Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Graham Hill, former 99.9 The Fan producer, to give his first-hand account of the pageantry of Augusta National Golf Club as The Masters gets underway. Also, they discuss the Carolina Panthers' gameplan for the 19th pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks, in which many Canes regulars will likely get a night off. Also, they discuss the latest transfer portal entrances and staff hirings for UNC and NC State basketball.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to discuss new NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey building out his staff, as well as possible targets for the Wolfpack in the transfer portal. Also, they touch on Rory McIlroy's Masters menu and new NCAA eligibility rules.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes clinching the Metropolitan division title with a wild 6-5 overtime win over the Boston Bruins. Does this version of the Canes thrive more on offense than defense? Also, they discuss UNC officially introducing Michael Malone as their new men's basketball coach.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Boston Bruins at the Lenovo Center, which will be the Canes' final home game of the regular season. Also, they discuss Shaquille O'Neal's latest made-for-TV sports league.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the news of UNC reportedly hiring Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis as their men's basketball coach. Can the former NBA champion return the Tar Heels to glory? Also, they recap the 2026 NCAA Tournament, wondering if it delivered the moments and madness we all look forward to in March.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the men's college basketball national championship game between UConn and Michigan. Can the Huskies win a third title in four years, or will Michigan put a bow on their dominant season? Also, they recap another Charlotte Hornets win, as LaMelo Ball and company continue to jockey for position at the end of the NBA regular season.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss UNC's search for a new basketball coach, which continues without an answer as Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and Michigan's Dusty May turn down the opportunity. How quickly will the Tar Heels find a new bench boss with the transfer portal about to open? Also, they react to the weekend that was for the Carolina Hurricanes, who need just one point to clinch the Metropolit...

Paul Ihander & Max Goren give their predictions for the Final Four in Indianapolis- who will make it through to the national championship on Monday? Also, they discuss Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson both missing The Masters this year.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, clinching their 8th straight playoff appearance. They also discuss the Charlotte Hornets' latest win, and their playoff positioning as the regular season winds to a close.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview tonight's Carolina Hurricanes game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Lenovo Center- can the Canes collect the win and clinch an eighth straight playoff berth? Also, they discuss the Charlotte Hornets' play-in positioning with six games to go in their regular season.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Justin Gainey's introductory press conference as the new NC State basketball coach. What will be the expectations for his team, and how will he build the roster heading into next season? Also, they react to John Andrzejek leaving Campbell basketball after one season as head coach.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to discuss NC State hiring Justin Gainey as its new head men's basketball coach. What will next season's roster look like once Gainey gets to work? Also, they react to Tiger Woods stepping away from golf in the wake of his recent car crash and DUI arrest.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-2 win in Columbus against the Blue Jackets. With the powerplay humming and Nikolaj Ehlers matching his career high in points, what's most important for the Canes in their final eight regular season games? Also, they react to the NFL doing away with Monday Night Football doubleheaders.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets- can the Canes hit the 100-point mark with a victory tonight? Also, they discuss whether the introduction of automated ball-strike calls in MLB has been worth it thus far.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss what Justin Gainey will bring to NC State basketball as the new head coach. How quickly will we see defensive improvement from the Wolfpack? Also, they break down the current rumored options for UNC's next basketball coach, and why the Tar Heel brass is willing to be patient in finding their next bench boss.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the breaking news of NC State reportedly hiring Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey to be their new head basketball coach. Can the Wolfpack turn things around quickly after the Will Wade debacle? Also, they discuss the Charlotte Hornets dropping two games this weekend as the Eastern Conference playoff/play-in race tightens up.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Duke basketball's collapse in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament against UConn. How did the Blue Devils manage to blow a lead and bow out of the big dance for the third consecutive year? Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' split weekend at the Lenovo Center, where the Montreal Canadiens continued to have the Canes' number.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a weekend back-to-back for the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center, where the Canes will host the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens. Also, they discuss MLB opening day, and finish with a recap of the Charlotte Hornets' victory over the New York Knicks.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss what the next steps are for NC State basketball after Will Wade's abrupt departure for LSU. They also preview Duke's matchup with St. John's in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to react to multiple sources confirming NC State coach Will Wade is leaving to return to his former position as head basketball coach at LSU. What does this mean for the Wolfpack moving forward?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the reports confirming Will Wade's exit from NC State basketball after just one season. They also touch on some top UNC coaching candidates denying interest in the job in Chapel Hill.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' road matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, discussing what the Canes can do down the stretch of the regular season to shore up some defensive and goaltending questions. Also, they react to Syracuse women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack's rant about frequently facing UConn in the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the continuing drama surrounding Hubert Davis in Chapel Hill- will he still be the coach at UNC by the end of the day? Also, they ponder whether the current college basketball landscape means the end of Cinderella in the NCAA Tournament.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the breaking news of the Carolina Hurricanes participating in the 2026 edition of the NHL Global Series, which will send the Canes to Helsinki, Finland to face the Seattle Kraken in November. Also, they recap Duke basketball's win over TCU to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.