Episodes

Jan. 8, 2026

UNC encouraging QB competition in 2026; Ole Miss faces Miami in CFP semifinal

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley, host and editor for Inside Carolina, to break down the latest updates on UNC's football roster in the transfer portal and the basketball team coming off of a loss at SMU. Also, they discuss tonight's College Football Playoff semifinal between Ole Miss and Miami.
Jan. 8, 2026

Do any Carolina Panthers have the clutch gene? Carolina Hurricanes host ice-cold Ducks

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' mindset heading into their Wild Card playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, and whether they have anyone that possesses the valuable "clutch gene." Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes hosting an up-and-coming Anaheim Ducks team at the Lenovo Center.
Jan. 7, 2026

Darrion Williams re-emerges for NC State; Ravens fire John Harbaugh

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to break down the latest on all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they discuss the Baltimore Ravens firing coach John Harbaugh, and whether or not they can successfully replace their all-time winningest coach.
Jan. 7, 2026

Seth Jarvis returns as Carolina Hurricanes surge past Stars; Carolina Panthers getting reinforcements up front?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars- Seth Jarvis returned to the lineup and scored, and Canes fans got catharsis in the return of Mikko Rantanen. Also, they discuss the possible return of Robert Hunt for the Carolina Panthers in their Wild Card matchup with the Rams.
Jan. 6, 2026

Mikko Rantanen returns to face Carolina Hurricanes tonight; NC State must stack ACC wins now

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Dallas Stars, which includes Mikko Rantanen's return to Raleigh. How will each team handle the emotions of his return? Also, they touch on NC State vs. Boston College and Duke vs. Louisville.
Jan. 6, 2026

Carolina Panthers have nothing to lose in playoffs; Transfer portal continues to churn

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, and their preparation for the team's first playoff game in eight seasons. Will Carolina come out with reckless abandon like Leroy Jenkins? Also, they provide the latest updates on the transfer portal in college football.
Jan. 5, 2026

Luke Hughes helps Carolina Hurricanes snap three-game skid; Transfer portal is open in college football

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-1 road win over the New Jersey Devils, snapping a three-game losing skid. Also, they go over the latest updates from the first 48 hours of the transfer portal in college football.
Jan. 5, 2026

The Carolina Panthers are in the NFL Playoffs

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers qualifying for their first playoff berth in eight seasons, by way of the Falcons defeating the Saints in the final week of the regular season. Can Carolina rise to the opportunity, or are they here too early? Also, they break down the full NFL playoff picture, and give their predictions on who will make it to the Super Bowl.
Jan. 2, 2026

Will CJ Bailey return to NC State in 2026?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to catch up on NC State football's transfer portal situation, as well as the basketball team's status as ACC play begins in earnest. Also, Trinidad Chambliss leading Ole Miss over Georgia as one of many CFP upsets earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
Jan. 2, 2026

Defensive woes continue for Carolina Hurricanes; Can the Carolina Panthers rise to the playoff occasion?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap another game of defensive issues for the Carolina Hurricanes, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Also, they discuss the task at hand for the Carolina Panthers, as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season.
Dec. 30, 2025

Atlanta gives the Carolina Panthers a holiday gift; Is the ACC back?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, including Torry Holt and Luke Kuechly, before diving into the Carolina Panthers. After the Falcons gifted the Panthers somewhat of an insurance policy, which Carolina team will we see on Saturday? Also, Jackson Blake's first career OT winner for the Carolina Hurricanes earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. We finish 2025 by posing the question: is ACC basketball back?
Dec. 30, 2025

Battered Carolina Hurricanes defeat Rangers in OT; Tiger Woods turns 50

To kick off the final show of 2025, Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the injured Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers. Also, they discuss the potential of a Tiger Woods comeback on his 50th birthday.
Dec. 29, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes drop the puck on five games in seven nights tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' upcoming matchup with the New York Rangers, one of the best road teams in the NHL, as part of a crucial stretch of games. Also, Derrick Henry's monster game in Green Bay earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
Dec. 29, 2025

Carolina Panthers' loss sets up decisive week 18 showdown; ACC treading water in bowl season

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, in which the offense was stymied and execution errors cost Carolina dearly. Also, they take a look around the ACC at the unofficial midway point of bowl season.
Dec. 19, 2025

Which Carolina Panthers team will we see on Sunday?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' upcoming matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers- which Panthers team will we see on Sunday? The one that beat the Packers and the Rams, or the one that lost to the Saints twice? Also, another ludicrous game from Luka Doncic earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. Programming note: due to the holidays, our next show will be on Friday, December 26.
Dec. 19, 2025

NC State faces Memphis in the Gasparilla Bowl; Carolina Hurricanes take win streak to the Sunshine State

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a day full of college football action, including NC State facing Memphis in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, and Alabama heading to Oklahoma for the first round of the CFP. Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Hurricanes' back-to-back in Florida against the Panthers and Lightning.
Dec. 18, 2025

Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way premieres tonight; Paul McNeil Jr. goes nuclear

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Brian Murphy, WRAL investigative reporter, to preview the release of "Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way." The documentary will provide an in-depth look at Bill Belichick's first year in Chapel Hill. Also, Paul McNeil Jr.'s three-point barrage earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance(s) of the Night.
Dec. 18, 2025

Will Wade is not running a daycare; Carolina Hurricanes extend win streak to five straight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Will Wade's strong comments after NC State basketball's 107-72 win over Texas Southern. Wade says his team is a bit too casual with nothing but high-major opponents left on the schedule. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes extended their win streak to five in a row with a 4-1 win in Nashville.
Dec. 17, 2025

Memphis awaits NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl; TCU women's basketball matches history

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to break down all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including an upcoming bowl game, the annual Heritage basketball game in Reynolds, and falling just short of a national title in soccer. Also, TCU's teammates with triple-doubles earn the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance(s) of the Night.
Dec. 17, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes embark on three-game roadie; Duke and UNC pull away against scrappy opponents

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes opening up a three-game road trip against the Nashville Predators, which includes a discussion about Nikolaj Ehlers, as well as the current goaltending situation. Also, they recap a couple of home wins for Duke and UNC basketball.
Dec. 16, 2025

Coaching carousel and transfer portal hit ECU football; Nikola Jokic wishes everyone a Merry Jokmas

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Phillip Pilkington, ECU radio host, to discuss all the departures from Pirate football as the transfer portal and coaching carousel take full effect. Also, Nikola Jokic's Jokmas triple-double earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
Dec. 16, 2025

Is this Carolina Panthers season already a success? Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are Batman and Superman

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' season, sitting at 7-7 with three games to go on the schedule. Depending on your perspective, is this season already a success for Carolina? Also, they compare the rookie seasons of former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, who could make an exciting NBA rivalry for years to come.
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 opportunity and defeat the Saints on Sunday? Also, Brandon Bussi's historic start to his NHL career earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
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 the Canes have long been searching for? Also, they discuss everything going on in the college football world, including UNC football firing Freddie Kitchens, Michigan's coaching search, and CJ Bailey's future at NC State.