Episodes

June 1, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games in the Eastern Conference Final to set up a matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. What should Caniacs expect as Carolina plays for its first Stanley Cup title since 2006?
May 29, 2026

Potential narrative-shifting game for Carolina Hurricanes tonight; Spurs force game 7 against Thunder

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the opportunity at hand for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, as they look to get over the Eastern Conference Final hump that has plagued them over the past 20 years. Also, they look ahead to game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
May 29, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes can punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final tonight against Montreal

Paul Ihander& Max Goren preview Eastern Conference Final game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, which could be a potential close-out game for Carolina. What are the keys to the Canes clinching their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final since 2006?
May 28, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes have a stranglehold on ECF against Montreal; Potential NBA elimination game tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to hear his take on the Carolina Hurricanes' latest dominant victory in Montreal. Also, they discuss tonight's game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals.
May 28, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes dominate Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in game 4 of Eastern Conference Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-0 shutout win over the Montreal Canadiens in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Are they satisfied with this performance, and what will Carolina need to improve (if anything) heading into a potential series-clinching game on Friday?
May 27, 2026

Elliott Avent's final ride with NC State baseball; OKC Thunder one win away from NBA Finals

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including commitments for basketball and football, and baseball's upcoming NCAA Tournament regional. Also, they discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals.
May 27, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes play ECF game 4 in Montreal tonight; Vegas Golden Knights reach third Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Montreal Canadiens in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final; can Carolina take both games in Montreal and get a stranglehold on the series? Also, they react to the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
May 26, 2026

Dennis Cox on the environment at Bell Center in Montreal; New York Knicks reach first NBA Finals since 1999

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Dennis Cox, producer of The Drive with Tim Donnelly, to recount his experience at the Bell Center in Montreal for game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. Also, they discuss the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals with their latest blowout victory over Cleveland.
May 26, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes take 2-1 series lead in Eastern Conference Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' overtime victories in game 2 and game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final- how much have new players made an impact in this series? After combining for the game 3 overtime winner, is there still another gear to reach for the top line players?
May 22, 2026

Adam Gold looks ahead to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final | Why Canada is laughing at the Caniacs

Paul Ihander is joined by Canes Insider Adam Gold to look ahead to game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final + and how all of Canada is laughing at Caniacs, because they don’t want the Canes anywhere near the Cup.
May 22, 2026

Dissecting the Canes' stunning loss to Montreal | The tragic death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch

Paul Ihander chops up Thursday’s blowout Canes loss to Montreal and how the players should have woken up mad + the tragic death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and the encounters he had with media and the fans.
May 21, 2026

Golden Knights steal game 1 against Avalanche; Coastal Plain League season starts this weekend

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Vegas Golden Knights' upset victory on the road in game 1 of their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Can Colorado bounce back if Cale Makar isn't in the lineup? Also, they welcome in Coastal Plain League commissioner Chip Allen to discuss the start of the CPL season, a new team in Zebulon and all things collegiate wood bat baseball.
May 21, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes host game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview tonight's Eastern Conference Final game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. After 11 days off, will the extended rest be an advantage for Carolina? Will the top line get going on the scoresheet?
May 20, 2026

NC State baseball bows out in first round of ACC Tournament; Knicks mount historic comeback over Cavaliers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, for an NC State update on a Wolfpack Wednesday. What's next for NC State baseball after an early exit from the ACC Tournament? Also, they react to the New York Knicks' 22-point 4th quarter comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
May 20, 2026

Conference finals begin tonight in NHL; Is the NFL schedule going too international?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to preview the upcoming Eastern Conference Final series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, as the Western Conference Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights begins tonight. Also, they discuss whether the NFL is scheduling too many international games at the expense of domestic fans.
May 19, 2026

Wemby goes alien mode in game 1 against OKC; It's always the caddie's fault

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous performance in game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals- do the defending champs in OKC have what it takes to stop him? Also, they discuss golfer Garrick Higgo splitting with his caddie after being late to the tee at last week's PGA Championship.
May 19, 2026

Montreal is the ECF opponent for the Carolina Hurricanes; Controversy at NCHSAA track championships

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Montreal Canadiens winning game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they look ahead to the matchup between the Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. Also, they discuss an early celebration controversy from the NCHSAA track and field championships that's garnering national attention.
May 18, 2026

Wake Tech baseball is heading to the NJCAA World Series; Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in DJ Russ, head coach of Wake Tech baseball, to discuss the Eagles' second half surge into the NJCAA World Series. Also, they discuss Englishman Aaron Rai's PGA Championship title, and the influence Tiger Woods had on this generation of golfers as they were growing up,
May 18, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes' ECF opponent will be determined tonight; Tershawn Wharton out indefinitely for Carolina Panthers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview game 7 between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, with the winner moving on to face the Carolina Hurricanes the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, they react to the news of Carolina Panthers DL Terhsawn Wharton getting neck surgery- was rookie Lee Hunter drafted to fill his spot?
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 latest diss on LeBron James.
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 Rays stadium deal could mean for Raleigh's chances at getting a Major League Baseball team.
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-game impact beyond a box score, considering the performance of Victor Wembanyama in Tuesday’s San Antonio win over Minnesota in the NBA Playoffs.
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 postseason trudges on thanks to a fluky Buffalo goal over Montreal.
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 about the College Football Playoff when it comes to expansion.