Perchcast

A return to Trask Coliseum couldn't have come at a better time for the Seahawks after a surprising 0-2 start in CAA play. This week, Bill and Brant break down what happened on the frustrating two-game run at Drexel and Towson and whether we should be worried about UNCW's long-range prospects. (Hint: probably not so much.) Also, they touch on: - The CAA home-opener vs. Monmouth and Xander Rice. - S...

With league play tipping off around the CAA this week, we had to invite Brian Mull on for his first episode of the year. First, we break down UNCW's loss to Arkansas to wrap up the nonconference slate, and what the Seahawks should take from their 9-3 run in November and December. From there, we dive into every level of #CAAHoops, from title contenders to the struggling teams who have a chance to m...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Seahawks! We've got a treat for you as Athletic Director Mike Oblinger gave us a full hour to review his first eight months on the job, facilities priorities, his first coaching hire, conference realignment, media rights and so much more! Also, you'll find out about Mike's proudest moment as a dad, which podcasts (other than this one!) stay in his rotation and t...

The Seahawks took care of business against an overmatched Montreat team on Sunday, and now, they'll head down to Statesboro to meet a Georgia Southern team with its back to the wall. Along with quick breakdowns on those games, the guys get into the details on Takayo Siddle's challenge to his bench, a few spots the Seahawks might see improvement in short order, one 'contrarian weirdo' point and the...

Brett Blizzard knows what it's like to be part of a UNCW team that is the talk of the college hoops world thanks to 2002 NCAA Tournament victory over USC. Listen in for his perspective on what the Seahawks are experiencing after their historic upset of Kentucky, as well as his reflections from the first glory days of UNCW basketball. Also, you'll hear his thoughts on: - How the game has changed. -...

UNCW just pulled off its greatest regular-season win in program history, knocking off a ranked opponent on the road for the first time. And it just happened to be the program with the greatest tradition in college hoops. Bill, Hunter and Brant break down the Seahawks' incredible gameplan, a huge night for Trazarien White and what this win means for the UNCW program. Trazarien joined us by phone fo...

A little long, but that's because there's a lot to learn about UNCW play-by-play man Mike Vaccaro! We start by reviewing the Fort Myers trip in detail, including Mike's unique courtside perspective and spending time with the team. After a quick preview of ECU, the conversation turns toward Mike's reflections on his career, from his time as a student manager for the Syracuse football program to wor...

In a matter of 24 hours, the Seahawks got the full Florida experience — a truly magical day in a beautiful place (Murray State) followed by something so incredibly strange (Appalachian State) that the headline seemed like a typo. With the Fort Myers Tip-Off behind us and a matchup with Florida Gulf Coast to come on Saturday, Bill and Brant touch on: - The defensive issues are pretty clear at this...

With the Seahawks off to a 3-0 start, Bill and Brant get into UNCW's ridiculous offensive firepower last week, plus a look ahead to what awaits in Fort Myers. They'll also touch on: - Donovan Newby's value beyond the box score. - Microwave scorer Nolan Hodge. - Shykeim Phillips will be your CAA Defensive Player of the Year - Eric Van Der Heijden is back! Where does he fit in? - What's wrong with C...

Perchcast is back for the 2023-24 men's basketball season! In our return episode, Uncle Bill and Brant discuss UNCW's season-opening win over Mount Olive, what KJ Jenkins means to the Seahawks and the wealth of offensive talent on the roster. Then, it's time to look ahead to Saturday's matchup with Big South favorite UNC Asheville and dynamic scorer Drew Pember. We'll likely get a good look at one...

Kyle and I had been talking about starting a podcast for a while, so we figured the big 'Run it Back' announcement would be a good time for the revival. In this episode, we hit a quick rundown on the 2022-23 basketball season, what the return of Amari Kelly (and almost all of his teammates) means for the Seahawks next season. Also, we touch on the transfer portal, where UNCW can find the most valu...

UNCW Baseball Coach Randy Hood stops by to preview the 2022 Seahawks, which feature several key returners while breaking in a new pitching staff.

With one week until the regular season tips of, college hoops writer and all-around good guy Brian Mull joins the podcast to talk UNCW basketball.

Bobby Guntoro's swimming journey began in Bali before he committed to UNCW without ever visiting campus. During his time in Wilmington, he fell in love with the program, the school and city while helping the Seahawks win four conference titles. Now, a decade later, he's trying to restore the program to the success it experienced under his mentor, the legendary Coach Dave Allen. Guntoro talks about...

In this edition of Perchcast, we're joined by 1989 CAA Player of the year Trent Mongero, and his son, Taber Mongero, who we'd love to see become the 2022 CAA Player of the Year. Taber, after winning a high school championship on his father's team, began his college career elsewhere before fulfilling his dream of becoming a Seahawk. We discussed the father-son coaching relationship, how UNCW has ch...

Things have been anything but normal for UNCW baseball coach since the start of his first season leading the program in 2020. He stopped by the show to talk about how the Seahawks have adjusted over the past 12 months, recruiting via Zoom and the winning tradition and culture he hopes to uphold in Wilmington. Hood also talks about his path from Campbell to pro baseball to getting on Mark Scalf's s...

Live from Wilmington, it's Tuesday night. After too many wings, Mike and Brant discuss baseball's sudden struggles after losing three of four and probably spend too much time nitpicking a 12-6 season. In better news, Devontae Cacok earned his first NBA start on Tuesday, but Frank Vogel still refused to let him flourish. Identifying Cacok as a little-known recruit and helping him blossom into an NB...

Mike returned from watching #ProHawks to catch the sweep of App State while Brant made his first Brooks Field trip of the season and both went home feeling pretty good about the Hawks. Brant's wife, Lauren, went home feeling good about PT's fries. A look at ECU and what these midweek games mean for UNCW this season, and finally, a discussion of what the departures from the Seahawk basketball progr...

Adversity was the theme of the weekend at Brooks Field and Trask Coliseum with varying levels of success. Baseball fought back from a tough loss to win two hard-fought games as the bats came alive, while basketball fought back from an early hole to lose in excruciating fashion. Still, the return of Shykeim Phillips makes UNCW a team no one wants to see in Harrisonburg.

Welcome to Perchcast, a podcast discussion of UNCW sports! In this week's debut episode, hosts Michael Barnes and Brant Wilkerson-New go in-depth on baseball's opening weekend sweep, why this team is set up for postseason success and what they're looking for vs. Western Carolina. Plus, a quick discussion of the basketball season as the Seahawks return from their second COVID pause and look to fini...