Best OG Triangle Media Podcasts (2025)

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OG Mailbag: Is Doeren a 'Disney Adult' the way he's got NC State riding rollercoasters? 37:19

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Ovies & 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 1:26:48

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It'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 18:57

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On 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 1:35:33

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Ovies & 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 1:26:13

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Ovies & 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 1:42:25

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The 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 34:31

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In 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 1:44:13

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It'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 1:38:13

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The 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 1:51:55

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Bill 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 1:07:03

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It’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 25:32

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In 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 1:02:26

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Joe 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 56:01

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It’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 1:40:24

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On 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 16:39

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Joe 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 1:34:19

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Joe 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 23:44

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It’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 1:15:57

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It'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 1:36:13

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Joe 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 15:00

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Joe 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 1:40:24

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Joe 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 32:15

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Joe 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 1:30:52

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With 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 1:04:55

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Chip 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 41:21

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Joe 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 1:42:33

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The 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 35:25

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Joe 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 1:32:54

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It'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" 2:33:04

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Joe 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 1:40:22

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With 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 1:28:44

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Former 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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UNC, Duke, or NC State - who breaks 8 wins? | Hulk Hogan, Happy Gilmore, and the drug of nostalgia | OG412 1:14:22

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It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live, broadcasting from the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. Ovies and Giglio ask the biggest question of the college football season - who will break 8 wins in the Triangle? The schedule says UNC, but it's always easier said than done. The guys also discuss the passing of Hulk Hogan, the Ha…

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UNC positioning itself to leave for SEC in 2030 | Clemson better than 'ACC Good'? | Sports Phone | OG411 1:26:41

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio unpack the latest buzz around North Carolina’s potential move to the SEC by 2030. What's real, what’s just being regurgitated by the college football media cycle, and where do things actually stand in Chapel Hill? They break down how the ACC’s new revenue model might impact UNC’s thinking, and whether the shifting media rig…

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Belichick Circus Arrives at ACC Kickoff | UNC QB Lopez convo | NC State's Doeren on life and football | Duke's Diaz on building culture | OG410 1:38:19

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The Bill Belichick circus has officially arrived at ACC Kickoff, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio were there to witness the spectacle. They also sit down with UNC’s Gio Lopez and Thaddeus Dixon to talk expectations for the season ahead and what it's been like in the early parts of Belichick's tenure in Chapel Hill. They guys catch up with NC State head…

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'Bill Belichick Watch' underway at ACC Kickoff | Wake Forest's Jake Dickert convo | SEC needs new messaging | Panthers camp check-in | OG409 1:27:27

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are recording live at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. ESPN’s Wes Durham shares why the new schools are thrilled to be in the ACC, just how dangerous UNC could be this season, and his predictions for the year ahead. New Wake Forest head coach Jeff Dickert gets a crash course in how the Demon Deacons have ruined NC State’s football…

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Jim Phillips on the Future of the ACC & College Football’s Next Big Shift 17:55

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sit down with ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips for an in-depth conversation on the past, present, and future of college sports. Phillips reflects on the massive changes that have reshaped the landscape over the last five years — from realignment to NIL — and how the ACC has responded. Looking ahead, he outlines how the confere…

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College Football Playoff holding pattern | Is ACC officiating actually good? | Steven Godfrey on Belichick, learning "Law of the Wolf" | OG408 1:40:26

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are in Charlotte for ACC Kickoff. The start of college football talking season didn't really bring anything new to the table thanks to the College Football Playoff format holding pattern. Alberto Riveron, ACC Supervisor of Officials, sat down to discuss how conference officiating is actually good. How do they change the con…

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How long do Belichick & Saban expect to coach? | NC high school athletic budget woes | OG407 1:09:09

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It's time for another Butcher's Market OG Live, broadcasting from Shady's in downtown Garner. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open the show exploring the idea of Nick Saban returning to coaching — and what it says about legendary coaches like Saban and Bill Belichick who just can't walk away. Is it about control, identity, or the sheer thrill of the job? …

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The Coaching Searches That Defined the Last 25 Years at NC State, UNC & Duke 1:45:28

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In this latest edition of "Brief History Triangle Good" , Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into the wildest coaching searches that defined the last 25 years in Triangle sports. From North Carolina swinging and missing twice in 2000, to NC State's post-Herb Sendek saga that turned coaching searches into a spectator sport, the guys break down the chaos,…

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What Raleigh Needs to Land an MLB Expansion Team | Carolina Hurricanes CEO Brian Fork & President Doug Warf Conversations | OG405 1:36:06

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dropped by The Local across from Lenovo Center for MLB Raleigh's Home Run Derby watch party. Carolina Hurricanes CEO Brian Fork joined the podcast to discuss where things stand with owner Tom Dundon's efforts to land a Major League Baseball expansion team. What does Raleigh having going for it as a potential baseball town a…

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OG Business: Why 'OG Fans' is shutting down | State of sports talk radio in 2025 41:00

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On this episode of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos explain why the OG Fans subscription is coming to an end and what that means moving forward. Then, the conversation shifts to the broader sports media landscape, where they break down the current state of sports talk radio in 2025—what’s working, what’s not, and whether the format still …

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Brief History of Triangle Good: War Machines! | OG 404 1:38:00

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We've had six national champions in men's basketball and a handful of dynasties in other sports since 2000 but which teams have been the best of the best? Hayes Permar joins Joe Giglio to discuss which teams were the true War Machines of the first 25 years of this year century.#acc #duke #unc #collegefootball #ncaa #collegebasketballBuy tickets for…

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Buy UNC, sell Duke and State | ACC football win totals | OG 403 1:24:11

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Oddsmakers expect another season of Triangle Good from Duke, State and Carolina football. Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, joins the crew to make smart bets for the 2025 college football season. #ncaa #unc #ncstate #duke #accfootball #collegefootball #sportsbetsGet your tickets to the Sports Podcast Festival at the Rialto: https://therialto.com/event/th…

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Canes + Ehlers = Cup? | FSU finally gets an ACC 'win' | OG 402 1:47:20

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The Carolina Hurricanes made a major addition in free agency in signing left wing Nikolaj Ehlers and trading for defenseman K'Andre Miller but is that enough to push them to the Stanley Cup? Details from the ACC's settlement of lawsuits with Florida State and Clemson have emerged and, on the surface, don't appear to be great for the ACC. Rialto cza…

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OG Mailbag: Will Wade's media blitz | Belichick buzz worn off? | Is AI going to ruin coaches and sports takes? 45:08

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In the June 27th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. What to make of Will Wade's media blitz? Has the Belichick buzz worn off? Will AI ruin coaches and sports takes? Is NC State really going back to being a basketball school? Top 10 Triangle losses reaction ...and more!…

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How Good Will Cooper Flagg Be in the NBA? | Duke outpacing UNC with pros | Nyheim Hines' comeback | OG401 1:41:32

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? NBA Draft, where Duke had their 3 top players taken within the first 10 picks. So just how good of an NBA player will Cooper Flagg be? And did the Charlotte Hornets make the right call Kon Knueppel. There's also a North Carolina vs. Duke rivalry aspect to recent NBA D…

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25 Years of Pain: Top 10 Losses in Triangle Sports History Since 2000 1:58:15

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio finally unveil the definitive Top 10 most painful losses in Triangle sports history since 2000. From heartbreaking moments during the Chuck Amato era at NC State to the “what if” Tar Heels basketball team that never got its title shot. They also revisit the Carolina Hurricanes' crushing defeat in the 2002 Stanley Cup Final,…

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Carolina Hurricanes free agency primer with Mike Maniscalco | ECU football coach Blake Harrell convo | OG400 1:43:02

3M ago1:43:02

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio welcome Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco to the studio to discuss the upcoming start to NHL free agency. The pool might be shallow, which is why the NHL Draft is the event to keep an eye on. ECU head football coach Blake Harrell joins the podcast to discuss how quickly things have moved for the Pirates…

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OG Mailbag: Do these top Triangle losses ever really heal? | Is Ovies really a Disney adult? 37:48

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In the June 20th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. Do these top Triangle losses ever heal for fans? Did Giglio almost get arrested this week? Collecting old shirts Is Ovies really a Disney adult? Grilling at the pool Herb Sendek revisionism Best stadiums revisited ...and …