OVIES & GIGLIO

With decades of combined experience in the media industry, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio bring an insider's and recently earned outsider's perspective on North Carolina sports. From NC State, North Carolina, and Duke to the rest of the ACC, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Carolina Panthers, follow Ovies and Giglio on your favorite podcast platforms and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all their latest episodes.

  1. 2d ago

    Hurricanes Go Global | Origins of Struttin' Stormy | UNC's Roberts Hates Baseball | Football Picks! | 11.12

    Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are LIVE on YouTube as the Carolina Hurricanes wrap up their Global Series opener against the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki, Finland. The show kicks off with Carolina's red-hot start — one so dominant that even the crew over at Spittin' Chiclets has declared the Canes a certified "wagon" capable of another Eastern Conference Finals run. Hurricanes Hockey Network play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco joins live immediately following the final horn in Finland to break down the international showcase. Staying on the hockey theme, NC Rabbit Hole founder Jeremy Markovich joins the guys for a fascinating historical deep dive into the "Strutting Stormy" logo variant that serves as the centerpiece of the Hurricanes' new Hometown Remix jersey. From the ice to campus politics, Joe and Joe try to make sense of UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts' curious comments regarding Major League Baseball expansion and its supposed negative impact on college athletics — while also noting how Roberts left the door wide open for speculation surrounding Bill Belichick's future in Chapel Hill.Meanwhile, the wait is officially over in Raleigh: Philip Rivers is officially NC State's next head coach. Despite all the off-field coaching fireworks, there are still crucial games left on the gridiron. North Carolina faces a massive matchup against Louisville with bowl eligibility on the line, Duke looks to capitalize on a Miami squad missing star wideout Malachi Toney, and NC State fans can at least count on elite tailgating this weekend. Plus, live listener calls and chat reactions on the OG Sports Phone! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 4d ago

    Duke's Roster Reality Check | Malone Questions UNC's Manhood | Bomani Jones on Rivers & More | No Quarter Hour | 11.11

    Duke physically handled by Michigan State, Michael Malone questions UNC's manhood, Bomani Jones on Philip Rivers and Sturgill Simpson, CFP rankings skepticism, Hellebuyck drama, and No Quarter Hour TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - What Did Duke's Loss to Michigan State Reveal About Jon Scheyer's Roster?12:15 - Michael Malone Questions UNC's Toughness After Wyoming28:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate32:00 - How Is NC State Developing Its Basketball Identity Under Gainey?42:00 - Housekeeping47:00 - Bomani Jones on Philip Rivers to NC State, Triangle Media, & Sturgill Simpson1:17:00 - Lightning Round: CFP Integrity Check1:30:00 - No Quarter Hour with James Giglio & OG Sports Phone Early season ACC basketball provided a harsh reality check across the Triangle! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio launch into the Champions Classic, where Duke got physically handled by Michigan State. The takeaway for Jon Scheyer's squad is clear: Cooper Flagg and Cam Boozer ain't walking back through that door. However, the early loss gives Scheyer concrete physical adjustments to preach as the Blue Devils enter a grueling non-conference stretch. Over in Chapel Hill, North Carolina head coach Michael Malone didn't hold back after another concerning performance on the glass against Wyoming — questioning his roster's "manhood" and board toughness. With rebounding issues mounting, Malone faces immediate decisions regarding who earns crunch-time minutes and whose role gets slashed. Meanwhile, out in Raleigh, NC State is quietly developing a grittier identity game by game under Justin Gainey. Then, friend of the podcast Bomani Jones joins the show. Bomani offers his unfiltered takes on Triangle sports culture, examines the wild prospect of Philip Rivers taking over NC State, and leads the guys on a cmusical detour discussing Sturgill Simpson. In the Lightning Round, the guys roll their eyes at the manufactured drama of the College Football Playoff rankings show and question why New Jersey's front office held goalie Connor Hellebuyck out of the lineup during his much-anticipated return to Winnipeg. Plus, James Giglio checks in for another edition of the No Quarter Hour, followed by the OG Sports Phone. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 5d ago

    College Football's "Enshittification" | Does Rivers' Experience Matter? | Hornets Panic, Panthers Apathy | 11.10

    The College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams, Joe Ovies breaks down the "enshittification" of CFB, Walker Mehl on Hornets panic and Panthers checkout, and Philip Rivers calls. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Coaching is easy!07:00 - 24-Team CFP Expansion: ACC always early, rarely wrong12:00 - "Enshittification" of college football started with ACC expansion30:00 - Housekeeping37:00 - Walker Mehl: Is 10 games too early to panic over the Charlotte Hornets?49:00 - Have Carolina Panthers fans officially checked out on the season?1:05:00 - Lightning Round: College Hoops, ESPN's SEC Agenda, & Waiting on Josh Allen1:25:00 - OG Sports Phone: More Philip Rivers to NC State Voicemails The College Football Playoff is officially expanding to 24 teams next season—a move that effectively eliminates conference championship games from the sport entirely. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio launch into the news, with Ovies framing the expansion as the final stage in the "enshittification" of college football. Defined as the continual adjustment of a system's parameters in pursuit of marginal profit improvements without regard for quality or fan experience, Ovies argues this process actually started years ago when the ACC expanded solely to create its own revenue-generating conference championship game. Then, WFNZ and Locked On Hornets host Walker Mehl joins the show. Walker breaks down whether early-season panic around the Charlotte Hornets is justified just 10 games into the schedule, and gives an honest assessment of whether the Carolina Panthers fanbase has completely checked out on the remainder of the season. In the Lightning Round, the guys touch on early college basketball takeaways, examine ESPN's massive television incentives for pushing SEC propaganda over other conferences, and debate how the NFL media landscape is permanently stuck in a waiting room for Josh Allen to reach his first Super Bowl. Finally, the show closes with the main attraction: another round of OG Sports Phone voicemails reacting to the ongoing Philip Rivers to NC State chatter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 6d ago

    Rivers High Risk, High Reward Gamble For NC State | Canales Losing Panthers Fans | CFP Expanding, Regular Season Still Matters | 11.09

    Reports confirm Philip Rivers is set to become NC State's next head coach — which is a combination of nostalgia, high risk, and jumping the money train. Miami, Notre Dame, and CFP implications. Plus! UNC's 8-4 path under Belichick and Panthers fans are directing their ire at refs and Canales after losing to Denver. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Philip Rivers Set to Become NC State's Next Head Coach08:00 - High Risk, Nostalgia Bait, & Money Train: Blueprint for Rivers32:00 - Housekeeping37:00 - College Football Playoff Expanding to 24 Teams: Regular Season Still Matters45:00 - Notre Dame Beats Miami & National Scramble: Ohio State, Michigan, & LSU Panic53:00 - Triangle CFB Watch: UNC’s Path from 4-8 to 8-4 & Duke’s ACC Title Hopes1:06:00 - Panthers Blow Denver Opportunity: Replay Controversy vs. Dave Canales Decisions1:28:00 - NFL Lightning Round1:41:00 - Hey Joe Anybody can podcast on a Monday — especially after reports indicate legendary quarterback Philip Rivers is officially set to take over as NC State's next head coach. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the hire, calling it a unique cocktail of "why not?", high-risk/high-reward, and ultimate nostalgia bait. The primary driver behind the move is jumpstarting the university's NIL money train, but it will only succeed if Rivers is surrounded by an elite, experienced coaching staff that handles administrative logistics while he builds culture and calls plays. Over in national college football news, the College Football Playoff will officially expand to 24 teams after this season, marking the end of the 12-team format. Contrary to predictions that expansion would kill intrigue, regular-season games still carry immense weight — highlighted by Notre Dame's controversial win over Miami (with the Canes missing Toney) and fan unrest across powerhouses like Ohio State, Michigan, and LSU. Locally, North Carolina handled business against UConn, keeping Bill Belichick's Tar Heels on track to turn last year's 4-8 debut into an 8-4 success story if they can navigate upcoming trap games. Meanwhile, Duke remains squarely in the race for a spot in the ACC Championship game. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers cost themselves a victory against Denver. While fans are fuming over a fluky replay review interception, callers on the OG Sports Phone are placing the blame squarely on head coach Dave Canales' decision-making. The silver lining? The NFC South remains an absolute mess, meaning someone has to win it. Plus, an NFL Lightning Round and listener feedback in Hey Joe! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Nov 6

    OG Mailbag: College Football Ratings Context | Rivers vs. Dilfer | UNC Hoops Handwringing | Canes Remix

    It's time to open up the inbox for an all-new OG Mailbag edition of Ovies & Giglio. First up? Why focusing exclusively on raw TV ratings data presents a flawed picture of program popularity. Joe and Joe break down how network scheduling slots, blowout leads, and cable carriage dynamics distort raw viewership numbers. Then it's to the hard court in Chapel Hill. The guys evaluate early-season anxiety around UNC basketball, separating real operational concerns under Michael Malone from classic opening-month overreactions. Switching to the NC State head coaching search, the guys address a popular national media comp: is hiring Philip Rivers straight from high school just a repeat of Trent Dilfer jumping from high school to UAB? The guys break down why donor alignment, NIL resources, and home-program support in Raleigh make Rivers' situation vastly different from Dilfer's tenure in Birmingham. Plus, the guys provide more post-op perspective on Dave Doeren's 14-year run at NC State following his final farewell presser, and react to the Carolina Hurricanes revealing their new Fanatics "Hometown Remix" gray jerseys featuring Stormy, oak leaves, and the Raleigh skyline. Plus! Civil War history? Maybe. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    OG Mailbag: College Football Ratings Context | Rivers vs. Dilfer | UNC Hoops Handwringing | Canes Remix
  6. Nov 5

    Panthers Enter Make or Break Stretch | NC State Rivers Update | Wake, Duke & Football Picks | Hoops! 11.05

    Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are LIVE on YouTube to break down a packed slate of NFL and college sports headlines. The show kicks off with the Carolina Panthers as they enter a crucial, make-or-break four-game stretch. Moving on from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero served as the ultimate reset button. Now, injuries aside, Dave Canales' squad has a prime opportunity to turn their season around against a Denver Broncos team that could easily be emotionally hungover after their emotional win over Kansas City. Switching to college football, the guys lock in their weekend predictions before diving into the latest news surrounding NC State's head coaching search. With momentum building toward Philip Rivers potentially landing the job in Raleigh, On3’s Conor O’Neill joins the show to preview the upcoming rivalry showdown between Duke and NC State, and explains how Wake Forest has quietly stayed alive in the chaotic ACC Championship race. After the Lightning Round, former NC State guard Casey Morsell stops by to talk college hoops, sharing his perspective on early-season basketball dynamics, roster builds, and life after the Wolfpack's historic ACC Championship run. Plus, live caller reactions and chat takes on the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Nov 4

    Russell's Hustle: Wilson's NC State Job Talk Explained | Wes Durham on Deacs CFP Disrespect | Maniscalco on Canes | Elliott Avent Convo | 11.04

    How Russell Wilson got thrown into the NC State coaching search, Philip Rivers flight tracking, Wes Durham on the CFP Committee, Mike Maniscalco on Canes goalie rotations, the guys need a new Canes Correspondent, and Elliott Avent in studio. 0:00 - How Did Russell Wilson's Name Get Linked to the NC State Football Search?16:00 - OG Media Canes Correspondent Got A New Job23:00 - OG Gambling Syndicate26:00 - Wes Durham on Why the College Football Playoff Committee Is Ignoring Wake Forest55:00 - How Are the Carolina Hurricanes Managing Their Goalie Rotation After Nashville Loss?1:08:00 - Catching Up w/ Carolina Panthers1:19:00 - Elliott Avent In Studio: Elizabeth's Pecans & NC State Baseball's ACC Schedule1:33:00 - No Quarter Hour with James Giglio1:47:00 - Hey Joe How on earth did Russell Wilson end up linked to the NC State football head coaching job?! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio kick off the episode pulling back the curtain on NFL insider media mechanics, agent connections, and how coaching search rumors get cooked up. While the guys dismiss the Wilson noise, they turn their attention to some interesting airport data. Then, ACC Network play-by-play voice Wes Durham joins the show. Wes breaks down why the College Football Playoff committee continues to give zero love to Wake Forest, analyzing what committee members are actually paying attention to and why Miami remains the focal point for national voters. Switching to the ice, Hurricanes Hockey Network voice Mike Maniscalco joins following Carolina's tough road loss against Nashville. Mike and the guys evaluate how Rod Brind'Amour is managing his goaltending rotation through the grueling regular-season grind.In the Lightning Round, the guys check in on the Carolina Panthers ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Denver Broncos. Plus, legendary former NC State baseball head coach Elliott Avent stops by the studio thanks to Elizabeth's Pecans. He reflects on college baseball, and offers his unfiltered take on the Wolfpack's bizarre ACC conference schedule. Finally, James Giglio drops in for another edition of the No Quarter Hour before opening up the phones for "Hey Joe". OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMediaOG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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With decades of combined experience in the media industry, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio bring an insider's and recently earned outsider's perspective on North Carolina sports. From NC State, North Carolina, and Duke to the rest of the ACC, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Carolina Panthers, follow Ovies and Giglio on your favorite podcast platforms and turn on notifications to stay up to date on all their latest episodes.

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