The Adam Gold Show

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on the team working out the last few kinks in this preseason game before the regular season starts October 11 th . What has Rod seen from Jackson Blake? What has Rod seen from Jake Drury? Who has a real willingness to fill a gap the roster has? Who are some other player’s that Rod feels has stepped up for the team and shows a lot of prom...

Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes color analyst, on who he’s been impressed with during these preseason games and his predictions on which rookie might stay on the roster.  What does Tripp think about these three rookie players and how they could potentially fit into the roster? How does Tripp connect when Jarvis to another rookie that could likely be on the team this season? What are Tr...

David Hale, ESPN, on the games we saw last weekend that we’re still scratching our heads over; as well as the upcoming ones for this weekend.  What should NOT have been called a touchdown, but surprises David that it stood? David explains why he hates replay and why he believes it should be used in THIS way, rather than the way it is. How crazy is it that the spread is THIS between Clem...

Elliot Johnson, former MLB player, on which teams are in the playoffs, ones that are on the cusp, and how he sees it playing out with the teams that are in right now.  Does the MLB need to be more proactive? What does Elliot pull the curtain back on regarding what it’s like being in the MLB, when it comes down to THIS scenario before the playoffs? A controversial baseball legend passed...

Jeremy Greene, ESPN Asheville, on what it was like on Friday and the aftermath of Helene. What does it look like out there right now, only a few days after the devastation Helene brought to Western North Carolina? Where are some of the places out west that were hit the hardest? What are people needing most right now, if you can help?    

Andrew Carter, News and Observer, was at the Duke vs UNC game and discusses what he saw in Durham, as well as the post game press conferences.  What happened at Wallace Wade Stadium this past Saturday? How was this game for UNC against Duke “worse” than the JMU loss the week before? What does this game magnify for UNC, in Andrew’s opinion?   

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the Carolina Panthers game and what he saw; plus other matchups around the league and the double header tonight.  Should the Panthers trade Chuba Hubbard in a few weeks? What would Will do with some of the guys on the roster and the guys who are injured, whenever they’re healthy again? It looks like the Washington Commanders could win that division, so what...

Dave Harding, Duke Radio play by play, on the upcoming weekend game to determine who’s painting the Victory Bell.  Mack Brown has an undefeated record in this matchup but how does Dave believe Manny Diaz, Duke’s new head coach, will handle this intense game against UNC? What does Dave think will give Duke the best chance at winning this game? How does Dave see Duke handling Omario...

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on what he’s seen from the rookies, vets, and what adjustments he’ll be testing out in the next game this weekend.  What has Rod liked/disliked from practices and preseason games thus far? Are there any rookies in particular that have stood out to him? Are there any vets that have stepped up more than expected with the change...

Bryn Renner, former UNC QB, on what is was like being a QB for UNC playing in this intense rivalry matchup.  How does Bryn think the Blue Devils will handle Omarion Hampton? Which guys does Bryn think need to step up in this game for UNC? How did Bryn interpret Mack Brown’s comments after last week’s game about potentially stepping down as head football coach? How much does this g...

Greg Barnes, Inside Carolina, on where this UNC football team is right now and Mack Brown’s position as head coach.  Adam asks Greg to paint a picture of Mack Brown’s time with UNC as their head football coach. What is this UNC team going to do with the players they have, as they continue to try and fill the gaps from former players absences? How does Greg see the UNC vs Duke matc...

Grant McCauley, covers the Atlanta Braves, on how he sees the MLB playoffs panning out and who he could see making it to the end.  Did the NY Mets look like they were nervous to Grant? The Braves and Mets have had an interesting history, so could Grant see that coming into play this year? How much does having Harris back mean to the Braves? Is there a chance that the rotation might change for...

Mike Maniscalco, Carolina Hurricanes Play By Play, on what he saw in this game and what he’s seeing in practice to give us any indications of the upcoming regular season.  What did Rod Brind’Amour not like seeing in this game, which he changed up and could potentially keep THIS pairing together? Who did Mike wish he saw more out of, but thinks there’s still a ton of potentia...

Adam Gold & Ryan Henkel, The Hockey News, recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their preseason opener. Adam & Ryan break down key moments from the game and highlight some of the younger players who made a strong impression.

Adam Gold & Mike Ewald, a diehard New York Mets fan break down the intense series between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves. Adam & Mike dive into the key matchups, standout performances, and the playoff implications as both teams battle it out.

Adam Gold & Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, dive into the situation surrounding UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka's departure from the program due to unfulfilled NIL promises. Adam & Chip explore the impact of NIL deals on college football, how this situation reflects broader issues in the sport, and what it means for UNLV moving forward.

Adam Gold & Darin Gantt, Panthers.com team reporter, recap the Carolina Panthers' impressive 36-22 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Look ahead, Adam & Darin preview the Panthers' upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, discussing strategies, player updates, and what it will take to secure another victory.

Brooke Pryor, ESPN/Steelers Reporter, on how the Steelers have been able to start the season off with a bang, as well as a look at other teams around the league.  What’s going on with the Cincinnati Bengals? Does Brooke think THIS was a panic decision? What does Brooke think the Jacksonville Jaguars need to do about Trevor Lawrence? Why does Brooke believe we’re seeing what we&rsq...

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on the teams first preseason game and who might see out on the ice tonight.  Who might we see on the ice and how does Rod pick who will be out there? What goes into play when deciding who plays tonight and who’s staying on the sidelines? Which rookies have impressed Rod so far?

Al Hood, Tar Heel Blog, on what he saw in the Saturday game against JMU, in Chapel Hill. Did Al REALLY see something positive from the UNC vs JMU game last Saturday? What does Al believe is the most important thing for them to work on for their upcoming game against Duke, also at home? What does Al think about Mack Brown’s emotions and his recent statements making it appear he’s ready...

Mike Glennon, former NCSU/NFL QB, on the disastrous game against the Tigers and how things went south so fast.  What did Mike see that makes him say “this was not the team we thought we’d see this year”? Was it all on the offense or defense? Is the transfer portal a cause of this inorganization or is it something else? What does history saw when it comes to Dave Doeren and r...

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the team we saw in LV and what this means for them moving forward; especially with Bryce Young. What does this likely mean for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, after seeing Andy Dalton in LV against the Raiders? Could the Panthers get anything for Bryce if they wanted to try and trade him? What’s going on with the Dallas Cowboys? Where’s there’s...

Chris Lea and Pat Welter from WRAL TV 5 join the show to talk Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and college football.  What do the guys think about the Bryce Young benching? Is it surprising to the guys how bad Bryce looked the past couple of weeks vs his college career? Who should be the one to blame in Bryce not working out so far? What kind of future do the guys think Bryce has with...

David Teel, Richmond Times Dispatch, will be in Chapel Hill this weekend but also discusses other ACC schools and their matchups for the weekend.   Who has surprised him so far in the ACC? Is there a school David thinks will disappoint us this weekend? How difficult will it be for NC State in Death Valley against Clemson, especially with a new quarterback?

Bubba Cunningham, UNC Director of Athletics, on the evolution of college athletics and how UNC plans on changing with the times.  How does Bubba feel about an uneven distribution? What does Bubba consider unfortunate how college athletics have changed? If there’s a plan to shorten the Grant of Rights, wouldn’t THIS also have to happen? Does Bubba feel like the ACC has a strong pos...