Episodes

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...
NFL Playoffs: Texans Advance, Paul’s Teams Survive + Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Has A Couple Words For The Media
Jan. 13, 2026

NFL Playoffs: Texans Advance, Paul’s Teams Survive + Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Has A Couple Words For The Media

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the latest NFL playoff results, which of Paul's teams are still alive and the controversial ending to last night’s Celtics game. We’re down to 8 teams remaining in the NFL playoffs! Last n...
Are The Carolina Hurricanes Playing Reverse Uno? + WRAL's Brian Murphy Talks Transfer Portal
Jan. 13, 2026

Are The Carolina Hurricanes Playing Reverse Uno? + WRAL's Brian Murphy Talks Transfer Portal

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and they speak with WRAL Sports Reporter Brian Murphy about the transfer portal. The Carolina Hurricanes are currently near the top of the Metropolitan Division, ma...
Carolina Hurricanes hunting for fifth straight win tonight; Headband Darrion Williams has arrived
Jan. 12, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes hunting for fifth straight win tonight; Headband Darrion Williams has arrived

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Detroit Red Wings in the first game of a road back-to-back. Also, they recap the weekend that was in Triangle college basketball, which included a huge bl...
Carolina Panthers' season ends in thrilling Wild Card loss; Elite QBs shine in Wild Card weekend
Jan. 12, 2026

Carolina Panthers' season ends in thrilling Wild Card loss; Elite QBs shine in Wild Card weekend

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 34-31 loss to the LA Rams in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Despite the loss, there are a lot of positive takeaways for Carolina, and Panther fans have many reas...
Carolina Panthers should make early statement against Rams; Previewing a busy Saturday in hoops
Jan. 9, 2026

Carolina Panthers should make early statement against Rams; Previewing a busy Saturday in hoops

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' Wild Card home game against the LA Rams, giving their keys to Carolina proving it belongs and keeping its season alive. Also, they look ahead to Saturday's games for NC ...
Andersen picks up much-needed win for Carolina Hurricanes; Miami will play for the national title
Jan. 9, 2026

Andersen picks up much-needed win for Carolina Hurricanes; Miami will play for the national title

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' third straight win, a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in which Freddie Andersen picked up his first win since November 6th. Also, they break down Miami's Fiesta Bowl ...
UNC encouraging QB competition in 2026; Ole Miss faces Miami in CFP semifinal
Jan. 8, 2026

UNC encouraging QB competition in 2026; Ole Miss faces Miami in CFP semifinal

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley, host and editor for Inside Carolina, to break down the latest updates on UNC's football roster in the transfer portal and the basketball team coming off of a loss at SMU. Also...
Do any Carolina Panthers have the clutch gene? Carolina Hurricanes host ice-cold Ducks
Jan. 8, 2026

Do any Carolina Panthers have the clutch gene? Carolina Hurricanes host ice-cold Ducks

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' mindset heading into their Wild Card playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, and whether they have anyone that possesses the valuable "clutch gene." Also, they previe...