Episodes

Oct. 9, 2025

Who will be the key guy for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight in their home opener?

The Drive with Tim Donnelly is live from the Lenovo Center for the Carolina Hurricanes home opener against the New Jersey Devils. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online a...
Oct. 8, 2025

Duke's Maliq Brown on his recovery and expectations

Tim Donnelly sits down with Duke basketball forward Maliq Brown at ACC Media Tipoff in Charlotte to discuss his recovery from last season's shoulder injury, losing Jai Lucas to Miami, shaking off the Final Four loss and his e...
Oct. 8, 2025

Jon Scheyer on Duke bouncing back from Final Four loss

Tim Donnelly sits down with Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer at ACC Media Tipoff in Charlotte to discuss the Blue Devils' 2025-26 season, losing Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, the talented incoming freshmen class, and more w...
Oct. 8, 2025

UNC football has been dysfunctional under Bill Belichick

Tim Donnelly & Pat Welter of WRAL Sports discuss the level of dysfunction and separation within the UNC football program under head coach Bill Belichick, including how North Carolina football has an individualistic mindset. T...
Oct. 7, 2025

Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel on the Panthers’ 2025-26 outlook

Tim Donnelly sits down with Pittsburgh basketball coach Jeff Capel at ACC Media Tipoff to discuss the Panthers’ expectations heading into the 2025-26 hoops season. Will we see the Panthers back in the NCAA Tournament? And how...
Oct. 7, 2025

Brandin Cummings and Cameron Corhen on the grind of ACC basketball

Tim Donnelly sits down with Pittsburgh basketball’s Brandin Cummings and Cameron Corhen at ACC Media Tipoff 2025 to preview their upcoming seasons, as well as their expectations playing under coach Jeff Capel. This podcast is...
Oct. 7, 2025

UNC big man Henri Veesar on transferring from Arizona

Tim Donnelly sits down with UNC basketball transfer Henri Veesar to discuss his relationship with former Tar Heel Caleb Love, moving from the West Coast to Chapel Hill, and his role in the upcoming season. This podcast is pre...
Oct. 7, 2025

Seth Trimble on being a senior leader for UNC basketball

Tim Donnelly sits down with UNC basketball guard Seth Trimble to discuss his veteran presence in the Tar Heel locker room, as well as the expectations for UNC after an early exit from last season's NCAA Tournament. This podca...
Oct. 7, 2025

Hubert Davis on heading into year five as UNC basketball coach

Tim Donnelly sits down with UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis to discuss the Tar Heels' offseason moves and what we can expect to see in his fifth year as the bench boss in Chapel Hill. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, ...
Oct. 6, 2025

Carolina Panthers are starting to lean on young players

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers pulled off a comeback win over the Miami Dolphins behind the rushing attack of Rico Dowdle and early struggles by Bryce Young. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s,...
Oct. 6, 2025

Bill Belichick has UNC football going in the wrong direction

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football coach Bill Belichick and North Carolina football are headed in the wrong direction as a program after a 38-10 loss to Clemson football. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s,...
Oct. 3, 2025

NC State football cant gain much from a win over Campbell

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State football facing Campbell football in what should be an easy win for NC State and head coach Dave Doeren. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensa...
Oct. 3, 2025

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to let loose

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young must unleash and stop playing scared. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at https://www.hem...
Oct. 3, 2025

BREAKING: UNC football to start QB Max Johnson per reports

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football QB Max Johnson is reportedly going to start for an injured Gio Lopez for North Carolina football and head coach Bill Belichick vs Clemson football. This podcast is presented ...
Oct. 3, 2025

Carolina Panthers will be without Chuba Hubbard vs the Miami Dolphins

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales will look on offense without running back Chuba Hubbard. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary....
Oct. 2, 2025

Carolina Panthers lack explosive plays on offense

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers lack explosive plays on offense with Bryce Young and Dave Canales. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at h...
Oct. 2, 2025

Loser between UNC football & Clemson football could push major panic buttons

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football coach Bill Belichick and Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney are both taking heat to start the season, and how the loser of their matchup at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, NC ...
Oct. 1, 2025

How long does Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero last this season?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will be fired during the season by head coach Dave Canales. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispens...
Oct. 1, 2025

UNC football head coach Bill Belichick is focused of development

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football coach Bill Belichick is being intentional about developing young players for North Carolina football. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dis...
Sept. 30, 2025

BREAKING: Carolina Panthers waive OLB DJ Johnson

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers waived OLB DJ Johnson despite Johnson starting Week 4 against the New England Patriots. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensa...
Sept. 30, 2025

Are Dave Canales and Dave Doeren going to lose their jobs?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how NC State football head coach Dave Doeren & Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales are on the hot seat. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. ...
Sept. 29, 2025

Will Bryce Young ever succeed with the Carolina Panthers?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young's performance after yet another disappointing loss. Will he ever be able to succeed in Carolina? Or will he eventually reach his potential in another ...
Sept. 29, 2025

NC State football's latest loss and the definition of loyalty

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to NC State football's 23-21 home loss to Virginia Tech, and the response from Head Coach Dave Doeren. Should fans be loyal to coaches through thick and thin? Or should they hold them to a highe...
Sept. 26, 2025

Are the New England Patriots rebuilding better than the Carolina Panthers?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the comparison between the Carolina Panthers and their next opponent, the New England Patriots. Is New England further along in their rebuild despite getting their quarterback and coach a year...