Episodes

Feb. 3, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes look to finish strong before Olympics; Drake Maye good to go on Sunday

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Ottawa Senators, their penultimate game before the Olympic break. Also, they discuss Drake (both the rapper and the quarterback) being ready to go for the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Feb. 3, 2026

UNC basketball lets off the gas in win over Syracuse; Are the Charlotte Hornets for real?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap UNC basketball's 87-77 win over Syracuse, in which a late run by the Orange made things look closer on the scoreboard than the Tar Heels would like. Also, they discuss the Charlotte Hornets' continuing hot streak, and whether or not Charlotte is a real threat approaching the NBA trade deadline.
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 people might be rooting for in the Super Bowl.
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 hires of the NFL coaching cycle.
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 a survey regarding parents interfering in youth sports.
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 between the NBA's two Rookie of the Year frontrunners, Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.
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 final head coach openings in the NFL.
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 on UNC basketball heading into a Saturday game at Georgia Tech.
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 Hurricanes trade targets becoming available in the NHL.
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, they discuss the reports that Bill Belichick will not be inducted as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer in 2026.
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 considered the NFL's punching bag.
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 settlement, allowing the QB to transfer wherever he pleases. They finish with some ACC football schedule talk.
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, and finish by touching on the recent run of play by the Charlotte Hornets.
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 upcoming winter weather, as well as recommendations for those affected by the potential conditions.
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 the Carolina Panthers.
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 Tar Heels bounced back from a tough California road swing.
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 the NFL moving towards and 18-game regular season schedule.
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, they discuss Duke suing QB Darian Mensah, in an attempt to keep him from entering the transfer portal and playing elsewhere next season.
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-boosting win? Also, they discuss the latest updates in the NFL coaching carousel, including the Bills firing Sean McDermott, and Ejiro Evero being considered for the Raiders head coaching job.
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 over Miami, and the meteoric rise of the Hoosiers under Curt Cignetti.
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 Football Playoff national championship game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes.
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 Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan's comments about what the team is looking to add ahead of the 2026 season.
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 important needs heading into the 2026 season? Also, they discuss the options in front of Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky in terms of the trade market, with the Olympic trade freeze rapidly approaching.
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 basketball; the Blue Devils took care of business against Cal, but the Tar Heels struggled to stop the three-ball in a high-scoring loss.