latest Carolina basketball news, in...

The Throwback: Mack’s Tar Heels Arrive on the National Stage in 1993

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many Tar Heel fans consider Carolina's victory in the 1993 Peach Bowl to be the moment that UNC football announced to the college football world that ...

The Scoop: Elijah Green Interview, Jahvaree Ritzie Commitment Preview

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin interview 2020 UNC incoming freshman Elijah Green, preview the commitment announcement of 2021 defensiv...

IC Football Roundtable - Carolina Questions and Expecations

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Inside Carolina Podcast, Buck Sanders, Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley for the latest involving Mack Brown...

2020-21 UNC Basketball Roster Breakdown

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Sherrell McMillan and Greg Barnes join host Ross Martin for a deep dive into UNC's 2020-21 roster and potential lineups with a focus...

The Throwback: George Lynch Caps Historic Comeback vs FSU

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For episode 8 of The Throwback, the panel revisits the classic tilt between the Florida State Seminoles and the Tar Heels at the Smith Center on Jan. ...

Vippolis: Sherrell McMillan Gives His Recruiting Superlatives

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina’s Taylor Vippolis is joined by recruiting expert Sherrell McMillan to highlight some superlatives out of the numerous UNC recruitmen...

Michael Brooker -Transition From Dean to Guthridge to Doherty and More

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former Tar Heel Michael Brooker ('96-'01) joins the Inside Carolina Podcast to disucss his unique time in Chapel Hill. Brooker was recruited by legend...

Throwback: UNC’s Goal Line Stand Stops NC State

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Throwback, the clock rewinds to October 9, 2004, when Carolina took on the NC State Wolfpack in Kenan Stadium. Joey Powell is j...

The Scoop: JJ Jones Commitment

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin break down the commitment of 2021 wide receiver JJ Jones to UNC and look at his game, recruitment, and ...

Coast to Coast: Changes to Summer Eval Periods & D'Marco Dunn Offer

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of the Coast to Coast Podcast, Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join host Jon Seiglie to discuss the latest Carolina basketball news, ...

Vippolis: Nate Britt on Winning and the Carolina Family

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by former UNC guard Nate Britt to talk all about his time in Chapel Hill. Ranging from stories from a neve...

The Scoop: Kaimon Rucker Interview & 2021 Target Updates

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Ross Martin update the recruitments of JJ Jones, Jahvaree Ritzie, and Zaire Patterson before speaking with 2020 UNC...

Throwback: UNC Freshmen Stun Duke in Cameron in ’06

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of The Throwback, we jump to 2006, when, fresh off Roy Williams’s first National Title the prior season, the Tar Heels attempted to ...