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By the fans, for the fans, the Carolina Talk Podcast covers all things UNC sports.
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Jacob Turner makes UNC football and basketball legible through matchup detail, personnel scrutiny, and candid postgame judgment.
Carolina Talk Podcast turns UNC games into close readings of personnel, matchups and execution. Jacob Turner works mainly solo, moving between football reviews and previews and basketball discussions, while guest Brandon adds a second voice to the Gonzaga conversation.
That Duke loss gets a player-by-player reckoning; Jacob Turner gives your frustration a box score.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A Carolina-first Gonzaga preview that stays mostly on defense and roster growth.
Carolina Talk Podcast stays centered on Carolina's 7-2 start, the Gonzaga matchup in Chapel Hill, and the lingering question of whether that early success can settle into steadier defense.
A direct Chapel Hill preview built around Harmon, Finley, and Carolina's injury questions.
The episode keeps its focus on the NC State game in Chapel Hill, with Jacob Turner setting the scene around Thanksgiving, senior day, and another noonish kickoff in the Tar Heels' last game of the season.
Carolina's Duke loss gets a plain look at the record, the frustration, and the offensive bright spots.
Carolina Talk Podcast keeps its focus on North Carolina's 42-35 loss in Durham, with Jacob Turner centering the result, the 1-8 overall mark, the 1-6 ACC record, and the weight of a six-game skid.
Jacob Turner launches Carolina Talk with a Carolina-first look at Pitt and a fan-focused invite.
Carolina Talk opens with Jacob Turner setting out a Carolina-first show shaped by his long tie to Carolina athletics. It then moves into the Pitt game, where he credits a second-half defensive change and frames the result around injuries and absences involving J.K. Britt, K.J.
Daily Cardinals roster radar.
Jacob Turner recaps the first fall camp interviews with North Carolina quarterbacks Cade Fortin, Jace Reuter and true freshman Sam Howell, noting that Phil Longo called Fortin the best arm and Reuter the best athlete.
Jacob Turner brings Brandon 2 back on Carolina Talk Podcast to break down Carolina's season so far and preview Gonzaga.
Jacob Turner opens on Thanksgiving weekend.
Jacob Turner opens with Carolina's 42-35 loss to Duke in Durham.
Jacob Turner kicks off the first Carolina Talk podcast with a personal Carolina story.