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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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NHL 4 Nations Face-Off begins: Previewing the inaugural tournament
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview the first-ever NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, which begins today. Paul and Graham break down the teams, key players to…
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Duke basketball looks to rebound & NC State basketball aims to end losing streak
Graham Hill discussed how Duke basketball looks to bounce back from their loss against Clemson as they take on California tonight. Also, Graham discussed how…
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Carolina Hurricanes dominate Utah & NHL 4 Nations Face-Off preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Carolina Hurricanes insider Adam Gold to recap the Canes' 7-3 win over the Utah Hockey Club and preview the upcoming…
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UNC basketball struggles in loss to Clemson; NC State baseball 2025 season preview
Graham Hill recaps UNC basketball's 85-65 loss to Clemson, raising concerns about their NCAA Tournament chances. Also, Graham is joined by Bobby Black of the…
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UNC basketball survives Pitt, Clemson upsets Duke basketball, NC State basketball falls short vs Stanford
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap a thrilling weekend of college basketball. UNC basketball barely escapes with a 67-66 win over Pittsburgh, Clemson stuns…
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Eagles crush Chiefs three-peat hopes; Carolina Hurricanes dominate Utah Hockey Club
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 statement victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, ending their bid for an elusive Super Bowl…
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Duke basketball vs Clemson preview: Blue Devils face tough road test in ACC battle
Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and David Shumate, Duke basketball play-by-play commentator preview the Blue Devils' crucial ACC road test against Clemson. Also…
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Carolina Hurricanes recent struggles continue; Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young gets vote of confidence
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, marking their third straight defeat. Also, Paul and Graham discuss…
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Is UNC basketball's season in jeopardy? Breaking down the Heels' loss to Duke basketball
Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina recap UNC basketball's loss to rival Duke basketball and what it means for the rest of the Tar…
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NC State basketball's losing streak grows larger & Duke basketball's dominance continues
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap NC State basketball's struggles after a 74-62 loss to California, marking their seventh straight defeat and ninth in their…
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Can Hubert Davis, UNC Tar Heels Turn This Season Around? + Today Is National What Day?!
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss if Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels can turn this season around. The North Carolina Tar Heels are 13-10 this season. Despite…
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Carolina Hurricanes Fall To Winnipeg Jets 3-0 + What Teams Should Want Myles Garrett?
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Carolina Hurricanes loss to Winnipeg Jets and what teams should want Myles Garrett. The Winnipeg Jets defeated the…
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Can Kevin Keatts Get NC State Back On Track? + Can The Carolina Panthers Get Myles Garrett?
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the struggles of NC State men's basketball this season, Hubert Davis wanting significant changes in UNC baskeball and the…
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How Is The Carolina Hurricanes Trade Working Out? + NC State's Aziaha James Scores Career-High 36 Points
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes have adpated to their two new players, NC State's win over Duke and a sports betting scandal…
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Blockbuster NBA Trades: Luka To The Lakers, De'Aaron Fox To Spurs + How To Fix Golf
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic, the Spurs trading for De'Aaron Fox and how to fix golf. The Dallas Mavericks traded…
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Cooper Flagg, Duke Devils Trounce Tar Heels 87-70 + Carolina Hurricanes Fall To LA Kings 4-2
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the current state of the Carolina Hurricanes, Duke's dominating win over UNC and NC State's loss to the Clemson Tigers…
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UNC basketball vs Duke basketball rivalry preview: Can the Blue Devils continue their dominance?
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by David Shumate, Duke basketball play-by-play commentator, to preview the first rivalry matchup between UNC basketball…
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UNC basketball vs Duke basketball rivalry preview: Tar Heels seek redemption against Blue Devils
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss Mikko Rantanen's first goal with the Carolina Hurricanes, sealing a 3-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. Paul and…
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Does the first UNC basketball vs Duke basketball matchup still matter this season?
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill debate whether the upcoming first clash between Duke basketball and UNC basketball holds the same significance this year. With UNC…
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UNC basketball & NC State basketball struggles: What's gone wrong this season?
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the shared struggles of UNC basketball and NC State basketball this season. From inconsistent performances to…
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NC State basketball finds themselves on a win-out path moving forward
Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Cory Smith, Editor of Pack Pride, recap NC State basketball's valiant effort in a hard-fought 74-64 loss to Duke on Monday…
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Carolina Hurricanes dominate Rangers with 4-0 victory; UNC basketball collapses late in loss to Pitt
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Andrei Svechnikov's standout performance, scoring twice to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-0 win over the New York…
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Carolina Hurricanes land Mikko Rantanen & Taylor Hall: Trade breakdown, adjustments, & Rangers preview
Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and 99.9 The Fan's Carolina Hurricanes insider Adam Gold discuss the blockbuster three-team trade that brought Mikko Rantanen and…
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Duke basketball battles past NC State basketball; UNC basketball vs Pitt preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Duke basketball's 74-64 victory over NC State basketball, highlighted by Cooper Flagg's second-half performance and the Blue…
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Carolina Hurricanes land Mikko Rantanen & Taylor Hall in a blockbuster trade
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' massive three-team trade, acquiring star forwards Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and…
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NC State basketball vs Duke basketball preview; UNC basketball defeats Boston College in overtime
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview tonight's ACC showdown between NC State and Duke basketball. The Wolfpack are looking to bounce back from a 63-57 loss on…
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Duke basketball faces tough road test against Wake Forest basketball
Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and David Shumate, Duke basketball play-by-play commentator preview the Blue Devils challenging road test against Wake Forest…
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Carolina Hurricanes dominate Blue Jackets; NC State basketball & UNC basketball face must-win games
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Seth Jarvis standout performance with two goals and two assists, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a commanding 7-4 victory…
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UNC basketball falls to Wake Forest basketball, recent struggles, & Boston College preview
Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina recap UNC basketball's 67-66 loss to Wake Forest, marking another one-possession setback for the…
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets preview; NC State basketball recent struggles
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview tonight's matchup as the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, looking to extend their winning streak to…
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UNC basketball stunned by Stanford at the buzzer; NC State basketball falls late to California
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap UNC basketball's tough 72-71 loss to Stanford, where Jaylen Blakes' game-winning jumper with 1.5 seconds left sealed the Tar…
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Carolina Hurricanes edge Chicago Blackhawks in overtime; Dallas Stars preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, with Sebastian Aho netting the game-winning…
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Duke basketball's ACC dominance & Boston College preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Duke basketball play-by-play commentator David Shumate to discuss the Blue Devils' impressive 15-2 overall record…
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NC State basketball aims to rebound against California; Carolina Hurricanes look to bounce back against Vegas
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap NC State basketball's disappointing loss to Virginia Tech and how the Wolfpack can bounce back as they return home to face…
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UNC basketball handles California for fourth straight win
Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina recap UNC basketball's commanding 79-53 victory over California, marking their fourth…
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UNC basketball dominates Cal, Carolina Hurricanes fall to Sabres, & NC State basketball collapses late
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the highs and lows from last night's action in North Carolina sports. UNC basketball cruised past Cal with a 79-53 victory…
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NC State basketball's loss to UNC basketball & VT preview; UNC vs California preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by NC State basketball play-by-play commentator Matt Chazanow to recap the Wolfpack's 63-61 loss to UNC basketball…
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Duke basketball's dominant win over Miami; Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Kon Knueppel's career-high 25-point performance that powered No. 3 Duke basketball to an 89-54 blowout win over Miami. Paul…
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Midseason breakdown: NC State basketball, UNC basketball, & Duke basketball evaluations
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill provide an in-depth midseason evaluation of NC State basketball, UNC basketball, and Duke basketball as ACC conference play ramps…
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Deion Sanders to be next Cowboys coach? Would missing the playoffs benefit the Carolina Hurricanes?
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the possibility of Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders stepping into the Dallas Cowboys head coaching role and what…
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NFL Wild Card Weekend recap; Cooper Flagg drops 42 in Duke basketball's win over ND
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap all the action from a thrilling NFL Wild Card weekend. From game-changing plays to surprising results, Paul and Graham…
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Carolina Hurricanes fall to Ducks in OT; UNC basketball stuns NC State basketball late
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks on a day dedicated to honoring franchise legend Eric Staal…
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UNC basketball vs NC State basketball preview: First rivalry showdown of the season
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview the season's first matchup between UNC and NC State basketball. Paul and Graham break down key players to watch, matchup…
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Jordan Staal's hat trick powers Carolina Hurricanes to 6-3 win over Maple Leafs
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Jordan Staal's hat trick that led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Paul and Graham…
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UNC basketball rebounds against SMU & NC State basketball rivalry showdown preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill, joined by Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina, recap UNC basketball's recent 82-67 victory over SMU, where the Tar Heels showcased…
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NC State basketball edges Notre Dame; Can the Carolina Hurricanes shut down the Maple Leafs?
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap NC State basketball's nail-biting 66-65 victory over Notre Dame. Paul and Graham discuss key moments that led to the…
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NC State basketball recent struggles in back-to-back losses & Notre Dame preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by NC State basketball play-by-play commentator Matt Chazanow to recap the Wolfpack's recent back-to-back losses…
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Duke basketball dominates Pitt & UNC basketball shines over SMU; Carolina Hurricanes stunned late
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down Duke basketball's 76-47 victory over Pittsburgh to remain unbeaten in ACC play, led by standout performances from…
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Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf previews Alumni Game & Eric Staal's jersey retirement
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill, joined by Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf, preview the alumni game against the NC State Icepack club hockey team. Also…
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Carolina Panthers retain Ejiro Evero; Duke basketball vs Pitt & UNC basketball vs SMU preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Panthers announcing that defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will return for the 2025 season, despite the…
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Duke basketball & UNC basketball shine as NC State basketball falls; WWE makes Netflix debut
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap an action-packed weekend in ACC basketball. Duke cruised past SMU 89-62 win, led by Cooper Flagg's double-double…
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Carolina Panthers beat Falcons in overtime to close season; Carolina Hurricanes beat Penguins in overtime
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap the Carolina Panthers' overtime 44-38 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the season finale. Bryce Young shined with a…
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Can The Carolina Hurricanes Secure Some Wins? + Matt Chazanow Talks NC State Sports
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson and speak with Matt Chazanow about NC State sports. The NC State Wolfpack and ECU Pirates will face off in the Military Bowl with…
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Carolina Panthers Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers + Tommy Ashley Talks UNC Basketball And Football
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson speak with Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina and discuss the Panthers vs Buccaneers game this weekend. Bryce Young and the Carolina…
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Green Bay Packers Dominate + Duke Makes Darian Mensah Highest-Paid College Player
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Green Bay Packers franchise and Darian Mensah unofficially becoming the highest-paid college football player. The…
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Carolina Hurricanes Lose Ugly Game To Predators + NFL Vs NBA
Paul Ihander and Alex Gibson discuss the Carolina Hurricanes loss to the Nashville Predators and the NFL vs the NBA. The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the…
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ACC struggles in CFP first round; RJ Davis leads UNC basketball to victory over UCLA
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the ACC's disappointing performance in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Paul and Graham analyze No. 10…
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Carolina Panthers triumph in overtime; Carolina Hurricanes beat Rangers 3-1 thanks to Pyotr Kochetkov
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill break down the Carolina Panthers' thrilling 36-30 overtime victory over the Arizona Cardinals in their final home game of the…
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UNC basketball vs UCLA: CBS Sports Classic preview & Tar Heels must-win stakes
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview UNC basketball's highly anticipated matchup against No. 18 UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic. With ACC play looming and this…
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Carolina Panthers face the Arizona Cardinals in home finale; Carolina Hurricanes vs Capitals preview
Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview the Carolina Panthers' upcoming regular season home finale against the Arizona Cardinals. After a tough 30-14 loss to the…