Episodes

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman joins the Sports Shop to discuss The Masters, the potential NCAA shake-up versus tweaks, the five-year eligibility rule and more. Right now, the NCAA has not changed its core eligibility rule, athletes still have five years to play four seasons once they enroll full-time in college. However, there is growing momentum to change that system. Some proposals would allow athletes to compete in five full seasons instead of four an...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown and GameDay Charlie joins the Sports Shop to discuss UNC Basketball, the hiring of Michael Malone, Louisville Basketball and more.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex explore an NFL hypothetical: if fans were thrown into a “transfer portal” and had to leave their favorite team for a season, which team would they choose? In this segment, we dive into a fun NFL hypothetical: if fans were suddenly thrown into a “transfer portal” and had to leave their favorite team for one season, where would they go?Where would you go?

Reese, Pam and Alex explore an NFL hypothetical: if fans were thrown into a “transfer portal” and had to leave their favorite team for a season, which team would they choose? In this segment, we dive into a fun NFL hypothetical: if fans were suddenly thrown into a “transfer portal” and had to leave their favorite team for one season, where would they go?Where would you go?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the transfer portal, the connection between John Calipari and Chuck Martin and the hiring of Michael Malone. Former Kentucky assistant Chuck Martin is leaving Arkansas to take a job as associate head coach at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball under new head coach Michael Malone. The move reunites Martin with Malone, as the two previously worked together earlier in their careers, and brings a veteran presence to UNC’s staff. Known as a strong recruiter with ex...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mike Malone choosing UNC, if he will stay in Carolina longterm and more. Yesterday marked two weeks since the University of North Carolina fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has now concluded with the hiring of Michael Malone, former head coach of the Denver Nuggets. UNC conducted a high-profile search aimed at sustaining its tradition of excellence, prioritizing candidates with NCAA Tournament success, strong recruiting tie...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s bold move to hire Michael Malone, what his NBA experience could mean for the program’s future and whether Hubert Davis was given a fair shot to succeed during his tenure. Yesterday marked two weeks since the University of North Carolina fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has now concluded with the hiring of Michael Malone, former head coach of the Denver Nuggets. UNC conducted a high-profile search aimed at sustaining ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the University of North Carolina’s bold hiring of Michael Malone, what his arrival means for the program’s future and the lingering questions surrounding Hubert Davis’ tenure, including whether resources, expectations or internal priorities ultimately shaped his success. Yesterday marked two weeks since the University of North Carolina fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has now concluded with the hiring of Michael Malone, fo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Steve Lovell. Steve Lovell is the Associate Director of Advertising and Sponsorship at Garmin International. Durham, North Carolina has been selected as the newest host city for the Garmin Marathon Series. This marks only the third official location for the growing series, following Toledo, Ohio and Tucson, Arizona. Lovell joined the Sports Shop to discuss the significance of this announcement for Durham, highlighting that this is more than just a race—it’s...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's experience at the introductory press conference for Michael Malone. Yesterday marked two weeks since the University of North Carolina fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has now concluded with the hiring of Michael Malone, former head coach of the Denver Nuggets. UNC conducted a high-profile search aimed at sustaining its tradition of excellence, prioritizing candidates with NCAA Tournament success, strong recruiting ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Phil Ford. Phil Ford, UNC legend and former Tar Heels guard, joins the Sports Shop to discuss UNC hiring Mike Malone as their new head basketball coach. Ford shares his perspective on what Malone’s NBA experience could bring to the program, how this hire departs from UNC’s tradition of promoting from within and what challenges lie ahead in recruiting, player development and meeting the high expectations of Tar Heel fans. Is Malone the right guy for the job?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s decision to hire Michael Malone as their new head basketball coach, examining whether he was the right choice, how his NBA experience might translate to the college game and what this bold move means for the future of the Tar Heels’ program and the ACC landscape. Today marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has officially concluded. As of yesterday, the Tar Heels have hired Michael Malone, the for...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Art Chansky. Art Chansky is a longtime UNC insider with decades of experience covering Tar Heel basketball. Chansky joins the Sports Shop to discuss UNC’s surprising hire of Michael Malone as the new head basketball coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. He weighs in on what Malone’s NBA background brings to the program, how this departure from the traditional “UNC family” approach could impact the team, and whether this bold move is the right choice for a program...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC hiring Michael Malone as their new head basketball coach. Michael Malone is the former head coach of the Denver Nuggets. Today marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis and the search for his replacement has officially concluded. As of yesterday, the Tar Heels have hired Michael Malone, the former head coach of the Denver Nuggets, after launching a high-profile search aimed at continuing the program’s tradition of excellence. The search...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Michigan’s championship win over the UConn Huskies and a defining moment for Elliot Cadeau, whose transfer from the North Carolina Tar Heels transformed him from a promising but inconsistent player, into the leader of a national title team. The Michigan Wolverine’s 69-63 win over the UConn Huskies in the national championship carried major historical weight and a compelling individual storyline. UConn entered as a modern powerhouse under Dan Hurley, while Michigan Wo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC’s ongoing search for a new men’s basketball coach, debate why the program remains without a hire two weeks after Hubert Davis was fired, weigh whether the decision to let Davis go was premature or necessary to preserve the Tar Heels’ winning culture and preview tonight's National Championship game. Tomorrow marks two weeks since UNC fired former head coach Hubert Davis. Since then, UNC has launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head co...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Michigan’s dominant Final Four win over Arizona, preview tonight’s men’s championship matchup against UConn and UCLA’s commanding performance over South Carolina to capture their first women’s national title. The Final Four matchup between Michigan Wolverines and Arizona Wildcats over the weekend quickly turned into a one-sided performance, as Michigan came out aggressive, built an early lead and never let Arizona get comfortable, rolling to a convincing win to...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Geno Auriemma’s controversial Final Four exchange with Dawn Staley, break down the unresolved apology drama and preview tonight’s men’s national championship clash between UConn and Michigan and what a UConn victory could mean for Dan Hurley’s legacy. On Friday night, the UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four, ending their tournament run. Following the Final Four loss, Geno Auriemma had a heated, very public exchange with Dawn Sta...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Geno Auriemma's "apology" to Dawn Staley. On Friday night, the UConn Huskies lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Final Four, ending their tournament run. Following the Final Four loss, Geno Auriemma had a heated, very public exchange with Dawn Staley in the closing moments, reportedly sparked by frustration over a missed pregame interaction and the intensity of the game itself. It quickly became one of the biggest storylines coming out of the night. The next ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss how UCLA dominated the women’s national championship game against South Carolina, and then turn to Virginia, analyzing the surprising firing of Amaka Agugua‑Hamilton after a Sweet 16 run and the reported internal issues that led to the decision. The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in dominant fashion in the women's national championship gamenational championship game yesterday. UCLA controlled the game from the opening tip, built an early lead and n...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UCLA winning the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks in dominant fashion in the women's national championship gamenational championship game yesterday. UCLA controlled the game from the opening tip, built an early lead and never looked back, overwhelming South Carolina on both ends of the floor. The Gamecocks, one of the most dominant teams all season, struggled to find any rhythm and couldn’t generate enough off...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Easter speeches and their significance, share personal experiences with giving them and give their predictions for the upcoming men’s and women’s Final Four matchups. Apparently, an Easter speech is a spoken message, often delivered by children or leaders in a church setting that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the themes of hope, renewal and victory over death. These speeches range from short, memorized Bible verses or poems by children to form...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if UNC firing Hubert Davis was a knee-jerk response to Duke's success. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tournament experience, strong recruiting ties and the ability to maintain the Tar Heels’ winning culture. Who will be the next UNC men's basketball coach? Is this a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if it is a good thing or bad thing that UNC has not hired a coach yet and they preview tonight’s women’s Final Four matchups, including UConn vs. South Carolina and the impact a win by Dawn Staley’s team would have on her legacy. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile search for its next men’s basketball head coach, aiming to continue the program’s tradition of excellence. The search has focused on candidates with proven NCAA Tourn...