125 unfiltered by Joshua Dolgoff

This episode, I give my season preview for the Carolina Panthers as I talk about key moves made in the offseason, expectations on both sides of the ball, and what to look forward to in year 3 for Bryce Young. I then go down the schedule and predict the Panthers' record for this upcoming season as they look to advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

We are slowly approaching another glorious college football season! This episode I give my top 5 QB's in the SEC along with my tier list of SEC teams from National Championship contenders, to CFP contenders, to teams in for a rough season.

The powers that be are in discussions to expand the NCAA Tournament to 72 or even 76 teams, and although the vast majority of fans are not in favor of this, we know its coming. As one of the world's biggest college basketball fans, I'm here to explain why tournament expansion is going to happen, but why it is a terrible idea and no one wants it. 

Tennis makes its first appearance on the podcast! Recapping the first two rounds of Wimbledon with the abundance of upsets and questionable match suspensions while looking ahead for the rest of the tournament.

This episode I recap the 2025 NBA draft! Topics on the table include:

We are back on the pod! This episode I preview the NBA Draft with my Big Board and Mock Draft through the first 20 picks as I talk about my favorite prospects and fits in the first round.

This episode I recap the first round of the NFL Draft, talking about the Panthers selection of WR Tetairoa McMillan, the Jaguars trading up for Travis Hunter, my favorite picks of the night, and more.

This episode I recap Florida's 65-63 win over Houston in the National Championship game, along with giving my closing remarks on what was an incredible college basketball season.

This episode I preview the National Championship between Florida and Houston, going through the keys to victory for both sides and making my final prediction for who will be cutting down the nets.

This episode I recap both incredible Final Four games, breaking down how Houston was able to make their improbable comeback and how Walter Clayton Jr. and the Florida Gators were able to knock off Auburn to advance to the National Championship.

This episode I preview the Final Four, talk about each team's recipe for success, and make my predictions for who will cut down the nets in San Antonio.

The Final Four is set! This episode I recap the Elite 8 as all four 1 seeds are on their way to San Antonio.

This episode I recap all eight Sweet 16 games and preview the Elite 8.

The Second Weekend of March Madness is here! This episode I preview the Sweet 16 with in-depth analysis of each matchup and predict who will advance to the Elite 8.

This episode I talk about the 10 things you should remember from the first weekend of March Madness including buzzer beaters, exciting finishes, and some characters headlining the tournament thus far. I also talk about UNC's first round loss to Ole Miss and how it was a microcosm for their season along with ending the episode looking at how my bracket performed during the first two rounds.

125 Unfiltered's 2025 March Madness Preview! Topics include:

Recapping the last weekend of the regular season in college basketball! Topics include:

This episode I talk about a few concerns I have with Auburn, go through why each projected #1 seed can win the title, and preview the UNC-Duke game which is a must win for the Tar Heels to make the tournament.

Recapping the weekend of college basketball along with previewing the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament where I list my top 5 favorite players in the conference that you should keep your eye on in postseason play.

Recapping another midweek slate of college basketball games! Topics include:

Another Monday college basketball recap episode! Topics include:

This episode I recap the midweek slate of college basketball and then predict winners for the 5 best games this upcoming weekend. Topics include:

March is coming! This episode I talk everything college basketball on both the men and women's side. Topics include:

This episode I preview Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles! I talk about the keys to the game, X-factors on each side, and then give my prediction for who's going to win Super Bowl LIX.

The basketball world has been turned upside down! This episode I break down the most stunning trade in NBA history involving Luke Doncic getting traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. I then recap UNC's embarrassing 87-70 loss to Duke, talk about the current state of the program, and then provide 2 candidates who UNC should go after if they fire Hubert Davis at the end of the season.

This episode I look ahead to another action-packed weekend of college basketball as I preview UNC vs. Duke, Coach Cal's return to Kentucky, and a plethora of top 25 matchups across the country.

On this monster Monday episode, I recap the AFC and NFC Championship games as the Chiefs and Eagles advance to Super Bowl 59, facing off for the second time in three years. I then recap an incredible weekend of college basketball from thrilling finishes to sleeper teams to look out for as we slowly creep towards March.

This episode I recap the divisional round of the NFL playoffs and then do a deep dive into the top of tiers of college basketball teams from title contenders to Final Four hopefuls. I then end the episode looking back at the start of the season to see which teams I was right and wrong about, along with mentioning a few teams that have surprised me this far into the season.

This episode I recap the NFL Wildcard playoff games along with the 2 CFP Semifinal matchups.

This episode I make my predictions for the 2025 NFL Playoffs, picking a winner for each game until I announce my Super Bowl champion.

This episode I talk about week 18 of the NFL season including Bryce Young's 5 TD performance against the Falcons and the Detroit Lions' 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings to claim the #1 seed in the NFC. I then transition over to college basketball where I give my impressions from all the games I watched over the weekend from SEC conference play to a season saving shot by the Tar Heels.

This episode I recap and analyze all 4 CFP quarterfinal games from the Texas-Arizona St classic to Ohio State's dominance in the Rose Bowl. I then preview the semifinal matchups giving my picks for who will advance to the National Championship.

For the last episode of 2024, I talk about the current NFL playoff picture, giving my thoughts on big week 18 games and who my MVP pick is. I then move over to the hardwood to talk some college basketball, going through the 5 teams I am taking against the field to win the national championship.

After a lackluster and disappointing first round of the College Football Playoffs, this episode I bring a thesis on how to improve the college football ranking system to better evaluate quality wins and ensure that the 12 best teams get into the playoffs. It's a system those within college basketball are quite familiar with, but I believe it would bring some objectivity to better analyze where teams should be ranked.

This episode I talk about UNC's 90-84 loss to Florida to slide to 6-5 on the season, going in depth on Hubert Davis' continued woes at the end of games and whether he should be on the hot seat moving forward. I then go through my College Football Playoff bracket and make my championship pick as the 12-team CFP era is underway!

It is official! This episode I talk about Bill Belichick becoming the new head football coach for UNC and how I have started to come around on the hiring decision. I also dive into some SEC Basketball, giving out my top 5 teams in the conference along with a few other superlatives.

This episode I give my thoughts on the 12-team CFP bracket that was revealed Sunday afternoon, the possibility of Bill Belichick becoming the new coach for UNC Football, and Bryce Young's career resurgence in his last five games with the Carolina Panthers.

This episode I talk about the current College Football Playoff landscape ranging from two top-10 teams losing, the debate between the three 3-loss SEC teams, locks to make the CFP, and a bid stealer lurking off of their own loss to steal a spot.

This episode I recap UNC Basketball's 1-2 performance at the Maui Invitational and discuss UNC firing Mack Brown as the head football coach with a new leader of the program on the way.

This episode I talk about Week 13 of the college football season and how Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M's losses affect the rest of the CFP landscape. I also talk about the start of the Maui Invitational with Memphis knocking off #2 UConn and UNC set to tip off against Dayton later in the day.

Topics on the table for this NBA episode include the young and promising Toronto Raptors, the imploding Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers being legit title contenders, and 3 reasons why I think NBA viewership is declining.

This episode I give my SEC Football Power Rankings for the top 7 teams that have a shot at making the College Football Playoff with detailed analysis for each selection.

In a jam-packed episode of 125 Unfiltered, I recap and analyze 4 big games from the weekend: UNC-Kansas, Auburn-Houston, George-Ole Miss, and Alabama-LSU.

This episode I preview UNC Basketball's matchup against #1 Kansas, #3 Georgia vs. #16 Ole Miss, and #11 Alabama vs. #15 LSU, along with discussing two SEC Basketball teams' season openers.

It's that time of year when college football and basketball overlap! This episode I talk about the first day of the college basketball season including UNC's 90-76 win over Elon. I then move over to football where I talk about results from this past weekend, give a mini rant on Penn State and the Big 10's mediocrity, and discuss  big questions I have that the CFP committee will answer with the reveal of their first rankings on Tuesday evening.

This episode I take my first shot at the 12-team CFP Rankings that will be released this upcoming Tuesday (11/5). I go through my rankings 1-12, talk about a few teams on the outside looking in, and then bring up 3 teams in danger to fall out of the top 12 as the season goes on.

We are just one week away from the return of college basketball! This episode I go through the AP Top 25 and talk about some of the top teams in the country including my North Carolina Tar Heels. I also discuss a few teams that I believe are ranked too high, too low, and even some sleepers that fans should keep an eye on as the season unfolds.

The NBA is officially back! This episode I talk about 6 NBA first impressions that I have after watching the first few days of the season, including a team that looks unbeatable, newcomers who shined in their debut, and a big trade I think both teams will regret.

The return of the NBA is just around the corner! This episode I am joined by Daniel Masterson to give an in-depth preview of the 2024-25 NBA season. We start by discussing the Boston Celtics' chances to repeat and who their biggest threat is in the East. We then head to the Wild West and discuss if there is a clear-cut favorite in a conference loaded with contenders. 

We've got a great weekend of college football ahead! Topics on the table include previewing the two monster Big Ten matchups between Ohio State-Oregon & Penn State-USC, the Red River Rivalry, and the LSU-Ole Miss game which essentially serves as the first "elimination game" from the CFP this year. Also discussing the outlook for the Panthers and if they will be sellers as the season goes on.

It was a chaotic weekend of college football to say the least! This episode I cover the big upsets from Week 6 with Vanderbilt shocking #1 Alabama and Arkansas knocking off #4 Tennessee. Additional topics discussed include Miami surviving yet again, Missouri finally getting exposed, and UNC making it three losses in a row as their season continues to slip away.

It's been a minute since we've talked some hoops! With UNC Basketball's season just a month away, I give my initial thoughts on the roster Hubert Davis has assembled along with some early expectations for the team this year. I also break down the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle trade between the Timberwolves and Knicks and discuss who I think won the trade and why.

On this Monday episode, topics on the table include a recap of the Georgia vs. Alabama game, UNC's late collapse against Duke, and looking at teams around the NFL that are on either on the rise or in trouble.

This episode I talk about the current state of UNC Football, looking through the scope of their embarrassing loss to JMU last Saturday and Mack Brown's second stint with UNC as a whole. I then give my verdict on Brown's shortcomings in Chapel Hill and decide if it is time for the legendary coach to go.

This episode I am joined once again by proud Tennessee and Carolina Panther fan Jacob Sienkowski to break down the Vols and Panthers wins over the weekend. We get Jacob's thoughts on Tennessee's elite defense that makes them a legit CFP contender, Nico Iamaleava's performance through his first 4 games, and the astounding difference in the Panthers offense under Andy Dalton compared to Bryce Young. We also get Jacob's take on whether Young's failure is more on the young quarterback or the organization as a whole.

125 Unfiltered is back and here to stay! This episode I explain my extended absence along with my desire to return to the podcast and plan to produce episodes on a consistent basis. Topics on the table include my new NFL allegiance!? Bryce Young's benching, bad NFL quarterback play, and my initial thoughts on the college football season.

On this special episode, I am joined by Ben Parker to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes opening round series against the New York Islanders, including the incredible comeback 5-3 victory in game 2. We look ahead at some potential threats in the East and then talk about some X-factors that can get the Canes over the hump to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

Two new dynasties have been born in college basketball! This episode I recap the men and women's Final Four, talking about UConn and South Carolina's dominant runs that brought them yet another national championship.

This episode I preview the Men's Basketball Final Four! I discuss how Alabama and NC State can pull off the all-time upsets but then give my reasons for why I think UConn and Purdue will ultimately come out on top.

This episode I recap UNC's heartbreaking loss to 4-seed Alabama in the Sweet 16, ending the Tar Heels season. I break down the three main reasons UNC lost this game while also looking at the smaller turning points in the game that made the Heels fall just a little short in their efforts to reach the Final Four.

And then there were 16! This episode I recap the second round of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down UNC's 85-69 victory over No. 9 Michigan State, as well as other great games from the round of 32 like Creighton vs. Oregon and Marquette vs. Colorado. And lastly, where is Cinderella? I talk about whether this is good for the tournament or not as only 1 double digit seed made it through the first weekend.

Bracket busted! This episode I recap the first round of the NCAA Tournament! I first talk about Yale's shocking upset over my winner pick, Auburn, and where it went wrong for Bruce Pearl's squad at the end of the game along with the impact of Chad Baker-Mazara's ejection. I then talk about the hottest name on the street and from the three point line, Jack Gohlke, and his incredible performance in No. 14 Oakland's upset over No. 3 Kentucky. I then round out the episode going through the upsets I hit and the ones I missed, along with a preview to the round of 32 showdown between UNC and Michigan State.

The bracket has been revealed! On another monster March Madness episode I go through all of my bracket predictions from early round upsets, deep run sleepers, and then my Final Four picks where I select my boldest champion pick ever.

It is just hours until Selection Sunday and I am here with a March Madness mega episode to talk about the entire landscape of college basketball before the bracket is announced! We're talking about the Tar Heels and their past two weeks of basketball, from sweeping Duke but losing in the ACC Championship Game to the red-hot Wolfpack, and how that affects their outlook of winning a national title. We're talking about bid stealers and how it affects the bubble. Upset picks. Sleeper teams. 125 Unfiltered has it all covered as we enter the best three weeks in all of sports!

It's the best month in all of sports because March Madness is officially upon us! On this 30 minute special, I give my first full overview of the college basketball scene. As always I start with my North Carolina Tar Heels, talking about my main takeaways from their recent stretch of games along with my thoughts on how they will fair in March. I then open it up to the entire field, giving my early insight for who's a title contender, who's on upset watch, and then who I'm currently predicting to make the Final Four.

It's a GDTBATH isn't it! This episode I recap UNC's stellar 93-84 victory over Duke. From Bacot and Ingram's heroic performances to what went wrong for the Blue Devils, I go over every little facet of the game to explain how the Tar Heels won this rivalry matchup in such controlling fashion.

Another chapter of college basketball's greatest rivalry is upon us! This episode I give an extensive preview of the top-10 clash between UNC and Duke. From key matchups to X-factors, I give my keys to victory for the Heels to take home the win and give Tar Heel nation another storming of Franklin Street.

UNC Fans this day was going to come eventually as No. 3 North Carolina falls to Georgia Tech 74-73 suffering their first lost in ACC play. I break down the many reasons UNC lost this game and why the Yellow Jackets outplayed them for what was a disappointing all around performance from the Heels.

This episode I recap UNC's 75-68 win over Florida State to improve to 17-3 (9-0 ACC). Despite the win, I go over a few glaring problems with this UNC team that need to be addressed moving forward after barely hanging on in Tallahassee. I then give a quick preview of the AFC and NFC Championship Games and give my predictions for who will go to Super Bowl 58.

INSTANT REACTION POD! I recap UNC's electric 85-64 win over Wake Forest and dissect RJ Davis' 36 point masterclass as the 3rd ranked Tar Heels stay undefeated in ACC play.

This episode I recap UNC's monster 103-67 win over Syracuse to cruise into the top 5 of the AP Poll, and first the first time I hail the Tar Heels as a Final Four contender. To wrap up the episode, I bask in my foolishness for picking the Cowboys to make the Super Bowl, yet enjoy it because who didn't?

This episode, I recap UNC's win over NC State on Wednesday and preview their weekend matchup versus Syracuse. I then give my NFL Playoff Preview by picking the first round matchups, giving sleepers, potential disappointments, and making the most controversial Super Bowl pick in 125 Unfiltered history.

This episode I recap UNC's 65-55 win over No. 16 Clemson to improve to 11-3 and 3-0 in the ACC, as well as talk about my first fantasy football title in over 8 years

This episode I recap the CFP Semifinal games between Michigan and Alabama as well as Washington and Texas. I also talk about UNC's 70-57 win over Pitt breaking the curse and then preview a massive top 25 showdown vs. Clemson

It's the return of 125 Unfiltered! I am back from my semester abroad in Spain and delivered an absolute banger with a complete overview of UNC Basketball so far this season! I talk about my overall impressions on the Tar Heels and how they've played, dive into each player's performance, and then look ahead at what this squad's expectations are heading into conference play.

This episode, I go through both of my fantasy football drafts, giving explanations for each pick and how I think my teams ended up!

This episode, I give my stance on the current state of the running back market in the NFL, headlined by my favorite player Saquon Barkley not getting a long term deal from the Giants. I talk about my thoughts on the Giants situation with Saquon and whether we should've paid him or not, and then talk about the bigger picture with RB's, why they are being undervalued, and how they are being used as a facade for the REAL reason teams are and are not winning games and Super Bowls.

NBA Free Agency is here! This episode I talk about all the big deals from the first day of free agency, giving my thoughts on each one whether its a player staying home or heading to a new destination. Lastly, I end the episode with a James Harden RANT as his most recent trade request has sent me over the edge. Rant or reason, we always keep it unfiltered on 125 Unfiltered!

This episode I recap the 2023 NBA Draft as I go in depth on the biggest storylines at the top of the draft, the best and worst fits for draftees, and the biggest winners and losers from Thursday night!

It's an hour long SPECIAL on 125 Unfiltered as I am joined by Bluff City Media writer and 2022 UNC grad Brandon Nwokeji to preview the 2023 NBA Draft! We take the deepest dive into top prospects like Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. We go over prospects that are our favorites and ones that raise question marks. And from late round sleepers, to potential big-time trades, to wish lists for our favorite teams, we cover it all in this action packed episode. If you've got a long car ride ahead or need something in your ears at work, this is some of the best pre-draft content you will receive, so go tune in!

This episode I talk about UNC's transfer portal saga, going over who's out and who's in. I start with Caleb Love's decision to leave UNC and how that impacts both sides. I then talk about the four transfer coming in and what to expect from each of them along with their strengths on the court. Lastly I bring up a few potential lineups that Hubert Davis could roll out on Day 1.

Back once again! This episode I give my extensive analysis of the NFL Draft, going over the majority of the first round to give my thoughts on each big pick. I also go over my winners and losers from the draft as well as how I think my Giants did.

This episode I talk about both the men's and women's final four games as I give my thoughts on each game and then predict who is going to win it all!

This episode I discuss all games from the second weekend of March Madness as we are down to the Final Four!

This episode I break down every Round of 32 matchup, talking about the incredible performances that pushed teams to the Sweet 16. I then dive into some of those Sweet 16 matchups and talk about my second bracket that might end up being the best bracket I've ever had.

The 16 seed prevails again! This episode I talk about the entire first round of the NCAA Tournament including FDU taking down 1 seed Purdue, Arizona and Virginia losing early, as well as the other great endings from the first two days of March Madness. I end by talking about some games to look out for in the second round including a game that is terrifying for my bracket.

March madness is here! This episode I pick my whole bracket giving my live, in the moment decision making for who is going down early, who's making a cinderella run, and who is going to win the national championship. Tune in to see who I picked!

UNC officially is NOT going to make the NCAA Tournament with their 68-59 loss to Virginia in the ACC Quarterfinals and I am here to break down this game and their entire season for where it went wrong and who is to blame. I take the last ten minutes to talk about other games I have watched during Champ Week, some teams trending up and down, and I give three Cinderellas to watch out for in the big dance!

After a very busy February, I am back very fittingly to kick off March with a 30 minute long college basketball episode! I give my thoughts on the current state of UNC basketball including what is on the line this Saturday against Duke. I then talk about the ACC and which teams can seriously make a tournament run in what is a weak ACC this year. And then I widen the scope to talk about the other big conferences in college basketball, ending with a few teams I really like heading into the tournament and then the two teams I think are currently national championship favorites.

On this special guest episode, Alexis Plemmons returns to the podcast to talk about the Giants vs. Eagles divisional playoff game! We give a complete overview of the matchup and give our score predictions, as well as our other Super Bowl favorites.

THE GIANTS WON A PLAYOFF GAME!! I am here to breakdown the game with a very instant react where you get all the emotions from a Giants fan who had not won a playoff game in 11 years.

This episode I recap UNC's 81-64 win over Notre Dame with big time performances from Caleb Love, Armando Bacot, and a monster poster from Puff Johnson for what was my first time in the front row of risers!

This episode I recap UNC's 88-79 win over Wake Forest and break down some career performances that helped the Heels push to 10 wins on the season.

This episode I breakdown UNC's heartbreaking 3-2 loss to UCLA in the national championship, talking about all the emotions with this game and where it went wrong for UNC in the final minutes.

This episode I recap the entire previous weekend of Carolina athletics! I start by talking about UNC Field Hockey winning the national championship via a 2-1 win over Northwestern with Erin Matson scoring the game winner in her final collegiate game! I then transition to Women's Soccer as they won a  3-2 thriller vs. BYU courtesy of a Maddie Dahlien brace. I end off the episode recapping Men's Basketball and Football, and then give my Mount Rushmore of UNC athletes.

UNC Field Hockey is heading to the Final Four and I am joined by Caroline Yaffa to talk about the team's impressive 5-2 over St. Joseph's to advance to the semifinals! We break down Erin Matson's amazing hat trick, the upperclassmen's leadership, and the underclassmen who have stepped up throughout their undefeated season to get them to this point. We end off talking about Matson's legacy if she does win a 4th national title and a fun little bit at the end about which superpower we would choose.

This episode I am joined by Olivia Mundorf to break down UNC's 5-0 win over ODU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament! We talk about how the offense was able to get going early and which players helped lead the way for 5 great goals. We then look ahead and give our takes on who will be most impactful for the Tar Heels in their run to the College Cup.

This episode I break down UNC's exciting 102-86 win against College of Charleston! I talk about Bacot's tale of two halves, Love's dynamic scoring, and who is set to step up off the bench for the Tar Heels this season.

Guest episodes are back! I bring on Marsalis Anderson to talk about UNC Women's Basketball's season opener win over Jackson State 91-59. We break down who stood out and expectations for this team this season.

This episode I break down UNC's 2-1 loss to Florida State in the ACC Championship.