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The Drive with Will Dalton

The Best of WSJS Sports The Drive with Will Dalton:Will Dalton is Triad guy that turns on the mic to break down what's happening in the North Carolina sports scene and beyond. Coverage of NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, ACC Sports and more. Mon-Fri 4-6pm live on WSJS!

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  1. 1000

    Tastes Like Motor Oil (6-25-26)

    On a Thursday drive, WD reacts to the LaMelo Ball trade, Greensboro getting UNC vs N.C. St. game, This or That Vacation edition, No Rules Top-5 for Big 4 Tournament Sponsors, and Will Palaszczuk joins to talk some USA soccer.

  2. 999

    Snake in The Grass (6-24-26)

    On a Wednesday drive, WD, breaksdown the first round of the NBA Draft, makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, Morgan gives you some facts about Wimbledon, and Brian Geisinger of 247 Sports joins to continue the reaction t othe NBA Draft.

  3. 998

    They Screwed Rod Rod (6-23-26)

    On a Tuesday drive WD reacts to UNC losing the College World Series, Giannis to the Miami Heat, Sorsby will not be allowed to be in the NFL supplemental draft, and NBA mock Draft, and Josh Graham joins the show to talk about the Canes.

  4. 997

    The Most Unbeleiveable Bread (6-22-26)

    On a Monday Drive WD breaks down Dusty May to the Mavs, UNC-Oklahoma game 3, the hurricanes parade, makes some bets during Dalton's Dollars, and tells you about the best things he saw this weekend.

  5. 996

    Canes Tattoo Guy (6-19-26)

    On a Friday drive WD talks all things USA vs Australia, plays Fact or Fiction NBA offsesaon edition, Bryson Karbly joins to talk about his Canes tattoo and UNC faces off against Oklahoma in Omaha this weekend.

  6. 995

    Cookout Sauce (6-18-26)

    On a Thursday drive WD asks the question of if hte MLB will bring a team to N.C., some world cup updates, the Knicks parade, Darin Gantt of Panthers.com joins to talk about off season for the Panthers, abd Joe Giglio joins to talk about the Canes.

  7. 994

    Reacting to UNC Clinching College World Series Birth With Daron Vaught (6-17-26)

    On a Wednesday drive WD and Daron Vaught breakdown the action in Omaha between UNC and West Virginia and take you Out of Left Field.

  8. 993

    I CANNOT SPEAK ENGLISH, BUT I AM EXCITED!!!! (6-16-26)

    On a Tuesday Drive WD breaks bown the news that Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech next year and instead will enter the NCAA Supplemental draft, talks about the NBA Draft, makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, and David Glenn of the NC Sports Network joins to talk about the Huricanes NHL Championship.

  9. 992

    CAROLINA HURRICANES WIN THE STANLEY CUP (6-15-26)

    On a Monday Drive WD celebrates the Canes winning the Stanley Cup, tells why nobody deserved the NBA title more than Jalen Brunson, reviews a tough betting weekend in Dalton's Dollars, and attaches letter grades to the sports weekend in Dalton's Diagnosis.

  10. 991

    Tricky Triangle (6-12-26)

    On a Friday drive WD talks about what he saw last night in game 5 of hte Stanley Cup Finals, makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, talks some World Cup with Will Palaszczuk, and Morgan takes you in The Fast Lane for a race at the Tricky Triangle.

  11. 990

    OGi-Wan-Kenobi (6-11-26)

    On a Thursday Drive, WD breaks down a historic 29 point Knicks comeback to go up 3-1 on the Spurs, tells why nobody has the edge in game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Morgan reveals some things you didn't know you needed to know about the World Cup, and Alex Zietlow, of the Charlotte Observer, joins to tell what an Xavier Legette breakout year could do for the Carolina Panthers.

  12. 989

    Air Bud (6-10-26)

    On a Wednesday drive WD breaks down game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, NC State opening an investigation into Will Wade’s departure to LSU, previews game 4 of the NBA Finals, and David Glenn of the NC Sports Network joins the show.

  13. 988

    Just Know I'm Always Listening (6-9-26)

    On a Tuesday drive WD previews NHL game 4, makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, gives an update on Brendan Sorsby, and B-Daht joins the program to talk NBA Finals.

  14. 987

    FOMAHA (6-8-26)

    On a Monday drive WD talks about NBA Finals game 3 is tonight, the Vegas Golden Knights are up on the Canes 2-1, makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, ranks the weekend's sports action in Dalton's Diagnosis, and Daron Vaught joins hte program to talk some college baseball.

  15. 986

    Gotham City (6-5-26)

    On a Friday Drive, WD talks the Canes Game 2 win over Vegas in the Stanley Cup Finals, reacts to the ACC-SEC challenge schedule being revealed, tells why EA clearly listened to the fans when developing College Football 27, and Mike Maniscalco, of Fan Duel Sports Network, joins the show to tell what flipped for the Canes in the third period in Game 2.

  16. 985

    Drive-Thru Wings (6-4-26)

    On a Thursday Drive WD breaks down the action from game one of the NBA Finals, The Panthers Draft, Morgan has some interesting facts in Stuff You Didnt Know, and Josh Graham stops by to talk Canes.

  17. 984

    Tiny Pieces of Chicken (5-27-26)

    On a Wednesday Drive WD breaks down the Spurs and Thunder series, teh hate and disrespect the National talking heads are giving Bryce Young, the Canes, and interview Mason Lawson, driver of hte number 82 modified at Bowman Gray in the Mad House Minute.

  18. 983

    Emotional Support Beer Skate (5-19-26)

    On a Tuesday drive WD talks about the epic battle in Oklahoma City between the Spurs and Thunder, the Canes next opponent, an NFL this or that, and David Glenn joins the show.

  19. 982

    The Real Dr. Pepper (5-13-26)

    On a Wednesday drive WD breaks down the Carolina Panthers that have the most to prove this season, makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, Morgan talks racing in The Fast Lane, and Daron Vaught talks baseball and Out of Left Field.

  20. 981

    The Pizza Guy (5-12-26)

    On a Tuesdat drive WD reacts to the talks about Donoval Mitchel falling in the playoffs, why Caleb Wilson is being overlooked, makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, talks with Morgan about if Lebron's stint with the Lakers was a success, and Mike Maniscalco joins the show to talk about the Hurricanes.

  21. 980

    Philly Is Down Bad (5-11-26)

    On a Monday drive WD talks about the NBA draft lottery results, the 'Canes sweeping the Flyers in the second round, what hte Hornets will do with pick number 14, what is next for Lebron, and the NBA Playoffs.

  22. 979

    Nature's Glitter (5-8-26)

    On a Friday drive WD talks all things Hurricanes, Panthers rookie Minicamp, James Harden and the 'Cavs, reaction to Gio Lopez talking about his experience at UNC, Will Palaszczuk joins to talk a little on Charles Lee's contract extention and Charlotte FC.

  23. 978

    Out of Left Field! (5-7-26)

    On a Thursday drive WD tsalks about how the Panthers are the most underrated teams in the NFL, the Hurricanes game 3 matchup agaisnt the Flyers, David Glenn joins to talk some hockey, and Daron Vaught talks some MLB.

  24. 977

    Spaghetti (5-6-26)

    On a Wednesday drive WD talks if the Lakers can make it out of teh second round, John Hunter Nemechek joins the show to talk about the Coke 600, WD makes some bet during Dalton's Dollars, and B-Daht joins to talk about the UNC Tar Heels and Michael Malone.

  25. 976

    Road Apples (5-5-26)

    On a Tuesday Drive WD talks about the 'Canes comeback overtime win against the Flyers in game 2, the Chiefs being underestimated this season, CFP expansoin talks are looming once again, Desmond Johnson joins the show to talk about the Tar Heels and Panthers, and WD makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars.

  26. 975

    Argue with your Grandma (5-4-26)

    On a Monday Drive WD talks about the Hurricanes and Flyers matchup, teh NBA game 7's from over the weekend, Juke Harris commits to Tennessee, talks the top-5 Star Wars movies in No Rules Top-5, and teh NBA Draft lottery projections.

  27. 974

    Screw You Cotton Candy! (5-1-26)

    On a Friday Drive WD previews the Hurricanes and Flyers series, talks abiout the Knicks blowing out the Hawks, Will Palaszczuk joins to talk about Charlotte FC, and Mike Kaye joins to breakdown how the Panthers look post-draft.

  28. 973

    Big Snorlax Fan (4-30-26)

    On a Thursday Drive WD talks all about the Duke partnership with Amazon Prine, if the LA Lakers will be able to win the series against the Rockets, Daron Vaught jons to talk about the MLB, Morgan informs you of some stuff you didn't know that you needed to know, and WD tries to make some money in Dalton's Dollars.

  29. 972

    The Train People! (4-29-26)

    On a Wednesday drive WD talks all things Panthers, UNC signing, Morgan talks Talladega in, The Fast Lane, Makes some bets in Dalton's Dollars, and talks with David Glenn on theNCAA Tournament.

  30. 971

    Crunchwrap Supreme (4-28-26)

    On a Tuesday Drive WD talks the NBA Rookie of the Year, Ty Simpson to the Rams, Steven A.'s take on NASCAR drivers being athletes, a handheld video game edition of Nerd Corner and makes some bets on Dalton's Dollars.

  31. 970

    Frozen Uncrustables (4-27-26)

    On a Monday Drive WD breaks down the Panther's draft picks, talks about the best things he saw this weekend, the worst teams in the MLB, and the winners and losers of the NFL Draft.

  32. 969

    Put Up The Banner! (4-24-26)

    On a Friday Drive WD talks all about hte Panther's first round draft pick, Henri Veesaar not returning to UNC or NCAA basketball, has some NFL Draft reactions, in No Rules Top 5 he ranks teh top 5 Michael Jackson songs, and talks with Will Palaszczuk about Charlotte FC's upcoming match against Nashville.

  33. 968

    A Tradition Like No Other (4-23-26)

    On a Thursday Drive WD Talks who the Panters will take at 19 in the NFL Draft, Talks UNC basketball with David Glenn, Morgan does a special NFL draft edition of Stuff you didn't think you needed to know, and WD gives his top 10 Mock Draft.

  34. 967

    Shoot to Thrill (4-22-26)

    On a Wednesday DRIVE, WD talks about Michael Malone making some big time splashes in the portal for UNC, Bryce Young, who won the Giants-Bengals trade, made some bets in Daltons Dollars, debuted a new segment Sound Check and talked Hornets and should they explore a return on LaMelo Ball should they trade him.

  35. 966

    Purple Shirt Guy Curse (4-17-26)

    On a Friday Drive, WD talks the Hornets game against the Orlando Magic, UNC fans need to calm down about the lack or portal movement, plays a NFL draft edition of This or That, Morgan talks Bowman Grey in The Fast Lane, and Will Palaszczuk joins the show to talk Hornets and Charlotte FC.

  36. 965

    Smelling Salts (4-16-26)

    On a Thursday Drive WD talks the Hornets next game against the Orlando Magic, LaMelo Ball, the Panthers unveiling a new indoor practice facility, Morgan tells you some interesting facts you did not knoe that you needed to know, BDaht joins the show, and so does Bowman Grey GM of Race Operations Austin Shuford.

  37. 964

    The Chicken In The Box! (4-14-26)

    On a Tuesday Drive WD gives his thoughts on the Hornets, Dylan Mingo decommiting from UNC, Dan Morgan's pre-draft presser, talks The Masters and Bowman Grey with John Dell, Gives his thouhgs on Mike Trout still being with the Angels, and introduces a new segment.

  38. 963

    Waiting For Chips and Salsa (4-13-26)

    On a Monday Drive WD shares his thoughts on The Masters, Juke Harris, the NBA Playoffs with Brian Geisinger, and The Swarm winning the NBA G League Championship.

  39. 962

    Reading Rainbow (4-10-26)

    On a Friday Drive WD talks the Hornets and Charlotte FC, makes some bets on Dalton's Dollars, recaps yesterday's Masters action with Steven Beck, Morgan debuts a new segment, "The Fast Lane" talking all things NASCAR.

  40. 961

    Merch Bag (4-9-26)

    On a Thursday Drive WD talks all things Masters standings, the NFL draft, UNC and NC State assistant coacing jobs, NBA tanking, Morgan gives you some facts in Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed To Know, and teh Swarm winning game one of the G Leauge Finals.

  41. 960

    Picture Day Haircut (4-1-26)

    On a Wednesday Drive, WD tells why it's a matter of when, not if Bryce Young will get an extension based on Dan Morgan's latest comments, reacts to Justin Gainey's introductory press conference at NC State, earlier today, breaks down Tommy Lloyd's latest comments on the UNC job, explains why we should have a little bit of empathy for Tiger Woods, celebrates the 15 year anniversary of Game of Thrones in Nerd Corner, and David Glenn, of the NC Sports Network, joins the show to tell whether or not it's concerning how Jon Scheyer continues to blow games late in the NCAA Tournament.

  42. 959

    Ice Cream Chicken (3-31-26)

    On a Tuesday Drive, WD reacts to Dave Canales' latest update on Jonathan Brooks at the NFL league meetings, tells why it's perfectly fine that UNC is taking their time with the coaching hire, Greensboro Swarm head coach, DJ Bakker, joins the show ahead of the Swarm hosting their first playoff game in franchise history, WD discusses how much differently the offense could look like in year two of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill, Morgan pulls together a list of "Things You Didn't Know You Needed To Know" including yoyos apparently being used as a weapon, and Desmond Johnson, of the Tobacco Road Sports Radio, joins the show to tell whether or not NC State got a good hire in Justin Gainey.

  43. 958

    Don't Be That Ex (3-30-26)

    On a Monday Drive, WD discusses the trend that is developing around Jon Scheyer after Duke's 19 point meltdown to UConn in the Elite 8, explains why NC State got the perfect hire in Justin Gainey, reacts to Will Wade's first comments about NC State since leaving in his LSU introductory presser, tells why Tommy Lloyd should be viewed as the favorite to be UNC's next head coach, places NBA and MLB bets in "Dalton's Dollars", and publisher for Deacons and Devils Illustrated, Connor O'Neill, joins the show to discuss how diffrently Duke's roster will look next year.

  44. 957

    In Dusty We Trusty (3-27-26)

    On a Friday Drive, WD reacts to NC State AD, Boo Corrigan's, comments on being stunned by Will Wade leaving for LSU, gives his prediction for Duke-St. John's, tells why nobody should want to see the Charlotte Hornets in the playoffs, Alex Zietlow, of the Charlotte Observer, joins the show to tell why Rasheed Walker was a steal for the Carolina Panthers, and WD takes a look at LSU's social media coverage of the return of "The General", Will Wade.

  45. 956

    Are You Trying To Kill Jack Nicklaus? (3-26-26)

    On a Thursday Drive, WD reacts to Will Wade bailing on NC State to go back to LSU after one year, discusses the first MLB game on Netflix between the Yankees and Giants, last night, plays "This or That" ahead of the start of the Sweet 16 tonight, reacts to what some of the candidates for the UNC job said and didn't say, reacts to Rory McIlroy's "Master's menu", and 6th man of the Tar Heels, BDaht, joins the show to tell what he's not laughing all that hard at NC State and why he has an issue with how UNC did Hubert Davis.

  46. 955

    Chad Up The Street (3-24-26)

    On a Tuesday Drive, WD tells why it's time for UNC to rip the bandaid off with Hubert Davis, breaks down the latest Caleb Foster update from Jon Scheyer, dives into Dan Morgan's first comments since the Carolina Panthers big splash in free agency, he and Morgan preview the Major League Baseball season, and reacts to Bill Belichick popping up and giving a rare press conference in the middle of all the Hubert Davis drama.

  47. 954

    Toothpaste Milkshake (3-23-26)

    On a Monday Drive, WD breaks down the quickly escalating situation with Hubert Davis at UNC, reacts to Luke Combs sharing with the world how Cookout works on "Hot Ones", Will Palaszczuk, of Charlotte FC, tells how his voice is feeling after calling six Charlotte goals against the New York Red Bulls, High Point University basketball player, Chase Johnston, joins the show to tell the story of why he started wearing number 99 and describes the Panthers' run in the NCAA Tournament, and David Glenn, of the NC Sports Network, joins the show to break down some of the candidates UNC should be reaching out to if they move on from Hubert Davis.

  48. 953

    That Was A Bat Launch (3-16-26)

    On a Monday Drive, WD tells why after Duke's win over Virginia to win back to back ACC titles, he's not betting against them again, talks Lane Kiffin going on stage at a Boosie concert, reacts to hearing from new Panthers edge rusher, Jaelan Phillips, for the first time and his hidden musical talent, Steven Beck, of Waking Up Prowled, discusses High Point University getting into the NCAA Tournament for second straight year, and Julian Council, of the Locked On Panthers Podcast, joins the show to tell just how ready the Panthers are to take the next step after a free agency splash.

  49. 952

    DJ Bully (3-5-26)

    On a Thursday Drive, WD tells why this is no longer a hot streak for the Charlotte Hornets, they're just an elite team, gives the latest update on Caleb Wilson ahead of UNC-Duke, reacts to the DJ Moore-Bills trade, breaks down a 3-0 night in Dalton's Dollars and makes picks for Lakers-Nuggets and more, Daron Vaught, of ESPN and D1 Baseball, joins the show to discuss the biggest threat to Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and flight problems in "Out of Left Field", and David Glenn, of the NC Sports Network, joins the show to tell what UNC-Duke would look like without Caleb Wilson.

  50. 951

    Are They From Duluth? (3-4-26)

    On a Wednesday Drive, WD tells why there's no better wild card team than UNC heading into March Madness, the Charlotte Hornets latest bench mark, breaks down what the latest trade between the Chiefs and Rams means, makes NBA predictions in Dalton's Dollars, and Conor O'Neill, of Deacons and Devils Illustrated, joins the show tell what next year could look like for Steve Forbes at Wake Forest and tells what could be different when Duke faces UNC for the second time this weekend.

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