The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Cliff Bumgardner, Director and Co-producer of "When Giants Walked Here" about the rise and fall of professional wrestling at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC, joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the documentary, the impact of professional wrestling in Raleigh and the State of North Carolina.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales deciding that QB Bryce Young will not be playing in the pre-season opener against the New England Patriots.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State football being ranked 22nd in the preseason College Football coaches poll, and how their schedule is set up to make the College Football Playoff.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss why Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to play in preseason games with a new play caller in head coach Dave Canales.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how injuries are starting to build for the Carolina Panthers, including WR Xavier Legette, Tight Ends Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, and Stephen Sullivan, and others, which puts head coach Dave Canales in a tough spot deciding who makes the roster.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young struggles this season, are they due to reasons out of Young's control, or do they eventual become excuses?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Jadeveon Clowney was disruptive for the Carolina Panthers in their scrimmage at Clemson, but if this is an indictment of the Carolina Panthers offense and if the struggles will continue.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the "NC State Stuff" moniker has been dropped from NC State football, and if the Wolfpack and head coach Dave Doeren will take the football program to the next level this season.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton or LB Luke Kuechly make it into the NFL Hall of Fame.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers training camp, including who has stood out at wide receiver, how Dave Canales will look to deploy WRs during the course of the game, and training camp battles.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if former LA Chargers QB Philip Rivers will be a first-ballot NFL Hall of Fame inductee, or will he have to wait a few years before making into Canton?

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss what needs to be a crucial training camp matchup between Carolina Panthers’ tackle Ickey Ekwonu and veteran linebacker Jadeveon Clowney. Tim & Graham discuss why Ekwonu needs to face off against Clowney to sharpen his skills and prepare for the upcoming season.

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the 2024 football season potential for NC State, UNC, and Duke. Tim & Graham analyze the team strengths, key players, and coaching strategies to determine the ceiling for each program.

Tim Donnelly is joined by Doug Warf, President of the Carolina Hurricanes. Warf shares his vision for the organization, discusses his new role, and provides an inside look at the future of the Hurricanes.

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill celebrate the extraordinary career of Julius Peppers ahead of his induction at the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Game. From his dominant years with the Carolina Panthers to his impact on the game, Peppers’ legacy is one for the ages.

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the beginning of NC State football’s fall practice and what fans can anticipate from the Wolfpack’s offense this season. Tim & Graham discuss key players, offensive strategies, and potential breakout stars.

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the beginning of Duke football’s fall practice and the quarterback competition between returner Grayson Loftis and transfer Maalik Murphy, who will emerge as the Blue Devils’ starting QB this season.

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' latest moves, including Martin Necas re-signing to a two-year extension. Tim & Graham analyze the impact of Necas’ contract on the team’s future and whether Seth Jarvis should be signed to a short-term or long-term deal.

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the fallout from UNC Football head coach Mack Brown’s bold comments about Mike Elko following his departure from Duke to join Texas A&M. Tim & Graham discuss the reasons behind Brown’s strong words and how he was trying to make a statement for himself as a coach.

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the beginning of UNC Football’s preseason camp and the quarterback competition between returner Conner Harrell and transfer Max Johnson, who will emerge as the Tar Heels’ starting QB this season.

Tim Donnelly & Adam Gold analyze the Carolina Hurricanes' strategic move to re-sign forward Martin Necas to a two-year, $6.5 million per year deal. Tim & Adam discuss what this contract means for the Hurricanes' roster, Necas' role in the team's future, and the broader implications for their playoff aspirations.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper would move on from QB Bryce Young after this season if Young struggles, with Tepper pursuing a high priced free agent like Dak Prescott.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss comments made by Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule about how Big Ten football should have at least four teams in the college football playoff and that the Big 10 is the top conference in college football. Tim points out how results say otherwise.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers training camp is revolving around the production of wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette with second year QB Bryce Young under new head coach Dave Canales.

Syracuse QB Kyle McCord shares with Tim Donnelly the reason why he transferred from Ohio State football, playing with NC State WR Noah Rogers, and the upcoming 2024 college football season and playing in the ACC.