Best Cool Uncs Podcasts (2025)

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OG Mailbag: Best and worst ACC football stadiums | Process Stanley Cup Finals as a Canes fan 36:36

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In the June 13th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. Canes fans feeling better given Florida/Edmonton Finals? Best ACC football stadiums? Should college football move to the spring? Will schools budget differently after House? QB Mt. Rushmore reactionTepper gets credit for …

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Pacers Lead Thunder 2-1, Knicks' Next Coach, Kevin Durant's Future | 6.13 53:55

2d ago53:55

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On today’s episode, ESPN & MSG basketball analyst Monica McNutt joins Bomani Jones to discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals and the New York Knicks search for a head coach. The show starts with Bo and Monica agreeing that while the Pacers may not be better than the Thunder, they can certainly win the NBA title now that they're up 2-1 (1:51). They contin…

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Who will Belichick start at QB? | Carolina Panthers finally having fun again | Is the NBA cool? | OG397 1:16:15

3d ago1:16:15

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? Hoops. The ACC/SEC Challenge was announced. Meanwhile, Giglio has a hot NBA Finals take. WFNZ's Walker Mehl joins the podcast to discuss how the Carolina Panthers appear to be having fun after 10 years of beating their fans down with losses and coaches getting fired. …

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2025 US Open Betting Preview: Top Picks, Odds & Best Long Shots | OG Gambling Syndicate 51:14

4d ago51:14

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With a thick rough and lightning fast greens, Oakmont promises to make the US Open the starchiest test of the four majors this season. There's a good reason to take Scottie Scheffler, other than his No. 1 ranking. Bennett Johnson and Josh Goodson join Joe Giglio to make their picks for top 20, First Round Leaders and winners. Need a car? https://ww…

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The Mt. Rushmore of Triangle Football QBs: Who Makes the Cut for NC State, UNC, and Duke? 1:42:35

4d ago1:42:35

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Summer offseason protocols are in full effect with the first edition of "Brief History of Triangle Good". Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio unveil their Mt. Rushmore of Triangle Good QBs from the last 25 years. Plus! The QB princes who were promised from the last 25 years. Sports Podcast Festival Tickets: https://therialto.com/event/the-2nd-annual-sports-po…

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NBA's Cool Crisis, Knicks-Jason Kidd Rumors, Lil Wayne's Failure with Tha Carter VI | 6.11 1:01:32

4d ago1:01:32

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On today’s episode, Tyler "DragonflyJonez" of the Jenkins & Jonez Podcast joins Bomani Jones to discuss 'cool' NBA players and Jason Kidd potentially heading to New York. The show begins with the duo saying there is a 'death of cool' in the NBA right now (2:00) and why the 90's had players that would become your favorite even if they weren't supers…

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More heartbreak for UNC baseball | NCAA’s $2.8 Billion House Settlement will hurt non-revenue sports | Rodgers & Steelers marriage of convenience | OG396 1:56:45

6d ago1:56:45

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Offseason protocols? What offseason protocols! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open things up with a Grand Slam final so good it hooked everyone to watch. Same goes for college baseball, where the Tar Heels found another heartbreaking way to lose. Between leaving runners stranded and overthinking situations with the shift, North Carolina fell short of ano…

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SGA Dominates in Thunder Win Over Pacers, Haliburton Struggles, NBA Finals Issues | 6.9 54:08

6d ago54:08

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On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder winning Game 2 of the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers. Bo starts off the show by declaring why Tyrese Haliburton shouldn't be considered a superstar yet (1:12) but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can certainly be the best player on a championship winning team (7:31). …

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OG Mailbag: What is "Triangle Good"? | Hoops got folks fired up in June? | Nintendo Switch 2 review 37:19

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In the June 6th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. What is the definition of "Triangle Good" What's up with Giglio's Duke basketball takes? Is Hubert Davis getting unfair national media perspective? Why is everyone fired up over Ven-Allen Lubin? So why did Dallas fire thei…

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Pacers Beat Thunder in Game 1 of NBA Finals, Aaron Rodgers to Steelers | 6.6 28:30

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On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bo starts off the show by saying why he's happy he never gave an official prediction for the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder (0:33). Bo gives props to Rick Carlisle (4:51) and …

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Is Belichick gossip an actual football problem for UNC? | Canes shopping for Stanley Cup talent | OG395 1:21:03

10d ago1:21:03

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? The Stanley Cup Playoffs, where Edmonton showed you what the Carolina Hurricanes are lacking when it comes to hanging with the Florida Panthers. The NBA Finals also start, which has brought about another round of handwringing over market sizes and faces of the league.…

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Hubert Davis set up for make or break season at UNC | Webb Wellman on the lost art of the basketball mixtape | OG394 1:36:26

11d ago1:36:26

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open the podcast with the news North Carolina spent $14 million on their roster for the upcoming basketball season. The way InsideCarolina and others have framed the investment raised an eyebrow for Ovies. Is Hubert Davis being set up to make the argument for his dismissal if the Heels don't breakthrough? Speaking of hoops,…

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Travonne Edwards Joins for Pacers-Thunder Predictions, SGA’s Legacy, Caitlin Clark’s Impact | 6.4 55:35

11d ago55:35

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Bomani Jones is joined by Travonne Edwards, host of 'The G.O.T.E.' podcast with Seth Curry, to discuss all things NBA Finals related. The show starts off with Bo saying it's a very convenient time for Travonne to be living in Indiana with the Pacers in the NBA Finals and the Caitlin Clark experience with the Fever (00:39). They move onto the NBA Fi…

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Exit convos with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour & GM Eric Tulsky | College baseball gone wild | OG393 1:19:18

12d ago1:19:18

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio camped out at Lenovo Center following the end of season press conference for the Carolina Hurricanes. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour sat down with the guys to discuss what he felt was one of the better seasons in franchise history given the context of the full year. However, they still came up short of the Stanley Cup goal. How…

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Sleep Trickery & Some Cassie / Toni Braxton Silly Stuff 31:08

12d ago31:08

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Knicks Tough Decision with Karl-Anthony Towns, Inside the NBA's Future on ESPN | 6.2 1:01:51

13d ago1:01:51

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On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones discusses the New York Knicks offseason and Inside The NBA moving to ESPN. Bo starts off the show by acknowledging that the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder is set, but he'll be previewing that during Wednesday's show (2:12). Bo brings up an article from The Athletic …

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College World Series is hardest tournament to win | Ven-Allen Lubin to NC State breaking brains | Lightning Round | OG391 1:23:08

13d ago1:23:08

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs might be the most physically demanding sports tournament to win, but the NCAA baseball tournament might be the hardest overall thanks to the randomness of college pitching. Ovies and Giglio open the show with a little SEC schadenfreude, while also highlighting just how wild it is for some of these teams to have exited the t…

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OG Mailbag: Why did SEC commish backoff CFP auto bids? | Do Florida tax laws give teams unfair advantage? 24:41

16d ago24:41

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In the May 30th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. Why did SEC commish Greg Sankey suddenly backoff wanting College Football Playoff automatic qualifiers? What does the SEC really want out of the CFP? Does Sankey actually hate the ACC? Why the College World Series is a ran…

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Foxworth Friday: Aaron Rodgers Disrespects Steelers, Stefon Diggs Issues | 5.30 1:05:05

16d ago1:05:05

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Bomani Jones is joined by Domonique Foxworth for another edition of Foxworth Friday. On today’s episode, the guys start off by chatting about Bo's AI chatbot lying to him (4:34)! They switch gears to discuss someone who most likely has strong thoughts about AI, Aaron Rodgers, and why he's holding the Pittsburgh Steelers hostage by not making a deci…

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What's next for the Carolina Hurricanes? | Handshake drama between Maurice & Brind'Amour explained | RIP NC State vs. UNC hoops matchups | OG391 1:18:52

17d ago1:18:52

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. What's next for the Carolina Hurricanes after the Florida Panthers knocked them out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? And now that everyone has been able to sleep on it, what is the best way to look at the 2024-2025 season? Plus! That awkward handshake between Paul Maurice and Rod B…

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Florida Panthers Eliminate Carolina Hurricanes from Stanley Cup Playoffs | OG After Dark 1:33:26

18d ago1:33:26

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The Florida Panthers are headed to the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals after rallying to clinch the series over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are joined by N&O columnist Luke DeCock and play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco inside Lenovo Center to discuss all the key moments from what turned out to be closing time for the Canes. …

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SEC "Reality Distortion Field" will destroy college football | Today in Bill Belichick | UNC Heath Championship | OG390 1:31:09

18d ago1:31:09

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are at the UNC Health Championship at Raleigh Country Club and have a lot to get into today -- because they've spent most of the week focused on the Carolina Hurricanes. They start things off with SEC commish Greg Sankey saying the college football world is too wrapped up in the idea of "not losing" instead of more importan…

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Bomani Jones & Michael Smith Reminisce on Around the Horn's Impact, ESPN Ups and Downs | 5.28 1:17:31

18d ago1:17:31

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On today’s episode of The Right Time, Michael Smith, co-founder of Inflection Point Entertainment, joins Bomani Jones to discuss Around The Horn coming to an end after 23 years. The show starts with a mini discussion on New Orleans and imagining what Bo would've been like if he grew up in NOLA (2:10). Bo talks about Michael's career path and how he…

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Correct Names For The OG's, Unc & Cougar, Strange Pickup Basketball Attire & Some WTF Nonsense 31:49

19d ago31:49

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Carolina Hurricanes stave off elimination! Shutout over Florida Panthers forces Game 5 | OG After Dark 1:02:08

20d ago1:02:08

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers – Game 4 Breakdown | Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals | OG After Dark The Carolina Hurricanes stave off elimination with a clutch shutout win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4. While Logan Stankoven once against had a monster game for the Canes, veterans like Sebastian Aho and Jaccob Slavin s…

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Hurricanes on brink of elimination after Panthers score 5 goals in 3rd period | OG After Dark 1:11:00

22d ago1:11:00

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are joined by N&O columnist Luke DeCock and play-by-play Mike Maniscalco to discuss a brutal Game 3 for the Carolina Hurricanes, who saw a 1-1 game implode after the Florida Panthers scored 5 goals in the 3rd period. The Canes are now on the brink of elimination from Eastern Conference Finals, while the Panthers are 1 game …

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OG Mailbag: Is Rod Brind'Amour getting a pass for ECF failures? | Will Wade getting it done? | CFP changes hurt ACC? 38:48

23d ago38:48

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In the May 23rd edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. -- Is it time for Rod Brind'Amour to go? -- Why are NC State coaches invoked when talking about Rod? -- Canes picked a bad time to be good? -- Will CFP changes hurt the ACC? -- NC State & Duke winning hoops offseason over …

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Knicks Collapse, Caitlin Clark-Tiger Woods Comps & Angel Reese Next Steps | 5.23 54:03

23d ago54:03

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On today’s episode of The Right Time, Elle Duncan of ESPN joins Bomani Jones to discuss The New York Knicks' collapse and the ongoing WNBA drama. The show starts with Elle describing the events she witnessed at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night by saying why she won't make fun of Knicks fans (3:14) and that every A-lister was at this game (4:35…

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Panthers Downgrade Carolina Hurricanes to Tropical Depression in Stanley Cup Playoffs Beatdown | OG After Dark 1:20:43

23d ago1:20:43

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After falling 0-2 to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals, things are looking grim in Raleigh. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are joined by N&O columnist Luke DeCock and play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco to break down how everything has gone wrong for the Canes and how the Panthers are dominating this series. OG After Dark is brought to…

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Are the Carolina Hurricanes already cooked, fam? | Triangle hoops check-in with Jeff Goodman | OG Lite now in cans | OG389 1:09:13

24d ago1:09:13

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? The Stanley Cup Playoffs. Are the Canes cooked, fam? Or is everyone overreacting to their Game 1 loss to the Florida Panthers? Former NC State basketball player Alex Nunnaly joined the show to discuss the doomer fan mentality shared by Caniacs and Wolfpack fans. @TheF…

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Caleb Williams & Bears' Future, Cam Newton's Aura, Kobe Bryant & LeBron's Legacy | 5.21 1:06:18

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On today’s episode, Jason Goff of The Ringer & Chicago Sports Network joins Bomani Jones to mainly discuss Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams. The show starts with Bo saying how people get very angry when he criticizes Scottie Pippen, who happens to be Jason's favorite all-time Chicago Bulls player (1:17). They get into Seth Wickersham's new book, Ame…

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Florida Panthers stun Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1, flip home ice in Eastern Conference Finals | OG After Dark 1:09:11

26d ago1:09:11

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😬 Florida Panthers Take Game 1 Over Carolina Hurricanes | 2025 Eastern Conference Finals OG After Dark 😬 Is this really going to happen again to the Carolina Hurricanes? The Florida Panthers took advantage of special teams and Canes missteps to stun Lenovo Center with a 5-2 victory in Game 1. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are joined by N&O columnist Luk…

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The New Senior Citizen's Of Tomorrow, Internet Stuff & A Serious Booty/Lotion Question 29:54

26d ago29:54

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Sara Civian on Canes vs. Panthers in Eastern Conference Finals | Maurice has come a long way | NFL 'Hope SZN' | OG Sports Phone | OG388 1:26:52

26d ago1:26:52

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The Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals are finally here! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open things up with an interesting twist on those Vegas odds, pushing back on the sudden retcon of how people have been talking about the Carolina Hurricanes, and more. Sara Civian jumped on to talk about how the Florida Panthers are a different sort of problem the…

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NBA's Future with Knicks, Timberwolves is FUN; Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark Isn't | 5.19 56:41

27d ago56:41

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On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to the NBA Conference Finals being set and the newest Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese tussle. Bo starts off the show by saying this is the most fun outcome we could've gotten for the NBA Conference Finals because we are exiting the dynasty saga era (2:14). Bo continues to explain why we're tren…

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Are the Carolina Hurricanes truly "boring"? | ACC Baseball Tournament primer | OG387 1:24:35

27d ago1:24:35

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open the podcast discussing the Carolina Hurricanes knowing their next Stanley Cup Playoffs opponent -- the Florida Panthers. Because of course it was going to be the Panthers. While there are pros and cons to seeing Paul Maurice's squad again in the Eastern Conference Finals, the best way to look at this run is similar to …

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OG Mailbag: Is the NBA truly rigged? | PGA Championship majors exchange rate | Coverage of the Canes 29:02

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In the May 16th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio run through several questions submitted by OG Fans subscribers. Maybe the NBA is rigged? Why does the NBA hate the Hornets? Why is the PGA Championship the Ringo of majors? Coverage of the Canes NC high school officiating woes Andor ...and more!…

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Nervous Knicks vs. Corny Celtics, Anthony Edwards' Future, Diddy on Trial | 5.16 1:07:15

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Bomani Jones is joined by The Kid Mero of 7 PM in Brooklyn to discuss the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics playoff series. Bo and Mero start off the show joking about their bodies failing them once they reached the age of 40 (0:50) and how they can't recover from injuries like they used to (2:13). Bo praises Mero for wearing a Knicks Dominican Rep…

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🚨 Carolina Hurricanes knock out Washington Capitals, advance to Eastern Conference Finals | OG After Dark 49:48

1M ago49:48

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🚨 Series Over! The Carolina Hurricanes eliminate the Washington Capitals and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals! 🏆🔥 Catch the full Game 5 recap and what's next for Carolina as they chase the Stanley Cup. Sports Podcast Festival Tickets: https://therialto.com/event/the-2nd-annual-sports-podcast-festival/the-rialto-theatre/ Sign up for exclusiv…

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Can Hurricanes wrap Capitals in Game 5? | ACC fighting for College Football Playoff future | Y'all can't get enough Belichick talk | OG386 1:21:43

1M ago1:21:43

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? The Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs are going Full Leafs. Never go Full Leafs. Why couldn't they wait to do this in the Conference Finals vs. the Carolina Hurricanes? That's assuming the Canes don't blow a 3-1 series lead to the Washington Capitals. The …

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Belichick reboots UNC's offseason talk | NC's looming high school officiating crisis | OG Sports Phone on Canes | OG385 1:27:25

1M ago1:27:25

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Joe Giglio is feeling it after seeing Pearl Jam at Lenovo Center. After recapping what he can remember, the guys get into Bill Belichick rebooting UNC's offseason talk away from all things Jordon Hudson and focused on actual football. Then again, what exactly does he know about the team he's putting together? Steve Schwartz, longtime North Carolina…

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Cooper Flagg-Mavericks Conspiracies, Celtics Future, Giannis Trades | 5.14 1:13:22

1M ago1:13:22

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Bomani Jones is joined by Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports to discuss the Jayson Tatum injury and NBA lottery results. Bo starts off the show by saying this seems like a career-altering injury for Jayson Tatum (1:17), similar to Derrick Rose, and why we never saw these types of injuries years ago (9:31). Moving onto the NBA lottery results, Bo says i…

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Can Carolina Hurricanes change national narrative? | Matt Norlander on Flagg, Triangle portal, and Pearl Jam | Sports Pod Fest details | OG384 1:35:26

1M ago1:35:26

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio start things off with the Carolina Hurricanes. Now that they have a commanding 3-1 Stanley Cup Playoffs series lead on the Washington Capitals, can the Canes change the tired narratives that have dogged them since the Mikko Rantanen trade? CBS Sports college basketball insider Matt Norlander joins the podcast to discuss Coo…

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Crazy Music Gimmicks, Top White Rappers & R&B Royalty 29:04

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Pablo Torre on Belichick, Hudson & UNC power dynamics | Did the Hurricanes break the Capitals? | OG383 1:21:12

1M ago1:21:12

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Before Pablo Torre joined the podcast to help Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio "find out" about the power dynamics playing out in realtime between Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and top North Carolina brass, there's plenty to get into regarding Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Washington Capitals again, with the final score reflec…

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Knicks Might be Cooked, Jokic Struggles vs. Thunder, Shedeur Sanders' Turnaround | 5.12 1:02:25

1M ago1:02:25

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On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to the NBA playoff semifinals and NFL rookie mini-camp beginning. Bo starts off the show by saying why the Cleveland Cavaliers can still win this series vs the Indiana Pacers despite being down 3-1 (3:08) and why there isn't any semifinals series he feels has been decided yet (8:44). Bo also…

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Was Jordon Hudson banned from UNC's football facility? | Canes vs. Capitals Game 2 reaction | OG Mailbag 40:05

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In the May 9th edition of OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio address the latest kerfuffle involving North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson. Podcast host Pablo Torre released an episode detailing the relationship, claiming Hudson had been banned from the football facility by UNC. The school denied the claim th…

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Celtics Collapse to Knicks, Steph Curry's Superpower, Nikola Jokic vs. Larry Bird | 5.9 59:35

1M ago59:35

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On today’s episode, Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo Sports joins Bomani Jones to recap some of the NBA Semifinals games. They start off the show shocked with the New York Knicks completing their second comeback in a row vs the Boston Celtics (0:46) which makes Bo and Vinnie question if Jayson Tatum is that guy (7:19)? Sticking with the Knicks vs Celtics s…

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How new ACC basketball schedule will affect the Triangle | Keys for Canes in Game 2 vs. Capitals | Big East Pope | OG382 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

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Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are back for another Butcher's Market OG Live. First up? The ACC made their conference basketball schedule change that'll put generational rivalries like NC State and North Carolina into a "situationship". Will going to 18 games from 20 actually accomplish greatness for the ACC? Speaking of the Wolfpack, more signs they're …

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Why Donald Trump & Nick Saban can't fix NIL, Bill Belichick won't succeed at UNC | 5.7 55:13

1M ago55:13

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On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall, writer for the Channel 6 Newsletter and host of the Shutdown Fullcast, to discuss NIL legislation in College Football and Bill Belichick. But first the guys talk about why Spencer's super power is napping (2:22) and his high school classmates whose family members did time…

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