Bleav in UNC
Bleav in UNC
Bleav
Bleav in UNC is your go-to podcast for smart, insider coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels athletics — hosted by former UNC standout and current NFL scout Ronnie McGill. From in-depth football breakdowns and basketball analysis to recruiting updates and player development insights, Ronnie brings a rare dual perspective from both the locker room and the scouting world. Whether you’re a die-hard Tar Heel or a casual ACC fan, this show delivers authentic, informed conversation rooted in Carolina blue.
Power Trips, Loopholes, and the Price of Football
The guys dive into the biggest debates in football right now, from Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub to the growing chaos around tampering in the transfer portal. It is an honest, inside look at how football decisions are really made and where the game is headed.
Jan 30
55 min
From Grind-It-Out to Air-It-Out: Breaking Down NFL Championship Weekend
From Drake Maye’s gritty AFC Championship performance in brutal conditions to a Rams–Seahawks shootout fueled by elite quarterback and receiver play, the crew dives deep into playoff football realities. The episode closes with insight on quarterback evaluations, protection schemes, officiating controversies, and when teams stop being imposters and become real contenders.
Jan 26
33 min
NIL Is a Business Now + NFL Championship Weekend Picks
Carolina’s Own break down the Darian Mensah NIL and transfer portal situation at Duke, debating player movement, contracts, and draft implications in today’s college football landscape. The crew also dives into quarterback transfers, pressure situations, and previews NFL Championship Weekend with in-depth analysis of Rams–Seahawks and Broncos–Patriots.
Jan 23
48 min
Earn It or Lose It: Championships, Playoffs, and NFL Reality
The crew opens with a candid conversation on youth sports, competition, and participation trophies before breaking down Indiana’s disciplined win over Miami, highlighting line-of-scrimmage play, special teams, and coaching adjustments. They debate playoff expansion, ultimately agreeing it should not happen, then shift to the NFL to discuss the most attractive coaching jobs, including Baltimore, Buffalo, and Atlanta, and what truly defines organizational stability and success.
Jan 20
31 min
Experience Matters: Quarterbacks, Leadership, and Winning
Episode 23 opens with some real-life, fatherly advice for D-Block before the conversation turns to college football. The crew breaks down Indiana’s dominant win over Oregon, discussing just how real this Hoosiers team looks and why they may be one of the most dominant squads we have seen. The episode wraps with a deep dive into quarterback play, including Carson Beck, and a look at the threat Miami poses to Indiana’s undefeated season.
Jan 10
32 min
In-Conference Transfers, The U Is Back & The SEC Myth
On this episode of Bleav in UNC, Carolina’s Own breaks down key UNC transfer portal moves, including Gio Lopez’s decision to head to Wake Forest and Tyler Thompson leaving for Louisville. The guys also dive into Miami’s physical win over Ole Miss and debate whether the SEC’s dominance is starting to fade.
Jan 9
32 min
UNC’s Portal Gamble & Playoff Heavyweights
Carolina’s Own breaks down UNC’s latest transfer portal movement, including quarterback additions, Gio Lopez’s departure, and why keeping Demon June was critical for the Tar Heels. The crew also dives into the College Football Playoff, debating Indiana vs Oregon, Miami vs Ole Miss, and why Miami’s defense makes them a dangerous matchup for anyone.
Jan 8
50 min
Playoff Truths, Power Conferences, and Chapel Bill
College Football Playoff reality set in as Alabama surged, Miami shut down Texas A&M, and the Group of Five debate took center stage. The guys also break down upcoming CFP matchups, Bill Belichick NFL rumors, and a key defensive loss for UNC.
Dec 23, 2025
50 min
Hard Truths and Hard Decisions - UNC & Michigan Fallouts
The crew breaks down UNC’s decision to move on from offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens, dives deep into the quarterback competition and recruiting class, and evaluates where the Tar Heels must improve heading into next season. The show closes with an unfiltered discussion on Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore’s firing and the consequences of poor leadership decisions.
Dec 16, 2025
45 min
Strength of Schedule, Selection Problems, and Championship Lessons
The crew breaks down Championship Weekend and reacts to the chaos that got James Madison and Tulane into the playoff. We debate whether the ACC’s down year opened the door for the Cinderella stories, who truly deserved a spot, and why Notre Dame walking away from bowl season is a terrible look. We close with full playoff predictions, matchup breakdowns, and which teams are walking into a buzzsaw.
Dec 9, 2025
43 min
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