OVIES & GIGLIO

In the latest edition of OG on Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos ask a personal question: did you tear up during Lee Corso’s emotional farewell on ESPN College GameDay? The guys break down why Corso received a rare, proper sendoff from the Worldwide Leader before pivoting to what could be a full-blown propaganda war between FOX and ESPN over the Big Ten, SEC, and the College Football Playoff...

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio take a step back from the chaos of OG After Dark to find some rational takeaways from NC State’s win over ECU. How did Dave Doeren reach a point where even victories leave a chunk of the Wolfpack fanbase unsatisfied? Around the ACC, Duke QB Darian Mensah looks like the real deal, while the league faces a pivotal stretch of non-conference openers. Plus, Ovies can’t resist a...

It’s OG After Dark, brought to you by Bloomin’ Blinds! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio were live following NC State’s season opener against ECU at Carter-Finley Stadium. The guys break down the Wolfpack vs. Pirates, react to what it means for both programs, and take your thoughts in real time. While it was a win for NC State, it might've been a loss for head coach Dave Doeren.   Hit up the OG Sports Phon...

On this episode of Ovies & Giglio, ESPN’s Wes Durham stops by to preview NC State vs. ECU, what’s on the line across the ACC, and what to expect from Bill Belichick’s UNC debut on Monday night. Plus, longtime Wolfpack radio voice Tony Haynes reflects on his career and the moments that defined his time in the Triangle. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers finally pulled the trigger on the long-rumored...

Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos kick things off discuss whether or not SEO optimization and algorithms are behind topics like Arch Manning, Shedeur Sanders, and Bronny James taking over national shows. Is the talent actually there to warrant so much attention or is this a byproduct of a broken sports take industrial complex. The guys also discuss Lee Corso's final College GameDay and the next chapte...

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio chat with Carolina Mudcats GM David Lawrence about the team’s final homestand in Zebulon and what’s next for the franchise. The guys also spot something intriguing on Bill Belichick’s whiteboard during Hulu’s documentary announcement, break down odds for NC State’s home opener against ECU, and hit Carolina Panthers news plus other NFL stories in the Lightning Round. In ‘He...

It’s mailbag time! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into listener questions exclusively on their YouTube Membership channel. They tackle what the ACC should do as the lone Power 4 league not playing nine conference games, ongoing College Football Playoff format debates, and reactions to their recent interview with UNC AD Bubba Cunningham. Plus, they weigh in on the great Cracker Barrel ‘went woke’ de...

It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are broadcasting from Nature's Releaf in Garner. Darin Gantt drops by to wrap up the Carolina Panthers’ preseason — which ended with more of a whimper than a bang. Are the Panthers still shopping for a wide receiver before Week 1? In college football, the guys break down which ACC coaches are on the hot seat and which familia...

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio spend 30 minutes with UNC AD Bubba Cunningham, starting with a hypothetical — what would 2025 Bubba tell 2011 Bubba? They dig into UNC’s future in the ACC, the idea of a new basketball arena in ‘Carolina North,’ Hubert Davis’ expectations, and how Bill Belichick fits into the Tar Heels’ football plans. The guys then pivot to the NFL: why a Carolina Panthers trade for Cinci...

Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos kick things off with Taylor Swift’s appearance on New Heights and whether it forces the NFL’s hand to make her the Super Bowl halftime performer. They also take aim at FOX Sports’ studio shows and why they don’t measure up to the marquee events they cover. Plus, Bill Simmons accuses big-name podcasters of buying YouTube subs and cooking download numbers — is he just h...

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open the show with the latest in college football, from the NCAA’s punishment of Michigan to the Big Ten’s bizarre College Football Playoff expansion idea. Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle joins to break down the Panthers’ joint practices and whether Saturday’s ugly preseason performance is a red flag before Week 1. Plus, Giglio shares what his social media algo...

Joe Ovies cracks open a conversation about OG Lite with Bond Brothers Beer Company’s director of brewery operations Whit Baker and former 919 Vice Podcast co-host Adam Eshbaugh. They dive into why the podcast needed its own beer, the comeback of classic ‘beer-flavored beer,’ and whether an ‘OG Heavy’ might be next on tap. Get your OG Lite pocket shirt and tank tops here: https://ogfans-swagshop.it...

With Giglio out, Lauren Brownlow joins Joe Ovies to kick things off with a little non-sports TV talk before football takes over. The conversation shifts to the Carolina Panthers’ preseason, including why the CJ Stroud vs. Bryce Young debate has fizzled after Stroud’s sophomore slump. N&O columnist Luke DeCock stops by to break down Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon buying the NBA’s Portland Tra...

Chip Patterson joins Ovies to dig into Virginia Tech’s eye-opening PowerPoint on their football budget and what it reveals about how athletic departments are bracing for the next era of college sports. The guys break down the difference between programs like NC State and Virginia Tech versus a brand-and-money powerhouse like North Carolina. They also dive into Oklahoma’s QB getting caught in a Ven...

Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down why ESPN’s streaming bundle with Fox is less about collaboration and more about Disney’s plan to dominate sports streaming in a single app. They push back on Pablo Torre’s claim that ESPN “let billions walk out the door” in podcasts, and turn their attention to Howard Stern. The so-called King of All Media may finally be facing a reality check — the podcast...

The Carolina Panthers nailed their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns — and Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos explain why understanding your goals in August matters more than box scores. Bomani Jones joins the show to unpack the wild spending in youth sports… and somehow, rushing sororities. Plus, what does ESPN look like in a post–studio show world? Split Zone Duo’s Steven Godfrey drops by...

Joe Ovies & Demetri Ravanos are back with a new episode of OG on Business. The boys talk about the new sound of an old Triangle radio station, how ESPN's deal with the NFL will work and what streaming means for local TV affiliates.   1:59 - Goodbye #classicrock radio 11:54 - ESPNFL Network 16:48 - #RedZone is a tough sell in other sports 20:19 - Does the #NFL own a sportsbook now? 24:42 - Local TV...

It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio get things started by telling their families they'll see them in 2026...BECAUSE FOOTBALL IS BACK. But seriously, the start of the season is getting close. Is Bill Belichick using the lead up in Chapel Hill to sandbag expectations or are there legit concerns about the roster? Are the Carolina Panthers truly committed to a new...

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio fire up the time machine and tell the story of Triangle sports over the last 25 years — one soundbite at a time. You’ll hear from iconic coaches like Roy Williams, Mike Krzyzewski, Mack Brown and more. You'll also hear from coaches and reminded of moments that have been memory hole'd. Plus! The Carolina Hurricanes going from hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2006 to searching for...

With Giglio out, former 850 The Buzz colleague Chris Clark joins Ovies for an episode that covers everything from school apps to sports conspiracies. They start with the death of PowerSchool and the rise of Infinite Campus — because parents need more things to keep up with, right? Then it’s off to Chapel Hill, where Bill Belichick has set up shop and is already playing QB mind games. Why won’t he...

Former NC Governor Roy Cooper had a choice: become OG Media’s Carolina Hurricanes podcast host…or run for U.S. Senate. He chose the campaign trail (but not before breaking down the Canes’ offseason first). Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio get his thoughts, then shift gears to NFL training camp with LockedOn Panthers host Julian Council. The talk of camp so far has been focused on the wide receiver group, bu...

It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live, broadcasting from the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. Ovies and Giglio ask the biggest question of the college football season - who will break 8 wins in the Triangle? The schedule says UNC, but it's always easier said than done. The guys also discuss the passing of Hulk Hogan, the Happy Gilmore sequel, and how nostalgia is one hellu...

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio unpack the latest buzz around North Carolina’s potential move to the SEC by 2030. What's real, what’s just being regurgitated by the college football media cycle, and where do things actually stand in Chapel Hill? They break down how the ACC’s new revenue model might impact UNC’s thinking, and whether the shifting media rights landscape will change how much money is really...

The Bill Belichick circus has officially arrived at ACC Kickoff, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio were there to witness the spectacle. They also sit down with UNC’s Gio Lopez and Thaddeus Dixon to talk expectations for the season ahead and what it's been like in the early parts of Belichick's tenure in Chapel Hill. They guys catch up with NC State head coach Dave Doeren, who reflects on five years of...

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are recording live at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. ESPN’s Wes Durham shares why the new schools are thrilled to be in the ACC, just how dangerous UNC could be this season, and his predictions for the year ahead. New Wake Forest head coach Jeff Dickert gets a crash course in how the Demon Deacons have ruined NC State’s football dreams in the past — and how he might keep that t...