Episodes

Oct. 17, 2025

UNC football must win against Cal to get their season back on track

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren look ahead to UNC football's late Friday night matchup at California. What adjustments could we see on the field for the Tar Heels, and how will the team respond to the latest off-the-field drama invo...
Oct. 17, 2025

Alexander Nikishin hype train is full steam ahead for the Carolina Hurricanes

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin scored his first NHL goal in the win, and the hype train for the talented young Russian is truly ful...
Oct. 16, 2025

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is carrying the passing game

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is carrying the passing game for Bryce Young. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at https...
Oct. 16, 2025

Is UNC football the most disappointing team in the ACC this season?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox midseason awards for ACC football, and why UNC football under Bill Belichick might be the most disappointing team this season along with Clemson football. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North...
Oct. 16, 2025

What is Jesperi Kotkaniemi's role for the Carolina Hurricanes this season?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes could potentially look to trade Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and if he could have a role for head coach Rod Brind'Amour. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s North Carolin...
Oct. 15, 2025

How much could Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young make on a contract?

Tim Donnelly & Mike Glennon discuss what Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young could make on a contract extension. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at https://www.hempie...
Oct. 15, 2025

BREAKING: Carolina Panthers OLB Pat Jones II out for the season

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the breaking news that Carolina Panthers OLB Patrick Jones II is out for the season after needing back surgery. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary...
Oct. 15, 2025

Could the Carolina Panthers sneak into the playoffs?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the NFL doesn't have a dominant team this season, and how it could benefit the Carolina Panthers when it comes to potentially making the playoffs. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, N...
Oct. 15, 2025

There should be no panic about the Carolina Hurricanes

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes are getting contributions throughout the lineup, but how Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Andrei Svechnikov have combined for zero goals through three games. Thi...
Oct. 14, 2025

BREAKING: NC State basketball guard Darrion Williams named ACC Preseason Player of the Year

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox react to the news that NC State basketball guard Darrion Williams being named preseason ACC Player of the Year, while Duke basketball player Cameron Boozer was named preseason ACC Rookie of the Yea...
Oct. 14, 2025

Carolina Panthers need more credit for win over the Dallas Cowboys

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers deserve more credit from the national media for their 30-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dis...
Oct. 13, 2025

UNC football coach Bill Belichick responds to criticism about North Carolina football

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC football coach Bill Belichick answering questions from the media about dysfunction in the North Carolina football program. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium ...
Oct. 13, 2025

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young hasn't erased all of the questions

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Bryce Young's performance as the Carolina Panthers beat the Dallas Cowboys, 30-27. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at https://www...
Oct. 13, 2025

Carolina Panthers have leaned into their identity with Rico Dowdle

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers used a steady dose of Rico Dowdle to beat the Dallas Cowboys, 30-27. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at...
Oct. 10, 2025

Who needs the win more on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers or the Dallas Cowboys?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Panthers’ upcoming matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, and they ponder the question: who needs a win more? Carolina, sitting at 2-3 and playing at home? Or Dallas, with one of the w...
Oct. 10, 2025

New additions shine in Carolina Hurricanes’ season-opening win

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils in the season opener. With a few new additions and upgrades to the lineup, who made the biggest impact? What is the ceiling for this ...
Oct. 9, 2025

Will the Carolina Panthers be able to get a second consecutive win this Sunday vs the Cowboys?

The Drive with Tim Donnelly is live from the Lenovo Center for the Carolina Hurricanes home opener against the New Jersey Devils, but still touch on the Carolina Panthers game this weekend at Bank of America against the Dalla...
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...