The Adam Gold Show

Michael Clark, Pack Pride/247 sports, gives us insight into what we might see come out of the NC State vs Tennessee game in Charlotte this weekend.  Which player does Michael consider an exception compared to others? Who might Tennessee try to take out of the game, which would have to ignite other players who could potentially present an issue? What will NC State NEED to do in this game to co...

Shawn Clark, Appalachian State head football coach, on the Mountaineers upcoming game against the Clemson Tigers.  What did coach see from the Tigers that they’re trying to prepare for on the mountain? Do the Mountaineers have a specific objective or tactic going into this game? What areas does the coach want to see the team improve on? What does he tells his guys before going into a ga...

Dave Harding, Duke Football radio analyst, on Duke’s upcoming game against Northwestern and feedback from their last game against Elon.  What was Dave impressed with when it comes to Duke’s defense on the field? What are some of Dave’s concerns in this game against Northwestern? What does Northwestern NOT do, that Duke may be able to capitalize on? How does the offensive lin...

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, looks into the game tonight with the Chiefs vs the Ravens; as well as the upcoming games this weekend.  Can the Kansas City Chiefs be better this year than last year and potentially reach the 3-peat? What options, old and new, for the Chiefs that could prove to be huge for them this year? What might be the key for the Ravens to make it into/further into the playoffs...

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on FSU flopping their first two games, the ceiling for Clemson, and more.  It’s very clear that something is not translating well from high school into college, so does Chip think there’s a way to be more efficient here? Which school does Chip believe, in the ACC, is NOT making it to the Championship; that others think will? What’s FSU’s sea...

Dan Morgan, Carolina Panthers GM, on the upcoming Carolina Panthers season and what he and Dave Canales have been doing to turn things around. It’s been a difficult transition for Ickey Ekwonu, so how have the Panthers been tracking his development? Which strategies are they using to get him in the right position on the field? How did Dan watch Bryce Young last year and what kinds of adjustm...

Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes #24, signed an 8 year/$63.2 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes and joins the Adam Gold show to talk about that and this upcoming season.  How long did it take Seth to get over the way Game 6 ended in last season? What are some things Seth does to destress? How was Finland with the rest of the team for Aho’s wedding, which included something Seth&r...

Cory Smith, Pack Pride, on the pros and cons from last night’s NC State football game against Western Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium.  Was the biggest disappointment from last night’s game that the offensive line didn’t look like everyone was predicting it would? What’s the most concerning thing Cory saw in the game? How big was KC Konception for the Wolfpack and wh...

Conor O’Neill, Deacons Illustrated/Devils illustrated, on Wake Forest and Duke football updates and news.  What did Conor get out of last night’s Wake Forest game against the NC A&T Aggies? Does Wake Forest have defensive issues or is their offense just THAT good, that they’re not on the field that long? What does Conor anticipate seeing in tonight’s game with Duke...

Ross Martin, 247 Sports, on the pros and cons of the UNC vs Minnesota game last and where he sees this team going with the schedule they have.  It looks like Max Johnson’s injury will cause him to be out for a majority of the season, if not the whole season, so how does Ross see things going with the QB options left? In college, what does Ross say is a benefit that Connor brings but Max...

Jim Phillips, ACC Commissioner, joins the show to tell give us an update on the lawsuits between the ACC and FSU/ACC and Clemson.  The ACC has always prided itself on standing for THIS, so what is it that Jim Phillips want to keep; regardless of how different the conference looks? What steps are they taking to ensure that the ACC stays competitive?

Ryan McGee, ESPN, on where college football is going and how he believes it will evolve over time.  Miami or Florida: who has more pressure in this game? What does Ryan like about THESE ACC schools and their upcoming schedules? What does Ryan think about the recent lawsuits the ACC has collected and how they’re handling them?

Bryn Renner, former UNC QB, on how he believes this UNC football looks and predictions on their season and game tonight.  First of, what made Bryn decide to go from on the field to working on the sidelines and in the media booth? Why is Bryn optimistic about this UNC football team? Can you have two different offenses or is it better for them to feed off of each other? What’s the biggest...

Brett Friedlander, Saturday’s Down South, with his thoughts on FSU’s first game of the season and other local ACC schools as we prepare to kick off the season.  Didn’t GA Tech look like the better team against Florida State? Does Brett still think FSU will be successful this season, after that opening game and looking at their schedule? UNC is playing one of the most importa...

Elliot Johnson, former MLB player, on where he believes teams fall when it comes to being successful in this season’s playoffs. Which ballpark does Elliot believe he had the best plate appearances? Worst plate appearances? Does Elliot think Shohei Ohtani can go 50/50? Who does Elliot hope can stay healthy because of how talented he is, but keeps getting injured from freak accidents? Who does...

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, does a deep dive into this week’s college football games and their levels of importance as we kick the season off.  Miami at Florida on Saturday: how does Chip see this must win, for both teams, going? What will his focus be while he watches this game? What does Chip think Miami will bring to the table that is competitive, but where does he believe they also...

Brooke Pryor, NFL Network, on the latest updates with the Pittsburgh Steelers and other teams around the league. Why is Jerry Jones deflecting questions about CeeDee Lamb when it appears everyone knew what they were going to do? Why does Brooke think this won’t be a seamless start for the Dallas Cowboys, after seeing and hearing THESE things from recent meetings?

Nick Stevens, High School OT, on why a student in Greensboro, NC is suing the state for limiting his use of NIL. What rule, specifically, is this athlete referring to that the public schools are not able to do but private schools might be? Reading between the lines at THIS meeting, Nick believes something will have to be done to allow NIL in high school. NIL in college is completely different than...

Boo Corrigan, NC State’s Athletic Director, on a dynamite year for NC State athletics and where he sees things going for the future.  What’s the most pressing issue for college sports nowadays? What may not be official until March of 2025, but would really impact college sports if it’s approved? “Change has no off season”. Is Boo hoping for the judge to toss asid...

Joe Person, The Athletic, who covers the Carolina Panthers closely on his takeaways from their last preseason game and what he anticipates seeing in the regular season.  Adam talks about flashbacks from Saturdays game that reminded him of previous Panthers’ seasons, so what does Joe think about those examples? What did Joe think about the offense we saw on Saturday and how different it...

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the Carolina Panthers win in their last preseason game against the Buffalo Bills; as well as looking around the rest of the NFL and a dive into college football. What were Will’s biggest takeaways from the Panthers last preseason game, where we actually got to see starters on the field? Drake Maye looked pretty good in his preseason appearance; so if Will were Je...

David Hale, ESPN, on everything ACC football to get us ready for game that matter! Adam is encouraged by David’s view of NC State, and David just had a meeting with Dave Doeren today, so what kind of feedback did David get from coach Doeren? What did David find interesting about these NC State stats? Who’s a legitimate contender to winning the league this season? What has been UNC&rsqu...

Dave Harding, Duke football analyst/play by play, on what he’s excited about in the upcoming season and what adjustments have been made leading up to the 2024-25 season.  What’s something important for everyone to note when watching this year’s roster on the field? Which guys have impressed him during camp and practices? Does Duke have the depth they need to be successful? W...

The Carolina Panthers acquired cornerback Michael Jackson from the Seahawks, in exchange for rookie linebacker Michael Barrett . The 27-year-old Jackson, originally a fifth-round pick by Dallas in 2019 from Miami, has also spent time with the Lions and Patriots.

Chris Lea, WRAL TV, on what he’s heard and seen from Carolina Panther practices and during training camp How much might we learn this Saturday? What is Chris excited to see and hoping to see? There’s still a huge question mark about a few players on the roster, so will they all be answered this Saturday or stay a potential concern? What does Chris believe the Panthers need to explore t...