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Paul Ihander & Max Goren give one final preview into the Carolina Panthers' upcoming opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, predicting what might happen with a lot of questions heading into Sunday's matchup. Also, they react to Bill Belichick and UNC banning New England Patriots scouts from Tar Heel practices. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp d...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina to discuss UNC football's blowout loss to TCU, and where the Tar Heels can go from here with Charlotte on the horizon. Also, they touch on Charles Barkley calling out the NBA for not caring about its fans. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren start with a little Carolina Hurricanes jersey talk, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the new away jersey reveal, before jumping into the Carolina Panthers' final preparations for the season opener against Jacksonville. Also, they preview tonight's NFL season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to preview NC State football's first Power 4 matchup of the season against Virginia. Also, they discuss who will be the first team to drop a game against Bill Belichick's UNC. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' preparation with less than a week to go until their season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Also, they react to quotes from Manny Diaz on the Duke Football Show ahead of the Blue Devils' big non-conference matchup with Illinois. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order onli...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the news of the Carolina Panthers bringing back Hunter Renfrow on a one-year deal after Jalen Coker injured his quad in practice and landed on injured reserve. Also, they debate who the top performer was in the ACC after a crazy first week of college football. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order on...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the North Carolina Tar Heels' 48-14 loss to TCU to kick off Bill Belichick's tenure as head coach. What went wrong for Carolina after a clinical opening drive? They also welcome in Dennis Cox, producer of The Drive with Tim Donnelly on 99.9 The Fan, to provide a first-hand account of everything that happened at Kenan Stadium last night. This podcast is presente...

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Soundbite of the Week and speak with both Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina and Joel Bryant of HighSchoolOT. Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina joins Next Up to discuss UNC football. Bill Belichick will make his highly anticipated debut as head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels on Monday, September 1, 2025, when UNC hosts TCU at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill....

Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss NC State's win and the performance of Darian Mensah and the Blue Devils. The NC State Wolfpack defeated ECU last night. NC State led 17-0 in the 1st half, but needed a 4th-down stop in the final minute to preserve its 24-17 victory over East Carolina. Last night's game ended without incident, a stark contrast to the previous meeting between the two programs in...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Patrick Johnson, host of the Patrick Johnson Show on 94.3 The Game in Greenville, to get an ECU perspective ahead of tonight's season opener between the Pirates and the NC State Wolfpack. Also, they discuss Deion Sanders' thoughts on how revenue share should be distributed based on team success. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina&rsq...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers trading away wide receiver Adam Thielen, and wonder how his role will be replaced based on the reactions from his coaches and teammates. Also, they react to Manny Diaz feeling like Duke football has been disrespected heading into the college football season. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp d...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to preview NC State vs. ECU, one day ahead of the Wolfpack and Pirates kicking off their seasons at Carter-Finley Stadium. Also, they react to the live, breaking news of Adam Thielen being traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Minnesota Vikings. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium h...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers' roster cuts, including wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, kicker Matthew Wright and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle. Also, they discuss what it would take for Bryce Young to reach the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks next to Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina&rsq...

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 as the baseball regular season reaches its home stretch. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempi...

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 Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson, ending two high-profile hold-ins. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order o...

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 week's Sound Bite of the Week. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

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 limited action for the starters? Also, they preview the first game of the college football season: Farmageddon between Iowa State and Kansas State. This podcast is presented b...

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 resumes. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

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 odds regarding where MLB will put its next expansion team. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at he...

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 streaming rights. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

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 training camp. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

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 commissioner Rob Manfred, and consider what must happen for a potential expansion team to land in Raleigh. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premiu...

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 SportsCenter show hosted by Rich Eisen, and debate whether ESPN should go back to some of their old ways. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s...

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 after he won yet another golf tournament. 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' 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans in their second preseason game of 2025. They also welcome in Dennis Cox, host of Panthers Playbook, to give his perspective on the loss and what it might mean for the Panthers with the regular season looming. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order on...