Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Max Goren welcomes in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to discuss restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin reportedly requesting a trade. What does this mean for the Carolina Hurricanes, who start training camp later this week? Also, he recaps the biggest storylines from a complete Week 1 of the NFL season.

Max Goren recaps the Carolina Panthers' 59-37 week one loss to the Chicago Bears. Where does Carolina go from here after a brutal defensive performance? Also, he checks in with NC State, UNC, Wake Forest and Duke football after week two of college football. 

Paul Ihander looks at the ACC football slate, where NC State and North Carolina aren't out for redemption, but for good feelings + Cooper Flagg goes into business selling his own basketball cards

Paul Ihander reflects on the 25th year since the 9/11 attacks + NFL's vanilla trip Down Under + how Nashville could have the deal the Canes want for Alexander Nikishin

Paul Ihander talks with Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina about the uneasy feel within the football program about its trajectory and how Saturday's game may not settle things down + the influence of Barry Melrose on hockey spectating in the U.S.

Paul Ihander explores how the slow starts by the Carolina Panthers in the past several seasons keeps fans and analysts believing the 2026 team is no better than 8 wins + everyone in sports has expansion on their minds.

Paul Ihander looks at how Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren gameplans for Friday’s home opener + LSU blinks in its game of chicken over the pro to college pipeline with the SEC.

Paul Ihander talks about what seems to be the never-ending challenge of changing the narrative about the Carolina Panthers, and how the Carolina Hurricanes could still be high end shopping before the regular season.

Paul Ihander looks at how the Panthers are asking Bryce Young to be the biggest voice in the room as a new season begins this Sunday.

Paul Ihander dissects the coach speak as Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren needs a win on the field, and Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick deflects the off field noise.

Paul Ihander looks at a prove it weekend for ACC teams and others as Week 1 of the college football season kicks into high gear + a game of chicken for an NFL player who wanted to secure his favorite jersey number.

Paul Ihander digs into the resignation of UNC football GM Michael Lombardi + the fight between the SEC and LSU looming over pro players returning to school.

Paul Ihander talks about the avoidance of staying vanilla when it comes to the Panthers playcalling on offense in 2026 + a drive down nostalgia lane as the racing movie Cars still holds up after 20 years.

Paul Ihander wonders if the ACC should change its motto to “the conference of developing quarterbacks” + the graveyard of basketball dreams known as the Los Angeles Clippers.

Paul Ihander is joined by Pack Power 24/7 editor Cory Smith, discussing NC State’s drubbing at the hands of Virginia + how the $4B sale of the Los Angeles Angels affects MLB expansion plans.

Paul Ihander talks about the evolution of the Panthers defense and how the pair of Jaycee Horn and Derrick Brown, projected as top-100 players in the NFL in 2026, should benefit from the linebacking corps overhaul + a world in which the Canes start the season without Alexander Nikishin.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to an article naming Jake Dickert, Manny Diaz and Blake Harrell as possible candidates for big coaching jobs that become open in college football. Also, they look ahead to the sporting events to watch in the month of September.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the latest roster moves from the Carolina Panthers ahead of the start of the regular season, including the acquisition of former Ravens center Corey Bullock, and the corresponding release of guard Chandler Zavala. Also, they react to a raccoon trading card selling for $21,000.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap vastly different season-opening performances for UNC and NC State football in week zero. Can UNC be a bowl team in year two under Bill Belichick? Can NC State recover from an embarassing loss in a conference game to start the year? Also, they react to Cale Makar becoming the NHL's first $20 million man.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers’ final roster cut-down, which included some surprising cuts and additions. Also, they discuss the penalties being threatened to college sports programs looking to bring in talent from professional leagues.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers’ upcoming roster cut-down, debating which players will make the 53-man roster. Also, they react to Winnipeg Jets goaltender and Team USA gold medalist Connor Hellebuyck publicly requesting a trade.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the week zero season openers for UNC and NC State football, with the start of the college football season finally arriving tomorrow. Also, they react to the ACC becoming the latest Power Four conference to prevent professional athletes from returning to college sports.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to ESPN reportedly removing their iconic BottomLine ticker from college football broadcasts. Also, they debate whether UNC football is being overlooked heading into the Tar Heels’ week zero season opener against TCU.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers offense struggling to get going again, this time in a joint practice with the Houston Texans. Also, they discuss former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen coming into training camp injured for the Edmonton Oilers.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to preview NC State football’s week zero season opener at Virginia. Can the Wolfpack take down an experienced Cavaliers team on the road? Also, they praise the PGA Tour’s decision to switch the format of the Tour Championship to match play.