
The Big Hitters Only Podcast blends UNC sports with off-topic discussion of lifestyle, culture, and long-form interviews with compelling people. Tar Heel football and basketball gets you in the door, engaging conversation, lively takes, and laughs will keep you around. Host Ross Martin, who covered UNC football, basketball, and recruiting for 10 years, will be joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

UNC is in the midst of a coaching search. Big Hitters Only breaks down all the angles and all the candidates in the coaching search that is gripping college basketball. Julian Council and Mike Hardison join to dive into Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May and som... more
Hubert Davis is out as UNC’s head coach. His five-year tenure came to an end Tuesday night following another first round exit from the NCAA Tournament. Ross Martin and Spenser Dalton break it all down on Big Hitters Only - from the decision to fire C... more
UNC squanders a 19 point lead and falls to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Carolina’s 2025-26 season is over. Spenser Dalton, David Ray Allen, and Ross Martin break it all down. How UNC lost, final thoughts on this team, and what it me... more
Adam Smith (35:50) and Andy Bagwell (00:18) join Big Hitters Only to discuss all the relevant and important topics concerning UNC basketball at this juncture in the Hubert Davis era. There is a bit of NCAA Tournament talk and a VCU preview mixed in b... more
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This pod is the real. Excellent analysis without all the industry talk. Down to earth, funny, and a balanced blend of contributors. Ross is the Boss!
Ross brings the REAL talk on all things UNC + off topics of interest. Keep on keeping on Ross!
Pumped to have Ross back in action covering the Heels. Most Carolina fans aren’t the wine and cheesers in the sweater vests. Ross is looking out for us folks who are passionate about Carolina football and want a nationally relevant program and gameday atmosphere.
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A coastal college sports show that centers on UNC football and basketball, mixing game analysis with off-topic banter, personal stories, and insider chatter. Recent episodes feature live reactions to games, roster moves, injuries, coaching decisions, and discussions around recruiting, transfers, and future prospects, often interspersed with light sponsorship segments and personal anecdotes. The format leans into a conversational, fan-friendly vibe with recurring guests and a rotating cast of co-hosts, making it approachable for listeners who want strong UNC coverage along with relatable lifestyle chatter and playful banter that keeps the mood upbeat. A notable strength is the seamless blend of in-depth sports analysis with casual storytelli... more
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Recent guests on Big Hitters Only include:
1. Andy Bagwell
2. Terrence Oglesby
3. Roy Cooper
4. Adam Smith
5. Andrew Jones
6. Kyle Peterson
7. Bryn Renner
8. Rod Baxley
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