Episodes

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NC State vs FSU tonight. The NC State Wolfpack will host the Florida State Seminoles tonight at 8:00 PM ET at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack, led by longtime head coach Dave Doeren in his 13th season, have been navigating an up-and-down stretch over the past couple of years. They finished 2024 with a 6-7 record and a loss in the Military Bowl, and this season they sit at 5-4 through nine games, averaging 32.4 points per game while giving up 30.6. Tonight’s...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: New Orleans Saints or Atlanta Falcons? Cleveland Browns or Las Vegas Raiders? Philadelphia Eagles or Dallas Cowboys? The Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears this weekend. Will Geno Smith throw for more than 209 passing yards? Reese has a vote for the Heisman Trophy Winner th...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Shedeur Sanders, Steve Forbes, college basketball and more. Who is the NFL MVP right now? Shedeur Sanders is making his 1st start this weekend. for the Cleveland Browns against the LAs Vegas Raiders. Reese has a vote for the Heisman Trophy Winner this year! Who are his top 5 heisman hopefuls?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts and the Bills loss to the Texans. The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in a game dominated by Houston’s defense, which sacked Josh Allen eight times and forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by Calen Bullock, the second of which sealed the win with 24 seconds left. How good are the Texans? Are the Bills contenders or pretenders? Is Josh Allen still an MVP candidate? Is Jalen Hurts underrated?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Texans win over the Bills last night on Thursday Night Football. The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in a game dominated by Houston’s defense, which sacked Josh Allen eight times and forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by Calen Bullock, the second of which sealed the win with 24 seconds left. Houston played without C.J. Stroud, but backup quarterback Davis Mills threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Christian Kirk and...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Judge Ashleigh S. Parker. Judge Ashleigh S. Parker joins the Sports Shop to promote her new book titled, From Broken To Brazen and to discuss her reason for writing the book and her experiences as a judge. Judge Ashleigh S. Parker is a District Court Judge in the 10th Judicial District of Wake County, North Carolina. Before joining the bench, she served as both an Assistant Attorney General and an Assistant District Attorney. Appointed by Governor Roy Coope...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the Duke vs UNC matchup this weekend and why we should care.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie. CL Brown discusses Mark Pope’s comments, SEC basketball, this year's men's freshman basketball class and much, much more. Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels will host Manny Diaz and the Duke Blue Devils this weekend. Who will win? What insight does GameDay have to offer on this matchup?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss what words we should avoid using when pursuing grants.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss James Franklin being hired at Virginia Tech and his plan going forward. James Franklin was fired by Penn State in October 2025 after the team started 3-3 and suffered three straight conference losses, including a damaging defeat to Northwestern. However, Franklin is now the new head coach at Virginia Tech. What did Franklin say his role will be at Virginia Tech? What is his vision for the team and staff? What does this mean for the ACC?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Rob Maitland. Rob MAitland joins the Sports Shop to discuss the Triangle curling club, how to participate and much more. Rob Maitland is a lawyer, mediator and business coach based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and he is also an active Rotarian with a strong passion for curling. His professional background includes coaching individuals toward self-employment and personal growth, while his personal interests include golf, boating, and curling. Maitland bec...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this year's college basketball freshman class. From AJ Dybantsa, to Caleb Wilson, to Cam Boozer, this year's freshman class is special. Is this year’s college basketball freshman class as good as we think? Is it the best ever? Which player is more underappreciated with their sport: Russell Westbrook or Dak Prescott?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss LeBron James' season debut last night. Last night, LeBron James made his long-awaited season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the first 14 games with a sciatica issue. He played about 30 minutes, finishing with 11 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists becoming the first player in NBA history to appear in 23 consecutive seasons. He also hit two three-pointers, moving past Reggie Miller into sixth place on the NBA’s all-time three-point list as the Lake...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss this week’s edition of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’. The thirteenth week of ‘5 Where The Talent Resides’ is here! What 5 athletes are featured today?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Lane Kiffin, the wins of Duke and UNC and more. Lane Kiffin is currently at the center of major coaching speculation, with strong interest coming from programs such as LSU and Florida, as well as early reports linking him to the New York Giants’ potential NFL coaching vacancy. LSU has reportedly even flown his family to Baton Rouge, signaling serious pursuit. At the same time, Kiffin has pushed back on reports that Ole Miss gave him a November 28 deadline to de...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the college football playoff rankings and Alabama football. The College Football Playoff Rankings are out! Where is Alabama? Is Alabama ranked too high, too low, or just right?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Detroit Pistons win streak, LeBron James' debut and more. The Detroit Pistons are 13-2 and sit atop the Eastern Conference. They have won 11 consecutive games. How good are the Pistons? Last night, LeBron James made his long-awaited season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the first 14 games with a sciatica issue. He played about 30 minutes, finishing with 11 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists becoming the first player in NBA history to appear in 23 ...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the ethics of AI musicians. Xania Monet is an AI-generated music artist created by Telisha “Nikki” Jones, a poet and designer from Mississippi. Jones writes all of Xania’s lyrics herself, drawing on real-life experiences and emotions, and then uses AI tools to generate the music and vocals. Xania Monet has reportedly amassed tens of millions of streams, leading to a $3M record deal with Hallwood Media. The project has sparked controversy, with artists criticizi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the state of the Chiefs, Raiders and more. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 last night on Monday Night Football. It was also an emotional night for the team, their first game since the passing of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, with players and coaches paying tribute before kickoff. The win moved the Cowboys to 4-5-1 on the season. With the loss, the Raiders drop to 2-8. How does Reese feel about his Raiders? The Kansas City Chiefs are ...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Coach Rick High. Coach Rick High joins the Sports Shop to discuss a Community Health Day at Southeast Raleigh High School.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's win over VCU and more. Last night, NC State defeated VCU 85-79 in a non-conference matchup. Darrion Williams led the way with 28 points, while Tre Holloman added 25 points. Matt Able contributed 12 points off the bench, and former Tar Heel Ven-Allen Lubin grabbed 9 rebounds and scored 11 points. Despite committing 17 turnovers, NC State overcame them, largely thanks to their consistency at the free throw line. This victory marked NC State’s first November ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cowboys win over the Raiders. The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 last night on Monday Night Football. Dak Prescott led the way completing 25 of 33 passes for 268 yards and four touchdowns, each to a different receiver. George Pickens was his top target, hauling in nine receptions for 144 yards and a score, while Javonte Williams added 93 rushing yards to balance the offense. Dallas’ defense was strong throughout, forcing key turnovers and kee...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Shedeur Sanders' NFL debut. Yesterday, Shedeur Sanders made his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns after starter Dillon Gabriel left the game with a concussion. Sanders struggled in his first appearance, completing only 4 of 16 passes for 47 yards and throwing an interception. He added 16 rushing yards on three carries, but the offense failed to score after he entered the game, and the Browns ultimately lost 23-16. How would you grade Sanders’ debut?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the viral video circulating involving a Texas DPS trooper and South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor, what led to the heated exchange, what consequences should follow and more. During the South Carolina vs Texas A&M game on Saturday, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper confronted South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor after Harbor had scored an 80-yard touchdown. As Harbor and teammate Oscar Adaway III walked through the tunnel, the trooper deliberately moved between them,...