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Rest vs. Rust Debate For Canes | Roster Clarity For Duke, UNC & NC State | NCAA 5-in-5 Model | 04.28 Apr 28, 2026

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Rest vs. rust. It's one of the most classic debates in playoff sports — and the Carolina Hurricanes are right in the middle of it after sweeping Ottawa while Pittsburgh continues to grind through their series against Philadelphia. What does history actually say about teams that spend extended time between rounds? Ovies and Giglio dig into the numbers and the narrative before shifting to college basketball, where the transfer portal has closed and roster clarity is finally starting to emerge across the Triangle. Duke has quietly reloaded with a different wrinkle to how Scheyer is approaching roster construction this offseason. UNC and NC State are both still staring at significant holes in their lineups — but for very different reasons. Then a conversation about the NCAA's push toward a 5-year eligibility rule — is this a genuine reform or simply a backdoor attempt to implement age limits and streamline a system that college administrators have been trying to control for years? Throw in some NBA talk, OG Sports Phone calls and a playlist review and you've got yourself a full show.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Rest vs. Rust for Canes
07:00 - Pucks bounce funny
16:00 - NBA quick takes
19:00 - Housekeeping
28:00 - Roster updates for Duke, UNC & NC State
1:04:00 - Bloomin' Blinds
1:14:00 - NCAA 5-in-5
1:31:00 - Hey Joe

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Hurricanes built different for playoffs | Panthers nailed their NFL Draft | Why is Jordon Hudson FOIAing UNC? | 04.27 Apr 27, 2026

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Demetri Ravanos is filling in for Giglio today and the show is packed from start to finish. Ovies and Demetri open with the one big takeaway from the NFL Draft that everyone keeps coming back to — NIL's impact on the available draft pool. Some executives viewed this year's class as losing an entire round of the draft, with a significant chunk of players choosing to stay in college thanks to NIL payouts that already exceed the roughly $900,000 minimum of an NFL rookie deal. It makes complete financial sense — but all of that could change if college administrators alter eligibility rules in the coming months. Then again, consensus in college athletics is fleeting — just ask everyone still trying to sort out a new College Football Playoff format. David Covucci of FOIABall jumps on to break down the absurd expense of changing the CFP logo, why Jordon Hudson is sending FOIA requests to UNC administrators, and the surprising reality that college football attendance has actually dropped based on scanned ticket data.

Then Ryan Didoshack of Hot Garbage Sports on YouTube joins to break down the Carolina Hurricanes sweep of the Ottawa Senators and what makes this year's version of the Canes genuinely different from previous playoff runs. LockedOn Panthers host Julian Council then puts a wrap on the Carolina Panthers draft haul — a sensible draft for a franchise that has cleared a very low bar in recent history, with real questions about whether these additions can make an immediate impact as Carolina chases the NFC South. OG Sports Phone calls close it out.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - NIL impact on NFL Draft
17:00 - Why is Jordon Hudson FOIAing UNC?
31:00 - Housekeeping
36:00 - Didoshak on Canes sweeping Ottawa
1:03:00 - Carolina Panthers had sensible NFL Draft
1:24:00 - Hey Joe

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Carolina Hurricanes Sweep Ottawa | Stankoven Scores 4 Goals In 4 Games | OG After Dark Apr 25, 2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes are through to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Four games. One sweep. And Logan Stankoven cooking at the perfect time. OG After Dark is live following a series clinching win that had everything — Stankoven's game winning goal to cap a dominant 4 goals in 4 games performance, a desperate and physical Ottawa squad that was handed multiple power play chances in a pivotal second period, and a Carolina penalty kill that was absolutely crucial when the series was on the line. Ovies and Giglio are live with the immediate reaction to the sweep and what's next for Carolina.

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OG Mailbag: Dundon Discourse | Veesaar Gone | Portal Opinions | Rock Ain't Dead Apr 24, 2026

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The OG Mailbag is open and nothing is off limits this week. The Dundon discourse. What the transfer portal is doing to the emotional wellbeing of college basketball fans. The Carolina Panthers trusting the process at the NFL Draft. Fan gatekeeping — and who actually gets to hold the keys. Whether rock music is genuinely dead or just resting. Ovies and Giglio get into all of it and more in this week's mailbag.

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Hurricanes Suffocate Ottawa, Take 3-0 Stanley Cup Playoffs Lead | Panthers Draft Freeling | 04.23 Apr 24, 2026

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Ovies and Giglio are live on YouTube following a dominant Carolina Hurricanes performance that puts the Canes in complete control of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. Up 3-0 and looking every bit like a team built for a deep run, Carolina did the little things right all night — keeping Ottawa's top line flustered and getting another standout performance from Freddie Andersen and a second line that has quietly become the defining story of this series. The power play was a non-factor for both teams — including a head scratching Ottawa power play that generated only one shot on 90 seconds of 5-on-3 — but the Canes didn't need it.

Then it's to the NFL Draft, where Fernando Mendoza heading to the Raiders felt obvious — but Ty Simpson going to the Rams at 13 had a lot of people scratching their heads. The Carolina Panthers meanwhile used pick 19 on Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling — not the position most predicted but potentially a savvy long term move for a franchise that finally has a real plan.

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OG Business: Geese, Industry Plants & How The Music Industry Never Stops Selling Apr 23, 2026

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What is an "industry plant" and why are the people looking for them so naive? It's a topic that has roots in the old concept of "selling out" and the audience's obsession with authenticity. Plus! ESPN doesn’t respect Western New York, WWE fans are in shambles, and Tom Dundon meets the NBA media.

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Able From NC State To UNC Highlights Triangle Portal Moves | Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan Trusts His Process | Tom "El Cheapo" Dundon Roasted By NBA | 04.22 Apr 22, 2026

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The college basketball transfer portal is moving fast and Ovies and Giglio are keeping up with every Triangle storyline. Everyone wants to do the eyeballs emoji over Matt Able going from NC State to UNC — but the real takeaway isn't about switching sides in the rivalry. It's a reminder of just how bad the vibes were during Will Wade's lone season in Raleigh. Meanwhile Justin Gainey is doing exactly the right thing at NC State, assembling distinctive parts for his first roster rather than chasing names. And over in Durham? The Blue Devils are emerging from the lab with another potentially elite roster. Then the guys put a final spin on the Billy Donovan conversation — now that he has officially stepped down from the Chicago Bulls, should UNC have waited?

Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer then joins to break down how the Carolina Panthers are approaching the NFL Draft. One thing is crystal clear — GM Dan Morgan trusts his process. After a PSA for Canes fans about not getting so easily trolled by national shows, the guys turn their attention to Tom Dundon getting absolutely roasted by the NBA world for his cost cutting ways with the Portland Trail Blazers. Credit where it's due — Dundon will spend on the team itself while cutting everything around it. Will it work in Portland? Maybe. But it would help a lot to have someone like Rod Brind'Amour.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Matt Able to UNC
10:30 - Should UNC have waited for Billy Donovan?
22:00 - Duke reloads
25:00 - NC State has distinctive parts
27:00 - Mark Armstrong
34:30 - Housekeeping
41:00 - Carolina Panthers NFL Draft Primer
1:06:00 - PSA for Canes fans
1:16:00 - Tom "El Cheapo" Dundon
1:22:00 - The Brind'Amour of it all
1:40:00 - Gio Lopez didn't have fun at UNC
1:45:00 - Hey Joe

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Carolina Hurricanes Overcome Controversial Overturned OT Goal To Beat Ottawa In Double Overtime Apr 21, 2026

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OG After Dark is live on YouTube following one of the most dramatic games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far. The Carolina Hurricanes survived a double overtime thriller against the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 — but not before getting their hearts ripped out and put back in their chests. A Mark Jankowsku goal with 2:42 left in the 1st overtime looked like the winner — until a controversial replay review wiped it off the board. Officials ruled Jordan Staal lost and regained possession over the blue line, putting Martinook offside and sending the building into stunned silence. But Martinook got the last laugh — potting the actual game winner in double overtime to give the Canes the win and a commanding series lead.

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Canes Shutdown Ottawa's Attempt To Set Tone | Lingering Questions For Duke, UNC & NC State Hoops | What's Next For Hornets? | 04.20 Apr 20, 2026

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and the Carolina Hurricanes wasted no time making a statement. Ovies and Giglio walk through Game 1 against Ottawa — how the Canes handled the Senators' attempt to physically impose themselves and how Freddie Andersen delivered the kind of performance that quiets a fanbase's deepest anxieties about goaltending. The guys also address a long running frustration — despite years of being one of the NHL's most consistent programs, national media continues to fumble the Carolina Hurricanes narrative.

CBS Sports' Matt Norlander then joins for a genuinely level headed assessment of Duke, UNC and NC State now that the noise of the offseason has faded and clearer pictures are emerging. WFNZ and LockedOn Hornets host Walker Mehl brings the Charlotte perspective to close the college sports portion — breaking down what derailed Kon Knueppel's season and whether LaMelo Ball is truly the franchise cornerstone the Hornets need him to be. OG Sports Phone calls on playoff pricing and more bring the show home.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
06:00 - Ottawa tone setting backfired
19:00 - Ready Freddie?
23:30 - Housekeeping
30:00 - Norlander on Triangle hoops
1:07:00 - What's next for Hornets?
1:37:00 - Hey Joe

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What's going on with NC State's roster? | Did UNC make a mistake with Dylan Mingo? | OG Mailbag Apr 17, 2026

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Roster turnover is a part of college basketball and especially with new coaches. But what's going on at NC State? Will anyone come back? Did UNC make a mistake in letting Dylan Mingo go? Jacey Zembal of the Wolfpacker joins Joe Giglio to answer your OG Mailbag questions. Plus, getting into the take business requires takes. Some didn't like Giglio's LaMelo Ball or Illinois basketball takes. They're revisited. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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