Episodes
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.
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 having huge implications for Carolina. Also, Audi Crooks' dominance earns her the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
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 react to NC State basketball's 85-45 win over Liberty, with a massive game against Kansas lurking on the schedule.
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 State soccer is in the final four of the College Cup. Also, Robert Wright III's game-winner for BYU earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
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 for Carolina? Also, they discuss the Indianapolis Colts bringing in Philip Rivers out of retirement, and whether he could succeed if he starts at quarterback at age 44.
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 the Chargers earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
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' week 15 matchup with the New Orleans Saints, where Carolina can no longer just be "happy to be here."