Episodes

Duke basketball faces UVA for ACC regular season title; Carolina Panthers score well in NFLPA report card
Feb. 27, 2026

Duke basketball faces UVA for ACC regular season title; Carolina Panthers score well in NFLPA report card

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in David Shumate, voice of the Duke Blue Devils, to break down Saturday's big matchup between Duke and Virginia at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Also, they react to the Carolina Panthers' results in the annual NFLPA report card.
Carolina Hurricanes return from break with exciting win; Kon Knueppel breaks rookie threes record
Feb. 27, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes return from break with exciting win; Kon Knueppel breaks rookie threes record

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' thrilling 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their return from the Olympic break. Also, they discuss Kon Knueppel's rookie season- after breaking the rookie three-pointers made record with 22 games to go, what are his chances of winning Rookie of the Year?
Carolina Panthers have faith in Brad Idzik; MLB is going full robot this season
Feb. 26, 2026

Carolina Panthers have faith in Brad Idzik; MLB is going full robot this season

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers handing play-calling duties over to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, and why the current leadership has faith in him to deliver. Also, they talk about the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system beginning to be implemented in MLB spring training.
Carolina Hurricanes are finally back in action; Jeff Galloway passes away at 80
Feb. 26, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes are finally back in action; Jeff Galloway passes away at 80

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' return to action after the Olympic break- will the combination of rest for most players and best-on-best experience for Olympians result in a winning formula? Also, they pay tribute to running legend Jeff Galloway.
Dave Canales gives up play-calling for Carolina Panthers; What NC State can expect from Gunner Rivers
Feb. 25, 2026

Dave Canales gives up play-calling for Carolina Panthers; What NC State can expect from Gunner Rivers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales giving up play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik; will this be the key to fully unlocking Bryce Young? Also, they welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to discuss Gunner Rivers' commitment to NC State, as well as the online beef Cory found himself in as a result.
NC State basketball swept by Virginia as Duke keeps rolling; NHL trade market heating up
Feb. 25, 2026

NC State basketball swept by Virginia as Duke keeps rolling; NHL trade market heating up

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap NC State basketball's blowout loss at Virginia, as well as Duke's rout of Notre Dame. Also, they discuss the NHL trade market re-opening for business after the Olympic freeze, and who the Carolina Hurricanes are potentially kicking the tires on.
Will the Carolina Hurricanes make a move before the trade deadline? Plus the Carolina Panthers get a new mantra
Feb. 24, 2026

Will the Carolina Hurricanes make a move before the trade deadline? Plus the Carolina Panthers get a new mantra

Paul Ihander wonders when or if the Carolina Hurricanes will push all the chips to the middle of the table for a big name ahead of the NHL trading deadline, plus the mantra the Carolina Panthers will put forward as prep for the 2026 season gets underway at the NFL combine this week. #hurricanes #nhl #hockey #prohockey #professionalhockey #canes #carolinahurricanes #CarolinaPanthers #KeepPounding #NFL #Football
The impact of UNC's win over Louisville, and NC State gets a legacy QB in Gunner Rivers
Feb. 24, 2026

The impact of UNC's win over Louisville, and NC State gets a legacy QB in Gunner Rivers

Paul Ihander offers up insight into the confidence building win by North Carolina over Louisville Monday night in Chapel Hill, plus the meaning behind NC State landing a legacy player at quarterback in Gunner Rivers for 2027. #Carolina #College #CollegeSports #ACC #ACCSports #NCAA #NCAASports #ACCBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCState #Wolfpack #ACCFootball #NCSU #GunnerRivers
How does UNC continue without Caleb Wilson? Has Duke found its Darian Mensah replacement?
Feb. 20, 2026

How does UNC continue without Caleb Wilson? Has Duke found its Darian Mensah replacement?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to preview UNC basketball's trip to Syracuse, and to discuss how the Tar Heels can manage life without Caleb Wilson. Also, they react to Duke football potentially finding its QB for 2026.
USA wins gold in women's hockey; Potential Final Four preview this weekend?
Feb. 20, 2026

USA wins gold in women's hockey; Potential Final Four preview this weekend?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren celebrate the United States' success in the Milan Olympics, particularly the women's hockey team winning gold over Canada, and look ahead to the men's hockey quarterfinals. Also, they preview a big weekend of college basketball, which features a potential preview of the Final Four.
NC State women's basketball faces Duke tonight; How long is Dave Canales' leash?
Feb. 19, 2026

NC State women's basketball faces Duke tonight; How long is Dave Canales' leash?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Ernie Myers, NC State basketball legend and women's basketball color commentator, to preview the Wolfpack trying to snap a 16-game win streak for Duke women's basketball. Also, they discuss just how much of a leash Dave Canales has as coach of the Carolina Panthers.
Olympic hockey delivers an epic day of games; Charlotte Hornets return to action tonight
Feb. 19, 2026

Olympic hockey delivers an epic day of games; Charlotte Hornets return to action tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a dramatic day of quarterfinals in the men's Olympic hockey tournament, with Canada, Finland and the United States all winning in overtime. Also, they preview the Charlotte Hornets returning to the hardwood after the NBA All-Star break.
Will Seth Jarvis make an impact for Canada in the medal rounds? Will Tiger Woods play The Masters?
Feb. 18, 2026

Will Seth Jarvis make an impact for Canada in the medal rounds? Will Tiger Woods play The Masters?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the quarterfinals of Olympic men's hockey, and ponder whether Seth Jarvis will be able to make an impact for Canada, despite his limited ice time. Also, they react to Tiger Woods leaving the door open to play in the Masters this year.
NC State basketball rolls over shorthanded UNC, 82-58
Feb. 18, 2026

NC State basketball rolls over shorthanded UNC, 82-58

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State basketball's big home win over UNC, in which the Wolfpack handled a depleted Tar Heel team in a game they needed to get back on track. They also welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to break down where NC State stands after the big win, and what to look for in the final four games of the regular season.
Brandon Bussi signs a 3-year extension with Carolina Hurricanes; NFL franchise tags looming
Feb. 17, 2026

Brandon Bussi signs a 3-year extension with Carolina Hurricanes; NFL franchise tags looming

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes signing goaltender Brandon Bussi to a 3-year, $5.7 million contract extension- what does this mean for the Canes' roster in the home strech this season and beyond? Also, they discuss which NFL players could be receiving the franchise tag in the new league year, particularly in the NFC South.
NC State basketball hosts UNC for only meeting of the season; Medal round begins for Olympic hockey
Feb. 17, 2026

NC State basketball hosts UNC for only meeting of the season; Medal round begins for Olympic hockey

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss college basketball in the Triangle, with NC State set to host UNC at the Lenovo Center, and Duke rolling over Syracuse on Big Monday. Also, they set the stage for the medal round of Olympic men's hockey, where Canada and the United States are still awaiting their opponents in the quarterfinals.
Canada and USA earn top two seeds in Olympic men's hockey; UNC football gets a new QB
Feb. 16, 2026

Canada and USA earn top two seeds in Olympic men's hockey; UNC football gets a new QB

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Olympic men's hockey preliminary round, where Canada and the United States earned the top two seeds and byes into the quarterfinals. Also, they react to the news of UNC football getting a commitment from former Western Carolina QB Taron Dickens.
NC State basketball blows it in final minute to Miami, while UNC and Duke handle business
Feb. 16, 2026

NC State basketball blows it in final minute to Miami, while UNC and Duke handle business

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a calamitous weekend for both NC State women's and men's basketball- the women were beaten handily at Notre Dame, while the men blew a seven-point lead with less than a minute to go against Miami. North Carolina took care of Pittsburgh, despite missing Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesar, and Duke road a strong defensive effort to a stress-free win over Clemson.
UNC's Caleb Wilson out indefinitely with left hand fracture; QB decisions looming in the NFL
Feb. 13, 2026

UNC's Caleb Wilson out indefinitely with left hand fracture; QB decisions looming in the NFL

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss Caleb Wilson's hand injury, and what it means for UNC basketball in the home stretch of the regular season. Also, they touch on some upcoming quarterback decisions for certain teams in the NFL.
Triangle teams back on the hardwood on Saturday; Are we close to a Brandon Bussi extension?
Feb. 13, 2026

Triangle teams back on the hardwood on Saturday; Are we close to a Brandon Bussi extension?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead for UNC, NC State and Duke basketball, and the different tasks each team will face on Saturday. Also, they discuss whether a Brandon Bussi contract extension may be imminent for the Carolina Hurricanes.
Charlotte Hornets head into All-Star break with a win; Carolina Panthers hire Darrell Bevell
Feb. 12, 2026

Charlotte Hornets head into All-Star break with a win; Carolina Panthers hire Darrell Bevell

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Charlotte Hornets' 110-107 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Charlotte's last game before All-Star weekend. They also react to the Carolina Panthers hiring Darrell Bevell to the offensive coaching staff, and ponder a potential backup quarterback option for 2026.
Canada and USA hockey drop the puck on their Olympic runs; Athletes love tell-all podcasts
Feb. 12, 2026

Canada and USA hockey drop the puck on their Olympic runs; Athletes love tell-all podcasts

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the early preliminary round games of the men's Olympic hockey tournament, with Canada and the United States getting their tournament runs started today. Also, they react to the latest bad blood from an athlete podcast.
Sebastian Aho plays his first Olympic hockey today
Feb. 11, 2026

Sebastian Aho plays his first Olympic hockey today

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Olympic men's hockey tournament, with Sebastian Aho set to become the first Carolina Hurricane to hit the ice in Milan. Also, they discuss the drama surrounding a Norwegian biathlete admitting to infidelity after winning bronze.