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Heel Tough Blog Podcast

Anthony Pagnotta
Tar Heel Football
Drake May
NFL Draft
Carolina Football
Quarterback Battle
2025 Recruiting Class
Cedric Gray
Transfer Portal
Tez Walker
2024 Spring Game
Mack Brown
Defensive Line
Connor Harrell
Max Johnson
NC State
Emory Hunt
Zach Rice
NFL Scouting Combine
Spring Game
Joshua Harris

A podcast that talks about everything and anything Tar Heel Football*All calls in the show intro are not owned by me and are rights of the Tar Heel Sports Network

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh react to the Tar Heels blowout loss to UCF and tell you where things stand this season and with the Belichick experiment as a whole.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh take a deep dive into Central Florida, discuss the Tar Heel storylines around this game and give you their keys to the game and predictions for Saturday.

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In this edition of the podcast, Josh recaps the latest Bill Belichick press conference, as the head coach talked about the growth the team has made defensively, and the areas they are working to improve upon in the passing game ahead of Saturday's co... more

In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh give you their reactions from the Richmond win, including Gio Lopez's up-and-down day and another stout defensive performance.

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Recent Guests

Travis Burgess
Quarterback prospect for Carolina in the 2026 class
Carolina
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 609: Official Predictions and Breakout Players for 2025 Season
Brett Ciancia
Writer of Pick Six Previews, noted for analyzing all Power Four teams
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Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 603: Phil Steele and Brett Ciancia Interview
Trashawn Ruffin
Top commitment in the Tar Heels 2026 class, a defensive tackle from North Carolina.
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Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 602: Tar Heels Land 2027 4✮ RB and Trashawn Ruffin Interview
Andrew Ivins
Director of Scouting for 247 Sports and co-host of 105 Guys Podcast
247 Sports
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 587: Tar Heels Land 4✮ S + Andrew Ivins on Travis Burgess and '26 Class
Jaylen McGill
A running back prospect for the class of 2026 who committed to Carolina.
Mountain View Preparatory High School
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 571: 'Practice Like a Pro' Recap + Jaylen McGill Commits
Bill Belichick
Newly appointed head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 551: Bill Belichick Intro Presser Recap and Transfer Portal Update
Michael Koh
Sports writer for WCHL covering the Tar Heels
WCHL
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 511: Michael Koh on Burning Camp Questions
Power Echols
Senior linebacker for the North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 507: ACC Media Days Reaction, 2025 Receivers, Kaimon Rucker and Power Echols
Kaimon Rucker
Edge rusher for the North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 507: ACC Media Days Reaction, 2025 Receivers, Kaimon Rucker and Power Echols

Host

Anthony Pagnato
Host of the Heel Tough Blog Podcast, providing engaging updates and analyses on Tar Heel Football, often featuring recruiting insights and team dynamics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • The best for Tar Heel updates

    From recruiting, to scheme, to updates, this is the best UNC pod out there. Anthony doesn’t waste anytime with dumb anecdotes like others. Only pertinent information. What a boss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamesdeanten
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Pod

    Definitely need to give the pod a listen. Great content and awesome conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TitansTime
    United States3 years ago
  • Good stuff!

    Great discussion. Very informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark - Rams Up
    United States3 years ago
  • Good listen

    Anthony is entertaiing and the show is a fun listen. The audio is clear and crisp. Keep putting out great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OMikeyboy
    United States3 years ago
  • Poor

    Totally unprofessional show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cramdv
    United States4 years ago

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Many praise the clear audio quality and the engaging format of discussions, making it informative and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and focused analysis of Tar Heel Football without unnecessary distractions.
The commitment to cover critical topics like recruiting and coaching is frequently highlighted as a strong point of the content.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 610: Travis Burgess Interview
Q: Why did you feel like Carolina was the right school for you?
The community and coaching staff at North Carolina were significant factors in my decision.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 610: Travis Burgess Interview
Q: What was it like being named one of the Elite 11?
It was great to be recognized; it gave me confidence that I'm on the right path.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 610: Travis Burgess Interview
Q: What are your goals for this season?
The main goal is to win the state championship and focus on the little things to improve.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 587: Tar Heels Land 4✮ S + Andrew Ivins on Travis Burgess and '26 Class
Q: How does Travis compare to other quarterbacks in this year's Elite 11?
He compared favorably, finding himself in the top tier along with other elite prospects.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 587: Tar Heels Land 4✮ S + Andrew Ivins on Travis Burgess and '26 Class
Q: What did you think about Travis Burgess?
He was one of the biggest surprises at the Elite 11 Finals, showing outstanding performance and leadership qualities that raised his ranking.

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2. Brett Ciancia
3. Trashawn Ruffin
4. Andrew Ivins
5. Jaylen McGill
6. Bill Belichick
7. Michael Koh
8. Power Echols

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