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Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Kelly of UNC Health Rex joined Joe Ovies & Joe Gilgio to discuss the injury that Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin where Hamlin went into cardiac arrest. Kelly shares on how rare an occurrence like this is in football, what a potential timetable could be for a recovery, and how lucky Hamlin was to have trained medical professionals seconds away.

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the injury sustained by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, and how this was an unprecedented situation for the NFL. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss what is essentially the end of the season for the Carolina Panthers after a loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ovies points out that Sam Darnold proved again that he isn't the guy at QB, but that David...

Webb Wellman, owner of the Hoop State Networks joins the show to discuss the 50th edition of the John Wall Holiday Invitational at Broughton High School in Raleigh. He also speaks on the team's participating and his talented staff that contributes to this annual event.

East Carolina returned to its first bowl game since 2015 and picked up a huge win over Coastal Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl. It marks head coach Mike Houston first bowl victory with the program. North Carolina prepares for its bowl game as they face the 15th ranked Oregon Ducks in the Holiday Bowl. Also, Antti Raanta, and the Carolina Hurricanes continue to stay red hot as they shutout the Chic...

The state of North Carolina is 2-0 currently in their respective bowl appearances, but it's going to be hard for the state to get a clean sweep. Which team is most likely to lose their bowl game? Roddy Jones of the ACC Network and ESPN joins Joe Giglio and Dennis Cox to discuss which team's have the best chance of winning.

Today marks the beginning of your North Carolina team's bowl games as East Carolina will begin things by taking on Coastal Carolina in the Birmingham Bowl. Duke, North Carolina, and NC State prepare for their bowl games as well. Also, Dennis Cox and Joe Giglio provide us with some New Year's Resolutions they want to see put in place for our teams here in North Carolina.

Today begins the 50th year of the John Wall Holiday Invitational at Broughton High School and local school Millbrook will be one of the teams participating in it. Head coach of the Wildcats, Chris Davis joins Giglio to discuss the tradition of this tournament and the success he'd like to see from his team. Also Dennis Cox and Giglio answer your Hey Joe questions

Joe Giglio wants to remind you to not the let reality of football interrupt your binge watching. Unfortunately, injuries like Tua's are a reality of the sport. Also, Giglio doesn't believe the Carolina Panthers can make the playoffs because they still have to go through Tom Brady. Dennis Cox thinks otherwise....

Counting down the top stories of 2022, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the story of how UNC was able to defeat Duke is Coach K's last game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, as well as his final game as a coach ever in the Final Four. Plus, the Curse Reverse Candle, and What's Trending.

For their No. 4 & No. 3 moments of 2022, Ovies & Giglio discuss the Carolina Hurricanes making another run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the fun moments that came from broadcasting live from PNC Arena for home games. Also, they poured one out for the ACC Coastal division earlier this summer ahead of it's final year. They talk all of the memories the Coastal division provided.

During Hey Joe, Joe Ovies calls our college football coaches who continue to point to NIL and the transfer portal for losing players during the early signing period, but how this is what college coaches were clamoring for years ago. Also, the No. 5 story of the year for The OG - ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips hates the show

Are we seeing improvements from NC State basketball? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio break down the Wolfpack win over Louisville, and how NC State beat a team they were supposed to beat.

Jeremy Markovich, who is the creator of the NC Rabbit Hole newsletter, discussed how millions of Christmas ornaments have been created and produced in the State of North Carolina. Also, UNC basketball gets a win, college coaches continue to complain about the transfer portal and NIL, and more during What's Trending.

CL Brown of the News & Observer believes that UNC Basketball head coach Hubert Davis doesn't use his bench enough at this point in the season right now. Joe Ovies & Joe Gilgio give you their NFL Power Rankings. Plus, Brooke Pryor of ESPN prjects where the teams in the AFC might finish.

Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy discussed the recent 12-game point streak for the Carolina Hurricanes as they are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of the holiday break. Tracy also shares his thoughts on rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov.

Joe Giglio was fired up about UNC basketball and how their best players played their best at the Jumpman Invitational in a win over MIchigan. Also, Joe Ovies & Giglio point out the hypocrisy of MLB owners who want are upset at the amount of money New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has spent during free agency.

After What's Trending, Joe Ovies & producer Dennis Cox learned that Joe Giglio has never seen Christmas Vacation on top of not having ever seen Home Alone, nor Elf. This leaves Ovies speechless. Also, a conversation about National Signing Day, the Carolina Hurricanes, and more during What's Trending.

Wes Durham of ACC Network weighed in on the early National Signing Day with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio, and wonders if NIL is being used properly in regards to who is getting the money, and if it's worth it for some programs to get into a bidding war for players. Also, Carolina Hurricanes reporter Hanna Yates describes what it was like doing Pyotr Kochetkov's first public interview, and the fun sc...

No. 14 Duke men's basketball lost 81-70 on the road at Wake Forest, suffering their first ACC loss of the season. Joe Ovies said not to look too deep into the loss if you're Duke, but how it's a big win for Wake Forest early in the season. Also, questions about Christmas and more during #HeyJoe.

With Early Signing Day taking place in College Football, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss football coaches whining about losing recruits to NIL deals at other schools. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes stay white hot after a 37-save performance by Pyotr Kochetkov.

Joe Ovies brings up how 'tough football people' seem to be the ones complaining the most about the cold weather that we're seeing. Also, discussions about the transfer portal, tampering, NIL, and more during What's Trending.

Lauren Brownlow of WRALSportsFan discussed with Joe Ovies ACC basketball, including UNC basketball's dramatic win over Ohio State. Brownlow & Ovies weigh in on head coach Hubert Davis essentially calling his team 'soft' at halftime. Also, despite a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Carolina Panthers can still make the playoffs.

Joe Ovies tells Candace Cooper, and Brian Murphy of WRALSportsFan that college coaches need to call out other schools/coaches for tampering. Also during #HeyJoe, questions about overrated Christmas songs and more.

Joe Ovies & Candace Cooper react to NC State QB Devin Leary transferring to Kentucky, and the continued allegations of tampering by several college football coaches. NC Central Eagles play-by-play voice Jonathan Duren discussed the NCCU victory over Jackson State and Deion Sanders in the Celebration Bowl. Duren also points out to Joe Ovies & Candace Cooper that the MEAC continues to be the...

In any way shape or form after the Panthers loss to the Steelers, even though there’s no difference in standings within the division, has the talk around Bank of America stadium changed about Steve Wilks? Was Pittsburgh the Panthers last, or at least most reachable opportunity to succeed against compared to the rest of their schedule? What’s the reoccurring issue when hiring coaches, and more spec...