Episodes

Carolina Panthers will play three primetime games in 2026; Drake disses LeBron James in new albums
May 15, 2026

Carolina Panthers will play three primetime games in 2026; Drake disses LeBron James in new albums

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the NFL schedule release, including the Carolina Panthers blowing up opponents' mascots and other teams' creative releases on social media. Also, they discuss Drake's three new albums and his...
Potential ECF schedules released for Carolina Hurricanes; MLB relocation rumors squashed in Tampa?
May 15, 2026

Potential ECF schedules released for Carolina Hurricanes; MLB relocation rumors squashed in Tampa?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the NHL releasing schedule scenarios for the Eastern Conference Final, wherein the Carolina Hurricanes will host game 1 on Tuesday or Thursday next week. Also, they discuss what a Tampa Bay R...
Can NC State basketball get back to the NCAA Tournament?; Victor Wembanyama is leading the San Antonio Spurs
May 13, 2026

Can NC State basketball get back to the NCAA Tournament?; Victor Wembanyama is leading the San Antonio Spurs

Paul Ihander brings in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to talk NC State football, men’s basketball, and baseball’s final regular season weekend on a Wolfpack Wednesday. He also talks the possibility of measuring in-gam...
ACC and College Football Playoff expansion; Carolina Hurricanes wait for their next opponent
May 13, 2026

ACC and College Football Playoff expansion; Carolina Hurricanes wait for their next opponent

Paul Ihander discusses the ACC’s support of the college football playoff expansion to 24 teams and the breaking of sports traditions. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes long wait for their next opponent continues as the NHL posts...
NBA Playoffs are filled with off-court drama; College Football Playoff should only expand to 16 teams
May 12, 2026

NBA Playoffs are filled with off-court drama; College Football Playoff should only expand to 16 teams

Dennis Cox discusses how much of the NBA discussion is about what takes place off the court and how the focus needs to be on the court with the NBA Playoffs taking place. Plus, Dennis agrees with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey ...
Carolina Hurricanes sign Mark Jankowski to a 2-year extension; NFL Schedule release
May 12, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes sign Mark Jankowski to a 2-year extension; NFL Schedule release

Dennis Cox discusses the Carolina Hurricanes signing Mark Jankowski to a 2-year contract extension, and how it impacts their Stanley Cup Playoff window. Plus, the NFL is slowing releasing the 2026 schedule dates, and why Denn...
Is concern warranted for Carolina Hurricanes' top line? Lee Hunter standing out at Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp
May 11, 2026

Is concern warranted for Carolina Hurricanes' top line? Lee Hunter standing out at Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss whether fans should express concern about the Carolina Hurricanes' top forward line's lack of production, or have faith that they will get going in the Eastern Conference Final. Also, they react...
Carolina Hurricanes start playoffs 8-0 with second round sweep of Philadelphia
May 11, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes start playoffs 8-0 with second round sweep of Philadelphia

Dennis Cox & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' game 4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, completing a second round sweep to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs 8-0. They also debate pundits and fans that claim Carolina h...
Carolina Panthers begin rookie mini camp; Carolina Hurricanes won't be pushed around
May 8, 2026

Carolina Panthers begin rookie mini camp; Carolina Hurricanes won't be pushed around

Dennis Cox discusses which Carolina Panthers rookie he's most excited about watching during rookie mini camp. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes won't get pushed around by the opponents after a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers...
Carolina Hurricanes take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers with a 4-1 win in Game 3
May 8, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers with a 4-1 win in Game 3

Dennis Cox discusses the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1, to take a 3-0 series lead in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Two new sports sanctioned in NC high schools; Does Xavier Legette still have a role for the Carolina Panthers?
May 7, 2026

Two new sports sanctioned in NC high schools; Does Xavier Legette still have a role for the Carolina Panthers?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Joel Bryant, managing editor of HighSchoolOT, to break down girls flag football and boys volleyball being sanctioned as North Carolina high school sports. Also, they discuss Xavier Legette'...
Carolina Hurricanes seeking commanding 3-0 series lead in Philly; NBA playoffs getting to the good part
May 7, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes seeking commanding 3-0 series lead in Philly; NBA playoffs getting to the good part

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' opportunity to take a 3-0 series lead in Philadelphia against the Flyers in round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, they recap all the NBA playoff action from las...
A full NC State check-in on Wolfpack Wednesday; Top seeds defend home court in the NBA playoffs
May 6, 2026

A full NC State check-in on Wolfpack Wednesday; Top seeds defend home court in the NBA playoffs

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to get a full upate on all things NC State football, basketball and baseball on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they discuss the latest action in the secon...
Pundits continue to doubt the Carolina Hurricanes; More change coming to college football?
May 6, 2026

Pundits continue to doubt the Carolina Hurricanes; More change coming to college football?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and whether pundits and media personalities are starting to come around on the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, they react to some proposed changes to college football's sc...
Second round of NBA playoffs is underway; ABS is coming to college baseball
May 5, 2026

Second round of NBA playoffs is underway; ABS is coming to college baseball

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs getting underway, with the New York Knicks blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves stealing game 1 on the road against the San A...
Taylor Hall scores in OT to give Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 series lead over Philadelphia Flyers
May 5, 2026

Taylor Hall scores in OT to give Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 series lead over Philadelphia Flyers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers in game 2 of their second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs; how did the Canes respond to their first deficit of the...
Stanley Cup Playoffs getting messy in the second round; NBA eliminations reveal teams' ceilings
May 4, 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs getting messy in the second round; NBA eliminations reveal teams' ceilings

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Stanley Cup Playoff action from over the weekend, including the Canadiens winning game 7 over the Lightning with only nine shots on goal and a crazy game between the Wild and Avalanche. Also...
Carolina Hurricanes looking for 2-0 second round series lead tonight; Paul McNeil Jr. returning to NC State
May 4, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes looking for 2-0 second round series lead tonight; Paul McNeil Jr. returning to NC State

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' round 2, game 2 matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. After a dominant victory in game 1 on Saturday, can the Canes continue to lean on their experience to take a 2-0 ...
Duke basketball strikes deal with Amazon Prime; MLB expansion looming as labor talks continue
May 1, 2026

Duke basketball strikes deal with Amazon Prime; MLB expansion looming as labor talks continue

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Duke basketball's partnership with Amazon Prime, which will see the streaming service exclusively broadcast three Blue Devil non-conference games next season. Also, they discuss the NBA and N...
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 1 scheduled for Saturday night
May 1, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 1 scheduled for Saturday night

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Game 1 of the second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers, which is now scheduled for a Saturday night in Raleighwood. They also wel...
ACC baseball reaching the home stretch of conference play; Duke basketball lands top international prospect
April 30, 2026

ACC baseball reaching the home stretch of conference play; Duke basketball lands top international prospect

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Daron Vaught, host of ACC Baseball etc. and voice of college baseball on ESPN, to discuss the ACC baseball landscape as we reach the home stretch of conference play. How many ACC teams will...
Carolina Hurricanes will face Philadelphia Flyers in second round;  LIV Golf losing PIF funding
April 30, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes will face Philadelphia Flyers in second round; LIV Golf losing PIF funding

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Philadelphia Flyers winning their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, meaning they will be the second round opponent for the Carolina Hurricanes. Also,...
NC State basketball's recruiting wins, so far
April 29, 2026

NC State basketball's recruiting wins, so far

Paul Ihander is joined by Pack Power 24/7 editor Cory Smith to talk about NC State’s efforts to fill out the men’s basketball roster and the baseball team’s last ditch push to make the post-season + you get a Game 6 NBA and y...
NCAA's idea to expand March Madness, and filling college hoops rosters with European imports
April 29, 2026

NCAA's idea to expand March Madness, and filling college hoops rosters with European imports

Paul Ihander goes in-depth on the NCAA’s bright idea to expand the men’s and women’s March Madness college basketball tournaments and shut down the outsiders who want a piece of the action + the trend of filling college hoops...