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We're BACK! Season Four of the Pod is underway with Tar Heel football Training Camp news (including the Heels naming Sam Howell the Blue Team QB) (2:59)...then starting offensive lineman Nick Polino joins the Pod to talk training camp, playing multiple positions on the offensive line and why his golf game was better 60 pounds ago. (15:20)Plus, Carolina Football Director of Communications and Branding, Jeremy Sharpe, joins the Pod to talk his new role at UNC, working with Mack Brown and advancing the Tar Heel FB brand.ALSO: Adam's List (59:38), #WhatUp (1:05:41), #HCYJT (1:12:18) and a Local News reading with a (shell)shockingly ironic ending (1:17:46).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tar Heel Football is deep into training camp and the guys break down the major story lines thus far (2:05) then Director of Kenan Stadium James Spurling joins the Pod to talk his history with Chapel Hill and Carolina, managing Kenan and how he remembers which of his 72 keys goes to which door (28:11).Plus, an all-time Adam's List (54:14) includes: someone is putting up pictures of Big Grits all over the world...seriously (1:00:38), Adam takes an enormous L versus an escalator (1:16:50) and the return of #WorkingForTheBubble (1:25:45)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Tar Heel QB Jason Stanicek joins the Pod to talk choosing Carolina, playing for Mack Brown, running the option to perfection and shares advice for the current Tar Heel team (4:00).Plus, Jones and Adam pick their first Mack era to second Mack era (Mack-to-Mack) All-Carolina Football team (34:44).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ACC Kick-off event was last week including preseason predictions and All-ACC teams (2:39), Carolina Football has new facilities (9:35), Carolina Basketball is getting its own ACC Network All-Access series (12:00) and former Tar Heel Deon Thompson joins the Pod to talk his Carolina career, a decade overseas and his Roy Williams tattoo (14:42)Plus, Adam's List (43:51), "Top Gun Maverick" trailer (45:15) and double #LocalNews readings (58:03)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lots of Tar Heel news including the Battle 4 Atlantis field being set (4:37), Carolina BB will play Wofford in Carmichael (7:45), football season is creeping closer (14:16) and the ACC announced its new bowl tie-ins (18:25). Then, 2009 Final Four MOP Wayne Ellington joins the Pod to talk his time at Carolina, a decade in the NBA and if Carolina fans should forgive Gerald Henderson (28:05).Adam's List (50:16) includes ACC Network talk (55:22), a new #ChristmasInJuly MadLibs (1:02:22) and Jones gives himself a #SoClassy for helping a woman order a Dr. Pepper.Plus, you asked and we answered, a Pod AMA (1:12:08)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tar Heel news catch-up (3:40) then Carolina and NBA great Sam Perkins joins the Pod to talk winning the 1982 championship, his battles with Ralph Sampson, playing for both Dean Smith and Bob Knight and becoming the first real "stretch four" in basketball (9:10). Plus, Adam's List (40:35) includes an outright attack on backpacks (42:39), an in-depth explanation of alternate timelines in Back to the Future (50:31) and Adam plays golf for the first time (55:25).Then, the event of the summer, The 2019 Poddy Awards! (58:15)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a Summer Blockbuster Pod! The Heels had three players chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft (2:18), Jones and Adam have watched some pick up basketball (11:33) and Carolina's new women's basketball coach, Courtney Banghart, joins the Pod to talk coming to Carolina, how to be an effective leader and ALMOST being on "The Amazing Race" (19:33).Then, Theo Pinson and Joel Berry join the Pod to talk their professional basketball experiences and tell some of their favorite stories from their time at Carolina (39:50).Plus, Adam's List (1:00:26), the toughest defeats of the Roy Williams era (1:08:40), Jones's seersucker commencement speech (1:13:51), an awesome #WhatUp (1:22:20) and a textbook #HCYJT (1:24:43).Then, "Back to the Future" goes through the #RoadHouseChallenge (1:27:15) and Jones and Adam reveal this year's Poddy nominees (2:12:13).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina Baseball's season ends in the Super Regional ending the UNC Athletic year (3:30) and former Tar Heel Basketball Assistant Joe Holladay joins The Pod to talk working with Coach Williams for 20 years, what changed to allow the 2005 team to win it all and just how close was Kevin Durant to coming to Carolina (9:50).Adam's List (43:47) includes Traffic Circles causing tornadoes (50:56) and #ChristmasInJuly Mad Libs (52:47). PLUS: Skittles Vending Machines (56:02), New Pod World HQ update (57:38) and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the first Pod of the Summer! Carolina baseball won the ACC Tournament and is hosting a Regional (2:44), women's lacrosse came up just short in the Final Four (14:07), we make our annual ACC/B10 Challenge prediction (18:01) and Carolina Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Jonas Sahratian joins the Pod to talk how he trains the Heels, why it is fitting Marvin Williams's name is on the weight room and the Tar Heel he believes has the most potential (22:22).PLUS: Adam's List (52:15), #HCYJT (1:05:53) about paying in change, #WhatUp (1:15:25) and #IDontEvenWantThis (1:17:25) about a near disaster at Jones's Memorial Day gatheringSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spring sports update (1:45), NBA Combine talk (6:49), new rules proposed for college hoops (12:01) & Justin Watts joins the Pod to talk playing overseas, learning new cultures, what makes Roy Williams so good and the shock of finding his first gray hair (17:21). Plus: we open the email inbox (55:41) and the Pod (essentially) has a horse in an upcoming Kentucky Derby (1:07:29)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tar Heel news catch-up and Tar Heel Tour recap (3:35). Senior Associate AD Clint Gwaltney joins the Pod to talk playing for Mack Brown, his relationship with Roy Williams and the challenges of building a basketball schedule (17:15). Adam's List (52:18) includes a Top Rhymers in the Game update (1:00:02). Plus we have a #WhatUp (1:11:00), #HCYJT (1:13:04) and #IDontEvenWantThis (1:17:34)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the Bicentennial Pod! Pod200 includes: catching up on a ton of Tar Heel news (5:30), Adam's list (28:05), we talk with Tar Heel football players Jake Lawler & Zach Goins about their podcast (Inside The Film Room), the new FB coaching staff and more (40:39). Plus, "Big Trouble in Little China" goes through a crossover #RoadHouseChallenge (59:56) and we drop our *pretend a fire emoji is here* new hit song (1:31:22)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We go large for the final Pod of the regular season: Basketball's enormous recruiting week (2:18), Alge Crumpler joins the Pod (16:05) to talk his dedication to Carolina, playing for Mack Brown and Bill Belichick, playing with Michael Vick and Alge's legendary tailgate parties. PLUS: "Days of Thunder" goes through the #RoadHouseChallenge (59:00)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weekend recap, reverse Footloose, all-time athletic walk of shame, #StoryTime, and Assistant AD Ken Cleary joins the Pod to talk Carolina's growing content-producing department, game day atmosphere and everything you need to know about the ACC NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina Basketball End-of-Year Banquet recap and Luke Maye joins the Pod to reflect on his Tar Heel careerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spring Game/Spring FB recap, two wholesome #WhatUps, all-time #LocalNews reading, listener THSMLL™ and Landon Tuner joins the Pod to talk his Tar Heel career, life in the NFL and his famous pancake posterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Spring Game is Saturday and we have double Tar Heel Football guests: OL Charlie Heck talks the coaching transition, goals for the upcoming season and growing up in a football family. Then Mack Brown joins the Pod to talk Spring ball, his new staff and his reception on the recruiting trail. Plus, the first ever Tar Heel Song Memory Lane List (THSMLL)™See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spring football thoughts, Spring cleaning of the email inbox and double Tar Heel football guests: Dre Bly joins the Pod to talk Carolina DBs, his new coaching role and building player confidence. Then Tim Cross joins the Pod to talk the Tar Heel DL, #LetsGetThisWork and how pollen is ruining everything.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nassir Little and Coby White's NBA decisions, Carolina Blues Brothers #StoryTime and a round table discussion with the three living starters from the undefeated 1957 National Championship team: Tommy Kearns, Lennie Rosenbluth and Joe QuiggSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carolina's season is over and that stinks: we look back at the Auburn game, the season as a whole and look ahead for the Heels. Plus: an almost fire tweet, the value of flood insurance, Adam has a much needed #VacationFromLife and a fun #StoryTime to (hopefully) raise your spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.