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Pack Is Life

by WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

Weekly program from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 focusing on NC State athletics.

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  1. Pack Is Life 63: 2/8/20-2/13/20

    Benjamin and Michael get you caught up with, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, and more in this segment of Pack is Life. They also discuss the XFL, how the new league can prosper as an alternative but not as a competitor to the NFL. Pack Is Life is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM…

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  2. Pack Is Life 62: 1/27/20-1/30/20

    Benjamin and Michael focus on wrestling, track & field, gymnastics, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, and more in this segment of Pack is Life. They also hit big topics such as Kobe Bryant and make predictions of Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

  3. Pack Is Life 61: 1/20/20-1/23/20

    Benjamin Denton and new co-host Michael Hopkins get you caught up on the latest regarding N.C. State Sports and more with their return of Pack is Life. Track and field, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming & diving, and basketball are in order on this episode’s docket.

  4. Pack Is Life 58: 10/17/19-10/24/19

    " John and Benjamin get you caught up on golf, rifle, men's and women's soccer, softball, volleyball, and the opening week in the NBA"

  5. Pack Is Life 57: 10/7/19-10/16/19

    "John and Benjamin get you up to date on the latest and greatest with cross country, soccer, softball, basketball, the panthers and the start of the NBA season".

  6. Pack Is Life 56: 09/23/19-10/1/19

    "John and Benjamin recap the start of Golf, Tennis, Cross Country as well as the latest with Volleyball and Soccer. Who should play QB for State after a close win over Ball State? Kyle Allen filled in very well in a panthers win, what is our season looking like? And another week of some…

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  7. Pack Is Life 55: 09/16/19-09/22/19

    "John and Benjamin get you caught up on the latest with Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball and the start of Cross Country's season. After a tough loss on the road at WVU, what lies ahead for Pack Football? Another week and another panthers loss plus another week of overreactions"

  8. Pack Is Life 54: 09/06/19-09/12/19

    "John and Benjamin debut a brand new segment as well as get you caught up on Men's and Women's soccer and Volleyball, and preview the Panthers and Buccaneers on Thursday night football."

  9. Pack Is Life 53: 8/30/19-09/5/19

    "John and Benjamin get you caught up on Men's and Women's soccer, Swimming and Diving having players named to the USA national team, and an undefeated start to the season for Volleyball. Football is back and pick season is starting up, who will win this year?"

  10. Pack Is Life 52: 08/24/19-08/29/19

    John and Benjamin are back with another year of PackisLife and on the first show of the semester they get you caught up on the start of soccer, volleyball, tennis and swimming and diving. They preview the start football season as well discuss early retirement trends in the NFL

  11. Pack is Life 51: 04/12/19 - 04/19/19

    John and Benjamin get off to a rough start with the severe weather in the area, but still get you up to date on the latest and the greatest with baseball, softball, golf, tennis and the NHL & NBA playoffs AND more!

  12. Pack is Life 50: 03/29/19 - 04/12/19

    Pack is Life’s fiftieth episode! John is out this week but Benjamin and guest co-host Cody Hoyle get you caught up on Men’s and Women’s golf, baseball, cross country and Kiara Leslie being drafted into the WNBA. Tune in for all of that and some controversy on grilled cheese sandwiches.

  13. Pack is Life 49: 03/22/19 - 03/29/19

    John and Benjamin recap the NCAA championship performances for Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving and Wrestling, as well as what the #1 Baseball team is up to. March Madness is in full swing, as they preview the women’s matchup in the sweet 16, and more!

  14. Pack is Life 48: 02/08/19 - 03/22/19

    After a short Hiatus, John and Benjamin are back and getting you caught up with all the latest and greatest with Baseball, Swimming and Diving, Wrestling and March Madness!

  15. Pack is Life 47: 02/01/19 -2/08/19

    John and Benjamin recap rifle, men's and women's tennis, swimming and diving, softball and whether the men's basketball team is a tournament team or not and more.

  16. Pack is Life 46: 01/25/19 - 02/01/19

    John is back this week as the boys get you updated on men's soccer, men's and women's tennis, swimming and diving, and the women's basketball remaining undefeated. Super Bowl preview as well.

  17. Pack is Life 45: 01/11/19 - 01/25/19

    John is out this week but Cody Hoyle steps in as he and Benjamin get you caught up in Swimming & Diving shellacking of UNC, Rifle and Gymnastics. Cody provides insight in his area of expertise in MMA and the WWE as well as how the government shutdown may have stopped the expansion of an up and...

  18. Pack is Life 43: 12/07/18 - 01/11/19

    Pack is Life Sports Show is back! John and Benjamin get you caught up on Gymnastics, Wrestling, Tennis, and some fantastic basketball on both the Men’s and Women’s teams!

  19. Pack is Life 42 11/30/18 - 12/07/18

    John and Benjamin get you caught up with the latest and greatest in Swimming and Diving, Wrestling, Cross Country, and bonus content about their music tastes for the year!

  20. Pack is Life 41: 11/16/18 - 11/30/18

    John and Benjamin recap historic soccer seasons from both men’s and women’s teams as well as the latest and greatest in wrestling, swimming and diving, and the regular season finish for volleyball. Also, look forward to a special guest appearance from Jordan Hancock!

  21. Pack is Life 40: 11/09/18 - 11/16/18

    John and Benjamin recap the Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams’ postseason wins, and give you the latest on Cross Country, Rifle, Football and Basketball.

  22. Pack is Life 39: 11/02/18 - 11/09/18

    John and Benjamin preview the postseason for both men’s and women’s soccer, as well as recap the start of basketball season and more. Watch out for some game of thrones spoilers from John, though!

  23. Pack is Life 38: 10/26/18 - 11/02/18

    John is back this week and he Benjamin recap the ACC championship for Women’s cross country and an ACC tournament win for the Men’s soccer team! They catch you up on Rifle and Volleyball, as well as a preview for this upcoming basketball season!

  24. Pack is Life 37: 10/19/18 - 10/26/18

    John is out this week so Benjamin gets you caught up on the latest in Swimming and Diving, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball and more!

  25. Pack is Life 36: 10/12/18 - 10/19/18

    John and Benjamin recap our HUGE win over #1 UNC in men's soccer, as well as give y'all the latest on Rifle, Women's soccer, Volleyball, and more! John is still ahead in the NFL picks, and has predictions for the NBA season coming up!

  26. Pack is Life 35: 09/28/18 - 10/12/18

    Show Correspondent Carson interviews Volleyball defensive specialist Grace Irvin and John and Benjamin get you caught up on the start of Rifle season, Volleyball, Men’s golf, and Men’s and Women’s Soccer, including a preview of the Men’s showdown with #1 in the nation, UNC.

  27. Pack is Life 34: 09/21/18 - 09/28/18

    John and Benjamin get you caught up on Men’s and Women’s soccer, Men’s golf starting up, the Wolfpack games, and more!

  28. Pack is Life 33: 09/07/18 - 09/21/18

    John is back! He and Benjamin get you caught up on the start of the golf season as well as the latest in both soccer programs and volleyball! The browns won a game on Thursday night, is Baker Mayfield the real deal? The boys discuss

  29. Pack is Life 32: 08/31/18 - 09/07/18

    John was out this week, but Carson stepped in! Benjamin and Carson get you caught up on the men’s and women’s soccer undefeated seasons! Carson provides analysis for volleyball and footballs win over James Madison as well as the NFL starting back up!

  30. Pack is Life 31: 08/24/18 - 08/31/18

    John and Benjamin preview the start of Cross Country and recap the HUGE week of Wolfpack Soccer! All of that is followed by a preview of NC States match-up with JMU and a look ahead at the Panthers schedule!

  31. Pack is Life 30: 08/17/18 - 08/24/18

    Pack is Life is BACK! Benjamin and John return to WKNC with a new show day but the same great time! With the semester getting underway, the boys discuss men’s and women’s soccer, the 2018 Wolfpack Hall of Fame inductions, and predictions for football season!

  32. Pack is Life 29: 04/18/18 - 04/25/18

    Last week of classes! John and Benjamin get you caught up on the latest in baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and track & field! NC State will have a record number of players drafted in the upcoming NFL draft, and what is going to happen for the rest of the NBA playoffs?

  33. Pack is Life 28: 04/11/18 - 04/18/18

    Pack baseball is #2 in the country!!! John and Benjamin get you caught up on that, Tennis, Golf, and Track & Field! John also gives you the low down on the NBA playoffs as well as a little family history.

  34. Pack is Life 27: 04/04/18 - 04/11/18

    John and Benjamin chat with a member of NC State's Cheerleading team to get an idea of what it means to cheer for the school, as well as what it takes to be a national champion, and give a recap of what went down with Track & Field, Tennis, and Gymnastics.

  35. Pack is Life 26: 03/28/18 - 04/04/18

    Track & Field outdoor season started up! John and Benjamin get you caught up in the latest with baseball, softball, and tennis, as well as give you a preview of the NBA playoffs and more!

  36. Pack is Life 25: 03/21/18 - 03/28/18

    WHAT!? MORE NATIONAL CHAMPS!? This week John and Benjamin tell you everything you need to know about this monumental weekend for Men's Swimming & Diving at the national championship, as well as the latest and greatest in baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and a conference championship for Gymnastics!

  37. Pack is Life 24: 02/28/18 - 03/21/18

    Did someone say NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!? John and Benjamin talk about a historic week for Pack Wrestling! Our baseball team is pretty good too! How did Women's Swimming & Diving do at the national championship? Get caught up on all of this as well as Gymnastics, Basketball, Men's Tennis, and March...

  38. Pack is Life 23: 02/14/18 - 02/28/18

    John and Benjamin discuss the start of Baseball season and Brett Kinneman! Know that name. They also do a win by win recap of the ACC championship in Swimming and Diving and Track & Field, as well as a continued undefeated season for Men's Tennis, a huge win for Wrestling, and another strong...

  39. Pack is Life 22: 02/07/18 - 02/14/18

    John and Benjamin recap Men's Tennis sizzling start to the season, a strong showing for Gymnastics, Softball, and more wins over UNC in Wrestling and Women's Basketball. What NC connections are there at the Olympics? Predictions for NBA All star weekend and laundry detergent? Take a listen!

  40. Pack is Life 21: 01/31/18 - 02/07/18

    John and Benjamin recap the latest and greatest in Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, W's by Rifle, Gymnastics, Wrestling and tough outing for Women's Tennis. Huge top 10 win for the Lady Pack in Reynolds and Joel Berry says NCSU-UNC is not a rivalry?! Which super bowl ads were the best and…

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  41. Pack is Life 20: 01/24/18 - 01/31/18

    Happy Birthday to Benjamin! He and John recap NC State's win over UNC in Swimming & Diving AND Gymnastics, as well as podium finishes in Track & Field, All academic honors for Cross Country, and yet another victory for the Wrestling team! Oh yeah, and the Pack beat UNC in Men's Basketball, is NC...

  42. Pack is Life 19: 01/17/18 - 01/24/18

    The dynamic duo is back running at 100%! Benjamin and John recap what went down in the latest Swimming & Diving meets, as well as strong showings from Rifle, Track & Field, Men's Tennis, and some honors for the Men's Soccer team! Women's Basketball bounces back and we hear about a 2-1 two weeks…

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  43. Pack is Life 18: 01/03/18 - 01/10/18

    The Flu took out John this week, but Benjamin gets you caught up on everything you missed over winter break in Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Gymnastics, and Wrestling, as well as recapping some rough starts in the ACC for both the Men's and Women's Basketball.

  44. Pack is Life 17: 12/06/17-12/13/17

    John and Benjamin wrap up fall sports with their last show of the semester!

  45. Pack is Life 16: 11/29/17-12/06/17

    John and Benjamin deliver the latest in Wolfpack and North Carolina sports despite being in the throws of dreaded finals week!

  46. Pack is Life 15: 11/15/17-11/29/17

    John and Benjamin catch you up on all things NC State Soccer, Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, and more.

  47. Pack is Life 14: 11/08/17-11/15/17

    John and Benjamin review the latest and greatest in Wolfpack sports and professional basketball before Thanksgiving Break!

  48. Pack is Life 13: 11/01/17-11/08/17

    John and Benjamin discuss basketball season, wrestling, and much more!

  49. Pack is Life 12: 10/25/17-11/01/17

    Jon and Benjamin discuss the World Series, men's and women's basketball, and all the latest in sports from the past week!

  50. Pack is Life 11: 10/18/17-10/25/17

    John and Benjamin review the week in sports news (including Lonzo Ball's rap career!)

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Weekly program from WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 focusing on NC State athletics.

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