Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation. Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Episodes

December 10, 2025 18 mins

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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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."

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss NC State football retaining Dave Doeren as their head coach for a 14th season- will the Wolfpack be able to break through in 2026? Also, Nik Bonitto's game-winning defensive play for the Denver Broncos earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a weekend of surprises, including the Carolina Panthers defeating the Los Angeles Rams, and Duke going to the ACC Championship Game. Also, they break down a low-scoring win for the Carolina Hurricanes, thanks to the rise of Brandon Bussi.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, devastated by injuries and coming off of a loss on Monday Night Football, and the daunting task ahead of facing the first-place Los Angeles Rams. Also, Creighton radio's empassioned call earns the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap a pair of wins for UNC and NC State basketball, and look ahead to both the Tar Heels and Wolfpack's remaining games in their respective early season MTEs. Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes' first game of a seven-game homestand against the New York Rangers, with a discussion about coach Rod Brind'amour and his handling of defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the state of ACC football heading into rivalry week- could the situation be worse for the conference in terms of the College Football Playoff? Also, Logan Cooley's four-goal, five-point night earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in primetime; in what was the highest-stakes game for Carolina in a while, Dave Canales and Bryce Young did not shine under the bright lights of Monday Night Football. Also, they break down NC State basketball's first loss under coach Will Wade.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the most high-stakes game the Carolina Panthers have played in years: a Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers, where a win catapults them into first place in the NFC South. Also, a gutsy call and perfect execution for Duke football on a fake field goal earns them the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the weekend that was in Triangle college football, with NC State securing a bowl berth with a home win over FSU on Friday, and Duke taking down UNC in Chapel Hill on Saturday. Also, they discuss a flat Carolina Hurricanes performance against Buffalo to end their four-game road trip.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren look ahead to the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Winnipeg Jets, including a discussion about Jackson Blake's potential on the Canes' dynamic second line. Also, Alex Ovechkin's 33rd career hat trick earns him the Capital City Roofing Superstar Performance of the Night. 

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead in Triangle college football: NC State hosting Florida State under the lights on Friday night, and Duke battling UNC for the Victory Bell. Also, they react to reports of LaMelo Ball being frustrated with the Charlotte Hornets and potentially being open to a trade.

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