Best North Carolina Tar Heels Podcasts (2025)

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Chatter with BNC | Kevin Carlock, Two Trees Pictures 21:57

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Kevin Carlock, Two Trees Pictures. Kevin Carlock was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. He competed in Division I golf at Davidson College and graduated in 2019. After co…

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Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 3) 42:17

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In the final part of the show, the crew reflects on the beautiful surroundings of Rescued WOOD Rehab, where the remote broadcast is taking place. Mike checks in with Monica at the State Farmers Market about what is going on after speaking with special guest, best-selling author Brie Arthur. The third hour continues with more stories from the Rescue…

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Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 2) 42:24

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In the second hour, Mike, Rufus, Keith, and the rest of the crew return with some playful banter about engineers. They continue to take questions from callers and provide updates throughout the show. As they approach the end of the second hour, the crew has a conversation with the wonderful team at Rescued WOOD Rehab, followed by more humorous bant…

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Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 1) 44:24

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Broadcasting live from Rescue Wood Rehab in Fuquay-Varina, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten kick off the show with summer garden advice and listener calls. Topics include managing figs, controlling ivy and preparing beds for the upcoming planting season. The team shares tips for handling mid-season transitions and extreme heat.…

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Reaction: Belichick Takeover at ACC Kickoff | 15:53

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On the final day of the 2025 ACC Kickoff, North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick created quite the scene at the Charlotte Uptown Hilton. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss their takeaways on Belichick and the Tar Heels from Thursday afternoon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Quarterbacks 51:36

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Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to break down football’s most important position on the field and that’s definitely the case in Bill Belichick’s first season at the helm of the North Carolina Tar Heels. Staples discusses his scouts of UNC’s quarterback room - Gio Lopez, Max Johnson and Bryce Baker - and explains how each QB could be in line f…

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Next Level: What the ACC's Concession Means for UNC 38:20

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The Atlantic Coast Conference ruled with an iron first over it’s member institutions for nearly ten years after then-commissioner orchestrated the ‘ironclad’ Grant of Rights deal that virtually locked in each school. This spring’s settlement - or rather nearly full concession - brought by Clemson has monumentally shifted the conference’s grip, the …

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Coast to Coast: AAU Reports, Player Development 1:05:23

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Nike, Adidas, and Puma all had AAU tournament activity over the past week. Inside Carolina these events and has all of the info about who the UNC staff was tracking in gyms around the country. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran spent some time in the bleachers and will share what they learned with Joey Powell, plus some talk about what new roster mem…

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Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons (Part 3) 43:35

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The final hour wraps up with more audience calls, discussions on turf care and composting, and reflections on the changes in rural gardening communities. Mike, Rufus, and Ann close out the show with heartfelt thanks to their hosts and the Womble family for their hospitality.

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Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons (Part 2) 41:55

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In part two, the conversation continues with garden questions from listeners and stories from longtime customers of J.E. Womble & Sons Hardware. The crew discusses managing yard pests, fall vegetables, and the importance of supporting locally owned hardware and feed stores.

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Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons (Part 1) 40:49

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The Weekend Gardener hits the road for a live broadcast from J.E. Womble and Sons in Lillington. Mike, Rufus, and Ann welcome former Congressman Bob Etheridge, who reflects on the region's agricultural roots. The team shares planting advice, soil tips, and community stories that showcase the strength of local gardening traditions in Harnett County.…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Wide Receivers 30:51

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Talented and potentially a top tier room in the conference - if it all clicks for the talent - North Carolina's wide receivers look to shine under Bill Belichick's coaching staff. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley is joined by expert Jason Staples and break down the room, issue superlatives and discuss how this group could impress in 2025. To learn mo…

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Chatter with BNC | Coleman Cowan - Partner, Law offices of James Scott Farrin 24:33

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Coleman Cowan. Cowan is a seasoned trial attorney and Partner at James Scott Farrin, known for leading high-stakes litigation in personal injury, product liability, and insu…

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Noon Dish: The Carolina Commitments Keep Coming 53:57

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Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley for an extensive rundown of North Carolina's most recent football commitments from late June until today's show. Callahan breaks down each player and what went down for the Tar Heels and Bill Belichick's staff to secure a commitment from each high school standout. Calla…

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Coast to Coast: Summer Circuit, Roster Talk 1:02:25

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While summer may keep campus quiet in Chapel Hill, the "Shoe Circuit" went full-throttle this past week as AAU tournaments began in earnest. Coaches from around the country are now back on the road for this live period to evaluate the best of the best in the class of '26 and beyond. North Carolina had its staff out and about watching offered and ta…

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Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 3) 43:11

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The celebration continues as the team talks about Ridgeway Cantaloupes, Swamp Mallows, and daylily care. Listeners call in with kind words for Rufus and gardening questions for the panel. Nelsa and Mike share laughs about misunderstood birthday cards and favorite summer plants as the show wraps with reflections on community and growing old with gra…

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Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 2) 40:33

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More birthday wishes roll in as listeners and friends call in to share greetings and gardening tales. The crew talks about heirloom tomatoes, container hostas, flooding concerns at Jordan Lake, and local plant finds. Big John joins the conversation, and the gang previews next week’s live broadcast at Rescue Wood Rehab.…

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Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 1) 43:38

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Mike Raley returns to the studio with Nelsa Cox and Rufus Edmisten as the team celebrates Rufus’s 84th birthday with stories, laughs, and a surprise Chantilly cake. They reflect on Mike’s recent Norway trip, discuss favorite tomatoes like the Hillbilly variety, and share warm memories of past broadcasts, birthdays, and the civility of longtime list…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Tight Ends 27:39

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Last season, North Carolina's tight end room was three-deep, versatile and proven. Heading into 2025, this room is quite the opposite, with lightly used Jake Johnson heading the room, joined by three transfers - Jordan Owens, Conner Cox and Shamar Easter. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the room superlatives and w…

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The Forty Club: UNC Football Great Greg Ellis 49:08

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Carolina fans remember Greg Ellis as an anchor of Mack Brown's best defenses in Chapel Hill in the mid-to-late nineties. Ellis went on to a 12-year All-Pro career in the NFL, and has been even busier since he hung up the cleats. Last month, the National Football Foundation announced that Ellis was on the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of…

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Chatter with BNC | Scott Stone - President & CEO of American Engineering 11:54

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an Interview with Scott Stone, the President & CEO of American Engineering. Stone has over thirty years of experience in professional services companies with particular expe…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Running Backs 22:40

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Gone is one of the nation’s best in Omarion Hampton, but as Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples explains, North Carolina’s stable of running backs has the tools and talent to be productive and efficient in Bill Belichick’s first season in Chapel Hill. Staples discusses the superlatives of the room with Davion Gause taking an ‘alpha’ role and Michigan t…

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Weekend Gardener – Crepe Myrtles, Tomato Troubles & Garden Traditions (Part 3) 41:46

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In the final hour, the team recaps summer planting progress and talks more about seasonal vegetables, blueberry tips, and upcoming remote broadcasts. They give a shout-out to Tom Campbell for guest hosting and reflect on listener traditions and favorite homegrown recipes.

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Weekend Gardener – From Crepe Myrtles to Copperheads (Part 2) 39:57

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Gail Hartfield joins the show to deliver the July 4th weekend forecast. The hosts take more listener calls, talk about stubborn weeds, blooming sunflowers, and Rufus' prized tomatoes. They also reflect on favorite summer crops and share tips for managing garden pests.

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Weekend Gardener – From Crepe Myrtles to Copperheads (Part 1) 41:44

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Mike Raley returns to the studio after a trip to Norway and reunites with Rufus Edmisten and Phil Campbell. The crew shares summer garden updates, including early crepe myrtle blooms and favorite hydrangeas. Listener Herb calls in from Jamesville to talk tomatoes, bee balm, and 10-foot corn.

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Offensive Line 54:15

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Quality depth and enough puzzle pieces highlight North Carolina’s offensive line room as Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to break down the returners and newcomers at perhaps the most important position for success this season in Chapel Hill. Superlatives highlight the discussion and Staples offers his take on every member of the room with som…

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Chatter with BNC | Cecilia Holden - President and CEO, myFutureNC 19:21

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an Interview with Cecilia Holden, the President and CEO for myFutureNC, a statewide initiative focused on the state’s educational attainment goal. Among other public service…

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Next Level: Changing of the Guard for UNC Athletics 39:56

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North Carolina’s move into the new world order took another big step forward on July 1st with the announcement that Steve Newmark would succeed Bubba Cunningham as Athletic Director in the summer of 2026. Newmark comes to Chapel Hill with an extensive background in NASCAR and the financial side of athletics and will spend the next year on campus le…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Bubba Cunningham discusses UNC leadership transition 11:10

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Carolina made a major announcement on the future of its athletic leadership. Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham joined to discuss.... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Special: The 2025-26 Tar Heels at Carolina Basketball School 34:07

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With North Carolina’s summer camp sessions complete, coach Bill Robinson -- author of Carolina Basketball School --- joins host Tommy Ashley again to now recap this year’s sessions. Robinson discusses why things are different under head coach Hubert Davis, recounts stories from the past two weeks in Chapel Hill, and details what was learned after s…

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Coast to Coast: Non-Con Schedule, Draft, Scrimmage talk 56:50

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While the headlines may not be heavy, the lack of above-the-fold news has created a bit of entertainment around the UNC Basketball program in the form of summer intrigue. Sherrell McMillan and Sean Moran join Joey Powell to dive into the newly-released non-conference schedule, recap the two UNC players (Drake Powell and RJ Davis) who have seen thei…

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Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 3) 43:04

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Rufus shares a bit of garden lore, and the team hears from Monica David at the State Farmers Market about what’s fresh and in season. With daylilies peaking and local growers in full swing, it’s the perfect time to dig into summer color and prep for July.

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Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 2) 46:24

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The team takes listener calls on watering schedules, blossom-end rot in tomatoes, pruning tips for hydrangeas, and whether to fertilize in extreme heat. There’s also talk of reviving distressed dogwoods and encouraging continuous bloom from annuals like vinca and zinnias.

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Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 1) 43:14

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Tom Campbell hosts with Rufus Edmisten and Nelsa Cox as the crew digs into summer gardening challenges, including how to keep your plants hydrated during a dry spell. Mike Raley checks in by phone, and listeners call in with questions about blueberries, fertilizing zinnias, and diagnosing stressed maples.…

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Summer BB notes/thoughts, FB GM Michael Lombardi joins, Poddy Nominations! 1:42:33

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Carolina Basketball has convened for summer school and camp season...we give our initial thoughts on the new version of the Tar Heels (3:09) Tar Heel FB GM Michael Lombardi joins to give summer updates (23:01) Plus: baseball season recap (16:28), UNC's revenue sharing plan (39:31), Adam has a beard (59:36), Mascot HOF controversy is BACK (1:08:49) …

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Noon Dish: Commitments, Visits and the Latest UNC FB Recruiting News 1:04:39

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Inside Carolina football recruiting expert Don Callahan joins host Tommy Ashley to provide insight on the recent run of commitments for Bill Belichick and his North Carolina staff. From Burgess to Woods, Callahan dishes on the June commits as well as the massive scoop posted on IC’s Tar Pit Premium message board and more on this edition. To learn m…

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Chatter with BNC | Joe Paradise - Managing Partner, KPMG 15:44

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Joe Paradise, the Managing Partner for KPMG’s Carolinas, Florida, and Puerto Rico region, leading over 2,500 professionals. With 30+ years of experience, he advises companie…

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NBA Draft: Cooper Flagg likely to go No. 1. What about Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach & Drake Powell? 27:51

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Ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, WRAL's Mark Bergin and Pat Welter broke down why Duke's Cooper Flagg is heralded as a draft prospect. They discuss how Flagg compares to other top prospects in previous years, like Victor Wembanyama and Zion Williamson. The guys also discussed why Kon Knueppel's stock is rising on many NBA Draft boards. Knueppel is a so…

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Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden Fixes (Part 3) 41:56

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The Weekend Gardener crew digs into heat stress recovery, watering timing, and pest management. They reflect on what makes homegrown tomatoes worth the effort and wrap up with advice on making the most of your summer garden.

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Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden Fixes (Part 2) 42:40

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The team answers more listener questions about pests, watering strategies, and basil woes. Hear expert tips on hydroponics, container gardens, and how to support vegetable plants through the North Carolina heat.

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Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden Fixes (Part 1) 39:59

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Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, Amanda Bratcher from Lee County Cooperative Extension, and tomato pro Gerald Adams share solutions for common tomato problems and summer growing questions. Listeners call in with issues related to squash and tomato varieties, while the hosts discuss soil reuse and maintaining healthy fruit.…

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Special: Carolina Basketball School - History, Stories and Drills w/Bill Robinson 46:03

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Summers in Chapel Hill are legendary and Carolina Basketball’s famed camps are a big part of the lore. In his book, Carolina Basketball School - History, Stories and Drills, Bill Robinson highlights the key figures responsible for the two weeks in June that many Tar Heel fans hold dear and tells the tales that live in the history of the Carolina Fa…

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Chatter with BNC | Mary-Ann Baldwin - former Mayor of Raleigh 37:42

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features the former Mayor of Raleigh, Mary-Ann Baldwin. She is now busy as the Executive Director of the Cooper Charitable Foundation, a Raleigh-based organization that partners with…

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Defensive Tackles 39:21

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Bill Belichick’s pledge to build the North Carolina football program from the inside out starts with the defensive tackles and this position room is one of the thinnest, if not the thinnest, in the Kenan Football Center. Inside Carolina’s Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to discuss the superlatives in the room and the three newest editions - C…

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Coast to Coast: Summertime Whiparound 40:43

1M ago40:43

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For a few years now, the Coast to Coast podcast has held Fathers' Day up as a watermark by which fans should safely be able to evaluate the roster, as it usually falls after the comings and goings of players have subsided. On this episode of the show, the guys run down a pretty wide array of happenings around Carolina basketball. While none of thes…

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Weekend Gardener - Downtown Cary Park & Native Gardening Tips (Part 3) 45:07

2M ago45:07

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In the final segment from Downtown Cary Park, the discussion covers everything from daylily conventions to native American uses of plants like yaupon holly and cattail. Patrick McMillan shares lessons in gardening for wildlife, and Rufus tells some memorable stories from his youth.

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Weekend Gardener - Downtown Cary Park & Native Gardening Tips (Part 2) 43:30

2M ago43:30

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Mike Raley, Phil Campbell, Rufus Edmisten, and Paul McKenzie continue their conversation at Downtown Cary Park, highlighting water features, plant stories, and sustainable gardening practices. Plus, insights into the challenges and joys of growing native hydrangeas, trumpet creeper, and wild bergamot.…

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Weekend Gardener - Downtown Cary Park & Native Gardening Tips (Part 1) 45:12

2M ago45:12

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The Weekend Gardener team broadcasts from Downtown Cary Park with a focus on horticulture, native plant choices, and low-maintenance gardening. Learn about plant selection strategies, including alternatives to invasive species, and how Cary is transforming its landscapes for beauty and biodiversity.

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Scouting the Room: UNC's Edge Rushers 40:06

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Inside Carolina's expert football analyst Jason Staples joins host Tommy Ashley to hand out superlatives to members of North Carolina's edge rusher room. The alpha, the breakout, the time to show and prove and much more from a Tar Heel position group that has two young returner in Tyler Thompson and Jaybron Harvey joined by four transfer portal pic…

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Chatter with BNC | Jamie Baker and Moss Withers - Lee & Associates 32:37

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Triangle real estate executives Jamie Baker and Moss Withers, who discuss the recent merger of Lundy Management Group with Lee & Associates. The combined firm manages more t…