Episodes

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers going back to basics to try to get things on track after a rough week one. Also, they react to an MLB expansion candidate dropping out, and what that could mean for Raleigh's chances to get a team. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Thursday night standalone college football matchup between the NC State Wolfpack and Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem- will NC State be able to stop Wake Forest's running attack? Will CJ Bailey and the Wolfpack offense expose Jake Dickert's defense? Also, they touch on some NBA news, including the Charlotte Hornets avoiding some messy PR. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Duke football coach Manny Diaz's comments in the wake of the Blue Devils' loss to Illinois. What did they learn from a lackluster second half against a strong opponent? What adjustments will they make as QB Darian Mensah makes his return to Tulane on Saturday? This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, pondering whether or not he's the latest in a long list of wasted opportunites for the Panthers to bolster their receiving corps. Also, they get into the ACC releasing its basketball schedule under the new, 18-game conference play format. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Matt Chazanow, voice of the NC State Wolfpack, to preview the upcoming Thursday night matchup between the Pack and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston Salem. Also, they discuss who could be the most exciting player in Major League Baseball. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales' quotes about the season opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars- he reviewed the tape and found a lot of things that fans already saw on Sunday. Also, they touch on the Monday Night Football game between the Vikings and Bears, as well as CJ Stroud giving a nod to Bull Durham. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to NC State football's 35-31 win against Virginia, and what the Wolfpack's performance might mean heading into a short week and a road test at Wake Forest. Also, they discuss UNC beating Charlotte in a quiet fashion, as well as a weird week for the ACC as a whole. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars to kick off their 2025 season. Why do the Panthers struggle to put it together in week one? Also, they touch on other positive news and notes from the opening week of the NFL. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in David Schumate, voice of the Duke Blue Devils, to preview Duke football's huge non-conference matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Also, they wrap up with some news and notes, as well as Grambling State Coach Mickey Joseph providing the Sound Bite of the Week. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren give one final preview into the Carolina Panthers' upcoming opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, predicting what might happen with a lot of questions heading into Sunday's matchup. Also, they react to Bill Belichick and UNC banning New England Patriots scouts from Tar Heel practices. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC football's blowout loss to TCU, and where the Tar Heels can go from here with Charlotte on the horizon. Also, they touch on Charles Barkley calling out the NBA for not caring about its fans. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren start with a little Carolina Hurricanes jersey talk, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the new away jersey reveal, before jumping into the Carolina Panthers' final preparations for the season opener against Jacksonville. Also, they preview tonight's NFL season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to preview NC State football's first Power 4 matchup of the season against Virginia. Also, they discuss who will be the first team to drop a game against Bill Belichick's UNC. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' preparation with less than a week to go until their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also, they react to quotes from Manny Diaz on the Duke Football Show ahead of the Blue Devils' big non-conference matchup with Illinois. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the news of the Carolina Panthers bringing back Hunter Renfrow on a one-year deal after Jalen Coker injured his quad in practice and landed on injured reserve. Also, they debate who the top performer was in the ACC after a crazy first week of college football. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the North Carolina Tar Heels' 48-14 loss to TCU to kick off Bill Belichick's tenure as head coach. What went wrong for Carolina after a clinical opening drive? They also welcome in Dennis Cox, producer of The Drive with Tim Donnelly on 99.9 The Fan, to provide a first-hand account of everything that happened at Kenan Stadium last night. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Soundbite of the Week and speak with both Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina and Joel Bryant of HighSchoolOT. Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina joins Next Up to discuss UNC football. Bill Belichick will make his highly anticipated debut as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels on Monday, September 1, 2025, when UNC hosts TCU at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Excitement is building around Belichick’s first college coaching season, with tickets already sold...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss NC State's win and the performance of Darian Mensah and the Blue Devils. The NC State Wolfpack defeated ECU last night. NC State led 17-0 in the 1st half, but needed a 4th-down stop in the final minute to preserve its 24-17 victory over East Carolina. Last night's game ended without incident, a stark contrast to the previous meeting between the two programs in the 2024 Military Bowl—won by ECU—which was spoiled by a late-game brawl. What three things did Pau...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Patrick Johnson, host of the Patrick Johnson Show on 94.3 The Game in Greenville, to get an ECU perspective ahead of tonight's season opener between the Pirates and the NC State Wolfpack. Also, they discuss Deion Sanders' thoughts on how revenue share should be distributed based on team success. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers trading away wide receiver Adam Thielen, and wonder how his role will be replaced based on the reactions from his coaches and teammates. Also, they react to Manny Diaz feeling like Duke football has been disrespected heading into the college football season. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to preview NC State vs. ECU, one day ahead of the Wolfpack and Pirates kicking off their seasons at Carter-Finley Stadium. Also, they react to the live, breaking news of Adam Thielen being traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Minnesota Vikings. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers' roster cuts, including wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, kicker Matthew Wright and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle. Also, they discuss what it would take for Bryce Young to reach the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks next to Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'amour's latest interview with Adam Gold, in which he expressed opposition to playing Seth Jarvis at center. Also, they touch on the biggest MLB storylines as the baseball regular season reaches its home stretch. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down the tough decisions the Carolina Panthers will have to make on roster cut down day, as well as the buzz around a possible Adam Thielen trade. Also, they discuss the contracts handed out to Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson, ending two high-profile hold-ins. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.