Episodes

Aug. 7, 2025

Three weeks until NC State football hosts ECU; Updates from Darian Mensah and Bill Belichick

Paul Ihander & Max Goren bring in Pack Pride's Cory Smith to discuss NC State football's training camp with their opening game against ECU just three weeks away. Also, they react to the latest soundbites from Duke QB Darian M...
Aug. 7, 2025

NC Courage suddenly fire Sean Nahas; Carolina Panthers' preseason prep continues

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold to discuss the NC Courage suddenly firing their head coach, Sean Nahas, in the middle of the playoff hunt. Also, they continue to prepare you for the Carolina Panthers' first pres...
Aug. 6, 2025

Kirk McKnight on The Voices of Hockey; Is anything less than an ACC title a disappointment for Clemson?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Kirk McKnight, author of "The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth," to discuss the history of hockey broadcasting and the great voices included in his book. ...
Aug. 6, 2025

Shedeur Sanders will start against the Carolina Panthers in preseason opener; NC State assistant coach gets a warm welcome

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the news that Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns starting QB against the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener. Also, they react to an NC State assistant coach getting a warm N...
Aug. 5, 2025

Which Triangle football team has the most pressure in 2025?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss which Triangle football program is feeling the most pressure as the 2025 season looms around the corner- UNC, Duke or NC State? This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium ...
Aug. 5, 2025

Dave Canales and Bryce Young building trust heading into year two; No NCAA Tournament expansion in 2026

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the latest updates out of Carolina Panthers training camp, where coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young are building a strong relationship heading into their second season together. A...
Aug. 4, 2025

Takeaways from Carolina Panthers fan fest; WNBA rejecting a move to Boston?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Dennis Cox, host of 99.9 The Fan's Panthers Playbook, to discuss his main takeaways from Carolina Panthers fan fest this past weekend. Also, they lambast the WNBA for the league's reacti...
Aug. 4, 2025

Recapping an unexpectedly busy sports weekend; Max Johnson providing a feel-good story for UNC

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a busy sports weekend that included a baseball game at a NASCAR track, a Luka Doncic extension, Cam Young winning his first PGA Tour event, Micah Parsons requesting a trade and more. Plus, they ...
Aug. 1, 2025

A brief history of sporting events in unique venues; Our first-ever Sound of the Week

Paul Ihander & Max Goren take inspiration from this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway and go over the history of sporting events being played in unique venues. Also, Arizona State football coach Kenny D...
Aug. 1, 2025

When do we trust the Carolina Panthers to make a big trade again?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss when Carolina Panthers fans should be able to trust the team again when it comes to trading top draft picks for win-now talent. Also, they show their support for the new line-to-gain technolog...
July 31, 2025

Bryce Young named as a dark horse for MVP; Who will be the top sports Halloween costume?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to an ESPN radio host naming the Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young as a dark horse MVP candidate, as well as Dave Canales as a candidate for Coach of the Year. Also, they debate what the most popul...
July 31, 2025

NC State voted 10th in ACC football preseason poll; Carolina Hurricanes continue to add "perfect fits"

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football as their training camp continues, and they question what the expectations should be for Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack this fall. Also, they react to GM Eric Tulsky's comments ...
July 30, 2025

Injuries and position battles highlight first week of Carolina Panthers training camp; Will Wade's hype machine rolls on

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the latest updates from Carolina Panthers training camp, including some early injuries and key position battles. Also, they touch on the buzz around the college basketball transfer portal and...
July 30, 2025

NC State football opens up fall camp; VJ Edgecombe squashes Cooper Flagg beef

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football opening up their fall camp, and what fans and coaches are expecting from the Wolfpack heading into the season. Also, they touch on the end of a VJ Edgecombe-Cooper Flagg "bee...
July 29, 2025

The recent nostalgia train in the sports world; Deion Sanders beats cancer

Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the recent wave of "throwback theater," or influx of nostalgia going around the sports world. Also, they react to the news of Deion Sanders becoming cancer-free after a recent medical scare....
July 29, 2025

Hunter Renfrow turning heads at Carolina Panthers training camp; 30 years of Panthers football

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss wide receiver Hunter Renfrow's training camp for the Carolina Panthers, and ponder whether the Clemson product could be a valuable piece of the roster this season. Also, they try to name the "...
July 28, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes linked to another trade target; The unwritten rules of baseball...eating challenges?

Paul Ihander and Max Goren react to the latest article linking the Carolina Hurricanes to a popular NHL trade target: Nazem Kadri. Also, they discuss some of the weekend's baseball action, including a legendary performance, H...
July 28, 2025

Carolina Panthers beginning padded practice at training camp; Which Triangle ACC football program is the most valuable?

Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the latest updates out of Carolina Panthers training camp from Dave Canales and Derrick Brown as the team prepares to begin padded practice. Also, they break down a list ranking the value of...
July 25, 2025

NC State football 2025 season preview, Dave Doeren's ACC Kickoff takeaways; Graham Hill's last show

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by NC State football play-by-play voice Matt Chazanow to preview the Wolfpack’s 2025 season. Also, Graham signs off the program one last time. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, No...
July 25, 2025

ACC Kickoff recap; Carolina Hurricanes sign Jackson Blake to an 8-year extension

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the biggest storylines from ACC Kickoff 2025. Also, Paul and Graham react to the Carolina Hurricanes locking up forward Jackson Blake with an eight-year, $45 million contract extension. This...
July 24, 2025

Carolina Panthers training camp Day 1 recap; UNC football sells out every ticket

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Day 1 of Carolina Panthers training camp. Also, Paul and Graham discuss the tongue-in-cheek expectations for UNC football. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hem...
July 23, 2025

ACC Kickoff Day 2 preview: Wake Forest football's Demond Claiborne

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview day two of the 2025 ACC Kickoff, including Tim Donnelly's sit-down interview with Wake Forest football running back Demond Claiborne. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’...
July 23, 2025

Carolina Panthers training camp preview

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview day one of Carolina Panthers training camp as the 2025 NFL season begins to take shape. Also, Paul and Graham discuss Ozzy Osbourne's legacy in sports. This podcast is presented by Hempie’...
July 22, 2025

Bryce Young shares Carolina Panthers 2025 season expectations

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's recent 1-on-1 interview with franchise legend Thomas Davis, where the former No. 1 overall pick opened up about his expectations for the upcomi...