Episodes

UNC, Duke and NC State basketball all cruise to road wins; Are the Patriots likeable now?
Feb. 2, 2026

UNC, Duke and NC State basketball all cruise to road wins; Are the Patriots likeable now?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap big road wins in Triangle college basketball: UNC beat Georgia Tech, Duke held off Virginia Tech, and NC State rolled over Wake Forest. They also touch on the Australian Open, as well as who peo...
Recapping an overtime weekend for the Carolina Hurricanes; NFL coaching carousel has concluded
Feb. 2, 2026

Recapping an overtime weekend for the Carolina Hurricanes; NFL coaching carousel has concluded

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down a couple of overtime games for the Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend: a 4-3 loss in Washington on Saturday, and a 3-2 win at home over LA on Sunday. Also, they pick their best and worst ...
Previewing college hoops on a snowy Saturday; Are parents ruining youth sports?
Jan. 30, 2026

Previewing college hoops on a snowy Saturday; Are parents ruining youth sports?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren look at the weekend ahead in college basketball for Duke, NC State and UNC- where do these Triangle teams sit in terms of current seed line, and what do they need to do on Saturday? Also, they discuss...
Carolina Hurricanes mount miraculous comeback over Utah; Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel do battle
Jan. 30, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes mount miraculous comeback over Utah; Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel do battle

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' electric 5-4 comeback victory over the Utah Mammoth. Did the four-day layoff ahead of this game contribute to rust early in the game? Also, they react to the epic battle...
Should the Charlotte Hornets trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Jan. 29, 2026

Should the Charlotte Hornets trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down the latest happenings around the NBA, including the upcoming trade deadline, LeBron's potential final game in Cleveland, and the Charlotte Hornets' recent hot streak. Also, they discuss the...
Carolina Hurricanes finally back after four days off; UNC basketball trying not to look ahead
Jan. 29, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes finally back after four days off; UNC basketball trying not to look ahead

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Utah Mammoth. Can the Canes continue their point streak on Whalers night? Also, they welcome in Tommy Ashley, host of Inside Carolina, for an update o...
NC State basketball off to best ACC start since 2006; More trade targets emerge for Carolina Hurricanes?
Jan. 28, 2026

NC State basketball off to best ACC start since 2006; More trade targets emerge for Carolina Hurricanes?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to discuss NC State basketball's 88-68 win over Syracuse, and their 6-2 start to conference play. Also, they break down some potential Carolina Hurric...
Darian Mensah officially commits to Miami; Bill Belichick is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer
Jan. 28, 2026

Darian Mensah officially commits to Miami; Bill Belichick is not a first-ballot Hall of Famer

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a busy Tuesday night in the sports world, which included Brandon Bussi live at Canes Corner, Darian Mensah officially committing to Miami, and NC State basketball taking care of Syracuse. Also, ...
Carolina Hurricanes reportedly looking in trade market; Sam Darnold is a good quarterback
Jan. 27, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes reportedly looking in trade market; Sam Darnold is a good quarterback

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' options in the trade market, with just over a week remaining until the Olympic roster freeze. Also, they give some credit to Sam Darnold, who should no longer be consi...
Duke basketball off to best 20-game start since 2011; Darian Mensah is free to transfer after settlement
Jan. 27, 2026

Duke basketball off to best 20-game start since 2011; Darian Mensah is free to transfer after settlement

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Duke's 83-52 win over Louisville to improve to 19-1 on the season, and they look ahead to NC State taking on Syracuse. They also react to the breaking news of Darian Mensah and Duke reaching a s...
NC State, Duke and UNC all in action at noon Saturday; NFL conference championship picks
Jan. 23, 2026

NC State, Duke and UNC all in action at noon Saturday; NFL conference championship picks

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Saturday matchups for NC State, Duke and UNC basketball- what are the chances of a Triangle sweep this weekend? Also, they make their picks for the conference championship games in the NFL, an...
Carolina Hurricanes drop back-and-forth game to Chicago; Prepping for Winter Storm Fern
Jan. 23, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes drop back-and-forth game to Chicago; Prepping for Winter Storm Fern

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks- while they never led, the Canes had a quick response for every Chicago goal. Also, they discuss some schedule changes due to...
Taylor Hall faces a former team for Carolina Hurricanes tonight; Free agent decisions loom for Carolina Panthers
Jan. 22, 2026

Taylor Hall faces a former team for Carolina Hurricanes tonight; Free agent decisions loom for Carolina Panthers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' first matchup of the season with the Chicago Blackhawks, one of many former teams for the Canes' Taylor Hall. Also, they discuss the big free agent decisions ahead for...
Duke's Cooper Barkate enters transfer portal; UNC basketball gets right against Notre Dame
Jan. 22, 2026

Duke's Cooper Barkate enters transfer portal; UNC basketball gets right against Notre Dame

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Duke wide receiver Cooper Barkate entering the transfer portal, where he's expected to follow Darian Mensah to Miami. Also, they recap UNC basketball's 91-69 win over Notre Dame, in which the...
UNC basketball trying to shake off defensive struggles; NFL wants an 18 game season
Jan. 21, 2026

UNC basketball trying to shake off defensive struggles; NFL wants an 18 game season

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview UNC basketball hosting Notre Dame, as the Tar Heels look to overcome a recent tough stretch and get back to their winning ways. Also, they react to Patriots owner Robert Kraft's comments about...
NC State follows a bad loss with a ranked win; Duke sues Darian Mensah
Jan. 21, 2026

NC State follows a bad loss with a ranked win; Duke sues Darian Mensah

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap NC State basketball's 80-76 overtime win on the road against #18 Clemson. Despite cold shooting late in regulation, the Wolfpack held on for a big win after its worst loss of the season. Also, t...
NC State basketball needs a big win after home loss to GT; NFL coaching carousel continues to spin
Jan. 20, 2026

NC State basketball needs a big win after home loss to GT; NFL coaching carousel continues to spin

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview NC State basketball taking a road trip to Clemson, kicking off a stretch of four road games in their next five. After their first bad loss of the season, can the Wolfpack respond with a resume...
Three wins in four days for the Carolina Hurricanes; Indiana football goes 16-0
Jan. 20, 2026

Three wins in four days for the Carolina Hurricanes; Indiana football goes 16-0

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' big holiday weekend, which saw wins over Florida, New Jersey and Buffalo in less than four full calendar days. Also, they discuss Indiana's national championship victory...
NFL divisional round preview; Can Miami pull off one final upset for the ACC?
Jan. 16, 2026

NFL divisional round preview; Can Miami pull off one final upset for the ACC?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss all the games in the upcoming divisional round of the NFL playoffs, and make their predictions on which teams will advance to the conference championship games. Also, they preview the College ...
Three games in four nights starting tonight for Carolina Hurricanes; Carolina Panthers want playmakers
Jan. 16, 2026

Three games in four nights starting tonight for Carolina Hurricanes; Carolina Panthers want playmakers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Florida Panthers, the first of three games in four nights for the Canes as they look to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Also, they react to Caro...
Carolina Panthers' top priorities this offseason; Will Eric Tulsky make another hockey trade?
Jan. 15, 2026

Carolina Panthers' top priorities this offseason; Will Eric Tulsky make another hockey trade?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tim Donnelly, host of The Drive with Tim Donnelly on 99.9 The Fan, to react to Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan's comments to start the offseason. What does he consider to be Carolina's most...
John Harbaugh is heading to New York; UNC can't stop Ebuka Okorie and Stanford
Jan. 15, 2026

John Harbaugh is heading to New York; UNC can't stop Ebuka Okorie and Stanford

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the coaching carousel in the NFL, with the New York Giants expected to hire John Harbaugh as their next head coach. Also, they recap the beginning of west coast road trips for Duke and UNC bas...
Carolina Panthers pick up Bryce Young's fifth-year option
Jan. 14, 2026

Carolina Panthers pick up Bryce Young's fifth-year option

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers' GM Dan Morgan announcing that the team is picking up quarterback Bryce Young's fifth-year option. Has Young earned the right to be Carolina's franchise QB? How can Morgan be...
Carolina Hurricanes get shut out for first time this season; NC State football gets two UNC transfers
Jan. 14, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes get shut out for first time this season; NC State football gets two UNC transfers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-0 loss at the hands of the St. Louis Blues- after one of the worst performances of the season, how do the Canes bounce back at home against Florida on Friday? Also, th...