Blue Blood TV Podcast
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Blue Blood Rivalry TV is a weekly show airing every Thursday night. Hosts debate, discuss, compare, and contrast all Duke & Carolina basketball. The debate hits its pinnacle when the Blues battle it during their annual Blue Blood Rivalry matchup. The show stars Hassan Pinto (Moderator), Will Phelan (UNC Pundit), and Darryl Brunson (Duke Pundit). The pundits will give their unfiltered and passionate opinions about the biggest stories from that week and their thoughts about the upcoming weekend matchups! The co-hosts will join regular guests and contributors with unique insights. The show includes daily sports news, interviews with sports journalists, athletes, personalities, spirited debates, rumors, and other topics.
Episodes
- S8 Ep.17: Front Office Faceoff: Inside the Strategic Battle of Tanner, Baker, Malone, and Scheyer
Blue Blood TV, hosted by Hassan Pinto, examines the professionalization of Duke and UNC basketball. The episode discusses front-office strategies, NIL, roster construction, and the transfer portal with insights from Darryl Brunson and Will…
- S8 Ep.16: The Arms Race — Can Malone Close the Gap on Scheyer?
S8 Ep.16 of Blue Blood TV Podcast covers the competitive shift in college basketball coaching, specifically the hire of Mike Malone by UNC and the ongoing rivalry with Duke’s Jon Scheyer. The discussion includes the financial aspects of te…
- S8 Ep.15: Mile High Move — Mike Malone and the New Blueprint for North Carolina
In episode 15, Blue Blood TV analyzes the hiring of Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone by UNC, marking a significant shift from the traditional coaching lineage. The hosts discuss Malone
- S8 Ep.14 | Half-Court Heartbreak: 50 Feet of Pain and The 919 Goes Dark
Blue Blood TV discusses Duke's March Madness exit after a 73-72 loss to UConn, including the analysis of the game-deciding 50-foot shot and the team's second-half performance. The episode also touches on UNC's basketball program direction…
- S8 Ep.13 | The Jordan Takeover: Hubert Out, Kenny Smith In, & 919 Chaos
This episode of Blue Blood TV covers the basketball program
- Episode 12: 15 Points of Separation — Duke Silences the Hill
Send us Fan Mail Episode 12: 15 Points of Separation — Duke Silences the Hill The air in the Triangle just got a lot colder for one shade of blue. In this high-stakes episode, we break down Duke’s statement 76–61 victory over UNC. From a d…
- S8 Ep.11| Win Streaks & Starting Lines: The Blue Blood Takeover
Send us Fan Mail Season 8, Episode 11: Win Streaks & Starting Lines: The Blue Blood Takeover 🏀👟 The Rundown: The Triangle is officially on fire. With only 6 days to go until the Blue Blood Rivalry 5K , the heat on the hardwood is matchin…
- S8 Ep.10 | The Great Reset: Duke’s Revenge & the Carolina Collapse
Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.10 | The Great Reset: Duke’s Revenge & the Carolina Collapse The "Trimble Afterglow" lasted exactly 48 hours. 📉🔥 After an emotional win over Duke, the #12 Tar Heels (20-6) have hit a wall, dropping back-to-back gam…
- Cornered: How Seth Trimble and the Heels Stunned No. 4 Duke | S8 Ep.9
Send us Fan Mail Cornered: How Seth Trimble and the Heels Stunned No. 4 Duke | S8 Ep.9 The shot heard 'round Tobacco Road. 🏀🔥 The Dean Dome is still shaking after the #12 North Carolina Tar Heels (19-4) pulled off a miraculous 13-point s…
- The Collision Course: 9-0 Duke Meets the Resurgent Heels | S8 Ep.8
Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.8 | The 8-Mile Gap: 9-0 Duke vs. The Heels’ Last Stand The road to the ACC Championship runs through Cameron Indoor Stadium, but first, it stops at the Dean Dome. 🏟️ The #4 Duke Blue Devils (20-1) are on a warpath,…
- S8 Ep.7 | The Great Divide: Duke’s Top 5 Ascent & UNC’s California Nightmare
Send us Fan Mail S8 Ep.7 | The Great Divide: Duke’s Top 5 Ascent & UNC’s California Nightmare Two programs. Two trajectories. One massive gap. We’re halfway through the season, and the landscape of Tobacco Road has shifted. On one side, th…
- S8 Ep.6 | Live Wire Saturday: Duke-SMU Reactions & UNC’s Wake Forest Warning
Send us Fan Mail The ball is in the air, the pressure is at a boiling point, and the Blue Blood TV Podcast is officially LIVE. We are broadcasting live at 3:00 PM EST as the #6 Duke Blue Devils take on the SMU Mustangs in Durham. After the…
- Shadow Boxing: Chasing the Top 5 | S8 Ep 5
Send us Fan Mail Shadow Boxing: Chasing the Top 5 | S8 Ep 4 The ACC is officially on notice. After a midweek "Statement" performance from both sides of Tobacco Road, the Blue Blood TV Podcast is back to break down the dominance. No. 6 Duke…
- Boozer vs. Wilson: Reality Checks and Pressure Cookers | S8 Ep.4
Send us Fan Mail The honeymoon phase is officially over. This week on the Blue Blood TV Podcast, Hassan Pinto, Will Phelan, and Darryl Brunson dive into a weekend where a single point made the difference between a celebration in Chapel Hil…
- Portal Power vs. Five-Star Force: The Rivalry Reloaded, S8 Ep.3
Send us Fan Mail The greatest rivalry in sports is brewing HERE in December! We've reached the flashpoint of the 2025-26 season as UNC and Duke prepare for formidable opponents, and we get to contrast and compare their performances. Host H…
- Blue Blood Barometer: Carolina's Kansas Statement vs. Duke's Clean Sweep: Which 3-0 is Real? S8 Ep.2
Send us Fan Mail 🔥 The Blue Blood Barometer is hot ! UNC already has a massive win over Kansas, proving they're for real. Meanwhile, Duke is 3-0 with a "clean sweep" of smaller opponents, quietly preparing for their own Kansas clash. Join…
- Classic/High Stakes-The Rivalry Reloaded: S8 Opener, Blue Blood TV S.8 Ep 1
Send us Fan Mail The greatest rivalry in sports is BACK! Welcome to Season 8 of the Blue Blood TV Podcast , where the conversation is always passionate and never neutral. This week, host Hassan Pinto referees the fiery debate leading up to…
- Blueprint: Racheal & Jim on Roster Construction, S7 Ep.22
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood Rivalry Blueprint: Racheal & Jim on Roster Construction Podcast Description: Ever wonder how the legendary UNC Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils navigate the complex landscape of college basketball in the age of NI…
- Duke's Demise, UNC's Roster Reset Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep.21
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description: Get your fix of the Duke vs. UNC saga on the Blue Blood Rivalry TV Podcast. We break down every angle of this legendary clash, starting with Duke's latest Final Four disappointment and the surprising d…
- Final Four Dreams to Transfer Portal Tears: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep.20
Send us Fan Mail Final Four Dreams to Transfer Portal Tears: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep.20 Podcast Description: Dive into the heart of the Blue Blood Rivalry with Hassan, Darryl Brunson, and Will Phelan on the Blue Blood TV Podcast! We deliver t…
- A Caleb Love Reunion, Duke vs. Arizona & Sour Ending - UNC's Exit: A Blue Blood TV Tournament Update. S7. Ep. 19
Send us Fan Mail A Caleb Love Reunion, Duke vs. Arizona & Sour Ending - UNC's Exit: A Blue Blood TV Tournament Update. S7. Ep. 19 Podcast Description: This week on the Blue Blood TV Podcast Update, everyone's been waiting for the storyline…
- `Dominance and Desperation: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 18
Send us Fan Mail Dominance and Desperation: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 18 Podcast Description: Witness the highs and lows of college basketball's fiercest rivalry. The Blue Blood Rivalry Podcast analyzes Duke's regular-season championship, ACC…
- Royal Flush: Duke's Blue Blood Reign Continues - Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 17
Send us Fan Mail The Game Day Deep Dive: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 17 Podcast Description: The Tar Heel fans were in full force at the Dean Dome as Duke delivered a statement win over rival UNC, 82-69. We dissect Kon Knueppel and Sion James's…
- The Game Day Deep Dive: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 16
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description: The most intense rivalry in college basketball ignites once again! Join us as we break down every angle of the Duke-Carolina clash on March 8th, 2025. We'll dive into the history, the hype, and the hea…
- UNC's New Era vs. Duke Is Peaking: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 15
Send us Fan Mail UNC's New Era vs. Duke Is Peaking: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 15 Podcast Description: The Blue Blood TV Podcast delivers your weekly dose of UNC and Duke basketball, covering every slam dunk, coaching decision, and rivalry mome…
- Duke Dominates, Can UNC Find its way, Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 14
Send us Fan Mail Duke Dominates, Can UNC Find its way, Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 14 Podcast Description: Die-hard Duke and UNC fans, this is the podcast for you! Blue Blood TV brings you insightful analysis, passionate debates, and all the lat…
- The Clemson Effect: Duke & UNC Stumble: Blue Blood TV S.7 Ep. 13
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Clemson Effect: Duke & UNC Stumble, your ultimate source for ACC basketball analysis! We break down the highs and lows of Duke and UNC, examining their wins, losses, and everything in between. We'll delve in…
- The Blue Devils Reign: A Rivalry in Flux - Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 12
Send us Fan Mail The Blue Devils Reign: A Rivalry in Flux - Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 12 Is the balance of power shifting along Tobacco Road? The Blue Blood TV Podcast dives into the pressing questions surrounding the Duke-UNC rivalry. We analy…
- The Duke-UNC Rivalry is upon us! - Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 11
Send us Fan Mail The Duke-UNC Rivalry is upon us! Duke, ranked #2 in the nation with an 18-2 record, hosts their arch-rivals, the unranked UNC Tar Heels, on Saturday night. After a disappointing loss to Pitt, UNC is looking to regain its f…
- 15-2 vs. 12-6: Can UNC Catch Up? - Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 10
Send us Fan Mail Greetings, fellow hoops fanatics! Buckle up for another thrilling edition of the Blue Blood Rivalry Podcast. Dive deep into the heart of college basketball's most storied rivalry: Duke vs. UNC. We'll dissect the latest gam…
- The State of the Rivalry: A Mid-Season Check-in - Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 9
Send us Fan Mail "Join us for a thrilling edition of the Blue Blood Rivalry Podcast! We'll dissect Duke's impressive run, examining their improved defense, offensive efficiency, and key player contributions. Then, we'll shift our focus to…
- Carolina on My Mind, Devils in the Details, Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 8
Send us Fan Mail Carolina on My Mind, Devils in the Details, Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 8 From Chapel Hill to Durham, the Blue Bloods are back in action! This week, we dive deep into UNC's game against LaSalle, exploring their key matchups and s…
- The Hoodie in Heels: Analyzing Belichick's Move to UNC, Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 7
Send us Fan Mail The Hoodie in Heels: Analyzing Belichick's Move to UNC, Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 7 On this special emergency show that has left the college football world in shock! Bill Belichick has left NFL pastures to become the head coach…
- Blue Blood Battleground: A Tale of Two Titans - Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 6
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood Battleground: A Tale of Two Titans - Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 6 In this heated episode, we dive deep into the recent clashes between two of college basketball's most storied programs: UNC and Duke. We'll dissect the…
- Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 5 - Duke and UNC Dominate Early
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood Rivalry Podcast: Duke and UNC Dominate Early Tune in to the latest episode of our basketball podcast as we break down the recent performances of the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels. We'll recap Duk…
- Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 4 - The Heel vs. the Devil: A Basketball Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Dive deep into the intense world of college basketball's fiercest feud: North Carolina Tar Heels versus Duke Blue Devils. Join us as we break down the latest matchups, analyze player performances, and discuss the strategie…
- Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 3 - Duke vs. UNC: The first games of 2024-2025 Season, but the Same Rivalry
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 4 - Duke vs. UNC: The first games, but the Same Rivalry Join us as we dive into the highly anticipated college basketball season with a recap of Duke and UNC's openers. We'll break down Cooper Flagg's…
- Blue Blood TV S7 Ep. 2
Send us Fan Mail Hassan: Thanks for joining us, folks. We'll be back next week with more college basketball talk. Don't forget to follow us on social media and leave your comments and predictions. Until next time, this is the Blue Blood Ri…
- Blue Blood TV S7 Ep 1
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood TV Podcast: Dive Deep into College Basketball! College basketball season is here, and the Blue Blood TV Season 7 Episode 1 Podcast is back with fiery analysis from Hassan, Darryl, and Will! This season, we're di…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 20
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, college basketball fans, to the last episode of the Blue Blood Rivalry TV Podcast 2023-24 season. This season has been a rollercoaster for both UNC and Duke, and we're here to break it all down. We've got Wil…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 19
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, Blue Blood Rivalry fanatics, to another episode of the Blue Blood TV Podcast! March Madness is upon us, and the ACC rivalry is heating up! Our usual suspects are joining me in the studio today: UNC superfan W…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep.18
Send us Fan Mail Blue Bloods Get Shocked! Can NC State Maintain Dominance? Did the ACC just get flipped on its head? Darryl, Will, and Hassan dissect NC State's shocking upset of Duke and UNC in the ACC Tournament! Is State now the team to…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 17
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood Brawl: Tar Heels Triumph! Don't miss this Blue Blood Podcast brawl of a breakdown! Hassan Pinto moderates as Will Phelan (UNC) and Darryl Brunson (Duke) dissect the epic UNC victory over Duke! Did Hubert Davis o…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 16
Send us Fan Mail It's Rivalry Week: Duke vs. Carolina Battle for ACC Supremacy College basketball fans, buckle up! This weekend, the age-old rivalry between Duke and Carolina reaches a fever pitch as they clash in a game with massive impli…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 15
Send us Fan Mail ACC Upset Alert! Carolina Soars, Duke Falters: Unpredictable Race for the Crown Is the ACC championship wide open? Longtime rivals UNC and Duke are neck-and-neck, but Duke's title hopes are shaken after a surprising home l…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 14
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood Rivalry, Basketball Buzz, and Gene Banks: A Can't-Miss Podcast! Buckle up, Carolina and Duke fans! We're back with another episode hotter than Coach K's fanside demeanor, and this time; we're serving up a double…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 13
Send us Fan Mail Tobacco Road is Burning: Can Carolina Hold Off a Surging Duke in the ACC Race? The stakes are as high as the Bell Tower itself! North Carolina clings to a one-game lead in the ACC, but doubts are swirling after a shaky win…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 12
Send us Fan Mail Blue Blood Rivalry Bloodbath: Carolina Crushes Duke, Bacot Goes Beast Mode! It wasn't your typical nail-biter, folks. This Carolina-Duke clash was a Tar Heel tsunami, washing over the Blue Devils in a dominant 93-84 victor…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 11
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Description: Blue Blood Rivalry Heats Up as Duke & UNC Collide! Strap yourselves in, college basketball fans, because the historic Blue Blood Rivalry is about to explode! This week's episode dives deep into the emo…
- Blue Blood TV S6 Ep. 10
Send us Fan Mail Rollercoaster in Durham, Carolina Cannon in Chapel Hill: Duke & UNC Take Center Stage It's been a week of whiplash for Blue Devil fans - a heart-wrenching loss to Pitt and a redeeming victory against Louisville. Can Coach…