Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Paul Ihander & Max Goren take inspiration from this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway and go over the history of sporting events being played in unique venues. Also, Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham provides the show's first-ever Sound of the Week.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss when Carolina Panthers fans should be able to trust the team again when it comes to trading top draft picks for win-now talent. Also, they show their support for the new line-to-gain technology used by the NFL in the Hall of Fame Game.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to an ESPN radio host naming the Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young as a dark horse MVP candidate, as well as Dave Canales as a candidate for Coach of the Year. Also, they debate what the most popular sports Halloween costume will be this year.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football as their training camp continues, and they question what the expectations should be for Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack this fall. Also, they react to GM Eric Tulsky's comments on the recent Jackson Blake extension by the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the latest updates from Carolina Panthers training camp, including some early injuries and key position battles. Also, they touch on the buzz around the college basketball transfer portal and NC State coach Will Wade.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football opening up their fall camp, and what fans and coaches are expecting from the Wolfpack heading into the season. Also, they touch on the end of a VJ Edgecombe-Cooper Flagg "beef" that never really was.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the recent wave of "throwback theater," or influx of nostalgia going around the sports world. Also, they react to the news of Deion Sanders becoming cancer-free after a recent medical scare.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss wide receiver Hunter Renfrow's training camp for the Carolina Panthers, and ponder whether the Clemson product could be a valuable piece of the roster this season. Also, they try to name the "villain" of the NFC South, and take a trip back to the Panthers' first game: the 1995 Hall of Fame Game.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren react to the latest article linking the Carolina Hurricanes to a popular NHL trade target: Nazem Kadri. Also, they discuss some of the weekend's baseball action, including a legendary performance, Hall of Fame inductions, and controversial eating challenges.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the latest updates out of Carolina Panthers training camp from Dave Canales and Derrick Brown as the team prepares to begin padded practice. Also, they break down a list ranking the value of all 17 ACC football programs.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by NC State football play-by-play voice Matt Chazanow to preview the Wolfpack’s 2025 season.  Also, Graham signs off the program one last time.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the biggest storylines from ACC Kickoff 2025. Also, Paul and Graham react to the Carolina Hurricanes locking up forward Jackson Blake with an eight-year, $45 million contract extension.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Day 1 of Carolina Panthers training camp. Also, Paul and Graham discuss the tongue-in-cheek expectations for UNC football.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview day two of the 2025 ACC Kickoff, including Tim Donnelly's sit-down interview with Wake Forest football running back Demond Claiborne. 

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview day one of Carolina Panthers training camp as the 2025 NFL season begins to take shape. Also, Paul and Graham discuss Ozzy Osbourne's legacy in sports.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's recent 1-on-1 interview with franchise legend Thomas Davis, where the former No. 1 overall pick opened up about his expectations for the upcoming 2025 season.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the biggest ACC football storylines heading into the 2025 season. Also, Paul and Graham discuss why UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis hasn't been the subject of a documentary series such as Bill Belichick's upcoming feature on UNC football.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Carolina Panthers rookies officially reporting to training camp and what to expect as preseason preparations begin. Paul and Graham also discuss how the Panthers’ projected starting lineup stacks up against the rest of the NFL—on both offense and defense.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance at the 2025 British Open, capturing his major championship of the year. Also, Paul and Graham discuss Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel stealing the spotlight, leading the team to victory in the NBA Summer League Championship.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Dennis Cox, host of Panthers Playbook, to preview everything you need to know ahead of the Carolina Panthers' training camp next week.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down how local Triangle basketball stars are performing in the 2025 NBA Summer League. Also, Paul and Graham discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' most difficult stretches of games during the 2025-26 regular season schedule. 

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Scott Gulbransen, host of Silver and Black Today, the original Las Vegas Raiders podcast, to discuss Renfrow’s journey from Vegas to a potential key contributor in Carolina for the Panthers.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss why Duke basketball might not be getting the national attention it usually commands this offseason. Also, Paul and Graham break down the release of the Carolina Hurricanes' 2025-26 regular-season schedule.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss everything you need to know ahead of the 153rd Open Championship, returning to Royal Portrush from July 13th-20th. 

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky's strategic approach in acquiring forward Nikolaj Ehlers. Also, Paul and Graham discuss the bold claims about the Carolina Panthers this season.

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