Episodes

The MLB playoffs are getting spicy!
Oct. 8, 2024

The MLB playoffs are getting spicy!

John Manuel, Pro Scout/Baseball America, on where we’re at so far in the MLB playoffs and which teams can he see sustaining until the end. Is there something to be said for layoffs and teams NOT playing games leading into the...
Is the Bryce Young era over, on the Carolina Panthers or in the NFL? As well as a look at the ACC.
Oct. 8, 2024

Is the Bryce Young era over, on the Carolina Panthers or in the NFL? As well as a look at the ACC.

Luke DeCock, News & Observer, on the NFL, MLB playoffs, and the start to the regular NHL season. Can Bryce Young be good with a different team? For the Carolina Panthers, it’s been a failure after failure; so when might thing...
Why does the NCAA have a rule like this, that makes no sense in regards to NIL?
Oct. 8, 2024

Why does the NCAA have a rule like this, that makes no sense in regards to NIL?

Jason Miller, UNC’s Reese Brantmeier’s attorney, on where they’re at with her case against the NCAA that will allow players from smaller sports to get the same advantages that players in bigger sports get. What was the argume...
What’s going on with this NC State football team and is there a way to turn things around?
Oct. 7, 2024

What’s going on with this NC State football team and is there a way to turn things around?

Cory Smith, Pack Pride, on their most recent loss against Wake Forest at Carter Finely Stadium and looking ahead to their next game against Syracuse. What’s concerned Cory the most over the last few weeks for this NC State fo...
Are the Washington Commanders the real deal this season with Jayden Daniels and company?
Oct. 7, 2024

Are the Washington Commanders the real deal this season with Jayden Daniels and company?

Chick Hernandez, WUSA, on how the Washington Commanders have turned things around in their franchise and where he believes their ceiling could be this season. What kind of culture does Dan Quinn bring to the team/franchise? W...
The Carolina Panthers grab a loss against the Chicago Bears, and more NFL insight
Oct. 7, 2024

The Carolina Panthers grab a loss against the Chicago Bears, and more NFL insight

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the games around the NFL from this past weekend; including surprising losses and wins. What stat does Will throw out about the Buffalo Bills to where they’re the first team to do THIS in 35 years?...
What’s going to happen to high schools and conferences that were devastated by Helene?
Oct. 4, 2024

What’s going to happen to high schools and conferences that were devastated by Helene?

Nick Stevens, High School OT, on the latest regarding schools that were impacted by Helene and how they’ve been progressing since we last spoke to him. Where are we with high schools that didn’t perform last week because of H...
Down to the wire to decide who’s staying, going, and which role they’ll play on roster for the Canes
Oct. 4, 2024

Down to the wire to decide who’s staying, going, and which role they’ll play on roster for the Canes

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on tonight’s preseason game against the Tampa Bay lightning. In Rod’s 7 th year of coaching, has his approach to coaching preseason games changed from year 1? What will it take...
As college football evolves, what might it look like next season vs this season?
Oct. 4, 2024

As college football evolves, what might it look like next season vs this season?

Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News, on the upcoming college football weekend and what we can anticipate in certain matchups. What does Mike say is NOT the right move for this school when it comes to their head coach and why? Who, a...
Looking ahead to the Duke vs Georgia Tech upcoming game, plus other ACC matchups
Oct. 3, 2024

Looking ahead to the Duke vs Georgia Tech upcoming game, plus other ACC matchups

Wes Durham, ACC Network/ESPN, joins the show to talk about the upcoming weekend of ACC football and which matchups could produce some surprising outcomes. Should the Atlanta Falcons try to grab Davante Adams? What does Wes sa...
Why does the head coach believe this year’s Duke football team is special?
Oct. 3, 2024

Why does the head coach believe this year’s Duke football team is special?

Manny Diaz, Duke head football coach, on their huge at home win last weekend against UNC and what they’re doing to keep dominating the rest of the season. We see so many teams abandon the run, so what is coach Diaz’s thought ...
Should we have ANY automatic bids in college football?
Oct. 2, 2024

Should we have ANY automatic bids in college football?

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on where we are in regards to college conferences and where we’re heading. Being competitive is completely out of the equation, it’s just who wants to get invited. Was it more about Alabama blowing...
What makes the most sense for the Carolina Panthers when it comes to the trade deadline?
Oct. 2, 2024

What makes the most sense for the Carolina Panthers when it comes to the trade deadline?

Julian Council, Locked On Panthers Podcast, on how he believes the Carolina Panthers will handle the trade deadline. Should the Carolina Panthers consider trading down? Would Julian resign Chuba Hubbard, especially after what...
Time to start dissecting where some teams around the NFL are this season and where they’re heading
Oct. 2, 2024

Time to start dissecting where some teams around the NFL are this season and where they’re heading

Bridget Condon, NFL Network, on the teams around the league, where they’re at, and where she sees some teams going this season. Is the best story in the league coming from the Minnesota Vikings or the Washington Commanders? W...
Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators tonight at the Lenovo Center for their 3rd preseason game
Oct. 2, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators tonight at the Lenovo Center for their 3rd preseason game

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on the team working out the last few kinks in this preseason game before the regular season starts October 11 th . What has Rod seen from Jackson Blake? What has Rod seen from ...
The Carolina Hurricanes are working the kinks out as they gear up for the regular season!
Oct. 1, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes are working the kinks out as they gear up for the regular season!

Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes color analyst, on who he’s been impressed with during these preseason games and his predictions on which rookie might stay on the roster. What does Tripp think about these three rookie players...
Is this the week we get “Cristobal’d”??
Oct. 1, 2024

Is this the week we get “Cristobal’d”??

David Hale, ESPN, on the games we saw last weekend that we’re still scratching our heads over; as well as the upcoming ones for this weekend. What should NOT have been called a touchdown, but surprises David that it stood? Da...
“This was not good for the NY Mets OR the Atlanta Braves, having this double header”
Oct. 1, 2024

“This was not good for the NY Mets OR the Atlanta Braves, having this double header”

Elliot Johnson, former MLB player, on which teams are in the playoffs, ones that are on the cusp, and how he sees it playing out with the teams that are in right now. Does the MLB need to be more proactive? What does Elliot p...
Someone who lives out in Asheville, NC and joins the show often: “it looks like a warzone out here”
Sept. 30, 2024

Someone who lives out in Asheville, NC and joins the show often: “it looks like a warzone out here”

Jeremy Greene, ESPN Asheville, on what it was like on Friday and the aftermath of Helene. What does it look like out there right now, only a few days after the devastation Helene brought to Western North Carolina? Where are s...
How bad was the loss for UNC, and Mack Brown, to Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium?
Sept. 30, 2024

How bad was the loss for UNC, and Mack Brown, to Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium?

Andrew Carter, News and Observer, was at the Duke vs UNC game and discusses what he saw in Durham, as well as the post game press conferences. What happened at Wallace Wade Stadium this past Saturday? How was this game for UN...
The Carolina Panthers continue to look like they’re progressing, despite their loss to the Bengals
Sept. 30, 2024

The Carolina Panthers continue to look like they’re progressing, despite their loss to the Bengals

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the Carolina Panthers game and what he saw; plus other matchups around the league and the double header tonight. Should the Panthers trade Chuba Hubbard in a few weeks? What would Will do with som...
Will Duke be painting the Victory Bell this weekend after their matchup against UNC?
Sept. 27, 2024

Will Duke be painting the Victory Bell this weekend after their matchup against UNC?

Dave Harding, Duke Radio play by play, on the upcoming weekend game to determine who’s painting the Victory Bell. Mack Brown has an undefeated record in this matchup but how does Dave believe Manny Diaz, Duke’s new head coach...
How does the Carolina Hurricanes’ head coach feel about how the preseason is going thus far?
Sept. 27, 2024

How does the Carolina Hurricanes’ head coach feel about how the preseason is going thus far?

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on what he’s seen from the rookies, vets, and what adjustments he’ll be testing out in the next game this weekend. What has Rod liked/disliked from practices and preseason game...
Big Tobacco Road rivalry matchup this weekend with UNC vs Duke!
Sept. 27, 2024

Big Tobacco Road rivalry matchup this weekend with UNC vs Duke!

Bryn Renner, former UNC QB, on what is was like being a QB for UNC playing in this intense rivalry matchup. How does Bryn think the Blue Devils will handle Omarion Hampton? Which guys does Bryn think need to step up in this g...