Episodes

Trying to say something nice about the Carolina Panthers
Sept. 17, 2025

Trying to say something nice about the Carolina Panthers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren try to bring some positivity and say something nice about the Carolina Panthers' season thus far. Also, they touch on the true cost of watching sports in the modern era. This podcast is presented by H...
Previewing the matchups in Triangle Prove-It Week; MLB expansion update from Rob Manfred
Sept. 17, 2025

Previewing the matchups in Triangle Prove-It Week; MLB expansion update from Rob Manfred

Paul Ihander & Max Goren dive into some crucial matchups in Triangle college football- NC State takes its undefeated record on the road to Durham to face Duke, and Bill Belichick's UNC Tar Heels will face its first Power 4 ro...
Is NC State football ready for the spotlight ahead of matchup with Duke?
Sept. 16, 2025

Is NC State football ready for the spotlight ahead of matchup with Duke?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to preview NC State football's big Triangle matchup with the Duke Blue Devils. Are the Wolfpack ready for more national attention after a 3-0 start? Also, ...
Offensive line injuries will test the Carolina Panthers' depth
Sept. 16, 2025

Offensive line injuries will test the Carolina Panthers' depth

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss injuries to Carolina Panthers offensive linemen Austin Corbett and Robert Hunt, and whether a position group that was considered deep in the preseason will be able to keep up in the face of ad...
It's "Prove It Week" in college football; Scottie Scheffler continues to make history
Sept. 15, 2025

It's "Prove It Week" in college football; Scottie Scheffler continues to make history

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the importance of the upcoming week in college football for a number of local teams- NC State faces Duke, UNC has a tough road test against UCF, and ECU takes on a good BYU team. Also, they to...
Comeback falls short for Carolina Panthers in Arizona; First P4 football coaches fired
Sept. 15, 2025

Comeback falls short for Carolina Panthers in Arizona; First P4 football coaches fired

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a wild, 27-22 Carolina Panthers loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Did the presnap operations improve? How can the team learn to start on time and prevent playing from behind? Also, they discuss coa...
Will we see progress for the Carolina Panthers against Arizona in Week Two?
Sept. 12, 2025

Will we see progress for the Carolina Panthers against Arizona in Week Two?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' week two matchup against the Arizona Cardinals- will Carolina be able to speed up their presnap operation? Will their highly drafted edge rushers see more action? They w...
NC State football comes back from double digits again; Raleigh needs to get ready for MLB bid
Sept. 12, 2025

NC State football comes back from double digits again; Raleigh needs to get ready for MLB bid

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap NC State football's 34-24 win on the road at Wake Forest, highlighting the key performers that led the Wolfpack to their second double-digit comeback in as many games. Also, they touch on the la...
Carolina Panthers going back to basics ahead of week two; MLB expansion candidate drops out
Sept. 11, 2025

Carolina Panthers going back to basics ahead of week two; MLB expansion candidate drops out

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers going back to basics to try to get things on track after a rough week one. Also, they react to an MLB expansion candidate dropping out, and what that could mean for Ralei...
NC State and Wake Forest football take the national stage tonight
Sept. 11, 2025

NC State and Wake Forest football take the national stage tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Thursday night standalone college football matchup between the NC State Wolfpack and Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem- will NC State be able to stop Wake Forest's running attack?...
Manny Diaz and Duke football find valuable lessons in loss to Illinois
Sept. 10, 2025

Manny Diaz and Duke football find valuable lessons in loss to Illinois

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Duke football coach Manny Diaz's comments in the wake of the Blue Devils' loss to Illinois. What did they learn from a lackluster second half against a strong opponent? What adjustments will ...
Xavier Legette hopefully not the latest miss for the Carolina Panthers at WR; ACC releases its basketball schedule
Sept. 10, 2025

Xavier Legette hopefully not the latest miss for the Carolina Panthers at WR; ACC releases its basketball schedule

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette, pondering whether or not he's the latest in a long list of wasted opportunites for the Panthers to bolster their receiving corps. Also, they get...
It's a short week for NC State and Wake Forest football; Who is MLB's most exciting player?
Sept. 9, 2025

It's a short week for NC State and Wake Forest football; Who is MLB's most exciting player?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Matt Chazanow, voice of the NC State Wolfpack, to preview the upcoming Thursday night matchup between the Pack and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston Salem. Also, they discuss who cou...
Dave Canales tells Carolina Panthers fans what they already know about Week 1 loss
Sept. 9, 2025

Dave Canales tells Carolina Panthers fans what they already know about Week 1 loss

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales' quotes about the season opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars- he reviewed the tape and found a lot of things that fans already saw on Sunday. Also, t...
NC State holds off Virginia in a shootout; UNC takes care of business against Charlotte
Sept. 8, 2025

NC State holds off Virginia in a shootout; UNC takes care of business against Charlotte

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to NC State football's 35-31 win against Virginia, and what the Wolfpack's performance might mean heading into a short week and a road test at Wake Forest. Also, they discuss UNC beating Charlot...
Carolina Panthers lose fourth straight season opener in disappointing performance against Jacksonville
Sept. 8, 2025

Carolina Panthers lose fourth straight season opener in disappointing performance against Jacksonville

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars to kick off their 2025 season. Why do the Panthers struggle to put it together in week one? Also, they touch on other positive new...
Previewing Duke's massive game against Illinois; Sound Bite of the Week
Sept. 5, 2025

Previewing Duke's massive game against Illinois; Sound Bite of the Week

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in David Schumate, voice of the Duke Blue Devils, to preview Duke football's huge non-conference matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Also, they wrap up with some news and notes, as w...
A final preview of the Carolina Panthers opener in Jacksonville; Belichick bans Patriots scouts
Sept. 5, 2025

A final preview of the Carolina Panthers opener in Jacksonville; Belichick bans Patriots scouts

Paul Ihander & Max Goren give one final preview into the Carolina Panthers' upcoming opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, predicting what might happen with a lot of questions heading into Sunday's matchup. Also, they reac...
Was the blowout loss to TCU rock bottom for UNC football?
Sept. 4, 2025

Was the blowout loss to TCU rock bottom for UNC football?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC football's blowout loss to TCU, and where the Tar Heels can go from here with Charlotte on the horizon. Also, they touch on Charles Barkley ca...
No more questions about the Dave Canales-Bryce Young relationship; Cowboys and Eagles to kick off the NFL season
Sept. 4, 2025

No more questions about the Dave Canales-Bryce Young relationship; Cowboys and Eagles to kick off the NFL season

Paul Ihander & Max Goren start with a little Carolina Hurricanes jersey talk, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the new away jersey reveal, before jumping into the Carolina Panthers' final preparations for the season opener ...
Previewing NC State and Virginia's non-conference matchup; Will Charlotte be the first win for Bill Belichick?
Sept. 3, 2025

Previewing NC State and Virginia's non-conference matchup; Will Charlotte be the first win for Bill Belichick?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to preview NC State football's first Power 4 matchup of the season against Virginia. Also, they discuss who will be the first team to drop a game against B...
Dave Canales ready for Carolina Panthers' opener in Jacksonville; Manny Diaz has jokes
Sept. 3, 2025

Dave Canales ready for Carolina Panthers' opener in Jacksonville; Manny Diaz has jokes

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' preparation with less than a week to go until their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also, they react to quotes from Manny Diaz on the Duke Football Show ...
Carolina Panthers bring back Hunter Renfrow; Who was the best ACC QB in Week 1?
Sept. 2, 2025

Carolina Panthers bring back Hunter Renfrow; Who was the best ACC QB in Week 1?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the news of the Carolina Panthers bringing back Hunter Renfrow on a one-year deal after Jalen Coker injured his quad in practice and landed on injured reserve. Also, they debate who the top p...
UNC football blown out by TCU to kick off the Bill Belichick era
Sept. 2, 2025

UNC football blown out by TCU to kick off the Bill Belichick era

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the North Carolina Tar Heels' 48-14 loss to TCU to kick off Bill Belichick's tenure as head coach. What went wrong for Carolina after a clinical opening drive? They also welcome in Dennis Cox,...