Blue Blood TV Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The blueprints are out, and the arms race is on. 🏁 Welcome to Blue Blood TV , the ultimate deep dive into the most storied rivalry in sports. Hosted by Hassan Pinto , we go beyond the highlights to examine the professionalization of Duke and UNC basketball. From the front-office strategies of GMs Rachel Baker and Jim Tanner to the sideline chess match between Jon Scheyer and Mich...

Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.16: The Arms Race — Can Malone Close the Gap on Scheyer? The lineage is broken, the blueprint is ripped up, and the 919 is officially in an arms race. 🏁 In this episode, Darryl and Will dive into the seismic shift in the Triangle. With the hire of NBA champion Mike Malone , North Carolina has abandoned the traditional coaching tree to embrace a professionalized future. But...

Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.15: Mile High Move — Mike Malone and the New Blueprint for North Carolina The lineage is broken, the cord is cut, and a new era has arrived in Chapel Hill. In the most shocking coaching hire in college basketball history, UNC has reached into the NBA ranks, naming Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone as the next leader of the Tar Heels. In this historic Episode 15, Darryl a...

Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.14 | Half-Court Heartbreak: 50 Feet of Pain and The 919 Goes Dark The silence in the Triangle is deafening. In a week that began with the "Jordan Takeover" rumors and national title aspirations, the 919 has officially gone dark. Today, Darryl and Will sit down to process the unthinkable: UNC’s jarring first-round exit to VCU and the Elite Eight miracle that shatter...

Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.13 | The Jordan Takeover: Hubert Out, Kenny Smith In, & 919 Chaos The 919 just exploded. In the most shocking 24 hours in Chapel Hill history, Hubert Davis is out, Michael Jordan has touched down in town, and the rumors are flying that "The Jet" Kenny Smith is set to take the helm. Is this a coaching change, or a complete Brand Jordan takeover of North Carolina...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 12: 15 Points of Separation — Duke Silences the Hill The air in the Triangle just got a lot colder for one shade of blue. In this high-stakes episode, we break down Duke’s statement 76–61 victory over UNC. From a dominant defensive showing to an undefeated home season, the Blue Devils are headed into the ACC Tournament with all the momentum. We also analyze whether UNC can...

Send us Fan Mail Season 8, Episode 11: Win Streaks & Starting Lines: The Blue Blood Takeover 🏀👟 The Rundown: The Triangle is officially on fire. With only 6 days to go until the Blue Blood Rivalry 5K , the heat on the hardwood is matching the intensity on the trail. In this episode, we break down the absolute tear both programs are on. UNC has been a buzzsaw, cutting through Syracuse, Louisv...

Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.10 | The Great Reset: Duke’s Revenge & the Carolina Collapse The "Trimble Afterglow" lasted exactly 48 hours. 📉🔥 After an emotional win over Duke, the #12 Tar Heels (20-6) have hit a wall, dropping back-to-back games to Miami and NC State. Meanwhile, the #3 Blue Devils (24-2) have steadied the ship with dominant wins over Pitt and Clemson. Is the "Great...

Send us Fan Mail Cornered: How Seth Trimble and the Heels Stunned No. 4 Duke | S8 Ep.9 The shot heard 'round Tobacco Road. 🏀🔥 The Dean Dome is still shaking after the #12 North Carolina Tar Heels (19-4) pulled off a miraculous 13-point second-half comeback to stun the #4 Duke Blue Devils (20-2). With 0.4 seconds on the clock, Seth Trimble didn't just hit a corner three—he reset the ent...

Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.8 | The 8-Mile Gap: 9-0 Duke vs. The Heels’ Last Stand The road to the ACC Championship runs through Cameron Indoor Stadium, but first, it stops at the Dean Dome. 🏟️ The #4 Duke Blue Devils (20-1) are on a warpath, sitting at a perfect 9-0 in conference play. Meanwhile, the #16 UNC Tar Heels (17-4) are desperately trying to erase the memory of a West Coast collapse by buildi...

Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.7 | The Great Divide: Duke’s Top 5 Ascent & UNC’s California Nightmare Two programs. Two trajectories. One massive gap. We’re halfway through the season, and the landscape of Tobacco Road has shifted. On one side, the #5 Duke Blue Devils (17-1) are playing like the undisputed kings of the ACC. On the other hand, the #22 North Carolina Tar Heels (15-4) are licking their w...

Send us Fan Mail The ball is in the air, the pressure is at a boiling point, and the Blue Blood TV Podcast is officially LIVE. We are broadcasting live at 3:00 PM EST as the #6 Duke Blue Devils take on the SMU Mustangs in Durham. After the Mustangs dismantled the Tar Heels in Dallas last week, all eyes are on Cameron Indoor to see if the "Five-Star Force" can do what "Portal Power&q...

Send us Fan Mail Shadow Boxing: Chasing the Top 5 | S8 Ep 4 The ACC is officially on notice. After a midweek "Statement" performance from both sides of Tobacco Road, the Blue Blood TV Podcast is back to break down the dominance. No. 6 Duke and No. 12 UNC didn't just win their conference openers—they sent a message. But the real test comes tomorrow. On today’s episode: The FSU Yardst...

Send us Fan Mail The honeymoon phase is officially over. This week on the Blue Blood TV Podcast, Hassan Pinto, Will Phelan, and Darryl Brunson dive into a weekend where a single point made the difference between a celebration in Chapel Hill and a crisis in Durham. As the calendar flips and the ACC schedule looms, it’s time for a massive reality check on the "Portal Power" vs. "Five-...

Send us Fan Mail The greatest rivalry in sports is brewing HERE in December! We've reached the flashpoint of the 2025-26 season as UNC and Duke prepare for formidable opponents, and we get to contrast and compare their performances. Host Hassan Pinto tries to keep the peace as Will Phelan (UNC) and Darryl Brunson (Duke) draw battle lines over roster strategy and program identity. 🔥 On the Ag...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 The Blue Blood Barometer is hot ! UNC already has a massive win over Kansas, proving they're for real. Meanwhile, Duke is 3-0 with a "clean sweep" of smaller opponents, quietly preparing for their own Kansas clash. Join Hassan Pinto, Will Phelan, and Darryl Brunson as they debate the season's first big question: Which 3-0 means more right now? Did Carolina c...

Send us Fan Mail The greatest rivalry in sports is BACK! Welcome to Season 8 of the Blue Blood TV Podcast , where the conversation is always passionate and never neutral. This week, host Hassan Pinto referees the fiery debate leading up to the Duke vs. UNC showdown. On the Agenda for the Season Opener: 🔥 Portal Power vs. Five-Star Force: Does UNC's rebuilt roster of transfers ( Kyan Evans, H...

Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood Rivalry Blueprint: Racheal & Jim on Roster Construction Podcast Description:  Ever wonder how the legendary UNC Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils navigate the complex landscape of college basketball in the age of NIL and the transfer portal? Welcome to the Blue Blood TV Podcast, the only show that takes you behind the scenes with the key architects of these powerhouse...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description:  Get your fix of the Duke vs. UNC saga on the Blue Blood Rivalry TV Podcast. We break down every angle of this legendary clash, starting with Duke's latest Final Four disappointment and the surprising departures of Elliot Cadeau and Ian Jackson from UNC. Join Hassan Pinto, Darryl Brunson, and Will Phelan as they analyze the offseason moves, the rebuilding...

Send us Fan Mail Final Four Dreams to Transfer Portal Tears: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep.20 Podcast Description:  Dive into the heart of the Blue Blood Rivalry with Hassan, Darryl Brunson, and Will Phelan on the Blue Blood TV Podcast! We deliver the most compelling Duke and UNC basketball talk, from the highs of Duke's Final Four run against Houston to the latest on UNC's transfer portal activi...

Send us Fan Mail A Caleb Love Reunion, Duke vs. Arizona & Sour Ending - UNC's Exit: A Blue Blood TV Tournament Update. S7. Ep. 19 Podcast Description:  This week on the Blue Blood TV Podcast  Update, everyone's been waiting for the storyline: Duke faces off against former Tar Heel star Caleb Love and his Arizona Wildcats! We'll analyze the on-court battle and the emotional weigh...

Send us Fan Mail Dominance and Desperation: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 18 Podcast Description:  Witness the highs and lows of college basketball's fiercest rivalry. The Blue Blood Rivalry Podcast analyzes Duke's regular-season championship, ACC Champs, and #1 seed in the East, contrasting it with UNC's challenging road to the tournament. We dissect key matchups, player performances, and...

Send us Fan Mail The Game Day Deep Dive: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 17 Podcast Description:  The Tar Heel fans were in full force at the Dean Dome as Duke delivered a statement win over rival UNC, 82-69. We dissect Kon Knueppel and Sion James's stellar scoring and examine how Duke controlled the game. While UNC fought hard, led by RJ Davis's 20 points, it wasn't enough. We'll discus...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description:  The most intense rivalry in college basketball ignites once again! Join us as we break down every angle of the Duke-Carolina clash on March 8th, 2025. We'll dive into the history, the hype, and the heart-pounding moments you won't want to miss. Prepare for expert analysis, player spotlights, and predictions that will have you on the edge of your sea...

Send us Fan Mail UNC's New Era vs. Duke Is Peaking: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 15 Podcast Description:  The Blue Blood TV Podcast delivers your weekly dose of UNC and Duke basketball, covering every slam dunk, coaching decision, and rivalry moment. This week, we examine UNC's resurgence, including their impressive win over UVA, the impact of new GM Jim Tanner, and Hubert Davis's long-ter...