Brian Geisinger, 24/7 Sports/Buzz Beat Podcast, on the Charlotte Hornets roster changes and taking a look into the US Men’s Olympic team. Which players does Brian title as “empty calorie players” last season and what does he anticipate for this upcoming season? The Hornets have let guys walk away without getting anything for them, but what have the Hornets changed in their game plans? What is Bronny James? Who does Brian think will be the leading scorer in the Olympics? Which two teams, outside ...
Jul 08, 2024•17 min
Cory Lavalette, North State Journal, gives his grades on how the Carolina Hurricanes did with players they lost and have left. Where does Cory think this roster is, now that we’re past the free agency period? How are fans looking at Jake Guentzel not coming back to the Canes and how SHOULD they be looking at this move? Where did Cory think the Canes did a good job in their roster? Who’s likely to go to arbitration, and what’s the plan if this happens? What’s the biggest question mark, still loom...
Jul 08, 2024•19 min
Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, looks ahead to ACC football with the ACC Kick Off right around the corner. What will we be talking about when ACC Kick Off gets here? Which player is back in the ACC after feeling like he wasn’t being used correctly on the team? What does Rory McIlroy mean to golf and how does Chip think he’ll do in his next tournament, especially considering what was going on during the US Open?
Jul 03, 2024•21 min
Jordan Martinook, Carolina Hurricane #48, on staying with a Carolina Hurricanes and what’s it’s like being a player during this time of the year. What was the month like after the playoff run for him when he was waiting to see if the Canes would ask him to stay? What was it like seeing a lot of his friends go to other teams? Jordan also talks about being a dog owner of this breed, which some can probably relate. Did Jordan build a home in Raleigh or back home in Edmonton? Has Jordan talked to Ma...
Jul 03, 2024•13 min
Brenden Whitted, HU Bison Express, on Bronny James “earning” his spot with the Lakers and the WNBA rivalry coming together for the All-Star game. What do Brenden and Adam disagree about when it comes to Bronny James being drafted to the LA Lakers? Why was Brenden surprised that Bronny went as low as he did? How is Bronny James going to deal with all of the extra pressure and spotlight on him? Klay Thompson is in Dallas now, so how does Brenden see this playing out? What does Brenden think is a f...
Jul 03, 2024•29 min
Ryan O’Hanlan, ESPN, on Copa America and the performance USMNT gave. If ANY of these chances go in, would we still be talking about Gregg Berhalter the way we are today? Is the underlying story that there aren’t a lot of great international managers? Who does Ryan think will win Copa and the Euros?
Jul 02, 2024•15 min
David Teel, Richmond Times, on the evolution of VT in the ACC and where the ACC is continuing to evolve now that it’s 18 strong. What would it cost FSU to leave the ACC? What kind of case does David think FSU and Clemson have when it comes to leaving the ACC? How does David see the future for the ACC? We’re a few weeks away from the ACC Football Kick Off, so what does David anticipate during this gathering; with our newest additions as well?
Jul 02, 2024•19 min
E.J. Hradek, NHL Network, on how the Carolina Hurricanes did during free agency, the NBA draft, and what this team might look like next season. What are E.J.’s overall thoughts on what the Carolina Hurricanes did (and didn’t do) during free agency? What does E.J. think about Jake Guenztel going to the Tampa Bay Lightning and his longevity? Is there a team E.J. thinks the Canes could work with on trading players? What does he think about the Carolina Hurricanes and their goaltending situation?...
Jul 02, 2024•14 min
Jamie Watson, former MLS/MLS broadcaster, on what we can anticipate seeing in this tournament. What do lesser teams do to distract better teams, which we saw in the Euros? Who would Jamie put in this player’s position that is still recovering from an injury? Which guy has shown crazy confidence but the ability to pull it off?
Jul 01, 2024•17 min
The ACC is continuing to change... David McKenzie, Intellectual Property Law/NIL, on the latest regarding the FSU lawsuit vs the ACC. What benefit does this have to anyone? “He who files first, gets to go first.” Where are we at when it comes to the merits of this? What does David think about the settlement number and what it says to him? What did FSU bring up that David thought was a “low blow” in a legal setting that was unnecessary?
Jul 01, 2024•14 min
Roundtable Time with Josh Graham and Randy Slack! 06-28-24 What do the guys think the Carolina Hurricanes will do in this year’s NHL draft, that starts tonight? Which current player would they keep and which would they trade? Is nepotism running the world; and more specifically, sports? How do the guys think this next season will look for the LA Lakers having LeBron James and his son, Bronny, on the same team? Who’s calling the shots on this team; anyone other than LeBron
Jun 28, 2024•18 min
Philip Isley, Chairman Centennial Authority, on everything that went in to renovations officially coming to PNC Arena and what we can anticipate for the future. Phillip believes this will “really put Raleigh on the map”. How is this going to change things in the area around PNC Arena? How far north of Edwards Mill will we see development? What all is involved in this process that’s behind the scenes to make it happen? Where might a new arena go? What kind of strategy are they using when determin...
Jun 28, 2024•22 min
Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, on the paperwork for these new renovations and what it means for the Triangle. What are the details of these renovations? Is there a timeline for when we may start to see changes? How long could all of this take from start to finish? How will that impact PNC Arena, the surrounding areas, and the Triangle as a whole? What kind of disruption might happen to the areas where people tailgated for NC State football games? What could all of this look li...
Jun 27, 2024•12 min
Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News, on Day 1 NBA draft results, the Euros, and more. What’s missed with Zach Edey when people are surprised for him getting picked in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft? Is Mike surprised Kyle Filipowski did not get picked in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft? Who does Mike think the best player was coming out of college, that was drafted yesterday? What’s interesting to Mike about Dalton for the NBA? Team USA vs Team Panama tonight! What are mike’s thoughts on t...
Jun 27, 2024•19 min
Brian Geisinger, 24/7 Sports/Buzz Beat Podcast, on the Charlotte Hornets first round pick and our local guys getting (or not getting) picked up. Does Brian like the Charlotte Hornets first round pick in Tidjance Salaun? Who would he have preferred to see the Charlotte Hornets pick? What does this mean for Miles Bridges? Looking at our local college guys trying to get into the NBA, is Brian surprised at where Jared McCain went? What about the fact that Kyle Filipowski is still on the table after ...
Jun 27, 2024•19 min
Konata Edwards, CBS Sports, on the two night NBA draft tonight and what might see come out of it. Why wouldn’t a team pick Bronny James at #48 instead of #55 in the NBA draft tonight? What’s the rumor going around on how much Bronny’s contract might be? What does Konata think the Charlotte Hornets need in the draft? What does he think they’ll GO for? What’s the future of Miles Bridges? What are folks saying about David Tepper and his latest project that was passed, from the city of Charlotte’s p...
Jun 26, 2024•22 min
Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, dives into school’s rosters and schedules for the upcoming college football season. Which coach does Chip think is in a hotter seat than THIS coach? Who’s playing the most difficult schedule to handle without having a roster who’s equipped for it? If all things were equal, which school is more popular: Florida State or Florida? How important is this year for Mario Cristobal? What about Mike Houston and his position? How comfortable is Mack Brown’s position at UNC? Who...
Jun 26, 2024•25 min
Ryan Henkel, Hockey News/North State Journal, on what the Carolina Hurricanes have been doing since the season officially ended and what might be to come. Will Ryan be shocked if the Carolina Hurricanes do not draft a Russian this year? What does Ryan think about Jalen Chatfield’s latest contract with the Canes? Did he leave money on the table? What was a big thing for Jalen in his contract? Could the Canes trade the right to Necas for THIS player? There’s a lot of talk about Brady Skjei and Bre...
Jun 26, 2024•17 min
Travis Hancock, Mac & Bone Show/WFNZ, on what this means for the city, the stadium, the team, and more. Is there anything interesting about the timing of everything? What are Travis’ thoughts on where the Carolina Panthers are as a team now that we’re in the off season? Was Travis happy with the moves the Panthers made during the trade and their camps? What does Travis anticipate seeing more of on the field from the Panthers this year vs last year?
Jun 26, 2024•17 min
Bomani Jones, The Right Time Podcast, on the JJ Redick hire, the WNBA “rivalries”, and the Stanley Cup Finals. Bo mentions he doesn’t watch a ton of hockey, but the interview kicks off with his thoughts on Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What was Bo’s take when he first heard that JJ Redick was in the mix for the Lakers head coaching position? How does Bo think JJ will do in the NBA, especially working with LeBron James? Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rivalry: what’s Bo’s thoughts on this “ri...
Jun 26, 2024•19 min
Chuck Kaiton, former voice of the Carolina Hurricanes and Hartford Whalers, on the conclusion of the 2023-24 NHL season. How did Paul Maurice grow as a head coach over his career? What are Chuck’s thoughts on why Florida was able to hang on and win against the Edmonton Oilers?
Jun 26, 2024•18 min
Trey Wingo, on NFL QBs, PGA/LIV, and the Stanley Cup Finals; with the Florida Panthers getting the Game 7 win. What are his thoughts on the Florida Panthers winning Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals? What does Trey think about Trevor Lawrence and how he sees him performing this upcoming season? Who else is on the list on being a $60 million dollar quarterback in the NFL? What are we seeing from Scottie Scheffler that are similar of Tiger Woods, but he’s not quite there yet? Who surprised him the ...
Jun 26, 2024•19 min
Kevin Karius, 1440 Edmonton/former color analyst for Edmonton Oilers, on their history in these situations and their current season to get them to the final showdown. How were people talking about it when the Oilers were down 3-0? What has Kevin seen throughout the season that’s helped them keep this series alive? Other than Connor McDavid, who does Kevin think has stepped up in this series to get the Oilers to Game 7? How would you sum up what a game like this would be for the guys on the team ...
Jun 24, 2024•15 min
Rod Brind’Amour, Carolina Hurricanes head coach, on what it was like when he was in a Game 7 on home ice and updates about next season for the Canes. What updates can Rod give us on the progression of contract signing amongst the players? How does he see the team looking compared to the players that are still on the roster and what next year might look like? What is the day of Game 7 like, from a player’s perspective? What does Rod think happened in this series between the Edmonton Oilers vs the...
Jun 24, 2024•19 min
Iain MacIntosh, The Athletic, on what he anticipates to see in this tournament and which players have been showing up big. Who has an extraordinary ability to read the game, but is he also holding the team back? How should the team handle this? What is it like to manage this player? Who else does Iain like in the European Championships?
Jun 24, 2024•15 min
Brooke Pryor, NFL ESPN/Steelers reporter, on how the NFL got to 18 games, why, and what kind of impacts will that make through the season? What’s been Brooke’s general takeaway since the NFL has decided to play the 18th game? Is it worth it to the player’s to extend the season or is there more risk to shortening their careers? Looking at the quarterbacks in the league, who does she believe will be the superstars for this upcoming season?
Jun 24, 2024•17 min
Jay Williams, former Duke basketball player, on how he believes JJ Redick will be as the LA Lakers head coach; knowing him on a personal and teammate level. What are his thoughts on the LA Lakers hiring his former Duke Blue Devil brother and friend from Duke basketball days? Does he have faith in THIS guy for the Lakers to put a winning roster together? How much influence does Jay think LeBron James had in this decision, if any? What is Jay’s level of confidence that JJ Redick will be a good fit...
Jun 21, 2024•17 min
Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes color analyst, on the signings that have already happened and the ones still in the works. What does Tripp think about the Jalen Chatfield signing? What does Tripp think will happen with Martin Necas? What does he WANT to see from Martin Necas, if he stays with the team? How does Tripp think Eric Tulsky will pan out as the Carolina Hurricanes new general manager? What would Tripp do next if he were Eric Tulsky? What are Tripp’s thoughts on Game 6 tonight between ...
Jun 21, 2024•20 min
John Forslund, NHL on TNT/voice of the Seattle Kraken, on his expectations for tonight’s game and what he believes will happen. How did the series get here and is John surprised? What’s, or who, has been the difference maker(s) in this series? Does this series remind John of the last playoff series the Carolina Hurricanes played against the NY Rangers? Have we ever seen anything like Connor McDavid before? What’s different about him compared to other greats?
Jun 21, 2024•16 min
Roundtable Time with Will Palaszczuk and Austin da Luz!! 06-21-24 What were their reads on how THIS matchup went recently, and what does that entail for the future? What’s a successful Copa America for Team USA? How do the guys see the Euro 2024 going this weekend and what are their predictions? Which team looks like the pressure is impacting their performance? Who’s winning the Euros?
Jun 21, 2024•21 min
