Episodes

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on the NCAA Tournament and how all of these ACC schools got there. What does the ACC do that works well with the NCAA Tournament? The diversity of styles has helped the ACC in THIS way, from Chip’s perspective? Which team does Adam think was an eye test when getting the schedule/turnout they did? Are we using the metrics to a disservice? What does Chip NOT look at, when looking at schools compared to what others look at? What should NC State prepare most for in their ...

Darin Gantt, Panthers.com, on the latest Carolina Panthers breakfast and what Darin learned for the coaches and staff in this meeting. Is there still work to be done on the offensive line? Which boxes are still left to check off? Two things that still need to be done by Dan Morgan before the draft, are…? Is there any idea of who might replace Brian Burns?

Monte Towe, former NC State basketball player on the 1974 Championship team, on their previous win and what he anticipates seeing this Friday against Marquette. How does he believe this year’s team will do against Marquette? How good was that Maryland team, in his eyes, from that 1973-74 season? What was that win like for him and the team? Did Monte see this run coming for the Wolfpack? What will him and his former teammates are going to be doing during the game on Friday?

Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes PxP, on the Canes’ matchup tonight and how he sees it going. What does Tripp anticipate seeing tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially for Jake Guentzel going back to his old stomping grounds? How do these two teams power play and power play kill compare to each other? How does Tripp feel about Freddie and how he’s been playing and what he means to this team? What does Tripp think of the Jarvis, Aho, and Guentzel line?

Luke DeCock, News & Observer, was in Pittsburgh and watched NC State in person. What is NC State doing that’s helping them to stay alive in the NCAA Tournament? How many different ways can NC State beat teams? How have UNC used these ways to beat their opponents? What does Luke think about people like Joe Lunardi and others, and what they’ve been saying about the ACC in national media? Who’s the goalie in net for the Carolina Hurricanes tomorrow night in Pittsburgh Penguins?

Brian Geisinger, 247 Sports/Buzz Beat Podcast, on NC State, UNC, and Duke making it into the Sweet Sixteen. What does Brian make of where NC State is, given THESE stats? What speaks to just how good DJ Burns is? How does Brian see the NC State vs Marquette matchup going? What will the matchup between Duke and Houston look? What will the mission be for UNC and Alabama? What is Brian fascinated to see when it comes to these two teams and their different strategies coming together? How might Armand...

Kevin Keatts, NC State Head Basketball Coach, on his team making it to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. How does he see his team when it comes to their offense and defense? Which guy was a big key from them in winning their last game against Oakland? What happened to the team’s mindset when it comes to them chipping away at each team and winning the ACC Tournament, now in the NCAA Tournament? Was it more physically or mentally draining on the team? What has DJ Burns meant to this team? What did DJ Burns ...

Wes Durham, ACC Network/ESPN, on the ACC taking up 3 seats in the Sweet Sixteen for the NCAA Tournament. What are Wes’ predictions for the Triangle schools in the NCAA Tournament: NC State, Duke, and UNC? Wes breaks down how he believes each matchup will go and which guys on the teams need to step up?

Konata Edwards, CBS Sports, on where things are at currently and how did some teams make it to where they’re at thus far. What happened to Kentucky, who grabbed a loss against Oakland? What does Konata say is ALL John Calipari’s fault? What does Konata not necessarily agree with Adam on, when it comes to scheduling? What would Adam Silver had said if THIS was predicted at the beginning of the season, in Konata’s opinion? Is Boston the best team still? Who could be dangerous down the road?

Brian Geisinger, 247 Sports/Buzz Beat Podcast, on what’s happened thus far in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and where he sees things going. What were Brian’s takeaways from NC State’s dominate performance against Texas Tech? Which player can he not say enough positive things about? How does he see Duke vs Vermont going today? Will their compete level be what it needs to be? What about the matchup between UNC and Michigan St? Which player does he have faith in that will produce?

Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, on the latest courtroom updates in regards to this lawsuit and where it’s at right now. Will ESPN be a part of this lawsuit? What kind of argument is Florida State trying to make in court? Is FSU’s case helped by Clemson and their latest argument against the ACC? Does Florida State really think that home field advantage is a thing for them by using Florida’s court system? What could the ACC and FSU be doing with all of the money they’re spending ...

Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes PxP, on the Canes getting 5 wins in a row and preparing for tonight’s game in Washington. What didn’t look like it has in the past couple of games? What does Tripp owe to this streak they’re on right now? How does Tripp think Kuzy will do tonight vs his old team?

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach, with an OT win tonight and what he liked/didn’t like; as well as what we can anticipate tonight against the Washington Capitals. How much of Seth Jarvis’ success and forming into the player he is now because of the guys he’s been around? What did he think of Freddie’s performance last night? Any sense that one of these three guys will be back on the ice tonight? What makes the Capitals tough this season? How difficult might it be for Kuzy to go ba...

Shane Willis, Carolina Hurricanes PxP, on the adjustments the Carolina Hurricanes have made and how he sees this upcoming game to look at PNC Arena. How did the Canes play against the Islanders, from Shane’s perspective? What did it remind Shane of with the dominance they had shown against the Islanders? Who does Shane believe is improving on a nightly basis? Who’s scratching it out for 2 nd place and you can see they’re struggling, which should hopefully be beneficial for the Canes?

Tarun Sharma joins the Adam Gold show to discuss the legalities behind one college athlete's rights, that are a certain way for some but apparently not them; according to the NCAA.

Elliot Johnson, former MLB player, on the MLB season officially kicking off and Shohei Ohtani. What is the biggest difference between pitching in the Japanese leagues vs other leagues? Who’s the best umpire in the league, in Elliot’s opinion? Ohtani can’t pitch this year, should we prepare for an even better offensive season than we’ve seen from him? Bets or Ohtani, who’s going to steal more bases?

Adam Smith, Inside Carolina, discusses UNC’s struggles and what they’ve been working on since their loss to NC State. How does Adam see UNC going into their first matchup in the NCAA Tournament against Wagner? What did they lack, or NC State excel at, in their matchup in the ACC Tournament that lead to their loss? Is this game going to be trickier for them to not underestimate?

Joel Berry, ACC Network/former UNC basketball player, on the NCAA Tournament matchups, ACC schools, and what it was like as a former player in them. How much does he miss playing, especially around tournament time? What does he see from this UNC team that he likes the most? What are his thoughts on Armando Bacot and his progression over the year? How far does he see the Wolfpack making it in the NCAA Tournament, after their impressive performance in the ACC Tournament? What was the biggest adjus...

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on his opinions in regards to Clemson’s latest move and how he sees the NCAA Tournament turning out. Clemson is trying to exit the ACC now, like FSU. Is there any way to look at this other than the end is near for the ACC? What is his sense on UNC, Virginia, and others following out the door if Clemson and FSU do? Moving to the NCAA Tournament, how does Chip see NC State, Duke, and UNC doing against their first matchup?

John Forslund, voice of the Seattle Kraken, a familiar voice in the Carolinas who discusses where he thinks teams are around the NHL. Who does John think is the best in the West right now? Which team does John think is “sneaky” and people may not be giving them enough credit? How does John feel the newest additions to the Carolina Hurricanes have been doing thus far, and how does he believe they’ll do going forward? Who does John say will definitely hit the jackpot on this Canes team, after how ...

David Teel, Richmond Times Dispatch, on Clemson now wanting out and what this could mean for the conference as a whole? When the ACC news hit, what was his first thought? What arise, if Clemson actually gets out of the ACC? Adam believes that the ACC is over as we know it, how does David feel about this assumption? Could the ACC go to THESE conferences, but how big would too big be? Should the football portion be blown up and the rest left alone? Adam has created a new way to pick brackets for t...

Lee Sterling, Paramount Sports, on how far might our Triangle colleges get in the NCAA Tournament. What are some of Lee’s biggest predictions for this year’s tournament? Where might there be a coaching change for this school down the road that surprises Adam? Can we pencil in the Wolfpack from Arizona? Should Duke be worried about Vermont?

Michael Leboff, Action Network HQ, on this upcoming matchup tonight and how he believes the opponent will look against the Canes. What’s going on with the NY Islanders right now? Why are the Islanders giving up more goals this season? What’s the problem; defense or something else? What’s the biggest change we might see from the last time these two played each other? What does Michael think about the additions the Canes have made with Jake and Kuzy? Who does Michael like in the West?

Brendan Marks, The Athletic, who covers both teams talks about their chances and what happened to them in the ACC Tournament. Where did Duke fall short in their matchup with NC State? Which players actually showed up and which didn’t pull their own weight, if any? Who said, after their loss in the ACC Tournament, “If we come out expecting to win, then this will happen to us again”? If UNC is going to make this a legitimate run, what are they going to HAVE to do? What stat does Brendan throw out ...