Episodes

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss what the next steps are for NC State basketball after Will Wade's abrupt departure for LSU. They also preview Duke's matchup with St. John's in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to react to multiple sources confirming NC State coach Will Wade is leaving to return to his former position as head basketball coach at LSU. What does this mean for the Wolfpack moving forward?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the reports confirming Will Wade's exit from NC State basketball after just one season. They also touch on some top UNC coaching candidates denying interest in the job in Chapel Hill.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' road matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, discussing what the Canes can do down the stretch of the regular season to shore up some defensive and goaltending questions. Also, they react to Syracuse women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack's rant about frequently facing UConn in the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the continuing drama surrounding Hubert Davis in Chapel Hill- will he still be the coach at UNC by the end of the day? Also, they ponder whether the current college basketball landscape means the end of Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the continuing drama surrounding Hubert Davis in Chapel Hill- will he still be the coach at UNC by the end of the day? Also, they ponder whether the current college basketball landscape means the end of Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the breaking news of the Carolina Hurricanes participating in the 2026 edition of the NHL Global Series, which will send the Canes to Helsinki, Finland to face the Seattle Kraken in November. Also, they recap Duke basketball's win over TCU to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the conversation around UNC basketball and coach Hubert Davis. Many media sources say Davis' days coaching the Tar Heels are numbered, but should Carolina move on? Also, they react to news of another college basketball coaching hire in the state of North Carolina.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes starting a three-game road trip in Toronto against the Maple Leafs. Can the Canes go get a win against an injury-depleted Leafs team? Also, they look ahead to the second day of action in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the first round games of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament for UNC and Duke. The Tar Heels led the Rams of VCU by as many as 19 points in the second half- what went wrong to lead to their early exit from the tournament? How did Duke deal with a double-digit deficit against a 16 seed and manage to rally?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Duke and UNC basketball's first round games in the NCAA Tournament- how far can each team go in the big dance? Also, they react to LeBron James downplaying interest in owning an NBA expansion team.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' wild 6-5 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. How did the Canes manage to come out on top after a chaotic 3rd period? Also, they discuss the Carolina Panthers signing AJ Dillon, the latest in a string of signings of well-known NFL commodities.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and they discuss the need to bounce back quickly tonight at home against Pittsburgh. They also recap the Charlotte Hornets' big win over the Miami Heat, and react to breaking news regarding a WNBA collective bargaining agreement.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap NC State basketball's 68-66 loss to Texas in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. Why did the Wolfpack's comeback effort fall just short? And how will coach Will Wade approach next season with year one in the rearview mirror?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' upcoming matchups with the Blue Jackets and Penguins, and what the Canes can accomplish in their final 16 regular season games. Also, they react to Duke's Cameron Boozer being overlooked for having good fundamentals.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview NC State basketball's rematch with Texas in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. Can the Wolfpack's experience help them get revenge on the Longhorns? Also, they discuss some of the most intriguing matchups around the bracket.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night, in which Rod Brind'Amour coached his 600th game for the team. Also, they discuss the upcoming vote on the NBA potentially expanding to 32 teams.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the bracket reveal for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Did NC State get what it deserved as an 11 seed playing in Dayton? Can Duke get through a tough region as the top overall seed? And can UNC avoid a first-round upset?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State basketball's standing in the projected NCAA Tournament field after their loss to Virginia, as well as Will Wade shutting down rumors of his return to LSU. They also react to Kyler Murray signing with the Minnesota Vikings as their latest QB reclamation project.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap quarterfinal action from the ACC men's basketball tournament in Charlotte, where UNC's comeback fell short against Clemson, and Duke survived a scare from Florida State. Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues.

Max Goren previews the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the St. Louis Blues at the Lenovo Center. Can Brandon Bussi and the Canes shut down St. Louis and return to their defensive identity? Also, he discusses The Players Tournament getting started from TPC Sawgrass.

Max Goren recaps NC State basketball's 98-88 win over Pittsburgh in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Has the Wolfpack done enough to secure an NCAA Tournament bid? Also, he discusses the Carolina Panthers agreeing to terms with free agent WR John Metchie, a former Alabama teammate of Bryce Young.

Max Goren welcomes in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to discuss NC State basketball on a Wolfpack Wednesday. How much does the Pack need at least one win in the ACC Tournament to bolster their at-large case? Also, he breaks down the latest news in the Maxx Crosby-Ravens trade saga.

Max Goren recaps the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite a late blown lead, the Canes did get the win and avoid disaster. Also, he discusses the Charlotte Hornets' 19-point comeback win on the west coast against the Trail Blazers.