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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
Connor Harrell
Max Johnson
Defensive Line
NC State
Zach Rice
Emory Hunt
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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Latest Episodes

In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh tell you everything you need to know heading into the game against Wake Forest, give you their keys to a Tar Heel win and predictions and discuss the commitment of 2026 4✮ DB David Davis.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh recap the Tar Heels' 20-15 win over the Stanford Cardinal and tell you where they stand as the team prepares for the final three games of the season.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh get you ready for the Tar Heels game against Stanford on Saturday with a breakdown of the Cardinal, the biggest Tar Heels storylines and the keys to a Tar Heel victory.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony discuss the commitment of D.Q. Forkpa, the loss of three commitments in the last week and what else still remains on the 2026 recruiting trail.

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Recent Guests

David Hale
ACC football reporter and analyst
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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
Trashawn Ruffin
Top commitment in the Tar Heels 2026 class, a defensive tackle from North Carolina.
Tar Heels
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

Hosts

Josh Marlowe
Co-host of the podcast with significant insight into Carolina football and its dynamics.
Anthony Pagnato
Co-host with a focus on the Carolina football program and recruitment strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 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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There are few criticisms mentioning audio quality issues in certain episodes, but overall, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature and clarity of the discussions, noting an emphasis on relevant and significant topics related to Tar Heel Football.
Many find the content engaging and well-produced, valuing the hosts' insights into the team's performance and strategies.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 642: Stanford Recap
Q: What do we make of Bill Belichick potentially being a future hire for the New York Giants?
There is a concern that he might leave for the Giants, but the belief is that he will remain with Carolina to build something long-term instead of taking a challenging position like the Giants.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 631: Kenton Dopson III Flips, Amir Brown Decommits + David Hale
Q: Do you believe from what you've heard that he is going to be guaranteed next season or is it still in the cards that they could move on from him this offseason?
It is more likely than not that Bill Belichick will be back next year, but there's a lot that can still go wrong before then.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 635: Bill Belichick's Pre-Virginia Press Conference Takeaways
Q: How does outside noise impact the program?
Belichick acknowledges that external negativity can affect the team, stemming from events before his tenure and current performance struggles.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 635: Bill Belichick's Pre-Virginia Press Conference Takeaways
Q: What are the efforts to increase turnover production on defense?
Belichick emphasizes studying opponents, practicing techniques, and continually working to improve turnover creation despite not seeing results in games.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 635: Bill Belichick's Pre-Virginia Press Conference Takeaways
Q: What is the mood in the locker room after the close defeat?
The team is disappointed but bounces back quickly; they are ready to move on to the next challenge after a game.

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1. David Hale
2. Bryn Renner
3. Travis Burgess
4. Brett Ciancia
5. Trashawn Ruffin
6. Andrew Ivins
7. Jaylen McGill
8. Bill Belichick

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