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Heel Tough Blog Podcast

Anthony Pagnotta
Bill Belichick
Tar Heel Football
Carolina Football
North Carolina Tar Heels
Transfer Portal
Carolina Tar Heels
Carolina
College Football
Gio Lopez
Tar Heels
Recruiting
Football
Mack Brown
2026 Recruiting Class
NC State
Drake May
TCU
Freddie Kitchens
ACC
North Carolina

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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Latest Episodes

In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh give you a deep dive on the state of the Tar Heels running back room heading into this season and tell you if they expect this to be Demon June's room this season.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh break down the Tar Heels quarterback room for this season, tell you why they believe it will be more successful than last year's room and make their predictions for who starts in Dublin.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony breaks down 3✮ WR Chad Willis' flip from Cincinnati to UNC and discusses where the class is as a whole.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony dives into the commitment of 4✮ LB Theo Wilson for the Tar Heels and updates you on the other notes regarding 2027 targets for the program.

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Recent Guests

Noah Spinks
2027 three-star quarterback, committed to Carolina
University of North Carolina Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 679: Shavezz Dixon and Noah Spinks Commit + Tasheem Butler Reaffirms Commitment + Freshmen Enrollment News
Shavezz Dixon
Interior offensive lineman, headliner of the 2027 class for UNC
University of North Carolina Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 679: Shavezz Dixon and Noah Spinks Commit + Tasheem Butler Reaffirms Commitment + Freshmen Enrollment News
Tasheem Butler
Linebacker, reaffirmed commitment to UNC
University of North Carolina Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 679: Shavezz Dixon and Noah Spinks Commit + Tasheem Butler Reaffirms Commitment + Freshmen Enrollment News
Andrew Jones
Tar Heel 247 analyst
Tar Heel 247
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 675: Andrew Jones on Spring Practice
Scott Chadwick
High School Coach of Drake Maye
Clayton High School
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 663: Scott Chadwick on Drake Maye
David Hale
ACC football reporter and analyst
ACC Network
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 631: Kenton Dopson III Flips, Amir Brown Decommits + David Hale
Bryn Renner
Former Tar Heel quarterback and member of the Tar Heel Radio Network.
Tar Heel Radio Network
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 629: Latest on Bill Belichick and UNC + Bryn Renner
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
Pick Six Previews
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 603: Phil Steele and Brett Ciancia Interview

Hosts

Anthony Pagnati
Host of Heel Tough Blog Podcast; covers Tar Heel football recruiting and program analysis.
Josh Marlowe
Co-host on Heel Tough Blog Podcast; provides analysis and discussion on UNC football and recruiting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 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 States3 years ago
  • Great Pod

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TitansTime
    United States4 years ago
  • Good stuff!

    Great discussion. Very informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark - Rams Up
    United States4 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 States4 years ago
  • Poor

    Totally unprofessional show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cramdv
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate concise, on-topic UNC football insights that cut through fluff.
Quality analysis on recruiting and roster moves is a standout for fans and potential sponsors.
Audio quality is generally solid, with room for occasional improvement on a few episodes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 663: Scott Chadwick on Drake Maye
Q: What makes you think Drake Maye has had such success?
Drake's accuracy in throwing deep balls was a key aspect of his success, and it was something we focused on heavily in practice.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 663: Scott Chadwick on Drake Maye
Q: When did you really know that you had something special in Drake Maye?
It started with getting him in January of his freshman year when he was still at Huff. On the first day, I told Josh to just go warm up, and we both looked at each other and realized the stories were true.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 645: Bryn Renner on Where UNC Stands Heading Into the Duke Game
Q: How do you think the Transfer Portal has impacted how they rotate the players?
Bryn expressed that while the transfer portal might have some influence, the main focus should be on getting the best players out there regardless.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 645: Bryn Renner on Where UNC Stands Heading Into the Duke Game
Q: What do you think about Gio Lopez's struggles this season?
Bryn noted that Gio's struggles stem from a lack of confidence and rhythm in his throwing mechanics, particularly with deep balls.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 644: Wake Forest Recap
Q: Should we be just as miserable as we were after the Clemson game?
No, the hosts believe that this loss doesn't take away the progress made in previous wins and that the team still has a chance to achieve their goals.

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A sharp, football-focused show centered on Tar Heel athletics, with a strong emphasis on North Carolina football recruiting, roster development, and game-day strategy. Episodes routinely dissect recruiting targets, depth charts, coaching changes, and season outlooks, often tying in broader college football trends and program history. Notable strengths include thorough breakdowns of commitments and decommitments, along with strategic context about how roster moves affect the 2027 class and beyond. The hosts blend detailed analysis with a pragmatic tone, making it useful for listeners who want clear, actionable takeaways for coverage, sponsorship, or ad alignment with college football audiences.

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Recent guests on Heel Tough Blog Podcast include:

1. Noah Spinks
2. Shavezz Dixon
3. Tasheem Butler
4. Andrew Jones
5. Scott Chadwick
6. David Hale
7. Bryn Renner
8. Travis Burgess

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