Episodes
Feb. 16, 2026
Canada and USA earn top two seeds in Olympic men's hockey; UNC football gets a new QB
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Olympic men's hockey preliminary round, where Canada and the United States earned the top two seeds and byes into the quarterfinals. Also, they react to the news of UNC football getting a co...
Feb. 16, 2026
NC State basketball blows it in final minute to Miami, while UNC and Duke handle business
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a calamitous weekend for both NC State women's and men's basketball- the women were beaten handily at Notre Dame, while the men blew a seven-point lead with less than a minute to go against Miam...
Feb. 13, 2026
UNC's Caleb Wilson out indefinitely with left hand fracture; QB decisions looming in the NFL
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss Caleb Wilson's hand injury, and what it means for UNC basketball in the home stretch of the regular season. Also, they touch on some upcoming quar...
Feb. 13, 2026
Triangle teams back on the hardwood on Saturday; Are we close to a Brandon Bussi extension?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead for UNC, NC State and Duke basketball, and the different tasks each team will face on Saturday. Also, they discuss whether a Brandon Bussi contract extension may be imminent ...
Feb. 12, 2026
Charlotte Hornets head into All-Star break with a win; Carolina Panthers hire Darrell Bevell
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Charlotte Hornets' 110-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Charlotte's last game before All-Star weekend. They also react to the Carolina Panthers hiring Darrell Bevell to the offensive ...
Feb. 12, 2026
Canada and USA hockey drop the puck on their Olympic runs; Athletes love tell-all podcasts
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the early preliminary round games of the men's Olympic hockey tournament, with Canada and the United States getting their tournament runs started today. Also, they react to the latest bad bloo...
Feb. 11, 2026
Sebastian Aho plays his first Olympic hockey today
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Olympic men's hockey tournament, with Sebastian Aho set to become the first Carolina Hurricane to hit the ice in Milan. Also, they discuss the drama surrounding a Norwegian biathlete admit...
Feb. 11, 2026
UNC basketball loses at Miami while Duke bounces back; NC State looking to shake off Louisville blowout
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Feb. 10, 2026
Free agency decisions closing in for Carolina Panthers; Robert Thomas to the Carolina Hurricanes?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren provide updates on the winter games' medal counts before jumping into a discussion regarding what the Carolina Panthers should do in NFL free agency. Also, they react to rumors floating the idea of a ...
Feb. 10, 2026
NC State basketball blown out at Louisville; Hornets' win streak ends in fight night against Pistons
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap NC State basketball looking lost in a 118-77 rout by Louisville, in which Mikel Brown Jr. set the ACC freshman scoring record for the Cardinals. Also, they discuss a wild, physical game betwee...
Feb. 9, 2026
NC State basketball hits the road for Big Monday; Hornets going for 10th straight win tonight
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State basketball picking up a win against Virginia Tech on Saturday before heading to Louisville for a Big Monday matchup with the Cardinals. Also, they preview the Charlotte Hornets going ...
Feb. 9, 2026
Seattle defeats New England in Super Bowl 60; Trimble buzzer-beater lifts UNC over Duke
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Sam Darnold and the Seahawks defeating Drake Maye and the Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60. They also break down UNC basketball's thrilling comeback victory over Duke in 2026's first Battle of th...
Feb. 6, 2026
Duke-UNC part one on Saturday in Chapel Hill; Making Super Bowl picks
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to preview the first matchup between Duke and UNC basketball in Chapel Hill. They also discuss another win for the Charlotte Hornets and make their picks for...
Feb. 6, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes shut out Rangers ahead of Olympic break; Carolina Panthers recognized at NFL Honors
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 2-0 win on the road against the New York Rangers to finish off the pre-Olympic portion of their schedule. Not only did Brandon Bussi get the shutout win on Thursday, but...
Feb. 5, 2026
NC State basketball has won five straight; NBA trades galore ahead of today's deadline
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to discuss NC State basketball's current hot streak, which has seen the Wolfpack win five in a row. Also, they recap some of the trade activitiy in th...
Feb. 5, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes stand pat at roster freeze; Patriots hyping up Drake Maye
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes not making a move ahead of the NHL's Olympic roster freeze, which saw the Rangers send Artemi Panarin to the LA Kings. Also, they react to the Drake Maye hype coming fr...
Feb. 4, 2026
James Harden headlines big day of NBA trades; Frank Reich joins the Jets
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a busy day of trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline, including James Harden heading to the Cavaliers, and Jaren Jackson Jr. moving to the Jazz. Also, they touch on some coaching news, with form...
Feb. 4, 2026
Will the Carolina Hurricanes make a move before rosters freeze? NC State gets big win at SMU
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators, and discuss whether the Canes will make any trades before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze at 3pm today. Also, they break down wins ...
Feb. 3, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes look to finish strong before Olympics; Drake Maye good to go on Sunday
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Ottawa Senators, their penultimate game before the Olympic break. Also, they discuss Drake (both the rapper and the quarterback) being ready to go for...
Feb. 3, 2026
UNC basketball lets off the gas in win over Syracuse; Are the Charlotte Hornets for real?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap UNC basketball's 87-77 win over Syracuse, in which a late run by the Orange made things look closer on the scoreboard than the Tar Heels would like. Also, they discuss the Charlotte Hornets' con...
Feb. 2, 2026
UNC, Duke and NC State basketball all cruise to road wins; Are the Patriots likeable now?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap big road wins in Triangle college basketball: UNC beat Georgia Tech, Duke held off Virginia Tech, and NC State rolled over Wake Forest. They also touch on the Australian Open, as well as who peo...
Feb. 2, 2026
Recapping an overtime weekend for the Carolina Hurricanes; NFL coaching carousel has concluded
Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down a couple of overtime games for the Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend: a 4-3 loss in Washington on Saturday, and a 3-2 win at home over LA on Sunday. Also, they pick their best and worst ...
Jan. 30, 2026
Previewing college hoops on a snowy Saturday; Are parents ruining youth sports?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren look at the weekend ahead in college basketball for Duke, NC State and UNC- where do these Triangle teams sit in terms of current seed line, and what do they need to do on Saturday? Also, they discuss...
Jan. 30, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes mount miraculous comeback over Utah; Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel do battle
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' electric 5-4 comeback victory over the Utah Mammoth. Did the four-day layoff ahead of this game contribute to rust early in the game? Also, they react to the epic battle...