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    Hark The Pod

    Hark the Pod is The Daily Tar Heel's weekly sports podcast. Hosted by sports editor Shelby Swanson with Assistant Sports Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace, the show offers in-depth analysis and discussion of UNC sports. Join the excitement and get your dose of sports updates and banter every week.
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    Episodes (36)

    Duke Defeated...Again

    Duke Defeated...Again

    In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC women's basketball victory over Duke. This win came as a pleasant surprise after a recent loss to Boston College. Also on this episode, the editors analyze the UNC men's basketball team and their recent wins over both Miami and NC State. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Sports Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace on this episode of Hark the Pod.

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    enMarch 05, 2024

    Win over the Wolfpack

    Win over the Wolfpack

    In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap recent victories and losses in UNC women's basketball. The women's team had a surprising win over the NC State Wolfpack, but later fell to Virginia Tech. Also on this episode, the editors analyze the UNC men's basketball team and their recent wins over both Virginia Tech and UVA. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and Assistant Sports Editor Daniel Wei are joined by Senior Writers Caroline Wills and Emma Moon on this episode of Hark the Pod.

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    enFebruary 27, 2024

    Victory over Virginia Tech

    Victory over Virginia Tech

    In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC's victory over Virginia Tech in men's basketball and UNC's much-needed victory over Pittsburgh in women's basketball. Also on this episode, the editors analyze the transfer athletes joining the football team next season. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and Assistant Sports Editor Gwen Peace are joined by Senior Writer Caroline Wills on this episode of Hark the Pod.

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    enFebruary 20, 2024

    Victory Edition

    Victory Edition

    In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC's victory over Duke in men's basketball. Also on this episode, the editors discuss the results of the annual rivalry challenge - a fundraising competition between The DTH and Duke Chronicle. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and Assistant Sports Editor Gwen Peace are joined by Senior Writer Caroline Wills on this episode of Hark the Pod.

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    enFebruary 06, 2024

    Welcome to Rivalry Week

    Welcome to Rivalry Week

    In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH and Duke Chronicle sports editors preview the upcoming UNC v. Duke men's basketball game, highlighting the significance of this college rivalry. Also on this episode, the editors discuss the annual rivalry paper - a collaboration between The DTH and Duke Chronicle. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and Assistant Sports Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace are joined by The Chronicle's Sports Editor Andrew Long and Sports Managing Editor Rachael Kaplan on the first Hark the Pod episode of 2024!

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    enJanuary 29, 2024

    2023 Year in Review Edition

    2023 Year in Review Edition

    In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors recap UNC’s 2023 national championships across various sports, highlighting historic victories in women’s tennis, field hockey, diving, wrestling and basketball. Also on this episode, some much-needed ball talk about the North Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams, analyzing their recent performances and discussing notable differences from the previous season. Sports Editor Shelby Swanson, Assistant Sports Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace and Senior Writer Caroline Wills cap off 2023 with a bang — sharing insights and thought-provoking questions about their sports writing experiences this year! 

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    enDecember 05, 2023

    Football Coaching Conundrum and Soccer Surprises

    Football Coaching Conundrum and Soccer Surprises
    Join Lucas Thomae, Gwen Peace and Matthew Maynard as they dissect UNC football's tough loss to N.C. State, delving into coaching concerns and the uncertain future of the program. Transitioning to women's soccer, they also discuss UNC's intense quarterfinal clash with BYU alongside insights from senior writer Noah Monroe.
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    enNovember 28, 2023

    UNC v. Duke Football Double-Overtime Recap and Hoop Talk

    UNC v. Duke Football Double-Overtime Recap and Hoop Talk

    Sports editor Shelby Swanson is joined by assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace to recap UNC football’s 47-45 (2OT) win over rival Duke. Is it Drake Maye’s final home game? Who was that kicker that was on fire? Listen now to find out. 

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    enNovember 14, 2023

    Field Hockey ACC Championship with Erin Matson, Duke Football Preview

    Field Hockey ACC Championship with Erin Matson, Duke Football Preview

    Sports editor Shelby Swanson is joined by senior writer Caroline Wills and UNC field hockey head coach Erin Matson to discuss the program's seventh-consecutive ACC title. Then, senior writer Grace Nugent and assistant sports editor Gwen Peace join the pod to preview UNC football's upcoming rivalry game against Duke.

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    enNovember 07, 2023

    Where Does UNC Football Go From Here?

    Where Does UNC Football Go From Here?
    Sports Assistant Editor Gwen Peace talks with Daniel Wei and senior writer Mathew Maynard about UNC football's back-to-back losses and give predictions for the Tar Heels’ final record.
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    enNovember 01, 2023

    Tez Walker's Debut, Men's Basketball Open Practice

    Tez Walker's Debut, Men's Basketball Open Practice

    The gang recaps UNC Football's dominant win over Syracuse and Tez Walker's first game as a Tar Heel. Then, they preview the team's upcoming matchup with No. 25 Miami and discuss takeaways from the men's basketball team's media day and open practice.

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    enOctober 10, 2023

    Syracuse Football Preview, Women's Soccer Update

    Syracuse Football Preview, Women's Soccer Update

    Lead Syracuse football reporter for Syracuse.com Emily Leiker joins the pod to take a close look at the upcoming football game. Then, DTH senior writer Noah Monroe delivers a special women's soccer update. Finally, DTH senior writer Caroline Wills discusses her recent reporting on UNC tennis players and their struggles with NCAA rules that prevent them from collecting tournament prize money.

     


     

    UNC v. App State Recap

    UNC v. App State Recap

    Sports editor Shelby Swanson and assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace discuss the UNC win again App State and running back Omarion Hampton's performance during the game. 

    Hark The Pod can now be found on The Daily Tar Heel's YouTube page @thedailytarheel, if you want to watch while you listen. 

    UNC Football's Season Opener

    UNC Football's Season Opener

    Welcome to a new season of Hark The Pod from The Daily Tar Heel! Sports editor Shelby Swanson, assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace, sports managing editor Lucas Thomae and sports staff writer Ben McCormick discuss Drake Maye's performance during the UNC football season opener and talk predictions for the upcoming game against App State. Listen now to get your weekly dose of UNC sports updates and banter. 

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    enSeptember 07, 2023

    Tennis Special

    Tennis Special

    This week, Hunter Nelson is joined by tennis beat writers Gwen Peace and Caroline Wills to discuss the UNC men's and women's tennis teams. Listen now to hear more. 

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    enApril 22, 2023

    Assistant Takeover

    Assistant Takeover

    This week, Shelby and Lucas takeover the pod and talk predictions for the ACC Tournament, NET rankings and Spring Sports while Hunter is away at the ACC Tournament. We also hear from Courtney Bangheart, Head Coach of the Women's Basketball team about her thoughts on potentially hosting a Chapel Hill regional for the NCAA Tournament. (Disclaimer: podcast was recorded on Wednesday afternoon.)

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    enMarch 10, 2023
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