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Hark The Pod
by The Daily Tar Heel
Hark The Pod is The Daily Tar Heel's weekly sports podcast. Hosted by Sports Editor Matthew Maynard with Assistant Sports Editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley, the show offers in-depth analysis and discussion of UNC sports. Join the excitement and get your dose of sports updates and banter every week.
Episodes
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Hubert Davis on the Hot Seat
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Matthew Maynard and Assistant Sports Editor Brian D'Aguanno break down the latest in UNC athletics. The episode opens with a breakdown of UNC men's basketball's struggles on their West Coast road trip, with disappointing losses to Stanford and Cal....
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UNC Football Changes, Men's Basketball's Close Call and a Look Ahead
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Matthew Maynard and Assistant Editors Beckett Brantley and Brian D'Aguanno return from winter break to break down the latest in UNC athletics. The crew opens with thoughts on the Bobby Petrino hire and a busy transfer portal period for Carolina...
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Football, Field Hockey and the Week's Takeaways
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Matthew Maynard and Assistant Editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley talk through football's loss to Duke, field hockey's disappointing defeat in the Final Four, and men's and women's soccer's tournament performance. They finish up, looking...
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UNC Men's Basketball Secures Two Wins as Trimble Faces Injury Layoff
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Matthew Maynard and Assistant Editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley talk through men's basketball's wins over Radford and N.C. Central. Seth Trimble's arm injury will have him off the court for a couple of weeks, so the editors discuss what…
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Basketball Is Back — And So Is UNC
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Matthew Maynard and Assistant Editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley break down a statement win for UNC men's basketball, reacting to the Tar Heels' electric performance against Kansas. They discuss standout showings from Caleb Wilson, Henri...
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UNC's Power Four Breakthrough, ACC Thrills & Basketball Season Begins
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Matthew Maynard and Assistant Editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley discuss football's 27-10 win over Syracuse on Halloween, which was the team's first Power Four win. They speculate about how the rest of the season will pan out. They recap...
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Football Fails and Soccer Successes
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Matthew Maynard and assistant editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley break down what led to UNC football's 21-18 loss to Cal, and what's next for the team as the season continues. The team then recaps UNC field hockey's recent wins against...
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A Tiger Tragedy
In this episode of Hark The Pod, sports editor Matthew Maynard and assistant editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley recap UNC football's loss to Clemson on Monday. Clemson opened the game with a 75-yard touchdown and scored 28 points in the first quarter. North Carolina's defense allowed…
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UNC Football Falls Again
In this episode of Hark The Pod, assistant editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley are joined by senior writer Alexandra Jones to talk all things football, field hockey and soccer. The group recaps UNC football's 34-9 loss to UCF and the future of UNC football's quarterback position…
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Shining Stars and Rocky Roads
In this episode of Hark The Pod, sports editor Matthew Maynard and assistant editors Beckett Brantley and Brian D'Aguanno recap UNC football's 41–6 win over Richmond. They highlight Demon June's breakout performance, assess quarterback Gio Lopez's early struggles and debate the team's offensive...
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Rain, Rust and Richmond: UNC Football's Week Two Recap
In this episode of Hark The Pod, sports editor Matthew Maynard and assistant editors Beckett Brantley and Brian D'Aguanno break down UNC football's win over Charlotte. They share on-the-ground impressions from a rainy game day in Charlotte, evaluate Gio Lopez's performance and the team's…
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Belichick Beat Down
In this episode of Hark The Pod, sports editor Matthew Maynard and assistant editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley recap UNC football's devastating season opener loss to TCU on Monday.
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Football Preview 2025
Welcome back to a new season of Hark The Pod. In this episode, sports editor Matthew Maynard and assistant editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley preview UNC football's 2025 season. They predict the team's final season record, touch on the atmosphere of this year's Carolina football press...
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Spring Rings & Senior Swings: The Season Finale
In the final episode of the school year, sports editor Caroline Wills and assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard reflect on their favorite UNC sports memories and say a bittersweet goodbye to another season of Hark The Pod. The trio kicks things off with breaking news: UNC football is headed to...
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Heated Rivalries and Hot Bats
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Assistant Editor Emma Moon is joined by fellow Assistant Editor Matthew Maynard and staff writer Brian D'Aguanno to break down UNC men's lacrosse's 8-7 win over Duke, the program's first victory in Durham since 2016. The trio discusses what fueled the Tar Heels'...
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Tar Heels Fall, but the Future is Bright
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills returns to the studio to recap UNC women's basketball's season-ending loss to Duke in the Sweet 16. Assistant Editor Emma Moon and women's basketball beat writers Megan Smith and Beckett Brantley join to break down the Tar Heels'...
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Season's End: Recapping UNC Basketball's Tournament Run
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Assistant Sports Editors Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard recap UNC men's basketball's season-ending loss to Ole Miss and discuss how the team will be remembered. Emma shares her experience covering the tournament in Ohio and Milwaukee, while Senior Writer Cade...
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Too Late for a Turnaround?
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Assistant Editors Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard break down UNC men's basketball's recent wins over N.C. State and UVA. They also look to the future and discuss whether it's too late for the team to turn the tide.
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Spring Has Sprung for UNC Sports
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to discuss UNC men's basketball's win over Syracuse. Later, Wills and Moon speak with Senior Writer Harry Crowther about his coverage of three UNC baseball games over the weekend.
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Better Luck in Baseball Season?
In this episode of Hark the Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to discuss UNC men's basketball's narrow win over Pitt. As the group analyzes the major weaknesses in UNC's current basketball roster, they look to baseball season with the hope…
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Defeated by the Devils
In this episode of Hark the Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to break down UNC men's basketball's loss against No. 2 Duke on Saturday night.
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Welcome Back to Rivalry Season
In this episode of Hark the Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to break down an unexpected victory — The Daily Tar Heel defeating The Duke Chronicle last Friday. The group also discusses their score predictions for one of the biggest…
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Bill Belichick's Tar Heel Takeover
Welcome back to a new season of Hark The Pod. In this episode, Sports Editor Caroline Wills is joined by assistant editors Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to discuss the arrival of Bill Belichick to UNC football and the UNC men's basketball team's win over N.C. State.
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The End of Mack Brown
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills is joined by assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to discuss Mack Brown's departure from UNC football and the program's future leadership. Next, the group is joined by senior writer Harry Crowther as they cover UNC women's soccer's...
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UNC Field Hockey falls to St. Joseph's in NCAA Tournament
In this episode of Hark the Pod, Assistant Editor Matthew Maynard talks about UNC Football's devastating fall to Boston College, alongside Assistant Editor Emma Moon and senior writer Cade Shoemaker. And live from Ann Arbor, Sports Editor Caroline Wills and senior writer Anna Page Lancaster call...
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Woes and Triumphs
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills is joined by assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard and senior writer Harry Crowther to talk football triumphs, soccer woes and more.
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Basketball, Football and Postseason Talk
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills is joined by assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard and senior writer Anna Page Lancaster talk basketball, football, UNC field hockey and share some football score predictions.
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UNC Football Maintains Winning Streak With Victory Over FSU
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills is joined by assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to discuss UNC football's statement win against FSU on Saturday, to share their predictions for UNC football's record at the end of the season and to recap the games of other fall...
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UNC Football Breaks Losing Streak with Victory over UVA
In this episode of Hark the Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills is joined by assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to recap UNC football's much-needed win over UVA and share their score predictions for UNC's match against Florida State this Saturday. The trio also breaks down last Friday's…
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Remembering Tylee Craft's Impact on UNC Football
Tylee Craft, a former UNC wide receiver and student assistant coach, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, after his battle with cancer. He was 23. In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills and Assistant Editors Matthew Maynard and Emma Moon talk all things football. The team…
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Basketball Media Day, Another UNC Football Loss
In this episode of Hark The Pod, Assistant Sports Editor Emma Moon and senior writers Cade Shoemaker and Anna Page Lancaster share their takeaways from UNC's media day for the UNC basketball team, unpack UNC's loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers and share their football score predictions against...
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Soccer Triumphs, Football Stumbles
Hark The Pod is back with Sports Editor Caroline Wills, Senior Writer Harry Crowther and sports writer Beckett Brantley as they recap UNC women's soccer's ACC win over Virginia, men's soccer's victory against California, and the football team's tough loss to Duke. The episode wraps up with…
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UNC v. James Madison University Recap, the Reign of Mack Brown
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH Sports Editor Caroline Wills and Assistant Editor Matthew Maynard recap Carolina's loss against James Madison University and talk about the reign of UNC Football Coach Mack Brown.
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UNC v. North Carolina Central University, Next Week's Football Score Predictions
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH Sports Editor Caroline Wills and Assistant Editors Matthew Maynard and Emma Moon recap UNC's game against North Carolina Central University, talk starting quarterbacks and share score predictions for UNC's game against James Madison next weekend.
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Women's Soccer Post Dorrance, Football Recap
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH Sports Editor Caroline Wills, Assistant Editor Matthew Maynard and Senior Writer Harry Crowther discuss the start of UNC's women's soccer season after head coach Anson Dorrance's retirement. Later, Wills, Assistant Editor Emma Moon and Senior Writer Anna Page...
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Football Preview 2024
Welcome to a new season of Hark The Pod from The Daily Tar Heel. In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH Sports Editor Caroline Wills and Assistant Editors Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard preview the 2024 UNC football season.
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Cade Tyson Committed, Semester in Review
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors announce that Belmont guard Cade Tyson will join Tar Heels next season. The group also recaps an eventful semester for UNC Athletics. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Sports Editor Daniel Wei on this episode of Hark the Pod.
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Seth Trimble Enters Transfer Portal, Banana Ball Review
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports writers discuss Seth Trimble's decision to enter the transfer portal after his team's elimination in the Sweet 16. The group also reviews an emerging twist on baseball - Banana Ball! Senior Writer Grace Nugent joins DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and...
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Deja Kelly Enters the Transfer Portal, Women's Tennis Check-in
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports writers discuss Deja Kelly's decision to enter the transfer portal after the women's loss to South Carolina. The group also highlights the women's tennis team's senior day traditions. Senior Writer Caroline Wills joins DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson…
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Tar Heels Eliminated, NCAA Tournament Recap
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors break down UNC's elimination from the NCAA tournament. The group recaps the men's basketball loss to Alabama, highlighting RJ Davis's uncharacteristic performance where he failed to make a 3-pointer for the first time this season. DTH Sports...
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NCAA tournament updates, UNC men's basketball to Sweet 16
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors break down UNC's performance in the NCAA tournament. The group recaps the women's basketball loss to South Carolina and the men's basketball victory over Michigan State, advancing the team to the Sweet 16. DTH Sports Assistant Editors Daniel Wei...
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ACC Tournament Recap, Bracket Breakdown
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors analyze the UNC men's basketball loss to the NC State Wolfpack in the ACC Championship. The group also recaps the ACC Tournament and discusses the NCAA's March Madness brackets. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Sports...
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Duke Defeated...Again
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC women's basketball victory over Duke. This win came as a pleasant surprise after a recent loss to Boston College. Also on this episode, the editors analyze the UNC men's basketball team and their recent wins over both Miami and NC…
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Win over the Wolfpack
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap recent victories and losses in UNC women's basketball. The women's team had a surprising win over the NC State Wolfpack, but later fell to Virginia Tech. Also on this episode, the editors analyze the UNC men's basketball team and their...
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Victory over Virginia Tech
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC's victory over Virginia Tech in men's basketball and UNC's much-needed victory over Pittsburgh in women's basketball. Also on this episode, the editors analyze the transfer athletes joining the football team next season. DTH Sports...
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Victory Edition
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC's victory over Duke in men's basketball. Also on this episode, the editors discuss the results of the annual rivalry challenge - a fundraising competition between The DTH and Duke Chronicle. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and…
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Welcome to Rivalry Week
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH and Duke Chronicle sports editors preview the upcoming UNC v. Duke men's basketball game, highlighting the significance of this college rivalry. Also on this episode, the editors discuss the annual rivalry paper - a collaboration between The DTH and Duke...
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2023 Year in Review Edition
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC's 2023 national championships across various sports, highlighting historic victories in women's tennis, field hockey, diving, wrestling and basketball. Also on this episode, some much-needed ball talk about the North Carolina men's and...
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Football Coaching Conundrum and Soccer Surprises
Join Lucas Thomae, Gwen Peace and Matthew Maynard as they dissect UNC football's tough loss to N.C. State, delving into coaching concerns and the uncertain future of the program. Transitioning to women's soccer, they also discuss UNC's intense quarterfinal clash with BYU alongside insights from...
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UNC v. Duke Football Double-Overtime Recap and Hoop Talk
Sports editor Shelby Swanson is joined by assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace to recap UNC football's 47-45 (2OT) win over rival Duke. Is it Drake Maye's final home game? Who was that kicker that was on fire? Listen now to find out.
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Hark The Pod is The Daily Tar Heel's weekly sports podcast. Hosted by Sports Editor Matthew Maynard with Assistant Sports Editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley, the show offers in-depth analysis and discussion of UNC sports. Join the excitement and get your dose of sports updates and banter every week.
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Hark The Pod is The Daily Tar Heel's weekly sports podcast. Hosted by Sports Editor Matthew Maynard with Assistant Sports Editors Brian D'Aguanno and Beckett Brantley, the show offers in-depth analysis and discussion of UNC sports. Join the excitement and get your dose of sports updates and banter...
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