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<p><span class="ui-provider azq azr azs azt azu azv azw azx azy azz baa bab bac bae baf bag bah bai baj bak bal bam ban bao bap baq bar bas bat bau bav baw bax bay baz" dir="ltr">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.</span></p> <p><span class="ui-provider azq azr azs azt azu azv azw azx azy azz baa bab bac bae baf bag bah bai baj bak bal bam ban bao bap baq bar bas bat bau bav baw bax bay baz" dir="ltr">Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. </span></p>

Coaching Carolina: The Belichick Way premieres tonight; Paul McNeil Jr. goes nuclear

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. 

12-18
16:57

Will Wade is not running a daycare; Carolina Hurricanes extend win streak to five straight

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. 

12-18
28:38

Memphis awaits NC State in the Gasparilla Bowl; TCU women's basketball matches history

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to break down all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including an upcoming bowl game, the annual Heritage basketball game in Reynolds, and falling just short of a national title in soccer. Also, TCU's teammates with triple-doubles earn the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance(s) of the Night. 

12-17
18:26

Carolina Hurricanes embark on three-game roadie; Duke and UNC pull away against scrappy opponents

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes opening up a three-game road trip against the Nashville Predators, which includes a discussion about Nikolaj Ehlers, as well as the current goaltending situation. Also, they recap a couple of home wins for Duke and UNC basketball.

12-17
26:34

Coaching carousel and transfer portal hit ECU football; Nikola Jokic wishes everyone a Merry Jokmas

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Phillip Pilkington, ECU radio host, to discuss all the departures from Pirate football as the transfer portal and coaching carousel take full effect. Also, Nikola Jokic's Jokmas triple-double earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

12-16
16:54

Is this Carolina Panthers season already a success? Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are Batman and Superman

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' season, sitting at 7-7 with three games to go on the schedule. Depending on your perspective, is this season already a success for Carolina? Also, they compare the rookie seasons of former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, who could make an exciting NBA rivalry for years to come.

12-16
27:17

The Carolina Panthers are in sole possession of first place in the NFC South

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers moving into sole possession of first place in the NFC South after Atlanta's win over Tampa Bay on Thursday Night Football. Can the Panthers take advantage of the opportunity and defeat the Saints on Sunday? Also, Brandon Bussi's historic start to his NHL career earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

12-12
11:44

Brandon Bussi makes history in Carolina Hurricanes' win; UNC football fires Freddie Kitchens

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 shootout win over the Washington Capitals, in which Brandon Bussi became the first goaltender in NHL history to win 10 of his first 11 starts. Is he the #1 goalie the Canes have long been searching for? Also, they discuss everything going on in the college football world, including UNC football firing Freddie Kitchens, Michigan's coaching search, and CJ Bailey's future at NC State.

12-12
31:19

Thursday Night Football has big implications for the Carolina Panthers

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the NFC South with four weeks to go in the regular season, with the result of tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Falcons and Buccaneers having huge implications for Carolina. Also, Audi Crooks' dominance earns her the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

12-11
16:03

Crucial road stretch looms for the Carolina Hurricanes; NC State basketball ratchets up the defense

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' road matchup with the division-leading Washington Capitals, which is the first game in an important stretch away from home for the Carolina Hurricanes. Also, they react to NC State basketball's 85-45 win over Liberty, with a massive game against Kansas lurking on the schedule.

12-11
29:32

Catching up with NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday; BYU mounts a huge comeback over Clemson

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Pride, to catch up on all things NC State athletics on a Wolfpack Wednesday. Football is heading to the Gasparilla Bowl, basketball hosts Liberty tonight, and NC State soccer is in the final four of the College Cup. Also, Robert Wright III's game-winner for BYU earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

12-10
18:51

Brandon Bussi could be the #1 goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes; Philip Rivers returns to the Colts

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to close a seven-game homestand. With nine wins in his first ten starts, is Brandon Bussi proving to be a potential #1 goaltender for Carolina? Also, they discuss the Indianapolis Colts bringing in Philip Rivers out of retirement, and whether he could succeed if he starts at quarterback at age 44.

12-10
24:38

Big divisional stretch upcoming for the Carolina Hurricanes; Sulley and the Chargers beat Mike Wazowski and the Eagles

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview a crucial stretch of divisional matchups for the Carolina Hurricanes, starting with tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Also, James P. Sullivan's game-sealing interception for the Chargers earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

12-09
11:52

Nobody feels sorry for Notre Dame; Carolina Panthers no longer just happy to be here

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss Notre Dame's decision to forgo a bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff, ahead of an upcoming press conference from Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua. Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Panthers' week 15 matchup with the New Orleans Saints, where Carolina can no longer just be "happy to be here."

12-09
30:45

Carolina Panthers win the bye week; Duke football wins the ACC title

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' standing in the playoff picture after the Saints did them a big favor over the bye week. Also, Luke Mergott's ACC-title-winning interception earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

12-08
12:48

Bowl season is upon us in college football; Carolina Hurricanes struggling to find consistency

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend that was in college football, with Duke winning the ACC Championship over Virginia, Miami getting the final CFP bid over Notre Dame, and a number of teams accepting and declining bowl invitations. Also, they break down the Carolina Hurricanes' up-and-down weekend at the Lenovo Center.

12-08
32:18

Huge Saturday looms for Duke athletics; Aiden Smalls goes off for Clayton

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview two big matchups for Duke athletics: basketball going on the road to take on Michigan State, and football facing Virginia in the ACC Championship Game. Also, NC State commit Aiden Smalls' big-time performance in the 7A regional final earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

12-05
18:28

200-foot struggle for the Carolina Hurricanes in loss to Toronto; Lions defeat Cowboys on TNF

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, in which the Canes struggled to generate offense, and Frederik Andersen continued to struggle inbetween the pipes. Also, they discuss the Lions' win over the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, and what that game could mean for the Carolina Panthers' playoff hopes.

12-05
26:00

Tons of soccer upcoming in the Triangle; Luke Kornet seals the win with clutch block

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Katherine Eberhardt,  NCFC Youth Chief Marketing and Development officer, to discuss upcoming showcases in Triangle youth soccer. Also, Luke Kornet's clutch block earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. We finish with some Thursday Night Football talk.

12-04
19:49

Winners and losers from a Wednesday night; Carolina Hurricanes finally back in action tonight

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the winners and losers from a busy Wednesday in the sports world, which included big recruiting signings in college football and another tough loss for NC State basketball. Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes getting back on the ice after a three-day break.

12-04
24:14

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