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Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-3 opening night win over the New Jersey Devils. New additions K'Andre Miller and Nikolaj Ehlers fit right in, and rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin looked comfortable as well. Also, they touch on the latest updates from the UNC football program, including coach Armond Hawkins being suspended. This podcast is presented by Hempie&rsquo...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to preview NC State football's road matchup against Notre Dame. The Wolfpack are 23-point underdogs- can they keep things closer than most expect? Also, A'ja Wilson's incredible performance in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals earns her the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. This podcast is presented by Hempie&...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' opening night matchup with the New Jersey Devils. How will the Canes kick off another season with sky-high expectations? Also, they react to the latest developments in the Bill Belichick-UNC football saga. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren compare the top teams in the current ACC football standings, and try to figure out who will be in the ACC Championship Game in December. Also, former Carolina Hurricane Martin Necas scored twice on NHL opening night to earn the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispe...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to discuss the report from WRAL's Pat Welter regarding dysfunction and division within the UNC football program. Will the Tar Heels be able to recover from a rocky start and the rumors of institutional issues? Also, they have an "I told you so" moment regarding LeBron's "Second Decision." This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s prem...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the top storylines they are watching as we head into the NHL's opening night, and how the Carolina Hurricanes might approach their roster construction over the next season or two. Also, Trevor Lawrence's late-game heroics earn him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s pre...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss a mixed bag of topics on this Tuesday morning- LeBron teasing his "second decision," Jacksonville coming back to win on Monday Night Football, and the impending return of Carolina Panthers receiver Jalen Coker. Also, they react to a report from WRAL's Pat Welter about UNC football's locker room potentially becoming divided under Bill Belichick. This podcast is...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss this weekend's wins for NC State and Duke football- the Wolfpack took care of business in a tune-up against Campbell, and the Blue Devils remained undefeated in ACC play with a late-night victory at Cal. Also, they debut a new segment- the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night, which went to Western Carolina's Taron Dickens. This podcast is pr...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 27-24 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins- Rico Dowdle rushed for over 200 yards, and Bryce Young bounced back from a rough start to help Carolina secure their second victory of the season. Also, they discuss Clemson's 38-10 drubbing of UNC in Chapel Hill; where do UNC and Bill Belichick go from here? This podcast is presented by Hempie&rs...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson speak with Kevin Canning and also discuss college football in the triangle. This weekend, the Carolina Hurricanes will play the Nashville Predators in their final preseason matchup, UNC hosts Clemson coming off of a bye, NC State has a tune up against Campbell and Duke will head out west to face Cal. Which games will you be watching? Can Bill Belichick and the North Ca...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss how the Panthers matchup with the Dolphins and the Canes not signing Michael McLeod or Carter Hart. The Carolina Panthers are set to face the Miami Dolphins this weekend at home. The Panthers are dealing with a number of injuries, including running back Chuba Hubbard (calf), tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) and more which could impact their game plan and ove...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to preview UNC football's upcoming matchup with the Clemson Tigers at Kenan Stadium. Who will start at quarterback for the Tar Heels coming off of a bye week? Also, they touch on the MLB postseason, where there will be three winner-take-all games in the Wild Card round. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Caroli...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the latest news and updates regarding the NFL and the Carolina Panthers. Amidst a slew of injuries at key positions, how will Carolina approach Sunday's game against a bad Miami Dolphins team? Also, they react to private equity potentially getting involved with the Big Ten, and how it could actually help preserve the ACC. This podcast is presented by Hempie&rsq...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to discuss NC State football's loss to Virginia Tech and preview how the Wolfpack will move forward with Campbell on the horizon. Also, they touch on the first day of the MLB postseason, and share some information about a local golf tournament honoring the late Grayson Murray. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, Nor...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers releasing OLB DJ Johnson, and what the move says about the team's identity and Coach Dave Canales' plans moving forward. Also, they discuss Napheesa Collier putting WNBA leadership on blast. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Major League Baseball postseason, hitting the major storylines and predicting who will win it all in the World Series. Also, they react to a former NFL star pitching Jon Gruden as a potential SEC football coach. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers Head Coach Dave Canales seeking more buy-in from his team- do the team's issues fall on the players, or should the coaches make more changes to things like playcalling? Also, they ponder whether Bradly Nadeau can find his way on to the Carolina Hurricanes' roster this season. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to NC State football's home loss to Virginia Tech- after the hype that built up at 3-0, where does the Wolfpack go from here on the heels of two straight tough losses? Also, they discuss Notre Dame's renewed College Football Playoff prospects. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' disastrous 42-13 loss at the hands of the New England Patriots- after scoring a touchdown on the opening drive, what went wrong for Carolina? Will they be able to make any meaningful mid-season changes, or is this just another lost season? Also, they touch on the Carolina Hurricanes' preseason after a win over Nashville. This podcast is pre...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers traveling to Foxborough to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots- will the pass rush finally put some pressure on an opposing quarterback? Also, they discuss the loaded sports weekend and react to the Sound Bite of the Week. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Duke traveling north to take on Syracuse, as well as NC State hosting a struggling Virginia Tech team. Both teams are favored to win this weekend- will they take care of business or get tripped up by looking ahead? Also, they touch on the Carolina Hurricanes' preseason, and whether they should target a recently waived goaltender. This podcast is presented by He...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Phillip Pilkington, ECU radio pregame and in-game host, to preview the Pirates' Thursday night matchup against the Army Black Knights. How will ECU respond after a tough loss against BYU last week? Also, they discuss the potential involvement of private equity in the FCS playoffs. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium he...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren look ahead to the Carolina Panthers' game in New England- can Bryce Young and the offense replicate the winning game plan we saw last week against the Atlanta Falcons? Also, they react to Jesperi Kotkaniemi's solid performance in last night's Carolina Hurricanes preseason game. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary....

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to break down NC State football's 45-33 loss at Duke, as well as look ahead to a homecoming matchup with Virginia Tech. Also, they touch on tonight's Carolina Hurricanes preseason game, which will feature many NHL roster players. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Ord...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss how a so-called "boring" approach like the one the Carolina Panthers employed against the Falcons is something that could lead to continued success. Also, they react to the news of Major League Baseball adding an automated strike zone system for balls and strikes challenges in 2026. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hem...