Episodes

The Carolina Panthers are in sole possession of first place in the NFC South
Dec. 12, 2025

The Carolina Panthers are in sole possession of first place in the NFC South

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers moving into sole possession of first place in the NFC South after Atlanta's win over Tampa Bay on Thursday Night Football. Can the Panthers take advantage of the opportun...
Brandon Bussi makes history in Carolina Hurricanes' win; UNC football fires Freddie Kitchens
Dec. 12, 2025

Brandon Bussi makes history in Carolina Hurricanes' win; UNC football fires Freddie Kitchens

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals, in which Brandon Bussi became the first goaltender in NHL history to win 10 of his first 11 starts. Is he the #1 goalie th...
Thursday Night Football has big implications for the Carolina Panthers
Dec. 11, 2025

Thursday Night Football has big implications for the Carolina Panthers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the NFC South with four weeks to go in the regular season, with the result of tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Falcons and Buccaneers ha...
Crucial road stretch looms for the Carolina Hurricanes; NC State basketball ratchets up the defense
Dec. 11, 2025

Crucial road stretch looms for the Carolina Hurricanes; NC State basketball ratchets up the defense

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' road matchup with the division-leading Washington Capitals, which is the first game in an important stretch away from home for the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, they reac...
Catching up with NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday; BYU mounts a huge comeback over Clemson
Dec. 10, 2025

Catching up with NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday; BYU mounts a huge comeback over Clemson

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to catch up on all things NC State athletics on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Football is heading to the Gasparilla Bowl, basketball hosts Liberty tonight, and NC ...
Brandon Bussi could be the #1 goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes; Philip Rivers returns to the Colts
Dec. 10, 2025

Brandon Bussi could be the #1 goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes; Philip Rivers returns to the Colts

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to close a seven-game homestand. With nine wins in his first ten starts, is Brandon Bussi proving to be a potential #1 goaltender ...
Big divisional stretch upcoming for the Carolina Hurricanes; Sulley and the Chargers beat Mike Wazowski and the Eagles
Dec. 9, 2025

Big divisional stretch upcoming for the Carolina Hurricanes; Sulley and the Chargers beat Mike Wazowski and the Eagles

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a crucial stretch of divisional matchups for the Carolina Hurricanes, starting with tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Also, James P. Sullivan's game-sealing interception for th...
Nobody feels sorry for Notre Dame; Carolina Panthers no longer just happy to be here
Dec. 9, 2025

Nobody feels sorry for Notre Dame; Carolina Panthers no longer just happy to be here

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Notre Dame's decision to forgo a bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff, ahead of an upcoming press conference from Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua. Also, they look ahead to the ...
Carolina Panthers win the bye week; Duke football wins the ACC title
Dec. 8, 2025

Carolina Panthers win the bye week; Duke football wins the ACC title

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the playoff picture after the Saints did them a big favor over the bye week. Also, Luke Mergott's ACC-title-winning interception earns him the Capital City R...
Bowl season is upon us in college football; Carolina Hurricanes struggling to find consistency
Dec. 8, 2025

Bowl season is upon us in college football; Carolina Hurricanes struggling to find consistency

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend that was in college football, with Duke winning the ACC Championship over Virginia, Miami getting the final CFP bid over Notre Dame, and a number of teams accepting and declining bow...
Huge Saturday looms for Duke athletics; Aiden Smalls goes off for Clayton
Dec. 5, 2025

Huge Saturday looms for Duke athletics; Aiden Smalls goes off for Clayton

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview two big matchups for Duke athletics: basketball going on the road to take on Michigan State, and football facing Virginia in the ACC Championship Game. Also, NC State commit Aiden Smalls' big-...
200-foot struggle for the Carolina Hurricanes in loss to Toronto; Lions defeat Cowboys on TNF
Dec. 5, 2025

200-foot struggle for the Carolina Hurricanes in loss to Toronto; Lions defeat Cowboys on TNF

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, in which the Canes struggled to generate offense, and Frederik Andersen continued to struggle inbetween the pipes. Also, they discus...
Tons of soccer upcoming in the Triangle; Luke Kornet seals the win with clutch block
Dec. 4, 2025

Tons of soccer upcoming in the Triangle; Luke Kornet seals the win with clutch block

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Katherine Eberhardt, NCFC Youth Chief Marketing and Development officer, to discuss upcoming showcases in Triangle youth soccer. Also, Luke Kornet's clutch block earns him the Capital City ...
Winners and losers from a Wednesday night; Carolina Hurricanes finally back in action tonight
Dec. 4, 2025

Winners and losers from a Wednesday night; Carolina Hurricanes finally back in action tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the winners and losers from a busy Wednesday in the sports world, which included big recruiting signings in college football and another tough loss for NC State basketball. Also, they preview ...
Amid a wild coaching carousel, Dave Doeren will return for NC State football in 2026
Dec. 1, 2025

Amid a wild coaching carousel, Dave Doeren will return for NC State football in 2026

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football retaining Dave Doeren as their head coach for a 14th season- will the Wolfpack be able to break through in 2026? Also, Nik Bonitto's game-winning defensive play for the Denve...
A weekend of football surprises in North Carolina; Did the Carolina Hurricanes find their goalie in Brandon Bussi?
Dec. 1, 2025

A weekend of football surprises in North Carolina; Did the Carolina Hurricanes find their goalie in Brandon Bussi?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a weekend of surprises, including the Carolina Panthers defeating the Los Angeles Rams, and Duke going to the ACC Championship Game. Also, they break down a low-scoring win for the Carolina Hurr...
Dave Canales needs to commit to an offensive identity for the Carolina Panthers
Nov. 26, 2025

Dave Canales needs to commit to an offensive identity for the Carolina Panthers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, devastated by injuries and coming off of a loss on Monday Night Football, and the daunting task ahead of facing the first-place Los Angeles Rams. Also, Creighton radio's...
UNC and NC State hoops pick up double-digit wins; Any cause for concern with Rod Brind'Amour and Alexander Nikishin?
Nov. 26, 2025

UNC and NC State hoops pick up double-digit wins; Any cause for concern with Rod Brind'Amour and Alexander Nikishin?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a pair of wins for UNC and NC State basketball, and look ahead to both the Tar Heels and Wolfpack's remaining games in their respective early season MTEs. Also, they preview the Carolina Hurrica...
ACC limping to the finish of the college football season; Logan Cooley scores four
Nov. 25, 2025

ACC limping to the finish of the college football season; Logan Cooley scores four

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the state of ACC football heading into rivalry week- could the situation be worse for the conference in terms of the College Football Playoff? Also, Logan Cooley's four-goal, five-point night ...
Monday Night Lights too bright for Carolina Panthers; NC State basketball suffers first loss under Will Wade
Nov. 25, 2025

Monday Night Lights too bright for Carolina Panthers; NC State basketball suffers first loss under Will Wade

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in primetime; in what was the highest-stakes game for Carolina in a while, Dave Canales and Bryce Young did not shine under the bright...
Biggest game in years on the line tonight for the Carolina Panthers; Todd Pelino's fake field goal lifts Duke over UNC
Nov. 24, 2025

Biggest game in years on the line tonight for the Carolina Panthers; Todd Pelino's fake field goal lifts Duke over UNC

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the most high-stakes game the Carolina Panthers have played in years: a Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers, where a win catapults them into first place in the NFC South. Also, a guts...
NC State and Duke secure bowl eligibility; Carolina Hurricanes battle illness in loss to Buffalo
Nov. 24, 2025

NC State and Duke secure bowl eligibility; Carolina Hurricanes battle illness in loss to Buffalo

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend that was in Triangle college football, with NC State securing a bowl berth with a home win over FSU on Friday, and Duke taking down UNC in Chapel Hill on Saturday. Also, they discuss...
Carolina Hurricanes head to the True North; Alex Ovechkin scores his 33rd career hat trick
Nov. 21, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes head to the True North; Alex Ovechkin scores his 33rd career hat trick

Paul Ihander & Max Goren look ahead to the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Winnipeg Jets, including a discussion about Jackson Blake's potential on the Canes' dynamic second line. Also, Alex Ovechkin's 33rd career hat trick...
Bowl eligibility on the line for Triangle college football teams; LaMelo Ball potentially wants out of Charlotte
Nov. 21, 2025

Bowl eligibility on the line for Triangle college football teams; LaMelo Ball potentially wants out of Charlotte

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead in Triangle college football: NC State hosting Florida State under the lights on Friday night, and Duke battling UNC for the Victory Bell. Also, they react to reports of LaMe...