Best Staal Podcasts (2025)

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Can Panthers break the cycle and win NFC South? | Celebrate Eric Staal every game | Big 12 defends ACC | UNC hoops standard | 12.10 1:35:03

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Ovies & Giglio kick off by proving the iron-clad rule of the Triangle: Jordan Staal only plays his best when Eric Staal is being honored. So just keep finding new things to celebrate! In other news, the ACC got an unlikely defender in Big 12 commish Brett Yormark. We discuss why this just another example of the college landscape changing and why lo…

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NC State has a Q1 problem | Carolina Panthers blew it | Luke DeCock reflects on 25 years of Triangle sports | 12.15 2:02:03

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Ovies & Giglio are back to break down a brutal weekend for local sports, starting with NC State loss to Kansas. Moral victories were not the promise from Will Wade, and now the Wolfpack's NCAA Tournament path is a little trickier thanks to missed Quad 1 opportunities. Then it's onto the most predictable team in the NFL: The Carolina Panthers. They …

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You really don't like Notre Dame | Belichick's legacy | OG Mailbag 30:23

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Notre Dame's reaction to being left out of the College Football Playoff elicited quite a reaction from Triangle ACC fans, as did Philip Rivers' return from retirement. Joe Giglio handles a solo mailbag for this week, including the very important query about writing jingles for sex toys.Want the full episode? It's just $5 a month. Sign up for the OG…

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OG Business: Is there a better way to do CFP weekly show? | Interviewing AI George Washington 28:24

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Is the College Football Playoff ranking show on ESPN actually good television, or just a weekly exercise in manufactured drama? Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos sit down to discuss the flaws in the current "reveal" format and brainstorm a better way to deliver the news without the fluff. Plus, the guys dive into the "Notre Dame of it all"—analyzing th…

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NC State hoops shows signs of life | Old Man Philip Rivers rides again | Lightning Round 1:33:04

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The Red Reckoning that Will Wade promised wasn't delivered but there are early returns on the "Hostile Takeover." NC State smashed Liberty by 40 points in a tuneup for Saturday's showdown with Kansas. Philip Rivers is 44 and hasn't played in the NFL since 2020 but he's back. The OKC Thunder are 24-1. Does the NBA have a problem? Hayes Permar and Ja…

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Fire alarms and travel woes 1:15:36

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk #mnwild (and Russo) travel problems, the Wild's 2-2 road trip, another elite Brodin effort vs. McJesus and producer Davide joins to talk Italian wine. Next live show: Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at Tuttle's from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: …

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Notre Dame Building Case to Dump ACC | What New Canes Fans Should Appreciate About '06 | Philip Rivers is Eternal | 12.09 1:33:22

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Ovies & Giglio start with Notre Dame's calculated temper tantrum directed at the ACC. It’s not just anger — it’s the clear, aggressive first step in their exit strategy. Where does Notre Dame land next? We look at the obvious choice (the Big Ten) and the bold, ultimate move: should they lead the charge for the next generation of Super Conferences i…

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CFP process sucks by design | Notre Dame's temper tantrum | Diaz achieves apex 'Triangle Good' | Wade's Pack 'hostile takeover' | Duke has best résumé | 12.08 1:57:22

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Ovies & Giglio start with the immediate national train-wreck that is the College Football Playoff committee and the ensuing Notre Dame temper tantrum directed at the ACC. Then, we transition to the local stuff we know and love: -- Massive props to Manny Diaz and Duke Football for achieving the perfect, beautiful form of "Triangle Good". -- Red Reck…

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OG Mailbag: Therapy for Caniacs, Heels, and Pack fans | K&W memories | Nintendo Switch buying advice 41:23

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Ovies & Giglio open up the Butcher's Market OG Mailbag, and it quickly turns into a much-needed therapy session for the Triangle's most stressed-out fan bases. Caniacs? Over Freddie Andersen. Tar Heels? Over Belichick drama. NC State fans? Well, everyone knows Wolfpack ain't for soft people. Plus, thoughts on the future of college coaching searches…

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Giglio's apology to NC State's Doeren | 'Red Reckoning' to red flags for Pack hoops | Eric Staal looks back at '06 | 12.04 1:47:18

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The show opens with Joe Giglio delivering an apology to NC State head coach Dave Doeren — which might be the best birthday present Doeren got all week. From there, the guys dive into Will Wade’s “Red Reckoning,” which is starting to look more like a series of red flags for Wolfpack hoops after their ACC-SEC Challenge loss at Auburn. As the Carolina…

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Episode 315: Magic Bus(si) 1:12:06

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Brandon Bussi is 7-1 through his first eight NHL starts. How? Why? The fellas discuss. Plus, they look at the start of Seth Jarvis' season and answer some of your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes

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UNC & Duke deliver for ACC hoops, now NC State's turn | 2 solutions for CFP problem | Early signs ’25-’26 Canes echoing ’06 Stanley Cup run | 12.03 1:41:52

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North Carolina grinds out a win over Kentucky and Duke escapes Florida in dramatic fashion — two big statements for Hubert Davis and Jon Scheyer. So can NC State and Will Wade keep the ACC momentum going against Auburn? The latest College Football Playoff rankings have set everyone off again, and Ovies thinks there are only two real solutions to fi…

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Anat Shahar on What Makes a Planet Habitable 26:08

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Over 6,000 exoplanets have now been found, and the number is constantly rising. This has galvanized research into whether one of them might host life. Since all forms of life on Earth require liquid water, at least at some stage in their life cycle, it is natural to suppose that in order to be habitable, an exoplanet should also have liquid water. …

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UNC/Duke’s SEC hoops test | Finding zen in Bryce Young debate | ACC's real football problem | 12.02 1:44:03

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On today’s Ovies & Giglio, the guys open with ACC hoops, which has quietly trended much better than last year’s slog. But this week brings a real measuring stick with the ACC–SEC Challenge, starting with potential statement opportunities for Duke and North Carolina. After a brief tangent on the end of an era with K&W cafeterias closing, the guys we…

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ACC CFP Doomsday | Doeren cycle resets | Panthers NFL's weirdest team | Thanksgiving hoops leftovers | 12.01 2:08:05

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OG Winter Pop Up Shop: http://ogtrianglemediashop.com SHOP CLOSES ON 12/1 AT MIDNIGHT TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - ACC's CFP Doomsday is here 21:00 - Doeren cycle reset 36:00 - Belichick ain't invested 38:00 - UNC really wants Belichick back? 49:00 - Housekeeping 1:00:00 - Carolina Panthers are weird 1:24:00 - Hoops leftovers 1:43:30 - Canes 1:55:00 - After…

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November to remember 1:14:02

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On the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, Russo and LaPanta talk about the #mnwild 11-1-2 November during a fun podcast with plenty of stories and questions answered. Next live pod: Dec. 15 at 7 pm at Tuttle’s from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Royal Credit…

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NC State makes it 5 straight vs. UNC, while Belichick gets swept by Big 4 | OG After Dark 1:02:11

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It’s an OG After Dark presented by Bloomin’ Blinds, and Ovies & Giglio are coming to you live from the RV lot outside Carter–Finley Stadium after NC State trounced North Carolina in the rivalry finale. For Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren -- that's 5 wins in a row and 8 of the last 10 against the Tar Heels. For Bill Belichick -- a rough first year c…

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Will Wade's NC State honeymoon is over | Panthers’ primetime premiere bombs | 11.25 45:44

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NC State’s Maui stumble sets the tone for the show as Ovies & Giglio dig into the Wolfpack’s loss to Seton Hall. Will Wade’s early honeymoon in Raleigh comes to a sudden halt, and the guys lay out why this setback ramps up the pressure in several must-win non-conference games if the Pack wants to stay on a realistic NCAA Tournament path. They also …

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Shutouts galore 1:07:24

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss the dynamic duo of Wallstedt and Gustavsson, the flip of the switch between #mnwild in October vs. November, and Margo settles the heated subwoofer debate. Next live show: Dec. 15 at 7 pm at Tuttle’s from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supporte…

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Same As It Ever Was: NC State vs UNC Decides the Season…Again | 11.24 1:54:54

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Another college football season in the Triangle comes down to one simple truth: how’d you do against your rivals? For NC State and UNC, the entire vibe of the year hinges on Saturday’s result. For Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren, it’s all about maintaining the status quo — a rollercoaster season potentially saved again by beating the Tar Heels. For…

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Duke’s Fake FG Sinks UNC and ‘Little Billy’s’ ‘Beat Duke’ Dreams | OG After Dark 42:27

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It’s an OG After Dark presented by Bloomin’ Blinds following Bill Belichick’s North Carolina vs. Duke rivalry game. "Little Billy" almost did it. ALMOST. But Manny Diaz and his staff pulled a few tricks out of their bag, including a game-changing fake FG, to keep the Victory Bell in Durham. Ovies & Giglio give their opinions on the game, react to y…

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Mac & Cheese Overrated? | Marching Band Sports Success Ratio? | TV Fans vs. Physical Fans | OG Mailbag 29:09

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Ovies & Giglio dive into another OG Mailbag, tackling your best questions and hottest opinions. Is mac & cheese secretly overrated? Have fans forgotten how to enjoy the regular-season chaos? Is there really a direct correlation between marching-band size and athletic success? And what’s the deal with NC State and Virginia playing a game in Brazil? …

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UNC vs Duke: Can ‘Little Billy’ back up his 1st words? | Hurricanes atop Metro despite injuries | Will Wade coachsplains Giglio | 11.20 1:47:35

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It’s another Butcher’s Market OG Live, and Ovies & Giglio are gearing up for a huge weekend of college football. NC State gets the spotlight Friday night when they host Florida State, while “Little Billy” Belichick has a chance to live up to his first words in Chapel Hill on Saturday: “beat Duke.” TarHeel247’s Andrew Jones joins the show to break d…

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Subwoofers and overtime 1:10:21

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Live from Splitrocks, Russo can’t get over LaPanta not giving him credit for diagnosing a house issue, plus they fight over Buium in 3-on-3 and discuss the #mnwild’s got streak, commitment to defense and Yurov on first line. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservi…

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Duke grinds, while UNC calls players only meeting | Tar Heel Therapy w/ Brooke Pryor | Pack Brazil bound | Miami vs. ND CFP debate | 11.19 1:27:57

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The guys open with hoops, doing their best not to overreact to some early-season warning signs for Duke and UNC. For the Blue Devils, it comes down to whether Cameron Boozer has the consistent supporting cast he needs. For the Tar Heels, that players-only meeting? It might actually be exactly what UNC needed. Switching to college football, NC State…

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Why Franklin's a great hire by VT | NC State tested by VCU | Bryce Young's toughness | Canes check-in | OG Sports Phone 1:36:37

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Ovies & Giglio dive into NC State’s win over VCU, where Will Wade’s first real test revealed both promise and areas the Pack must sharpen. After some quick hits on the Hurricanes’ dominant showing in Boston, CBS Sports’ Chip Patterson joins in-studio to explain why James Franklin is a home-run hire for Virginia Tech and the ACC. The guys also get i…

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Bryce Young runs Atlanta | Making sense of NFL so far | NC State, UNC & Duke redux | Canes at the quarter mark | OG Sports Phone 1:27:22

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The guys open the show in the NFL, where nothing makes sense — the Carolina Panthers have a better record than the Kansas City Chiefs and are neck-and-neck with preseason hype trains like Green Bay and Detroit. Even wilder? The Panthers are still alive in the NFC South after Bryce Young’s record-breaking performance in Atlanta. (Maybe he should pla…

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Triangle Tailspin: NC State, UNC & Duke Blow Pivotal Late Season Games 1:04:52

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It’s an OG After Dark presented by Bloomin’ Blinds. Triangle Good? More like Triangle Triple Flush. NC State, Duke, and North Carolina all walked into a make-or-break Saturday…and every one of them collapsed. The Wolfpack delivered their worst loss of the season in Miami, getting overwhelmed by the Hurricanes. Duke allowed Virginia to roll up 540 y…

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OG Mailbag: Business of youth sports | Does Will Wade understand the assignment? | Escaping Triangle Good 23:59

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Ovies & Giglio dive into your latest OG Mailbag questions — from the booming (and frustrating) business of youth sports, to whether Will Wade truly understands the assignment at NC State. The guys also explore if anyone can actually escape the gravitational pull of Triangle Good, plus responses to their usual shenanigans on the podcast. Want the fu…

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Episode 314: Sharp Creases 1:21:31

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Canes Goalie Coach Paul Schonfelder joins Shane and Mike to talk about managing three goalies and their minutes, identifying a player that can help the organization, and how he puts the schedule of who plays when together. Plus, the guys break down the Canes' season so far. The good, the really good, and the can be better.…

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Make or break for UNC, NC State & Duke | Wolfpack tech issues | Carolina Panthers deep ball woes | Social Media Dump | 11.13 1:38:26

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It’s a Butcher’s Market OG Live! Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio dive into a make-or-break Saturday for Triangle college football. Can NC State take advantage of Miami’s collapse to flip its season? Will Bill Belichick survive the Big Four Vortex as his first year with UNC winds down? And can Duke keep its ACC title hopes alive? ACC Network’s Wes Durham joi…

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Confusing Baristas 1:12:54

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In the latest WSITH @talknorthpod, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta discuss the #mnwild’s poor overtimes, when to unleash Zeev Buium, the solid play of Daemon Hunt and Russo’s experience covering the Rivalry Series. Next live show: Nov. 18 at 7 pm at Splitrocks from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported by: Aquarius…

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College Football Playoff Shake-Up: ACC ain't dead | Logan Stankoven winning Caniac hearts | Hoops check-in | Nature's Releaf explains hemp panic | 11.12 1:39:18

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A College Football Playoff surprise — the ACC isn’t dead just yet! The committee gave the conference a lifeline by how they positioned Miami in the latest rankings. In ACC hoops, UNC picked up a few teachable moments in their win over Radford, while Wake Forest missed another chance to strengthen its NCAA Tournament résumé. Mike Maniscalco joins fo…

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Keith Klepeis on How Plutons Form 26:11

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Plutons are bodies of igneous rock that crystallize from magma at depth below the Earth’s surface. But even though this magma never makes it to the surface, it still has to travel many kilometers up from its source near the base of the crust to the upper crust where plutons form. In the podcast, Keith Klepeis explains how it makes that journey and …

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Brian Daboll’s Out, Belichick Rumors Begin | Caleb Wilson Fever Hits Chapel Hill | Canales' explosive play dilemma | ACC vs Big Ten Reality Check | 11.11 1:27:26

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick off the show with the news that Brian Daboll has been fired by the New York Giants — and, of course, Bill Belichick’s name is already surfacing as a possible replacement. Would UNC fans be happy if he bolted back to the NFL? Meanwhile, the guys break down whether Dave Canales is more frustrated with Bryce Young or his …

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ACC CFP chances implode | Caleb Wilson rebooted UNC | Panthers have Bryce Young issue | OG Sports Phone | 11.10 1:35:27

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The ACC might miss the College Football Playoff — and Duke could be to blame. Ovies & Giglio kick off the show breaking down how the Blue Devils’ stumble has put the entire conference in danger. They also set up the upcoming "Triangle Good Vortex" that Bill Belichick must navigate in Chapel Hill. And even if the Tar Heels pull off wins over Wake Fo…

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Good start for Will Wade | Good sign for Hubert Davis | OG Mailbag 31:27

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Here's the mail, it never fails. Joe Giglio answers your calls on OG Butcher's Market Mailbag. Lots to talk about Will Wade and NC State basketball with some baseball love and a positive call about Hubert Davis. Enjoy your free portion. Subscribe for more at youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia (just $5 a month) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se…

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Episode 313: Keeping The Beat 1:27:32

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How are the Canes continuing to stack wins with all of the injuries they have? Mike and Shane discuss, talk about the start to the season for a few individuals, and, as always, answer your questions.By Carolina Hurricanes

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What's good and what's good enough | LeVelle Moton conversation | Lightning round 1:39:39

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The college football playoff era has changed the definition of what is a good season. But what's good enough? LeVelle Moton returns for a conversation about NC Central's loss to NC State on Monday and the new realties of college basketball. Plus the Lightning Round! Alex Nunnally joins Joe Giglio for a Butcher's Market OG Live.OG Winter Pop-Up Shop…

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OG Business: Will ESPN ever return to YouTube TV? Disney vs Google carriage dispute explained 14:25

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On this episode of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down the latest carriage dispute between Disney and Google that’s left YouTube TV subscribers wondering — will ESPN ever come back? The guys dig into how ESPN found itself in this position and what it says about the changing media landscape. Plus, how the network drifted away from …

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Duke & UNC hoops take shape | Introducing 'Reckoning Alert Days' | How Panthers are surging | ACC CFP hopes fading | 11.05 1:39:34

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Ovies & Giglio open the show breaking down the near-impossible path for the ACC to send two teams to the College Football Playoff. Then, The Athletic’s Brendan Marks joins live from Charlotte after Duke’s season-opening win over Texas to share early impressions of both the Blue Devils and Tar Heels — and whether they’ve shown their true potential. …

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NC State & UNC set tone for hoops in opening wins | Panthers finally getting national attention | Canes check-in w/ Maniscalco | 11.04 1:32:16

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Demetri Ravanos fills in for Joe Giglio on today’s Ovies & Giglio — and it’s a big one. The guys dive into the “Red Reckoning” in Raleigh, where NC State head coach Will Wade made a statement in a dominating season-opening win over NC Central. What does it all mean? Maybe nothing… or maybe the Wolfpack are about to be the story of the ACC. Over in …

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A much-needed win 1:08:09

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With the #mnwild reeling on this homestand, @russohockey and @anthonylapanta talk about the win over Vancouver, Spurgeon’s meeting, the lines when Zuccarello returns, Johansson’s great play and Russo’s sitdown with Josh Harding. Next live show: Nov. 18 at 7 pm at Splitrocks from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Supported…

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NC State "Law of the Wolf'd" Georgia Tech | UNC turns corner vs Syracuse | Duke in ACC hunt | Panthers stun Packers | Lightning Round | 11.03 1:39:40

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Ovies & Giglio dive into a massive weekend in football — starting with NC State’s upset over Georgia Tech, a win that could reshape the Wolfpack’s season and how fans talk about Dave Doeren's future in Raleigh. Meanwhile, UNC might’ve finally turned a corner after beating Syracuse. Giglio sees the improvements, and while Ovies gives a ton of credit…

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OG Mailbag: Doeren replacements | Does anyone like Brian Kelly? | Belichick coverage | Svech back? | Urinal talk 34:33

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Ovies & Giglio open up a fresh OG Mailbag and tackle your questions on everything from Rod Brind’Amour’s approach with the injury-hit Carolina Hurricanes to why Brian Kelly seems universally disliked. The guys also dig into potential replacements for Dave Doeren at NC State, whether Ovies has a growing case of “Belichick Derangement Syndrome,” and …

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Doeren downplays retirement talk | NC State & UNC at season crossroads | Brind'Amour convo | 10.30 1:27:02

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Ovies & Giglio are back with a Butcher’s Market OG Live! The guys open with NC State head coach Dave Doeren addressing (and downplaying) retirement rumors before the Wolfpack’s matchup with Georgia Tech. Both NC State and UNC are at a season crossroads — if either team’s going to salvage 2025, it starts now. The coaching carousel continues to spin,…

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Episode 312: Go Fish 1:01:27

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The guys cover Sebastian Aho’s start to the season, Seth Jarvis' goal-scoring barrage, and more. Plus, the injury bug is biting early, but is there a silver lining that can come of it later on?By Carolina Hurricanes

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Bomani Jones on Ohtani, current state of college coaching | Holding NC State hoops to the 'reckoning' standard | Canes injuries piling up | 10.29 1:25:31

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Ovies & Giglio open the show with an OG Sports Phone call that accuses the Carolina Hurricanes of being on “fraud alert.” Are they getting trolled, or are there some Caniacs overreacting to a solid start clouded by injuries? The guys also break down the World Series — can the Blue Jays really pull this off against the Dodgers? Bomani Jones joins to…

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Dodgers-Blue Jays 'Equinox' epic | Canales’ messaging mess | Doeren’s calm future | ACC CFP chances | Canes back home | 10.28 1:30:41

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Ovies & Giglio dive into a jam-packed Sports Equinox episode, starting with an instant World Series classic between the Dodgers and Blue Jays — and a reminder that we may not fully appreciate Shohei Ohtani’s historic greatness. Back home, two local coaches met with the media: Carolina Panthers’ Dave Canales, who needs to clean up his messaging abou…

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Panther's scooter issues 1:18:43

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Live at Tuttle’s, @anthonylapanta and @russohockey debate the #mnwild’s rocky start and roster construction, the struggling vets, the struggling youngsters, Hynes’ security, Russo’s Guerin sitdown and lots more during this MEATY show. Next live show: Nov. 18 at 7 pm at Splitrocks. from Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com) Su…