Next Up with 99.9 The Fan

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to news of Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks being placed on IR after core muscle surgery. What is the path forward for the backup RB position? Also, they recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-2 shootout victory in their preseason home opener against the Florida Panthers.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren provide some theoretical trade destinations for Carolina Hurricanes holdout defenseman Alexander Nikishin. Could GM Eric Tulsky turn a sticky situation into another big swing? Also, they react to New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart going down with an MCL injury on Monday Night Football.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' 1-1 start to the season, and how they might approach the running back room moving forward after another injury to Jonathon Brooks. Could GM Dan Morgan take a look at the trade market for a running back? Also, they react to UNC basketball guard Matt Able's appearance on the Inside Carolina podcast, where he shed some light on his transfer from NC State to UNC.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Duke football's easy win over Stanford in their first ACC game of the season, as well as UNC's second-half collapse in a loss at Clemson. Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' first preseason appearance against a full-strength Florida Panthers squad.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 34-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Is this win more indicative of what the defense is capable of than their lackluster showing in week 1? Also, they break down NC State football's calamitous, stunning loss to Vanderbilt. Who is to blame for the Wolfpack's meltdown to end the game?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the weekend ahead for Wake Forest, Duke, UNC and NC State football. In a weekend of interesting matchups, who will come out on top? Also, they look ahead to the LSU-Ole Miss game on Saturday night, in which Lane Kiffin will make his dramatic return to Oxford.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers' Week 2 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons; can Carolina take advantage of uncertainty in the Atlanta QB room? Also, they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' first days of training camp, where the reigning Stanley Cup champions are still without Alexander Nikishin.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the breaking news of Steve Belichick resigning from his position as UNC football’s defensive coordinator. With the university’s statement saying their internal investigation is complete, is this the end of off-the-field turmoil swirling around Carolina football?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the start of training camp for the Carolina Hurricanes. What’s the latest on the seemingly-endless Alexander Nikishin situation? Also, they welcome Benjy Capps, executive director of the Miracle League of the Triangle, to discuss the 20th anniversary of the organization and what they do in the community.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to preview NC State football’s big upcoming non-conference matchup against Vanderbilt in Nashville. Also, they welcome Marine Drew Hess to discuss his 225-mile bike ride as part of Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer 2026.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes signing captain Jordan Staal to a one-year contract extension. How did the new NHL collective bargaining agreement play into this decision, as well as the Alexander Nikishin situation? Also, they discuss the Carolina Panthers waiving wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr.

Max Goren welcomes in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to discuss restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin reportedly requesting a trade. What does this mean for the Carolina Hurricanes, who start training camp later this week? Also, he recaps the biggest storylines from a complete Week 1 of the NFL season.

Max Goren recaps the Carolina Panthers' 59-37 week one loss to the Chicago Bears. Where does Carolina go from here after a brutal defensive performance? Also, he checks in with NC State, UNC, Wake Forest and Duke football after week two of college football. 

Paul Ihander looks at the ACC football slate, where NC State and North Carolina aren't out for redemption, but for good feelings + Cooper Flagg goes into business selling his own basketball cards

Paul Ihander reflects on the 25th year since the 9/11 attacks + NFL's vanilla trip Down Under + how Nashville could have the deal the Canes want for Alexander Nikishin

Paul Ihander talks with Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina about the uneasy feel within the football program about its trajectory and how Saturday's game may not settle things down + the influence of Barry Melrose on hockey spectating in the U.S.

Paul Ihander explores how the slow starts by the Carolina Panthers in the past several seasons keeps fans and analysts believing the 2026 team is no better than 8 wins + everyone in sports has expansion on their minds.

Paul Ihander looks at how Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren gameplans for Friday’s home opener + LSU blinks in its game of chicken over the pro to college pipeline with the SEC.

Paul Ihander talks about what seems to be the never-ending challenge of changing the narrative about the Carolina Panthers, and how the Carolina Hurricanes could still be high end shopping before the regular season.