Big Hitters Only

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Ross is joined by Mike Hardison and Connor Sparrow to discuss UNC’s heartbreaking loss to Georgia Tech, the back and forth fourth quarter, and takeaways from the now 3-4 Tar Heels. The podcast closes with a look at UNC’s remaining football schedule and thoughts on the Blue-White basketball scrimmage.

(00:18) - Remembering Tylee Craft

(07:07) - UNC vs Georgia Tech Recap

(28:02) - UNC Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage

Tylee Craft GoFundMe Donation Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-us-in-tylees-battle-against-cancer

Recorded live from radio row in uptown Charlotte at ACC Media Day, Ross talks NC State and UNC football with The OG’s Joe Giglio and ACC basketball with Rodd Baxley.

(00:18) - Introduction

(02:24) - Joe Giglio on NC State & UNC Football

(19:48) - Rodd Baxley on ACC Basketball, UNC, Duke

Mike Hardison and Ross Martin dive into UNC’s 34-24 loss at home to Pitt, Mack Brown’s 4th down decisions, and where the team, season, and program goes from here. The duo dives into the direction of the program, crowd size, support and team morale following a third straight loss. Pod closes with some basketball talk coming off media day in Chapel Hill.

(00:18) - UNC Football vs Pittsburgh Reaction

(24:31) - UNC Basketball Preview

Ross talks immediate reactions from UNC media day in Chapel Hill including takeaways on Hubert Davis’ press conference, UNC’s lineup combinations, and thoughts on Tar Heel newcomers Cade Tyson, Ian Jackson, and Drake Powell.

Ross Martin is joined by Mike Hardison and Connor Sparrow to break down and react to UNC’s 21-20 loss to Duke on Saturday. The Tar Heels went up 20-0, but gave up 21 straight points to move to 3-2 on the season. The crew discusses UNC’s future this season and the future of Mack Brown at the helm of the program.