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By George, That Can't be a Coincidence feat. Ashley Wade

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2024/08/06

Before Ashley Wade led the UNCW softball program to its second CAA championship, she took the long road as both a player and assistant coach.In this week's episode, we'll get to know about a journey that included multiple transfers, a $4,000 salary and one long drive to Alva, Oklahoma. We also touched on:* Arriving at UNCW at a crucial crossroads for the program.* Her late father's influence on her career, including a fateful conversation that might have landed her in Wilmington.* The moment she

50:43

To Win a Good Name In Athens

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2024/05/30

As the Seahawks prepare to open the Athens Regional on Friday night vs. Georgia Tech, Coach Randy Hood and closer Luke Craig join us to reflect on the season and what it will take for UNCW to break through a challenging weekend.The outro song is Jayson Arendt's new single, "Like a Small Town". Check it out wherever you download music or listen on YouTube!In this episode, we touch on:* Last year's regional disappointment setting the stage for 2024* "The best team to never win a regional"* Overcoming

44:26

Headin' Down South feat. Sean Moore

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2024/04/03

For this week's show, we welcomed new Seahawk Sean Moore!You might remember Sean from scoring a career-high 19 points to lead FDU to one of the all-time stunners in college hoops history vs. Purdue.A few highlights from the historic win, including Sean’s dagger 3-pointer with just over a minute left.After hitting the portal as a grad transfer a few weeks back, UNCW instantly made him a priority and brough him in for a visit on the first weekend.Sean got into the details on his visit, how the coaches

49:20

Burning Bush Moments feat. Nicole Woods

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2024/03/27

We're thrilled to have Coach Nicole Woods sit down for a great conversation looking back on her first season leading the UNCW women's basketball program, and the work they're already putting in to build for 2024-25.We went all the way back to her childhood in Gastonia, summers on a farm in Reidsville and how her competitive spirit was developed playing every sport imaginable at the Boys & Girls Club.After nearly having a promising basketball career derailed by knee injuries, a chance conversation

59:02

PERCHCAST: March Madness feat. Takayo Siddle

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2024/03/21

A refreshingly honest conversation with UNCW basketball coach Takayo Siddle looking back on the highs and lows of the 2023-24 season, looking ahead to the portal and where the program stands.Also, a little clarification on his offensive and defensive systems and the excitement of watching his mentor Kevin Keatts and NC State pull off the impossible.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

78:47

PERCHCAST: CAA Tournament Preview Extravaganza feat....

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2024/03/09

We’re back!I appreciate everyone who reached out over the past week. March isn’t the ideal time to hit the injured list, but thankfully, I’m feeling like myself again and ready to watch the Hawks hang a banner.With that in mind, we invited our buddy Brian Mull back to wrap up the regular season for UNCW and preview what’s to come in the CAA Tournament in both the big picture and specifically along the Seahawks’ path.We’ll have a postgame podcast for each of UNCW’s games in the tournament, so keep an

43:07

PERCHCAST: We Will Survive (hey hey)

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2024/02/21

Turns out, the season will continue on Thursday night after all!No doubt, Saturday night was a rough one, but your resident optimists are here to break down what was a strange week for the Seahawks, including one of the more stunning losses we've dealt with lately.Topics in this episode include:* Where did things get weird vs. Elon?* Zone defenses are affecting UNCW ... but probably not how you're thinking.* Maleeck Harden-Hayes is attacking since he returned!* A wildly improbable performance on

45:41

Brothercast feat. Noah Ross and Nolan Hodge

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2024/02/13

We've got a special Perchcast coming your way!Ladies and gentlemen: The Sophomore Sensations, The Dynamic Duo, The Brothers ... Noah Ross and Nolan Hodge joined us to cover anything and everything UNCW basketball.During the conversation, we touched on:* Their paths to UNCW and committing on the same day.* Making the high school to college hoops adjustment.* Settling into their roles this season and fighting through adversity.* Life on the road for the first two months of the season.* Teammates

43:01

Perchcast: Happy Newbruarby to Those Who Celebrate

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2024/02/08

UNCW (16-6, 7-3) at Drexel (15-8, 8-2)7 p.m. | Trask Coliseum | FloSports | Listen | Live StatIt’s gameday, and we’ve got a new episode of Perchcast to catch up on the wins over Charleston and Campbell, as well as a look ahead to tonight’s first-place showdown with Drexel. Here’s what we touched on for this week:* A grown-man win at Charleston! * Donovan Newby is making shots, and you know we’re fired up!* UNCW’s depth showed up last week, and why that matters for March.* Khamari McGriff coming up

64:22

Perchcast: Mulling the CAA Hoops Midpoint feat. Brian...

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2024/01/31

After a 10-day hiatus, rivalry week is back!With UNCW set to visit Charleston and the CAA schedule reaching the midpoint, we thought it was high time to bring Friend of the Perch Brian Mull back for another conversation.(Unfortunately, the audio cut out at several points during excellent answers from Brian.)In this week’s episode, we discussed:* The Seahawks’ incredible performance at Northeastern.* The Seahawks’ incredibly frustrating performance at Stony Brook and why things went down like that.*

64:15

Perchcast: We are #ProCourtStorm feat. Jake Eichstaedt

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2024/01/25

After an incredible Saturday night in Trask Coliseum, we asked WWAY Sports Director Jake Eichstaedt to join us to give his perspective on UNCW’s victory over Charleston and the atmosphere and hype surrounding the rivalry.In addition, we covered Thursday night’s visit to Northeastern (7 p.m., FloSports) and Saturday’s trip to Stony Brook (4 p.m., CBS Sports Network). Among the other topics we discussed this week:* KJ Jenkins is getting comfortable, and it’s a game-changer for the Seahawks.* Our

46:54

Perchcast: A Strange Arrival in Rivalry 'Week'

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2024/01/19

(We’ve got a special Perchcast episode for you, but we also wanted to include a little on the Elon game here, too, before getting into Charleston!)UNCW 82, Elon 70Box Score | Siddle PostgameIt was the best of times, it was the less good of times, and then, it was Road Scoops time.Strange things happen when UNCW visits Elon, and Thursday night was no different, with the Seahawks unable to build on a dominant first half performance, and instead, found themselves fending off the Phoenix over the final

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Perchcast: Hangin' Tough feat. Jason Lanier

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2024/01/18

It’s gameday for the Seahawks, as UNCW heads west to visit in-state rival Elon tonight at Schar Center. This is the first of two Perchcast episodes we’ll have this week, focused on last week’s victories over Monmouth and Delaware, then previewing what to expect tonight vs. the Phoenix.We’ll have an Elon review/Charleston preview ready for your enjoyment on Friday morning.Our guest this week is Jason Lanier, an original member of The Hecklers who remains involved with the Seahawk Club and recently

50:39

Perchcast: Hold on, We're Going Home

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2024/01/11

Tonight’s return to Trask Coliseum couldn't have come at a better time for the Seahawks after a surprising 0-2 start in CAA play.This week, Bill and Brant break down what happened on the frustrating two-game run at Drexel and Towson and whether we should be worried about UNCW's long-range prospects. (Hint: we’re going to be fine.)Also, they touch on: * Tonight’s CAA home-opener vs. Monmouth and Xander Rice.* Shot quality numbers (chart below) and what they mean for UNCW.* Why the Seahawks haven't

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PERCHCAST: The Dean of #CAAHoops Media - feat. Brian...

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2024/01/03

With league play tipping off around the CAA this week, we had to invite Brian Mull on for his first episode of the year.First, we break down UNCW's loss to Arkansas to wrap up the nonconference slate, and what the Seahawks should take from their 9-3 run in November and December.From there, we dive into every level of #CAAHoops, from title contenders to the struggling teams who have a chance to make a leap. Brian gives us his thoughts on what's different with Charleston, why he likes Monmouth, and

60:32

PERCHCAST: The New Guy feat. Mike Oblinger

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2023/12/22

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Teal Nation!We've got a treat for you as Athletic Director Mike Oblinger gave us a full hour to review his first eight months on the job, facilities priorities, his first coaching hire, conference realignment, media rights and so much more!Also, you'll find out about Mike's proudest moment as a dad, which podcasts (other than this one!) stay in his rotation and the strange thing he does on his phone late into the night.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and

53:51

PERCHCAST: The Seahawks Went Down to Georgia

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2023/12/14

The Seahawks took care of business against an overmatched Montreat team on Sunday, and now, they'll head down to Statesboro to meet a Georgia Southern team with its back to the wall.Along with quick breakdowns on those games, the guys get into the details on Takayo Siddle's challenge to his bench, a few spots the Seahawks might see improvement in short order, one 'contrarian weirdo' point and the first-ever Perchcast Guarantee. Also, a discussion of conference realignment and where UNCW belongs and

53:53

Kings of Wilmington feat. Brett Blizzard

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2023/12/07

Brett Blizzard knows what it's like to be part of a UNCW team that is the talk of the college hoops world thanks to 2002 NCAA Tournament victory over USC.Listen in for his perspective on what the Seahawks are experiencing after their historic upset of Kentucky, as well as his reflections from the first glory days of UNCW basketball and why he chose to help launch the OneSeahawk NIL collective.Also, you'll hear his thoughts on:* How college basketball has changed.* NIL and what that could mean for

27:42

KENTUCKY UPSET EDITION feat. Trazarien White

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2023/12/03

UNCW just pulled off its greatest regular-season win in program history, knocking off a ranked opponent on the road for the first time!And it just happened to be the program with the greatest tradition in college hoops.Bill, Hunter and Brant break down the Seahawks' incredible gameplan, a huge night for Trazarien White and what this win means for the UNCW program.Trazarien joined us by phone for a minute, too! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

77:41

PERCHCAST: Podcast Gold and Fun Facts with Mike Vaccaro

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2023/11/30

A little long, but that's because there's a lot to learn about UNCW play-by-play man Mike Vaccaro!We start by reviewing the Fort Myers trip in detail, including Mike's unique courtside perspective and spending time with the team.After a quick preview of ECU, the conversation turns toward Mike's reflections on his career, from his time as a student manager for the Syracuse football program to working at Campbell, then finally landing in Wilmington in 2004.Mike shares memories on his favorite Seahawk

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