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Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Tommy Ashley, host of Inside Carolina, to preview UNC football's upcoming matchup with top-ranked Miami, as well as Tar Heel basketball season getting underway next week. Also, they discuss Major League Soccer announcing the schedule for their upcoming "sprint season."

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football; how can Carolina and coach Dave Canales make changes from within to right the ship? Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes getting their third straight win, and Pyotr Kochetkov extending his season-opening winning streak.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss all things NC State ahead of the Wolfpack's first football game after firing Dave Doeren. Also, they react to Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee benching Naz Reid in last night's loss to the Detroit Pistons.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Can the Panthers bounce back from a brutal loss and get back over .500 on the season? Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes continuing their current homestand against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Dave Doeren's press conference following his firing as NC State football's head coach. Were his gripes with the Wolfpack's resources valid? Also, they discuss Tiger Woods planning to return to the pro golf scene with TGL.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Carolina's return to the Lenovo Center from their State Fair road trip. Is Pyotr Kochetkov the #1 goaltender for this Canes team? Also, they look ahead to tomorrow's Carolina Panthers game in Green Bay, and debate who needs to step up for the Panthers to bounce back from an ugly loss to Tampa Bay.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Boston Bruins, in their first home game since October 13th. Also, they react to Jay-Z being selected (possibly by himself) to perform at halftime of Super Bowl LXI.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Dave Doeren's exit as NC State football coach, and how the Wolfpack will approach the rest of the season as they search for their next head coach. Also, they debate whether the Carolina Panthers should make a change in leadership when it comes to their defense.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to NC State football making some mid-season coaching changes, firing Head Coach Dave Doeren, Defensive Coordinator DJ Eliot and General Manager Andy Vaughn. Also, they recap Saturday's loss for UNC football against Syracuse, as well as Duke's win over Virginia.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 43-13 blowout loss at the hands of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; how did things go so wrong for the Panthers in this divisional matchup? Also, they react to the long-awaited resolution to the Alexander Nikishin holdout, with the Carolina Hurricanes signing him to a 1-year, $3 million contract.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Tommy Ashley, host of Inside Carolina, to preview UNC football hosting Syracuse on Saturday night. Also, they discuss Duke and NC State football's Friday night matchups with Virginia and Stanford, respectively.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 6-5 shootout loss against the Edmonton Oilers. Should the Canes have won this game, despite the penalty disparity and performance from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl? Also, they preview the Carolina Panthers’ upcoming divisional matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to preview NC State football facing off with Stanford on Friday night. What can coach Dave Doeren do to salvage the Wolfpack's season in the second half of the schedule? Also, they discuss LeBron James' debut with the Philadelphia 76ers- a win against the defending champion New York Knicks.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks, which saw three different Canes score two goals each, including Nic Deslauriers. Also, they discuss Dylan Larkin expanding his trade list to include the Hurricanes, as well as the upcoming NBA debuts for former Duke and UNC basketball stars.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss running back Chuba Hubbard's season thus far for the Carolina Panthers, giving him some praise for the continually-improving run game. Also, they react to NC State football coach Dave Doeren showing his support for the expanded College Football Playoff.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' final matchup of the season with the Vancouver Canucks, which could be a late-night trap for Rod Brind'Amour's banged up Canes roster. Also, they look ahead to the NBA opening up its regular season with a tripleheader of intriguing games.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' seven-game win streak coming to an end in Calgary, where the Canes were without another key forward in Mark Jankowski. As injuries continue to pile up for the forward core, what can coach Rod Brind'Amour do to adjust? Also, they discuss a chaotic weekend in college football, which caused a major shakeup in the top 10.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 25-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Carolina took care of business despite a franchise-record 149 penalty yards- what's next for them with a division rival coming to town next week? Also, they discuss UNC football defeating Duke to reclaim the Victory Bell. Are Bill Belichick's Tar Heels taking the next step towards becoming a competiti...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to preview the Carolina Hurricanes' five-game state fair road trip. How much will young call-ups Bradly Nadeau and Felix Unger-Sorum contribute? Also, they react to news of the College Football Playoff likely expanding to 24 teams in 2027.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles, who will be without many of their offensive starters, including QB Jalen Hurts. Also, they recap ECU football's embarassing loss on the road at UAB.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Tommy Ashley, host of Inside Carolina, to preview UNC football’s rivalry matchup with Duke on Saturday. Also, they discuss Duke being picked to win the ACC in both men’s and women’s basketball.  

Paul Ihander & Max Goren debate whether the Carolina Panthers have a reliable third receiving option behind wide receivers Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. Is Darren Waller able to fill that role at this point in his career? Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes’ state fair road trip, which they will play without veteran forward Taylor Hall.  

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss everything NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including the Wolfpack being picked to finish 8th in the ACC in the conference’s preseason poll and the current hot seat status for Dave Doeren. Also, they react to the Carolina Panthers getting some injured players back on the field.  

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals, their sixth straight victory after opening the season with back-to-back losses. Also, they discuss whether Tuesday night’s Frozen Frenzy was a hit or miss for NHL fans.  

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes’ matchup with the Washington Capitals, which is the final regular season game in Raleigh for the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer, Alexander Ovechkin. Also, they react to Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway funding his own roster.