The Adam Gold Show

Clemson football DE Will Heldt talks with Tim Donnelly from ACC football kickoff about how Clemson football can get back to being a top defense in the ACC.

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney joins Tim Donnelly at ACC Football Kickoff to discuss how the Tigers can bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, and where Clemson football can get better and back atop the ACC in 2026.

Wes Durham, ACC Network and ESPN commentator, joins the Adam Gold Show at ACC Kickoff 2026 in Charlotte to discuss the state of college football and the future of the conference.

Brian Geisinger, 247 Sports/Buzz Beat Podcast, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Charlotte Hornets and where they’re at in the rebuild; as well as topics like where LeBron James might go and what other NBA teams are doing in the offseason. 

Jack Gold, Adam Gold’s youngest son, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the World Cup Semi Finals and what they both believe will happen in the Tuesday and Wednesday matchup. 

Kyle Bonn, The Sporting News, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the World Cup, how VAR has been used in the World Cup, and whether FIFA can be trusted after issues that have happened throughout the Cup thus far. 

Darin Gantt, Panthers.com, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers starting their training camp on July 21^st with the rookies and then vets report July 22^nd.

Sam Ehrlich, Boise State C.O.B.E., joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the latest NCAA denial and what this means for high school and college athletes moving forward. 

Scott Burnside, Hockey Writer/Broadcaster/podcaster, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup and Tom Dundon putting all his young children’s names on it.  

Konata Edwards, basketball guru, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the most likely landing spot for LeBron James, as well as the future of players like James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. 

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the upcoming season for the Carolina Panthers; as well as what other teams might be doing around the NFL. Will the Chicago Bears improve their season from last year?    

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss college football media days and what we may anticipate finding out about the upcoming season. 

Dan Wetzel, ESPN, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the USMNT, developing young soccer players and where the system struggles, as well as college athletics.   

Brenden Whitted, basketball guru, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Charlotte Hornets and what their strategy might be after getting rid of LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges. 

Will Palaszcuk, Charlotte FC PxP, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss USMNT vs Belgium in Round 16 of the World Cup and what the strategy might be for the Charlotte Hornets roster for next season. 

Matt Brown, Extra Points, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the World Cup and college sports. U.S. player Folarin Balogun can play in World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium on Monday. 

Dan Rosen, NHL Network, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss what the Carolina Hurricanes should/might do in trades during the offseason. What should we make of the Canes’ offseason thus far? 

Walt Ruff, Carolina Hurricanes Writer, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the lack of moves by the Carolina Hurricanes during free agency and John Carlson moving on from being a Cane. Is it wise the canes have done nothing during free agency?  

Ashley Sanchez, NC Courage, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the World Cup and the NC Courage on their win streak. What has the fresh tart meant to the team? 

Max Goren & Adam Gold discuss the latest knockout stage action from international soccer's biggest stage. The US Men's National Team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16, but lost their star striker in the process; how will they adjust?

Updates from soccer's biggest tournament are brought to you by North Carolina Courage and Wake Orthopaedics.

Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes Color Analyst, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss what the Carolina Hurricanes may do during free agency, whether they should be interested in keeping John Carlson, and whether he sees Alexander Nikishin staying a Cane next season. 

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the “Protect College Sports Act” and the chances of it ever passing, ACC Kickoff, and college football scheduling. 

Dave Pagnotta, The Fourth Period/NHL Network, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and what they may or may not do when it comes to trades before the season. Trade Market vs Free Agency Market: Where might the Carolina Hurricanes go the most? 

Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports TV Investigative Reporter, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss MLB coming to NC,  how gamble tax revenue is changing in NC, and what all of these may entail for NC residents.

Jonny Lazarus, Daily Faceoff, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss what the Carolina Hurricanes did during the 2026 NHL Draft, how much stronger the Florida Panthers will be, and where Connor Hellebuyck might go.