Episodes

June 22, 2026

Making the case for Cameron Boozer to go #1 overall; Does Rod Brind'Amour finally become a Hall of Famer today?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren debate whether Duke basketball forward Cameron Boozer should be the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft over the likes of AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. Also, they make the case for Carolina Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind'Amour to finally be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame today.
June 22, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes celebrate Stanley Cup win with 180,000 fans; Wyndham Clark wins his second US Open

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup celebration, which drew an estimated 180,000 fans to downtown Raleigh. They also react to a trade uniting the Tkachuk brothers in South Florida, as well as Wyndham Clark holding on to win the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.
June 19, 2026

UNC baseball to face Oklahoma in CWS Finals; US Open and USMNT headline Father's Day weekend

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to preview the UNC Tar Heels' matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners in the College World Series Finals. Could Carolina secure its first national championship in baseball this weekend? Also, they discuss the other big events on the sports calendar this weekend, including US Open golf and USMNT soccer.
June 19, 2026

Re-living the top moments from the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final; How open is the Canes' window?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss their favorite moments from the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. Also, they debate just how open the Canes' contention window is, with much of the same squad set to return next season.
June 18, 2026

Comparing a World Cup star to a Carolina Hurricanes goaltender; Are we done with pro All-Star games?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in Portugal's World Cup opener, drawing a comparison between the soccer star and Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen. Also, they debate whether All-Star games still have a place in professional sports.
June 18, 2026

Was the Carolina Hurricanes' path to a Stanley Cup easy? Preparations continue for Saturday's parade

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to pundits' claims that the Carolina Hurricanes' championship run was due to an easy path, discussing whether their Stanley Cup opponent had a harder road, or whether it really matters at all. Also, they discuss Saturday's championship parade, and how the turnout will be judged by those on the outside.
June 17, 2026

World Cup bringing cultures together across America; Scottie Scheffler looking for career grand slam this week

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the ongoing FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, and how international visitors are appreciating American culture. Also, they preview the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, where Scottie Scheffler could complete the career grand slam on his 30th birthday.
June 17, 2026

NHL buyout window is open; UNC baseball needs one win to reach College World Series Finals

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to some news around the NHL to start the offseason, including the opening of the buyout window. Is the end coming for Jesperi Kotkaniemi with the Carolina Hurricanes? Also, they welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to preview UNC baseball's matchup with West Virginia in Omaha, in which a win would put the Tar Heels into the College World Series Finals.
June 16, 2026

Did James Dolan's pre-playoff speech inspire the Knicks? Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL supplemental draft

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to New York Knicks Owner James Dolan's pre-playoff speech to his team, and ponder whether his somewhat facetious requests for sacrifice actually inspired their NBA title run. Also, they discuss Brendan Sorsby leaving Texas Tech to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
June 16, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes set up to contend for years to come; Appreciating the former Canes that got them here

Paul Ihander & Max Goren praise Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky for his roster building, which could potentially set the Canes up to be contenders for years to come. Also, they show some appreciation to the former Hurricanes that could not be a part of this Stanley Cup-winning group.
June 15, 2026

Eric Tulsky and Rod Brind’Amour earned the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup victory

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the impact of General Manager Eric Tulsky and Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour on the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup win.
June 15, 2026

Legacies cemented for many Carolina Hurricanes after Stanley Cup win

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the players that made up this Carolina Hurricanes roster, and the stories of the contributors that helped them win the 2026 Stanley Cup. From Jordan Staal to Brandon Bussi to Jordan Martinook, how will these players be remembered in Canes and hockey history?
June 15, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes are 2026 Stanley Cup Champions

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes securing the franchise’s second Stanley Cup title in six games over the Vegas Golden Knights.
June 12, 2026

Reactions from the locker room as the Carolina Hurricanes take a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Dennis Cox, producer of The Drive with Tim Donnelly on 99.9 The Fan, to share his reactions from inside the Carolina Hurricanes' locker room after Carolina's Game 5 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. They also give some historical context to the incredible SCF performance from Canes captain Jordan Staal.
June 12, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from lifting the Stanley Cup

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. With just one win separating the Canes from winning the Stanley Cup, can Vegas hold them off on Sunday night and send the series back to Raleigh for Game 7?
June 11, 2026

Can Bussi backstop the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 series lead? Knicks complete historic Finals comeback

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to continue their preview of tonight's Stanley Cup Final Game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Will Brandon Bussi start in goal again after his successful performance in Game 4? Also, they recap all the other sports stories going on outside of the Stanley Cup Final, including the New York Knicks' historic comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
June 11, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes host Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. How can the Canes break this 2-2 series tie in their favor and put themselves in the driver's seat to lift the Stanley Cup?
June 10, 2026

Can Aho, Jarvis, and Svechnikov put the Carolina Hurricanes over the finish line?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss whether the Carolina Hurricanes' top forwards from the regular season can rediscover their scoring touch in the deciding games of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
June 10, 2026

Jordan Staal leads Carolina Hurricanes to victory in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. What kind of company did Jordan Staal join by scoring in his fourth straight Stanley Cup Final game? How did Brandon Bussi fare in his first ever playoff start, and will he man the nets for Game 5 in Raleigh?
June 9, 2026

Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible after gambling scandal; Spurs snap Knicks' 13-game win streak

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the news of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible by a Texas judge, and what this means for the larger landscape of college sports. Also, they recap the San Antonio Spurs' game 3 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
June 9, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes face Vegas Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final Game 4 tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' game 4 matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. Who will start in net for Carolina? Will we see substantial lineup changes from coach Rod Brind'Amour? What are the keys for the Canes to bring this series back to Raleigh tied 2-2?
June 8, 2026

Should the Carolina Hurricanes start Brandon Bussi in game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren debate whether the Carolina Hurricanes should make a change in terms of their starting goaltender for game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Has Brandon Bussi earned the opportunity to start after a great relief performance in game 3?
June 8, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes' historic comeback falls short in game 3 in Vegas; New investor wants MLB in Raleigh?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 overtime loss in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. Are there positives to take away despite the comeback falling short? Also, they react to an investor expressing interest in bringing Major League Baseball to Raleigh.
June 5, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes even series at one game apiece heading to Vegas; NBA Finals continue tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to further break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. What are the keys for Carolina as they head west for game 3 in Nevada? Also, they preview game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight in San Antonio.