Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball and football seasons are done, and the Class of 2025 has graduated. Even though baseball and many Olympic sports play on, Inside Carolina's Press Coverage crew of producer John Bauman, Evan Rogers and Jeremiah Holloway wanted to convene to give out some 'superlatives' from the season. The crew discusses the best game, the most valuable Tar Heel, the most imp...

The spring transfer portal has been anything but slow for Bill Belichick and North Carolina as recent linebacker additions - led by Boise State transfer Andrew Simpson - have helped fill the needs of that position room.  Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to scout Simpson, FSU transfer Timir Hickman-Collins and Oklahoma State transfer Jonathan Agumadu and discuss what each wil...

The North Carolina Baseball program has been steeped in talent over the years with countless ALL-ACC and All-American players dotting the rosters.  Toss in the 12 College World Series appearances and you have a program that rivals any in the country.  Former Tar Heel Brian Moran was not one of the most talented but his personal work and drive in his three years at UNC and now 17 years in professio...

Bill Belichick and his coaching staff have addressed critical needs in the spring portal window and adhered to their ‘build from the inside out’ approach.  Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to scout the three recent offensive line additions - Jordan Hall, Jakai Moore and Will O’Steen - and how the three will impact the OL room on the practice field and once the season starts....

Jenny Levy started from the bottom. Handed the keys to a brand new program, Levy’s dedication, will and ability built a power house at North Carolina. Eight ACC Championships, Three National Titles, 20 straight NCAA Tournament bids including this season’s overall #1 seed, the Women’s Lacrosse program can match trophies and accolades with just about anyone - she’s taken Carolina to the next level i...

The North Carolina Tar Heels close their home season this week with Campbell coming into Boshamer on Tuesday night and the North Carolina State Wolfpack in town for a three game series this weekend.  Assistant Coach Jesse Wierzbicki joins Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley for this week’s show to talk all things Diamond Heel offense - from approaches at the plate, scouting opposing pitchers, swing chan...

While the spring semester comes to an end and the transfer portal has closed, ins and outs for Carolina Basketball have seemingly stopped. Players are now focusing on exams and NBA aspirations, while the coaching staff continues to work in quiet to fill out the roster for next season.  Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to lay out the recent player updates for UNC hoops, some foreig...

Bill Belichick and staff recently landed three defensive lineman to continue to bolster that side of the trench and adhere to their mantra since they’ve arrived in Chapel Hill - build from the inside out.  Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss and analyze the most recent three - Joseph Mupoyi, Isaiah Johnson and D’Antre Robinson.  Staples also offers his opinion on the...

Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for this week's Noon Dish. With the transfer portal officially closed for college football, what's next for the North Carolina Tar Heels as the coaching staff continue to fill roster spots. Callahan takes questions from the Tar Pit Premium message boards about a host of topics including what areas of need have been and...

The North Carolina Diamond Heels notched their sixth straight ACC series wins with the 6-0 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Scott Forbes joins Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley this week to discuss his team's dominant pitching and an offense continuing to search for consistent success. With no series this weekend due to exams, Forbes and Ashley discuss the pitching plan and how his staff plans to keep hi...

North Carolina freshman Drake Powell announced his intentions to enter the NBA Draft on Wednesday afternoon confirming what many that follow the Tar Heel program believed would ultimately happen. Inside Carolina’s Sherrell McMillan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss Powell’s decision to make the jump after one season in Chapel Hill. McMillan and Ashley also discuss what’s next for Hubert Davis and...

Inside Carolina's football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a rundown of the latest North Carolina recruiting and how Bill Belichick and staff continue to navigate the transfer portal. The Heels continue to add skill position players but with the defections of Amare Campbell and Beau Atkinson as well as the limited depth along the interior defensive line, there is work to...

With defections to the portal already thinning North Carolina’s linebacker room, the news that starter Amare Campbell has hit the portal has placed a premium on transfer portal work to rebuild the position. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss Campbell’s decision to enter the portal for a second time and how a recent commitment (Mikai GBayor) and a big time target (An...

North Carolina’s trip to Blackburg to face Virginia Tech never lacks for excitement on the baseball diamond and this past weekend’s event added to the lore that is Tar Heel/Hokie baseball these days. Sunday’s win moved the Heels into fifth place in the league standings and closer the the important double bye in the ACC Tournament. Head coach Scott Forbes discussed the series, the chaos that ensure...

As rapidly as the season ended and transfer portal opened, players came and went around North Carolina basketball, and now the activity has subsided for a brief period. The Portal will close for new entrants on April 22, and North Carolina will continue to wait and see what Drake Powell's plans for the future are. Taking advantage of the brief lull in activity around the UNC roster, Sean Moran and...

Inside Carolina analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley for this emergency show to react to the breaking news that UNC has gotten a commitment from South Alabama transfer quarterback Gio Lopez. Why did Bill Belichick seek out another quarterback? What does this portal addition mean for the Tar Heels' young quarterback room? Staples tackles those questions and more, including scouting Lopez a...

Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the chaotic times for North Carolina Football as the spring transfer portal window is now open. Callahan and Ashley discuss Beau Atkinson’s decision to enter the portal as well as others from UNC and also go in-depth on the ‘shopping list’ of needs that Bill Belichick and staff seek from the players becomi...

Inside Carolina analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to react to the significant Carolina Football news as standout edge rusher Beau Atkinson announced on the eve of the opening of the portal that he plans to transfer out of UNC. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podca...

North Carolina's sweep of Wake Forest sent shockwaves through the ACC especially considering how the Heels accomplished the feat. A 31-4 run disparity against a Deacon team that had blown highly ranked Florida State out of the water just a week before proved this UNC team has the potential to beat anyone at any time. Consistency at the plate will continue to be the goal as the pitching staff has c...

North Carolina has added another transfer to the roster for next season, this time in the form of a very familiar name. Jarin Stevenson from Pittsboro, NC, has committed to transfer back to UNC after two seasons at Alabama. The 6'11" Stevenson has versatility and played in some very big games while in Tuscaloosa, and will look to raise his game in Chapel Hill. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join...

Spring football is complete at North Carolina with the Tar Heels wrapping the first chapter of the Bill Belichick era with the Practice Like a Pro event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday night. Billed as a peek into how the Heels will prepare day to day and week to week when the 2025 season rolls around in four month, fans had the opportunity to see their team run throw drills, situational football and...

North Carolina concludes spring practice with a Practice Like a Pro event in Kenan Stadium on Saturday, April 12th. Fans, media and other interested people can personally witness Bill Belichick and staff at work shaping this new era of UNC Football. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley to discuss what information has come out of the spring so far and what to expect and look for in Sa...

North Carolina added another veteran player to their backcourt today as Colorado State guard Kyan Evans pledged to Hubert Davis from the Transfer Portal. Evans was a steady presence on the perimeter for the Rams who brings an incredible shooting acumen to Chapel Hill. While there are still spots to fill for the Tar Heels, Evans fills an obvious position and skill gap on the roster. Sherrell McMill...

With the sped up timeline in college football recruiting, April through June is a hectic time for coaching staffs and recruits. Inside Carolina’s football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for a dive into the latest at North Carolina. Three commitments in the past week highlight the show along with discussion of official and unofficial visits taking place at UNC. Callahan also...

North Carolina has seen two underclassmen depart via the Transfer Portal this offseason. Now, they'll see a familiar face remain in the program as Seth Trimble announced his intent to return to Chapel Hill for a fourth year. Known for his athleticism and defense, Trimble also brings some roster continuity into the locker room next season as he looks to fill the minutes at guard vacated by the exit...