Big Hitters Only

Ross Martin
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Big Hitters Only

The Big Hitters Only Podcast blends UNC sports with off-topic discussion of lifestyle, culture, and long-form interviews with compelling people. Tar Heel football and basketball gets you in the door, engaging conversation, lively takes, and laughs will keep you around. Host Ross Martin, who covered UNC football, basketball, and recruiting for 10 years, will be joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and characters to inform, engage, and talk Tar Heels. The goal is to entertain -- we’ll react to games, break down any big news, and analyze the ins and outs of UNC football and basketball.

  1. Tyler Hansbrough On UNC Basketball

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    Tyler Hansbrough On UNC Basketball

    2009 National Champion Tyler Hansbrough joins Big Hitters Only to talk UNC basketball 12 games into the season. Hansbrough helps Ross, Spenser and Connor recap the loss to Florida and the win over UCLA with lineup insight, areas to improve, and lingering concerns. The pod closes with a funny story from Hansbrough’s time playing in China. Don't forget to visit https://breakingt.com/bho for all your UNC T-Shirt needs! (00:18) - Introduction (01:52) - General Thoughts On UNC Basketball (05:04) - UNC Slow Starts (06:51) - 2nd Half Comebacks (09:38) - Matchup Hunting On Offense (13:36) - Favorite Lineup Combinations (17:14) - UNC Size Problems (24:47) - Potential Offensive Improvements (28:38) - RJ Davis This Season (31:02) - Tyler's Playing Career in China (34:02) - Tyler's Thoughts On Bill Belichick (34:56) - Tyler Getting Recognized In Public (36:41) - UNC Basketball Mid-Season Final Thoughts (47:35) - Shop at Breaking T! (49:09) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    49 min
  2. Off Topic with Aury St. Germain

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    Off Topic with Aury St. Germain

    Ross and Aury take questions and topics from Twitter/X for a quick off topic show. The topics range from Hubert Davis talk to potatoes to Chapel Hill restaurants to top 5 media meals. Don't forget to visit https://breakingt.com/bho for all your UNC T-Shirt needs! (00:18) - Introduction (01:21) - Shop at Breaking T! (02:18) - Thoughts on Hubert Davis (07:06) - What Would You Do As Mack Brown? (09:45) - Top 5 Potatoes (12:35) - Top 5 Boone Restaurants (15:17) - Top 5 Journalists on UNC Beat (16:43) - Why Did RL Bynum Block Ross? (18:21) - UNC Basketball Media Experience (22:23) - Trump/Biden Funniest Moments (24:41) - Top 5 Soups (26:46) - Top 5 Bachelor Party Destinations (29:16) - Top 5 Stadium Foods (31:38) - Top 5 Fast Food Burgers (35:21) - 90s Crushes (38:58) - Chapel Hill Restaurant Shout Outs (43:14) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    44 min
  3. Bryn Renner and Jeff Schoettmer on Bill Belichick to UNC, Press Conference Reactions

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    Bryn Renner and Jeff Schoettmer on Bill Belichick to UNC, Press Conference Reactions

    Former UNC QB Bryn Renner and former UNC linebacker Jeff Schoettmer join Big Hitters Only to react, discuss and dive into Bill Belichick. The podcast closes with the News & Observer’s Andrew Carter joining Ross Martin to recap and react to Belichick’s introductory press conference. (00:18) - Introduction (01:07) - Initial Bill Belichick Thoughts (04:29) - Reaction From Fanbase (07:47) - Next Steps For Belichick (11:19) - Building A Staff (15:13) - Michael Lombardi Thoughts (19:09) - Fan Commitment, NIL, Overall Buzz (24:50) - Press Conference Takeaways (29:16) - Potential Future Success (31:22) - Bryn Renner Year 1 Of Media (33:50) - Andrew Carter Joins The Show (34:46) - Press Conference First Impressions (46:11) - Benefits Of UNC Football Publicity (52:06) - Worst Case Scenario (58:41) - Best Case Scenario (1:00:51) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    1 h 1 min

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    Reaction: UNC Hires Bill Belichick as New Head Coach

    A big hire requires a big podcast. Ross Martin is joined by four different guests over the course of the show - Aury St. Germain, Mike Hardison, Julian Council, and Joe Ovies - to discuss and react to the massive news of UNC hiring Bill Belichick as its new head coach. The podcast covers it from all angles - best and worst scenarios, recruiting, NIL, UNC going all in on football, media attention, and national impact. (00:18) - Introduction (04:34) - Aury St. Germain Joins The Show (23:28) - Mike Hardison Joins The Show (32:41) - Julian Council Joins The Show (1:01:50) - Joe Ovies Joins The Show

    1 h 22 min
  5. Postgame Reaction: UNC Drops Third Straight, Falls To Alabama 94-79

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    Postgame Reaction: UNC Drops Third Straight, Falls To Alabama 94-79

    Spenser Dalton and Connor Sparrow join Big Hitters Only to break down UNC's loss to Alabama in the ACC-SEC Challenge. This episode dives into another slow start by the Tar Heels, the early-season struggles of RJ Davis, the immediate impact of freshmen Ian Jackson and Drake Powell, and some early thoughts on how this team will fare in March. (00:18) - Introduction (01:02) - Initial Thoughts (06:49) - RJ Davis Struggles (13:27) - What Would Roy Say? (17:34) - Bright Spots: Ian Jackson & Drake Powell (22:23) - More Frontcourt Problems (27:32) - Early March Madness Thoughts (32:24) - Positive Takeaway From Loss (34:13) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    35 min
  6. Reaction: App State Fires Shawn Clark with Robert Hogewood

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    Reaction: App State Fires Shawn Clark with Robert Hogewood

    Passionate App State football fan and alum Robert Hogewood joins Big Hitters Only to dive into the decision by App State to fire head coach Shawn Clark after five seasons. Hogewood takes us through the seasons, the wins and losses and the possible reasons for the move. This is a glimpse inside the mind and heart of an App State football fan less than 24 hours are the firing. (00:18) - Introduction (00:56) - Initial Thoughts (02:18) - Shawn Clark Timeline & Notable Moments (10:11) - How Did We Get Here? (16:54) - Did You Expect This? (24:28) - Hiring Process/Potential Candidates (26:21) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    27 min
  7. UNC Coaching Search and Candidates With Julian Council

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    UNC Coaching Search and Candidates With Julian Council

    Now one week into the UNC head coaching search, Ross Martin and Julian Council dive deep in potential candidates and all the different scenarios possible. A podcast for those who want in-depth analyst and commentary on everything UNC football and the coaching search, Martin and Council break down the timeline, talk a little recruiting, and who they believe to be the top candidates involved right now. (00:18) - Introduction (00:59) - Potential Timeline (06:30) - Bill Belichick (08:45) - Kliff Kingsbury (09:59) - Lincoln Riley (13:50) - Interest From Power 4 Coaches (15:54) - Arthur Smith (16:59) - Jeff Monken (22:54) - Jamey Chadwell (25:24) - Matt Campbell (29:36) - Ryan Silverfield (33:30) - Bob Chesney (37:06) - Glenn Schumann (45:09) - Jon Sumrall (52:31) - UNC Coaching Hire Predictions (56:46) - Bubba Cunningham Media Appearances (1:04:22) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    1 h 5 min
  8. Hoops Recap: Tar Heels Go 1-2 In Maui, Clear Issues Emerge

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    Hoops Recap: Tar Heels Go 1-2 In Maui, Clear Issues Emerge

    Ross Martin, Spenser Dalton, and Connor Sparrow convene to break down UNC’s performance in the Maui invitational and the overall sentiment following Carolina’s losses to Auburn and Michigan State. There are clear issues that have emerged with this 2024-25 Tar Heel team. From the slow starts and stagnant offenses to physical limitations, roster construction, and front court weakness, many of the concerns entering the season have begun to unfold after just seven games. (00:18) - Introduction (01:02) - Initial Concerns From Maui (05:52) - Lack of Size on Roster (16:10) - Bright Spots: Ian Jackson and Drake Powell (22:22) - Notable Stats Through 7 Games (23:30) - RJ Davis Slow Start (26:19) - UNC Frontcourt Moving Forward (30:37) - Quick Alabama Preview (33:11) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    34 min
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À propos

The Big Hitters Only Podcast blends UNC sports with off-topic discussion of lifestyle, culture, and long-form interviews with compelling people. Tar Heel football and basketball gets you in the door, engaging conversation, lively takes, and laughs will keep you around. Host Ross Martin, who covered UNC football, basketball, and recruiting for 10 years, will be joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and characters to inform, engage, and talk Tar Heels. The goal is to entertain -- we’ll react to games, break down any big news, and analyze the ins and outs of UNC football and basketball.

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    Ross Martin
  • Années d’activité
    2 k
  • Épisodes
    36
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    © Ross Martin
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