The Drive with Tim Donnelly

What is the vibe at ACC Tipoff? During What's Trending, Wes Durham of the ACC Network joined the show to discuss the vibe at ACC Tipoff as the men's basketball teams around the league, as well as ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, spoke to the media.

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon joined The OG with Ovies & Giglio to talk about the upcoming season, how the team wants gambling to be legalized in the State of North Carolina, the price of Storm Brews going up, revitalizing the area around PNC Arena, Pickleball, and more.

Play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco previews the Carolina Hurricanes with Ovies & Giglio ahead of the season opener at PNC Arena.

How would NCAA Tournament expansion impact ACC regular season and tournament? ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips spoke at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte in favor of expanding the NCAA Tournament for men's and women's basketball, but for all sports. Ovies & Giglio wonder how that devalue the ACC regular season and ACC tournament. Also, The Carolina Hurricanes get their regular season underway!

Does Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper lack self-awareness? The OG with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss further the change of head coach for the Carolina Panthers from Matt Rhule to interim head coach Steve Wilks. But the guys also discuss the press conference held by owner David Tepper, and how he appears to lack self-awareness when it comes to the City of Charlotte, the past success of the...

Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho previews the season as he joined the show ahead of their season opener on Wednesday. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes announced today at the team will be starting their own Hall of Fame. Joe Giglio explains why the Ron Francis shouldn't be in the team's Hall of Fame. Also, Pat Welter of WRALSportsFan joined live from ACC Tipoff in Charlotte to talk about Caro...

During #HeyJoe, a question was brought up as to why haven't the Carolina Panthers found sustained success? Also, more questions about Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and the perception that he has of his time owning the team, but how people outside the organization perceive him.

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks is looking to change the approach of the team moving forward, and it sounded like that during his first press conference since being name interim head coach of the team, but also how it contrasts some of the messaging being put out by owner David Tepper. Also, discussions about the NFL and the lack of consistency when it comes to roughing the passer...

Can Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper be trusted to make the right decision? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio with The OG discussed the firing of Carolina Panthers' head coach Matt Rhule, and how David Tepper is equally as culpable when it comes to the lack of success for the franchise. But the question is brought up about David Tepper and if he's able to make the right decisions for the franchise mo...

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper addressed the media today after firing head coach Matt Rhule. Ovies & Giglio play you live cuts and give you a live reaction to Tepper's comments about Rhule, the team, and finding a franchise QB. Also, Jonathan Jones of CBS sports joined the show to talk about the firing of Rhule, if the Panthers would look to trade off assets to acquire draft picks, and w...

Matt Rhule finally got fired by the Carolina Panthers. Can Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper be trusted to make the right decision? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio with The OG discussed the firing of Carolina Panthers' head coach Matt Rhule, and how David Tepper is equally as culpable when it comes to the lack of success for the franchise. But the question is brought up about David Tepper and if he'...

Is playing for a tie the bad thing? Joe Giglio argues why Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett should've kicked a field goal and played for a tie instead of going for it on 4th-and-1 in OT during their 12-9 OT loss on Thursday Night Football to the Indianapolis Colts. Also, talks about NC State football vs Florida State football, and UNC football on the road at Miami football during What's...

If you've ever seen the GIF of a NC State football fan with his shirt off and twisting over his head like a helicopter, then you know 'Jake Jams' who was a recent guest on the Pack Therapy Podcast with Joe Giglio. During the show, Giglio played a portion of the interview with Jake about becoming famous for a GIF, why he stood on the wall at Carter-Finley Stadium and took his shirt off when NC Stat...

Who will win the World Series? Joe Giglio and guest-host Anthony talk about the MLB Playoffs, including giving their predictions for which team will win the World Series. Also, during #HeyJoe, questions about the Carolina Panthers and head coach Matt Rhule.

How come the NFL has been this year? Discussions about Thursday Night Football and the awful game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, including harsh criticisms against Broncos QB Russell Wilson. Also, talks about the Draymond Green altercations with Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole.

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour joined the show to talk about the upcoming season, including the additions of Brent Burns and Paul Stastny, the continued growth of young players like Martin Necas and Seth Jarvis, and the return of goalie Freddie Andersen. Also, during What's Trending a discussion about Texas Pete hot sauce being sued, the Super Mario Bros. movie trailer, the Carolin...

Going around the NFL with Brooke Pryor of ESPN, including the Carolina Panthers and QB Baker Mayfield, as well as their head coach Matt Rhule. Plus, Jeremy Markovich of NC Rabbit Hole joined the show to discuss how Texas Pete hot sauce, which is based in Winston-Salem, NC, is being sued for NOT being from the State of Texas.

How have the Carolina Hurricanes improved? Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy joined the show to talk about the upcoming season for the Carolina Hurricanes, the additions of Brent Burns and Paul Stastny, and the expectations for the team. Also, questions about the Carolina Panthers and more during #HeyJoe.

Can the Carolina Panthers turn things around offensively? Ovies & Giglio talk about the struggling play of the Carolina Panthers QB Baker Mayfield, and head coach Matt Rhule. Also, talks about Duke basketball and their approach now that Coach K is no longer the head coach.

Is the NCAA Tournament field going to expand for basketball? Also, during What's Trending, talks about the French Wamba, Baker Mayfield, MLB Playoffs, Aaron Judge, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does NC State football bounce back? Wes Durham of the ACC Network joined the show to talk about NC State football after their loss to Clemson football, and if the Wolfpack can bounce back similarly to Wake Forest Football who previously lost to Clemson football but responded with a win over Florida State football. Also, talks about UNC football and how people should take their win against VA T...

The Savanah Bananas are coming to Durham! Durham Bulls Athletic Park will host a Savanah Bananas baseball event in 2023, and will also host the 2023 ACC baseball tournament. Durham Bulls VP of Baseball Operations Mike Birling joined the show to talk about the various events coming to Durham in 2023. Also, #HeyJoe questions about the Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule. Learn more about your ad...

Why does MLB gloss over other forms of 'cheating'? With New York Yankees' outfielder Aaron Judge hitting his 62nd homerun, the conversation continues about the legitimacy of previous players who hit more than 60 homeruns in a season, with Joe Ovies pointing out that there are times throughout baseball history was blatant cheating took place, but how there is a level of hypocrisy with baseball medi...

The OG talks to Kyle Bailey, WFNZ, about the Carolina Panthers and why he thinks they can't figure things out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Murphy, from WRAL, joins the OG to talk about the latest disturbing news coming from the Courage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices