With decades of combined experience in the media industry, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio bring an insider's and recently earned outsider's perspective on North Carolina sports. From NC State, North Carolina, and Duke to the rest of the ACC, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Carolina Panthers, follow Ovies and Giglio on your favorite podcast platforms and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all their latest episodes.
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OG Mailbag: What happens after Doeren? | Rooting for Belichick to fail? | Getting 'left behind'
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35:02In this week’s OG Mailbag, brought to you by The Butcher’s Market, the guys run through several OG Sports Phone calls. Dave Doeren's future at NC State? Is everyone rooting for Belichick to fail at UNC? Is there such a thing as trying to hire a coach under perfect market conditions? And more! Want the full OG Mailbag? It's just $5/month! Sign up fo…
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UNC vs. Clemson 'Narrative Bowl' | CFP Contenders Emerging | B1G's $2B Private Capital Play | Atlantic Reclaiming OBX Homes | 10.2
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1:25:31It’s another Butcher’s Market OG Live. The guys start off highlighting Giglio's growing crush on UNC hoops freshman Caleb Wilson. There's actual hype and excitement in Chapel Hill for what's about to happen on the court. Can't really say the same about football. The Heels host Clemson is what is shaping up to be a 'Narrative Bowl' for Belichick and…
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Another lost Panthers NFL Draft class | UNC's QB problem, ACC check-in w/ Wes Durham | Canes vibe check w/ Maniscalco | NC State Fair foods | 10.1
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1:15:29⚾ The guys kick things off with a little Casual Baseball Fan — MLB playoffs are off to a great start…unless you’re a Yankees fan who can’t stand Aaron Boone. 🏈 In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers waived DJ Johnson, the latest member of the 2023 draft class to flame out. It’s more proof of the bigger problems under David Tepper’s ownership. 🏟️ ESPN’s …
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OG Business: What's happening at WRAL? | Taylor Swift out, 'Super Bunny' Halftime Show in
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23:22Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos dig into The Assembly’s profile on WRAL, spotlighting revealing quotes from Jimmy Goodmon, the fourth-generation president of Capitol Broadcasting. They also break down the NFL’s surprise move to tap Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, shelving those Taylor Swift rumors in favor of an international play. Plus, …
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Why Belichick doesn’t deserve patience at UNC | NFL coming down to Eagles & Bills already? | 'Casual Baseball Fan' returns | 9.30
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1:29:54The latest episode of Ovies & Giglio kicks off in the NFL, where injuries and penalties are dragging down the product. Still, early signs point to a possible Super Bowl collision course between the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, Carolina Panthers fans — remember, it could always be worse. TarHeel247’s Andrew Jones joins the show …
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Ranking Dave Doeren’s WORST losses at NC State | Carolina Panthers torch remaining goodwill | Raucous Ryder Cup | OG Sports Phone | 9.29
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1:44:11The latest episode of Ovies & Giglio opens with NC State’s loss to Virginia Tech. Was it the worst defeat of the Dave Doeren era? Many Wolfpack fans think so, but Joe and Joe rank the disappointments and explain why Saturday’s letdown doesn’t even crack the Top 5. Meanwhile, Duke is staking its claim atop Triangle Good Mountain. With Manny Diaz fin…
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OG Mailbag: Can you respect Duke football? | Hot Ryder Cup takes | Belichick actually cooked?
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33:38In this week’s OG Mailbag, brought to you by The Butcher’s Market, the guys dig into whether it’s finally time to take Duke football seriously, react to fan feedback from their interviews with NC State’s Will Wade and American commissioner Tim Pernetti, and tackle some big questions: Is Bill Belichick officially cooked? Does Giglio have a hot Ryder…
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Will Wade on rebooting NC State, embracing UNC/Duke rivalries | Week 5 college football picks | 9.25
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1:39:35It’s another Butcher’s Market OG Live, and Ovies & Giglio are looking ahead to a busy weekend in college football. Will NC State stumble against Virginia Tech? Can Duke build on their win over the Wolfpack when they face a hot Syracuse squad? In the Top 25, there’s family heat in LSU vs. Ole Miss and Alabama could be in a full-blown pressure cooker…
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OG Business: Kimmel is back, but will Trump let it go? | Have local affiliates lost leverage?
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22:31In this episode of OG Business, Joe & Demetri dive deep into the latest in media, sports, and controversy. They unpack Jimmy Kimmel’s return — is it really over, or will Trump’s next distraction and ABC’s leverage with affiliates (hello, football) reshape the battle? Or could the FCC drag ABC into a drawn-out fight? Plus! Tom Brady addresses confli…
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American commish Tim Pernetti convo | Carolina Panthers are the 'Reapers' | Gundy, Doeren & the carousel | 9.24
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1:29:08The guys welcome American commissioner Tim Pernetti for a wide-ranging conversation. How did his experience leading Rutgers into the Big Ten prepare him for positioning an entire conference against the Power 4? What’s ahead for college football with major TV contracts expiring in 2030, and what role will private equity play in shaping the sport’s f…
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Officially Triangle hoops season | Can Carolina Panthers stack wins over weak schedule? | NC Baseball Museum | 9.23
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1:25:55Ovies & Giglio open with the ACC’s move to a 9-game football schedule before shifting gears to hoops, where NC State’s Will Wade and UNC freshman Caleb Wilson have fans ready to lock in on Triangle basketball. Underwhelming football results have once again reminded everyone that the real fire on Tobacco Road burns on the court. Julian Council from …
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Duke atop 'Triangle Good' Mountain | Doeren has Pack fans restless | Belichick looks checked out at UNC | What's up with Hurricanes interest in McLeod? | 9.22
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1:46:49The latest Ovies & Giglio dives into a packed weekend of football (and a little hockey drama). The guys start with Duke’s win over NC State, where Giglio wonders if Dave Doeren can survive a restless Wolfpack fanbase. Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils get their flowers before the focus shifts to Bill Belichick at UNC — another embarrassing Big 12 loss…
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Duke vs NC State came down to who made fewest mistakes | UNC embarrassed at UCF | OG After Dark
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1:03:57It was a wild Saturday in the ACC. Duke vs NC State was the high scoring affair we all expected, but nobody could've have predicted it Wolfpack QB CJ Bailey's turnover filled performance. Down in Florida, North Carolina was embarrassed by UCF. The Tar Heels don't look prepared and Bill Belichick looks over it. Ovies & Giglio react to all the action…
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OG Mailbag: AP Top 25 voting process | Was Doeren talked out of retiring? | Stolen Carhartt valor
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33:03In this week’s OG Mailbag, Ovies & Giglio tackle everything from how the AP Top 25 voting process really works to whether rocking Carhartt counts as “stolen valor.” Before Giglio gets into the rumor NC State talked Dave Doeren out of retiring last season, he finally hears the infamous Casey Kasem radio outtake. Plus, does Ovies actually hate Bill B…
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NC State vs. Duke & other ACC picks | Manny Diaz convo | Carolina Hurricanes burning questions | 9.18
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1:37:27It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live. Ovies & Giglio welcome CBS Sports’ Chip Patterson to break down a busy college football weekend, including NC State’s road trip to Duke, UNC’s final “preseason” matchup with UCF, and why Dabo Swinney seems to be crashing out over a 1-2 start at Clemson. Plus, Duke head coach Manny Diaz joins the show …
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Are college football coaches OK? | Dabo sounds off on doubters | Belichick already lost national interest? | Tom Brady above the rules | 9.17
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1:33:29Demetri Ravanos fills in for Giglio on the latest Ovies & Giglio, and the guys dive right into how wild this college football hiring cycle could get. They ask the big question: are coaches OK? LSU’s Brian Kelly is apologizing to reporters, while Clemson’s Dabo Swinney went on a 13-minute rant after a simple question about losing to Georgia Tech. Is…
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Steve Smith blasts Charlotte as a “weak ass city” over Carolina Panthers fans | Not all 0-2 NFL teams are the same | Social Media Dump | 9.16
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1:30:45In this episode of Ovies & Giglio, an amusing grocery store run-in that perfectly sums up how NC State fans feel about Dave Doeren — even when the Wolfpack are winning, it doesn’t always feel that way. But no fan base is more down bad than those in Charlotte right now. The Carolina Panthers are 0-2, the vibes are awful, and even former WR Steve Smi…
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Duke struggles, another empty Belichick win | Panthers, Canales & Young out of sync, out of time | Virginia Tech resets again | 9.15
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1:48:49In this episode of Ovies & Giglio, the guys dig into Duke football’s back-to-back missed opportunities against quality opponents and another “empty calorie” win for Bill Belichick at UNC. They shift to Clemson’s loss at Georgia Tech, where the Yellow Jackets deserve all the credit, but Dabo Swinney still has plenty to answer for as the Tigers look …
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OG Mailbag: Is Doeren a 'Disney Adult' the way he's got NC State riding rollercoasters?
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37:19Ovies & Giglio fire up the OG Mailbag and take you on the ultimate Wolfpack roller coaster. With the help of the OG Sports Phone, they revisit NC State fan calls from the lows of Wake Forest being up a couple scores to the highs of Dave Doeren pulling the “Negativity Wagon” across the finish line. The guys also dive into your questions about why Gi…
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NC State, UNC & Duke: Week 3 ACC football picks | NC Rabbit Hole investigates 'Aye Zigga Zoomba' | 9.11
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1:26:48It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live. In this episode of Ovies & Giglio, the guys are live at Longleaf Swine in Raleigh ahead of NC State's trek to Wake Forest. They'll get into that matchup and more, including another "figure it out" game for UNC and a homecoming of sorts for Duke QB Darian Mensah. Giglio has some wagering advice for the…
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OG Business: Are the Carolina Panthers worth covering? | What NIN teaches us about the media biz
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18:57On this episode of OG On Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos kick things off with an unlikely media lesson from a Nine Inch Nails concert before diving into the big question: are the Carolina Panthers even worth covering right now? The franchise’s struggles on the field may have already cost them multiple generations of new fans. The guys also …
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Spencer Hall on appreciating Doeren, whether Belichick matters | SEC complaining about B1G is rich | How NIL is impacting youth hockey | 9.10
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1:35:33Ovies & Giglio kick things off with the ACC basketball schedule and how the league keeps chipping away at the core matchups fans actually care about. From there, they pivot to the NCAA Oversight Committee’s push for a single transfer portal window in college football — something some coaches want and others hate. The guys also dive into the latest …
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Are fans overreacting to Carolina Panthers Week 1 loss? | College QBs vs. NFL QBs | Social Media Dump
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1:26:13Ovies & Giglio kick things off by remembering some football dudes after JJ McCarthy led a Monday Night Football comeback for the Vikings. Winning a national championship doesn’t always guarantee NFL QB greatness—and Ovies argues it’s really about the league scrambling to find a new golden age of quarterbacks now that only Josh Allen and Lamar Jacks…
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Doeren’s "Complementary Football 2.0" at NC State, Duke’s costly mistakes vs Illinois & Belichick’s petty UNC win | Same ol' Panthers fall flat, frustrate fans | OG Sports Phone | 9.08
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1:42:25The latest episode of Ovies & Giglio kicks off with college football takeaways — NC State’s win over Virginia, Duke’s missed opportunity against Illinois, and some yellow flags popping up despite UNC’s victory over Charlotte. The guys pivot to the NFL, where the Carolina Panthers delivered another flat Week 1 performance. So much for the supposed “…
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Bill Belichick’s Patriots grudge is sabotaging UNC? | 'Salty Dave' back at NC State? | Canes uniform reviews | OG Mailbag
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34:31In this edition of Ovies & Giglio's OG Mailbag, the guys dig into your burning questions — starting with Bill Belichick reportedly banning New England Patriots scouts from UNC practices and games. Is his ego and arrogance the very thing holding the Tar Heels back from operating like a real college football program? And speaking of coaching legends,…
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Can Carolina Panthers avoid going from hope to cope? | Tar Heel Therapy w/ ESPN's Brooke Pryor | NFL & ACC best bets | 9.4
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1:44:13It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live. In this episode of Ovies & Giglio, the guys start by pointing out how Bill Belichick has been a punchline all week long before diving into their best bets for ACC football. They tackle the biggest NFL questions heading into the season, and ESPN’s Brooke Pryor joins for some much-needed Tar Heel Therap…
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Dave Clawson on Belichick and life after football | Canes unveil new road jerseys | Is it officially hoops season in Chapel Hill? | 9.3
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1:38:13The latest episode of Ovies & Giglio kicks off with a live reaction to the Carolina Hurricanes unveiling their new road jerseys—and let’s just say Ovies is very hyped about one specific detail. From there, the guys pivot to the official start of basketball season in Chapel Hill before diving into Dan Hurley’s “existential crisis” as a coach who’s w…
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What’s next for Belichick & UNC after embarrassing loss to TCU? | FSU Week 1's biggest winner | 'Last' first pitch for Carolina Mudcats | 9.2
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1:51:55Bill Belichick’s debut at North Carolina wasn’t just rough — it was a primetime meltdown. Running on just a couple hours of sleep, Ovies & Giglio break down what went wrong in TCU’s win over the Tar Heels. How will Belichick respond to a humbling first game? Has UNC’s “easy” schedule suddenly become a lot tougher? And the big question everyone’s as…
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Bill Belichick’s UNC Debut SHOCKER: Tar Heels collapse vs TCU after hot start | OG After Dark
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1:07:03It’s the debut of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill, and OG After Dark is here for the aftermath. North Carolina opened with a dream start — a scripted touchdown drive and a quick defensive stop — but TCU punched right back, seized control, and never let go. Things got even bleaker for the Tar Heels when the Horned Frogs opened the second half with a 7…
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OG Business: Saying goodbye to Lee Corso and hello to FOX/B1G vs. ESPN/SEC wars
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25:32In the latest edition of OG on Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos ask a personal question: did you tear up during Lee Corso’s emotional farewell on ESPN College GameDay? The guys break down why Corso received a rare, proper sendoff from the Worldwide Leader before pivoting to what could be a full-blown propaganda war between FOX and ESPN over …
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Why NC State & ECU fans are equally annoyed | Darian Mensah looks like real deal at Duke | Crucial ACC season openers | 8.29
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1:02:26Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio take a step back from the chaos of OG After Dark to find some rational takeaways from NC State’s win over ECU. How did Dave Doeren reach a point where even victories leave a chunk of the Wolfpack fanbase unsatisfied? Around the ACC, Duke QB Darian Mensah looks like the real deal, while the league faces a pivotal stretch of …
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NC State beats ECU, but is Doeren’s Wolfpack heading for fan mutiny? | OG After Dark
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56:01It’s OG After Dark, brought to you by Bloomin’ Blinds! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio were live following NC State’s season opener against ECU at Carter-Finley Stadium. The guys break down the Wolfpack vs. Pirates, react to what it means for both programs, and take your thoughts in real time. While it was a win for NC State, it might've been a loss for h…
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Wes Durham on NC State vs. ECU, what's at stake for ACC | Panthers move Thielen, make big statement on Bryce Young & WRs | Tony Haynes' last run with the Pack | 8.27
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1:40:24On this episode of Ovies & Giglio, ESPN’s Wes Durham stops by to preview NC State vs. ECU, what’s on the line across the ACC, and what to expect from Bill Belichick’s UNC debut on Monday night. Plus, longtime Wolfpack radio voice Tony Haynes reflects on his career and the moments that defined his time in the Triangle. In the NFL, the Carolina Panth…
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OG Business: Arch Manning, Shedeur Sanders, Bronny James, and how SEO optimized sports topics have taken over
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16:39Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos kick things off discuss whether or not SEO optimization and algorithms are behind topics like Arch Manning, Shedeur Sanders, and Bronny James taking over national shows. Is the talent actually there to warrant so much attention or is this a byproduct of a broken sports take industrial complex. The guys also discuss Lee…
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Carolina Mudcats say goodbye to Zebulon | Belichick embracing 'Triangle Good'? | Pack vs. Pirates odds | NFL Lightning Round | 8.25
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1:34:19Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio chat with Carolina Mudcats GM David Lawrence about the team’s final homestand in Zebulon and what’s next for the franchise. The guys also spot something intriguing on Bill Belichick’s whiteboard during Hulu’s documentary announcement, break down odds for NC State’s home opener against ECU, and hit Carolina Panthers news plu…
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OG Mailbag: Should ACC match SEC move to 9 conference games? | CFP format debate | Bubba convo reaction | Cracker Barrel gone woke
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23:44It’s mailbag time! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into listener questions exclusively on their YouTube Membership channel. They tackle what the ACC should do as the lone Power 4 league not playing nine conference games, ongoing College Football Playoff format debates, and reactions to their recent interview with UNC AD Bubba Cunningham. Plus, they w…
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Panthers wrap NFL preseason on whimper | Old coaches want back in | State of THC of NC | 8.21
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1:15:57It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are broadcasting from Nature's Releaf in Garner. Darin Gantt drops by to wrap up the Carolina Panthers’ preseason — which ended with more of a whimper than a bang. Are the Panthers still shopping for a wide receiver before Week 1? In college football, the guys break down which…
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UNC AD Bubba Cunningham on ACC future, 'Carolina North' & coaching fits | Should the Carolina Panthers trade for Trey Hendrickson? | Shopping cart archery | 8.20
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1:36:13Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio spend 30 minutes with UNC AD Bubba Cunningham, starting with a hypothetical — what would 2025 Bubba tell 2011 Bubba? They dig into UNC’s future in the ACC, the idea of a new basketball arena in ‘Carolina North,’ Hubert Davis’ expectations, and how Bill Belichick fits into the Tar Heels’ football plans. The guys then pivot t…
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OG Business: NFL all-in for Taylor Swift Super Bowl Halftime | Bill Simmons exposes podcasters for buying subs, cooking downloads | ESPN's TikTok clone
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15:00Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos kick things off with Taylor Swift’s appearance on New Heights and whether it forces the NFL’s hand to make her the Super Bowl halftime performer. They also take aim at FOX Sports’ studio shows and why they don’t measure up to the marquee events they cover. Plus, Bill Simmons accuses big-name podcasters of buying YouTub…
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Carolina Panthers defense a disaster waiting to happen | Big Ten’s CFP 'idea' straight up trash | NCAA vs. Michigan | Social media dump | 8.18
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1:40:24Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open the show with the latest in college football, from the NCAA’s punishment of Michigan to the Big Ten’s bizarre College Football Playoff expansion idea. Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle joins to break down the Panthers’ joint practices and whether Saturday’s ugly preseason performance is a red flag before Week…
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OG Lite & the Return of Beer-Flavored Beer
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32:15Joe Ovies cracks open a conversation about OG Lite with Bond Brothers Beer Company’s director of brewery operations Whit Baker and former 919 Vice Podcast co-host Adam Eshbaugh. They dive into why the podcast needed its own beer, the comeback of classic ‘beer-flavored beer,’ and whether an ‘OG Heavy’ might be next on tap. Get your OG Lite pocket sh…
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Tom Dundon buys Trail Blazers: Impact on Carolina Hurricanes & NC MLB expansion | Why UNC lacks preseason hype | Bryce Young vs. CJ Stroud | OG Sports Phone | 8.14
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1:30:52With Giglio out, Lauren Brownlow joins Joe Ovies to kick things off with a little non-sports TV talk before football takes over. The conversation shifts to the Carolina Panthers’ preseason, including why the CJ Stroud vs. Bryce Young debate has fizzled after Stroud’s sophomore slump. N&O columnist Luke DeCock stops by to break down Carolina Hurrica…
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UNC playing different realignment game than NC State & Virginia Tech | Will Wade has the juice | Keep your Venmo private | OG417
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1:04:55Chip Patterson joins Ovies to dig into Virginia Tech’s eye-opening PowerPoint on their football budget and what it reveals about how athletic departments are bracing for the next era of college sports. The guys break down the difference between programs like NC State and Virginia Tech versus a brand-and-money powerhouse like North Carolina. They al…
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ESPN wants one streaming app to rule all | Why Howard Stern needs the podcast world more than it needs him | OG Business
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41:21Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down why ESPN’s streaming bundle with Fox is less about collaboration and more about Disney’s plan to dominate sports streaming in a single app. They push back on Pablo Torre’s claim that ESPN “let billions walk out the door” in podcasts, and turn their attention to Howard Stern. The so-called King of All Media m…
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Carolina Panthers ‘get it’ in NFL Preseason | Bomani Jones convo | SZD's Steven Godfrey on college football culture | OG416
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1:42:33The Carolina Panthers nailed their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns — and Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos explain why understanding your goals in August matters more than box scores. Bomani Jones joins the show to unpack the wild spending in youth sports… and somehow, rushing sororities. Plus, what does ESPN look like in a post–studio sh…
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OG Business: Welcome to the era of "ESPNFL" | Classic Rock is dead, long live Classic Alternative
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35:25Joe Ovies & Demetri Ravanos are back with a new episode of OG on Business. The boys talk about the new sound of an old Triangle radio station, how ESPN's deal with the NFL will work and what streaming means for local TV affiliates. 1:59 - Goodbye #classicrock radio 11:54 - ESPNFL Network 16:48 - #RedZone is a tough sell in other sports 20:19 - Does…
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Belichick sandbagging debut season at UNC? | Carolina Panthers new NFL preseason approach | OG Sports Phone | OG415
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1:32:54It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio get things started by telling their families they'll see them in 2026...BECAUSE FOOTBALL IS BACK. But seriously, the start of the season is getting close. Is Bill Belichick using the lead up in Chapel Hill to sandbag expectations or are there legit concerns about the roster? A…
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25 Soundbites That Explain 25 Years of "Triangle Good"
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2:33:04Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio fire up the time machine and tell the story of Triangle sports over the last 25 years — one soundbite at a time. You’ll hear from iconic coaches like Roy Williams, Mike Krzyzewski, Mack Brown and more. You'll also hear from coaches and reminded of moments that have been memory hole'd. Plus! The Carolina Hurricanes going from …
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Why Carolina Panthers Fans Should Be Optimistic | Belichick Won’t Name Starting UNC QB | Paw Patrol, Thomas The Tank Engine & Kid Show Conspiracies
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1:40:22With Giglio out, former 850 The Buzz colleague Chris Clark joins Ovies for an episode that covers everything from school apps to sports conspiracies. They start with the death of PowerSchool and the rise of Infinite Campus — because parents need more things to keep up with, right? Then it’s off to Chapel Hill, where Bill Belichick has set up shop a…
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Roy Cooper turns down OG Media, runs for US Senate | Carolina Panthers NFL camp check-in | OG413
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1:28:44Former NC Governor Roy Cooper had a choice: become OG Media’s Carolina Hurricanes podcast host…or run for U.S. Senate. He chose the campaign trail (but not before breaking down the Canes’ offseason first). Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio get his thoughts, then shift gears to NFL training camp with LockedOn Panthers host Julian Council. The talk of camp so f…
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