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Chiefs reframe the AFC, Dave Canales defends Ejiro Evero after a 59-point disaster, former Duke captain Dave Harding drops by, and Alexander Nikishin opening night reality.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - How Does Kansas City's Win Over Denver Shift the AFC Power Rankings?8:00 - Is Dave Canales Right About Ejiro Evero or Just Covering for His DC?21:00 - What's Up With Panthers Crowd?24:00 - Housekeeping29:20 - Dave Harding on Duke's 2-0 Start & Manny Diaz's Coaching Culture1:02:00 - Will Alexander Nikishin Be on the Hurricanes' Opening Night Roster?1:11:00 - Who Has It Worse...FSU, Clemson or UNC?1:21:00 - Social Media Crap1:27:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate1:33:00 - Hey Joe: Addressing Crowd Size Debates At ECUThe show kicks off with the Kansas City Chiefs reminding the league they aren't going anywhere. Their hard-fought victory over the Denver Broncos completely reframes how national analysts must evaluate a wide-open AFC race. Meanwhile, in Charlotte, Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales met with the media and faced intense heat regarding the team's defensive scheme following a franchise-record 59 points allowed. Canales firmly defended defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, placing the blame squarely on player execution. The guys debate whether Canales is offering an honest assessment or simply covering his staff's tracks.Switching to college football, former Duke Blue Devil captain Dave Harding joins the desk to discuss Duke's impressive 2-0 start. Dave breaks down the culture shift under head coach Manny Diaz, examining the massive chip on the shoulder driving the Devils' early-season success.In the Lightning Round, the guys address the latest contract and trade request drama surrounding Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin, warning fans to prepare for the reality that the young blueliner won't be on the opening night roster at Lenovo Center. Finally, the guys clear out the OG Sports Phone line, taking caller takes on iffy home crowd attendance at the Panthers game and energy levels at East Carolina.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is a TON of football to break down on today's show Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio launch into a massive reaction episode covering the full slate of college and NFL action.TIMESTAMPS:02:00 - What Did We Learn From NC State and UNC Beating FCS Teams?18:00 - Can Manny Diaz Lead Duke Football to a 4-0 Start?30:00 - Why Does App State Keep Beating ECU?45:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate48:30 - Shouldn't Have Gone To Bed After 3rd Quarter Texas vs. Ohio State1:01:30 - Housekeeping1:08:00 - Carolina Panthers Defense Historically Bad1:25:00 - Did Bryce Young Prove Himself in the Shootout Against Caleb Williams?1:38:00 - NFL Lightning Round1:54:00 - Hey JoeHour one focuses entirely on college football. The guys question what we actually learned from NC State and UNC taking care of business against FCS competition. These tune-ups set the stage for crucial "prove it" road matchups this weekend, with the Wolfpack heading to Vanderbilt and the Tar Heels traveling to face a Clemson squad that looks surprisingly gettable. Meanwhile, Duke is playing with a major chip on its shoulder after starting 2-0 against teams that beat them last season. The crew explains why Manny Diaz has done a hell of a job keeping the Blue Devils locked into the mission with a realistic path to 4-0. Plus, App State once again stuck it to ECU, raising questions about portal management and East Carolina's inability to get over the hump against the Mountaineers.In hour two, the guys pivot to the NFL, where the Carolina Panthers delivered a wild mixed bag. The good news? Bryce Young produced, going toe-to-toe with Caleb Williams and the prolific Chicago Bears offense. The bad news? Carolina’s high-priced defense collapsed, giving up a franchise-record 59 points and getting gashed on the ground. While fans are heated at DC Ejiro Evero, uncharacteristic mistakes from key veterans like Derrick Brown contributed to the demise. Finally, the guys tour the NFL: the Giants looking feisty, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson dominating the regular season, and why it’s time to question the media’s continued obsession with Justin Herbert and Jordan Love.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The OG Sports Phone line was buzzing, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are opening up the mailbag to address your calls, hot takes, and pop-culture debates.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/joinThe guys kick off the show dissecting the ongoing fallout from controversial Big Ten replay reviews, before shifting to Chapel Hill to analyze wild rumors surrounding behind-the-scenes power struggles and alleged coup attempts within the UNC football program. Then, the conversation tackles the business of sports: how professional franchises and college athletic departments are aggressively squeezing loyal fanbases with inflated ticket prices, mandatory PSL additions, and dynamic pricing models.Plus, the guys run through the ACC coaching landscape to identify which head coaches are sitting on the hottest seats early in the season. Moving to the NFL, Joe and Joe examine why Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern NC sports—dividing analysts, callers, and local media alike. Finally, the mailbag takes a nostalgic turn as the guys debate ultimate GoldenEye 007 N64 multiplayer setups (Complex vs. Facility, License to Kill, and the strict "No Oddjob" rule), before answering rapid-fire listener prompts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are LIVE on YouTube to react to NFL kickoff action, read between the lines after a rare David Tepper media chat, offer up some football picks, and a massive sit-down with Stanley Cup champion head coach Rod Brind'Amour.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro03:00 - Oh no Drake Maye19:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate22:00 - David Tepper Speaks!31:00 - Housekeeping35:00 - Gameday Men's Health45:00 - UNC popped for violation55:00 - CJ Bailey Sunny Day?1:05:00 - Social Media Crap1:20:00 - Rod Brind'amour Interview2:01:00 - Hey JoeFrom Sam Darnold’s injury setback to Drake Maye’s costly regression under pressure, the guys discuss what this rock fight means for early-season NFL expectations. Switching to Charlotte, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper made a rare media appearance ahead of Week 1. Beyond offering his perspective on Bryce Young's crucial season, Tepper dropped an intriguing hint regarding North Carolina political dynamics — suggesting state leaders may favor Raleigh over Charlotte for a potential Major League Baseball expansion franchise.In the Lightning Round, the crew delivers quick hits on NC State, UNC, and Duke football ahead of their weekend slate, while analyzing the newly released ACC basketball schedule.Then, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour joins the podcast. With the Canes set to raise their championship banner at the Lenovo Center on September 29th, Rod breaks down how he’s applying lessons from his 2006 playing career to coaching 20 years later. Brind'Amour details how the goaltending rotation shifts without Frederik Andersen, and explains why his assistant coaching staff deserves far more national recognition after winning it all in June.Plus, your live calls on the OG Sports Phone!OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

LSU yields to the SEC’s power play, the CFP opens a 24-team negotiation window with ESPN, and ESPN’s Mike Kaye breaks down Bryce Young’s market outlook in Charlotte. Plus! Mountaineer Minute and the No Quarter Hour look ahead to ECU vs. App State.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Why Did LSU Yield to the SEC's Federal Power Play?12:00 - Is a 24-Team College Football Playoff Inevitable After ESPN Negotiations?16:00 - Western Michigan Justice: Why the Replay Debacle Doesn't Change What We Saw24:00 - Dabo Ain't Handling Pressure30:00 - Housekeeping36:00 - How Does Baker Mayfield's Deal Impact Bryce Young's Panthers Contract?51:00 - Where Do the Panthers Rank in the NFC South?1:01:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate1:03:00 - Gordon Miller1:12:00 - Carolina Hurricanes trade rumblings1:19:00 - Would Tom Dundon Relocate an MLB Team to Raleigh?1:28:00 - Mountaineer Minute1:35:00 - No Quarter Hour w/ James Giglio1:52:00 - UNC Hit With Recruiting ViolationIt was a wild 24 hours in college football, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio pull up to the mics to unpack it. The show leads off with the high-stakes standoff between the SEC and LSU. After seeking federal legal standing to enforce conference eligibility standards, the SEC effectively got LSU to bend the knee. The guys analyze why the SEC pushed back so hard and why this proved to be a critical stress test for self-governance. Meanwhile, the College Football Playoff officially triggered a 30-day negotiation window with ESPN to explore a 24-team format. Plus, the guys offer final thoughts on the Western Michigan replay review mess and where Dabo Swinney's latest press conference struggles reveal a head coach feeling the intense heat of modern program expectations.Switching to the NFL, ESPN's Mike Kaye joins the show to analyze the quarterback market. Mike breaks down how Baker Mayfield’s latest contract Extension impacts Bryce Young’s future negotiations with the Carolina Panthers, while auditing where Dave Canales' squad sits in the NFC South pecking order. In the Lightning Round, the guys weigh in on Carolina Hurricanes trade buzz regarding Connor Hellebuyck and Alexander Nikishin, and react to ESPN’s Jeff Passan ranking Raleigh as a potential MLB expansion market. Ovies offers a hot take: Tom Dundon is far more likely to buy and relocate an existing franchise than pay an expansion fee.Finally, the show features the Mountaineer Minute and No Quarter Hour with James Giglio ahead of ECU vs. App State, before answering a Hey Joe question on how it was possible for UNC to still commit recruiting violations when rules barely exist.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FSU’s stadium power outage caps off a weird Week 1 for the ACC, NFL "Worst to First" picks, and ESPN’s David Hale breaks down the palace intrigue surrounding Dabo Swinney and Bill Belichick.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - How Did ACCN Handle the Florida State Power Outage Delay?06:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate9:30 - Which NFL Teams Will Go From Worst to First This Season?19:00 - Housekeeping24:00 - ESPN's David Hale55:00 - Twitter Reply Guys1:01:00 - Why Is Lane Kiffin Publicly Fighting With the SEC?1:06:00 - How Is UNC Leadership Handling Bill Belichick After Lombardi's Exit?1:14:00 - Lightning Round1:25:00 - Hey JoeFlorida State’s wild power outage ahead of their national primetime matchup against SMU served as a fittingly strange end to a very "meh" opening weekend for the ACC. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio give major props to the ACC Network crew for navigating the stadium darkness and broadcast chaos like absolute pros. From college opening-week madness, the guys pivot to the NFL, building out their official "Worst to First" division winner predictions while singling out former division leaders most likely to fall from "First to Worst."Then, ESPN and ACC Network insider David Hale joins the show to grade the temperature of hot seats and program pressures across the conference. Dabo Swinney’s current stubborn trajectory at Clemson to the end of Bobby Bowden's legendary tenure at Florida State. Plus, David reacts to Bill Belichick dodging questions regarding Michael Lombardi's resignation and the ongoing internal investigation at UNC, noting how Chapel Hill's changing administrative leadership is playing their hand with Belichick quite differently than the previous regime.In the Lightning Round, the guys test a theory on why Lane Kiffin keeps picking fights with the SEC, check in on App State in the "Mountaineer Minute," and break down NFL receiver DK Metcalf’s wild conspiracy theories about AntarcticaOG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 1 of the college football season is officially in the books, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio pull up to the mics with a crucial warning: Week 1 can fool you!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - What Does LSU’s Dominance Over Clemson Mean for the ACC?08:00 - Can You Trust College Football Week 1 Results?16:00 - Western Michigan Got Hosed20:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate23:00 - Giglio Survived Alabama29:00 - Housekeeping35:00 - "Belichick Watch" Is Back54:00 - How Does Duke Look After Defeating Tulane in Week 1?1:09:00 - Hey JoeThe guys open the show assessing massive national results, including LSU smushing Clemson in Death Valley and Western Michigan getting robbed by the Big Ten's controversial replay review system. The crew sorts through the reactions to identify what early-season narratives are legitimate and which hot takes will end up on "Freezing Cold Takes" by the time December rolls around. Across the Triangle, the dark clouds off the field at Chapel Hill have reopened "Belichick Watch". Following the official resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi, report details indicate university lawyers are looking into behind-the-scenes culture in the football building. With echoes of last season's administrative distractions resurfacing, the guys ponder how Bill Belichick navigates another storm. Plus! Quick takes on Duke's solid victory over Tulane under Manny Diaz, and clear out another round of calls on the OG Sports Phone!OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a special edition of the OG Mailbag that opens with major breaking news out of Chapel Hill: Michael Lombardi has officially resigned as General Manager of UNC football.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/joinOvies walks through the complete timeline of events, starting from July 27th when Lombardi was initially placed on paid administrative leave following an HR complaint. What began with statements about looking forward to clearing his name has pivoted drastically, with legal representation acknowledging that the university's investigation scope extends well beyond the outgoing GM. With explosive reports surfacing regarding behind-the-scenes culture issues and personnel inquiries, the Ovies asks the ultimate question: can Bill Belichick survive the latest expanding drama around his program?Then, it's back to regularly scheduled Mailbag programming, with Demetri Ravanos filling in for Giglio. The guys dive into listener prompts covering James Bond debates, Pablo Torre's LA Clippers vindication and a media credentials standoff. When sports teams or university athletic departments pull credentials, is that ever an effective tactic when dealing with aggressive or controversial media coverage? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are LIVE on YouTube! Wolfpack fans have been using the OG Sports Phone to process their feelings about NC State’s loss to UVA, plus LockedOn Panthers host Julian Council breaks down which units fans should feel confident about coming out of NFL camp.OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/joinThe OG Sports Phone has been completely inundated with calls from NC State fans, but Ovies did his best to narrow down the sheer volume of voicemails to highlight the central recurring themes: Is Dave Doeren officially a "replacement-level" head coach in Year 14? Has quarterback CJ Bailey already peaked? And are Wolfpack fans unironically calling for Philip Rivers to step onto the sidelines and save the program?Building off the Raleigh panic, Giglio spotlights the historical trend of college football programs and coaches who routinely land in the preseason Top 25 off summer "talking season" buzz, only to finish the year completely unranked. The guys explain how the fickle nature of modern college football traps fan bases in endless cycles of hype and disappointment.Switching over to the NFL, LockedOn Panthers host Julian Council drops by the stream. Julian gives a position-by-position audit of the Carolina Panthers, identifying which position groups inspire real confidence heading into the season and which units remain glaring red flags. In the Lightning Round, the guys follow up on what the Carolina Hurricanes moving broadcasts to Amazon Prime means for fans, react to the NBA dropping an unprecedented hammer on the LA Clippers, including owner Steve Ballmer's suspension and lost draft capital over cap circumvention, and more...Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for all live streams! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CBS Sports "Candid Coaches" left 2009 Heels off their greatest teams list?! Chip Patterson joins Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio to discuss UNC's shift, Clemson-LSU and Bama-ECU. Plus! Ovies explains the Hurricanes on Prime. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - What's up with UNC '05 & '09 disrespect? 08:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate 11:00 - CBS Sports' Chip Patterson 42:00 - Housekeeping 49:00 - Hurricanes on Prime 57:00 - What's up with Bill Simmons? 1:03:00 - LIV Golf 2 Electric Boogaloo 1:06:00 - Crowd watching is back! 1:14:00 - No Quarter Hour w/ James Giglio 1:29:00 - Hey Joe The guys are flabbergasted right out of the gate! The show kicks off reacting to CBS Sports’ latest "Candid Coaches" series, which inexplicably left the dominant 2008-09 North Carolina Tar Heels national championship team off their list of the Greatest Teams of the 21st Century. Then, Cover 3 Podcast moderator Chip Patterson steps up to the studio for a deep dive into college football. Chip helps the guys break down the high-stakes implications of Clemson vs. LSU, assesses how the ACC's national perception could take a hit if Florida State and Louisville falter, and explains how national media narratives around UNC have completely shifted following their Week 0 win over TCU. In the Lightning Round, Ovies breaks down the news that Carolina Hurricanes broadcasts are officially heading to Amazon Prime, explaining why this shift is a massive victory for local fans who just want a reliable, high-quality viewing experience. Plus, the show officially debuts "No Quarter Hour" with James Giglio! The guys look ahead to East Carolina's marquee matchup against Alabama, while debating why an upcoming rivalry showdown against App State might actually carry far more weight for Pirates fans. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the SEC's self-governance threat all bluster? Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dissect LSU's war with their own conference, NC State catching national heat, and Panthers roster cuts... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - LSU vs. SEC 22:00 - NC State gets national heat 28:00 - Housekeeping 33:00 - Walker Mehl on Carolina Panthers 1:04:00 - Lightning Round 1:24:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate 1:30:00 - Hey Joe The show steps outside the Triangle to examine the escalating standoff between LSU and the SEC regarding the eligibility of Class of 2022 players who signed professional contracts. For all the conference's posturing about imposing heavy penalties on LSU, the guys explain why the SEC is ultimately unlikely to take real action — making their past threats of breaking away from the NCAA for total self-governance ring increasingly hollow. Back home, NC State's flat, disappointing Week 0 performance against Virginia didn't just frustrate Wolfpack fans; it caught the eye of national analysts like Josh Pate. Switching to the NFL, the Carolina Panthers finalized their initial 53-man roster before scouring the waiver wire to make additional moves. The biggest takeaway? Offensive line depth remains a glaring vulnerability. While General Manager Dan Morgan has aggressively attempted to rebuild the unit, unexpected player availability issues and former fourth-round pick Chandler Zavala failing to pan out have left Charlotte thin upfront. In the Lightning Round, the guys continue down the bizarre rabbit hole of scammers LARPing as active NFL athletes to defraud people. The also highlight Duke's new court sponsorship and explain why UCLA firing AD Martin Jarmond and replacing him with former Lakers executive Tim Harris is a harbinger of things to come for athletic departments navigating multi-million dollar deficits nationwide. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What did Week 0 actually tell us about NC State and UNC? Geoff Collins joins Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio in-studio to dissect coaching paranoia, Belichick's adjustments, and the Dave Doeren cycle. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Talking SZN is worthless 05:00 - NC State reality check 20:00 - UNC reality check 32:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate 35:00 - Housekeeping 41:00 - Geoff Collins convo 1:19:00 - Lightning Round 1:44:00 - Hey Joe The guys open the show questioning what we actually learned about NC State and UNC. For the Wolfpack, dropping an early, high-stakes game is familiar territory under Dave Doeren — and so is turning the season around when things look bleakest. But while Ovies counsels patience to see how autumn unfolds, it is entirely understandable why Wolfpack fans have hit their breaking point with the same recurring script. Across the Triangle, UNC looks noticeably better after knocking off TCU. But are they actually good? While time will tell, beating a Big 12 opponent certainly raises the floor for Chapel Hill's expectations. The biggest difference maker isn't just roster talent — it's Bill Belichick himself. Instead of going out sad, Belichick clearly applied painful lessons from last season's disaster rather than just offering lip service over the summer. Then, former UNC defensive coordinator, former Georgia Tech and Temple head coach, and Western Carolina legend Geoff Collins joins the guys in-studio. Geoff offers an insider perspective on Week 0, breaking down the sheer paranoia coaches endure from spring practice through opening kickoff as they hide schemes and depth charts. In the Lightning Round, the guys connect recent NHL news and trade chatter to Alexander Nikishin’s unresolved contract negotiations in Raleigh. They also attempt to make sense of the endless wave of TROs, injunctions, and court stays shaping college athlete eligibility. Then it's time to unpack a wild story about a scammer posing as a member of the San Francisco 49ers to defraud women. Plus! Another round of unhinged post-Week 0 calls on the OG Sports Phone. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 0 OG After Dark! Bill Belichick's Tar Heels pull off a sloppy, redemptive win over TCU in Dublin, while NC State stumbles out of the gate in Charlottesville. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for OG After Dark, presented by Bloomin' Blinds... The Tar Heels pulled off a gritty upset over TCU across the pond in Dublin, Ireland. It wasn't pretty, but in Week 0, winning sloppy beats losing clean every single time. UNC simply made fewer mistakes than the Horned Frogs. After enduring a grueling 4-8 campaign last season, and an another offseason of bad headlines, this victory felt like a true fresh start — a second opportunity for Belichick against the exact opponent that embarrassed his team in his college debut a year ago. Meanwhile in Charlottesville, it was total disaster for the Wolfpack. NC State got soundly embarrassed by Virginia, causing the infamous "Cycle of Dave Doeren" to skip every preliminary step and go straight to "losing a dumb game in Year 14!" The only silver lining for State fans is that Doeren historically performs best when his back is pinned firmly against the wall. But the guys ask the hard question: why does this program constantly have to put itself in survival mode just to have a successful season? Naturally, the OG Sports Phone line was completely unhinged following the double header. And somewhere in the Technician office on NC State's campus, a guest columnist is amused. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mailbag is open, and no topic is off-limits! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into a packed inbox of listener questions, local civic debates, and high-stakes college sports politics. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join The guys open the show addressing a polite listener call regarding explicit language on the podcast before launching into an amusing text message exchange Ovies had with his dad. That conversation serves as the launchpad for a real-talk assessment of Downtown Raleigh: is the city center actually declining, or is the narrative way overblown? While pushing back on exaggerated doom-loops, both Joes have thoughts on what Raleigh city leaders actually need to fix if Fayetteville Street is ever going to return as a vibrant, thriving business and entertainment corridor. Then, the mailbag shifts to the murky intersection of local politics and college football realignment. If UNC were to pursue a lucrative jump to the SEC or Big Ten, would the North Carolina General Assembly or the UNC System Board of Governors step in to block it or force a package deal with NC State? The guys analyze the political realities in Raleigh, while breaking down Wolfpack Athletic Director Boo Corrigan’s public posture on how NC State plans to navigate whatever seismic changes hit the ACC next. Finally, the callers take over the OG Sports Phone for the ultimate Friday tradition: "Remembering Some Dudes" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from Rhoback HQ in Charlottesville — definitely better than Brazil! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down UNC vs. TCU in Ireland, NC State at Virginia, and welcome ESPN’s Wes Durham. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join The guys get ready for an action-packed, Triangle-centric Week 0 featuring the Tar Heels traveling to Dublin, Ireland to clash with TCU in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, while the NC State Wolfpack make the short trip up to Scott Stadium to open conference play against the Virginia Cavaliers. Legendary ESPN and ACC Network broadcaster Wes Durham pulls up a chair to help the guys perform a sanity check on ACC "Talking SZN." The crew debates whether the summer's most relentless talking points surrounding UNC, NC State, Duke, and the broader ACC actually make football sense — or if media pundits and fans are simply parroting the same recycled narratives after three months of offseason noise. In the Lightning Round, Ovies puts the show to the test in a battle of Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence: can modern AI language models and simulation algorithms actually predict the 2026 college football season better than veteran beat reporters and sports talk hosts? Plus "Standard SEC Couples" trend, no laws with White Claws, and pouring one out for the Pro Bowl. Finally, the guys clear out the OG Sports Phone machine... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former UNC QB Bryn Renner joins Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio to break down Billy Edwards Jr. taking over Bobby Petrino's offense in Chapel Hill. Plus! Dave Canales' curious Bryce Young comments, and Giglio getting ejected. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Bryn Renner on UNC 33:00 - Housekeeping 35:00 - Two Roosters in the Stanley Cup 55:00 - SEC & Big Ten combat "5 in 5" rule 1:03:00 - Canales on Young 1:11:00 - PGA Tour changes 1:19:00 - Giglio got ejected 1:50:00 - Gordon Miller 1:58:00 - Hey Joe It's a busy podcast episode with special guests, rivalry stories, and unexpected confessions! First up? Former UNC quarterback and current Tar Heel Sports Network sideline analyst Bryn Renner joins the show to break down the football outlook in Chapel Hill. Renner offers an insider’s breakdown of what fans should expect from Billy Edwards Jr. operating Bobby Petrino’s offensive system. Plus, it's story time with Renner as he reflects on his heated rivalry battles against NC State and pointing out the irony of the NCAA's 2010 investigation into UNC compared to today's wild-west landscape of NIL, the portal, and endless lawsuits. Next, Two Roosters owner Jared Plummer drops by the studio to relive his "Slavin Sundae in the Stanley Cup" moment with Carolina Hurricanes icon Jaccob Slavin, and helps the guys brainstorm ideas for a potential new ice cream flavor inspired by Logan Stankoven. In a fast-paced Lightning Round, the guys address the SEC and Big Ten are crafting their own internal rules to shield themselves from "5-in-5" eligibility lawsuits. Plus: Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales giving a calculated answer to Stephen A. Smith regarding whether Bryce, along with the latest structural changes on the PGA Tour. Finally, the show's official "Life Coach," Steve Schwartz, crashes the studio for a mix of life advice and sportsmanship debates. The crew reveals a buried secret: Joe Giglio got tossed from a recreational basketball game and never told Ovies! That confession leads to a discussion on the state of local officiating and an amusing story about trying to book Mike Krzyzewski to speak at a local high school referees association meeting. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live to tape from Longleaf Swine in Downtown Raleigh, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sit down with NC State and NFL legends Torry and Terrence Holt. Plus, an extended Lightning Round to discuss Duke’s QB1, an update on the Michael Lombardi situation at UNC, and when a hole in one truly counts in golf... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Torry & Terrence Holt 57:30 - Housekeeping 1:08:00 - Lightning Round 1:36:00 - Gameday Men's Health 1:52:00 - Hey Joe The guys set up shop at Longleaf Swine for an exclusive sit-down with NC State football legends and NFL veterans Torry and Terrence Holt. Beyond their successful post-football construction business, the Holt brothers discuss the mission of the Holt Brothers Foundation, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support children of parents and guardians battling cancer. The guys break down their new partnership with Longleaf Swine, where 10% of all tailgate package sales directly support the foundation. Plus, Torry and Terrence look ahead to the upcoming college football season and offer candid insights on their life in and out of football. Following the interview, Joe and Joe fire up an extended Lightning Round brought to you by Gameday Men's Health. Duke officially has a QB1, UNC is at the end of their 30-day paid administrative leave for Lombardi, debating the long-term viability and future structure of LIV Golf amidst ongoing media and financial shifts. Plus! When is a hole in one an actual hole in one? Then in Hey Joe, Ovies reacts to Disney's new NFL merchandise collaboration and Giglio noticed the Hockey Hall of Fame found a new inventive way to not acknowledge Carolina Hurricanes head coach and Stanley Cup champion Rod Brind'Amour. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Week 0 is finally here! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down NC State AD Boo Corrigan’s presser, figure out if TCU is still good enough to stick it to UNC, SEC transfer drama, Panthers preseason takeaways, and more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - FOOTBALL! 04:00 - Ole Miss, LSU, NFL & You 14:00 - Corrigan's State of the Wolfpack 48:00 - Housekeeping 53:00 - Joel Anderson on TCU, UNC & More 1:24:00 - Mia O'Brien on Panthers vs. Jaguars 1:47:00 - Hey Joe We finally made it! However! Naturally, opening week wouldn't be complete without NCAA bureaucracy. The guys examine a fascinating transfer portal scenario in the SEC, where the league may actually be forced to enforce its own rules regarding an Ole Miss player trying to land at LSU after being waived by the Cleveland Browns. Switching to local administrative matters, Joe and Joe share takeaways from NC State AD Boo Corrigan’s Friday media availability. Beyond answering questions on revenue generation and potential conference realignment, Boo offered an honest assessment of Dave Doeren heading into yet another turn of the infamous "Cycle of Dave Doeren." Then, The Ringer’s Joel Anderson joins the show to preview UNC vs. TCU. Joel breaks down whether the Bill Belichick experiment in Chapel Hill has already run its course before Year 2 fully takes off, alongside a macro look at national playoff storylines. Moving over to NFL preseason action, The Women's Basketball Podcast host Mia O'Brien doubles as a Jacksonville Jaguars insider to deliver a boots-on-the-ground report on the Carolina Panthers. Mia offers an unfiltered assessment of how Dave Canales' squad looked during joint practices and what fans should actually take away from Charlotte's preseason exhibition in Jacksonville. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The offseason is officially in the books. With kickoff a week away, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio officially retire "Summer Offseason Protocols" and clear out the OG Mailbag. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join The guys lead off with a rapid-fire run through Mt. Rushmore prompts: Things North Carolina Has Given to the World, Video Game Consoles, Family Vacations, Bar Bathroom Drugs, and more. Plus, the guys spend time simply "remembering some dudes", debate which defunct college bar they would bring back for one night only, and reveal their everyday pens of choice. Then the guys find themselves in the middle of NC State fans speed running takes on NC State head coach Dave Doeren. Entering his 14th season in Raleigh, everyone has one —both good and bad — and they're locked, loaded, and ready to fly, win or lose. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live to tape live from High Point University! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sit down with HPU head coach Flynn Clayman, break down the larger implications of NC State-UNC officially meeting in Greensboro for hoops, get the state of NC high school sports from Nick Stevens, and more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - UNC vs. State in Greensboro official 17:00 - UNC has a QB1 21:00 - Panthers can't "lose" a practice 26:00 - Housekeeping 31:00 - HPU's Flynn Clayman 1:10:00 - Varsity NC's Nick Stevens 1:42:00 - Hey Joe The "OG Summer Tour" rolls on! The guys start the show reacting to huge local college basketball news: NC State and UNC are officially set to meet in a non-conference showdown at the Greensboro Coliseum. While fans are thrilled to get an extra Tobacco Road matchup on the calendar, Joe and Joe explain how this game could serve as a testing ground for how traditional ACC rivalries survive in an era of rapid conference realignment. Moving to the gridiron, the guys analyze reporting out of Chapel Hill naming Billy Edwards Jr. as the starting quarterback for UNC's high-stakes season opener against TCU. Plus, Ovies takes aim at the internet panic over Carolina Panthers joint practice reports — explaining why stressing over injuries is natural, but claiming a team "lost" an August practice session to the Jacksonville Jaguars is a total overreaction. Then, High Point University men’s basketball head coach Flynn Clayman pulls up a chair. Fresh off a viral March Madness run that featured an upset victory over Wisconsin, Coach Clayman details his coaching journey, explains how mid-major programs navigate the modern portal landscape differently than ACC powers, and discusses how HPU went all-in to build a national basketball brand. Finally, Nick Stevens—founder of Varsity NC—joins the broadcast to assess the state of North Carolina high school athletics. Nick breaks down how school athletic directors are responding to dropping participation rates, and how the rise of NIL and portal dynamics at the college level is unexpectedly reshaping in-state high school recruiting to the benefit of local programs. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Disney+ become the true "everything app"? Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down Disney D23 revelations, YouTube metric shifts, and remember ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen. But first! Reviewing Pat McAfee's bro-country album project. Is it a genuine creative outlet, a marketing masterclass, or the ultimate vanity project for sports media's biggest personality? OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Students are back on campus, meaning college football season is one step closer to kicking off. InsideCarolina's Greg Barnes discusses Belichick's youth movement early season stress test and UNC's role in the future of conference realignment, Bomani Jones joins to break down the potential of a professional sports franchise valuation bubble, and more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Welcome back, students! 06:00 - Carolina Panthers continue "meh" preseason 13:00 - Technician puts Doeren on notice 22:00 - Housekeeping 28:00 - InsideCarolina's Greg Barnes 1:03:00 - Bomani Jones convo 1:33:00 - Chris Hooks on HS Game of the Week 1:46:00 - Hey Joe Students are officially back on campus across the Triangle, which means the fall semester is underway and hot takes are flying! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick off the episode addressing a viral student newspaper guest column putting NC State head coach Dave Doeren on blast. While adults might roll their eyes at calls to reject the "status quo," Ovies explains why the column reads exactly like the same emotional meltdowns adult fans have after a tough loss. Speaking of hot takes, the Carolina Panthers continue their uninspiring preseason thanks to a loss at Buffalo. It's not so much about what Bryce Young and the offense did or didn't do, it's really about Dave Canales' odd messaging. Then, InsideCarolina veteran reporter Greg Barnes joins the show. After providing an update on general manager Michael Lombardi’s paid administrative leave — and how Bill Belichick is calling defensive plays while DC Steve Belichick takes medical leave — Greg breaks down how the first month of the season serves as a high-stakes stress test for Chapel Hill’s youth movement and ongoing QB competition. Greg also digs into the macro picture: as federal bills like the Protect College Sports Act stall, how does shifting TV revenue impact Tar Heel athletics? While UNC remains a crown jewel for SEC or Big Ten realignment, how realistic is it for administrators to actually consider leaving the ACC? Next, friend of the pod Bomani Jones drops in to analyze the rushed sale and astronomical valuation of the Los Angeles Lakers. Bomani breaks down how soaring franchise price tags have stripped the soul out of legacy family ownership, shifting team focus toward corporate profitability over winning. Plus, Bomani and the guys examine the broader sports bubble: if valuations keep soaring on money that doesn't fully exist yet, who is actually left with the liquidity to buy these teams? To wrap up, the guys preview the return of Friday night lights with a marquee local high school matchup between Garner and Millbrook, featuring a stacked list of power-five recruits, before clearing out the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are the worst teams in Triangle sports history? Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into the listener mailbag live from Woody's City Market in downtown Raleigh, build a Mt. Rushmore of dead NC amusement parks, tease the Big Four coming back, and break down Chapel Hill Belichick cope. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join The guys kick off the episode with a daunting task: assembling the definitive list of the worst teams in Triangle sports history. Then, in honor of Raleigh's iconic Adventure Landing on Capital Boulevard officially closing its doors after nearly four decades, Joe and Joe construct the ultimate Mt. Rushmore of Dead Triangle Amusement Parks. The guys swap childhood memories of abandoned water slides, arcade tokens, and forgotten regional attractions that defined growing up in the area. Before switching back to gridiron matters, they add some clarity on the possibility of the Big Four basketball event making a comeback. The OG Sports Phone line lights up over the sheer amount of rationalization and "cope" coming out of Chapel Hill regarding Bill Belichick's football program. Plus, the guys tackle listener prompts on who actually deserves a statue across the Triangle sports landscape, before clearing out the remaining mailbag prompts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can UNC football reach 5 wins under Bill Belichick? Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio respond to listener call-outs, analyze Vegas win totals, break down Seth Trimble's transfer, and visit Tobacco Road history. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Greetings from Yanceyville 04:00 - Can UNC get 5 wins? 23:00 - Vegas is meh on NC State 29:00 - Housekeeping 35:00 - Trimble to Louisville 40:00 - Are college fans over this? 52:00 - Real Tobacco Road History 1:15:00 - Gordon Miller 1:31:00 - Hey Joe The episode kicks off with a check of the OG Sports Phone after a caller took the show to task regarding how they discuss UNC football under Bill Belichick. After correcting some revisionist history surrounding Belichick's debut season in Chapel Hill, they get down to the brass tacks: can the Tar Heels actually reach 5 wins this season? The guys map out a specific 6-game pool that will completely define whether Belichick's squad hits that mark. From Chapel Hill to Raleigh, the conversation turns to NC State. While pundits have touted high summer expectations for the Wolfpack, Vegas oddsmakers set the line at a tempered 7.5 wins. Joe and Joe debate which side of the total they're backing, followed by a quick breakdown of Duke and Wake Forest's win projections. On the hardwood, former Tar Heel guard Seth Trimble is leveraging the recent "5-in-5" court injunction to play a fifth year—at ACC rival Louisville. With no remaining roster spot under new UNC head coach Michael Malone, the guys discuss why Trimble's move makes complete sense in today's NIL climate. But does endless roster turnover eventually erode fan investment? As of now, TV ratings show fans are still tuning in despite the constant roster churn. Sticking with college sports governance, the guys offer a quick follow-up on the Protect College Sports Act, explaining why federal intervention is dead on arrival and why it remains up to college athletics to fix its own house. Finally, the show takes an exclusive historical detour. OG Media's own Jay Stilwell invited the guys out to his family farm in Yanceyville, NC, near Danville, VA. Beyond a little gambling trip, the guys explore the deep, rich history born in the area that laid the literal foundation for how Duke, UNC, NC State, and Wake Forest were built. This is where the original "Tobacco Road" truly started. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos open up this edition of OG Business comparing notes from their respective summer road trip air checks of sports radio across the country. The air check meta leads straight into a deep dive on the symbiotic relationship between veteran podcasters and modern online aggregators. After Bill Simmons recently voiced frustration over how a podcast excerpt was re-contextualized online, Joe and Demetri offer a reality check from two guys who built their careers in terrestrial sports radio: listeners taking quotes out of context is old hat. Traditional print writers who transitioned to podcasting need to get over the outrage and realize that aggregators are actually delivering massive, free marketing and distribution for their audio feeds. From digital media to massive TV rights, the guys analyze FOX signaling to the NFL that they are more than willing to play the long game on their television rights deal. Paired with ongoing corporate consolidation like Paramount acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, the NFL suddenly finds itself in a rare, compromised position where it cannot unilaterally dictate terms to network partners. Joe and Demetri explain why this market landscape creates a crucial window for the NHL — and why commissioner Gary Bettman’s final legacy act should be aggressively re-negotiating hockey’s TV rights early to get out ahead of football. Plus, the guys dissect how ESPN "gave the game away" by attempting to socialize their preferred College Football Playoff expansion format through corporate media leaks—only to get instantly shut down by the Big Ten. And speaking of ESPN, Ovies revisits their corporate claims that they are pivoting away from "embrace debate" TV, exposing it as empty management speak. If legacy media actually wants "authenticity," Stephen A. Smith is the most authentic performer on their payroll — not Pat McAfee. The guys argue that executive obsession with finding "authentic" digital hosts reveals a terminal case of online brainrot, chasing content tailored for a dying corner of the internet. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The University of North Carolina football and Bill Belichick are a punchline in the football community. Kicking legend Adam Vinatieri was the latest to take shots at the Tar Heels coach, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony of all places. Kenton Gibbs joins Joe Giglio to discuss what will be a successful season for UNC, NC State and Duke in 2026. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 13:00 - Everyone's got jokes about UNC and Belichick 25:00 - Football success in 2026 for UNC 31:00 - Housekeeping 40:45 - Football success in 2026 for Duke 56:00 - Football success in 2026 for NC State 1:15:00 - Alex Nunnally convo 1:29:10 - Hey Joe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mount Rushmore of Sunny Day All Stars is revealed, leaving UNC, State and Duke fans upset. What's going on with the latest twist and turns of off-field drama at UNC football? Vegas is daring you take the overs for ECU and NC State football. James Giglio joins Joe Giglio to answer your questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our schedules have been completely out of sync, but we weren’t going to go 2 weeks without giving OG Fans subscribers a new episode of OG on Business. So, even though Ovies is on hockey dad duty, Demetri is back to pull back the curtain on a major structural pivot happening at Bristol: ESPN is quietly pulling back the "embrace debate" format that defined network TV for over a decade. What does this strategic pivot mean for talent contracts, viewership retention, and the resurrection of SportsCenter? Speaking of television booths, the guys dive into the mounting criticism surrounding Tony Romo's lead NFL color analyst role at CBS. Has the network reached a tipping point with its marquee broadcast team, or is Romo locked in for the long haul? Then, Demetri breaks down "The Aaron Rodgers Theory" — examining how modern star athletes leverage direct media access to completely bypass legacy journalism pipelines — before taking a pop-culture side quest into comic lore with a breakdown on Parker, Peter Parker. Finally, the show tackles the broader cultural landscape as online political outrage cycles officially move on from using the WNBA as an ideological battleground. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ovies and Giglio are live to tape from Sedgefield Country Club for the Wyndham Championship and the show covers more ground than any single episode probably should. But hey, it's summer protocols! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - FOOOOTBALL 06:00 - Panthers injury woes 14:00 - NFL QB Tiers 19:00 - Preseason poll 22:00 - Housekeeping 27:00 - Tom Werme convo 52:00 - Ross Martin convo 1:16:00 - Wyndham Championship 1:28:00 - NCGA, THC & You! 1:44:00 - Mt. Rushmore SZN The guys open with the Carolina Panthers — the injury woes continue and while training camp injuries are par for the course around the NFL, something about this Panthers situation feels different. The answer comes down to expectations. But with injuries come opportunities and Ja'seem Reed is the name to keep in mind between now and the start of the regular season. After a run through of NFL QB tiers and the USA Today Coaches Preseason Top 25 college football poll, Tom Werme joins the show — first with his PGA Tour radio hat on to break down the Wyndham Championship and some significant changes coming to the tour, then switching to his ACC announcer hat for some preseason college football talk. Ross Martin — big Greensboro guy — drops by to rank the Chapel Thrill concert series, share the vibes around UNC and rate some Cook Out orders because of course he does. Then the show pivots to local business with Modern Apotheca owner Eric Stahl — no, not THAT Eric Staal — for a conversation about NC House Bill 328, which would effectively ban THC products in the state. The NCGA has tabled a vote pending potential federal changes but the economic and personal access implications are significant. And finally...it's Mount Rushmore SZN! This week they enshrine Gatorade Flavors and Food Cities. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run an extended Lightning Round covering the Protect College Sports Act, MLB trade deadline fallout, Canes trade rumors and more before getting into extended conversations about the upcoming college football season and the state of youth hockey in the area. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Giglio back from Wilmington 08:00 - Protect College Sports Act actually happening? 18:00 - "5 in 5" eligibility lawsuits 23:00 - MLB salary cap debate 35:00 - Today in Dundon, Nikishin talk 43:00 - Lombardi update 48:00 - Housekeeping 53:00 - LockedOn ACC's Kenton Gibbs 1:28:00 - NC Golden Bears' Paul Strand 2:15:00 - Hey Joe Joe Giglio is officially back in the studio after a week at Wrightsville Beach, where he quickly learned that coastal living involves significantly more tequila and vodka than life in Garner. Once the vacation recap wraps up, Joe and Joe launch into an extended Lightning Round to tackle a massive weekend of news across sports and media: -- College Sports Governance: The Power 4, led by the SEC and Big Ten, agreed on a unified framework for the Protect College Sports Act. The guys break down what the bill actually entails and evaluate its real chances of getting signed into law on Capitol Hill. Plus, they look at the recent "5 in 5" eligibility injunction allowing Class of 2022 athletes a final year, triggering a late-summer college basketball recruiting scramble. -- MLB Trade Deadline Fallout: The Los Angeles Dodgers landed Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, sparking the usual outcry about competitive balance. Ovies implores fans not to fall for the MLB ownership spin leading into prospective CBA lockout talks: the issue isn't rich teams spending money, it's cheap franchises refusing to compete. A salary cap is useless without a enforced salary floor. -- Canes & Dundon Watch: While Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon continues to make waves with his political dealings in Portland, the local talk in Raleigh is all about Alexander Nikishin's contract demands. As negotiations remain a mystery, a blockbuster trade is looking more likely by the day. -- Chapel Hill Calculations: The guys update the Michael Lombardi situation at UNC, connecting the administrative leave decision to a strategic effort by the university to potentially move on from Bill Belichick without paying out astronomical contract buyouts. Then, LockedOn ACC co-host Kenton Gibbs steps into the studio to preview the Triangle's college football programs as fall camps officially open across Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and Durham. Is UNC's QB decision really a mystery? And do they have enough talent to compete against that schedule? Will NC State's defense get back to what Doeren expects out of his team? And is the schedule truly "easy enough" to have a breakout season for CJ Bailey? Either way, we can officially start of new "Cycle of Dave Doeren". And what should the real expecations for Duke be? Plus, Gibbs offers the one football talking point that isn't getting enough attention. Next, Paul Strand from the North Carolina Golden Bears youth hockey program joins the show. With the combination of Olympic hockey momentum and the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory, local ice time demand is at an all-time high. Paul shares his vision for expanding local hockey infrastructure, along with some hilarious stories from his minor league playing days. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren Brownlow fills in for Joe Giglio! Joe Ovies and Lauren answer listener mailbag questions on Michael Lombardi's UNC leave and PR strategy, Panthers injuries, Love Island, Stanley Cup hangovers and FIFA scandals. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join With Joe Giglio away, the one and only Lauren Brownlow pulls up a chair to the studio to help Joe Ovies tackle another wild batch of listener feedback. Before getting down to business, Ovies offers a quick personal redemption arc update: after previously failing his family at the box office, he finally managed to buy tickets to the correct showing of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey at Marbles IMAX. Once the cinema talk settles, they dive into the mailbag to answer your top questions: The UNC Distraction: Mailbag listeners weigh in on football GM Michael Lombardi being placed on paid administrative leave. What does this latest HR investigation mean for Bill Belichick's program, and can UNC football ever escape off-field drama? Panthers Injury Woes: With key roster pieces dealing with health scares early in training camp, how much panic should fans actually have regarding Dave Canales' depth charts heading into the preseason? The Canes' Next Chapter: Will the reigning Stanley Cup champions face the dreaded "Cup hangover" next season, or does Eric Tulsky's roster management keep Raleigh's title window wide open? Then the mailbag turns international as the crew unpacks the latest headlines breaking out of FIFA following the World Cup cycle. Plus, Lauren and Joe take a detour into reality TV culture, dissecting the latest Love Island drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live on YouTube for Butcher's Market OG Live! Joe Ovies calls in Matt Brown, Andy Staples, and Walker Mehl to break down the UNC Lombardi fallout, the CFP debate, and Panthers camp. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - ACC preseason picks 09:00 - Lombardi triggered CSC inquiry? 20:00 - Matt Brown on college unionization 33:30 - Housekeeping 39:00 - WFNZ's Walker Mehl 1:07:00 - On3's Andy Staples 1:45:00 - Gordon Miller 1:55:00 - Hey Joe The show opens with Extra Points founder Matt Brown explaining the administrative mechanics behind the College Sports Commission looking into player dealings and UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi. Sticking with off field college football dealings, he also gets into the differences between what Stanford is doing with potential player unionization versus was Northwestern attempted a decade ago. Moving to the NFL, WFNZ’s Walker Mehl joins the broadcast to highlight the positive developments coming out of Charlotte. While Dave Canales' approach to resting starters in the preseason has been heavily debated, Walker explains why getting rookie offensive lineman Monroe Freeling and returning running back Jonathon Brooks game-speed reps in August is essential for Week 1 success. Then back to college football with On3 national college football insider Andy Staples, who jumps on the show to address the wave of national schadenfreude coming from both NFL and college circles over the Lombardi news. While critics are eager to proclaim the Belichick experiment in Chapel Hill a failure, Andy agrees with Ovies that writing off the Tar Heels' long-term future is incredibly short-sighted. Thanks to UNC's massive brand appeal and desirable position in future SEC and Big Ten realignment, Chapel Hill remains positioned to weather whatever happens next. Sticking with national college football, the guys shift to Big Ten Media Days, where the conference continues to push for a expanded 24-team College Football Playoff format. What will it actually take for Greg Sankey and the SEC to budge from their hardline stance of capping the field at 16? Finally, the show wraps up with another fun edition of "Hey Joe" OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why can't UNC football be normal? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Lombardi on administrative leave 03:30 - TarHeel247's Andrew Jones 26:00 - Housekeeping 31:30 - LockedOn Panthers' Julian Council 1:00:00 - ACC vs SEC 1:19:00 - Hey Joe With Joe Giglio away on vacation, Joe Ovies tags in some of his best media colleagues to guest co-host a newsy Monday. The show opens with massive breaking news out of Chapel Hill: the University of North Carolina has placed football general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the decision follows an HR complaint filed by a former UNC front office employee. The news completely derails Ovies’ original plan to simply discuss Tar Heel football in normal terms — because it seems true "normalcy" is impossible under Bill Belichick. Andrew Jones from TarHeel247 break downs the competing narratives. While Belichick has applied hard-learned lessons and leaders like Jordan Shipp have emerged to build a tighter locker room ahead of a tougher schedule, this investigation gives Lombardi’s loudest critics all the ammo they need to pile on. Then, the show turns its attention to Charlotte as LockedOn Panthers host Julian Council drops in to offer an honest progress report from Carolina Panthers training camp. While the offseason injury news remains a bummer, the encouraging availability of running back Jonathon Brooks and wide receiver Xavier Legette looking every bit the part provide legitimate reasons for optimism. Can Dave Canales’ group overcome early depth questions and emerge from a wide-open NFC South? Next, OG Business co-host Demetri Ravanos jumps on to contrast the vibes of ACC Kickoff with SEC Media Days. Demetri also delivers a gentle, humorous reality check to Ovies regarding his ongoing fixation that the SEC is somehow falling off in the wake of the Big Ten’s rise. Finally, the episode wraps up with a round of "Hey Joe"... OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Tepper spent $1.3B on Bank of America Stadium, but left off a roof! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio answer mailbag questions on the Super Bowl myth, Panthers camp injuries, and more... OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Before the guys dive into the mailbag, a couple of personal confessions must be addressed. Joe Ovies takes Joe Giglio to task over his questionable AI-generated golf tournament flyer, then recounts how he let his entire family down by accidentally buying tickets to the completely wrong screening of The Odyssey. Once the household drama is settled, the guys open up the inbox to tackle a stacked pile of listener questions: The Super Bowl Delusion: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper announced an additional $500M private investment to bring total Bank of America Stadium renovations to $1.3B. But while upgrading the fan experience and creating a downtown entertainment corridor is a massive win for Charlotte, his playful comments to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about hosting a Super Bowl fall flat. Joe and Joe explain why, regardless of how modern the building looks, the lack of a roof means events like the Super Bowl or the Final Four simply aren't coming to Charlotte. Panthers Training Camp Whiplash: Are we experiencing the worst offseason vibe shift in recent Panthers history? Just as positive momentum was building for Bryce Young, Taylor Moton’s long-term health scare, Jaycee Horn’s foot laceration and now Nic Scourton being out for the season threw the roster into immediate uncertainty. Plus, the guys tackle college football mailbag prompts surrounding Bill Belichick’s UNC narrative, Duke's Amazon pivot thanks to the B1G/FOX stepping in , LeBron James heading to Philly, summer concert experiences, Lenovo Center updates and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys lead off with the latest round of high-profile layoffs at ESPN. While hot-take commentary on social media fixated on individual talent departures like Ryan Clark, the cuts were the highly predictable outcome of ESPN absorbing NFL Network assets and consolidating behind-the-scenes staff. Joe and Demetri dismantle the popular internet theory that Pat McAfee's massive contract is solely to blame. Blaming single-host contracts reveals more about McAfee's polarizing Q-score with older audiences than it does about corporate economics. The stark reality? ESPN’s core legacy business model — built on lucrative linear cable subscriber fees — continues to contract, while live sports rights fees skyrocket. As YouTube and independent podcasts flood the market with unlimited free content, ESPN is aggressively cutting redundant payroll to pivot toward true, differentiated programming. Then, the conversation turns back to the Triangle to dissect recent morning show shakeups across local radio stations. What do these talent shuffles signal for local terrestrial markets fighting for commuter ears? Sticking with local media evolution, the guys flesh out more details on the newly minted Carolina Hurricanes sports network. Finally, they analyze the compounding woes over at SiriusXM. Facing declining satellite retention, high monthly subscription costs, and major talent cutbacks (including flagship shows reducing schedules), can satellite audio stay relevant in a landscape dominated by friction-free, algorithm-driven apps? OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live on YouTube for Butcher's Market OG Live! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio parse the SEC's messaging panic, Panthers camp injuries, and the new Canes TV network. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Harbaugh gets us hyped for offseason protocols 06:00 - SEC really gonna breakaway? 23:30 - Housekeeping 29:00 - Panthers open camp with bad news 36:00 - ESPN's Brooke Pryor 1:12:00 - Gordon Miller 1:20:00 - Explaining Canes new TV approach Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lead off with the overarching meta at SEC Media Days. Commissioner Greg Sankey appears to be quietly walking back his postured threats about the SEC breaking away from the NCAA and the reason why is pretty clear. The conference has gone three consecutive years without claiming a college football national championship, watched the Big Ten flex its muscle, and failed to even put a team in last year's title game. From Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz complaining about a 9-game conference slate to Sankey stomping his feet over expanded playoff formatting, the guys expose why the SEC's traditional bully pulpit doesn't work when NIL and the transfer portal have completely leveled the talent landscape across the country. From college football to Charlotte, the Carolina Panthers officially opened training camp, but the positive summer vibes immediately hit an alarming medical snag. Veteran right tackle Taylor Moton faces a long-term absence after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lung, while star cornerback Jaycee Horn opens camp on the NFI list due to a foot laceration requiring stitches. While Horn is expected back relatively soon, the guys examine the massive, concerning domino effect Moton’s absence creates on the offensive line directly in front of Bryce Young. To dive deeper into the league, ESPN NFL insider Brooke Pryor joins the show to discuss why starting quarterbacks across the league — rather than the head coaches — are facing the ultimate high-stakes hot seat entering the 2026 campaign. Finally, Ovies taps directly into his "OG Business" wheelhouse to break down the big local media news: the launching of the brand-new Carolina Hurricanes sports network. As one of four franchises selected for the NHL's pilot program for centralized broadcast production, what does this mean for the viewer at home? While fan favorites Mike Maniscalco and Tripp Tracy remain on the call, Joe explains why taking control away from traditional RSNs is an absolute win for Caniacs and offers a glimpse into the future of regional sports broadcasting. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 World Cup ends with Spain on top! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the final with Oronde Ash, process ACC Kickoff reactions, British Open fallout and tackle Carter-Finley traffic nightmares. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - So Much Canes In Spain 07:00 - Oronde Ash on World Cup 44:00 - Housekeeping 48:00 - Newmark interview reaction 1:08:00 - Mensah Kickoff reaction 1:19:00 - DeChambeau discourse 1:29:00 - Lightning Round 1:40:00 - Carter-Finley concert traffic woes The greatest summer sports spectacle on earth has officially wrapped up, but the ending didn't quite live up to the month-long buildup. The guys open up the show analyzing the 2026 World Cup Final. While the tournament delivered historic moments and star-making performances, the final clash between Spain and Argentina ended with a bit of a thud. Spain proved they were the absolute class of the field, dominating the pitch and leaving Argentina looking completely outclassed — even if they managed to keep it close on the scoreboard until the final whistles. OG Senior Soccer Analyst Oronde Ash joins the guys in the studio to put a bow on the entire World Cup experience, evaluating the global shift in talent and mapping out the immediate, crucial next steps for the USMNT program. Then, the show pivots back to local gridiron as the OG Sports Phone lights up with caller reactions following the crew's road trip to ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. The listeners weigh in on the big-picture strategy outlined by new UNC Athletic Director Steve Newmark, while Duke fans air their grievances over how former quarterback Darian Mensah talked about the program following his transfer to Miami. In the lightning round, the guys tackle the recent rules controversy at the British Open and audit Fanatics' inescapable, polarizing footprint across the entire sports merchandising ecosystem. Finally, the show wraps up with some hyper-local Raleigh culture talk. After navigating catastrophic concert traffic around Trinity Road and Carter-Finley Stadium, Joe and Joe admit their genuine shock at discovering just how massive folk-pop icon Noah Kahan has become for the Xennial demographic. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The final day of ACC Kickoff features new UNC AD Steve Newmark on the future of Tar Heel sports, Manny Diaz on Duke’s championship defense, Jake Dickert's effort to not let last season's surprise 9-win season change who they are, and much more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - UNC AD Steve Newmark 32:00 - Belichick still isn't "normal" 36:40 - Housekeeping 42:00 - UNC's Jordan Shipp 56:00 - UNC's Melkart Abou-Jaoude 1:06:30 - Duke's Manny Diaz 1:17:00 - Duke's Nate Sheppard 1:25:30 - Wake's Jake Dickert 1:36:00 - Wake's Gio Lopez 1:49:00 - Cal's Tosh Lupoi 2:01:00 - Hey Joe The curtains are coming down on "Talking Season" in the Queen City, but the final day of the 2026 ACC Kickoff provided a little spice for the podcast. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lead off with wide-ranging interview welcoming brand-new North Carolina Athletic Director Steve Newmark to the table. Fresh off completing a year-long transition with Bubba Cunningham, Newmark outlines the immense strategic reality of taking over the big chair full-time. He dives into the high-profile expectations greeting Bill Belichick's second year leading Tar Heel football, and details how he's balancing the intense "local politics" of a proud university while thinking outside the box on institutional projects like Carolina North and the dawn of Michael Malone’s men's basketball era. Most importantly, Newmark maps out how he plans to aggressively position the Carolina brand to survive and thrive through the lawless, revenue-sharing future of college athletics. Sticking with the Tar Heels, standout wide receiver Jordan Shipp stops by the microphones to deliver a raw, candid perspective on the locker room culture. Shipp explains how the sting of last season's missed opportunities is actively driving him and his teammates to fundamentally flip the script on the program's narrative. Then, the reigning kings of the conference pull up a chair. Duke head coach Manny Diaz steps to the mic radiating massive "us against the world" energy. Coming off a historic ACC Championship, Diaz clears the air and turns the page on quarterback Darian Mensah's high-profile, late-summer transfer portal jump to Miami. Manny makes it explicitly clear: he loves the fact that the national media is already counting the Blue Devils out, and his roster is primed to shatter expectations yet again. Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert also crashes radio row to break down his heavy, rapid-fire indoctrination into the unique dynamics of North Carolina's Big Four football landscape during his debut season in Winston-Salem. Dickert discusses how he is maintaining the Demon Deacons' core "built in the dark" mantra following a spectacular 9-win campaign capped off by an authoritative Mayo Bowl victory over SEC competition. His QB, Gio Lopez, follows up with discussing the reset button he hit to land with his old coordinator and getting back to enjoying football after a rough season with UNC. Finally, new California head coach Tosh Lupoi sits down for a fascinating look at the logistical reality of managing a West Coast program adjusting to the permanent, cross-country realities of the ACC. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Day 2 of ACC Kickoff in Charlotte is in the books. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sit down with Commissioner Jim Phillips, Clemson's Dabo Swinney, BC's Bill O'Brien, and a massive media roundtable. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Giglio's smoke alarm troubles 09:00 - ACC's Jim Phillips 26:30 - Housekeeping 33:00 - Wes Durham & Roddy Jones 1:18:00 - Clemson's Dabo Swinney 1:29:00 - Eric Mac Lain & Kelly Gramlich 1:42:00 - BC's Bill O'Brien 1:55:00 - Hey Joe The show opens recounting a disastrous night at their local Airbnb, where a faulty, chirping smoke alarm kept Giglio awake for hours while Ovies slept like a baby — all thanks to a relentless pour of bourbon from the bartender at the legendary Thirsty Beaver. Once the coffee kicks in, the guys welcome ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips straight to the radio row desk. It has officially been five years since Phillips took the helm of the conference, guiding the league through some of the most litigious, turbulent waters in the history of college athletics. Phillips reflects on his half-decade tenure and explains why the ACC is finally experiencing a rare moment of structural calm — or at least as calm as things can possibly be in the modern sports landscape. He also breaks down the evolving mechanics of the expanded College Football Playoff and shares his newfound, genuine fandom for the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney joins the show for an expansive conversation on longevity. As the longest-tenured coach in the ACC, Dabo details how he has maintained his program's culture through the relentless ups and downs of the transfer portal and NIL era to keep the Tigers permanently in the national conversation. The Clemson deep-dive continues as Eric Mac Lain from the ACC Network jumps on the microphones to evaluate the Tigers' true ceiling, while openly admitting why he continues to harbor a major soft spot for Dave Doeren's NC State Wolfpack squad. Finally, the show transforms into an elite broadcast booth roundtable. Longtime colleagues Wes Durham and Roddy Jones crash the table to do what they do best: shoot the breeze and deliver an unfiltered chat about college football. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from ACC Kickoff in Charlotte! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are on location with Dave Doeren, CJ Bailey, Jimbo Fisher, ACC Senior VP Michael Strickland, and more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - ACC "Talking Season" is here! 10:00 - Top ACC Kickoff storylines 39:00 - Housekeeping 42:00 - Dave Doeren 54:00 - CJ Bailey 1:06:00 - Duke Scott 1:14:00 - Isaiah Shirley 1:25:00 - ACC Football VP Strickland 1:46:00 - Jimbo Fisher 2:04:00 - Canes odds and ends "Talking Season" has officially arrived in the Queen City, and the microphones are hot. Broadcasting from radio row at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lead off by grading ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips' annual opening forum. Facing a relentless barrage of questions regarding the turbulent legal landscape, revenue-sharing, and future expansions, Phillips handled the room with an impressive, seasoned poise that shows just how much he has evolved into the conference's anchor. Then, CBS Sports college football insider Chip Patterson drops by the desk to map out the primary national storylines and dark-horse contenders shaping up ahead of August camp. Next, it’s a full-blown Wolfpack takeover at the radio row table. NC State head coach Dave Doeren swoops by to raid the official OG media bourbon stash before giving an honest assessment of his team. Doeren dives into the immense development of quarterback CJ Bailey as he enters a crucial Year 3 leading the offense, and details how the defensive unit is working to restore the ferocious, turnover-heavy identity that defines his program. Speaking of the signal-caller, CJ Bailey joins the show right after his coach. Bailey pulls back the curtain on his high-profile offseason decision to bypass the open market, stay fiercely loyal to Raleigh, and outlines his active, personal role in hitting the phone lines to recruit elite portal talent to the 919. To cut through the bureaucratic fog, ACC Senior Vice President of Football Michael Strickland pulls up a chair to explain the league's brand-new conference tiebreaker rules to the guys like they're five years old. Strickland breaks down the evolution of the modern bowl landscape and reveals the secret, highly political requests head coaches make when schedules are being drawn up behind closed doors. Plus, former Florida State national champion head coach Jimbo Fisher takes an epic walk down memory lane with Giglio, re-evaluating the historical legacy of the terrifyingly dominant Seminole teams from a decade ago. Finally, the guys look away from the field to check the ice, reacting to the official Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 schedule drop and find amusement in how owner Tom Dundon stays in the news cycle. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will the last major of the year look like the US Open? Wyndham Clark is the hottest golfer on the planet, including his win at Shinnecock. Will that translate to another major win? Josh Goodson, Bennett Johnson and Joe Giglio break down their best bets for The Open Championship, including First Round Leader picks, Top 20s and tournament winners. #theopen #britishopen #gambling #sports #golf #theopenchampionship #raleigh #ncsports #pgatour TIMESTAMPS: 04:00 - Course layout, comparisons 18:00 - FRL bets 24:00 - Top 20 picks 38:00 - Winners 46:00 - Longshots 49:30 - Who didn't we talk about that could win OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The baseline strategy for global streaming platforms has officially been rewritten, and it is entirely driven by fear of a single competitor: YouTube. On this edition of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos lead off with the bizarre debut of the MLB Home Run Derby exclusively on Netflix. Despite paying a massive premium to enter the live sports ecosystem, Netflix’s presentation felt completely invisible to the casual sports fan. So why is Netflix reversing its historical stance to sprint into live sports, video podcasts, and vertical video interfaces? It is a direct defensive scramble against YouTube’s absolute monopoly on time spent on consumer screens. However, the guys argue the entire pivot is doomed to fail unless Netflix abandons its stubbornness and introduces a completely free, ad-supported tier. OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Then, the conversation transitions to the pitch, where Major League Soccer is actively dropping the ball. With the World Cup currently taking over the continent, MLS has completely failed to capitalize on the single greatest domestic soccer moment in modern history due to restrictive streaming walls. From the pitch to the octagon, the guys evaluate Conor McGregor’s latest high-profile UFC rug pull and what it means for Endeavor's long-term pay-per-view metrics. Plus, they audit the sports media ledger to ask the definitive financial question: exactly how much value does a transactional titan like Adam Schefter bring to ESPN's bottom line, and are newsbreakers worth the massive check? Finally, they bring it back home to the Triangle, sorting through the latest broadcast speculation surrounding the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this special Monday edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio throw open the digital doors to answer your burning questions, but they lead off by getting asking their own question...why are we still having the exact same bad-faith arguments about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA month after month? And why has the league’s leadership completely failed to put the fire out? To parse the noise, USA Today senior women's sports reporter and co-host of The Women's Basketball Podcast Mitch Northam steps up to the microphone. Then, the mailbag transitions back to its usual antics. For instance, EA Sports just walked straight into a wall of its own making after triggered an unprecedented community revolt by locking offline College Football 27 progression modes behind paywalls. Meanwhile, former UNC standout Caleb Wilson is putting on a show during NBA Summer League and it's only solidifying points local fans and this podcast have been making about him since he showed up in Chapel Hill. Plus! World Cup knockout stage conspiracies, more questions about the Carolina Hurricanes, James Bond movies, and some technical questions about sports radio. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Stanley Cup officially received it's permanent Carolina Hurricanes update, but instead of celebrating the depth of the roster, the hockey world is obsessing over a family tree. On this edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive straight into the viral storm swirling around Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon. Then, they transition back to the pitch, addressing a lingering stack of mailbag letters regarding the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup exit. Even with the team knocked out, the macro takes regarding the systemic failures of American soccer development are still flying hot and heavy. Plus, the guys embrace full summer offseason protocols, working through a hilarious list of listener-submitted Mt. Rushmore prompts before checking the temperature of a deeply amused local fan base on the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are live from the brand-new downtown Wilson Ballpark for a day game! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio parse the USMNT exit, map out Panthers camp, and tour the Warbirds' new home. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - We're live to tape in Wilson 04:00 - USMNT takes coming in hot 13:00 - Possible development fixes for soccer 33:00 - Housekeeping 39:00 - Carolina Panthers Camp Preview 1:11:00 - Warbirds GM David Lawrence 1:27:00 - Gordon Miller 1:39:00 - Hey Joe The smell of hot dogs, cold beer, and mid-summer day baseball is in the air. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio pack up the studio gear and hit the highway, broadcasting live from the spectacular, brand-new downtown Wilson Ballpark as the Single-A Wilson Warbirds treat the 252 crowd to some afternoon minor league action. The guys lead off the show by handling the post-mortem on the U.S. Men's National Team exiting the World Cup. While the reactive national headlines are dripping with standard hot takes, Joe and Joe dive into some institutional issues affecting the sport in this country. Is a Round of 32 ceiling simply as good as it's ever going to get on the global stage? The guys question whether the entire American pay-to-play youth system needs a radical, grass-roots infrastructure overhaul if the country ever wants to develop elite, homegrown difference-makers. Then, the "offseason protocols" get a major jolt as NFL training camps loom just two weeks away. Because the Carolina Panthers are playing in the annual Hall of Fame game, they get a massive head start on the rest of the league. Mike Kaye, NFL Insider for the Charlotte Observer, jumps on the podcast to break down the crucial roster battles and what to actually expect from camp. Finally, we celebrate local baseball evolution as Wilson Warbirds General Manager David Lawrence joins the microphones. David shares the fascinating logistics of moving the franchise away from Zebulon's historic Five County Stadium to plant roots in a cutting-edge, highly walkable $70 million facility right in the heart of downtown Wilson. The guys talk about the massive shift in minor league infrastructure expectations and why this brand-new ballpark hits it completely out of the park for Eastern North Carolina. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos lead off with the fallout from the U.S. Men's National Team exiting the World Cup. With their primary cash cow knocked out, broadcast partner FOX has essentially resorted to begging American audiences to stay tuned into the tournament. The plea is fundamentally insulting to modern soccer consumers. Thanks to a flattened sports media ecosystem where international stars are more accessible than ever, fans don't need a corporate network to manufactured interest. But the exit exposes a glaring development question: when will America actually produce the cross-over "dudes" capable of carrying a deep tournament run? From sports broadcasting to the tech sector, Microsoft is shedding jobs and divesting independent studios. In other words, the Xbox is in shambles and likely going the way of Sega. Plus, the guys track the quiet, massive retraction of gambling and sportsbook operators from the original content vertical. Why are the digital betting giants abandoning specialized shoulder programming and returning strictly to traditional ad-spot buying? Finally, they turn to Hollywood to evaluate the creative and financial stagnation of the superhero movie business as audiences increasingly reject assembly-line blockbusters. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The USMNT is truly the center of attention at the World Cup! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the Folarin Balogun FIFA shocker and analyze the Hurricanes' quiet free agency. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - FIFA is shady? NO WAY! 06:00 - Balogun story has everything 27:00 - Housekeeping 38:00 - Oronde Ash on USMNT cycles paying off 1:17:00 - Canes offseason explained 1:29:00 - Lightning Round 1:40:00 - Hey Joe The global soccer stage is messy, bureaucratic, hyper-political, and wrapped in controversy — which means the United States Men's National Team has officially and completely arrived at the absolute big boy table of international football. The news that FIFA has officially suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red-card ban, clearing him to suit up for the USMNT's monumental knockout stage matchup against Belgium, is a story that has absolutely everything. Intense international backroom politics, wild accusations of corruption, bizarre rules interpretations, and an unprecedented level of collective VAR hatred. The guys parse the madness and explain why manipulating the system to get your star striker back is the ultimate proof that America finally knows how to play the off-field game. To discuss the actual on-field product, Senior OG Soccer Correspondent Oronde Ash steps into the studio. Oronde breaks down the tape on how the U.S. is executing under immense pressure and offers a deep tactical breakdown of exactly why this specific group is discovering unprecedented success in this World Cup cycle. Then, we transition from the pitch back to the ice, where the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes have remained remarkably quiet since the opening bell of NHL Free Agency. Joe and Joe issue a calm reality check to a restless fan base. Under general manager Eric Tulsky, the Hurricanes are doing exactly what they always do — playing it incredibly smart. With the bulk of their championship roster already locked under contract, Tulsky is actively refusing to participate in an unrestricted free-agent market that has gone completely off the charts with reckless overpays. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Comcast is officially spinning out NBCUniversal. Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down the fallout for sports rights fees and expose the harsh reality behind iHeartMedia's latest layoffs. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join The guys lead off with Comcast's massive decision to completely spin out the bulk of the NBCUniversal empire into a standalone, publicly traded entity. Joe and Demetri map out the two competing schools of thought on what happens next. The first, most obvious target is streaming giant Netflix stepping in to scoop up NBCU's elite legacy assets — instantly absorbing the film studios, global theme park footprint, and massive live sports properties like the NFL to cement their ecosystem. The second scenario features a newly independent NBCUniversal attempting an aggressive acquisition sprint of its own — a play that would require a mountain of capital they simply might not have without Comcast's cash-generating broadband backing. Then, the conversation transitions to a brutally honest post-mortem on the broadcast radio sector. Another massive wave of layoffs has torn through iHeartMedia, decimating local sports and talk programming across the country. Joe and Demetri explore why this specific round of cuts seems to have completely broken even the most hardened, optimistic radio consultants. Plus, the guys pivot to the tech world to offer some grim observations regarding the final, quiet death of physical video game media and the corporate squeeze of the all-digital console marketplace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from the Empire Eats World Cup watch party in downtown Raleigh! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio gear up for USMNT knockout drama and parse a quiet day of NHL Free Agency for the Carolina Hurricanes. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Broadcasting live from the outdoor courtyard nestled between Sitti and Gravy, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lean into international knockout drama for a special remote edition of the show, courtesy of our friends at Empire Eats. Ahead of the USMNT's massive World Cup Round of 32 knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Joe’s dad rolls through the live show to give his first-person travel log after trekking through the tournament hubs of Atlanta and Miami to witness the global spectacle firsthand. Then, the conversation pivots heavily back to the ice as the NHL Free Agency window officially opens. While teams across the league hand out astronomical contracts, the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes have remained silent on Day 1. The guys analyze why a quiet start is actually smart business: combination of tight internal contract situations, a notoriously soft unrestricted free-agent class, and management's refusal to drastically overpay for marginal roster upgrades immediately after lifting the Stanley Cup. However, "running it back" entirely isn't an option. With Frederik Andersen up in the air, the guys explore the one glaring area of concern that management must actively address through the trade market this summer — the goalie position. We wrap up the outdoor broadcast by plugging in the equipment to take your live reactions and voicemail drops on the OG Sports Phone! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The parade routes through downtown Raleigh are clear, the hangovers have subsided, and the hard sports business reality of summer has officially arrived. On this edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open up the floodgates on the OG Sports Phone. First up is the looming Carolina Hurricanes offseason. While the high of the championship remains, fans are already wrestling with Tom Dundon's ruthless, win-first roster philosophy. What happens to the blue line, and are we truly ready for the Brandon Bussi era in net? Then, the phone lines shift to the Queen City fallout. Following their conversation with Walker Mehl, the guys answer mailbag questions regarding the true emotional and strategic impact of the Charlotte Hornets trading face-of-the-franchise LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid. With the summer schedule heating up, they examine whether authentic World Cup fever has legitimately gripped the casual American fan base. We round things out with follow-up thoughts on the historic NC State vs. UNC December basketball matchup and more... OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.