Best OG Triangle Media Podcasts (2025)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How NC State should handle Doeren going forward | Canales fumbles Panthers RB plan | Triangle hoops overreactions | OG Sports Phone | 10.27 1:29:31

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The latest Ovies & Giglio kicks off with a question -- what would be funnier, recently fired LSU coach Brian Kelly ending up at NC State or UNC? From there, the guys break down the state of Wolfpack football under Dave Doeren, where fan apathy is setting in and AD Boo Corrigan has decisions to make. In Chapel Hill, UNC continues to lose close ones.…

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OG Mailbag: NC State Fair messing it up for Canes & Pack? | Gambling regulation | Are the youths OK? 20:47

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It’s another edition of the OG Mailbag, recorded live from Lonnie Poole Golf Course on NC State’s Centennial Campus! Ovies & Giglio are out on the links supporting an event that helps raise money for future course improvements — and if you haven’t been, the Downtown Raleigh backdrop alone is worth the trip. The guys answer your listener questions a…

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FBI gambling probe nets NBA | NC State, UNC & NFL football picks | G League goes back to college? | Hartford Whalers stolen valor | 10.23 1:35:13

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It’s another Butcher’s Market OG Live! Ovies & Giglio dive into the wild duality of the NBA — NBC’s nostalgic broadcast vibes, Victor Wembanyama’s breakout performances, and Cooper Flagg’s debut are all good headlines… but so is an FBI gambling probe involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and more. In college hoops, the guys break down ACC teams…

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Slam dunk for NBA on NBC | Duke rookies take center stage | Canes continue road trip 1:19:31

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The NBA returned to NBC on Tuesday night to open the 2025-26 season and it was a nostalgic hit with the John Tesh music and Michael Jordan memories. The games were good, too. Speaking of nostalgia, the Canes continue their west coast road trip with a throwback game with Colorado, er the Quebec Nordiques. Mike Maniscalco joins to discuss. Alec Makar…

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OG Business: What AI-Generated 60s Soul Covers of 90s Hits Reveal About Sports Media’s Future 9:50

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Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos kick off the show with Joe’s new obsession — AI-generated 60s soul covers of 90s alternative hits — and wonder how long before the same kind of machine-made creativity infiltrates the sports take industrial complex. From there, the guys dive into how football has completely swallowed sports media, leaving massive stori…

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No college football coach is safe in 2025 | Anish Shroff on Carolina Panthers, crazy play-by-play travel | Lightning Round | Lime scooter jumper update | 10.21 1:23:59

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The college football coaching carousel has officially taken over the sport — even more than the College Football Playoff race itself. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into the madness, as nine coaches have already been fired, costing schools a staggering $116 million in buyouts. And we’re not done yet — with FSU’s Mike Norvell and LSU’s Brian Kelly bo…

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Manny Diaz is Chuck Amato in Devils clothing | Are the Carolina Panthers...good!? | UNC wasn't most embarrassing ACC squad for once | Lightning Round | 10.20 1:34:02

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick off the show diving into a wild weekend in college football — and somehow, Bill Belichick wasn’t the most embarrassing ACC coach. Florida State fell to Stanford, Clemson stumbled at SMU, Miami melted down against Louisville, and Duke found another way to beat themselves. Giglio unveils his “Chuck Amato Theory” connecti…

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OG Mailbag: UNC GM Lombardi met with Saudi Arabia | Advice for NC State's Doeren | Dundon's traffic conspiracy 31:05

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In the 10/17 edition of OG Mailbag, Ovies & Giglio address your questions and OG Sports Phone calls. What's up with UNC GM Michael Lombardi meeting with Saudi Arabian officials for potential fundraising? Is there anything to Pablo Torre's latest episode on Belichick? What's Giglio's advice for NC State head coach Dave Doeren on how to handle the re…

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Panthers-Jets Feels Like a Trap Game | Better Football Job: NC State or UNC? | Canes Road Check-in | Lime Scooter Legend | 10.16 1:22:55

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With Joe Giglio in Greenville for ECU vs. Tulsa, Chip Patterson joins Joe Ovies. The guys open with college football, where TV networks appear to be abandoning Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels now that UNC isn’t a national draw. If fans aren’t showing up and the team’s getting buried in the schedule, what’s the point of keeping Belichick in Chapel Hill? …

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OG Business: What State Fair Food Teaches Us About the State of Local Media 17:27

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It’s business time! A new episode of OG on Business sees Joe & Demetri start with fair food and end with classic rock radio icons. It’s a long one with a lot of ground to cover. Want the full episode? It's just $5/month! Sign up for their Youtube Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast,…

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The best football program in NC | Tiers of extremely online Caniacs | UNC's 'lost years' of hoops | 10.15 1:30:23

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick things off by breaking down why traffic around Carter-Finley Stadium is a nightmare for everything except football. Then it’s over to the Carolina Hurricanes, where Ovies urges fans to pace themselves during the long grind of the NHL season — and unveils his tiers of “Extremely Online Canes Fans.” The guys also dive in…

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Duke to Penn State? Not Diaz, but Elko | NFL Week 6 observations | B1G buyouts | Lightning Round | 10.14 1:35:18

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Giglio’s back — and he’s finally ready to reveal the real reason he missed Monday’s show: he was processing the possibility of Matt Rhule to Penn State. (Okay, maybe not entirely… but still.) Turns out, Giglio has a mystery candidate for the Nittany Lions job — and it’s a former Duke coach who’s not Manny Diaz. Then Extra Points’ Matt Brown joins t…

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Panthers solid at home, but Jets will tell the truth | What Franklin’s Penn State firing means for NC State and UNC | Belichick's reality distortion field | 10.13 1:30:47

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With Giglio on assignment, Demetri Ravanos joins Joe Ovies for a loaded episode of Ovies & Giglio. The guys open with a trip up I-95 to Philly, where the chaos of sports talk radio callers perfectly sums up how fans process their teams — including the Carolina Panthers. After wins over the Dolphins and Cowboys, Carolina finally looks like a compete…

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Stanley Cup or Bust? Canes open season | Do your job, Bill Belichick | Seth Jarvis conversation 2:00:34

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Game 1 is here for the Carolina Hurricanes. Are they built to win the Stanley Cup? Seth Jarvis joins Joe and Joe for a conversation about his eventful 2025 and what's to come in 2026. Free advice for Bill Belichick: Do your job! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of pers…

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OG Business: The Business of Belichick Has Officially Gone Bust at UNC 25:38

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The business of Belichick has officially gone bust. Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down how North Carolina’s high-stakes gamble on the legendary NFL coach has backfired — fast. The Tar Heels brought in Bill Belichick to spark donations, drive ticket sales, and boost TV ratings. Instead, after a 2–3 start and blowout losses to TCU, UCF, and Cle…

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ACC Tipoff convos w/ Will Wade, Jon Scheyer, Steve Forbes & more | UNC working on Belichick exit strategy? | Hoops predictions | 10.08 1:42:21

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Ovies & Giglio are live from ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, where basketball takes center stage…even if the Belichick circus in Chapel Hill is stealing some headlines. The guys react to Andrew Jones’ latest report about UNC exploring exit strategies from the Bill Belichick era — and why Hubert Davis and the Heels are the perfect palate cleanser for Tar H…

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Hubert Davis, Seth Tremble on fresh start at UNC | ACC Women's Hoops primer | Today in Belichick | 10.7 1:38:34

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Why being 'averagely bad' is GOOD for the Carolina Panthers | Eric Mac Lain on ACC | Belichick & Lombardi think we're all stupid | 10.6 1:31:55

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Move, Bill, get out the way: Clemson acts a fool on UNC, fans rollout on Belichick | OG After Dark 42:34

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Clemson came to Chapel Hill and said move, Bill...get out the way. The Tigers rolled out southern hospitality in the worst way from the start — dropping 35 points on North Carolina in the first half. What's your fantasy, Belichick haters? Gotta think the Heels once again looking ill-prepared for Power 4 competition would be on that number one spot.…

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OG Mailbag: What happens after Doeren? | Rooting for Belichick to fail? | Getting 'left behind' 35:02

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In this week’s OG Mailbag, brought to you by The Butcher’s Market, the guys run through several OG Sports Phone calls. Dave Doeren's future at NC State? Is everyone rooting for Belichick to fail at UNC? Is there such a thing as trying to hire a coach under perfect market conditions? And more! Want the full OG Mailbag? It's just $5/month! Sign up fo…

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UNC vs. Clemson 'Narrative Bowl' | CFP Contenders Emerging | B1G's $2B Private Capital Play | Atlantic Reclaiming OBX Homes | 10.2 1:25:31

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It’s another Butcher’s Market OG Live. The guys start off highlighting Giglio's growing crush on UNC hoops freshman Caleb Wilson. There's actual hype and excitement in Chapel Hill for what's about to happen on the court. Can't really say the same about football. The Heels host Clemson is what is shaping up to be a 'Narrative Bowl' for Belichick and…