Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast
Episodes
Noon Dish: 2026 UNC Football Signing Day Special
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 scrimma...
The Postgame: Big Shots, Big Men Lead Heels Over Kentucky
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dixo...
All Things UNC with Greg Barnes
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Coast to Coast: Heels Split Week; UK Awaits
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Day After: On to 2026
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
Special: Jackson Watkins's on "Dream On - From Basketball to Biscuits"
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Postgame: Heels Pushed, Beaten Down by Spartans
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a classic Big Ten style, Michigan State pushed around North Carolina physically, winning 74-58 on Thanksgiving Day. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harring...
The Game Plan: UNC Looks For Positive Momentum at NC State
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina heads to Raleigh looking to reverse the trend of NC State dominance in the rivalry on Saturday night. The Inside Carolina Game Plan cre...
The Postgame: Veesaar Stars in Win over the Bonnies
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St. Bonaventure had a plan coming into it’s game against North Carolina - be physical and make the Heels work on both ends. Carolina struggled down ...
The Basketball Show: Tar Heel Schedule Ramps Up
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina leading basketball analyst Rob Harrington and former Tar Heel Justin Jackson join Tommy Ashley for the latest on UNC hoops. The sched...
Coast to Coast: Heels Head to Ft Myers
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina hits the road for the Ft. Myers Tipoff this week with tilts against St. Bonaventure and Michigan State. It ends a string of home games ...
The Day After: Duke Fakes Out UNC, Wins 32-25
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina played well enough on both sides of the ball on Saturday afternoon, but Duke managed to win in key situations in the fourth quarter in ...
The Game Plan: UNC Has Work Cut Out vs Duke
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley to break down the game plan for North Carolina as the Duke Blue Devils come to Kenan Stadium on Saturd...
Noon Dish: UNC Football Roster Status Check
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With two games remaining in the North Carolina 2025 regular season, Inside Carolina’s Don Callahan joins Tommy Ashley for a roster status check. Bui...
The Postgame: Wilson's Fire Ignites Heels
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina leaned on freshman phenom Caleb Wilson on Tuesday night in the Smith Center and the dynamic star did his part, scoring 17 second half p...
The Basketball Show: UNC Building Cohesion
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of a four game stretch of games against teams UNC should handle, building cohesion and confidence has been a key goal for the Tar Heels. ...
Schoett & Vipp: A Dreadful Offense Dooming Carolina
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis talk all things Carolina football following Carolina losing at Wake Fores...
Coast to Coast: UNC's Undefeated Start w/ Tate Frazier
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina Basketball has not been without its newsworthy elements of late. Last week, we learned that Seth Trimble's broken arm will keep him off...
Day After: UNC Embarrassed at Wake
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina travelled to Winston-Salem on Saturday afternoon and was complete embarrassed by the home team. Wake’s 28-12 win highlighted UNC’s ...
The Postgame: UNC Too Much For Central
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's four-five punch was devastating on Friday night as the Tar Heels rolled to a 97-53 win over North Carolina Central. The duo of Caleb ...
Coast to Coast: UNC Gets Commitment from Maximo Adams
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hubert Davis finally has his blue chip recruit in the 2026 class with a commitment from Maximo Adams. The 6'7" wing forward from Sierra Canyon in Cali...
The Game Plan: UNC/Wake Slugfest Ahead
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rivalry run begins in Winston-Salem as North Carolina faces Wake Forest looking to even their record at 5-5 overall. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples...
Noon Dish: UNC Official Visits, Decommitments and More
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With North Carolina on the road in Winston-Salem this week, midweek official visits take the stage as the early signing period looms on December 3rd. ...
The Postgame: A Rough Win
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is never a good time to lose a veteran starter, but for North Carolina, this stretch of competition provides clear opportunity to work through t...
Schoett & Vipp: Blueprint Established for Winning Ugly
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis talk all things Carolina football following Carolina winning its second s...
The Basketball Show: UNC's Hot Start, Early Adversity
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's hot start was tempered with the news of Seth Trimble's broken left forearm is expected to keep the veteran leader sidelined for sever...
Coast to Coast: Reaction to Seth Trimble Injury
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's high from beating Kansas on Friday Night was muted when it was announced Sunday that Senior Captain Seth Trimble would be out with a ...
Day After: UNC Does Enough, Scrapes by Stanford
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina beat Stanford on Saturday. It was not a stylistic win or one full of highlight plays, but the Heels were effective enough on offense an...
The Postgame: Heels, Wilson Pour It On Jayhawks
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s win over Kansas was a tale of two halves for the Tar Heels, but with one elite consistency over the course of the full 40 minutes. ...
Game Plan: Opportunity for UNC to Shine
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s opportunity to improve continues as Stanford comes to Kenan Stadium on Saturday afternoon (4:30pm CW). Inside Carolina’s Jason St...
Noon Dish: UNC FB Not Done on the 2026 Recruiting Trail
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the early signing period less than one month away, North Carolina is still very much active on the 2026 football recruiting class. As the coachi...
Schoett & Vipp: Carolina Keeps Improving Under Bill Belichick
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis talk all things Carolina football following Carolina winning its first co...
The Postgame: UNC Slams Central Arkansas
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina routed Central Arkansas in convincing fashion on Monday night, 94-54, with Caleb Wilson leading the way. Wilson dunked his way to a gam...
Coast to Coast: Luka + Adams Updates; Season Begins
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a crashdown against Ole Miss, the UNC basketball program sought to rebuild itself immediately after exiting the NCAA Tournament. Months of roste...
Special: Larry Keith Interview - Touch 'Em All, Dean Smith Stories
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Touch 'Em All: My Life and Career at Sports Illustrated" is Keith's memoir, which is not about a single legendary athlete or championship team. It's ...
Day After: UNC Smothers Syracuse
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina has struggled the finish the job the past two weeks. On Friday night in Syracuse, the Tar Heels completed the task at hand, dominating ...
Game Plan: Syracuse Provides UNC a Chance
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s trip to Syracuse provides another legitimate opportunity for Bill Belichick’s team to get a win and show signs of that proof of c...
The Postgame: UNC Gets In Gear, Routs Winston-Salem State
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina started sluggish and relied heavily on freshman phenom Caleb Wilson to hold Winston-Salem State at arms length early. The Heels kicked...
Schoett & Vipp: Trending In A More Positive Direction
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis talk all things Carolina football following Carolina dropping to 2-5 and ...
Special: UNC 2025-26 Hoops Season Over/Under Show
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With North Carolina's 2025-26 season just days way, the Inside Carolina crew of Rob Harrington, Greg Barnes and Jeremiah Holloway join Tommy Ashley an...
The Basketball Show: Here We Go
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leading Inside Carolina analyst Rob Harrington and former Tar Heel legend Justin Jackson join Tommy Ashley for the debut of a new Inside Carolina podc...
Coast to Coast: UNC 2025-26 Season Prediction Show
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina finally got to experience playing against someone other than themselves last week, returning from Salt Lake City with a two point defe...
Day After: UNC Getting There, But Not Yet
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday’s game against Virginia highlighted progress for Bill Belichick’s team, but the wins remain elusive as the Cavaliers did just enough in o...
The Postgame: UNC Falls by Two to BYU
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s revamped roster headed west to face a top-ten BYU team featuring the nations top freshman in AJ Dybantsa. The Heels, on the strengt...
The Game Plan: UNC's Small Window Against Virginia
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UNC faces a hot Virginia team in Kenan Stadium on Saturday looking to build on the small positives from last week’s loss at Cal. Inside Carolina’s...
Noon Dish: Visit Weekend, Trashawn Ruffin Joins
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s home date with Virginia provides another opportunity for Bill Belichick and staff to work the recruiting side of the program as coa...
UNC Wrestling 2025-26 Season Preview w Coach Rob Koll
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Third-year North Carolina head coach Rob Koll joins Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley to preview the 2025-26 UNC Wrestling season. Koll highlights his...
Coast to Coast: 2 Scrimmages Down, BYU Next
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Tar Heels returned to the hardwood in Cherokee this past weekend, again in search of chemistry and identity as the season nears. After a second pu...
Reaction: UNC's Cherokee Scrimmage
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina headed to the western part of the state for a autograph session and scrimmage held in Cherokee. Hubert Davis’s team showcased a new l...
Day After: Carolina Can't Close at Cal
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two North Carolina bookend fumbles told the story of the California 21-18 win over the Tar Heels, the last coming as UNC’s Nathan Leacock was poised...
UNC 3 State 1 - Postgame Coverage: Inside the Lines/Scott Forbes
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's coverage from North Carolina's 3-1 win over NC State at the Battle of the DBAP to close the fall baseball season for the Tar Heels. ...
Game Plan: UNC Heads West Looking For a Win
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for a preview of North Carolina's trip to face California. After a tumultuous open week at home...
Noon Dish: UNC Staying the Course on the Recruiting Trail
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's Don Callahan and Tommy Ashley discuss the latest in North Carolina football recruiting including a 2027 decommitment from in-state r...
Basketball Roster Preview: The Bigs
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels needed a big man. Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar fit the bill and he long with James Brown, Zayden High ...
The Game Plan: Bill Belichick & UNC’s Open Week Chaos
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bye weeks are normally a time to get healthy, change things up with scheme and evaluate personnel. In North Carolina’s case, the past several days h...
UNC Baseball Fall Wrap w/ Scott Forbes
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As North Carolina’s fall baseball season comes to a close, Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley chats with UNC head coach Scott Forbes about his team’...
Schoett & Vipp: An Embarrassment of a Program
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After opening with what Mitch Mason means to the Carolina program, former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis react ...
Coast to Coast: Scrimmage Reactions & Bryson Howard Update
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UNC opened it's 2025-2026 season in an unofficial capacity on Saturday, tipping their Blue/White scrimmage in front of a live Smith Center audience. N...
The Day After: Carolina Hammered by Clemson
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With two weeks to prepare for Clemson, North Carolina’s performance brought into question in the severity of the issues surrounding the program unde...
The Postgame: UNC's Blue-White Scrimmage Highlights Rebuilt Roster
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley share their reactions from North Carolina's annual Blue-White basketball scrimmage in the Smith Cent...
Special: Catching Up With UNC's Erin Matson
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's 9-1 start is simply not surprising. Well, maybe it is for someone that seeks perfection and has accomplished such a feat with regular...
The Game Plan: UNC In Search of Success, Hosts Clemson
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's matchup of Tar Heels and Tigers features two teams vastly different on paper, but going in similar directions on the field. Carolina comes...
Basketball Roster Preview: Wings/Combos
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of a series previewing UNC's roster for the upcoming basketball season, Sherrell McMillan, Sean Moran, and Rob Harrington join Joey...
Next Level: Carolina Basketball's Future Home
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 40 years after the Smith Center doors first opened for business, it is time for a change. The planning stages for that change - a renewed arena...
Game Plan: UNC FB Status Check
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four games in, the debate over UNC Football has been less about the wins and losses and more about how the team has looked in arriving at their 2-2 re...
Noon Dish: Burgess Update, Options Left and UNC's Path to Here
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for an in-season update on North Carolina football recruiting. Callahan and ...
Schoett & Vipp: Questioning the Process
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis react to Carolina’s 34-9 blowout loss at UCF. They dive into an offense...
Coast to Coast: Practice, Official Visit Recaps, and More!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since the last episode of the Coast to Coast, North Carolina has hosted another blue-chip recruit for an official visit. The season begins formally on...
The Day After: UCF Loss Spotlights UNC's Issues
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's Buck Sanders and Jason Staples join Tommy Ashley for a breakdown of UNC's poor performance in Orlando. The Heels fell to 2-2 with a...
The Game Plan: UNC Enters the Bounce House, Faces UCF
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina faces UCF in a critical game for Bill Belichick and staff for a variety of reasons. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and guest Trey Edg...
Basketball Roster Preview: The Guards
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of a new preview series examining UNC Basketball's 2025-26 roster, host Tommy Ashley is joined by Sherrell McMillan, Evan Rogers,...
Schoett & Vipp: Carolina Takes Care of Business
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's 41-6 win over Richmond as the team ...
Day After: UNC Standing on Defense
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Playing down to the level of competition has plagued North Carolina football for years but so far this season, specifically the past two weeks, the Ta...
Game Plan: Richmond Provides UNC Opportunity to Improve
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina looks to improve in all facets of the game and the visiting Richmond Spiders will provide that opportunity Saturday at 3:30pm in Kenan ...
Special: Managing the Heels w/ UNC Baseball GM Carter Hicks
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the changing dynamics across college athletics placing more pressure on head coaches, general managers are becoming the 'norm', and not just in f...
Noon Dish: Getting UNC to the Next Level, Greg Barnes Joins
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss North Carolina football recruiting. Callahan highlights...
Schoett & Vip: Carolina Still Searching for Identity
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's 20-3 win over Charlotte for Bill Be...
Coast to Coast: Official Visits, NIL Deals & More
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UNC Basketball continues to do many of the same things that have made it successful for over 100 years, hosting elite prospects for official on-campus...
The Day After: Grinding Win for UNC
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's trip to Charlotte was not flashy, but it was perhaps a glimpse into what style of football the Tar Heels will play under the tutelage...
The Game Plan: Carolina Looks to Rebound at Charlotte
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley to talk all things North Carolina vs. Charlotte. The Heels and Niners face off in Jerry Richardso...
Schoett & Vipp: Humbled Tar Heels Move Forward
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything from Carolina's humiliating 48-14 season opening lo...
Noon Dish: 'Electric' Weekend at UNC
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina's home opener did not go well on the field but outside of that outcome, the 'electric' atmosphere around the game highlighted what Chap...
The Day After: UNC Thumped by TCU in Opener
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Buck Sanders join host Tommy Ashley to discuss the beatdown the North Carolina Tar Heels suffered at the hands of ...
The Game Plan: UNC vs. TCU
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Barnes and Jason Staples join host Tommy Ashley for a complete breakdown of game one for Bill Belichick at North Carolina. The Heels face a TCU t...
Special: Eric Church on Belichick Era, 2025 UNC Football
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's sold out stadiums and arenas around the world, including private events in Chapel Hill and benefit shows for Hurricane Relief in Charlotte. Yet d...
Schoett & Vipp: Season Preview
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Tar Heel linebacker Jeff Schoettmer and wide receiver Taylor Vippolis break down everything you need to know heading into North Carolina’s up...
Noon Dish: UNC FB's Focus Turning to 2027 Recruiting Class
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina’s 2026 recruiting class is, for all intents and purposes, done and the focus for Bill Belichick and staff has turned to 2027. Inside...
Special: Former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer on Belichick, UNC
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about how Bill Belichick runs a team, a meeting room, or even an offense? On a special football preview podcast, we had a fascinating conver...
Special: Wes Durham on New Era of Carolina Football
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wes Durham holds a special place in the heart of many UNC fans. Being a legacy with the Durham name around Chapel Hill is a pretty solid challenge coi...
Coast to Coast: Rob, OVs and Football
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As UNC basketball gets back into a fall routine, the Coast to Coast Podcast welcomes back a face familiar to longtime Inside Carolina subscribers in R...
Special: The 2025 Football Season Prediction Show
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The annual Inside Carolina Prediction show is here! The crew of Buck Sanders, Jason Staples and Greg Barnes join host Tommy Ashley and producer John...
Special: Previewing 2025 UNC Men's Soccer w/ Head Coach Carlos Somoano
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into his 15th season at the helm of the UNC Men’s Soccer program, head coach Carlos Somoano joins Inside Carolina’s Tommy Ashley and Cade ...
Special: The Belichick Model in Chapel Hill with Richard Johnson
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a college football junkie, you're likely familiar with Richard Johnson's work with CBS Sports and the SplitZoneDuo podcast/substack. Like m...
Special: Previewing UNC Volleyball with Coach Mike Schall
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Inside Carolina Podcast network features a wide range of current UNC sports topics, from game previews and instant postgame analysis, to recruiti...
Special: Insight into the Belichick Way w/ Ronnie McGill
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie McGill was a beloved running back during his time at UNC, trucking his way from South Carolina to the hearts of Tar Heel fans during some lean ...
Reaction: The Pads Are On in Chapel Hill
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley break down Wednesday's media availability with Bill Belichick and the short period of practice observ...
Noon Dish: UNC Football Working the 2027 Class
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Carolina's Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for an early look at the State of North Carolina's next big recruiting class on the gridiron. ...
Roundtable: 2025 UNC Football Over/Under Show
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
North Carolina will officially open a new era on the football field in less than three weeks. The talk, hype and speculation will cease and the defi...
Special: Bomani Jones Talks Tar Heels
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bomani Jones has turned a Page Two writing gig with ESPN.com into a full-fledged sports media career, and it all started after he finished his MA at U...
Coast to Coast: UNC Reuniting for Fall Semester
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summer has finally ended, at least according to the UNC school calendar, meaning that Hubert Davis's basketball team will be arriving on campus for g...