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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' upcoming matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers- which Panthers team will we see on Sunday? The one that beat the Packers and the Rams, or the one that lost to the Saints twice? Also, another ludicrous game from Luka Doncic earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Programming note: due to the holidays, our next show will be on Friday, December 26.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a day full of college football action, including NC State facing Memphis in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, and Alabama heading to Oklahoma for the first round of the CFP. Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Hurricanes' back-to-back in Florida against the Panthers and Lightning.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Brian Murphy, WRAL investigative reporter, to preview the release of "Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way." The documentary will provide an in-depth look at Bill Belichick's first year in Chapel Hill. Also, Paul McNeil Jr.'s three-point barrage earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance(s) of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Will Wade's strong comments after NC State basketball's 107-72 win over Texas Southern. Wade says his team is a bit too casual with nothing but high-major opponents left on the schedule. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes extended their win streak to five in a row with a 4-1 win in Nashville. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to break down all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including an upcoming bowl game, the annual Heritage basketball game in Reynolds, and falling just short of a national title in soccer. Also, TCU's teammates with triple-doubles earn the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance(s) of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes opening up a three-game road trip against the Nashville Predators, which includes a discussion about Nikolaj Ehlers, as well as the current goaltending situation. Also, they recap a couple of home wins for Duke and UNC basketball.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Phillip Pilkington, ECU radio host, to discuss all the departures from Pirate football as the transfer portal and coaching carousel take full effect. Also, Nikola Jokic's Jokmas triple-double earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' season, sitting at 7-7 with three games to go on the schedule. Depending on your perspective, is this season already a success for Carolina? Also, they compare the rookie seasons of former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, who could make an exciting NBA rivalry for years to come.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers moving into sole possession of first place in the NFC South after Atlanta's win over Tampa Bay on Thursday Night Football. Can the Panthers take advantage of the opportunity and defeat the Saints on Sunday? Also, Brandon Bussi's historic start to his NHL career earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals, in which Brandon Bussi became the first goaltender in NHL history to win 10 of his first 11 starts. Is he the #1 goalie the Canes have long been searching for? Also, they discuss everything going on in the college football world, including UNC football firing Freddie Kitchens, Michigan's coaching search, and CJ Bailey's future at NC State.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the NFC South with four weeks to go in the regular season, with the result of tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Falcons and Buccaneers having huge implications for Carolina. Also, Audi Crooks' dominance earns her the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' road matchup with the division-leading Washington Capitals, which is the first game in an important stretch away from home for the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, they react to NC State basketball's 85-45 win over Liberty, with a massive game against Kansas lurking on the schedule.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to catch up on all things NC State athletics on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Football is heading to the Gasparilla Bowl, basketball hosts Liberty tonight, and NC State soccer is in the final four of the College Cup. Also, Robert Wright III's game-winner for BYU earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to close a seven-game homestand. With nine wins in his first ten starts, is Brandon Bussi proving to be a potential #1 goaltender for Carolina? Also, they discuss the Indianapolis Colts bringing in Philip Rivers out of retirement, and whether he could succeed if he starts at quarterback at age 44.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a crucial stretch of divisional matchups for the Carolina Hurricanes, starting with tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Also, James P. Sullivan's game-sealing interception for the Chargers earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Notre Dame's decision to forgo a bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff, ahead of an upcoming press conference from Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua. Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Panthers' week 15 matchup with the New Orleans Saints, where Carolina can no longer just be "happy to be here."

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the playoff picture after the Saints did them a big favor over the bye week. Also, Luke Mergott's ACC-title-winning interception earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend that was in college football, with Duke winning the ACC Championship over Virginia, Miami getting the final CFP bid over Notre Dame, and a number of teams accepting and declining bowl invitations. Also, they break down the Carolina Hurricanes' up-and-down weekend at the Lenovo Center.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview two big matchups for Duke athletics: basketball going on the road to take on Michigan State, and football facing Virginia in the ACC Championship Game. Also, NC State commit Aiden Smalls' big-time performance in the 7A regional final earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, in which the Canes struggled to generate offense, and Frederik Andersen continued to struggle inbetween the pipes. Also, they discuss the Lions' win over the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, and what that game could mean for the Carolina Panthers' playoff hopes.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Katherine Eberhardt,  NCFC Youth Chief Marketing and Development officer, to discuss upcoming showcases in Triangle youth soccer. Also, Luke Kornet's clutch block earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. We finish with some Thursday Night Football talk.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the winners and losers from a busy Wednesday in the sports world, which included big recruiting signings in college football and another tough loss for NC State basketball. Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes getting back on the ice after a three-day break.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football retaining Dave Doeren as their head coach for a 14th season- will the Wolfpack be able to break through in 2026? Also, Nik Bonitto's game-winning defensive play for the Denver Broncos earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a weekend of surprises, including the Carolina Panthers defeating the Los Angeles Rams, and Duke going to the ACC Championship Game. Also, they break down a low-scoring win for the Carolina Hurricanes, thanks to the rise of Brandon Bussi.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, devastated by injuries and coming off of a loss on Monday Night Football, and the daunting task ahead of facing the first-place Los Angeles Rams. Also, Creighton radio's empassioned call earns the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

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