Tar Heels
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Tar Heels has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Nov 2025).
Tar Heel is a nickname applied to the U.S. state of North Carolina and its people. It is also the nickname of athletic teams at the University of North Carolina. The origins of the nickname trace back to North Carolina's prominence—from the mid-18th century through the 19th century—as a producer of tar, pitch, turpentine, and other materials from its plentiful pine trees. "Tar Heel" was often applied to the Poor White laborers who worked to produce tar, pitch, and turpentine. The nickname was em
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard |
| Field | Sports |
Who talks about Tar Heels on podcasts?
Tar Heels came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.
What is Tar Heels mentioned alongside?
Tar Heels is most often mentioned alongside Laura Dern, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Long Island.
Mentioned together: Laura Dern, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Long Island, Harriet Henderson, Noah Baumbach, UC Berkeley, University of Georgia, Venice, Mandy & Ralph Ellison, Charles the Great (Charlemagne)