The Adam Gold Show

Dave Harding, Duke Radio play by play, on the upcoming weekend game to determine who’s painting the Victory Bell. 

Mack Brown has an undefeated record in this matchup but how does Dave believe Manny Diaz, Duke’s new head coach, will handle this intense game against UNC? What does Dave think will give Duke the best chance at winning this game? How does Dave see Duke handling Omarion Hampton in this upcoming game? What was it like from Dave’s perspective on how important this rivalry is?    

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on what he’s seen from the rookies, vets, and what adjustments he’ll be testing out in the next game this weekend. 

What has Rod liked/disliked from practices and preseason games thus far? Are there any rookies in particular that have stood out to him? Are there any vets that have stepped up more than expected with the change in roster from last year to this year? How prepared is everyone for the regular season right now?

Bryn Renner, former UNC QB, on what is was like being a QB for UNC playing in this intense rivalry matchup. 

How does Bryn think the Blue Devils will handle Omarion Hampton? Which guys does Bryn think need to step up in this game for UNC? How did Bryn interpret Mack Brown’s comments after last week’s game about potentially stepping down as head football coach? How much does this game mean for both schools? Does he like that this game is an ACC opener for both schools? How should the roster rally around Mack Brown moving forward?   

Greg Barnes, Inside Carolina, on where this UNC football team is right now and Mack Brown’s position as head coach. 

Adam asks Greg to paint a picture of Mack Brown’s time with UNC as their head football coach. What is this UNC team going to do with the players they have, as they continue to try and fill the gaps from former players absences? How does Greg see the UNC vs Duke matchup going this weekend? Mack Brown is 5-0 against Duke, so how important is this game for Mack as a head coach? Adam thought Mack was done after last year, so was Greg surprised that he came back for this season? What did Mack’s reaction to the end of the JMU game say to Greg? What is Greg’s sense of how the players are reacting to Mack’s emotional post game comments?    

Grant McCauley, covers the Atlanta Braves, on how he sees the MLB playoffs panning out and who he could see making it to the end. 

Did the NY Mets look like they were nervous to Grant? The Braves and Mets have had an interesting history, so could Grant see that coming into play this year? How much does having Harris back mean to the Braves? Is there a chance that the rotation might change for the Mets when it comes to the double header on Monday? What are the likelihoods of either team getting a sweep on Monday? What does the weather look like, as of right now, for the rescheduled games? 

Mike Maniscalco, Carolina Hurricanes Play By Play, on what he saw in this game and what he’s seeing in practice to give us any indications of the upcoming regular season. 

What did Rod Brind’Amour not like seeing in this game, which he changed up and could potentially keep THIS pairing together? Who did Mike wish he saw more out of, but thinks there’s still a ton of potential for a front runner spot? Adam and Mike also jump into the MLB playoffs and which teams they believe are making it to the end.  

Adam Gold & Ryan Henkel, The Hockey News, recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in their preseason opener. Adam & Ryan break down key moments from the game and highlight some of the younger players who made a strong impression.

Adam Gold & Mike Ewald, a diehard New York Mets fan break down the intense series between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves. Adam & Mike dive into the key matchups, standout performances, and the playoff implications as both teams battle it out.

Adam Gold & Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, dive into the situation surrounding UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka's departure from the program due to unfulfilled NIL promises. Adam & Chip explore the impact of NIL deals on college football, how this situation reflects broader issues in the sport, and what it means for UNLV moving forward.

Adam Gold & Darin Gantt, Panthers.com team reporter, recap the Carolina Panthers' impressive 36-22 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Look ahead, Adam & Darin preview the Panthers' upcoming matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, discussing strategies, player updates, and what it will take to secure another victory.

Brooke Pryor, ESPN/Steelers Reporter, on how the Steelers have been able to start the season off with a bang, as well as a look at other teams around the league. 

What’s going on with the Cincinnati Bengals? Does Brooke think THIS was a panic decision? What does Brooke think the Jacksonville Jaguars need to do about Trevor Lawrence? Why does Brooke believe we’re seeing what we’re seeing from Justin Fields now than earlier in his career? Does Brooke see the Carolina Panthers trading Bryce Young, and if so, where does she see him going?

Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on the teams first preseason game and who might see out on the ice tonight. 

Who might we see on the ice and how does Rod pick who will be out there? What goes into play when deciding who plays tonight and who’s staying on the sidelines? Which rookies have impressed Rod so far?

Al Hood, Tar Heel Blog, on what he saw in the Saturday game against JMU, in Chapel Hill.

Did Al REALLY see something positive from the UNC vs JMU game last Saturday? What does Al believe is the most important thing for them to work on for their upcoming game against Duke, also at home? What does Al think about Mack Brown’s emotions and his recent statements making it appear he’s ready to step down as head coach? What will Al be looking for in tonight’s Carolina Hurricanes preseason game?  

Mike Glennon, former NCSU/NFL QB, on the disastrous game against the Tigers and how things went south so fast. 

What did Mike see that makes him say “this was not the team we thought we’d see this year”? Was it all on the offense or defense? Is the transfer portal a cause of this inorganization or is it something else? What does history saw when it comes to Dave Doeren and righting the ship in tough seasons? Should they stick with CJ Bailey or go back to Grayson McCall? Turning to the pro side of things, how did Andy Dalton’s first game appearance of the season stack compared to others around the league? What does this mean for Bryce Young?   

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, on the team we saw in LV and what this means for them moving forward; especially with Bryce Young.

What does this likely mean for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers, after seeing Andy Dalton in LV against the Raiders? Could the Panthers get anything for Bryce if they wanted to try and trade him? What’s going on with the Dallas Cowboys? Where’s there’s biggest problem? Is it all on the Cowboys’ defense or other things as well? Should the Miami Dolphins call the Panthers for Bryce Young, or maybe the NY Giants? 

Chris Lea and Pat Welter from WRAL TV 5 join the show to talk Carolina Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and college football. 

What do the guys think about the Bryce Young benching? Is it surprising to the guys how bad Bryce looked the past couple of weeks vs his college career? Who should be the one to blame in Bryce not working out so far? What kind of future do the guys think Bryce has with the Panthers, or in the NFL at all? What has to happen for NC State to win against Clemson this weekend?

David Teel, Richmond Times Dispatch, will be in Chapel Hill this weekend but also discusses other ACC schools and their matchups for the weekend. 

Who has surprised him so far in the ACC? Is there a school David thinks will disappoint us this weekend? How difficult will it be for NC State in Death Valley against Clemson, especially with a new quarterback?

Bubba Cunningham, UNC Director of Athletics, on the evolution of college athletics and how UNC plans on changing with the times. 

How does Bubba feel about an uneven distribution? What does Bubba consider unfortunate how college athletics have changed? If there’s a plan to shorten the Grant of Rights, wouldn’t THIS also have to happen? Does Bubba feel like the ACC has a strong position with all of the lawsuits currently going on? How does Bubba go about not having Olympic sports being impacted with everything that’s going on? What does Bubba what to ask Congress, to keep students from being titled “employees”?     

Tim Donnelly and Victoria Vodenichar bring back a segment that dives into a handful of upcoming NFL and college football games and their ideas of how it might go down.

UNC vs James Madison

Duke vs Middle Tennessee

NC State vs Clemson

FSU vs Cal in Florida

Carolina Panthers vs LA Raiders

Philadelphia Eagles vs New Orleans Saints

Chicago Bears vs Indianapolis Colts

Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys

Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals

NY Giants vs Cleveland Browns

Adam Gold, Host of the Adam Gold Show, on what he saw from the players in their first practice back after the off season. 

What did Adam see from practice this morning? Which returning Cane does Adam think looks like he’s in the best shape he’s ever been in, which is a player we’ve wanted to see more from? How does Adam see the difference from this practice to what we’ve seen in past seasons, considering the roster looks so different now? Are there any concerns Adam saw? How different is the defense now? What SHOULD our expectations be for this upcoming season? What was the vibe from Martin Necas?   

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, breaks down what’s going on in the ACC and around other college football conferences. 

If you dropped THIS team into the ACC, they would be one of the best in the conference which works against FSU if they were in other conferences. Does the ACC still have the upper hand in all of these lawsuits with Clemson and FSU? What are the discussions behind closed doors and how did THIS information get leaked? What is NC State in for with their next game against Clemson, in Death Valley? What’s a one-way read and which ACC school is it used for? What’s the danger for UNC against JMU? Is Miami in a 3^rd spot?  

Chris McClain, Mac & Bone Show/WFNZ Charlotte, on the most recent press conference from Dave Canales and his opinions on where this team can/will go with Bryce Young on the bench. 

Why wouldn’t Dave Canales say THIS instead of what he DID say? Dave Canales’ press conference made it sound like David Tepper had a hand in the decision to bench Bryce Young. Does Chris think Dave Canales’ job is in jeopardy? What does Chris hope to see with Andy Dalton next weekend? Does Chris believe Andy can turn things around for the team? 

David Hale, ESPN, on if there’s any validity for these ACC schools getting more money and the Grant of Rights shrinking?

How have times changed in the ACC? Why would Jim Phillips and the league get involved to shrink the Grant of Rights and give Clemson and FSU more money? If there’s any truth to this, will this completely cause a drastic change to how college football is today? Will college basketball be involved in this, as well? Are people from FS and Clemson now realizing that they have to figure out a way to make it seem like there’s no better place for us than the ACC?  

Trey Wingo, on the mess that is the Carolina Panthers and other teams around the NFL. 

What are Trey’s thoughts on benching Bryce Young? Trey says there’s two ways to look at the Carolina Panthers decision, which neither are good but which do you think it could be? Where can/should the Panthers go from here? Why does Trey say CJ Stroud wouldn’t work with the Panthers either? What does Trey think about Andy Dalton and how he’ll work out for the Panthers?  The Atlanta Falcons beat the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philly, with Saquon Barkley dropping the ball at the worst possible time. What stat does Trey present about Barkley that makes the Eagles play calling that much worse, knowing this about him?

Joe Person, The Athletic, on what he believes was behind the decision to bench Bryce Young and where he thinks this team is going. 

What happened to a second year bump? What’s causing Bryce to regress like he has been? Does Joe think Bryce has any future here on the Panthers team? What’s Joe’s ballpark on how long he thinks the roster will start to look competent? What was the most telling quote from Dave Canales from Joe’s opinion?