Best OG Triangle Media Podcasts (2025)

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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

8d ago1:42:33

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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

12d ago1:32:54

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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

16d ago1:40:22

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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

19d ago1:28:44

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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

20d ago1:14:22

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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

23d ago1:26:41

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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

26d ago1:38:19

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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

28d ago1:40:26

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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

1M ago1:36:06

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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

1M ago1:24:11

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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

1M ago1:47:20

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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

2M ago1:41:32

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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

2M ago1:58:15

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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

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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 …

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College Football’s Next Era: Playoff Expansion, NIL Money & Private Equity Power Moves | OG399 1:41:34

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? The College Football Playoff format continues to be up in the air now that the power brokers have gone back to the drawing board. Matt Brown, from Extra Points, joins the show to discuss how decision makers are more concerned with creating shareholder value than actua…

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Top Losses In Triangle Sports Since 2000: Honorable Mentions 1:43:33

2M ago1:43:33

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Summer offseason protocols are in full effect with another edition of "Brief History of Triangle Good". Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio look back at the top losses in Triangle sports history since 2000. In this episode, they dive into the honorable mentions: the heartbreakers, gut punches, and “what ifs” that still haunt fans of UNC, NC State, and Duke th…

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US Open provided Father's Day payoff | Will Wade is figuring it out at NC State | Lightning Round | OG398 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

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Are you the type of golf fan that wants the US Open to push the difficulty settings sliders to the max or do you prefer the best in the world to dazzle on the biggest stage? Turns out we got a little bit of both at Oakmont Country Club. Meanwhile, in hoops, the NBA missed an opportunity to have their next Finals game on Father's Day. Instead we've …

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OG Mailbag: Best and worst ACC football stadiums | Process Stanley Cup Finals as a Canes fan 36:36

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In the June 13th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. Canes fans feeling better given Florida/Edmonton Finals? Best ACC football stadiums? Should college football move to the spring? Will schools budget differently after House? QB Mt. Rushmore reactionTepper gets credit for …

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Who will Belichick start at QB? | Carolina Panthers finally having fun again | Is the NBA cool? | OG397 1:16:15

2M ago1:16:15

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? Hoops. The ACC/SEC Challenge was announced. Meanwhile, Giglio has a hot NBA Finals take. WFNZ's Walker Mehl joins the podcast to discuss how the Carolina Panthers appear to be having fun after 10 years of beating their fans down with losses and coaches getting fired. …

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2025 US Open Betting Preview: Top Picks, Odds & Best Long Shots | OG Gambling Syndicate 51:14

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With a thick rough and lightning fast greens, Oakmont promises to make the US Open the starchiest test of the four majors this season. There's a good reason to take Scottie Scheffler, other than his No. 1 ranking. Bennett Johnson and Josh Goodson join Joe Giglio to make their picks for top 20, First Round Leaders and winners. Need a car? https://ww…

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The Mt. Rushmore of Triangle Football QBs: Who Makes the Cut for NC State, UNC, and Duke? 1:42:35

2M ago1:42:35

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Summer offseason protocols are in full effect with the first edition of "Brief History of Triangle Good". Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio unveil their Mt. Rushmore of Triangle Good QBs from the last 25 years. Plus! The QB princes who were promised from the last 25 years. Sports Podcast Festival Tickets: https://therialto.com/event/the-2nd-annual-sports-po…

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More heartbreak for UNC baseball | NCAA’s $2.8 Billion House Settlement will hurt non-revenue sports | Rodgers & Steelers marriage of convenience | OG396 1:56:45

2M ago1:56:45

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Offseason protocols? What offseason protocols! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open things up with a Grand Slam final so good it hooked everyone to watch. Same goes for college baseball, where the Tar Heels found another heartbreaking way to lose. Between leaving runners stranded and overthinking situations with the shift, North Carolina fell short of ano…

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OG Mailbag: What is "Triangle Good"? | Hoops got folks fired up in June? | Nintendo Switch 2 review 37:19

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In the June 6th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. What is the definition of "Triangle Good" What's up with Giglio's Duke basketball takes? Is Hubert Davis getting unfair national media perspective? Why is everyone fired up over Ven-Allen Lubin? So why did Dallas fire thei…

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Is Belichick gossip an actual football problem for UNC? | Canes shopping for Stanley Cup talent | OG395 1:21:03

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? The Stanley Cup Playoffs, where Edmonton showed you what the Carolina Hurricanes are lacking when it comes to hanging with the Florida Panthers. The NBA Finals also start, which has brought about another round of handwringing over market sizes and faces of the league.…

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Hubert Davis set up for make or break season at UNC | Webb Wellman on the lost art of the basketball mixtape | OG394 1:36:26

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open the podcast with the news North Carolina spent $14 million on their roster for the upcoming basketball season. The way InsideCarolina and others have framed the investment raised an eyebrow for Ovies. Is Hubert Davis being set up to make the argument for his dismissal if the Heels don't breakthrough? Speaking of hoops,…

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Exit convos with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour & GM Eric Tulsky | College baseball gone wild | OG393 1:19:18

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio camped out at Lenovo Center following the end of season press conference for the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour sat down with the guys to discuss what he felt was one of the better seasons in franchise history given the context of the full year. However, they still came up short of the Stanley Cup goal. How…

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College World Series is hardest tournament to win | Ven-Allen Lubin to NC State breaking brains | Lightning Round | OG391 1:23:08

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs might be the most physically demanding sports tournament to win, but the NCAA baseball tournament might be the hardest overall thanks to the randomness of college pitching. Ovies and Giglio open the show with a little SEC schadenfreude, while also highlighting just how wild it is for some of these teams to have exited the t…

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OG Mailbag: Why did SEC commish backoff CFP auto bids? | Do Florida tax laws give teams unfair advantage? 24:41

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In the May 30th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. Why did SEC commish Greg Sankey suddenly backoff wanting College Football Playoff automatic qualifiers? What does the SEC really want out of the CFP? Does Sankey actually hate the ACC? Why the College World Series is a ran…

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What's next for the Carolina Hurricanes? | Handshake drama between Maurice & Brind'Amour explained | RIP NC State vs. UNC hoops matchups | OG391 1:18:52

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. What's next for the Carolina Hurricanes after the Florida Panthers knocked them out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? And now that everyone has been able to sleep on it, what is the best way to look at the 2024-2025 season? Plus! That awkward handshake between Paul Maurice and Rod B…

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Florida Panthers Eliminate Carolina Hurricanes from Stanley Cup Playoffs | OG After Dark 1:33:26

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The Florida Panthers are headed to the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals after rallying to clinch the series over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are joined by N&O columnist Luke DeCock and play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco inside Lenovo Center to discuss all the key moments from what turned out to be closing time for the Canes. …

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SEC "Reality Distortion Field" will destroy college football | Today in Bill Belichick | UNC Heath Championship | OG390 1:31:09

3M ago1:31:09

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are at the UNC Health Championship at Raleigh Country Club and have a lot to get into today -- because they've spent most of the week focused on the Carolina Hurricanes. They start things off with SEC commish Greg Sankey saying the college football world is too wrapped up in the idea of "not losing" instead of more importan…

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Carolina Hurricanes stave off elimination! Shutout over Florida Panthers forces Game 5 | OG After Dark 1:02:08

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers – Game 4 Breakdown | Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals | OG After Dark The Carolina Hurricanes stave off elimination with a clutch shutout win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4. While Logan Stankoven once against had a monster game for the Canes, veterans like Sebastian Aho and Jaccob Slavin s…

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Hurricanes on brink of elimination after Panthers score 5 goals in 3rd period | OG After Dark 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are joined by N&O columnist Luke DeCock and play-by-play Mike Maniscalco to discuss a brutal Game 3 for the Carolina Hurricanes, who saw a 1-1 game implode after the Florida Panthers scored 5 goals in the 3rd period. The Canes are now on the brink of elimination from Eastern Conference Finals, while the Panthers are 1 game …

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OG Mailbag: Is Rod Brind'Amour getting a pass for ECF failures? | Will Wade getting it done? | CFP changes hurt ACC? 38:48

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In the May 23rd edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. -- Is it time for Rod Brind'Amour to go? -- Why are NC State coaches invoked when talking about Rod? -- Canes picked a bad time to be good? -- Will CFP changes hurt the ACC? -- NC State & Duke winning hoops offseason over …