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Heel Tough Blog Podcast

Anthony Pagnotta
Tar Heel Football
Drake May
NFL Draft
Quarterback Battle
Cedric Gray
Transfer Portal
Carolina Football
2025 Recruiting Class
Tez Walker
2024 Spring Game
Mack Brown
Defensive Line
Connor Harrell
Max Johnson
NC State
Emory Hunt
Zach Rice
NFL Scouting Combine
Spring Game
Joshua Harris

A podcast that talks about everything and anything Tar Heel Football*All calls in the show intro are not owned by me and are rights of the Tar Heel Sports Network

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony is joined by former Myers Park High School head coach Scott Chadwick as they discuss his time with Drake Maye at the high school level and how he has seen him evolve since then.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh sift through the difficult schedule that the Tar Heels have in 2026, discuss Drake Maye and Mack Hollins getting to play in Super Bowl LX and react to Bill Belichick not being a first ballot Pro Footba... more

In this edition of the podcast, Anthony discusses the the Tar Heels latest additions in the transfer portal, Greg Smith's re-signing and Drake Maye's chance to make it to Super Bowl LX.

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In this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh discuss two big portal entries along the defensive line, the re-signing of Isaiah Johnson and the latest portal additions since the last edition.

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Recent Guests

Scott Chadwick
High School Coach of Drake Maye
Clayton High School
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 663: Scott Chadwick on Drake Maye
David Hale
ACC football reporter and analyst
ACC Network
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 631: Kenton Dopson III Flips, Amir Brown Decommits + David Hale
Bryn Renner
Former Tar Heel quarterback and member of the Tar Heel Radio Network.
Tar Heel Radio Network
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 629: Latest on Bill Belichick and UNC + Bryn Renner
Travis Burgess
Quarterback prospect for Carolina in the 2026 class
Carolina
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 609: Official Predictions and Breakout Players for 2025 Season
Brett Ciancia
Writer of Pick Six Previews, noted for analyzing all Power Four teams
Pick Six Previews
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 603: Phil Steele and Brett Ciancia Interview
Trashawn Ruffin
Top commitment in the Tar Heels 2026 class, a defensive tackle from North Carolina.
Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 602: Tar Heels Land 2027 4✮ RB and Trashawn Ruffin Interview
Andrew Ivins
Director of Scouting for 247 Sports and co-host of 105 Guys Podcast
247 Sports
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 587: Tar Heels Land 4✮ S + Andrew Ivins on Travis Burgess and '26 Class
Jaylen McGill
A running back prospect for the class of 2026 who committed to Carolina.
Mountain View Preparatory High School
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 571: 'Practice Like a Pro' Recap + Jaylen McGill Commits
Bill Belichick
Newly appointed head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels
Episode: Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 551: Bill Belichick Intro Presser Recap and Transfer Portal Update

Host

Anthony Pagnati
Host discussing the current state of Carolina football, player transfers, recruiting dynamics, and coaching changes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • The best for Tar Heel updates

    From recruiting, to scheme, to updates, this is the best UNC pod out there. Anthony doesn’t waste anytime with dumb anecdotes like others. Only pertinent information. What a boss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamesdeanten
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Pod

    Definitely need to give the pod a listen. Great content and awesome conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TitansTime
    United States3 years ago
  • Good stuff!

    Great discussion. Very informative and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark - Rams Up
    United States3 years ago
  • Good listen

    Anthony is entertaiing and the show is a fun listen. The audio is clear and crisp. Keep putting out great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OMikeyboy
    United States3 years ago
  • Poor

    Totally unprofessional show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cramdv
    United States4 years ago

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Some listeners express dissatisfaction with perceived unprofessionalism, but many others highlight the podcast's insightful analysis.
The community interaction and focus on current players and events in Carolina football are often praised.
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Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 663: Scott Chadwick on Drake Maye
Q: What makes you think Drake Maye has had such success?
Drake's accuracy in throwing deep balls was a key aspect of his success, and it was something we focused on heavily in practice.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 663: Scott Chadwick on Drake Maye
Q: When did you really know that you had something special in Drake Maye?
It started with getting him in January of his freshman year when he was still at Huff. On the first day, I told Josh to just go warm up, and we both looked at each other and realized the stories were true.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 645: Bryn Renner on Where UNC Stands Heading Into the Duke Game
Q: How do you think the Transfer Portal has impacted how they rotate the players?
Bryn expressed that while the transfer portal might have some influence, the main focus should be on getting the best players out there regardless.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 645: Bryn Renner on Where UNC Stands Heading Into the Duke Game
Q: What do you think about Gio Lopez's struggles this season?
Bryn noted that Gio's struggles stem from a lack of confidence and rhythm in his throwing mechanics, particularly with deep balls.
Heel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 644: Wake Forest Recap
Q: Should we be just as miserable as we were after the Clemson game?
No, the hosts believe that this loss doesn't take away the progress made in previous wins and that the team still has a chance to achieve their goals.

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3. Bryn Renner
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5. Brett Ciancia
6. Trashawn Ruffin
7. Andrew Ivins
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