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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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Carolina Hurricanes even series at one game apiece heading to Vegas; NBA Finals continue tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to further break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. What are the keys for Carolina as they head west for game 3 in Nevada? Also, they preview game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight in San Antonio.

00:17:55
Jun 5, 2026 10:16 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes win instant classic in game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the thrilling game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. How did the Canes break through and come back to even the series at one game apiece.

00:24:41
Jun 5, 2026 10:9 AM
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NC State football's trip to Brazil canceled; Knicks take game 1 against Spurs

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss yesterday's news of NC State football's week 0 game against Virginia being moved from Rio de Janeiro back to Charlottesville. Why was this international game not able to be organized? Also, they react to the New York Knicks winning game 1 of the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs.

00:13:01
Jun 4, 2026 10:11 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes look to even up Stanley Cup Final against Vegas Golden Knights tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final game 2 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Can Carolina set the tone physically in this game and even up the series at one game apiece? Will the top forward line become uncorked and find the back of the net?

00:29:51
Jun 4, 2026 10:6 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes did not execute in game 1 against Vegas; NBA Finals begin tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to further discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' game 1 loss to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final. Also, they preview the NBA Finals, starting tonight between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

00:16:31
Jun 3, 2026 10:16 AM
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Mistakes sink the Carolina Hurricanes in game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. How can Carolina bounce back after key mistakes erased an electric start? What are the keys to making sure the series heads to Vegas tied at one game apiece?

00:26:12
Jun 3, 2026 10:8 AM
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More analysis on the Vegas Golden Knights; Massive NFL trades break on June 1

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tony Cordasco, host of the Locked On Golden Knights podcast, to give his analysis on the Carolina Hurricanes' opponent in the Stanley Cup Final. Also, they react to the AJ Brown and Myles Garrett trades in the NFL.

00:19:14
Jun 2, 2026 10:16 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes host Vegas Golden Knights in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes hosting game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight at the Lenovo Center. What does this opportunity mean to the players vying for their first Cup win, the veterans trying to lift it once again, and the community of Caniacs that support them?

00:21:48
Jun 2, 2026 10:10 AM
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Previewing the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' opponent in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final: the Vegas Golden Knights. Who are the players to watch on the other side of the ice, and how will coach Rod Brind'Amour use line matchups to his advantage, particularly at home? Also, they give some flowers to Frederik Andersen for his stellar postseason run in a difficult time.

00:15:37
Jun 1, 2026 10:57 AM
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The Carolina Hurricanes are in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games in the Eastern Conference Final to set up a matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. What should Caniacs expect as Carolina plays for its first Stanley Cup title since 2006?

00:27:54
Jun 1, 2026 10:50 AM
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Potential narrative-shifting game for Carolina Hurricanes tonight; Spurs force game 7 against Thunder

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the opportunity at hand for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, as they look to get over the Eastern Conference Final hump that has plagued them over the past 20 years. Also, they look ahead to game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

00:15:33
May 29, 2026 10:13 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes can punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final tonight against Montreal

Paul Ihander& Max Goren preview Eastern Conference Final game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, which could be a potential close-out game for Carolina. What are the keys to the Canes clinching their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final since 2006?

00:26:06
May 29, 2026 10:7 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes have a stranglehold on ECF against Montreal; Potential NBA elimination game tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to hear his take on the Carolina Hurricanes' latest dominant victory in Montreal. Also, they discuss tonight's game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals.

00:18:35
May 28, 2026 10:16 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes dominate Montreal Canadiens 4-0 in game 4 of Eastern Conference Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-0 shutout win over the Montreal Canadiens in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Are they satisfied with this performance, and what will Carolina need to improve (if anything) heading into a potential series-clinching game on Friday?

00:25:37
May 28, 2026 10:11 AM
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Elliott Avent's final ride with NC State baseball; OKC Thunder one win away from NBA Finals

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including commitments for basketball and football, and baseball's upcoming NCAA Tournament regional. Also, they discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Western Conference Finals.

00:19:32
May 27, 2026 10:13 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes play ECF game 4 in Montreal tonight; Vegas Golden Knights reach third Stanley Cup Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Montreal Canadiens in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final; can Carolina take both games in Montreal and get a stranglehold on the series? Also, they react to the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

00:24:37
May 27, 2026 10:7 AM
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Dennis Cox on the environment at Bell Center in Montreal; New York Knicks reach first NBA Finals since 1999

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Dennis Cox, producer of The Drive with Tim Donnelly, to recount his experience at the Bell Center in Montreal for game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. Also, they discuss the New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals with their latest blowout victory over Cleveland.

00:16:53
May 26, 2026 10:13 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes take 2-1 series lead in Eastern Conference Final

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' overtime victories in game 2 and game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final- how much have new players made an impact in this series? After combining for the game 3 overtime winner, is there still another gear to reach for the top line players?

00:27:01
May 26, 2026 10:7 AM
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Adam Gold looks ahead to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final | Why Canada is laughing at the Caniacs

Paul Ihander is joined by Canes Insider Adam Gold to look ahead to game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final + and how all of Canada is laughing at Caniacs, because they don’t want the Canes anywhere near the Cup.

00:22:51
May 22, 2026 12:4 PM
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Dissecting the Canes' stunning loss to Montreal | The tragic death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch

Paul Ihander chops up Thursday’s blowout Canes loss to Montreal and how the players should have woken up mad + the tragic death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and the encounters he had with media and the fans.

00:25:25
May 22, 2026 11:58 AM
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Golden Knights steal game 1 against Avalanche; Coastal Plain League season starts this weekend

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Vegas Golden Knights' upset victory on the road in game 1 of their series against the Colorado Avalanche. Can Colorado bounce back if Cale Makar isn't in the lineup? Also, they welcome in Coastal Plain League commissioner Chip Allen to discuss the start of the CPL season, a new team in Zebulon and all things collegiate wood bat baseball.

00:17:33
May 21, 2026 10:14 AM
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Carolina Hurricanes host game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview tonight's Eastern Conference Final game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. After 11 days off, will the extended rest be an advantage for Carolina? Will the top line get going on the scoresheet?

00:26:09
May 21, 2026 10:8 AM
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NC State baseball bows out in first round of ACC Tournament; Knicks mount historic comeback over Cavaliers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, for an NC State update on a Wolfpack Wednesday. What's next for NC State baseball after an early exit from the ACC Tournament? Also, they react to the New York Knicks' 22-point 4th quarter comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

00:18:47
May 20, 2026 10:11 AM
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Conference finals begin tonight in NHL; Is the NFL schedule going too international?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to preview the upcoming Eastern Conference Final series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, as the Western Conference Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights begins tonight. Also, they discuss whether the NFL is scheduling too many international games at the expense of domestic fans.

00:23:56
May 20, 2026 10:6 AM
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Wemby goes alien mode in game 1 against OKC; It's always the caddie's fault

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Victor Wembanyama's ridiculous performance in game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals- do the defending champs in OKC have what it takes to stop him? Also, they discuss golfer Garrick Higgo splitting with his caddie after being late to the tee at last week's PGA Championship.

00:15:13
May 19, 2026 10:12 AM
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