Episodes

May 19, 2026

Montreal is the ECF opponent for the Carolina Hurricanes; Controversy at NCHSAA track championships

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Montreal Canadiens winning game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they look ahead to the matchup between the Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. Also, they discuss an early celebration controversy from the NCHSAA track and field championships that's garnering national attention.
May 18, 2026

Wake Tech baseball is heading to the NJCAA World Series; Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in DJ Russ, head coach of Wake Tech baseball, to discuss the Eagles' second half surge into the NJCAA World Series. Also, they discuss Englishman Aaron Rai's PGA Championship title, and the influence Tiger Woods had on this generation of golfers as they were growing up,
May 18, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes' ECF opponent will be determined tonight; Tershawn Wharton out indefinitely for Carolina Panthers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview game 7 between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, with the winner moving on to face the Carolina Hurricanes the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, they react to the news of Carolina Panthers DL Terhsawn Wharton getting neck surgery- was rookie Lee Hunter drafted to fill his spot?
May 15, 2026

Carolina Panthers will play three primetime games in 2026; Drake disses LeBron James in new albums

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the NFL schedule release, including the Carolina Panthers blowing up opponents' mascots and other teams' creative releases on social media. Also, they discuss Drake's three new albums and his latest diss on LeBron James.
May 15, 2026

Potential ECF schedules released for Carolina Hurricanes; MLB relocation rumors squashed in Tampa?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the NHL releasing schedule scenarios for the Eastern Conference Final, wherein the Carolina Hurricanes will host game 1 on Tuesday or Thursday next week. Also, they discuss what a Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal could mean for Raleigh's chances at getting a Major League Baseball team.
May 13, 2026

Can NC State basketball get back to the NCAA Tournament?; Victor Wembanyama is leading the San Antonio Spurs

Paul Ihander brings in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to talk NC State football, men’s basketball, and baseball’s final regular season weekend on a Wolfpack Wednesday. He also talks the possibility of measuring in-game impact beyond a box score, considering the performance of Victor Wembanyama in Tuesday’s San Antonio win over Minnesota in the NBA Playoffs.
May 13, 2026

ACC and College Football Playoff expansion; Carolina Hurricanes wait for their next opponent

Paul Ihander discusses the ACC’s support of the college football playoff expansion to 24 teams and the breaking of sports traditions. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes long wait for their next opponent continues as the NHL postseason trudges on thanks to a fluky Buffalo goal over Montreal.
May 12, 2026

NBA Playoffs are filled with off-court drama; College Football Playoff should only expand to 16 teams

Dennis Cox discusses how much of the NBA discussion is about what takes place off the court and how the focus needs to be on the court with the NBA Playoffs taking place. Plus, Dennis agrees with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey about the College Football Playoff when it comes to expansion.
May 12, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes sign Mark Jankowski to a 2-year extension; NFL Schedule release

Dennis Cox discusses the Carolina Hurricanes signing Mark Jankowski to a 2-year contract extension, and how it impacts their Stanley Cup Playoff window. Plus, the NFL is slowing releasing the 2026 schedule dates, and why Dennis doesn't want the Carolina Panthers to play on a particular weekend.
May 11, 2026

Is concern warranted for Carolina Hurricanes' top line? Lee Hunter standing out at Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss whether fans should express concern about the Carolina Hurricanes' top forward line's lack of production, or have faith that they will get going in the Eastern Conference Final. Also, they react to the Carolina Panthers' draft picks' weekend at rookie minicamp, pointing out a potential contributor on defense in Lee Hunter.
May 11, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes start playoffs 8-0 with second round sweep of Philadelphia

Dennis Cox & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' game 4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, completing a second round sweep to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs 8-0. They also debate pundits and fans that claim Carolina has had an easy path to the conference final.
May 8, 2026

Carolina Panthers begin rookie mini camp; Carolina Hurricanes won't be pushed around

Dennis Cox discusses which Carolina Panthers rookie he's most excited about watching during rookie mini camp. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes won't get pushed around by the opponents after a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
May 8, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers with a 4-1 win in Game 3

Dennis Cox discusses the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1, to take a 3-0 series lead in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
May 7, 2026

Two new sports sanctioned in NC high schools; Does Xavier Legette still have a role for the Carolina Panthers?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Joel Bryant, managing editor of HighSchoolOT, to break down girls flag football and boys volleyball being sanctioned as North Carolina high school sports. Also, they discuss Xavier Legette's role with the Carolina Panthers in an increasingly crowded wide receiver room.
May 7, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes seeking commanding 3-0 series lead in Philly; NBA playoffs getting to the good part

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' opportunity to take a 3-0 series lead in Philadelphia against the Flyers in round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, they recap all the NBA playoff action from last night, and look ahead to a potential clash of titans in the Western Conference Final.
May 6, 2026

A full NC State check-in on Wolfpack Wednesday; Top seeds defend home court in the NBA playoffs

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to get a full upate on all things NC State football, basketball and baseball on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they discuss the latest action in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
May 6, 2026

Pundits continue to doubt the Carolina Hurricanes; More change coming to college football?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and whether pundits and media personalities are starting to come around on the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, they react to some proposed changes to college football's schedule and postseason from the AFCA.
May 5, 2026

Second round of NBA playoffs is underway; ABS is coming to college baseball

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs getting underway, with the New York Knicks blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves stealing game 1 on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. Also, they react to ABS technology being adopted by the SEC in college baseball.
May 5, 2026

Taylor Hall scores in OT to give Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 series lead over Philadelphia Flyers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers in game 2 of their second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs; how did the Canes respond to their first deficit of the playoffs? Also, they welcome in 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider Adam Gold for further perspective on the win, as well as the series as a whole as it heads north to Philadelphia.
May 4, 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs getting messy in the second round; NBA eliminations reveal teams' ceilings

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Stanley Cup Playoff action from over the weekend, including the Canadiens winning game 7 over the Lightning with only nine shots on goal and a crazy game between the Wild and Avalanche. Also, they discuss how some NBA playoff eliminations reveal the true ceilings for certain teams.
May 4, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes looking for 2-0 second round series lead tonight; Paul McNeil Jr. returning to NC State

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' round 2, game 2 matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. After a dominant victory in game 1 on Saturday, can the Canes continue to lean on their experience to take a 2-0 series lead? Also, they react to Paul McNeil Jr. announcing his return to NC State basketball for a third season.
May 1, 2026

Duke basketball strikes deal with Amazon Prime; MLB expansion looming as labor talks continue

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Duke basketball's partnership with Amazon Prime, which will see the streaming service exclusively broadcast three Blue Devil non-conference games next season. Also, they discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs, as well as MLB expansion buzz, as players and owners negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement.
May 1, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 1 scheduled for Saturday night

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Game 1 of the second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers, which is now scheduled for a Saturday night in Raleighwood. They also welcome in 99.9 The Fan's Adam Gold for more analysis on the series as a whole.
April 30, 2026

ACC baseball reaching the home stretch of conference play; Duke basketball lands top international prospect

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Daron Vaught, host of ACC Baseball etc. and voice of college baseball on ESPN, to discuss the ACC baseball landscape as we reach the home stretch of conference play. How many ACC teams will be selected for the NCAA Tournament? Also, they react to Duke landing a commitment from highly-touted international prospect Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, as well as Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan's comments on their most recent draft class.