Ross and Aury take questions and topics from Twitter/X for a quick off topic show. The topics range from Hubert Davis talk to potatoes to Chapel Hill restaurants to top 5 media meals.

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(00:18) - Introduction

(01:21) - Shop at Breaking T!

(02:18) - Thoughts on Hubert Davis

(07:06) - What Would You Do As Mack Brown?

(09:45) - Top 5 Potatoes

(12:35) - Top 5 Boone Restaurants

(15:17) - Top 5 Journalists on UNC Beat

(16:43) - Why Did RL Bynum Block Ross?

(18:21) - UNC Basketball Media Experience

(22:23) - Trump/Biden Funniest Moments

(24:41) - Top 5 Soups

(26:46) - Top 5 Bachelor Party Destinations

(29:16) - Top 5 Stadium Foods

(31:38) - Top 5 Fast Food Burgers

(35:21) - 90s Crushes

(38:58) - Chapel Hill Restaurant Shout Outs

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Former UNC QB Bryn Renner and former UNC linebacker Jeff Schoettmer join Big Hitters Only to react, discuss and dive into Bill Belichick. The podcast closes with the News & Observer’s Andrew Carter joining Ross Martin to recap and react to Belichick’s introductory press conference.

(00:18) - Introduction

(01:07) - Initial Bill Belichick Thoughts

(04:29) - Reaction From Fanbase

(07:47) - Next Steps For Belichick

(11:19) - Building A Staff

(15:13) - Michael Lombardi Thoughts

(19:09) - Fan Commitment, NIL, Overall Buzz

(24:50) - Press Conference Takeaways

(29:16) - Potential Future Success

(31:22) - Bryn Renner Year 1 Of Media

(33:50) - Andrew Carter Joins The Show

(34:46) - Press Conference First Impressions

(46:11) - Benefits Of UNC Football Publicity

(52:06) - Worst Case Scenario

(58:41) - Best Case Scenario

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A big hire requires a big podcast. Ross Martin is joined by four different guests over the course of the show - Aury St. Germain, Mike Hardison, Julian Council, and Joe Ovies - to discuss and react to the massive news of UNC hiring Bill Belichick as its new head coach. The podcast covers it from all angles - best and worst scenarios, recruiting, NIL, UNC going all in on football, media attention, and national impact.

(00:18) - Introduction

(04:34) - Aury St. Germain Joins The Show

(23:28) - Mike Hardison Joins The Show

(32:41) - Julian Council Joins The Show

(1:01:50) - Joe Ovies Joins The Show

Spenser Dalton and Connor Sparrow join Big Hitters Only to break down UNC's loss to Alabama in the ACC-SEC Challenge. This episode dives into another slow start by the Tar Heels, the early-season struggles of RJ Davis, the immediate impact of freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell, and some early thoughts on how this team will fare in March.

(00:18) - Introduction

(01:02) - Initial Thoughts

(06:49) - RJ Davis Struggles

(13:27) - What Would Roy Say?

(17:34) - Bright Spots: Ian Jackson & Drake Powell

(22:23) - More Frontcourt Problems

(27:32) - Early March Madness Thoughts

(32:24) - Positive Takeaway From Loss

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Passionate App State football fan and alum Robert Hogewood joins Big Hitters Only to dive into the decision by App State to fire head coach Shawn Clark after five seasons. Hogewood takes us through the seasons, the wins and losses and the possible reasons for the move. This is a glimpse inside the mind and heart of an App State football fan less than 24 hours are the firing.

(00:18) - Introduction

(00:56) - Initial Thoughts

(02:18) - Shawn Clark Timeline & Notable Moments

(10:11) - How Did We Get Here?

(16:54) - Did You Expect This?

(24:28) - Hiring Process/Potential Candidates

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Now one week into the UNC head coaching search, Ross Martin and Julian Council dive deep in potential candidates and all the different scenarios possible. A podcast for those who want in-depth analyst and commentary on everything UNC football and the coaching search, Martin and Council break down the timeline, talk a little recruiting, and who they believe to be the top candidates involved right now.

(00:18) - Introduction

(00:59) - Potential Timeline

(06:30) - Bill Belichick

(08:45) - Kliff Kingsbury

(09:59) - Lincoln Riley

(13:50) - Interest From Power 4 Coaches

(15:54) - Arthur Smith

(16:59) - Jeff Monken

(22:54) - Jamey Chadwell

(25:24) - Matt Campbell

(29:36) - Ryan Silverfield

(33:30) - Bob Chesney

(37:06) - Glenn Schumann

(45:09) - Jon Sumrall

(52:31) - UNC Coaching Hire Predictions

(56:46) - Bubba Cunningham Media Appearances

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Ross Martin, Spenser Dalton, and Connor Sparrow convene to break down UNC’s performance in the Maui invitational and the overall sentiment following Carolina’s losses to Auburn and Michigan State. There are clear issues that have emerged with this 2024-25 Tar Heel team. From the slow starts and stagnant offenses to physical limitations, roster construction, and front court weakness, many of the concerns entering the season have begun to unfold after just seven games.

(00:18) - Introduction

(01:02) - Initial Concerns From Maui

(05:52) - Lack of Size on Roster

(16:10) - Bright Spots: Ian Jackson and Drake Powell

(22:22) - Notable Stats Through 7 Games

(23:30) - RJ Davis Slow Start

(26:19) - UNC Frontcourt Moving Forward

(30:37) - Quick Alabama Preview

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Huge news out of Chapel Hill on Tuesday morning as UNC fires head football coach Mack Brown. Ross Martin, Julian Council, and Mike Hardison react to the news, why it had to happen, discuss coaching candidates, and reflect on Brown’s six-year tenure at UNC.

(00:18) - Introduction

(00:56) - Initial Thoughts

(03:32) - How Did This Happen?

(14:47) - Potential Coaching Candidates

(28:48) - Mack Brown's UNC Legacy

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This is why you stay up. UNC overcomes a 21-point deficit to beat Dayton in the Maui Invitational. Ross Martin is joined by Spenser Dalton and Connor Sparrow to break down Carolina’s thrilling 92-90 comeback win over the Flyers on Monday night.

(00:18) - Intro

(02:00) - Initial Thoughts

(06:20) - UNC Halftime Adjustments

(11:15) - UNC Center Position Going Forward

(15:40) - UNC Defensive Struggles

(23:13) - UNC Half-Court Offense

(30:01) - What Did You Learn Tonight?

(36:26) - Closing Thoughts

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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.

(00:46) - 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