Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'amour's latest interview with Adam Gold, in which he expressed opposition to playing Seth Jarvis at center. Also, they touch on the biggest MLB storylines as the baseball regular season reaches its home stretch.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down the tough decisions the Carolina Panthers will have to make on roster cut down day, as well as the buzz around a possible Adam Thielen trade. Also, they discuss the contracts handed out to Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson, ending two high-profile hold-ins.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in JT Crabtree, the voice of South Alabama football, to give the lowdown on UNC's new presumptive starting quarterback, Gio Lopez. Also, Tyson Bagent provides some wise perspective in this week's Sound Bite of the Week.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' winless preseason after a 19-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Is there cause for concern after the team struggled to score, or is there no reason to worry due to limited action for the starters? Also, they preview the first game of the college football season: Farmageddon between Iowa State and Kansas State.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State and UNC football, with just one week remaining before college football kicks off in the Triangle. Also, they react to the College Football Playoff changing the way they evaluate team resumes.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss which Carolina Panthers could secure a spot for themselves on the opening day roster with their performances in tonight's final preseason game against the Steelers. Also, they react to betting odds regarding where MLB will put its next expansion team.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to discuss NC State football naming its captains ahead of the season opener against ECU. Also, they break down MLB's plan for the future of the league's streaming rights.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss recent claims from Virginia Tech's athletic department that they need north of an additional $50 million to compete in college football. Also, they touch on a scuffle from Carolina Panthers training camp.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss quotes from Manny Diaz, Duke football head coach, who shared his thoughts on the future of college football and the playoff on the Adam Gold Show. Also, they react to news about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, and consider what must happen for a potential expansion team to land in Raleigh.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' preparation in the final week of the NFL preseason, and how the team is showing confidence despite previous preseason performances. Also, they touch on the throwback SportsCenter show hosted by Rich Eisen, and debate whether ESPN should go back to some of their old ways.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the latest College Football Playoff expansion proposal from the Big Ten, which would see 24 or 28 teams make the field. Also, they try to come up with a fitting nickname for Scottie Scheffler after he won yet another golf tournament.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans in their second preseason game of 2025. They also welcome in Dennis Cox, host of Panthers Playbook, to give his perspective on the loss and what it might mean for the Panthers with the regular season looming.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in High School OT Senior Editor Joel Bryant to discuss tonight's High School OT Bulldog Bash, the latest of the high school football jamborees in the Triangle. Also, NIU football Head Coach Thomas Hammock's musings on NIL and college life lessons provide our Sound Bite of the Week.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' final preparations as they head into their second preseason game against the Houston Texans. Also, they touch on the new NBA broadcast environment after the league's full schedule was released yesterday.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley for the latest updates out of UNC football training camp. Also, they discuss when the first losses may come for Duke and NC State this fall.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Tom Dundon's purchase of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, and how it could affect the chances of the Carolina Hurricanes' owner brining a baseball team to Raleigh. Also, they assert that last year's Chuba Hubbard extension with the Carolina Panthers could be the team's best move yet.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Coastal Plain League Commissioner Chip Allen to wrap up the CPL season and discuss where the league is headed moving forward. Also, they touch on the Venmo drama surrounding Oklahoma QB John Mateer, and dish out some advice to avoid getting caught in a similar scenario.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' roster depth as they continue to prepare for the regular season, specifically when it comes to some positions of need on defense. Also, they ponder whether a college football version of NFL RedZone could be coming soon, thanks to recent media rights deals.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to a CBS Sports article listing Duke as North Carolina's best college football team heading into the 2025 season. Also, they discuss the NBA's counterstrike to the NFL's Christmas Day tripleheader.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to discuss the Carolina Panthers' preseason, specifically when it comes to Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker's roles at wide receiver. Also, they lambast the state of sports streaming in the wake of another new rights agreement.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to recent news of Jimbo Fisher and Jon Gruden expressing interest in returning to coaching, particularly in the ACC and SEC. Also, they discuss NC State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan emphasizing the Wolfpack's commitment to revenue sharing.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' 30-10 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Browns on Friday night, and what, if anything, it means for the team moving forward. They also bring in Dennis Cox, host of The Fan's Panthers Playbook podcast, to provide his perspective from the sidelines of the game.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in High School OT's Joel Bryant to discuss HSOT's jamboree taking place this weekend at Wake Forest High School. Also, Arizona Rattlers head coach Kevin Guy provides our Soundbite of the Week.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss what they expect to see from the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. Also, they talk about UNC's new effort to enhance the football game day experience with "Chapel Thrill Game Day."

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren bring in Pack Pride's Cory Smith to discuss NC State football's training camp with their opening game against ECU just three weeks away. Also, they react to the latest soundbites from Duke QB Darian Mensah and UNC head coach Bill Belichick.

This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North Carolina’s premium hemp dispensary. Order online at hempies.co.