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Flight School Podcast
by Turner Medlicott
Three UNC grads. A former band kid. Two journalists. All who can somehow talk more about sports here than they can tweet about them. Join us, Turner, Adrian, and Jonah, each week to get our (un)professional takes on the professional sports world (with some UNC love in there too)! Twitter: @Flight_Pod
Episodes
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Abate, man
Jonah continues to give Turner a hard time about his baseball team of choice, we give a honest review of Jay Bateman and how much time he has left as a Tar Heel, and go through the shockers of the NFL trade deadline! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Beautiful BasketBALL, Baby
The boys are back in town, and so is the NBA! We go over our expectations for our teams, give our teams to watch this year, and debate whether the Celtics can make the playoffs. Plus, are the Chiefs in danger of not making the NFL playoffs? Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Twitter Boy Slackin
It's been a minute! We recap some of the big NFL news and overreact to NBA opening night. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Yuck, just, yuck
UNC Football has us incredibly disappointed, Kyrie/Wiggins/Beal have us disgusted, and we go over which NFL teams with losing records have a chance at redemption. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Making it or Faking it: Panthers Edition
We go over the Ben Simmons NBA drama, which 2-0 teams in the NFL are for real, and what to expect from the Heels going forward. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Winning Feels Good
We recap UNC's expected win over Georgia St, and somehow all of our NFL teams won this weekend? Plus, we talk Week 1's biggest surprises (yes that means the GOAT, Jameis Winston) Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Wet Tissue Paper
UNC's offensive line got manhandled against VT, and that decided the rest of the game. Jonah and Adrian delve into what lies next for the Tar Heels and preview the upcoming NFL season! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Is This What NC State Fans Feel Like?
UNC is supposed to be good in football. Like, actually good. Is this how NC State fans feel when their basketball team is ranked? We preview the upcoming season, our all-name team defense, and give our NFL fantasy teams a shout-out! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Someone to be Giddey About
Jonah and Turner recap the 2021 NBA draft and crazy free-agency that followed. Adrian's not here, so we get to talk about how bad the Thunder messed up. And does Turner think these new Lakers will work? Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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2021 NBA Draft Spectacular
Turner and Adrian preview the upcoming NBA draft. Plus, we're going LIVE soon! Stay tuned for updates :) Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Jonah's Coming Home
Jonah has a big announcement for everyone that will change the shape of NBA Twitter. Plus, we recap THAT Cam Johnson dunk, the Buck's impressive Game 3, and the huge week for UNC Basketball and Hubert Davis. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Turner was Right (for Once)
Turner correctly picked this finals matchup... but who do he and Adrian see coming out of this series after Game 1? We discuss what the Bucks need to change to turn the series around, and also give a huge shout-out to THE BOY, Cam "Give Him More Minutes" Johnson. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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The End of The Process
The Ben Simmons experiment is probably over in Philly, and Jonah isn't here to defend him this episode. We go into who is more to blame for the 76ers early exit, how annoyed we are the Coach Bud saved his job, and what we're most excited for during the conference finals. Also, the Draft Lottery…
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Please Fire Coach Bud
We're so tired of Giannis being held back by that man's incompetence. Plus, a bunch of other coaches got fired and this NBA season continues to be the absolute worst. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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The (Basketball) World Turned Upside Down
Brad Stevens is a GM now and Coach K is retiring. And they both happened on the same day. Needless to say, we have some THOUGHTS! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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A Dame Shame
Damian Lillard put up one of the best playoff performances ever and the Blazers couldn't even win the game for him. We talk Lebron's legacy after the Laker's abysmal performance and the Lakers chances in Game 6. The Nets-Bucks series is a Finals-level matchup that we are itching to see. Also,...
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"Ciao"
Jonah was gone for a week and Turner forgot about him, apparently. Oh, and the NBA Playoffs are in full swing! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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2021 NBA Playoff Preview
NBA Christmas is finally back. Hear our predictions for the first round, how the Clippers are cowards, and who we think makes the finals! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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All-NBA and EOY Awards Spectacular
The boys feathers get a little rustlely on this one. We go through our picks for all of the end of year accolades, and debate who goes on our All-NBA Teams. Unsurprisingly, Westbrook was involved... Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Stop Complaining About Things That are Good!
The play-in tournament is a great idea, and Lebron and the Lakers can just win more games if they don't want to deal with it. Plus, LAMELO IS BACK, Russel Westbrook is doing it again, and Jokic is our unanimous MVP. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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NFC North Hate Club
All of our Tar Heel boys were drafted!!! We go over how our teams performed in the draft, which Tar Heel will have the best rookie season, and hate on the Bears organization for a while. NBA episode coming in part 2! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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This Podcast Lasts Longer than the Super League
We're back! We preview the NFL Draft, and who we want to see our teams take Day 1. Plus, the Wizards, Knicks and Steph Curry are on an absolute tear. Which of them do we see actually securing playoff spots? It's a long one, but listen to the end for a surprise :) Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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So Long, Two-Big Lineup
Adrian is out on this one, so Turner and Jonah talk about the new brand of UNC basketball that's to come, and adjusting expectations after hyping ourselves up too much. Plus, we gush over Javonte Williams and Michael Carter because, well, who isn't? Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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The Pipeline Continues
Yet another former Steeler has become a Cardinal, and yet another Patriot is having his career overhyped. Plus, we discuss the latest injury devestation, the DPOY race, and why Mark Cuban and the Mavs need to suck it up and just win games. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Timme For an Old-Fashioned WHOOPING
Baylor dominated this tournament unlike any team we've seen recently. We go over their performance, what went wrong for the Zags, and give a special Final Four shoutout to Johnny Juzang! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Not OUR Rookie of the Year
The first trailer for Space Jam 2 is here, and we couldn't be more excited. Like Turner not showing up for the pod, the Lakers look like scrubs. Plus, Paul Pierce had a good, family-friendly time! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Walking the Same Direction After Saying Goodbye
Kyle Lowry must be feeling real awkward right now... we recap the busiest trade deadline EVER, including why Aaron Gordon to the Nuggets was the biggest trade of the day. Plus, we boo Rodger Goodell for extending the NFL season to 17 games. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Oral Roberts, Savior of our Spirits
Being a UNC fan has been ROUGH this week, so thank god Oral Roberts exists. We talk about UNC's terrible tournament outing and shaky future, as well as who we have in our Final Four. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Can't Spell Basketball without multiple Ls
The NBA has taken yet another L this week with Lebron, Lamelo, AD, KD, and Embiid all out indefinitely. Where does the season go from here? Where do the awards races go from here? Plus, we talk about the NFL's horrendous history with sexual violence and what the latest news from Deshaun Watson...
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The Big (COVID) Dance
It's the best time of the year for college sports... but we can't be completely overjoyed today. We talk COVID concerns entering the tournament, our frustrations with the refs in the UNC-FSU game, and what encouraged us overall from the ACC Tournament. Plus, as required, we give our hottest…
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Engage Eight
This is the most all-out news podcast we've ever done: NFL Free Agency is on another level. Plus, the NBA is back and the trade deadline is inching closer. This one is a sprint and a marathon all in one!
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*insert broom emojis here*
A season sweep of dook, AND it wasn't even close?? Talk about a happy pod. We reflect on how much Garrison has shouldered for this program, how amazing Sterling getting minutes was, and what our expectations are during Champ Week. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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(Fire) Alarm! It's Free Agency
We go through Dak's massive contract and the rest of NFL free agency. On the flip side, we debate what makes the NBA fun with the news of Blake Griffin's signing to the Nets. Plus, All-Star weekend left Jonah and Adrian with... thoughts!
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The Most Inconsistent Team in Basketball
The worst loss of the season. Followed by the best win. Followed by a trap game that we should've won. THIS. THIS. THIS. Is Carolina Basketball. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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"Source: Me"
Turner is losing his mind over his Cardinals signing JJ Watt. In NBA news, we discuss coaching moves, the decline of the dunk contest, and how awesome the new two-way contract news is for teams and players. We're in good spirits this week! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Happiness Never Lasts Forever
Well... we recorded this before Wednesday's embarrassment. If you're looking for a pick-me up before the Florida St game, listen to us break down the most fun we've had watching Carolina Basketball in two years, and why these last few games are VITAL for the Heels. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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All Stars... and Super Doughnuts?
This is becoming a food review podcast aparently. We discuss the newly released all-star rosters, the Nets surge, and the Lakers struggles. Adrian even makes a bold finals prediction! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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We Knew This Was Going to Happen
It's the Virginia Game. What else did we expect? We also go over the craziness that is begging for a basketball game on Twitter (and it working!). Follow Us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Lakers Fans Don't Wear Headphones Because They Only Want to Hear Themselves Speak
It's a CHONKY NBA-filled episode. Is the Jazz's success sustainable/meaningful? Is AD an idiot? Will the NBA ever come to its senses on its COVID cancellation policy? Plus, we reveal our all-star selections, which generates no arguments about Ben Simmons whatsoever. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod!
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It's Been a Week
Dook sucks!! We celebrate Caleb Love's historic performance, but are weighed down by the aftermath of the game. Probably our most serious discussion yet, but a necessary one. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Lamelo's League (feat. Nick Bolick)
We have our first guest, associate producer of digital content for the Hornets, the illustrious Nick Bolick! Nick gives a TON of Hornets insight and stories on this one. With Turner out, him and the boys discuss how boring the Superbowl was, and recap the week's NBA news. Follow us on Twitter...
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Kerwin Walton Bully Ball
The announcement of the return of EA Sports' College Football has us feeling all sorts of emotions, good and bad. We also preview the dook matchup, how we can possibly bounce back from Clemson, and how Kerwin Walton should play at the 5 to fix our free throw problems! Follow us on Twitter...
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Plowing Through
Turner tries really hard to make fun of the Rams, but did they win the Jared Goff-Matthew Stafford trade? We also give our thoughts on the Deshaun Watson debacle and make our Superbowl picks. In the NBA, we talk all things Bradley Beal and just how fun the Hornets are to watch. Follow us on…
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January was a... Good Month?
The Heels have had one of their best stretches in recent memory, despite their inconsistencies. We talk about who deserves praise for their improvement, how Armando Bacot needs to be FED, and the rise of Caleb Love. It's a happy UNC episode for once! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Mamba Mentality
We reflect on a year without Kobe and Gigi Bryant on the anniversary of their tragic passing. In our normal shenanigans, we talk about how dumb the Packers seem to be, how amazing Steph Curry/Tom Brady's accomplishments are, and compare this NFL offseason to the NBA! Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Screw your Moral Victory
We're annoyed about the inconsistent nature of the UNC fanbase, but what's new? We talk Garrison's return to form (kinda), the state of Caleb Love and RJ Davis, and how important this next week is for this team's tournament hopes. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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We Digress
Houston really has a problem with hall of fame level players. And is the Nets biggest challenge themselves? We talk about the Deshaun Watson debacle and the treatment of black quarterbacks and make our picks to face off in the Superbowl. Topped off with some more NBA Covid-19 talk. It's a chunky...
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Winning Can Make You... Mad?
Turner details what it was like to be at the Orange Bowl, and we pour love over Devonta Smith. Also, we dive into how frustrating the Heels have been, especially in that dreaded Miami game, despite the wins. Who is our point guard? What's up with Garrison? We don't know either, but we try and…
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EMERGENCY POD: James Harden Edition
A special additional episode dedicated to the massive, 4-team trade that shook the NBA and us so much that we had to record an extra episode. Follow us on Twitter @Flight_Pod
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Wear a Mask, NBA
Lol Jonah's Steelers lost! We recap the rest of Wild Card Weekend in the NFL and talk about how Nickelodeon is the best thing to happen to sports in a long time. Also, we slam the NBA for the way it has handled the season thus far and try to figure out what/where in the world Kyrie is up to. Lots...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Three UNC grads. A former band kid. Two journalists. All who can somehow talk more about sports here than they can tweet about them. Join us, Turner, Adrian, and Jonah, each week to get our (un)professional takes on the professional sports world (with some UNC love in there too)! Twitter: @Flight_Pod
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Three UNC grads. A former band kid. Two journalists. All who can somehow talk more about sports here than they can tweet about them. Join us, Turner, Adrian, and Jonah, each week to get our (un)professional takes on the professional sports world (with some UNC love in there too)! Twitter:...
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