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The 2026 World Cup ends with Spain on top! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the final with Oronde Ash, process ACC Kickoff reactions, British Open fallout and tackle Carter-Finley traffic nightmares. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - So Much Canes In Spain 07:00 - Oronde Ash on World Cup 44:00 - Housekeeping 48:00 - Newmark interview reaction 1:08:00 - Mensah Kickoff reaction 1:19:00 - DeChambeau discourse 1:29:00 - Lightning Round 1:40:00 - Carter-Finley concert traffic woes The greatest summer sports spectacle on earth has officially wrapped up, but the ending didn't quite live up to the month-long buildup. The guys open up the show analyzing the 2026 World Cup Final. While the tournament delivered historic moments and star-making performances, the final clash between Spain and Argentina ended with a bit of a thud. Spain proved they were the absolute class of the field, dominating the pitch and leaving Argentina looking completely outclassed — even if they managed to keep it close on the scoreboard until the final whistles. OG Senior Soccer Analyst Oronde Ash joins the guys in the studio to put a bow on the entire World Cup experience, evaluating the global shift in talent and mapping out the immediate, crucial next steps for the USMNT program. Then, the show pivots back to local gridiron as the OG Sports Phone lights up with caller reactions following the crew's road trip to ACC Kickoff in Charlotte. The listeners weigh in on the big-picture strategy outlined by new UNC Athletic Director Steve Newmark, while Duke fans air their grievances over how former quarterback Darian Mensah talked about the program following his transfer to Miami. In the lightning round, the guys tackle the recent rules controversy at the British Open and audit Fanatics' inescapable, polarizing footprint across the entire sports merchandising ecosystem. Finally, the show wraps up with some hyper-local Raleigh culture talk. After navigating catastrophic concert traffic around Trinity Road and Carter-Finley Stadium, Joe and Joe admit their genuine shock at discovering just how massive folk-pop icon Noah Kahan has become for the Xennial demographic. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab

The final day of ACC Kickoff features new UNC AD Steve Newmark on the future of Tar Heel sports, Manny Diaz on Duke’s championship defense, Jake Dickert's effort to not let last season's surprise 9-win season change who they are, and much more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - UNC AD Steve Newmark 32:00 - Belichick still isn't "normal" 36:40 - Housekeeping 42:00 - UNC's Jordan Shipp 56:00 - UNC's Melkart Abou-Jaoude 1:06:30 - Duke's Manny Diaz 1:17:00 - Duke's Nate Sheppard 1:25:30 - Wake's Jake Dickert 1:36:00 - Wake's Gio Lopez 1:49:00 - Cal's Tosh Lupoi 2:01:00 - Hey Joe The curtains are coming down on "Talking Season" in the Queen City, but the final day of the 2026 ACC Kickoff provided a little spice for the podcast. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lead off with wide-ranging interview welcoming brand-new North Carolina Athletic Director Steve Newmark to the table. Fresh off completing a year-long transition with Bubba Cunningham, Newmark outlines the immense strategic reality of taking over the big chair full-time. He dives into the high-profile expectations greeting Bill Belichick's second year leading Tar Heel football, and details how he's balancing the intense "local politics" of a proud university while thinking outside the box on institutional projects like Carolina North and the dawn of Michael Malone’s men's basketball era. Most importantly, Newmark maps out how he plans to aggressively position the Carolina brand to survive and thrive through the lawless, revenue-sharing future of college athletics. Sticking with the Tar Heels, standout wide receiver Jordan Shipp stops by the microphones to deliver a raw, candid perspective on the locker room culture. Shipp explains how the sting of last season's missed opportunities is actively driving him and his teammates to fundamentally flip the script on the program's narrative. Then, the reigning kings of the conference pull up a chair. Duke head coach Manny Diaz steps to the mic radiating massive "us against the world" energy. Coming off a historic ACC Championship, Diaz clears the air and turns the page on quarterback Darian Mensah's high-profile, late-summer transfer portal jump to Miami. Manny makes it explicitly clear: he loves the fact that the national media is already counting the Blue Devils out, and his roster is primed to shatter expectations yet again. Wake Forest head coach Jake Dickert also crashes radio row to break down his heavy, rapid-fire indoctrination into the unique dynamics of North Carolina's Big Four football landscape during his debut season in Winston-Salem. Dickert discusses how he is maintaining the Demon Deacons' core "built in the dark" mantra following a spectacular 9-win campaign capped off by an authoritative Mayo Bowl victory over SEC competition. His QB, Gio Lopez, follows up with discussing the reset button he hit to land with his old coordinator and getting back to enjo

Day 2 of ACC Kickoff in Charlotte is in the books. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sit down with Commissioner Jim Phillips, Clemson's Dabo Swinney, BC's Bill O'Brien, and a massive media roundtable. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Giglio's smoke alarm troubles 09:00 - ACC's Jim Phillips 26:30 - Housekeeping 33:00 - Wes Durham & Roddy Jones 1:18:00 - Clemson's Dabo Swinney 1:29:00 - Eric Mac Lain & Kelly Gramlich 1:42:00 - BC's Bill O'Brien 1:55:00 - Hey Joe The show opens recounting a disastrous night at their local Airbnb, where a faulty, chirping smoke alarm kept Giglio awake for hours while Ovies slept like a baby — all thanks to a relentless pour of bourbon from the bartender at the legendary Thirsty Beaver. Once the coffee kicks in, the guys welcome ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips straight to the radio row desk. It has officially been five years since Phillips took the helm of the conference, guiding the league through some of the most litigious, turbulent waters in the history of college athletics. Phillips reflects on his half-decade tenure and explains why the ACC is finally experiencing a rare moment of structural calm — or at least as calm as things can possibly be in the modern sports landscape. He also breaks down the evolving mechanics of the expanded College Football Playoff and shares his newfound, genuine fandom for the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney joins the show for an expansive conversation on longevity. As the longest-tenured coach in the ACC, Dabo details how he has maintained his program's culture through the relentless ups and downs of the transfer portal and NIL era to keep the Tigers permanently in the national conversation. The Clemson deep-dive continues as Eric Mac Lain from the ACC Network jumps on the microphones to evaluate the Tigers' true ceiling, while openly admitting why he continues to harbor a major soft spot for Dave Doeren's NC State Wolfpack squad. Finally, the show transforms into an elite broadcast booth roundtable. Longtime colleagues Wes Durham and Roddy Jones crash the table to do what they do best: shoot the breeze and deliver an unfiltered chat about college football. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc

Live from ACC Kickoff in Charlotte! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are on location with Dave Doeren, CJ Bailey, Jimbo Fisher, ACC Senior VP Michael Strickland, and more... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - ACC "Talking Season" is here! 10:00 - Top ACC Kickoff storylines 39:00 - Housekeeping 42:00 - Dave Doeren 54:00 - CJ Bailey 1:06:00 - Duke Scott 1:14:00 - Isaiah Shirley 1:25:00 - ACC Football VP Strickland 1:46:00 - Jimbo Fisher 2:04:00 - Canes odds and ends "Talking Season" has officially arrived in the Queen City, and the microphones are hot. Broadcasting from radio row at the 2026 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lead off by grading ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips' annual opening forum. Facing a relentless barrage of questions regarding the turbulent legal landscape, revenue-sharing, and future expansions, Phillips handled the room with an impressive, seasoned poise that shows just how much he has evolved into the conference's anchor. Then, CBS Sports college football insider Chip Patterson drops by the desk to map out the primary national storylines and dark-horse contenders shaping up ahead of August camp. Next, it’s a full-blown Wolfpack takeover at the radio row table. NC State head coach Dave Doeren swoops by to raid the official OG media bourbon stash before giving an honest assessment of his team. Doeren dives into the immense development of quarterback CJ Bailey as he enters a crucial Year 3 leading the offense, and details how the defensive unit is working to restore the ferocious, turnover-heavy identity that defines his program. Speaking of the signal-caller, CJ Bailey joins the show right after his coach. Bailey pulls back the curtain on his high-profile offseason decision to bypass the open market, stay fiercely loyal to Raleigh, and outlines his active, personal role in hitting the phone lines to recruit elite portal talent to the 919. To cut through the bureaucratic fog, ACC Senior Vice President of Football Michael Strickland pulls up a chair to explain the league's brand-new conference tiebreaker rules to the guys like they're five years old. Strickland breaks down the evolution of the modern bowl landscape and reveals the secret, highly political requests head coaches make when schedules are being drawn up behind closed doors. Plus, former Florida State national champion head coach Jimbo Fisher takes an epic walk down memory lane with Giglio, re-evaluating the historical legacy of the terrifyingly dominant Seminole teams from a decade ago. Finally, the guys look away from the field to check the ice, reacting to the official Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 schedule drop and find amusement in how owner Tom Dundon stays in the news cycle. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection

Will the last major of the year look like the US Open? Wyndham Clark is the hottest golfer on the planet, including his win at Shinnecock. Will that translate to another major win? Josh Goodson, Bennett Johnson and Joe Giglio break down their best bets for The Open Championship, including First Round Leader picks, Top 20s and tournament winners. #theopen #britishopen #gambling #sports #golf #theopenchampionship #raleigh #ncsports #pgatour TIMESTAMPS: 04:00 - Course layout, comparisons 18:00 - FRL bets 24:00 - Top 20 picks 38:00 - Winners 46:00 - Longshots 49:30 - Who didn't we talk about that could win OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The baseline strategy for global streaming platforms has officially been rewritten, and it is entirely driven by fear of a single competitor: YouTube. On this edition of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos lead off with the bizarre debut of the MLB Home Run Derby exclusively on Netflix. Despite paying a massive premium to enter the live sports ecosystem, Netflix’s presentation felt completely invisible to the casual sports fan. So why is Netflix reversing its historical stance to sprint into live sports, video podcasts, and vertical video interfaces? It is a direct defensive scramble against YouTube’s absolute monopoly on time spent on consumer screens. However, the guys argue the entire pivot is doomed to fail unless Netflix abandons its stubbornness and introduces a completely free, ad-supported tier. OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Then, the conversation transitions to the pitch, where Major League Soccer is actively dropping the ball. With the World Cup currently taking over the continent, MLS has completely failed to capitalize on the single greatest domestic soccer moment in modern history due to restrictive streaming walls. From the pitch to the octagon, the guys evaluate Conor McGregor’s latest high-profile UFC rug pull and what it means for Endeavor's long-term pay-per-view metrics. Plus, they audit the sports media ledger to ask the definitive financial question: exactly how much value does a transactional titan like Adam Schefter bring to ESPN's bottom line, and are newsbreakers worth the massive check? Finally, they bring it back home to the Triangle, sorting through the latest broadcast speculation surrounding the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this special Monday edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio throw open the digital doors to answer your burning questions, but they lead off by getting asking their own question...why are we still having the exact same bad-faith arguments about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA month after month? And why has the league’s leadership completely failed to put the fire out? To parse the noise, USA Today senior women's sports reporter and co-host of The Women's Basketball Podcast Mitch Northam steps up to the microphone. Then, the mailbag transitions back to its usual antics. For instance, EA Sports just walked straight into a wall of its own making after triggered an unprecedented community revolt by locking offline College Football 27 progression modes behind paywalls. Meanwhile, former UNC standout Caleb Wilson is putting on a show during NBA Summer League and it's only solidifying points local fans and this podcast have been making about him since he showed up in Chapel Hill. Plus! World Cup knockout stage conspiracies, more questions about the Carolina Hurricanes, James Bond movies, and some technical questions about sports radio. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Stanley Cup officially received it's permanent Carolina Hurricanes update, but instead of celebrating the depth of the roster, the hockey world is obsessing over a family tree. On this edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive straight into the viral storm swirling around Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon. Then, they transition back to the pitch, addressing a lingering stack of mailbag letters regarding the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup exit. Even with the team knocked out, the macro takes regarding the systemic failures of American soccer development are still flying hot and heavy. Plus, the guys embrace full summer offseason protocols, working through a hilarious list of listener-submitted Mt. Rushmore prompts before checking the temperature of a deeply amused local fan base on the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are live from the brand-new downtown Wilson Ballpark for a day game! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio parse the USMNT exit, map out Panthers camp, and tour the Warbirds' new home. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - We're live to tape in Wilson 04:00 - USMNT takes coming in hot 13:00 - Possible development fixes for soccer 33:00 - Housekeeping 39:00 - Carolina Panthers Camp Preview 1:11:00 - Warbirds GM David Lawrence 1:27:00 - Gordon Miller 1:39:00 - Hey Joe The smell of hot dogs, cold beer, and mid-summer day baseball is in the air. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio pack up the studio gear and hit the highway, broadcasting live from the spectacular, brand-new downtown Wilson Ballpark as the Single-A Wilson Warbirds treat the 252 crowd to some afternoon minor league action. The guys lead off the show by handling the post-mortem on the U.S. Men's National Team exiting the World Cup. While the reactive national headlines are dripping with standard hot takes, Joe and Joe dive into some institutional issues affecting the sport in this country. Is a Round of 32 ceiling simply as good as it's ever going to get on the global stage? The guys question whether the entire American pay-to-play youth system needs a radical, grass-roots infrastructure overhaul if the country ever wants to develop elite, homegrown difference-makers. Then, the "offseason protocols" get a major jolt as NFL training camps loom just two weeks away. Because the Carolina Panthers are playing in the annual Hall of Fame game, they get a massive head start on the rest of the league. Mike Kaye, NFL Insider for the Charlotte Observer, jumps on the podcast to break down the crucial roster battles and what to actually expect from camp. Finally, we celebrate local baseball evolution as Wilson Warbirds General Manager David Lawrence joins the microphones. David shares the fascinating logistics of moving the franchise away from Zebulon's historic Five County Stadium to plant roots in a cutting-edge, highly walkable $70 million facility right in the heart of downtown Wilson. The guys talk about the massive shift in minor league infrastructure expectations and why this brand-new ballpark hits it completely out of the park for Eastern North Carolina. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="h

On this edition of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos lead off with the fallout from the U.S. Men's National Team exiting the World Cup. With their primary cash cow knocked out, broadcast partner FOX has essentially resorted to begging American audiences to stay tuned into the tournament. The plea is fundamentally insulting to modern soccer consumers. Thanks to a flattened sports media ecosystem where international stars are more accessible than ever, fans don't need a corporate network to manufactured interest. But the exit exposes a glaring development question: when will America actually produce the cross-over "dudes" capable of carrying a deep tournament run? From sports broadcasting to the tech sector, Microsoft is shedding jobs and divesting independent studios. In other words, the Xbox is in shambles and likely going the way of Sega. Plus, the guys track the quiet, massive retraction of gambling and sportsbook operators from the original content vertical. Why are the digital betting giants abandoning specialized shoulder programming and returning strictly to traditional ad-spot buying? Finally, they turn to Hollywood to evaluate the creative and financial stagnation of the superhero movie business as audiences increasingly reject assembly-line blockbusters. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The USMNT is truly the center of attention at the World Cup! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the Folarin Balogun FIFA shocker and analyze the Hurricanes' quiet free agency. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - FIFA is shady? NO WAY! 06:00 - Balogun story has everything 27:00 - Housekeeping 38:00 - Oronde Ash on USMNT cycles paying off 1:17:00 - Canes offseason explained 1:29:00 - Lightning Round 1:40:00 - Hey Joe The global soccer stage is messy, bureaucratic, hyper-political, and wrapped in controversy — which means the United States Men's National Team has officially and completely arrived at the absolute big boy table of international football. The news that FIFA has officially suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red-card ban, clearing him to suit up for the USMNT's monumental knockout stage matchup against Belgium, is a story that has absolutely everything. Intense international backroom politics, wild accusations of corruption, bizarre rules interpretations, and an unprecedented level of collective VAR hatred. The guys parse the madness and explain why manipulating the system to get your star striker back is the ultimate proof that America finally knows how to play the off-field game. To discuss the actual on-field product, Senior OG Soccer Correspondent Oronde Ash steps into the studio. Oronde breaks down the tape on how the U.S. is executing under immense pressure and offers a deep tactical breakdown of exactly why this specific group is discovering unprecedented success in this World Cup cycle. Then, we transition from the pitch back to the ice, where the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes have remained remarkably quiet since the opening bell of NHL Free Agency. Joe and Joe issue a calm reality check to a restless fan base. Under general manager Eric Tulsky, the Hurricanes are doing exactly what they always do — playing it incredibly smart. With the bulk of their championship roster already locked under contract, Tulsky is actively refusing to participate in an unrestricted free-agent market that has gone completely off the charts with reckless overpays. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve

Comcast is officially spinning out NBCUniversal. Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down the fallout for sports rights fees and expose the harsh reality behind iHeartMedia's latest layoffs. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join The guys lead off with Comcast's massive decision to completely spin out the bulk of the NBCUniversal empire into a standalone, publicly traded entity. Joe and Demetri map out the two competing schools of thought on what happens next. The first, most obvious target is streaming giant Netflix stepping in to scoop up NBCU's elite legacy assets — instantly absorbing the film studios, global theme park footprint, and massive live sports properties like the NFL to cement their ecosystem. The second scenario features a newly independent NBCUniversal attempting an aggressive acquisition sprint of its own — a play that would require a mountain of capital they simply might not have without Comcast's cash-generating broadband backing. Then, the conversation transitions to a brutally honest post-mortem on the broadcast radio sector. Another massive wave of layoffs has torn through iHeartMedia, decimating local sports and talk programming across the country. Joe and Demetri explore why this specific round of cuts seems to have completely broken even the most hardened, optimistic radio consultants. Plus, the guys pivot to the tech world to offer some grim observations regarding the final, quiet death of physical video game media and the corporate squeeze of the all-digital console marketplace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from the Empire Eats World Cup watch party in downtown Raleigh! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio gear up for USMNT knockout drama and parse a quiet day of NHL Free Agency for the Carolina Hurricanes. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Broadcasting live from the outdoor courtyard nestled between Sitti and Gravy, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lean into international knockout drama for a special remote edition of the show, courtesy of our friends at Empire Eats. Ahead of the USMNT's massive World Cup Round of 32 knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Joe’s dad rolls through the live show to give his first-person travel log after trekking through the tournament hubs of Atlanta and Miami to witness the global spectacle firsthand. Then, the conversation pivots heavily back to the ice as the NHL Free Agency window officially opens. While teams across the league hand out astronomical contracts, the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes have remained silent on Day 1. The guys analyze why a quiet start is actually smart business: combination of tight internal contract situations, a notoriously soft unrestricted free-agent class, and management's refusal to drastically overpay for marginal roster upgrades immediately after lifting the Stanley Cup. However, "running it back" entirely isn't an option. With Frederik Andersen up in the air, the guys explore the one glaring area of concern that management must actively address through the trade market this summer — the goalie position. We wrap up the outdoor broadcast by plugging in the equipment to take your live reactions and voicemail drops on the OG Sports Phone! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The parade routes through downtown Raleigh are clear, the hangovers have subsided, and the hard sports business reality of summer has officially arrived. On this edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open up the floodgates on the OG Sports Phone. First up is the looming Carolina Hurricanes offseason. While the high of the championship remains, fans are already wrestling with Tom Dundon's ruthless, win-first roster philosophy. What happens to the blue line, and are we truly ready for the Brandon Bussi era in net? Then, the phone lines shift to the Queen City fallout. Following their conversation with Walker Mehl, the guys answer mailbag questions regarding the true emotional and strategic impact of the Charlotte Hornets trading face-of-the-franchise LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid. With the summer schedule heating up, they examine whether authentic World Cup fever has legitimately gripped the casual American fan base. We round things out with follow-up thoughts on the historic NC State vs. UNC December basketball matchup and more... OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade shakes North Carolina sports. Joe Ovies breaks down the Charlotte Hornets' reset, an NC State vs UNC December showdown, and some Stanley Cup lore. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - NC State vs UNC neutral site 06:00 - Don't get attached, Caniacs 12:00 - Dundon making the rounds 18:00 - Housekeeping 22:00 - Walker Mehl on Hornets trading Ball 59:00 - Keeping up with Lord Stanley 1:25:00 - Mt. Rushmore SZN 1:53:00 - Hey Joe Just when you thought the North Carolina sports landscape was going to quiet down for the summer, the Charlotte Hornets have officially executed a universe-altering trade, sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and a mountain of draft capital. LockedOn Hornets and WFNZ host Walker Mehl jumps on the line to break down the complex mental framework of moving on from the face of the organization. While LaMelo remains a divisive figure nationally, Queen City fans genuinely loved his flash — but if this hard reset means consistent playoff basketball under the new regime, the fan base will eventually heal. Then, we shift to the ice where the NHL offseason is officially underway ahead of the entry draft. Ovies issues a clear reality check to Caniacs celebrating the recent parade: do not get too attached to every face on this championship roster. Owner Tom Dundon has made it clear that his desire to keep winning far outweighs any local sentimentality, meaning "Business Tom" decisions are looming on the roster front. Plus, Carolina Hurricanes VP of Communications Mike Sundheim drops by the studio to pull back the curtain on the world's most famous trophy, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories about what actually happens during the Stanley Cup's local travel diary. Finally, Demetri Ravanos jumps on the microphones to officially initiate summer "offseason protocols." The guys take a meta dive into sports talk industry tropes to decide what belongs on the definitive "Mt. Rushmore of Mt. Rushmore Topics." We wrap it all up by checking the temperature of a shell-shocked state fan base on the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an

Heartbreak in Omaha as UNC baseball falls short of a title. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the Tar Heels' collapse, Rod Brind'Amour's HOF snub, and the NBA Draft... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - More UNC CWS sadness 12:00 - OG Sports Phone 23:00 - Housekeeping 27:30 - Brind'Amour HOF snub 43:00 - Roy Cooper OG Canes Correspondent 1:03:00 - NDA Draft 1:12:00 - NCYSA Director Bill Furjanic 1:23:00 - Hey Joe The absolute high of a Stanley Cup championship parade has given way to a heavy dose of reality across the Triangle sports landscape. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lead off with total bummer in Omaha. The Tar Heels baseball program saw their momentum completely evaporate in a disastrous 4th inning against Oklahoma, culminating in a spectacular run to the College World Series title for the Sooners. While you have to give all credit to Oklahoma, it leaves UNC fans staring down a frustrating, familiar question: when is this perennially successful baseball program finally going to break through and capture a national championship of their own? Then, we shift to the ice where the disrespect continues. Despite just coaching the Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup title, Rod Brind'Amour's 13-year wait for a Hockey Hall of Fame induction rolls on. The Class of 2026 committee announced its inductees — including first-ballot locks like Patrice Bergeron and Carey Price, but also raising eyebrows with the selections of Keith Tkachuk and Pekka Rinne. Joe and Joe parse the resumes: what gives with the continued omission of a two-time Selke winner and Cup captain while weaker resumes slide in? The guys explore the heavy politics in play. Plus, a massive shift in the NBA landscape on the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Miami Heat have officially executed a universe-altering blockbuster trade to land two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Herro and a mountain of draft picks. We evaluate the draft-night fallout and what it means for the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The parade routes are clean, the hangovers have subsided, and the Stanley Cup is officially making its rounds across the Triangle. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sorta kinda return to "normal" programming by tackling the massive backlog of national and local sports stories that took a backseat to hockey immortality. But there's plenty of hockey talk! The guys welcome former Carolina Hurricanes forward and 2006 Stanley Cup champion Erik Cole to the show. Cole shares his unique perspective on what makes a Rod Brind'Amour locker room tick, having played alongside Rod in the 2002 Final and won it all with Brind'Amour as his captain. Erik pulls back the curtain on the incredible, viral moment during Saturday's downtown Raleigh celebration where he and Rod stopped the parade route to embrace, beautifully bridging two legendary eras of franchise history. We also check in with OG Senior Social Media Correspondent Graham Hill, who has provided boots-on-the-ground reporting of tracking Lord Stanley's exploits through bars and breweries all over the 919. But the show leads off with an extended Lightning Round covering a massive weekend of sports. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Can UNC's spectacular pitching staff carry the Heels to a CWS title? 11:00 - World Cup is producing stellar storylines, but a central question looms — is the USMNT actually...good? 24:00 - Why was US Open crowd openly rooting for Wyndham Clark to lose? 32:30 - Dusty May takes Dallas Mavericks job. 42:00 - NHL Carousel 51:00 - Housekeeping 57:00 - Erik Cole interview 1:27:00 - Lord Stanley around town 1:53:00 - Hey Joe OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Winning the Stanley Cup should have put an end to the Lazy Canes Takes. Instead, some outside the market have doubled down on their doubts. UNC baseball has been to Omaha 13 times for the Men's College World Series. Is this finally it for the Tar Heels? If they win, how will they celebrate. James Giglio joins Joe Giglio to discuss these questions and more on a very special edition of the OG Mailbag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UNC eliminated West Virginia in the Men's College World Series and will advance to the championship round to face Oklahoma. The Tar Heels are making their third appearance in the title round and first since 2007. The World Cup expanded to 48 teams. The NCAA could learn from FIFA. It's a simple lesson: more is more. Alex Nunnally, Jaxon Lucas and Oronde Ash join Joe Giglio to discuss these topics and more on a jam-packed summer edition of the OG. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Canes media tour 19:29 - Garner legend Jaxon Lucas on the Men’s College World Series 33:09 - Oronde Ash on the World Cup expansion to 48 teams and what to make of hydrations breaks 1:03:00 - OG Sports Phone calls: The Canes’ “easy path,” Dylan from Chapel Hill callback, World Cup contenders as college basketball teams corrected* Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jordan Staal got more than the Conn Smythe for the Carolina Hurricanes' run to the Stanley Cup. An appreciation of the Canes' 37-year-old captain. The World Cup had a perfect day with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all taking turns on the center stage. Plus, the college equivalent of the traditional World Cup contenders. Hayes Permar joins Joe Giglio to discuss these topics and more. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Jordan Staal gets his flowers 38:00 - #HOUSEKEEPING 43:00 - The perfect World Cup day 49:00 - World Cup contenders as college teams 1:00:02 - Scotland the Brave 1:07:09 - Lightning Round OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: / @ogtrianglemedia OG Membership Channel: / @ogtrianglemedia The Rialto: https://therialto.com/ Soccer.com: https://www.soccer.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lord Stanley is officially back in Raleigh! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are joined in studio by Mike Maniscalco and Cory Lavalette to break down an unforgettable championship week. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Canes party on Glenwood 09:30 - Maniscalco in-studio 51:00 - Housekeeping 58:00 - Cory Lavalette on book, Canes offseason 1:24:00 - Hey Joe Has anyone slept since Sunday? The party officially ignited on Glenwood South on Monday night as the players made their triumphant return from Las Vegas, setting the stage for what will be a massive, unforgettable championship parade through downtown Raleigh this Saturday. Canes TV play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco joins the guys in studio to share his perspective from calling the Stanley Cup Final, taking listeners directly onto the ice and inside the room for the chaotic, emotional moments immediately after the team hoisted the Cup. Plus, Cory Lavalette from the North State Journal drops by to gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book, Perfect Storm: The Carolina Hurricanes' Incredible Run to the 2026 Stanley Cup, releasing on June 30th through Triumph Books, detailing what it was like documenting this historic team in real time. The guys also look ahead at the macro landscape of this franchise. With a core featuring the lethal Hall-Stankoven-Blake line and a culture permanently cemented by Rod Brind'Amour breaking through as a championship head coach, everyone is in agreement: because of how this roster is structurally built, this feels like the absolute beginning of an era rather than the end of a window. We clear out the phone lines on the OG Sports Phone to celebrate with exhausted Caniacs OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes are 2026 Stanley Cup Champions! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a historic Game 6 win as Rod Brind'Amour comes full circle 20 years later. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ The drought is over. Twenty years after Rod Brind'Amour captained the Carolina Hurricanes to their first title in 2006, he has led them back to the mountain top as head coach. Broadcasting live from a state of absolute euphoria from The Rialto immediately following the final horn of Game 6, OG After Dark processes the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup Championship. The story of the clincher was the relentless production of the Hall-Stankoven-Blake line, which capped off a historic playoff run with Taylor Hall lighting the lamp in the first and Jackson Blake sealing the momentum in the second. But the emotional heart of this run remains Brandon Bussi. A journeyman goalie who entered Game 3 in relief and never looked back, Bussi delivered a legendary performance in Game 6 to etch his name into Hurricanes lore forever. We dive into the legacy of Rod Brind'Amour, what this second title means for the city of Raleigh and North Carolina sports overall, and wrap it up with an extended edition of the OG Sports Phone to hear from a fan base 20 years in the making. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Stanley Cup Final isn't the only thing catching fire. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio clear out the OG Mailbag to tackle the Sorsby NCAA collapse, NC State vs LSU, and a bizarre UNC FOIA situation. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Shaping young minds 04:00 - Ovies going to Vegas? 09:00 - Sorsby drama 24:00 - NC State vs. LSU 37:00 - Jordon's "BANiversary" 42:00 - Scheyer NBA rumors 47:00 - World Cup? The Stanley Cup Final has completely dominated the Triangle, but while the Hurricanes fight for hockey immortality, the rest of the sports world has dissolved into absolute "take brain" on a bunch of other news. The guys lead off with Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby hitting critical mass this week following a shocking court injunction. Despite admitting to placing thousands of sports wagers — including bets on his own team while at Indiana — the court order allows Sorsby to play this season, completely freezing the NCAA's eligibility ban. Joe and Joe parse the hyperbole from reality: Is there a legitimate, structural solution to pull college football out of this Wild West era, or do the sport's central power brokers actively prefer the lawless landscape? Speaking of major athletic department drama, a legal battle is quietly brewing between Raleigh and Baton Rouge. NC State is officially investigating potential claims against LSU over the messy, rapid departure of men's basketball coach Will Wade. Is there actual legal recourse regarding whether LSU improperly induced Wade to breach his contract, or is Wolfpack leadership simply trying to save face over a poorly negotiated buyout structure in the first place? Plus, the guys dive into a bizarre public-records side hustle in Chapel Hill. Jordon Hudson, girlfriend of Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick, has been sending a barrage of intense FOIA requests to top UNC administrators regarding internal communications and "banned" rumors. Why is she turning a public-records microscope on the very institution that employs her partner, and how much of a distraction does this become for Belichick's long-term future? We wrap things up by looking at the speculative whispers connecting Duke's Jon Scheyer to the NBA, and empty out the voicemail machine on the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/joi

The Carolina Hurricanes are exactly one win away from sports immortality! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a historic 4-2 Game 5 masterpiece as Raleigh explodes... OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ Broadcasting live from a completely unhinged, electric Lenovo Center immediately following the final horn of Game 5, OG After Dark breaks down a dominant 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights to take a commanding 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. The storybook run began right out of the gate with the captain. Jordan Staal got Raleigh on the board first, netting his staggering 6th goal in the first 5 games of this Final series — a historic feat that hasn't been accomplished in the NHL since 1956. But the true magic belonged to a spectacular second-period surge where the Hurricanes completely exercised their past demons and put the absolute hammer down on Vegas. Andrei Svechnikov broke a tense 1-1 tie with a lethal power-play sniper shot, followed by Sebastian Aho finally cracking Carter Hart to push the lead to 3-1. Svechnikov then put the definitive exclamation point on the night in the third period, lighting the lamp for his second power-play goal of the evening to ultimately seal the deal. And how about Brandon Bussi!? He continued ice-cold composure in the crease, and how this franchise is now just 60 minutes away from hoisting the silver polish exactly 20 years after their iconic 2006 championship. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is a reported $60 million price tag worth it for a licensed property, or has traditional media backed itself into a corner it can't afford to escape? Just one week after Front Office Sports reported that ESPN is bracing for another painful round of layoffs targeting front-facing, on-air talent, news leaks that the network is actively negotiating a massive, multi-million dollar extension to keep The Pat McAfee Show in-house. Joe and Demetri parse the critical case for and against this massive valuation. Because ESPN merely licenses the show rather than owning its intellectual property, it begs a much larger structural question: Has ESPN's internal digital media strategy fumbled so severely over the last decade that paying an astronomical premium to keep McAfee in their ecosystem is better for their bottom line than allowing him to go completely independent? OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Stanley Cup Final is tied 2-2! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a massive 5-3 Game 4 win as Jordan Staal and Brandon Bussi protect home ice for the Hurricanes. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ The Stanley Cup Final is officially tied up at 2-2! OG After Dark is live following an absolute classic Game 4. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour made the bold strategic decision to start Brandon Bussi in net while designating veteran Freddie Andersen as the EBUG. Bussi held the line and helped the Hurricanes survive another heavy second-period push from Vegas that momentarily tied the game at 3-3. But the night belonged to the captain. Jordan Staal continued his historic, legendary Cup run, lighting the lamp twice to push his total to a staggering 5 goals in 4 games. His second tally restored a 4-3 lead, setting the stage for Nikolaj Ehlers to slide home a thrilling, ice-cold empty-net goal to cement the 5-3 final scoreline. Canes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco reports live from Vegas, while Luke DeCock joins later in the show. We wrap it up by opening the floodgates on the OG Sports Phone to celebrate an unforgettable night of hockey with a loud, ecstatic late-night Triangle fan base... OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are back from Las Vegas with a definitive verdict: it's time for Rod Brind'Amour to ride the bus with Brandon Bussi. Plus, UNC baseball makes the CWS and a massive MLB to Raleigh update... OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Time to ride Bussi 21:30 - Explaining the Danhausen "Canes Curse" 35:30 - Housekeeping 43:00 - UNC to CWS 51:30 - New MLB Raleigh investor? 1:03:00 - Vegas debrief 1:28:30 - Hey Joe Fresh off the flight back from Las Vegas, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio have had plenty of time to think about it, and they are officially ready to ride the bus with Brandon Bussi. The conversation surrounding Freddie Andersen is reaching a boiling point. While you can parse his performance in many ways, the bottom line is clear: allowing 12 goals on 65 shots so far in the Stanley Cup Final means something has to give. Rod Brind'Amour played the situation perfectly in Game 3, letting Andersen finish the second period before turning the keys over to Bussi. Given Bussi's ice-cold composure, including that penalty shot stop on Mitch Marner, he has earned the nod for Game 4. It is an incredibly high-stakes risk, but history shows that a goaltending shakeup can completely alter the direction of a Hurricanes playoff run. Plus, explaining the bizarre "wrestler curse" that currently has Caniacs sweating bullets. Then, we pivot to a massive day in local sports business and diamonds. The Tar Heels are officially heading back to the College World Series in Omaha! Meanwhile, the dream of Major League Baseball in the Triangle just got a major shot of adrenaline as a massive new investor has officially entered the MLB to Raleigh expansion sweepstakes. We wrap things up with a Vegas debrief and emptying out the voicemail box on the OG Sports Phone to hear exactly how the Triangle fan base is feeling ahead of a pivotal Game 4. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A truly historic, heroic effort ends in double overtime heartbreak. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a wild 5-4 Game 3 loss as Vegas takes a 2-1 series lead. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ An absolute, heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster on the strip. Broadcasting live immediately following the double overtime final horn of Game 3, OG After Dark handles the chaotic fallout of a record-breaking night, as the Carolina Hurricanes' historic third-period rally falls just short in a devastating 5-4 2OT loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, resulting in a 2-1 series deficit. Trailing 4-0 after a brutal second period that saw Mitch Marner score a natural hat trick, Rod Brind'Amour inserted Brandon Bussi into the crease to start the third. Bussi instantly altered the game by stopping a Marner penalty shot, setting the stage for an absolute miracle. The Canes blitzed Vegas for 3 goals in 39 seconds—officially the fastest three goals scored by one team in a Stanley Cup Final—via Jordan Martinook, Taylor Hall, and Jordan Staal. Carolina eventually tied it 4-4 to force overtime. Ultimately, puck luck proved to be a cruel thing in the second extra frame. Jordan Martinook couldn't quite get his stick down on a defensive play, allowing a Shea Theodore shot to take an unfortunate bounce off Bussi's leg pad and into the back of the net to end an all-time classic. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth Jarvis scores the overtime winner to tie the Stanley Cup Final 1-1 against Vegas! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a legendary Game 2 comeback victory over the Golden Knights OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ The Cardiac Canes have pulled off the ultimate season-saving escape! Broadcasting live from Lenovo Center immediately following the epic overtime final horn of Game 2, OG After Dark tries to process an absolutely legendary 4-3 rollercoaster victory. The Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in OT, avoiding a devastating 0-2 deficit and evening up the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1 before the series shifts to the desert. Down 2-0 in the third period, the Canes sparked a furious rally as Logan Stankoven and Mark Jankowski scored just roughly two minutes apart to tie it. Then, a failed Vegas replay challenge handed Carolina a power play, allowing captain Jordan Staal to tip home a Shayne Gostisbehere blast for a dramatic 3-2 lead. True to form, Vegas didn't go quietly, crashing the net for a late Mark Stone equalizer to force a 3-3 tie heading into overtime. But in the extra frame, it was Seth Jarvis who cemented his place in franchise lore, burying the clutch game-winner to send Raleigh into absolute hysteria. Ryan Didoshak from YouTube’s HotGarbageSports joins the desk live to map out the X's and O's of how the Hurricanes finally broke through the Knights' heavy structural forecheck. Plus, Canes TV play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco. We wrap it up by blowing out the phone lines on the OG Sports Phone. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are live from Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh ahead of a massive Game 2! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the Stanley Cup Final with Sara Civian and Tim Healy. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are taking over downtown Raleigh! The guys are broadcasting live from Marbles Kids Museum — brought to you by our friends at The Butcher's Market — as the city transforms Moore Square into the ultimate Stanley Cup Final watch party headquarters. The guys kick off the show exploring the deep local roots of the franchise, highlighting the unique relationship between Marbles and the Carolina Hurricanes that has helped foster a generation of hockey fans in the Triangle. Then, the brilliant Sara Civian slides behind the microphone to preview a pivotal Game 2 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. To discuss just how far the sport has come regionally, former NC State IcePack head coach Tim Healy joins the desk. Tim shares incredible insights on the booming state of college club and youth hockey in North Carolina, the sudden demand for sheets of ice, and how a championship run alters the local athletic landscape forever. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A heartbreaker at Lenovo Center. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a wild, 9-goal rollercoaster as Vegas nabs a 5-4 Game 1 win over the Hurricanes. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ A stunning, frustrating start to the ultimate round. Broadcasting live from Lenovo Center immediately following the final horn of Game 1, OG After Dark breaks down a 5-4 rollercoaster loss for the Carolina Hurricanes, who drop the opener to the Vegas Golden Knights and cede home-ice advantage. This game was a certified epic filled with wild swings. The Canes jumped out to a dream 2-0 lead off two Nikolaj Ehlers strikes, watched it vanish in the second, and leaned on captain Jordan Staal to stop the bleeding. After Brett Howden put Vegas up early in the third, Shayne Gostisbehere brought the roof down by burying a loose puck off a face-off to tie it 4-4 with 8:41 left. Ultimately, the game was decided on the dots. With just 3:24 left in regulation, Tomas Hertl won a critical face-off, found space, and took a feed from Colton Sissons to bang the game-winner past Freddie Andersen. We open up the lines on the OG Sports Phone to handle the high-anxiety postgame fallout and frantic reactions from Canes fans. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The gang from 96 Rock is BACK. Demetri Ravanos gathers Salt, Foster, and Crash to share the wild, untold stories of the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup run. 5:04 - 2006 vs 2026 in Raleigh 7:18 - Chopper Harrison created Caniacs 10:34 - When did you start to believe? 15:32 - 96.1 The Cup 16:14 - Cane Vic talk 23:22 - Okay, back to 96.1 The Cup 34:42 - How did Crash end up in the Stanley Cup photo 43:00 - Hey, remember let’s go Canes? 45:20 - Seeing players in the real world 47:44 - The Reverse-icane 49:43 - Carolina hockey in 2026 vs. 2006 57:35 - This will not happen again in Triangle radio Twenty years ago, the Carolina Hurricanes shocked the hockey world by bringing the Stanley Cup to Raleigh. Right in the dead center of that historic, chaotic run was 96 Rock and the legendary morning show "Salt & Demetri The Greek." In this special one-off presentation on OG Triangle Media, Demetri Ravanos steps back into the host seat and gathers his old colleagues — Salt, Foster, and Crash — for an epic reunion to tell the stories you've heard on the air, and a whole lot of legendary ones you haven't until now. From rebranding the entire station as "96.1 The Cup," to driving a complete jalopy of a car all the way up to Buffalo just to antagonize Sabres fans during the Eastern Conference Finals, the guys look back at a time when a bunch of rock radio hosts who had absolutely no business talking hockey suddenly became the exact lens through which thousands of Triangle fans experienced a championship. They wrap up the reunion by pulling back the curtain on how they somehow managed to end up directly on the ice celebrating with the team the night Lord Stanley officially arrived in North Carolina. Whether you listened every morning two decades ago or you're just learning about the wild history of Raleigh radio, this is a must-watch trip down memory lane. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Stanley Cup Final is here, but the ticket prices are a total nightmare. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the matchup with John Forslund, welcome Bomani Jones to the show, and take a look at UNC and ECU baseball heading in different directions. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 05:00 - Canes watch party details 07:00 - Ticket prices are INSANE 27:00 - Forslund on Canes vs Knights 50:00 - Housekeeping 54:00 - Bomani Jones convo 1:26:00 - NCAA baseball 1:46:00 - Hey Joe The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Triangle is officially at the center of the hockey universe. But before the puck even drops, fans are feeling the burn at the box office. Ovies & Giglio field your calls on the OG Sports Phone regarding massive ticket price sticker shock and do their best to explain why this is a completely different beast than 20 years ago — driven by a massive local population explosion, a mature hockey culture, and the post-pandemic obsession with premium "experience" spending. To discuss how much the local landscape has shifted over the last two decades, legendary broadcaster John Forslund joins the show. John breaks down the evolution of the Raleigh sports market before giving his definitive breakdown of Canes vs. Vegas. Then, the brilliant Bomani Jones pulls up to look back at his iconic 2006 ESPN Page 2 column, "In Search of Canes Fans," and how the national perception of North Carolina hockey has flipped. Bomani also dives into the NBA Finals, how social media algorithms trap fans in a loop of constant nostalgia, making it impossible for older generations to actually appreciate the elite level of play on the court today. Finally, we shift to the diamond for the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The North Carolina Tar Heels look like a certified wagon on their march to the Super Regionals, while across town, Elliott Avent’s legendary career at NC State comes to an end in an oddly fitting, emotional fashion. Like, subscribe, and review the show! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor

The 20-year wait is officially OVER! Live from Lenovo Center immediately following the handshake line, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio celebrate the Hurricanes winning the Eastern Conference Finals. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ The wait is officially over. The Carolina Hurricanes collected their 3rd Prince of Wales Trophy, but everyone knows that's not the ultimate goal. The Canes have 4 more wins to go. Broadcasting live immediately following the final horn of Game 5, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a historic night for North Carolina sports. Now Rod Brind'Amour is looking to do what he did as captain twenty years ago—this time from behind the bench. The celebration is just beginning, but the ultimate prize looms. The guys offer a quick, definitive look ahead to a massive Stanley Cup Final matchup against Las Vegas. The OG Sports Phone lines are completely melting down with pure, unadulterated late-night euphoria. Grab a beverage, join the chat, and let’s celebrate a trip to the Stanley Cup Final! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The OG Mailbag is wide open to answer your biggest questions. What happens if the SEC officially leaves the NCAA, and why is the new ACC basketball schedule a complete mess? Plus, the Stanley Cup playoff run has brought out some truly atrocious national commentary. The guys filter through the noise to highlight why the national media's Carolina Hurricanes takes are so consistently terrible, and what they continue to get wrong about this roster's identity. Then, we double down on the ongoing regional warfare. Following up on the Major League Baseball expansion discourse, the guys dive deeper into Raleigh vs. Charlotte, mapping out the corporate backing, local fan culture, and why the Triangle refuses to back down. We wrap things up by hitting your listener-submitted questions on life, sports, and everything in between. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are live from The Veil Brewing Co. in Richmond with a trunk full of OG Lime and OG Lite! Plus, Ovies goes off on Charlotte media's outdated MLB expansion takes. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ The road trip is officially on! The guys packed up a trunk full of OG Lime and OG Lite, drove up the Interstate, and settled in for a live show at The Veil Brewing Co. in Richmond, Virginia to hang out with our VA listeners. The guys open up the show by looking back at the Eastern Conference Finals and serving up a delicious dish of "Old Takes Exposed." With the Canes sitting on a 3-1 series lead, it's time to laugh at the national media narratives that wrote off Carolina's defense. Plus, the guys dive into Canadian hockey culture to explain why fans in Toronto and Montreal actually actively hurt their own franchises with overwhelming pressure. Then, things get heated. Ovies unloads on Charlotte's WFNZ radio over their recent, deeply flawed discussion surrounding Major League Baseball expansion. The Charlotte media is relying on ancient, outdated economic data regarding the Triangle market, but the real issue is their completely antiquated thinking that professional sports teams are only allowed to exist in Charlotte. The guys break down why a Raleigh-Durham MLB bid is a massive threat to the Queen City. Finally, we empty out the queue of leftover OG Sports Phone calls from the Game 4 overtime aftermath as Canes fans brace themselves for a massive, potential series-clinching Game 5 back at Lenovo Center. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A 1st period blitz and a Freddie Andersen shutout has the Carolina Hurricanes just one win away from the Stanley Cup Final! OG After Dark breaks down a wild Game 4 road victory in Montreal. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ The Carolina Hurricanes have a commanding 3-1 stranglehold on the Eastern Conference Finals! Broadcasting live immediately following the final horn of Game 4, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a clinical, high-intensity road victory over the Montreal Canadiens that puts Carolina just one win away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals to face Las Vegas. Sebastian Aho carried all of his momentum from his Game 3 OT screen to notch Carolina’s first power play goal of the entire series. That was quickly followed by a classic Jordan Staal redirect and a Logan Stankoven goal that completely silenced the Bell Centre. Canes TV play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco and OG Media Senior Canes Correspondent Luke DeCock join the desk to discuss it all and look ahead to Friday night's potential clincher in Raleigh. Plus, we handle your ecstatic, late-night calls on the OG Sports Phone. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche got swept by Vegas, sparking the President's Trophy curse debate all over again. Plus, the guys are live to tape from Raleigh Country Club ahead of the UNC Health Championship! OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Avalanche swept 07:00 - "...but we didn't REALLY get swept" 11:00 - Everybody hates OKC 17:00 - Able "back" to UNC 21:00 - Housekeeping 26:00 - Golfer Austin Hitt convo 36:00 - UNC Health Championship 49:00 - Mitch Northam convo 01:06:00 - Adam Lee Decker 1:23:00 - Hey Joe The biggest shockwave in sports comes out of the desert, where Las Vegas pulled off a jaw-dropping sweep of the Colorado Avalanche. The meltdown officially brings back the ultimate hockey question: Is winning the President's Trophy a certified Stanley Cup curse? To make matters funnier, the Avalanche and the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers have both claimed within the span of a single week that they didn't really get swept. The guys discuss this modern sports coping mechanism and look back at whether Canes coach Rod Brind'Amour was actually on to something with his infamous post-sweep comments a couple of years ago. Elsewhere, Giglio has officially punched his ticket on the "can't stand Oklahoma City" bandwagon. He pulls no punches in explaining exactly why their aesthetic and style of play is the absolute worst version of basketball on television right now. Then, USA Today's Mitch Northam (and host of the Women's Basketball Pod) jumps on the show. Mitch breaks down the latest political and athletic hurdles surrounding the SCORE Act, and shares his heavy, unique perspective covering the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte following the sudden, tragic passing of NASCAR star Kyle Busch. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TNT and ESPN love showing reaction shots from arena watch parties during the playoffs. So why haven't the Carolina Hurricanes hosted one at Lenovo Center when the team is on the road? Some of it is contractual (they do have an official partner with a local chain), and fans should expect an official arena watch event if the Canes make the Stanley Cup Final. However, a lot of the reasons for the lack of centralized watch parties has to do with the makeup of the Triangle. Ovies and Demetri discuss those dynamics before switching over to how the Canes impacted coverage of college baseball, FOX's World Cup strategy, "Enhanced Games" and more... OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes outshot Montreal by a mile, survived 30+ blocked shots, and finally broke through Jakub Dobeš in OT. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a wild Game 3 victory with the help of Canes play by play voice Mike Maniscalco and Ryan Didoshak of Hot Garbage Sports. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ They did it again! The Carolina Hurricanes, who now hold a 2-1 Eastern Conference Finals lead over the Montreal Canadiens. This one was an absolute test of patience. The Hurricanes dominated possession and outshot Montreal by a massive, wide margin, but the Canadiens threw absolutely everything in the line of fire—blocking over 30 shots on the night. Combined with an incredible, high-wire goaltending performance from Jakub Dobeš, it felt like the puck would simply never cross the line. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nikolaj Ehlers calls game! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a thrilling OT winner in Game 2 to even the Eastern Conference Finals at 1-1 heading to Montreal. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ Series tied. No panic. Live from Lenovo Center immediately following the final horn, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a massive, thrilling OT win for the Carolina Hurricanes to even the Eastern Conference Finals at 1-1 against the Montreal Canadiens thanks to an epic game-winner from Nikolaj Ehlers. After getting bitten by Montreal’s high-end skill in the opener, Rod Brind'Amour’s squad completely got back to the defensive identity and Freddie Andersen made key saves in crucial moments. Canes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco joins the show live from the arena and of course your calls on the OG Sports Phone as the series officially shifts to Montreal. Like, subscribe, and review the show! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The OG Mailbag is wide open, and the guys are sorting through an avalanche of fan fallout following the Carolina Hurricanes dropping Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Montreal Canadiens. Is it time to panic about the blue line, or was it just an opportunistic night for the Habs? Plus, with major shifting of the guard brewing in Raleigh, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio look back at the incredible impact Elliott Avent has had on NC State baseball and what his looming departure means for the program. Then, the guys ask a pressing question: Why does NC State football coach Dave Doeren constantly catch unprovoked strays whenever fans call into the OG Sports Phone? We also dive deep into the business of college sports, looking at the inevitability of Super Conferences, and the massive structural changes coming to the NCAA. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

OG After Dark is live from Lenovo Center following a tough opener to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Carolina Hurricanes dropped Game 1 to the Montreal Canadiens. The loss immediately reignited every cliched rest versus rust debate in the book and kicked off another round of postseason freakout with the Canes now sitting at 1-17 in this round dating back to 2009, 2019, 2023 and 2025. While Ovies and Giglio hit on those narratives, the real story of Game 1 was the defense. Freddie Andersen was let down by the guys in front of him, who were out of position and a step slow to start the game. Carolina got in a hole they couldn't fully climb out of. Mike Maniscalco joins the guys live from Lenovo Center to break it all down before the OG Sports Phone opens up for your calls. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Google is ready to kill what made it great, Triangle stars are looking for easy interviews, and CBS isn't going anywhere, but it is in full on collapse mode. 1:48 - Google’s AI enshittification continues 13:15 - AIsolation 18:05 - What does Shams owe the NBA? 22:39 - Dundon fields softballs 27:36 - Belichick’s personal PR tour 30:54 - CBS ain’t what it used to be 39:12 - The Vrabel/Russini jokes aren’t stopping Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Canes are in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Montreal Canadiens, but don't expect another easy sweep. Plus, is Elliott Avent’s historic run with NC State baseball coming to an end? OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Buckle up, Caniacs 09:00 - Kaiton on Canes vs Habs 31:00 - Busch Light Apple vs Keystone Light Apple 38:00 - Housekeeping 43:00 - Avent done at NC State? 52:00 - Mosquito & Pest Authority 1:02:30 - Felder on UNC 1:31:00 - Hey Joe The national media is finally jumping on the Carolina Hurricanes bandwagon, but Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio aren't letting you forget the deep playoff history between the Canes and the Montreal Canadiens. As the Eastern Conference Finals kick off, the guys break down why this series will look completely different than the previous sweeps. To look back at the iconic postseason history between these two franchises, Hall of Fame radio voice Chuck Kaiton joins the show for an incredible stroll down playoff memory lane. Plus, major changes could be coming to Raleigh. All signs point to Elliott Avent’s historic tenure with NC State baseball coming to a close—the guys discuss what's next for the Wolfpack. Then, TarHeel247’s Michael Felder joins the show to talk Bill Belichick, explain why he is oddly optimistic about UNC football team this year, and rip into why the NCAA’s "5 in 5" rule is an absolute mess. We wrap up by taking your calls on the OG Sports Phone... OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Montreal did it again. The Canadiens shocked Buffalo in overtime of Game 7 to advance — and the Carolina Hurricanes finally know who stands between them and the Stanley Cup Finals. The Eastern Conference Finals matchup is set and the central question is now front and center — does Carolina's depth and experience give them the advantage over a Montreal team with higher end skill on their top line? The guys break it all down while Giglio becomes further convinced that the sports gods absolutely hate Buffalo. Then it's to college football with ESPN's David Hale joining the show. While the CFP format debate continues to simmer the more immediate question is who out of the ACC is actually a legitimate contender for this upcoming season. Miami will be in the mix — but what about Clemson? If Dabo Swinney can't turn things around in year two of this rebuild how much longer does he realistically have? And does anyone actually care about Bill Belichick's second season in Chapel Hill? The multi Super Bowl winning coach has been making the interview circuit rounds this week and the guys question what this PR tour is really about. The Lightning Round hits Triangle hoops, NBA storylines and more before OG Sports Phone calls close the show. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ovies and Giglio open the show on a tangent about apple flavored beer and barrel aged Malort — and somewhere in the middle of it they realize they're doing exactly what the Carolina Hurricanes are doing right now. Killing time. But the content gods always deliver — and this time the delivery came in the form of Canes owner Tom Dundon taking his El Cheapo reputation directly to a friendly podcast environment. His appearance on the Game Over podcast with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul covered familiar ground but it was savvy damage control from an owner who got a very quick and very public lesson in how differently the NBA and NHL worlds operate. John Forslund then joins the show to discuss Buffalo and Montreal's series, how the Canes have emerged as the most experienced group left in the Eastern Conference, and ponder how some roster moves worked out for everybody involved. Golf is in a genuinely weird place coming out of the PGA Championship and the guys get into it before OG Sports Phone calls close the show. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Canes still waiting 12:00 - Dundon damage control 26:00 - Housekeeping 32:00 - Forslund convo 1:10:00 - Golf in a weird place 1:30:00 - Hey Joe OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The OG Mailbag is back and the listeners brought another wide ranging week of questions. The Carolina Hurricanes are front and center as always — the calls are coming in and the playoff energy in the Triangle is as high as it has been in a long time. Plus! A history lesson from the 2002 Stanley Cup run. The College Football Playoff conversation continues with more thoughts on the future of college athletics and where the sport is ultimately headed. Then a question that's been floating around Raleigh — is NC State actually broke? The guys weigh in. Morgan Wallen discourse makes its way into the mailbag, HOV lanes, beer and whatever else the OG audience dropped in this week rounds out another packed show. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ovies and Giglio are live on YouTube and Mike Maniscalco joins right out of the gate to tackle the most pressing question facing the Carolina Hurricanes right now — what do you do with all this extra time? While the Canes wait for Buffalo and Montreal to settle their series, all eyes shifted to Colorado where the Avalanche came back from a 3-0 deficit to win in overtime and complete one of the most remarkable series comebacks in recent NHL playoff memory. Are the Avs perfect? No. But can they score at an absolutely epic clip? Very much yes — and the Hurricanes will need to be ready for it. Keeping the Canes vibes going, Adam Lee Decker stops by the studio to share what it has been like to sing the National Anthem for the Hurricanes for nearly a decade — and it turns out he is very superstitious about his pregame routine. Then Mitch Northam of the Women's Basketball Podcast and USA Today jumps on to break down everything he saw and heard at ACC meetings in Amelia Island. OG Sports Phone calls close it out. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ovies and Giglio take a brief detour from hockey to break down what came out of ACC meetings in Amelia Island — and it's a significant development in the college football playoff conversation. The ACC has reached consensus on wanting a 24 team College Football Playoff, joining the Big 12 and Big Ten in what feels like a sudden and meaningful shift from where these conversations were not long ago. The key word driving all of it is access — coaches want the security of knowing their programs can get in and athletic departments want actual ROI on the money being poured into building these teams. That leaves the SEC standing alone. Will they fight it or eventually fall in line? Then it's back to the Carolina Hurricanes — and the guys went straight to the source. Ovies and Giglio sat down with GM Eric Tulsky at Lenovo Center for a wide ranging conversation about how this roster was built, why it works so well together, how planning ahead never truly stops even in the middle of a historic playoff run, and what really happened at the NHL trade deadline. OG SUMMER POP UP SHOP: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - ACC wants 24 team CFP 13:00 - Everyone hates Notre Dame 27:00 - Housekeeping 32:00 - Canes GM Eric Tulsky 1:02:00 - NC State trails financially 1:11:00 - ACC meetings 1:23:00 - Hey Joe OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.