Episodes
Sept. 2, 2025
Carolina Panthers bring back Hunter Renfrow; Who was the best ACC QB in Week 1?
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 p...
Sept. 2, 2025
UNC football blown out by TCU to kick off the Bill Belichick era
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,...
Aug. 29, 2025
Guest: Tommy Ashley - Inside Carolina + Soundbite of the Week + Alpaca Game of the Week
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 B...
Aug. 29, 2025
NC State Edges ECU 24–17 + Darian Mensah, Duke Defeat Elon 45–17 in Second‑Half Surge
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...
Aug. 28, 2025
NC State vs. ECU kicks off TONIGHT; Deion Sanders makes a case for performance-based revenue share
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. A...
Aug. 28, 2025
Carolina Panthers react to the Adam Thielen trade; Manny Diaz wants more respect
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 fe...
Aug. 27, 2025
One day away from ECU-NC State; Carolina Panthers trade Adam Thielen
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, br...
Aug. 27, 2025
Carolina Panthers cut Hunter Renfrow; What makes a top NFL QB?
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 rea...
Aug. 26, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes not likely to play Seth Jarvis at center; MLB getting exciting down the stretch
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 ...
Aug. 26, 2025
Carolina Panthers have tough roster cuts to make; Two major NFL contract disputes resolved
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 ...
Aug. 22, 2025
Some perspective on UNC QB Gio Lopez; Tyson Bagent provides our Sound Bite of the Week
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in JT Crabtree, the voice of South Alabama football, to give the lowdown on UNC's new presumptive starting quarterback, Gio Lopez. Also, Tyson Bagent provides some wise perspective in this wee...
Aug. 22, 2025
Is the winless preseason concerning for the Carolina Panthers? Football is back!
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' winless preseason after a 19-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Is there cause for concern after the team struggled to score, or is there no reason to worry due to limi...
Aug. 21, 2025
One week until Triangle college football; CFP changes its selection criteria
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State and UNC football, with just one week remaining before college football kicks off in the Triangle. Also, they react to the College Football Playoff changing the way they evaluate team ...
Aug. 21, 2025
Last chance for Carolina Panthers backups to secure a roster spot; Odds favor Raleigh as MLB expansion destination
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss which Carolina Panthers could secure a spot for themselves on the opening day roster with their performances in tonight's final preseason game against the Steelers. Also, they react to betting...
Aug. 20, 2025
NC State football names its 2025 captains; MLB streaming rights get more fragmented
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to discuss NC State football naming its captains ahead of the season opener against ECU. Also, they break down MLB's plan for the future of the league's st...
Aug. 20, 2025
How much money is needed to compete in college football? Plus a Panthers training camp fight
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss recent claims from Virginia Tech's athletic department that they need north of an additional $50 million to compete in college football. Also, they touch on a scuffle from Carolina Panthers tr...
Aug. 19, 2025
Manny Diaz has ideas for the future of college football; MLB starts the pitch clock on expansion
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss quotes from Manny Diaz, Duke football head coach, who shared his thoughts on the future of college football and the playoff on the Adam Gold Show. Also, they react to news about MLB commission...
Aug. 19, 2025
Carolina Panthers have confidence despite lack of preseason results; Rich Eisen provides ESPN nostalgia
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' preparation in the final week of the NFL preseason, and how the team is showing confidence despite previous preseason performances. Also, they touch on the throwback Spo...
Aug. 18, 2025
Big Ten provides the latest CFP expansion proposal; Scottie Scheffler wins the BMW Championship
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the latest College Football Playoff expansion proposal from the Big Ten, which would see 24 or 28 teams make the field. Also, they try to come up with a fitting nickname for Scottie Scheffler ...
Aug. 18, 2025
Carolina Panthers face injury trouble in preseason loss to Houston; Another CFP expansion proposal
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans in their second preseason game of 2025. They also react to the recent CFP expansion proposal from the Big Ten, which could see the playoff ...
Aug. 15, 2025
High School OT Bulldog Bash tonight; Sound Bite of the Week courtesy of NIU's Thomas Hammock
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in High School OT Senior Editor Joel Bryant to discuss tonight's High School OT Bulldog Bash, the latest of the high school football jamborees in the Triangle. Also, NIU football Head Coach Th...
Aug. 15, 2025
Carolina Panthers starters have an opportunity to shine in Houston; Full NBA schedule released
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' final preparations as they head into their second preseason game against the Houston Texans. Also, they touch on the new NBA broadcast environment after the league's ful...
Aug. 14, 2025
Updates from UNC football training camp; When will Duke and NC State lose their first games?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley for the latest updates out of UNC football training camp. Also, they discuss when the first losses may come for Duke and NC State this fall. This podcast i...
Aug. 14, 2025
How Tom Dundon's NBA purchase might affect MLB in Raleigh; Revisiting the Chuba Hubbard extension
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Tom Dundon's purchase of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, and how it could affect the chances of the Carolina Hurricanes' owner brining a baseball team to Raleigh. Also, they assert that last...