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Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation.

Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. 

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App State football 2025 season preview: a new era for the Mountaineers

Graham Hill & Max Goren welcome in Adam Witten, App State play-by-play commentator, to preview the Mountaineers' upcoming football season. Following their first losing season in FBS football, how will they bounce back?

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Jul 3, 2025 10:19 AM
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UNC football 2025 season preview: what will Bill Belichick in college football look like?

Graham Hill & Max Goren complete the week of Triangle college football previews with the team that might have the most question marks heading into the 2025 season- the North Carolina Tar Heels. What will a college football team led by the NFL coaching legend look like?  They welcome UNC writer and Carolina Insider co-host Adam Lucas to hopefully answer some of those questions.

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00:26:46
Jul 3, 2025 10:15 AM
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NC State football 2025 season preview: what are the expectations for the Wolfpack?

Graham Hill welcomes Matt Chazanow, NC State play-by-play commentator, to the show to preview the Wolfpack's 2025 football season. Will CJ Bailey take the next step as the team's QB? How will the defense look? Could the team see improvement under new OC Kurt Roper?

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00:14:44
Jul 2, 2025 10:16 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes lock up Logan Stankoven, acquire K'Andre Miller in busy first day of free agency

Graham Hill and Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' big moves on day 1 of NHL free agency: a long-term extension for Logan Stankoven and a sign-and-trade for K'Andre Miller. They also welcome Adam Gold, The Fan's Canes insider, for futher analysis on these moves and what they might mean for the team's future.

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00:22:03
Jul 2, 2025 10:10 AM
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How Mitch Marner trade & Florida Panthers moves impact Carolina Hurricanes free agency strategy

Graham Hill is joined by Zach Martin of The Hockey Writers, host of the Locked On Hurricanes and The Surgecast podcast, to discuss NHL free agency. Also, Graham is joined by Dr. Chris Parker, CEO & President of the NJCAA, to discuss the impact of NIL and revenue sharing in athletic programs at the community college level.

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00:18:06
Jul 1, 2025 10:47 AM
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Duke football 2025 season preview: Can the Blue Devils take the next step?

Graham Hill and Alex Gibson preview the 2025 Duke football season, discussing key players, schedule highlights, and what to expect in year two under new head coach Manny Diaz. Also, Graham and Alex are joined by Duke football play-by-play commentator David Shumate. 

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00:22:47
Jul 1, 2025 10:39 AM
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Where are the Carolina Hurricanes on the eve of free agency?

Graham Hill and Max Goren bring in Adam Gold discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 NHL Draft class, as well as their offseason plans on the eve of NHL free agency. Also, they rank their best sports moments of the 2024-25 sports calendar.

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00:15:33
Jun 30, 2025 10:22 AM
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ECU kicks off a week of 2025 college football previews

Graham Hill and Max Goren preview the ECU Pirates' 2025 football season, discussing the expectations and predicitons for new head coach Blake Harrell. Also, they welcome in Patrick Johnson of 94.3 The Game in Greenville to further break down a pivotal season for the Pirates.

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00:27:24
Jun 30, 2025 10:14 AM
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2025 NHL Draft preview: What will the Carolina Hurricanes do?

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview the 2025 NHL Draft and discuss what the Carolina Hurricanes’ strategy could look like heading into tonight.

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00:13:03
Jun 27, 2025 10:38 AM
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NBA Draft Round 2 recap: Hornets pick Sion James, Cavs grab Proctor, RJ Davis joins Lakers

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss storylines from the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Duke basketball’s Sion James heading to the Charlotte Hornets and Tyrese Proctor being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paul and Graham also discuss UNC basketball star RJ Davis signing with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent. 

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00:13:46
Jun 27, 2025 10:35 AM
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NBA Draft Round 1 recap & Round 2 preview

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Nata Edwards from the Eyes on College Basketball Podcast to recap the storylines from the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft and preview what’s ahead in Round 2. Also, Paul and Graham discuss what if the Carolina Hurricanes sit on their hands for the next seven days. 

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00:17:54
Jun 26, 2025 11:25 AM
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Cooper Flagg goes No. 1; NIL & revenue sharing impact on NC community college sports

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Night 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Duke basketball phenom Cooper Flagg being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Also, Paul and Graham are joined by NJCAA Region 10 Commissioner and Men’s Director Lind Hartsell to discuss how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and revenue sharing are impacting athletic programs at the community college level.

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00:26:28
Jun 26, 2025 11:19 AM
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NBA Draft preview: Cooper Flagg goes No. 1? Duke & UNC players on the move

Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and WRAL Senior Multi-Platform Producer Mark Bergin preview Night 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft, including the expectation that Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg will be selected No. 1 overall. Paul, Graham, and Mark also discuss where Duke standouts Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach could land, and what to expect for UNC basketball's Drake Powell and RJ Davis.

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00:12:32
Jun 25, 2025 11:4 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes pushing for Mitch Marner: Latest update & what it means

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the latest developments in the Carolina Hurricanes' pursuit of Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner.

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00:08:23
Jun 25, 2025 10:54 AM
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Kinston WR Tyreek Copper on his NC State football commitment

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Kinston High School wide receiver Tyreek Copper to discuss his recent commitment to NC State football.

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00:10:16
Jun 24, 2025 11:44 AM
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Why the Carolina Hurricanes must go all-in on Mitch Marner

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss why the Carolina Hurricanes need to make a bold move and go all-in on acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner. Also, Paul and Graham discuss UNC athletics sharing $20.5 million with athletes in four different sports.

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00:25:07
Jun 24, 2025 11:34 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes kicking tires on trade targets; Is Shohei Ohtani somehow becoming underrated?

Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes potentially inquiring about Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Rasmus Andersson, two popular NHL trade targets. Also, Paul wants to make sure an exceptional Shohei Ohtani performance doesn't get overlooked.

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00:16:32
Jun 23, 2025 10:25 AM
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Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA title, highlighting a wild sports weekend

Paul Ihander and Max Goren react to everything from a wild sports weekend, including Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the College World Series, blockbuster trades, and golf. Also, they discuss what this Thunder title could mean for the future of the NBA.

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00:26:18
Jun 23, 2025 10:16 AM
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Brent Burns' potential future with the Carolina Hurricanes; Messy CFP expansion continues

Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the options for the Carolina Hurricanes to add to their defensive corps this offseason, including the possibility of bringing back Brent Burns. Also, they react to the latest in College Football Playoff expansion talks.

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00:15:57
Jun 20, 2025 10:32 AM
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Indiana Pacers dominate to set up NBA Finals game 7; the latest on some big-time NHL targets

Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the Indiana Pacers' dominant Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. Also, they react to the latest news on potential Carolina Hurricanes targets Sam Bennett and...Connor McDavid?

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00:24:54
Jun 20, 2025 10:28 AM
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Tampa Bay Rays explore potential sale amid stadium uncertainty

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the Tampa Bay Rays' ongoing talks for a potential sale of the franchise. 

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00:07:42
Jun 19, 2025 10:42 AM
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Can Thunder secure the NBA title in Game 6; Kon Knueppel's NBA draft stock rises

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder stand just one win away from clinching the championship against the Indiana Pacers. Also, Paul and Graham discuss how former Duke basketball standout Kon Knueppel's NBA draft stock continues to climb.

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00:29:24
Jun 19, 2025 10:39 AM
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What if Cooper Flagg refuses to play for the Dallas Mavericks?

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill explore a wild hypothetical--what would happen if top NBA prospect Cooper Flagg declared he doesn't want to play for the Dallas Mavericks? 

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00:10:14
Jun 18, 2025 11:3 AM
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Florida Panthers win Stanley Cup; Logan Stankoven wants to stay with the Carolina Hurricanes

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the Florida Panthers' 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final to clinch their second consecutive championship. Also, Paul and Graham discuss Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven wanting to stay in Raleigh.

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00:28:39
Jun 18, 2025 10:55 AM
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Florida Panthers look to clinch 2-peat in Game 6 vs Edmonton Oilers

Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. 

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Jun 17, 2025 10:51 AM
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