Episodes

  • UNC is 6-4, What Now? Mack Brown’s Future and Hoops Talk
    Nov 19 2024

    Julian Council joins Mike Hardison and Ross Martin to answer a simple question: what if Mack Brown and UNC football win out and finish 8-4? This podcast dives into big picture program questions, recruiting, NIL, and the future of Carolina football. It closes with 10 minutes on UNC basketball ahead of four games in Hawaii. (00:18) - Introduction

    (00:46) - UNC Charlotte Fires Biff Poggi

    (02:11) - Mack Brown's Future

    (08:42) - UNC Football Recruiting

    (14:08) - Potential Outcomes of NC State Game

    (23:50) - UNC Win vs Wake Forest Reactions

    (30:04) - UNC 2025 QB Outlook

    (31:53) - UNC Basketball: Win vs American, Hawaii Preview

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    41 mins
  • College Basketball with CBS Sports’ David Cobb
    Nov 13 2024

    David Cobb joins Big Hitters Only to preview the College Basketball Season, talk top freshman, the ACC, Duke, and UNC. (00:18) - Introduction (02:11) - College Basketball Early Storylines (04:56) - Elite Teams in College Basketball (08:45) - Duke Early Thoughts (14:58) - Freshman to Watch (16:53) - How Did Rutgers Sign Dylan Harper & Ace Bailey? (18:40) - Cooper Flagg Hype (22:21) - ACC Predictions (25:34) - UNC Basketball 2024-25 Outlook (31:15) - David Cobb Career Timeline & Background (47:35) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

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    48 mins
  • UNC-Kansas Postgame Reaction
    Nov 9 2024

    Tale of two halves. UNC comes back from down 20 in the first half, but falls short to Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse. Ross Martin, Connor Sparrow, and Mike Hardison are joined by former UNC walk-on Spenser Dalton to break down the game.


    (00:18) - Introduction

    (00:56) - UNC/Kansas Initial Thoughts

    (05:37) - UNC Defense: 1st Half vs 2nd Half

    (11:08) - UNC Frontcourt Outlook

    (16:07) - Favorite UNC Lineup Moving Forward

    (21:26) - Cade Tyson Situation

    (27:39) - Final Takeaways

    (29:30) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

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    30 mins
  • UNC-Elon Postgame Reaction
    Nov 5 2024

    Ross Martin and Connor Sparrow dive into UNC’s 90-76 win over Elon in the 2024-25 season opener. The duo talk the biggest surprise, most encouraging signs, and early concerns for the Tar Heels.


    (00:18) - Introduction

    (01:09) - Notable Game Stats

    (01:58) - Biggest Surprise

    (04:19) - Encouraging Signs

    (08:54) - Potential Worries Moving Forward

    (14:07) - New-Look UNC Offense

    (18:00) - Trouble With 2-3 Zone

    (19:42) - Basketball Recording Plan

    (20:29) - Elon Short-Shorts Revolution

    (22:07) - Ian Jackson/Drake Powell Takeaways

    (23:41) - Duke Minute

    (25:29) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

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    27 mins
  • Josh Stein, NC Candidate For Governor, Joins the Big Hitters Only Podcast
    Oct 28 2024

    North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein joins Ross Martin and Mike Hardison to talk UNC basketball, all-time starting five, favorite team, and the 2024-25 Tar Heels. The conversation moves to Hurricane Helene relief in Western North Carolina and running a campaign against Mark Robinson.


    (00:00) - Intro (01:09) - Connection to UNC Basketball (02:47) - Favorite UNC Basketball Past Teams/Players (08:00) - All-Time UNC Basketball Starting 5 (12:08) - Living in Chapel Hill in the 1970s/1980s (13:18) - Previewing 2024-25 UNC Basketball (18:29) - Roy Williams Endorsement (21:25) - Zach Galifianakis Rally Experience (23:16) - Hurricane Helene Aftermath & Future Plans (28:59) - Campaign vs Mark Robinson (31:54) - Potential Victory Celebration

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    34 mins
  • Marathon Prep - One Week Out
    Oct 21 2024

    Joined by experienced marathon runners Allen Baddour and Joseph McCaffery, this pod dives deep into everything you need to know 10 days to a week out from your first marathon. With host Ross Martin, the guys talk tapering, rest, diet and nutrition, day before and morning of, in-race strategy, fueling and hydration, and even what happens if you need to take a shit. This is a podcast for experienced marathon runners, first-timers, beginner runners, or anyone interested in a nuanced and in-depth perspective on everything marathon preparation.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Inside The Blue Zone: Breaking Down the Culture, Scene, and Hate of UNC Football’s Premium Seating Area
    Oct 19 2024

    Joined by some of the Blue Zone’s biggest proponents, Ross Martin and Wayne House do a deep dive into everything you need to know about the premium seating area inside Kenan Stadium. From the food and outfits to the view, amenities, culture, and scene, this podcast covers everything from inside the Blue Zone. Why does this part of Kenan Stadium get so much hate from students and GA crowd? What are the benefits? What outfits can you expect as the season changes? We cover it all in the only Blue Zone podcast episode ever recorded.

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    54 mins
  • Joel Berry on UNC Hoops, Lineups/Rotations, Analyst Role, Frat Scene
    Oct 15 2024

    Joel Berry joins Big Hitters Only to dive deep on the 2024-25 UNC basketball team. Berry and host Ross Martin talk starting lineup, possible rotations, depth, and concerns. Berry also goes into his role and preparation as a college basketball analyst for ACC Network.


    (00:18) - Introduction

    (00:50) - Balancing Backcourt Talent

    (03:57) - Frontcourt Questions

    (08:58) - Joel Berry Analyst Journey

    (14:08) - What Joel Berry Misses Most About UNC

    (15:15) - UNC Fraternity Scene

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    18 mins