Big Hitters Only

By: Ross Martin
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Reaction: Ian Jackson’s Big Game, Jalen Washington’s Block Seal Thriller vs. N.C. State
    Jan 12 2025

    The Tar Heels escape Raleigh with a 63-61 win over N.C. State thanks to big performances from UNC freshman Ian Jackson and big man Jalen Washington. Mike Hardison and Spenser Dalton join Ross Martin to discuss the win, the play of Jackson and Washington and what this means for the Tar Heels moving forward.


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    (00:18) - Introduction

    (01:10) - Initial Thoughts

    (04:45) - Ian Jackson Growth

    (10:52) - Final Play Goaltending?

    (13:44) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

    (14:20) - Seth Trimble New Role

    (18:03) - Other Notable Stats

    (20:50) - Upcoming Schedule

    (22:25) - Impact of Win Moving Forward

    (28:35) - Shop at Breaking T!

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    29 mins
  • Reaction: Elliot Cadeau’s And-1 Three Gives UNC The Win Over Notre Dame
    Jan 4 2025

    The Tar Heels squeak out a win at Notre Dame thanks to an And-1 three by Elliot Cadeau in the closing seconds. Spenser Dalton, Connor Sparrow, and Ross Martin provide instant reaction to the game and break down Ian Jackson’s career high 27 point performance and all other major takeaways.


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    (00:18) - Introduction

    (01:55) - Initial Thoughts

    (05:45) - Ian Jackson Emergence

    (12:34) - More Positive Takeaways

    (14:33) - Shop at Breaking T!

    (15:22) - Negative Takeaways

    (16:36) - Offensive Breakdown

    (21:44) - RJ Davis Struggles

    (27:32) - Importance of Win & Looking Ahead

    (30:06) - Subscribe to Big Hitters Only!

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    30 mins
  • Tyler Hansbrough On UNC Basketball
    Dec 24 2024

    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.

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    (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!

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    49 mins

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