Episodes

April 10, 2026

Should Michael Malone try to recruit high school players or look to the transfer portal?

Evan Cohen, ESPN/Unsportsmanlike, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss everything sports related in recent news: UNC hiring Michael Malone, whether college sports is becoming the pros, the Masters, 2026 NFL Draft, and more.
April 9, 2026

How impactful is coming into the Masters with experience vs newcomers?

Brad Fritsch, former PGA golfer, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Masters, what it’s like to playing in the Masters, and who he anticipates winning this tour.
April 9, 2026

What’s a reasonable expectation for year one from the highly ranked freshmen prospects?

Michael DeCourcy, The Sporting News, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss UNC hiring Michael Malone as their new men’s head basketball coach and how he’s likely to create a new program for the school.
April 8, 2026

Will recruiting ever be an issue for UNC, regardless of who the coaches are?

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss UNC hiring Michael Malone as their next men’s head basketball coach, what his recruiting might look like there, and how he might make coaching adjustments from pro to college basketball.
April 8, 2026

What should UNC fans be most excited about with the new Michael Malone hire?

Al Hood, Tar Heel Blog/Canes Country, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss UNC hiring Michael Malone and the Carolina Hurricanes locking in the Metropolitan Division last night at home against the Boston Bruins. How surprising is it that the Carolina Hurricanes have reached 106 points with some of the issues they’ve come across this season?
April 7, 2026

Where might Michael Malone’s biggest weakest be in his 1st year of coaching college vs pros?

Ross Martin, Big Hitters Only Podcast, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss UNC hiring former NBA coach, Michael Malone, as their next men’s head basketball coach and how he might fit in as a college coach vs a pro coach.
April 7, 2026

Is Michael Malone or UNC’s administration responsible for building a successful structure?

Luke DeCock, Hoops HQ, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss UNC hiring former NBA coach, Michael Malone, as their next men’s head basketball coach. What will determine Michael Malone’s success at UNC?
April 6, 2026

Who’s likely the starting goalie in net for the Carolina Hurricanes when the playoffs begin?

Cory Lavalette, North State Journal, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes clinching a playoff berth and working towards the division.
April 6, 2026

Should UNC be embarrassed by not having a new men’s head basketball coach yet?

Greg Barnes, Inside Carolina, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the men’s head basketball coach search, where they’re at right now, and who he believes will end up in that position. How important is stability and getting a coach with a proven track record?
April 6, 2026

BREAKING: UNC intends to hire longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as school’s next basketball coach

Per Pete Thamel: North Carolina intends to hire longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school’s next basketball coach. He’s an NBA Championship coach with the Denver Nuggets from the 2022-23 season and has won 510 games as an NBA head coach.
April 3, 2026

What will be the biggest chatter amongst the 2026 Masters?

Scott Michaux, Global Golf Post, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Masters concessions, who he believes will be the most successful this year, and more. What will be on the menu at this year’s Masters?
April 3, 2026

Jordan Staal played his 1400th game last night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, while clinching a playoff berth!

Cam Ward, former Carolina Hurricanes Goaltender, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Jordan Staal playing in his 1400th game, what it was like playing on the same team with Jordan, and the Carolina Hurricanes clinching a playoff berth against the Columbus Blue Jackets. As a player, how important is it to have home ice in the playoffs?
April 2, 2026

What’s the deepest position in the 2026 NFL Draft with 1st qualifiers that might go into the 2nd?

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss on the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, what the Carolina Panthers might do, and what other teams might do with their draft picks. Could Ty Simpson get drafted past the top 10 in the 2026 NFL Draft?
April 2, 2026

Will the lack of trade deadline moves from the Carolina Hurricanes haunt them in the playoffs?

Scott Burnside, Burnside on Hockey, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes’ season thus far and how he believes their journey in the playoffs will go.
April 1, 2026

How have things looked thus far in the 2026 MLB season?

Elliot Johnson, Former Big Leaguer, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss whether the MLB needs to use automated umpires and how the start of the 2026 MLB season has gone thus far.
April 1, 2026

How should Tiger Woods fans feel about Tiger Woods and the most recent news?

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the NCAA Tournament, Duke losing to UConn in the Elite Eight, which school he believes if winning in the Final Four, and NC State hiring Justin Gainey as their next men’s head basketball coach.
March 31, 2026

How does a 15-yr basketball coach vet, and someone w/ NC roots, feel about college basketball in NC?

Wes Miller, Charlotte 49ers Men’s Head Basketball Coach, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss his new position back in NC, Justin Gainey becoming NC State’s newest men’s head basketball coach, and what the current college basketball environment is like for coaches and players.
March 31, 2026

What are people NOT talking about when it comes to Duke’s loss to UConn in the Elite Eight?

Brendan Marks, The Athletic, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the NCAA Tournament, Duke’s loss to UConn in the Elite Eight, Justin Gainey becoming NC State’s newest men’s head basketball coach, and more. Will both Boozers be back at Duke next season?
March 30, 2026

What really lost it for Duke against UConn in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight?

Tim Welsh, ESPN/SiriusXM Basketball Analyst, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Duke losing their 19 point lead against UConn and eventually losing the entire game in the last 10 seconds of the Elite Eight round. Who’s most likely to win now that we’re down to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament?
March 30, 2026

Is Justin Gainey a good hire to be NC State’s next men’s head basketball coach?

Cory Smith, Pack Power 247, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss NC State hiring Justin Gainey as their next men’s head basketball coach?
March 27, 2026

Duke/Jon Scheyer vs St John’s/Rick Pitino tonight!

Steve Wiseman, News & Observer, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Duke vs St John’s tonight in the NCAA Tournament.
March 27, 2026

Which team is the biggest threat to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference?

Greg Wyshynski, ESPN NHL Senior Writer, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes, their competition in the Eastern Conference, and other teams around the league.
March 26, 2026

What was the main factor that likely got Will Wade to leave NC State to go back to LSU?

Matt Moscona, Locked On LSU, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Will Wade leaving NC State men’s basketball to be the head coach at LSU.
March 26, 2026

How quickly does UNC want to find a new head basketball coach?

Shelby Swanson, UNC Athletics for the News & Observer, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss UNC firing Hubert Davis and who might be their next men’s head basketball coach.