The Adam Gold Show

Erik Cole, former Carolina Hurricane, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Alexander Nikshin’s time as a Cane and the upcoming season for the team after just winning the Stanley Cup. 

Cory Smith, Pack Power, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss NC State football, their rough start, then their blowout win against Richmond, and the rest of their upcoming games this season. 

Adam Witten, Appalachian State Football Play by Play, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Appalachian State football getting their 4th consecutive win against their ECU matchup. What were some of their key moments? How will they handle going up against UNC Charlotte next weekend and then NC State?  

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss what we saw between the Carolina Panthers vs the Chicago Bears, as well as the other teams around the league and tonight’s Monday Night Football game. 

Joe Person, The Athletic, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers starting their season at home against the Chicago Bears and what he believes their potential ceiling may be. 

Trey Wingo, The Wingo Network, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the first two NFL regular season games and the upcoming NFL games this weekend in the first week of the NFL season. Which teams are still difficult for Trey to get behind for the upcoming season, despite adjustments to roster and/or staffing?  

Julian Council, Locked on Panthers Podcast, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers first regular season game against the Chicago Bears and predictions of the upcoming season. What has Julian seen throughout training camps and the preseason games?  

Dan Wiederer, The Athletic in Chicago, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers first regular season game against the Chicago Bears and his perspective from watching the Bears and what they’ll bring to the table on Sunday. Plus, producer Victoria Vodenichar and Dan get to teach Adam some of what goes into being a Chicago Cubs fan. 

Evan Cohen, Unsportsmanlike/ESPN, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Western Michigan vs Michigan upset, NFL players we might be underrating, and NFL topics and predictions from around the league. 

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss college football going to a 24-playoff system, NCAA lawsuits, the Western Michigan vs Michigan game upset, and more.  

Elliott Avent, Former NC State Head Baseball Coach, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss MLB X, the potential for an MLB team coming to Raleigh, and more. What are the chances of the NY Yankees winning the World Series this season? 

Al Hood, Tar Heel Blog/Canes Country Contributor, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Michael Lombardi resigning, Steve Belichick on medical leave, how Bill Belichick is handling all of this and Carolina Hurricanes talk as we gear up to start NHL preseason this month.

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss NFL predictions as we approach the regular season kicking off tomorrow between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. 

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar goes over the latest news regarding Lane Kiffin, the LSU Tigers lawsuit, and the outcome of the lawsuit and what that means for college football. There’s more talk around LSU and it’s not just about their upcoming game against Clemson.  

Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Michael Lombardi resigns as UNC’s football GM. What does this mean for Lombardi’s contract? Is there a lack of institutional control in college football?  

Bridget Condon, Front Office Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the 2026-27 NFL regular season kicking off on September 9th and updates/predictions around the league. 

Kyle Bonn, The Sporting News, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss USMNT updates and a look around the MLS. What should we make of Arsenal appearing lighter in roster than anticipated?

Will Palaszczuk, Charlotte FC PXP/WFNZ, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers preseason, the roster moves they’ve made going into the regular season, and what are realistic expectations for the 2026-27 season.  

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss moves that are being made around the NFL, which teams are looking to make a glow up, and which teams a likely to struggle the most. What are the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of making it into the playoffs this season? 

Cory Lavalette, North State Journal, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and what they’re doing, and not doing, during the offseason. What are the chances of the Canes bringing Conor Hellebuyck to Carolina? 

Mike Glennon, former NC State QB/NFL QB, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss NC State’s opening season loss to Virginia. Where’s the biggest gap that needs to be fixed with this team first?  

Justin Williams, former Carolina Hurricane, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Stanley Cup Champions: Carolina Hurricanes going into the 2026-27 season. 

Wes Durham, ESPN and ACC Network, joins the Adam Gold Show to preview the season-opening matchup between NC State and Virginia, as well as the ACC football season as a whole.  

Wes Durham, ESPN and ACC Network, joins the Adam Gold Show to preview the season-opening matchup between NC State and Virginia, as well as the ACC football season as a whole.

Joe Person, The Athletic, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers last preseason game against the Houston Texans and what last minute adjustments Dave Canales and company might make before the regular season starts against the Chicago Bears. Who might be WR #4 and #5 for the Panthers? 

Brad Fritsch, Red Rooster/PGA Tour Legend, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the latest PGA Tour and LIV Golf guys coming back to the PGA. What are his thoughts on a split tour? What should the PGA Tour do with the returning LIV Golf guys?   

Manny Diaz, Duke University Head Football Coach, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss Duke football, their upcoming season, more information about the players; as well as the recent news of college players who have been to NFL training camp coming back to college.

Rick French, Board of Directors Member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss  Dolly Parton passing away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 and the legacy she left behind. They also discuss her going into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame back in 2022 and why she was hesitant to accept it.

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers appearances in the preseason thus far and what roster moves they may make to keep certain guys that are likely to be beneficial. Can the Carolina Panthers waive Darren Waller to put him on the practice squad? 

Roddy Jones, ESPN Analyst/SiriusXM, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the NCAA and allowing a 5th year for certain football players who attended NFL camps. Will the SEC declare players ineligible who attended NFL training camp?

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar discuss the Carolina Panthers going into their third preseason game tonight against the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar discuss college sports and the new world of never-ending lawsuits. 

Nikkie Bouyer-Randle, Mother of the top football recruit: AJ Randle, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss her son going through the recruiting process and navigating NIL. 

Jack Collins, Sirius XM 157, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Premier League.  

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports college football analyst, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the preseason AP Top 25 rankings, national championship contenders, and the big matchups to look forward to early in the season.

Jason Sobel, SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio host, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the latest developments in the potential downfall of LIV Golf, as well as the upcoming BMW Championship in the PGA Tour playoffs.

Bryn Renner, UNC Analyst/Host of Air It Out, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss UNC football, the adjustments being made off the field, and what the ceiling might be for wins this season. Is Bill Belichick any better at the relationships with his football players? 

Jim Szoke, Carolina Panther Broadcaster/ECU PxP, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers and what we’ve seen after two preseason games. Where does this team still have huge gaps to fill, and which players may not make the roster? Will Haynes King be on the Carolina Panthers roster this season? What can ECU fans expect this season for ECU football and a completely new team? 

Vashti Hurt, Carolina Blitz, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers and if they’re any closer to deciding what their 53-man roster will look like. Did the Carolina Panthers just not care about the preseason game vs the Bills? 

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills preseason game; as well as other teams around the league and predictions on what their success level might be for the upcoming season. Can Jaxson Dart stay healthy for the NY Giants? Is Cleveland going to start Deshaun Watson? Should we make any assumptions from the Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills preseason game?  

Matt Brown, Extra Points, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the “Protect College Sports Act” and how Capitol Hill could not get this passed. Will this ever be voted on? 

Cory Smith, Pack Power, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss NC State football and whether this team is going to be THE team they’ve been trying to be with Dave Doeren. 

Damon Hack, Golf Channel, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the President’s Cup, Jon Rahm potentially leaving LIV golf, and more. 

Darin Gantt, Panthers.com, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers getting former Miami Dolphin TE, Darren Waller, and what went in to getting him; as well as the potential impact he may likely have on the season. Was Luke Kuechly the best linebacker in Panthers history? 

Konata Edwards, basketball guru, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Charlotte Hornets and where you can watch them now, Russell Westbrook retiring after 18 seasons in the NBA, and more.  

Will Brinson, CBS Sports, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the Carolina Panthers heading into the preseason after their Hall of Fame game win against the Arizona Cardinals. 

Bill Bender, The Sporting News, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss his recent article going over the best football games over the last 4 decades. 

Tim Albin, Charlotte 49ers Head Football Coach, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss their upcoming football season. 

Rob Dauster, Field of 68, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss college basketball and the schools participating in this opening day marathon. 

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar discuss the Carolina Panthers and what they may do with their roster from now until the start of the regular season. Which guys need to show they’re ready to join this team and be a positive contribution?