Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Tommy Ashley, host of Inside Carolina, to preview UNC football’s rivalry matchup with Duke on Saturday. Also, they discuss Duke being picked to win the ACC in both men’s and women’s basketball.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren debate whether the Carolina Panthers have a reliable third receiving option behind wide receivers Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. Is Darren Waller able to fill that role at this point in his career? Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes’ state fair road trip, which they will play without veteran forward Taylor Hall.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss everything NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including the Wolfpack being picked to finish 8th in the ACC in the conference’s preseason poll and the current hot seat status for Dave Doeren. Also, they react to the Carolina Panthers getting some injured players back on the field.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals, their sixth straight victory after opening the season with back-to-back losses. Also, they discuss whether Tuesday night’s Frozen Frenzy was a hit or miss for NHL fans.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes’ matchup with the Washington Capitals, which is the final regular season game in Raleigh for the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer, Alexander Ovechkin. Also, they react to Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway funding his own roster.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the bye week for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, who finished it off with an appearance on the Monday Night Football Manningcast. Also, they welcome Tim Donnelly, host of The Drive on 99.9 The Fan, to discuss the biggest storylines around the NFL after five weeks, particularly within the scope of quarterback development.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend on the gridiron for NC State, UNC and Duke football. How much did the landscape of the ACC, and college football as a whole, change this weekend? Also, they discuss how short-sighted overreactions about NFL players, particularly quarterbacks, are not always accurate.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ back-to-back road wins against the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers, putting them on top of the league standings. Also, they discuss the Week 5 action in the NFL, which ended with the idle Carolina Panthers still atop the NFC South standings.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead for all of the college football teams on Tobacco Road: NC State faces Wake Forest at home, UNC travels to Pittsburgh, and Duke takes on Georgia Tech in Atlanta.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' first home win of the season, a 7-2 blowout of the Vancouver Canucks. How long can the Canes extend this win streak? Also, they whip around the Week 5 NFL schedule, where there are major implications for the Carolina Panthers despite the team being idle this week.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to preview NC State football's upcoming game against Wake Forest. Can the Wolfpack overcome a bevy of injuries in a crucial ACC matchup? Also, they discuss the MLB postseason, trying to figure out who "America's team" is among the teams left standing.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Vancouver Canucks at the Lenovo Center- can the Canes put together their first three-game win streak of the season? Also, they replay 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly's interview with new UNC basketball coach Michael Malone, and discuss the viability of a possible Marvin Harrison Jr. trade for the Carolina Panthers.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren join Tim Donnelly live from ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, where he sits down with Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer for a conversation about the upcoming season for the Blue Devils. Also, they react to comments from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips regarding postseason expansion in basketball and football.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-4 win in Montreal, spoiling the Canadiens' home opener. Are defensive issues a concern this early in the season? Also, they react to comments from a St. John's basketball booster that shed light on the money/power structure in college sports.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Montreal Canadiens tonight at the Bell Centre- can the Canes handle a raucous atmosphere and a motivated Habs squad? Also, they look ahead to NC State football hosting Wake Forest on Saturday, in what may be considered an underrated matchup by outside observers.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Atlanta Falcons' Monday night blowout of the New Orleans Saints, and where that leaves the NFC South standings as the Carolina Panthers head into their bye week. Also, they react to Alexander Ovechkin's announcement that this will be his final season in the NHL.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap NC State football's 31-28 victory over Louisville in the Wolfpack's ACC home opener. With CJ Bailey throwing for a career-high in passing yards, is the offense ready for a battle against Wake Forest next week? Also, they commend UNC football for a well-fought battle against #3 Notre Dame, which just had too much firepower for the Tar Heels to overcome.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 32-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, in which Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan went off for huge offensive performances. Where do the Panthers stand heading into an early bye week? Also, they discuss Sebastian Aho's hot start to the season for the Carolina Hurricanes, including a three-point performance on Saturday night to lift the Canes to their first win of the 2026-27 campaign.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the college football weekend ahead, including home games for Wake Forest, UNC and NC State. Also, they react to reports about how many schools hit the $20.5 million revenue sharing cap, and which schools were not able to rev-share at the same level.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers’ upcoming primetime game against the Detroit Lions. Can the injury-plagued Panthers keep up on defense? Also, they discuss the weekend back-to-back starting tonight for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Paul Ihander chats with Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley about UNC's Saturday gridiron clash with Notre Dame + how in the world is a college football team out West dealing with a bad outbreak of the mumps.

Paul Ihander looks at the current holding pattern on a Carolina Hurricanes' trade of Alexander Nikishin + UConn wants to no longer be independent in football, but should be offering a carrot of other sports to potential partners

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss the latest with NC State football and a spicy Dave Doeren on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Panthers' Sunday Night Football matchup with the Detroit Lions, hoping to see more consistent performances from Carolina ahead of the bye week.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' opening-night loss to the Florida Panthers in overtime. Can their offensive struggles be attributed to early-season rust? Also, they react to a report from ESPN's Emily Kaplan, in which she says to stay alert on when it comes to a potential Alexander Nikishin trade.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to injury news regarding Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, who was placed on injured reserve with a torn quadricep. Also, they discuss the U.S. Senate passing the Protect College Sports Act.