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Next Up with 99.9 The Fan
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.
Episodes
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Carolina Panthers look lackluster in preseason loss to Houston
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans in their second preseason game of 2025. They also welcome in Dennis Cox…
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High School OT Bulldog Bash tonight; Sound Bite of the Week courtesy of NIU's Thomas Hammock
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in High School OT Senior Editor Joel Bryant to discuss tonight's High School OT Bulldog Bash, the latest of the high school…
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Carolina Panthers starters have an opportunity to shine in Houston; Full NBA schedule released
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' final preparations as they head into their second preseason game against the Houston Texans. Also, they…
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Updates from UNC football training camp; When will Duke and NC State lose their first games?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley for the latest updates out of UNC football training camp. Also, they discuss when the…
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How Tom Dundon's NBA purchase might affect MLB in Raleigh; Revisiting the Chuba Hubbard extension
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Tom Dundon's purchase of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, and how it could affect the chances of the Carolina Hurricanes'…
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Wilson Tobs win the CPL title; How to avoid getting in trouble on Venmo
Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Coastal Plain League Commissioner Chip Allen to wrap up the CPL season and discuss where the league is headed moving…
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Carolina Panthers have depth questions; Could we see a college football RedZone?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' roster depth as they continue to prepare for the regular season, specifically when it comes to some…
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Duke predicted as NC's best college football team; The NBA/NFL Christmas Day rivalry
Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to a CBS Sports article listing Duke as North Carolina's best college football team heading into the 2025 season. Also, they…
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Jalen Coker making his case to be a starter for the Carolina Panthers; Another update to the sports streaming landscape
Paul Ihander & Max Goren continue to discuss the Carolina Panthers' preseason, specifically when it comes to Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker's roles at wide…
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Jimbo Fisher and Jon Gruden eye coaching returns; NC State committed to maximizing revenue share
Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to recent news of Jimbo Fisher and Jon Gruden expressing interest in returning to coaching, particularly in the ACC and SEC…
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Major takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' preseason-opening loss to Cleveland
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' 30-10 loss at the hands of the Cleveland Browns on Friday night, and what, if anything, it means for…
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High School OT Jamboree kicks off this weekend; Arena football coach provides our Soundbite of the Week
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in High School OT's Joel Bryant to discuss HSOT's jamboree taking place this weekend at Wake Forest High School. Also, Arizona…
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The first Carolina Panthers preseason gameday of 2025; UNC football revamping tailgate experience
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss what they expect to see from the Carolina Panthers in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. Also, they talk…
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Three weeks until NC State football hosts ECU; Updates from Darian Mensah and Bill Belichick
Paul Ihander & Max Goren bring in Pack Pride's Cory Smith to discuss NC State football's training camp with their opening game against ECU just three weeks…
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NC Courage suddenly fire Sean Nahas; Carolina Panthers' preseason prep continues
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold to discuss the NC Courage suddenly firing their head coach, Sean Nahas, in the middle of the playoff hunt. Also…
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Kirk McKnight on The Voices of Hockey; Is anything less than an ACC title a disappointment for Clemson?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Kirk McKnight, author of "The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth," to discuss the history…
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Shedeur Sanders will start against the Carolina Panthers in preseason opener; NC State assistant coach gets a warm welcome
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the news that Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns starting QB against the Carolina Panthers in their preseason…
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Which Triangle football team has the most pressure in 2025?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss which Triangle football program is feeling the most pressure as the 2025 season looms around the corner- UNC, Duke or NC…
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Dave Canales and Bryce Young building trust heading into year two; No NCAA Tournament expansion in 2026
Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the latest updates out of Carolina Panthers training camp, where coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young are building…
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Takeaways from Carolina Panthers fan fest; WNBA rejecting a move to Boston?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren are joined by Dennis Cox, host of 99.9 The Fan's Panthers Playbook, to discuss his main takeaways from Carolina Panthers fan fest this…
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Recapping an unexpectedly busy sports weekend; Max Johnson providing a feel-good story for UNC
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a busy sports weekend that included a baseball game at a NASCAR track, a Luka Doncic extension, Cam Young winning his first PGA…
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A brief history of sporting events in unique venues; Our first-ever Sound of the Week
Paul Ihander & Max Goren take inspiration from this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway and go over the history of sporting events being…
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When do we trust the Carolina Panthers to make a big trade again?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss when Carolina Panthers fans should be able to trust the team again when it comes to trading top draft picks for win-now…
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Bryce Young named as a dark horse for MVP; Who will be the top sports Halloween costume?
Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to an ESPN radio host naming the Carolina Panthers' Bryce Young as a dark horse MVP candidate, as well as Dave Canales as a…
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NC State voted 10th in ACC football preseason poll; Carolina Hurricanes continue to add "perfect fits"
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football as their training camp continues, and they question what the expectations should be for Dave Doeren and the…
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Injuries and position battles highlight first week of Carolina Panthers training camp; Will Wade's hype machine rolls on
Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the latest updates from Carolina Panthers training camp, including some early injuries and key position battles. Also, they…
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NC State football opens up fall camp; VJ Edgecombe squashes Cooper Flagg beef
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football opening up their fall camp, and what fans and coaches are expecting from the Wolfpack heading into the…
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The recent nostalgia train in the sports world; Deion Sanders beats cancer
Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the recent wave of "throwback theater," or influx of nostalgia going around the sports world. Also, they react to the news…
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Hunter Renfrow turning heads at Carolina Panthers training camp; 30 years of Panthers football
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss wide receiver Hunter Renfrow's training camp for the Carolina Panthers, and ponder whether the Clemson product could be a…
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Carolina Hurricanes linked to another trade target; The unwritten rules of baseball...eating challenges?
Paul Ihander and Max Goren react to the latest article linking the Carolina Hurricanes to a popular NHL trade target: Nazem Kadri. Also, they discuss some of…
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Carolina Panthers beginning padded practice at training camp; Which Triangle ACC football program is the most valuable?
Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the latest updates out of Carolina Panthers training camp from Dave Canales and Derrick Brown as the team prepares to begin…
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NC State football 2025 season preview, Dave Doeren's ACC Kickoff takeaways; Graham Hill's last show
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by NC State football play-by-play voice Matt Chazanow to preview the Wolfpack’s 2025 season. Also, Graham signs…
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ACC Kickoff recap; Carolina Hurricanes sign Jackson Blake to an 8-year extension
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the biggest storylines from ACC Kickoff 2025. Also, Paul and Graham react to the Carolina Hurricanes locking up forward…
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Carolina Panthers training camp Day 1 recap; UNC football sells out every ticket
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Day 1 of Carolina Panthers training camp. Also, Paul and Graham discuss the tongue-in-cheek expectations for UNC football…
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ACC Kickoff Day 2 preview: Wake Forest football's Demond Claiborne
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview day two of the 2025 ACC Kickoff, including Tim Donnelly's sit-down interview with Wake Forest football running back Demond…
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Carolina Panthers training camp preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview day one of Carolina Panthers training camp as the 2025 NFL season begins to take shape. Also, Paul and Graham discuss Ozzy…
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Bryce Young shares Carolina Panthers 2025 season expectations
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young's recent 1-on-1 interview with franchise legend Thomas Davis, where the former…
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ACC football storylines; Why doesn't Hubert Davis have a UNC basketball documentary like Bill Belichick?
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the biggest ACC football storylines heading into the 2025 season. Also, Paul and Graham discuss why UNC basketball head…
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Carolina Panthers rookies report to training camp, where Carolina's starters rank across the NFL
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Carolina Panthers rookies officially reporting to training camp and what to expect as preseason preparations begin. Paul…
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Scottie Scheffler dominates British Open; Kon Knueppel shines as Charlotte Hornets win NBA Summer League
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance at the 2025 British Open, capturing his major championship of the year. Also, Paul…
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Carolina Panthers training camp preview: Setting the stage for 2025 season
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Dennis Cox, host of Panthers Playbook, to preview everything you need to know ahead of the Carolina Panthers'…
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NBA Summer League updates; Carolina Hurricanes most challenging 2025-26 schedule stretches
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down how local Triangle basketball stars are performing in the 2025 NBA Summer League. Also, Paul and Graham discuss the…
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Hunter Renfrow's role with the Carolina Panthers in 2025
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Scott Gulbransen, host of Silver and Black Today, the original Las Vegas Raiders podcast, to discuss Renfrow’s…
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Is Duke basketball being overlooked this offseason; Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26 schedule breakdown
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss why Duke basketball might not be getting the national attention it usually commands this offseason. Also, Paul and Graham…
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The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss everything you need to know ahead of the 153rd Open Championship, returning to Royal Portrush from July 13th-20th. This…
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How Eric Tulsky & the Carolina Hurricanes landed Nikolaj Ehlers
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky's strategic approach in acquiring forward Nikolaj Ehlers. Also, Paul and Graham discuss…
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Cooper Flagg makes Summer League debut vs Lakers
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Cooper Flagg's NBA Summer League debut as he scored 10 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 87-85 win over the Los Angeles…
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REACTION: The Athletic's Carolina Panthers fan survey results
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to The Athletic’s Carolina Panthers fan survey, analyzing how fans feel about the direction of the franchise…
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REACTION: NC State basketball head coach Will Wade talks scheduling & roster development
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to NC State men's basketball head coach Will Wade’s offseason comments on the non-conference scheduling and building…
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Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer reflects on Final Four loss to Houston
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer’s offseason comments regarding the Blue Devils’ Final Four loss to…
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Rod Brind'Amour reflects on Carolina Hurricanes offseason moves
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill react to Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s comments on the team’s offseason roster changes. Also…
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The statistical truth about ACC football in 2025
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the statistical inevitabilities facing ACC football in the 2025 season. This podcast is presented by Hempie’s, North…
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Grading the Carolina Hurricanes offseason moves: Hits, misses & what comes next
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss and grade the Carolina Hurricanes' offseason moves -- including trades, free agent signings, and contract extensions. This…
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Is Joey Chestnut the greatest individual athlete ever?
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Joey Chestnut claiming his 17th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest title dominantly. This podcast is presented by…
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Carolina Hurricanes sign Nikolaj Ehlers to six-year deal
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Hurricanes announcing they've signed forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year contract. Also, Paul and Graham…
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App State football 2025 season preview: a new era for the Mountaineers
Graham Hill & Max Goren welcome in Adam Witten, App State play-by-play commentator, to preview the Mountaineers' upcoming football season. Following their…
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UNC football 2025 season preview: what will Bill Belichick in college football look like?
Graham Hill & Max Goren complete the week of Triangle college football previews with the team that might have the most question marks heading into the 2025…
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NC State football 2025 season preview: what are the expectations for the Wolfpack?
Graham Hill welcomes Matt Chazanow, NC State play-by-play commentator, to the show to preview the Wolfpack's 2025 football season. Will CJ Bailey take the next…
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Carolina Hurricanes lock up Logan Stankoven, acquire K'Andre Miller in busy first day of free agency
Graham Hill and Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' big moves on day 1 of NHL free agency: a long-term extension for Logan Stankoven and a…
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How Mitch Marner trade & Florida Panthers moves impact Carolina Hurricanes free agency strategy
Graham Hill is joined by Zach Martin of The Hockey Writers, host of the Locked On Hurricanes and The Surgecast podcast, to discuss NHL free agency. Also…