Buckets & Birdies

The World Cup has arrived and it's doing what only the World Cup can do — bringing the entire planet together. Marcus and Carter talk about soccer fans coming out of the woodwork, the unmatched passion of European supporters who pack stadiums by the thousands every weekend, and the chants and die-hard devotion that make soccer fandom unlike anything else in sports.  Back home, Carolina's...

What a week to be a sports fan. The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, and the Carolina Hurricanes have brought the Stanley Cup back to Raleigh for the first time since 2006.  Marcus and Carter break down both championship runs, celebrate the moments, and look ahead to the US Open right around the corner. Carolina is loud right now. 🏀⛳

Buckets & Birdies is taking it to the course! Marcus, Carter, and Producer Pablo are live from Finley Golf Club in Chapel Hill, North Carolina fresh off a round of golf on a beautiful day. The boys recap how their round went, talk about a Knicks team that is absolutely playing out of their minds, and keep a close eye on the Carolina Hurricanes continuing to heat up in the Stanley Cup. Fairways...

It's the most exciting time of the year and Marcus and Carter are here for all of it. The Carolina Hurricanes are making noise in the Stanley Cup, the NBA Finals are in full swing with the New York Knicks making a serious surge, and the US Open is right around the corner. Championship season has arrived and Buckets & Birdies is breaking it all down — the moments, the matchups, and who&apo...

Carolina's coaching staff just got a whole lot more legendary. Marcus and Carter welcome Buckets & Birdies back from the post-Augusta break with a deep dive into the storied career of national champion Deon Thompson and his addition to Michael Malone's coaching staff at UNC. With the addition of Brandon Robinson, the staff now boasts championship representation from 1993, 2005, 2009,...

The Buckets & Birdies crew takes the podcast on the road to Augusta, Georgia for the most iconic week in golf. Marcus and Carter wrap up an unforgettable NCAA Tournament run — breaking down the Final Four, the championship game, and all the moments in between.  Then it's pure Augusta: the incredible athletes and musicians they've met, the electric atmosphere, and their predictions fo...

March Madness delivers another all-time moment as the Dook Blue Devils fall to the UConn Huskies on a buzzer-beater for the ages. Marcus and Carter break down the game, make their predictions for the rest of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament , and react to Will Wade leaving NC State after just one season. Plus, excitement builds as we look ahead to a special upcoming episode fro...

🎙️ Episode 11 — First Round Darlings March Madness delivers, as the High Point Panthers take down the Wisconsin Badgers and become the story of the first round. Marcus and Carter break down all the early tournament action, discuss the departure of Hubert Davis , and make their picks for the Sweet 16. Upsets, storylines, and the madness in full swing. 🏀

It’s time for the bracket reveal. Marcus and Carter break down Selection Sunday and react to the teams selected for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament . From surprises and snubs to early predictions, we dive into everything that makes this one of the most exciting days in college basketball. The bracket is set— let the madness begin. 🏀

In honor of International Women's Day , we celebrate the women in sports who inspire us and continue to shape the game. We also look ahead to the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament and what it takes to prepare for March, and discuss Nolan Smith punching his ticket to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament as a coach. A conversation about inspiration, preparation, and the momen...

🎙️ Episode 8 — The Most Wonderful Time of the Year March means two things: NCAA Tournament and The Masters Tournament are right around the corner. We talk about the strong season from the North Carolina Tar Heels , recap Nico Echavarria winning the Cognizant Classic , and react to Nikel Rodgers setting a record with 17 three-pointers in one game . Most importantly, we introduce the newest member o...

🎙️ Episode 7 — Every Four Years, We Become Fans We celebrate the spirit of the Winter Olympics , recap the North Carolina Tar Heels earning a hard-fought win over the Louisville Cardinals , and Carter shares stories from his unforgettable trip to Pebble Beach Golf Links . We also give a well-deserved shoutout to the North Carolina A&T Aggies for capturing the HBCU Classic. Join us for a conver...

🎙️ Episode 6 Pandemonium in the Dean Dome. Seth Trimble hits a buzzer-beater to beat dook, a shot that may go down as one of the greatest moments in North Carolina Tar Heels history. Marcus shares what it was like being courtside, what the rivalry means to former players, and we honor Dean Smith as the game falls on the anniversary of his passing. An unforgettable night in Chapel Hill.

🎙️ Episode 5 It's rivalry week! We preview the upcoming Carolina vs. Duke showdown—and after naming other big rivalries, agree it’s the greatest rivalry in sports. We also break down Justin Rose winning the Farmers Insurance Open at 45, and close with how Ronald Curry is making real noise as a rising coaching name in the NFL. Rivalries, longevity, and what’s next—GO HEELS!

🎙️ Episode 4 This week we talk about North Carolina’s big win over Virginia, Carter goes perfect on trivia naming the 1960 NCAA Men's Basketball champion and Masters winner, and we break down Fernando Mendoza being offered big money to return to Indiana. Plus, Scottie Scheffler earns his 20th PGA Tour win, and the return of Philip Rivers. Big wins, big money, and big storylines—let’s get into...

🎙️ Episode 3 We recap a tough California trip for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the return of the PGA Tour, react to NASCAR bringing back "The Chase", and close with a fun fact—January 19th, a special date for Marcus. Perspective, storylines, and a little history—all in one episode.

🎙️ Episode 2 We break down the North Carolina Men's Basketball team traveling to California with matchups against the Stanford Cardinals and the California Golden Bears, react to Brooks Koepka being reinstated into the PGA Tour, and talk about an exciting new golf event coming to Asheville, NC.

🎙️ Episode 1 We’re kicking off the podcast with Carolina basketball coverage, breaking down Brooks Koepka being done with the LIV Tour, and reacting to a player dropping 11 three-pointers in a single game. A little analysis, a few hot takes, and the start of something new!