Chapel Hill Thrill

About Chapel Hill Thrill

Bleav in UNC is your home for University of North Carolina Tar Heels sports coverage, spanning UNC football, basketball, and lacrosse. Hosted by Drew Midle, episodes deliver game previews, recaps, breaking news, bold predictions, and fun recurring segments. The show regularly features guest interviews with beat reporters, fans, and current and former Tar Heels players and coaches. Whether it's football in the fall, basketball season, or lacrosse in the spring, Bleav in UNC keeps UNC fans informed and entertained year-round.

Publisher

Bleav

Category

news · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Aug 2023

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   North Carolina Takes Down #25 Pitt For Bill Belichick's First Ranked Win as UNC Head Coach, Billy Edwards Jr.'s Struggles, and the Carolina Defense Coming Up Big

   North Carolina knocks off No. 25 Pitt 21-17 for Bill Belichick’s first win over a ranked opponent at UNC, and we break down how the Heels got outgained 369-269 yet still won, Shamar Easter’s 75-yard game-winning TD, and a defense that held Pitt 0-for-4 on fourth down. Plus a listener question on whether Billy Edwards Jr. should remain the starter, and a look ahead to Duke.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Can North Carolina Forge a Win Against #25 Pitt in the Steel City? Holden Geriner instead of Mason Heintschel, Potential First Ranked Win of Bill Belichick Era

   North Carolina heads to No. 25 Pitt looking for its first ranked win of the Belichick era, and we break down a Pitt run defense that’s second in the nation, why Holden Geriner’s first career start changes the game, and how Billy Edwards Jr. handles pressure. Plus some Pitt players to watch, my 27-17 prediction, and a listener question on how much patience fans should have with the program.

3. 

   4 Oct 2026

   North Carolina Falls to #3 Notre Dame, Tar Heels Couldn't Stop the Run, Billy Edwards Jr. Turnovers, and a Jaden Jefferson Kickoff Return

   North Carolina falls 37-26 to #3 Notre Dame in the rain, and we break down a run defense that got worn down, two Billy Edwards Jr. picks that swung the turnover margin, and Jaden Jefferson's 98-yard kickoff return. Plus a listener question on why UNC couldn't adjust against CJ Carr, and a look ahead to Pitt.

Who has been a guest on Chapel Hill Thrill

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Travis "Treetop" Bond
• Jordan Owens
• Bryn Renner

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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