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

July 2, 2025 16 mins

Graham Hill welcomes Matt Chazanow, NC State play-by-play commentator, to the show to preview the Wolfpack's 2025 football season. Will CJ Bailey take the next step as the team's QB? How will the defense look? Could the team see improvement under new OC Kurt Roper?

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Graham Hill and Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' big moves on day 1 of NHL free agency: a long-term extension for Logan Stankoven and a sign-and-trade for K'Andre Miller. They also welcome Adam Gold, The Fan's Canes insider, for futher analysis on these moves and what they might mean for the team's future.

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Graham Hill is joined by Zach Martin of The Hockey Writers, host of the Locked On Hurricanes and The Surgecast podcast, to discuss NHL free agency. Also, Graham is joined by Dr. Chris Parker, CEO & President of the NJCAA, to discuss the impact of NIL and revenue sharing in athletic programs at the community college level.

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Graham Hill and Alex Gibson preview the 2025 Duke football season, discussing key players, schedule highlights, and what to expect in year two under new head coach Manny Diaz. Also, Graham and Alex are joined by Duke football play-by-play commentator David Shumate. 

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Graham Hill and Max Goren bring in Adam Gold discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 NHL Draft class, as well as their offseason plans on the eve of NHL free agency. Also, they rank their best sports moments of the 2024-25 sports calendar.

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Graham Hill and Max Goren preview the ECU Pirates' 2025 football season, discussing the expectations and predicitons for new head coach Blake Harrell. Also, they welcome in Patrick Johnson of 94.3 The Game in Greenville to further break down a pivotal season for the Pirates.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview the 2025 NHL Draft and discuss what the Carolina Hurricanes’ strategy could look like heading into tonight.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss storylines from the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Duke basketball’s Sion James heading to the Charlotte Hornets and Tyrese Proctor being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paul and Graham also discuss UNC basketball star RJ Davis signing with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent. 

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Nata Edwards from the Eyes on College Basketball Podcast to recap the storylines from the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft and preview what’s ahead in Round 2. Also, Paul and Graham discuss what if the Carolina Hurricanes sit on their hands for the next seven days. 

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill recap Night 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Duke basketball phenom Cooper Flagg being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks. Also, Paul and Graham are joined by NJCAA Region 10 Commissioner and Men’s Director Lind Hartsell to discuss how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and revenue sharing are impacting athletic programs at the community college level.

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Paul Ihander, Graham Hill, and WRAL Senior Multi-Platform Producer Mark Bergin preview Night 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft, including the expectation that Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg will be selected No. 1 overall. Paul, Graham, and Mark also discuss where Duke standouts Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach could land, and what to expect for UNC basketball's Drake Powell and RJ Davis.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the latest developments in the Carolina Hurricanes' pursuit of Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill are joined by Kinston High School wide receiver Tyreek Copper to discuss his recent commitment to NC State football.

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss why the Carolina Hurricanes need to make a bold move and go all-in on acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner. Also, Paul and Graham discuss UNC athletics sharing $20.5 million with athletes in four different sports.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes potentially inquiring about Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Rasmus Andersson, two popular NHL trade targets. Also, Paul wants to make sure an exceptional Shohei Ohtani performance doesn't get overlooked.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren react to everything from a wild sports weekend, including Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the College World Series, blockbuster trades, and golf. Also, they discuss what this Thunder title could mean for the future of the NBA.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the options for the Carolina Hurricanes to add to their defensive corps this offseason, including the possibility of bringing back Brent Burns. Also, they react to the latest in College Football Playoff expansion talks.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the Indiana Pacers' dominant Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. Also, they react to the latest news on potential Carolina Hurricanes targets Sam Bennett and...Connor McDavid?

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill discuss the Tampa Bay Rays' ongoing talks for a potential sale of the franchise. 

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Paul Ihander and Graham Hill preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder stand just one win away from clinching the championship against the Indiana Pacers. Also, Paul and Graham discuss how former Duke basketball standout Kon Knueppel's NBA draft stock continues to climb.

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