The guys are back from Las Vegas with a definitive verdict: it's time for Rod Brind'Amour to ride the bus with Brandon Bussi. Plus, UNC baseball makes the CWS and a massive MLB to Raleigh update...

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Fresh off the flight back from Las Vegas, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio have had plenty of time to think about it, and they are officially ready to ride the bus with Brandon Bussi. The conversation surrounding Freddie Andersen is reaching a boiling point. While you can parse his performance in many ways, the bottom line is clear: allowing 12 goals on 65 shots so far in the Stanley Cup Final means something has to give. Rod Brind'Amour played the situation perfectly in Game 3, letting Andersen finish the second period before turning the keys over to Bussi. Given Bussi's ice-cold composure, including that penalty shot stop on Mitch Marner, he has earned the nod for Game 4. It is an incredibly high-stakes risk, but history shows that a goaltending shakeup can completely alter the direction of a Hurricanes playoff run.

Plus, explaining the bizarre "wrestler curse" that currently has Caniacs sweating bullets. Then, we pivot to a massive day in local sports business and diamonds. The Tar Heels are officially heading back to the College World Series in Omaha! Meanwhile, the dream of Major League Baseball in the Triangle just got a major shot of adrenaline as a massive new investor has officially entered the MLB to Raleigh expansion sweepstakes. We wrap things up with a Vegas debrief and emptying out the voicemail box on the OG Sports Phone to hear exactly how the Triangle fan base is feeling ahead of a pivotal Game 4.

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A truly historic, heroic effort ends in double overtime heartbreak. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a wild 5-4 Game 3 loss as Vegas takes a 2-1 series lead.

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An absolute, heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster on the strip. Broadcasting live immediately following the double overtime final horn of Game 3, OG After Dark handles the chaotic fallout of a record-breaking night, as the Carolina Hurricanes' historic third-period rally falls just short in a devastating 5-4 2OT loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in a 2-1 series deficit.

Trailing 4-0 after a brutal second period that saw Mitch Marner score a natural hat trick, Rod Brind'Amour inserted Brandon Bussi into the crease to start the third. Bussi instantly altered the game by stopping a Marner penalty shot, setting the stage for an absolute miracle. The Canes blitzed Vegas for 3 goals in 39 seconds—officially the fastest three goals scored by one team in a Stanley Cup Final—via Jordan Martinook, Taylor Hall, and Jordan Staal. Carolina eventually tied it 4-4 to force overtime.

Ultimately, puck luck proved to be a cruel thing in the second extra frame. Jordan Martinook couldn't quite get his stick down on a defensive play, allowing a Shea Theodore shot to take an unfortunate bounce off Bussi's leg pad and into the back of the net to end an all-time classic.

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Seth Jarvis scores the overtime winner to tie the Stanley Cup Final 1-1 against Vegas! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a legendary Game 2 comeback victory over the Golden Knights

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The Cardiac Canes have pulled off the ultimate season-saving escape! Broadcasting live from Lenovo Center immediately following the epic overtime final horn of Game 2, OG After Dark tries to process an absolutely legendary 4-3 rollercoaster victory. The Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in OT, avoiding a devastating 0-2 deficit and evening up the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1 before the series shifts to the desert.

Down 2-0 in the third period, the Canes sparked a furious rally as Logan Stankoven and Mark Jankowski scored just roughly two minutes apart to tie it. Then, a failed Vegas replay challenge handed Carolina a power play, allowing captain Jordan Staal to tip home a Shayne Gostisbehere blast for a dramatic 3-2 lead. True to form, Vegas didn't go quietly, crashing the net for a late Mark Stone equalizer to force a 3-3 tie heading into overtime. But in the extra frame, it was Seth Jarvis who cemented his place in franchise lore, burying the clutch game-winner to send Raleigh into absolute hysteria.

Ryan Didoshak from YouTube’s HotGarbageSports joins the desk live to map out the X's and O's of how the Hurricanes finally broke through the Knights' heavy structural forecheck. Plus, Canes TV play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco. We wrap it up by blowing out the phone lines on the OG Sports Phone.

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We are live from Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh ahead of a massive Game 2! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the Stanley Cup Final with Sara Civian and Tim Healy.

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are taking over downtown Raleigh! The guys are broadcasting live from Marbles Kids Museum — brought to you by our friends at The Butcher's Market — as the city transforms Moore Square into the ultimate Stanley Cup Final watch party headquarters.

The guys kick off the show exploring the deep local roots of the franchise, highlighting the unique relationship between Marbles and the Carolina Hurricanes that has helped foster a generation of hockey fans in the Triangle. Then, the brilliant Sara Civian slides behind the microphone to preview a pivotal Game 2 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. To discuss just how far the sport has come regionally, former NC State IcePack head coach Tim Healy joins the desk. Tim shares incredible insights on the booming state of college club and youth hockey in North Carolina, the sudden demand for sheets of ice, and how a championship run alters the local athletic landscape forever.

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A heartbreaker at Lenovo Center. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a wild, 9-goal rollercoaster as Vegas nabs a 5-4 Game 1 win over the Hurricanes.

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A stunning, frustrating start to the ultimate round. Broadcasting live from Lenovo Center immediately following the final horn of Game 1, OG After Dark breaks down a 5-4 rollercoaster loss for the Carolina Hurricanes, who drop the opener to the Vegas Golden Knights and cede home-ice advantage.

This game was a certified epic filled with wild swings. The Canes jumped out to a dream 2-0 lead off two Nikolaj Ehlers strikes, watched it vanish in the second, and leaned on captain Jordan Staal to stop the bleeding. After Brett Howden put Vegas up early in the third, Shayne Gostisbehere brought the roof down by burying a loose puck off a face-off to tie it 4-4 with 8:41 left.

Ultimately, the game was decided on the dots. With just 3:24 left in regulation, Tomas Hertl won a critical face-off, found space, and took a feed from Colton Sissons to bang the game-winner past Freddie Andersen.

We open up the lines on the OG Sports Phone to handle the high-anxiety postgame fallout and frantic reactions from Canes fans.

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The gang from 96 Rock is BACK. Demetri Ravanos gathers Salt, Foster, and Crash to share the wild, untold stories of the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup run.

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Twenty years ago, the Carolina Hurricanes shocked the hockey world by bringing the Stanley Cup to Raleigh. Right in the dead center of that historic, chaotic run was 96 Rock and the legendary morning show "Salt & Demetri The Greek."

In this special one-off presentation on OG Triangle Media, Demetri Ravanos steps back into the host seat and gathers his old colleagues — Salt, Foster, and Crash — for an epic reunion to tell the stories you've heard on the air, and a whole lot of legendary ones you haven't until now. From rebranding the entire station as "96.1 The Cup," to driving a complete jalopy of a car all the way up to Buffalo just to antagonize Sabres fans during the Eastern Conference Finals, the guys look back at a time when a bunch of rock radio hosts who had absolutely no business talking hockey suddenly became the exact lens through which thousands of Triangle fans experienced a championship.

They wrap up the reunion by pulling back the curtain on how they somehow managed to end up directly on the ice celebrating with the team the night Lord Stanley officially arrived in North Carolina. Whether you listened every morning two decades ago or you're just learning about the wild history of Raleigh radio, this is a must-watch trip down memory lane.

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The Stanley Cup Final is here, but the ticket prices are a total nightmare. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the matchup with John Forslund, welcome Bomani Jones to the show, and take a look at UNC and ECU baseball heading in different directions.

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The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Triangle is officially at the center of the hockey universe. But before the puck even drops, fans are feeling the burn at the box office. Ovies & Giglio field your calls on the OG Sports Phone regarding massive ticket price sticker shock and do their best to explain why this is a completely different beast than 20 years ago — driven by a massive local population explosion, a mature hockey culture, and the post-pandemic obsession with premium "experience" spending.

To discuss how much the local landscape has shifted over the last two decades, legendary broadcaster John Forslund joins the show. John breaks down the evolution of the Raleigh sports market before giving his definitive breakdown of Canes vs. Vegas. Then, the brilliant Bomani Jones pulls up to look back at his iconic 2006 ESPN Page 2 column, "In Search of Canes Fans," and how the national perception of North Carolina hockey has flipped. Bomani also dives into the NBA Finals, how social media algorithms trap fans in a loop of constant nostalgia, making it impossible for older generations to actually appreciate the elite level of play on the court today. Finally, we shift to the diamond for the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The North Carolina Tar Heels look like a certified wagon on their march to the Super Regionals, while across town, Elliott Avent’s legendary career at NC State comes to an end in an oddly fitting, emotional fashion.

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The 20-year wait is officially OVER! Live from Lenovo Center immediately following the handshake line, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio celebrate the Hurricanes winning the Eastern Conference Finals.

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The wait is officially over. The Carolina Hurricanes collected their 3rd Prince of Wales Trophy, but everyone knows that's not the ultimate goal. The Canes have 4 more wins to go. Broadcasting live immediately following the final horn of Game 5, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a historic night for North Carolina sports. Now Rod Brind'Amour is looking to do what he did as captain twenty years ago—this time from behind the bench. The celebration is just beginning, but the ultimate prize looms. The guys offer a quick, definitive look ahead to a massive Stanley Cup Final matchup against Las Vegas.

The OG Sports Phone lines are completely melting down with pure, unadulterated late-night euphoria. Grab a beverage, join the chat, and let’s celebrate a trip to the Stanley Cup Final!

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The OG Mailbag is wide open to answer your biggest questions. What happens if the SEC officially leaves the NCAA, and why is the new ACC basketball schedule a complete mess?

Plus, the Stanley Cup playoff run has brought out some truly atrocious national commentary. The guys filter through the noise to highlight why the national media's Carolina Hurricanes takes are so consistently terrible, and what they continue to get wrong about this roster's identity. Then, we double down on the ongoing regional warfare. Following up on the Major League Baseball expansion discourse, the guys dive deeper into Raleigh vs. Charlotte, mapping out the corporate backing, local fan culture, and why the Triangle refuses to back down. We wrap things up by hitting your listener-submitted questions on life, sports, and everything in between.

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are live from The Veil Brewing Co. in Richmond with a trunk full of OG Lime and OG Lite! Plus, Ovies goes off on Charlotte media's outdated MLB expansion takes.

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The road trip is officially on! The guys packed up a trunk full of OG Lime and OG Lite, drove up the Interstate, and settled in for a live show at The Veil Brewing Co. in Richmond, Virginia to hang out with our VA listeners.

The guys open up the show by looking back at the Eastern Conference Finals and serving up a delicious dish of "Old Takes Exposed." With the Canes sitting on a 3-1 series lead, it's time to laugh at the national media narratives that wrote off Carolina's defense. Plus, the guys dive into Canadian hockey culture to explain why fans in Toronto and Montreal actually actively hurt their own franchises with overwhelming pressure.

Then, things get heated. Ovies unloads on Charlotte's WFNZ radio over their recent, deeply flawed discussion surrounding Major League Baseball expansion. The Charlotte media is relying on ancient, outdated economic data regarding the Triangle market, but the real issue is their completely antiquated thinking that professional sports teams are only allowed to exist in Charlotte. The guys break down why a Raleigh-Durham MLB bid is a massive threat to the Queen City.

Finally, we empty out the queue of leftover OG Sports Phone calls from the Game 4 overtime aftermath as Canes fans brace themselves for a massive, potential series-clinching Game 5 back at Lenovo Center.

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