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Next Up with 99.9 The Fan
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In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation.
Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' Wild Card home game against the LA Rams, giving their keys to Carolina proving it belongs and keeping its season alive. Also, they look ahead to Saturday's games for NC State, Duke and UNC basketball, and finish reacting to the latest news regarding a potential Jesperi Kotkaniemi trade.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' third straight win, a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in which Freddie Andersen picked up his first win since November 6th. Also, they break down Miami's Fiesta Bowl victory over Ole Miss, which puts an ACC team in the national championship game.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tommy Ashley, host and editor for Inside Carolina, to break down the latest updates on UNC's football roster in the transfer portal and the basketball team coming off of a loss at SMU. Also, they discuss tonight's College Football Playoff semifinal between Ole Miss and Miami.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' mindset heading into their Wild Card playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, and whether they have anyone that possesses the valuable "clutch gene." Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes hosting an up-and-coming Anaheim Ducks team at the Lenovo Center.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to break down the latest on all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Also, they discuss the Baltimore Ravens firing coach John Harbaugh, and whether or not they can successfully replace their all-time winningest coach.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars- Seth Jarvis returned to the lineup and scored, and Canes fans got catharsis in the return of Mikko Rantanen. Also, they discuss the possible return of Robert Hunt for the Carolina Panthers in their Wild Card matchup with the Rams.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' matchup with the Dallas Stars, which includes Mikko Rantanen's return to Raleigh. How will each team handle the emotions of his return? Also, they touch on NC State vs. Boston College and Duke vs. Louisville.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, and their preparation for the team's first playoff game in eight seasons. Will Carolina come out with reckless abandon like Leroy Jenkins? Also, they provide the latest updates on the transfer portal in college football.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-1 road win over the New Jersey Devils, snapping a three-game losing skid. Also, they go over the latest updates from the first 48 hours of the transfer portal in college football.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers qualifying for their first playoff berth in eight seasons, by way of the Falcons defeating the Saints in the final week of the regular season. Can Carolina rise to the opportunity, or are they here too early? Also, they break down the full NFL playoff picture, and give their predictions on who will make it to the Super Bowl.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 24/7, to catch up on NC State football's transfer portal situation, as well as the basketball team's status as ACC play begins in earnest. Also, Trinidad Chambliss leading Ole Miss over Georgia as one of many CFP upsets earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap another game of defensive issues for the Carolina Hurricanes, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Also, they discuss the task at hand for the Carolina Panthers, as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2017 season.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, including Torry Holt and Luke Kuechly, before diving into the Carolina Panthers. After the Falcons gifted the Panthers somewhat of an insurance policy, which Carolina team will we see on Saturday? Also, Jackson Blake's first career OT winner for the Carolina Hurricanes earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. We finish 2025 by posing the question: is ACC basketball back?
To kick off the final show of 2025, Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the injured Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers. Also, they discuss the potential of a Tiger Woods comeback on his 50th birthday.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' upcoming matchup with the New York Rangers, one of the best road teams in the NHL, as part of a crucial stretch of games. Also, Derrick Henry's monster game in Green Bay earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, in which the offense was stymied and execution errors cost Carolina dearly. Also, they take a look around the ACC at the unofficial midway point of bowl season.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' upcoming matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers- which Panthers team will we see on Sunday? The one that beat the Packers and the Rams, or the one that lost to the Saints twice? Also, another ludicrous game from Luka Doncic earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night.
Programming note: due to the holidays, our next show will be on Friday, December 26.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a day full of college football action, including NC State facing Memphis in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, and Alabama heading to Oklahoma for the first round of the CFP. Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Hurricanes' back-to-back in Florida against the Panthers and Lightning.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Brian Murphy, WRAL investigative reporter, to preview the release of "Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way." The documentary will provide an in-depth look at Bill Belichick's first year in Chapel Hill. Also, Paul McNeil Jr.'s three-point barrage earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance(s) of the Night.
Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Will Wade's strong comments after NC State basketball's 107-72 win over Texas Southern. Wade says his team is a bit too casual with nothing but high-major opponents left on the schedule. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes extended their win streak to five in a row with a 4-1 win in Nashville.




