Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Paul Ihander brings in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to talk NC State football, men’s basketball, and baseball’s final regular season weekend on a Wolfpack Wednesday. He also talks the possibility of measuring in-game impact beyond a box score, considering the performance of Victor Wembanyama in Tuesday’s San Antonio win over Minnesota in the NBA Playoffs.

Paul Ihander discusses the ACC’s support of the college football playoff expansion to 24 teams and the breaking of sports traditions.  Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes long wait for their next opponent continues as the NHL postseason trudges on thanks to a fluky Buffalo goal over Montreal.

Dennis Cox discusses how much of the NBA discussion is about what takes place off the court and how the focus needs to be on the court with the NBA Playoffs taking place. Plus, Dennis agrees with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey about the College Football Playoff when it comes to expansion. 

Dennis Cox discusses the Carolina Hurricanes signing Mark Jankowski to a 2-year contract extension, and how it impacts their Stanley Cup Playoff window. Plus, the NFL is slowing releasing the 2026 schedule dates, and why Dennis doesn't want the Carolina Panthers to play on a particular weekend. 

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss whether fans should express concern about the Carolina Hurricanes' top forward line's lack of production, or have faith that they will get going in the Eastern Conference Final. Also, they react to the Carolina Panthers' draft picks' weekend at rookie minicamp, pointing out a potential contributor on defense in Lee Hunter.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' game 4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, completing a second round sweep to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs 8-0. They also debate pundits and fans that claim Carolina has had an easy path to the conference final.

Dennis Cox discusses which Carolina Panthers rookie he's most excited about watching during rookie mini camp. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes won't get pushed around by the opponents after a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Dennis Cox discusses the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1, to take a 3-0 series lead in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Joel Bryant, managing editor of HighSchoolOT, to break down girls flag football and boys volleyball being sanctioned as North Carolina high school sports. Also, they discuss Xavier Legette's role with the Carolina Panthers in an increasingly crowded wide receiver room.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' opportunity to take a 3-0 series lead in Philadelphia against the Flyers in round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, they recap all the NBA playoff action from last night, and look ahead to a potential clash of titans in the Western Conference Final.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to get a full upate on all things NC State football, basketball and baseball on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they discuss the latest action in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and whether pundits and media personalities are starting to come around on the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, they react to some proposed changes to college football's schedule and postseason from the AFCA.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs getting underway, with the New York Knicks blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves stealing game 1 on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. Also, they react to ABS technology being adopted by the SEC in college baseball.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers in game 2 of their second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs; how did the Canes respond to their first deficit of the playoffs? Also, they welcome in 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider Adam Gold for further perspective on the win, as well as the series as a whole as it heads north to Philadelphia.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Stanley Cup Playoff action from over the weekend, including the Canadiens winning game 7 over the Lightning with only nine shots on goal and a crazy game between the Wild and Avalanche. Also, they discuss how some NBA playoff eliminations reveal the true ceilings for certain teams.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' round 2, game 2 matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers. After a dominant victory in game 1 on Saturday, can the Canes continue to lean on their experience to take a 2-0 series lead? Also, they react to Paul McNeil Jr. announcing his return to NC State basketball for a third season.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Duke basketball's partnership with Amazon Prime, which will see the streaming service exclusively broadcast three Blue Devil non-conference games next season. Also, they discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs, as well as MLB expansion buzz, as players and owners negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Game 1 of the second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers, which is now scheduled for a Saturday night in Raleighwood. They also welcome in 99.9 The Fan's Adam Gold for more analysis on the series as a whole.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Daron Vaught, host of ACC Baseball etc. and voice of college baseball on ESPN, to discuss the ACC baseball landscape as we reach the home stretch of conference play. How many ACC teams will be selected for the NCAA Tournament? Also, they react to Duke landing a commitment from highly-touted international prospect Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, as well as Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan's comments on their most recent draft class.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Philadelphia Flyers winning their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, meaning they will be the second round opponent for the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, they discuss LIV Golf reportedly losing its funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

Paul Ihander is joined by Pack Power 24/7 editor Cory Smith to talk about NC State’s efforts to fill out the men’s basketball roster and the baseball team’s last ditch push to make the post-season + you get a Game 6 NBA and you get a Game 6 NHL.

Paul Ihander goes in-depth on the NCAA’s bright idea to expand the men’s and women’s March Madness college basketball tournaments and shut down the outsiders who want a piece of the action + the trend of filling college hoops rosters with European imports, like North Carolina just did.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to Cooper Flagg narrowly beating out Kon Knueppel to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Also, they discuss a potential MLS relocation and LIV Golf's financial issues.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' playoff run thus far, highlighting the exceptional play of Logan Stankoven. They also ponder the question: would Carolina rather play Pittsburgh or Philadelphia in the second round?