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   Number 1: Panthers Preseason of Meh | Greg Barnes on UNC's New Financial Reality | Technician Sets Doeren Tone | Bomani on Pro Team Valuation Bubble | 08.17

   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.

   August 17, 2026·1h 60min
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   Number 2: NC State vs. UNC Greensboro Official | HPU Coach Flynn Clayman | State of NC High School Sports | Panthers Overreactions | 08.19

   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.

   August 19, 2026·1h 57min
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   Number 3: Rod Brind'Amour Interview | Oh No Drake Maye | Tepper Speaks on Bryce, MLB | ACC Hoops Schedule | 09.10

   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 - Intro 03:00 - Oh no Drake Maye 19:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate 22:00 - David Tepper Speaks! 31:00 - Housekeeping 35:00 - Gameday Men's Health 45:00 - UNC popped for violation 55:00 - CJ Bailey Sunny Day? 1:05:00 - Social Media Crap 1:20:00 - Rod Brind'amour Interview 2:01:00 - Hey Joe From 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.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.

   September 10, 2026·2h 7min
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   Number 4: OG Mailbag: How Much Money Left To Squeeze From Fans? | B1G Replay Fallout | Video Game Nostalgia

   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.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 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.

   September 11, 2026·51min
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   Number 5: LSU Bends Knee To SEC | NFL QB Market Effect For Bryce Young | 24-Team CFP Next? | 'No Quarter Hour' ECU vs. App State | 09.09

   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 Saw 24:00 - Dabo Ain't Handling Pressure 30:00 - Housekeeping 36:00 - 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 Syndicate 1:03:00 - Gordon Miller 1:12:00 - Carolina Hurricanes trade rumblings 1:19:00 - Would Tom Dundon Relocate an MLB Team to Raleigh? 1:28:00 - Mountaineer Minute 1:35:00 - No Quarter Hour w/ James Giglio 1:52:00 - UNC Hit With Recruiting Violation It 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.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.

   September 09, 2026·1h 57min
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