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.
Big Hitters Only
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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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Recent Episodes
April 7, 2026
REACTION: UNC Hires Michael Malone
<p>The Tar Heels have a new basketball coach. On Monday news broke that Michael Malone will be UNC’s next coach. Spenser Dalton, Michael Hardison and Ross Martin convene for a reaction podcast and process all the emotions of the day - from shock and surprise to anger and acceptance. An NBA veteran head coach, the guys discuss what Malone will bring and what needs to happen for UNC to be successful. The show closes with a look at the roster, transfer portal and retention priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out https://rhoback.com/collections/university-of-north-carolina-licensed-collection and use code "BigHitters20" at checkout for 20% off your first order at Rhoback!</p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://drinknewgrav.com/ and use code "BHO10" at checkout!</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to visit https://breakingt.com/bho for all your UNC T-Shirt needs!</p>
April 3, 2026
UNC Coaching Search & Tommy Lloyd
<p>Now deep into week 2, UNC’s search for a new basketball coach has narrowed in on Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd with Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan and Michigan’s Dusty May still in the picture. This episode of Big Hitters Only focuses on the search as the guys break down various scenarios surround the search and Lloyd. What’s the best scenario in the Final Four for Lloyd to become UNC’s head coach? What do you think is going through his mind? Is Billy Donovan a suitable backup or still a home run hire? Treat this podcast as an update on UNC’s search as it appears all things have started to quiet down.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out https://rhoback.com/collections/university-of-north-carolina-licensed-collection and use code "BigHitters20" at checkout for 20% off your first order at Rhoback!</p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://drinknewgrav.com/ and use code "BHO10" at checkout!</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to visit https://breakingt.com/bho for all your UNC T-Shirt needs!</p>
March 28, 2026
UNC Coaching Search
<p>UNC is in the midst of a coaching search. Big Hitters Only breaks down all the angles and all the candidates in the coaching search that is gripping college basketball. Julian Council and Mike Hardison join to dive into Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May and some of UNC’s top targets. Would Lloyd or May leave their current jobs for Chapel Hill?</p><p><br></p><p>Check out https://rhoback.com/collections/university-of-north-carolina-licensed-collection and use code "BigHitters20" at checkout for 20% off your first order at Rhoback!</p><p><br></p><p>Visit https://drinknewgrav.com/ and use code "BHO10" at checkout!</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to visit https://breakingt.com/bho for all your UNC T-Shirt needs!</p>
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