Episodes

Carolina Hurricanes not likely to play Seth Jarvis at center; MLB getting exciting down the stretch
Aug. 26, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes not likely to play Seth Jarvis at center; MLB getting exciting down the stretch

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'amour's latest interview with Adam Gold, in which he expressed opposition to playing Seth Jarvis at center. Also, they touch on the biggest MLB storylines ...
Carolina Panthers have tough roster cuts to make; Two major NFL contract disputes resolved
Aug. 26, 2025

Carolina Panthers have tough roster cuts to make; Two major NFL contract disputes resolved

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down the tough decisions the Carolina Panthers will have to make on roster cut down day, as well as the buzz around a possible Adam Thielen trade. Also, they discuss the contracts handed out to ...
Some perspective on UNC QB Gio Lopez; Tyson Bagent provides our Sound Bite of the Week
Aug. 22, 2025

Some perspective on UNC QB Gio Lopez; Tyson Bagent provides our Sound Bite of the Week

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in JT Crabtree, the voice of South Alabama football, to give the lowdown on UNC's new presumptive starting quarterback, Gio Lopez. Also, Tyson Bagent provides some wise perspective in this wee...
Is the winless preseason concerning for the Carolina Panthers? Football is back!
Aug. 22, 2025

Is the winless preseason concerning for the Carolina Panthers? Football is back!

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' winless preseason after a 19-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Is there cause for concern after the team struggled to score, or is there no reason to worry due to limi...
One week until Triangle college football; CFP changes its selection criteria
Aug. 21, 2025

One week until Triangle college football; CFP changes its selection criteria

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State and UNC football, with just one week remaining before college football kicks off in the Triangle. Also, they react to the College Football Playoff changing the way they evaluate team ...
Last chance for Carolina Panthers backups to secure a roster spot; Odds favor Raleigh as MLB expansion destination
Aug. 21, 2025

Last chance for Carolina Panthers backups to secure a roster spot; Odds favor Raleigh as MLB expansion destination

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss which Carolina Panthers could secure a spot for themselves on the opening day roster with their performances in tonight's final preseason game against the Steelers. Also, they react to betting...
NC State football names its 2025 captains; MLB streaming rights get more fragmented
Aug. 20, 2025

NC State football names its 2025 captains; MLB streaming rights get more fragmented

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to discuss NC State football naming its captains ahead of the season opener against ECU. Also, they break down MLB's plan for the future of the league's st...
How much money is needed to compete in college football? Plus a Panthers training camp fight
Aug. 20, 2025

How much money is needed to compete in college football? Plus a Panthers training camp fight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss recent claims from Virginia Tech's athletic department that they need north of an additional $50 million to compete in college football. Also, they touch on a scuffle from Carolina Panthers tr...
Manny Diaz has ideas for the future of college football; MLB starts the pitch clock on expansion
Aug. 19, 2025

Manny Diaz has ideas for the future of college football; MLB starts the pitch clock on expansion

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss quotes from Manny Diaz, Duke football head coach, who shared his thoughts on the future of college football and the playoff on the Adam Gold Show. Also, they react to news about MLB commission...
Carolina Panthers have confidence despite lack of preseason results; Rich Eisen provides ESPN nostalgia
Aug. 19, 2025

Carolina Panthers have confidence despite lack of preseason results; Rich Eisen provides ESPN nostalgia

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' preparation in the final week of the NFL preseason, and how the team is showing confidence despite previous preseason performances. Also, they touch on the throwback Spo...
Big Ten provides the latest CFP expansion proposal; Scottie Scheffler wins the BMW Championship
Aug. 18, 2025

Big Ten provides the latest CFP expansion proposal; Scottie Scheffler wins the BMW Championship

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the latest College Football Playoff expansion proposal from the Big Ten, which would see 24 or 28 teams make the field. Also, they try to come up with a fitting nickname for Scottie Scheffler ...
Carolina Panthers face injury trouble in preseason loss to Houston; Another CFP expansion proposal
Aug. 18, 2025

Carolina Panthers face injury trouble in preseason loss to Houston; Another CFP expansion proposal

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans in their second preseason game of 2025. They also react to the recent CFP expansion proposal from the Big Ten, which could see the playoff ...
High School OT Bulldog Bash tonight; Sound Bite of the Week courtesy of NIU's Thomas Hammock
Aug. 15, 2025

High School OT Bulldog Bash tonight; Sound Bite of the Week courtesy of NIU's Thomas Hammock

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in High School OT Senior Editor Joel Bryant to discuss tonight's High School OT Bulldog Bash, the latest of the high school football jamborees in the Triangle. Also, NIU football Head Coach Th...
Carolina Panthers starters have an opportunity to shine in Houston; Full NBA schedule released
Aug. 15, 2025

Carolina Panthers starters have an opportunity to shine in Houston; Full NBA schedule released

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' final preparations as they head into their second preseason game against the Houston Texans. Also, they touch on the new NBA broadcast environment after the league's ful...
Updates from UNC football training camp; When will Duke and NC State lose their first games?
Aug. 14, 2025

Updates from UNC football training camp; When will Duke and NC State lose their first games?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley for the latest updates out of UNC football training camp. Also, they discuss when the first losses may come for Duke and NC State this fall. This podcast i...
How Tom Dundon's NBA purchase might affect MLB in Raleigh; Revisiting the Chuba Hubbard extension
Aug. 14, 2025

How Tom Dundon's NBA purchase might affect MLB in Raleigh; Revisiting the Chuba Hubbard extension

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Tom Dundon's purchase of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, and how it could affect the chances of the Carolina Hurricanes' owner brining a baseball team to Raleigh. Also, they assert that last...
Wilson Tobs win the CPL title; How to avoid getting in trouble on Venmo
Aug. 13, 2025

Wilson Tobs win the CPL title; How to avoid getting in trouble on Venmo

Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Coastal Plain League Commissioner Chip Allen to wrap up the CPL season and discuss where the league is headed moving forward. Also, they touch on the Venmo drama surrounding Oklahoma QB ...
Carolina Panthers have depth questions; Could we see a college football RedZone?
Aug. 13, 2025

Carolina Panthers have depth questions; Could we see a college football RedZone?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' roster depth as they continue to prepare for the regular season, specifically when it comes to some positions of need on defense. Also, they ponder whether a college foo...
Duke predicted as NC's best college football team; The NBA/NFL Christmas Day rivalry
Aug. 12, 2025

Duke predicted as NC's best college football team; The NBA/NFL Christmas Day rivalry

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to a CBS Sports article listing Duke as North Carolina's best college football team heading into the 2025 season. Also, they discuss the NBA's counterstrike to the NFL's Christmas Day triplehead...
Jalen Coker making his case to be a starter for the Carolina Panthers; Another update to the sports streaming landscape
Aug. 12, 2025

Jalen Coker making his case to be a starter for the Carolina Panthers; Another update to the sports streaming landscape

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to discuss the Carolina Panthers' preseason, specifically when it comes to Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker's roles at wide receiver. Also, they lambast the state of sports streaming in the wak...
Jimbo Fisher and Jon Gruden eye coaching returns; NC State committed to maximizing revenue share
Aug. 11, 2025

Jimbo Fisher and Jon Gruden eye coaching returns; NC State committed to maximizing revenue share

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to recent news of Jimbo Fisher and Jon Gruden expressing interest in returning to coaching, particularly in the ACC and SEC. Also, they discuss NC State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan emphasizin...
Major takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' preseason-opening loss to Cleveland
Aug. 11, 2025

Major takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' preseason-opening loss to Cleveland

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' 30-10 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Browns on Friday night, and what, if anything, it means for the team moving forward. They also bring in Dennis Cox, host of The ...
High School OT Jamboree kicks off this weekend; Arena football coach provides our Soundbite of the Week
Aug. 8, 2025

High School OT Jamboree kicks off this weekend; Arena football coach provides our Soundbite of the Week

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in High School OT's Joel Bryant to discuss HSOT's jamboree taking place this weekend at Wake Forest High School. Also, Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy provides our Soundbite of the Week....
The first Carolina Panthers preseason gameday of 2025; UNC football revamping tailgate experience
Aug. 8, 2025

The first Carolina Panthers preseason gameday of 2025; UNC football revamping tailgate experience

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss what they expect to see from the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. Also, they talk about UNC's new effort to enhance the football game day experience wi...