Episodes

Oct. 17, 2023

When will Brian Burns be traded by Carolina Panthers?; Adam Thielen resurgence

When will the Carolina Panthers trade Brian Burns? Will Jeremy Chinn and/or Derrick Brown be traded? Plus, more about Duke football and QB Riley Leonard as they prepare for a top-25 matchup at Florida State football, if Wake Forest football & NC State football will make bowl games, and more. Plus, Adam Thielen is having the best season of his career in his first season with the Carolina Panthers.
Oct. 17, 2023

Where MJ Morris can improve for NC State football; NC Legislature to discuss conference realignment

What can NC State QB MJ Morris learn the most during the bye week and just five total starts in his college career? Also, the North Carolina Legislature is going to discuss conference realignment that would involve public universities in the State of North Carolina, and what guidelines could be put in place to ensure that schools aren't left behind when it comes to realignment.
Oct. 17, 2023

The time for Carolina Panthers to trade Brian Burns is now

The time for the Carolina Panthers to trade OLD/Edge Brian Burns is now, and all moves made by General Manager Scott Fitterer, owner David Tepper, and head coach Frank Reich should be made with the future of Bryce Young in mind. Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich turned over play calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, and it's now on Brown to bring the best out of rookie QB Bryce Young.
Oct. 17, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes disrespected by national hockey media; Confidence & Concerns

ESPN put out a list of their projected top-100 players for the 2023-2024 NHL season, and only three Carolina Hurricanes players were on the list: Jaccob Slavin at 79, Brian Burns at 61, and Sebastian Aho at 22. Tim Donnelly points out how this doesn't match up for a team that many consider to be the favorite to win the Stanley Cup.
Oct. 16, 2023

North Carolina football team that had best weekend; pre-season AP Top 25 poll

On this week's edition of 'The Podium,' Tim Donnelly left Wake Forest football off the podium, gave NC State football the bronze, Duke football the silver, and UNC football the gold after North Carolina beat Miami football. Also, the preseason AP Top 25 poll for men's basketball was released, and UNC basketball was ranked 19th, and Duke basketball was ranked 2nd.
Oct. 16, 2023

Tez Walker makes UNC football a College Football Playoff contender

UNC football WR Tez Walker makes North Carolina football a legit College Football Playoff Contender because he adds the big play threat for QB Drake Maye, which allows other players to get favorable matchups. Tim Donnelly says that winning the ACC football championship is within reach, and a trip to the CFP is plausible. Also, NC State football's offense struggled in a 24-3 loss to Duke football, and the offense looked the same in the second start for MJ Morris as it did with Brennan Armstrong.
Oct. 16, 2023

Carolina Panthers need to start trading assets; Carolina Hurricanes struggle to start season

The Carolina Panthers are entering their bye week, and after starting the season 0-6, the Panthers must look at their roster and start trading away players to gather assets and draft capitol. The Carolina Hurricanes have started the year 2-1-0, but have not played to their standards, but Teuvo Teravainen is off to a hot start with four goals in three games.
Oct. 16, 2023

Frank Reich giving up play calling best thing for Bryce Young;

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is giving up play calling duties to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Tim Donnelly said this is a chance for Bryce Young to really unlock his full potential, and a chance for Young and the offense to grow. Donnelly also points out that Frank Reich essentially benched himself. Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young is starting to look like a good quarterback that is stuck on a bad team with a roster around him that isn't good, and has very few contributors ou...
Oct. 13, 2023

Previewing NC State football at Duke football, UNC football vs Miami football, ACC football

With a big weekend of college football in the ACC, Tim Donnelly previews ACC football, including Duke football vs NC State football, Miami football at UNC football, Louisville football and Florida State football, and why North Carolina football will be doing scoreboard watching.
Oct. 13, 2023

Bold predictions for Duke vs NC state, UNC vs Miami, Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins

Tim Donnelly makes real bold predictions for UNC football vs Miami football, Duke football vs NC State football, and the Carolina Panthers vs the Miami Dolphins.
Oct. 13, 2023

Friday the 13th scenarios for Duke, UNC, NC State, Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes

On Friday the 13th, what are 'scariest scenarios' for the Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, NC State football, NC State basketball, UNC football, UNC basketball, Duke football, and Duke basketball.
Oct. 13, 2023

What would be a successful weekend for Bryce Young? Do the Carolina Panthers have a chance vs Miami Dolphins?

What would be a successful weekend for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young? Tim Donnelly points out two areas where he'd like to see Bryce Young improve and show progress against the Miami Dolphins. Can the Carolina Panthers pull off an upset against the Miami Dolphins? The Carolina Panthers will be without both starting safeties in Von Bell and Xavier Woods, and without starting CB Jaycee Horn, as well as LB Shaq Thompson. Tim Donnelly points out that it might be up to guys like Brian Burns and D...
Oct. 12, 2023

Confidence & Concerns for ACC football teams in North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox each discuss what concerns them about, and what they're confident in when it comes to NC State football, UNC football, Duke Football, and Wake Forest football.
Oct. 12, 2023

Comparing Carolina Panthers & David Tepper to the Carolina Hurricanes & Tom Dundon

David Tepper took over as owner of the Carolina Panthers the same year, 2018, that Tom Dundon took over as owner of the Carolina Hurricanes. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox compare and contrast how the Hurricanes have been successful during that stretch, and how the Panthers struggle throughout the organization.
Oct. 12, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes look strong, and will only get better; Best ways to help Bryce Young

The Carolina Hurricanes won their season, 5-3, over the Ottawa Senators at home at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Tim Donnelly said it wasn't a perfect game 1 of the 2023-2024 NHL season, but the makings of a team that is capable of winning a Stanley Cup are there with stars like Sebastian Aho, Jaccob Slavin, Teuvo Teravainen, and others, and newcomers like Mike Bunting & Dmitry Orlov. Former NFL & NC State football QB Mike Glennon discussed how the Carolina Panthers can best help their rookie QB on...
Oct. 12, 2023

Benching Bryce Young would be a bad move by Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young has struggled at the start of his career, there have been rumblings if head coach Frank Reich didn't want to select Bryce Young in the 2023 NFL Draft. Tim Donnelly points out that the Carolina Panthers should not bench Bryce Young, and that a decision to do so by owner David Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitter, or head coach Frank Reich would be a bad one.
Oct. 11, 2023

New faces on the Carolina Hurricanes roster; Canes are the Stanley Cup favorite for Vegas

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the new additions to the Carolina Hurricanes roster for the 2023-24 season, the depth they have in defensemen, and how that can contribute to the team's success and Hurricanes Winger Andrei Svechnikov to miss the start of the season due to his ACL injury dating back to last season. Also, Tim and Dennis discuss what's the next step for Hurricanes Center Sebastian Aho in contributing to a Stanley Cup run. Plus, according to Las Vegas, the...
Oct. 11, 2023

Why can't David Tepper be more like Tom Dundon; Hurricanes.com reporter Walt Ruff

Adam Gold, the host of the Adam Gold Show, the Hurricanes' pregame show, the Stromwatch, and postgame show, the Aftermath, joined Tim Donnelly to make a side-by-side comparison of Carolina Panther owner David Tepper and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon. They discussed why Tepper can't be more like Dundon regarding how they've set their respective teams up for success. Adam points out that the difference between the two franchises has been found in the coaching. Also, Hurricanes.com reporter...
Oct. 11, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes General Manager and President, Don Waddell discusses the 2023-24 season

Carolina Hurricanes General Manager and President Don Waddell joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the team's offseason moves, the expectations for the upcoming season, and his thoughts on the new additions to the roster. Waddell also discusses the team's young players and how they've continued to develop during their time here in Carolina. He is optimistic about the team's chances of success in 2023-24 and believes the Hurricanes are a contender for the Stanley Cup.
Oct. 11, 2023

Carolina Hurricanes Opening Night vs. Ottawa Senators; Hurricanes Play-By-Play Commentator Mike Maniscalco

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox are live from PNC Arena as the Carolina Hurricanes begin their 2023-24 season tonight against the Ottawa Senators. The Hurricanes are off an Eastern Conference Final appearance in the last, and they have a lot of talent on the current roster, led by Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Brent Burns. Tim and Dennis preview tonight's game and discuss how the team can make a statement in the season's early going. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play commentator on...
Oct. 10, 2023

Questionable decisions about the Carolina Panthers; Latest on Duke QB Riley Leonard

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discusses questionable decisions by the Carolina Panthers, including they WR Terrace Marshall Jr. played 0 snaps vs. the Detroit Lions despite being dressed for the game. Also, the latest on Duke football QB Riley Leonard as he's recovering from an ankle injury before facing NC State football.
Oct. 10, 2023

The case for NC State football's Payton Wilson to be National Defensive Player of the Year

Tim Donnelly states his case why NC State football LB Payton Wilson should be in consideration, and win, the National Defensive Player of the Year.
Oct. 10, 2023

Andrei Svechikov out for season opener for Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov won't play in the season opener for the Carolina Hurricanes as he's not been medically cleared to play in the 2023-2024 season yet after tearing his ACL towards the end of the 2022-2023 NHL Season. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox predict season awards for the Carolina Hurricanes, and expect breakout seasons for Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and others.
Oct. 10, 2023

Carolina Panthers must accept they're in a rebuild

The Carolina Panthers have to accept that they're in rebuild, and every move they make the rest of the season from Owner David Tepper, General Manager Scott Fitterer, and head coach Frank Reich must be done with the future and rookie QB Bryce Young in mind. The Carolina Panthers from owner David Tepper, to General Manager Scott Fitterer, to head coach Frank Reich, to QB Bryce Young are not on the same page, and the lack of cohesion from top to bottom is the worst spot a franchise can be in the ...