Episodes

Aug. 11, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin ranked the 12th best defenseman in the NHL

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin was accurately placed in an NHL ranking of the league’s top 20 d-men.
Aug. 11, 2026

Carolina Panthers’ continued rise depends on Bryce Young and Brad Idzik

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Bryce Young being expected to play in this week’s preseason game against Buffalo. How much of the team’s success this season depends on him taking another step, as well as Brad Idzik flourishing in his first year as the offensive play caller?
Aug. 11, 2026

Which college football positions are making the most on the open market?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to reported payments made to college football transfers at various positions. Which positions are making the most money, and are the numbers getting out of hand?
Aug. 10, 2026

ECU football coach Blake Harrell is ready for kickoff in 2026

ECU football coach Blake Harrell joins Tim Donnelly on the Hiester Automotive Group Hotline to discuss his upcoming season leading the Pirates. How can they build off of a nine-win season and compete to win the American Conference?
Aug. 10, 2026

Dave Canales is learning from previous preseason mistakes with Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers starters being slated to play in the team’s next preseason game. Has Dave Canales learned from previous missteps in his first two preseasons as head coach?
Aug. 7, 2026

What are the biggest takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' Hall of Fame Game victory?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren welcome on Chris Lea and Pat Welter of WRAL to discuss their experiences at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. What were the most apparent takeaways for them watching the first game action of the Carolina Panthers' season?
Aug. 6, 2026

UNC football still has a lot to figure out during training camp

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football head coach Bill Belichick still has a lot of competition for starting spots, but will also have to navigate around Stephen Belichick being away from the team on medical leave.
Aug. 5, 2026

Who will emerge as the starting quarterback for Duke football?

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss Duke football starting training camp after winning the ACC Championship in 2025, with head coach Manny Diaz trying to figure out his starting quarterback.
Aug. 5, 2026

Price paid by Carolina Panthers for Bryce Young trade keeps looking worse

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox revisit the Carolina Panthers trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and selecting Bryce Young, and how the Chicago Bears continue to look better and better after the trade.
Aug. 4, 2026

How will UNC football look with Bobby Petrino running the offense?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football head coach Bill Belichick brought in Bobby Petrino to run the North Carolina football offense.
Aug. 4, 2026

Carolina Panthers release their first depth chart of training camp

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers releasing their first depth chart of training camp and if anything stands out for head coach Dave Canales.
Aug. 4, 2026

Former Charlotte Hornets guard Devonté Graham talks playing career, giving back to Raleigh community

Tim Donnelly is joined by former Charlotte Hornets and Kansas basketball guard Devonté Graham to discuss his playing career from Kansas to the NBA, playing overseas, but also why it's important to give back to the Raleigh community with Devonté Graham Day.
Aug. 3, 2026

Carolina Panthers get ready for the Hall of Fame Game

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers preparing for the Hall of Fame Game, and how Bryce Young has looked during training camp.
July 31, 2026

Do the Carolina Panthers need to make a move for a wide receiver?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss what the Carolina Panthers should do at the wide receiver position in the wake of the Chris Brazzell II injury: sign a veteran WR, or promote a rising talent out of training camp?
July 30, 2026

Ranking the most indispensable players for the Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss which players the Carolina Panthers would most hate to lose, with a few players already going down with injuries early in training camp.
July 30, 2026

Checking in on the first season of the Zebulon Devil Dogz in the Coastal Plain League

Tim Donnelly sits down with Chip Allen, commissioner of the Coastal Plain League, at the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs to discuss the big stories from around the league, including legendary alumni and new teams making a splash.
July 29, 2026

Xavier Legette may get one more chance at a significant role for Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the latest news out of Carolina Panthers training camp, including a wide receiver injury that may thrust Xavier Legette into a more significant role than originally intended for this season.
July 29, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes' contract efficiency ranked best in NHL

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Macklin Celebrini becoming the new highest-paid player in the NHL, as well as a ranking in the Athletic which ranks the Carolina Hurricanes' contract efficiency #1 in the NHL.
July 29, 2026

Will NC State football finally win 10 games in 2026?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss NC State football on the Wolfpack's first day of fall camp. Is this finally the year that coach Dave Doeren leads his team to 10 wins?
July 28, 2026

UNC football GM Michael Lombardi is in hot water right now

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave by The University of North Carolina for reported human resources complaints. Also, UNC football under Lombardi and head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly being investigated by the College Sports Commission.
July 28, 2026

Carolina Panthers go through first day of training camp

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the beginning of Carolina Panthers training camp, including the Panthers being in pads for the first time during training camp as they continue to deal with injury scares.
July 27, 2026

Carolina Panthers being investigated by the NFLPA for Nic Scourton injury

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the beginning of Carolina Panthers training camp, including the injuries to Nic Scourton, and how the NFL Players Association is looking into the injury and if the Panthers and head coach Dave Canales violated league rules for contact allowed at practice.
July 27, 2026

UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid administrative leave by North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave by The University of North Carolina for reported human resources complaints. Also, UNC football under head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly being investigated by the College Sports Commission.
July 24, 2026

Who will win the QB competition for UNC football?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football head coach Bill Belichick says North Carolina football has four quarterbacks who are all competing for the starting quarterback role, and how Bill Belichick needs to narrow the competition down as quickly as possible for the betterment of the team.