Episodes

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss the latest with NC State football and a spicy Dave Doeren on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Panthers' Sunday Night Football matchup with the Detroit Lions, hoping to see more consistent performances from Carolina ahead of the bye week.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' opening-night loss to the Florida Panthers in overtime. Can their offensive struggles be attributed to early-season rust? Also, they react to a report from ESPN's Emily Kaplan, in which she says to stay alert on when it comes to a potential Alexander Nikishin trade.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to injury news regarding Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, who was placed on injured reserve with a torn quadricep. Also, they discuss the U.S. Senate passing the Protect College Sports Act.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes’ season-opening matchup with the Florida Panthers. Can the Canes run it back with most of the same roster that just won the Stanley Cup in dominant fashion? Also, they discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL on opening night.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes finalizing their roster ahead of an opening night tilt with the Florida Panthers. What should we make of young players like Bradly Nadeau and Felix Unger-Sorum being sent down to the AHL? Also, they discuss the latest updates about unsigned free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 21-18 loss to the Cleveland Browns, in which the offensive line struggled to give Bryce Young time in the pocket as injuries stacked up for Carolina. Also, they discuss the results for all the local college football teams over the weekend, including Duke, Wake Forest, ECU, NC State and Campbell.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview this weekend’s ACC football slate, discussing whether Clemson, the conference’s former powerhouse, can keep pace in today’s college football. Also, they react to a rare Cooper Flagg trading card selling for a record-breaking $8 million.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Atlanta Falcons’ 35-14 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Will they provide some competition for the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South divisional race? Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes’ exciting preseason comeback victory in Greensboro over the Nashville Predators.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome David Shumate, voice of Duke football, to discuss the Blue Devils' 3-0 start to the season and preview the week ahead. Also, they talk about the Carolina Hurricanes' return to their old home venue in Greensboro for tonight's preseason clash against the Nashville Predators.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's excellent start to the 2026 season, which could put him in some historic company. Also, they preview the Atlanta Falcons taking on the Green Bay Packers to kick off Week 3 of the NFL season.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss NC State football’s brutal loss against Vanderbilt, their chance to bounce back against App State, and the latest with the basketball program in the first year under Justin Gainey. Also, they react to the NHL slowing down expansion talks.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to news of Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks being placed on IR after core muscle surgery. What is the path forward for the backup RB position? Also, they recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-2 shootout victory in their preseason home opener against the Florida Panthers.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren provide some theoretical trade destinations for Carolina Hurricanes holdout defenseman Alexander Nikishin. Could GM Eric Tulsky turn a sticky situation into another big swing? Also, they react to New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart going down with an MCL injury on Monday Night Football.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' 1-1 start to the season, and how they might approach the running back room moving forward after another injury to Jonathon Brooks. Could GM Dan Morgan take a look at the trade market for a running back? Also, they react to UNC basketball guard Matt Able's appearance on the Inside Carolina podcast, where he shed some light on his transfer from NC State to UNC.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Duke football's easy win over Stanford in their first ACC game of the season, as well as UNC's second-half collapse in a loss at Clemson. Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' first preseason appearance against a full-strength Florida Panthers squad.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Is this win more indicative of what the defense is capable of than their lackluster showing in week 1? Also, they break down NC State football's calamitous, stunning loss to Vanderbilt. Who is to blame for the Wolfpack's meltdown to end the game?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead for Wake Forest, Duke, UNC and NC State football. In a weekend of interesting matchups, who will come out on top? Also, they look ahead to the LSU-Ole Miss game on Saturday night, in which Lane Kiffin will make his dramatic return to Oxford.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' Week 2 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons; can Carolina take advantage of uncertainty in the Atlanta QB room? Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' first days of training camp, where the reigning Stanley Cup champions are still without Alexander Nikishin.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the breaking news of Steve Belichick resigning from his position as UNC football’s defensive coordinator. With the university’s statement saying their internal investigation is complete, is this the end of off-the-field turmoil swirling around Carolina football?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the start of training camp for the Carolina Hurricanes. What’s the latest on the seemingly-endless Alexander Nikishin situation? Also, they welcome Benjy Capps, executive director of the Miracle League of the Triangle, to discuss the 20th anniversary of the organization and what they do in the community.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to preview NC State football’s big upcoming non-conference matchup against Vanderbilt in Nashville. Also, they welcome Marine Drew Hess to discuss his 225-mile bike ride as part of Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer 2026.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes signing captain Jordan Staal to a one-year contract extension. How did the new NHL collective bargaining agreement play into this decision, as well as the Alexander Nikishin situation? Also, they discuss the Carolina Panthers waiving wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr.

Max Goren welcomes in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to discuss restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin reportedly requesting a trade. What does this mean for the Carolina Hurricanes, who start training camp later this week? Also, he recaps the biggest storylines from a complete Week 1 of the NFL season.

Max Goren recaps the Carolina Panthers' 59-37 week one loss to the Chicago Bears. Where does Carolina go from here after a brutal defensive performance? Also, he checks in with NC State, UNC, Wake Forest and Duke football after week two of college football.