OVIES & GIGLIO

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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.

  1. OG Business: NBCUniversal Splits From Comcast | iHeartMedia’s Layoffs Broke The "Great Content" Fallacy

    6h ago

    OG Business: NBCUniversal Splits From Comcast | iHeartMedia’s Layoffs Broke The "Great Content" Fallacy

    Comcast is officially spinning out NBCUniversal. Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down the fallout for sports rights fees and expose the harsh reality behind iHeartMedia's latest layoffs. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join The guys lead off with Comcast's massive decision to completely spin out the bulk of the NBCUniversal empire into a standalone, publicly traded entity. Joe and Demetri map out the two competing schools of thought on what happens next. The first, most obvious target is streaming giant Netflix stepping in to scoop up NBCU's elite legacy assets — instantly absorbing the film studios, global theme park footprint, and massive live sports properties like the NFL to cement their ecosystem. The second scenario features a newly independent NBCUniversal attempting an aggressive acquisition sprint of its own — a play that would require a mountain of capital they simply might not have without Comcast's cash-generating broadband backing. Then, the conversation transitions to a brutally honest post-mortem on the broadcast radio sector. Another massive wave of layoffs has torn through iHeartMedia, decimating local sports and talk programming across the country. Joe and Demetri explore why this specific round of cuts seems to have completely broken even the most hardened, optimistic radio consultants. Plus, the guys pivot to the tech world to offer some grim observations regarding the final, quiet death of physical video game media and the corporate squeeze of the all-digital console marketplace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min

  2. 1d ago

    World Cup Fever | Carolina Hurricanes Playing It Safe During NHL Free Agency | 07.01

    Live from the Empire Eats World Cup watch party in downtown Raleigh! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio gear up for USMNT knockout drama and parse a quiet day of NHL Free Agency for the Carolina Hurricanes. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG Membership Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Qpevj6hElebdWc2SSGkWw/join Broadcasting live from the outdoor courtyard nestled between Sitti and Gravy, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lean into international knockout drama for a special remote edition of the show, courtesy of our friends at Empire Eats. Ahead of the USMNT's massive World Cup Round of 32 knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Joe’s dad rolls through the live show to give his first-person travel log after trekking through the tournament hubs of Atlanta and Miami to witness the global spectacle firsthand. Then, the conversation pivots heavily back to the ice as the NHL Free Agency window officially opens. While teams across the league hand out astronomical contracts, the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes have remained silent on Day 1. The guys analyze why a quiet start is actually smart business: combination of tight internal contract situations, a notoriously soft unrestricted free-agent class, and management's refusal to drastically overpay for marginal roster upgrades immediately after lifting the Stanley Cup. However, "running it back" entirely isn't an option. With Frederik Andersen up in the air, the guys explore the one glaring area of concern that management must actively address through the trade market this summer — the goalie position. We wrap up the outdoor broadcast by plugging in the equipment to take your live reactions and voicemail drops 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.

    1 hr

  3. Jun 26

    OG Mailbag: Canes Offseason | LaMelo Trade Reaction | NC State & UNC Neutral Logic | World Cup Vibes

    The parade routes through downtown Raleigh are clear, the hangovers have subsided, and the hard sports business reality of summer has officially arrived. On this edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio open up the floodgates on the OG Sports Phone. First up is the looming Carolina Hurricanes offseason. While the high of the championship remains, fans are already wrestling with Tom Dundon's ruthless, win-first roster philosophy. What happens to the blue line, and are we truly ready for the Brandon Bussi era in net? Then, the phone lines shift to the Queen City fallout. Following their conversation with Walker Mehl, the guys answer mailbag questions regarding the true emotional and strategic impact of the Charlotte Hornets trading face-of-the-franchise LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid. With the summer schedule heating up, they examine whether authentic World Cup fever has legitimately gripped the casual American fan base. We round things out with follow-up thoughts on the historic NC State vs. UNC December basketball matchup and more... OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG 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.

    41 min

  4. Jun 25

    Charlotte Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball | Keeping Up With Stanley Cup | UNC vs. NC State Neutral Site? | 06.25

    A blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade shakes North Carolina sports. Joe Ovies breaks down the Charlotte Hornets' reset, an NC State vs UNC December showdown, and some Stanley Cup lore. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - NC State vs UNC neutral site 06:00 - Don't get attached, Caniacs 12:00 - Dundon making the rounds 18:00 - Housekeeping 22:00 - Walker Mehl on Hornets trading Ball 59:00 - Keeping up with Lord Stanley 1:25:00 - Mt. Rushmore SZN 1:53:00 - Hey Joe Just when you thought the North Carolina sports landscape was going to quiet down for the summer, the Charlotte Hornets have officially executed a universe-altering trade, sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and a mountain of draft capital. LockedOn Hornets and WFNZ host Walker Mehl jumps on the line to break down the complex mental framework of moving on from the face of the organization. While LaMelo remains a divisive figure nationally, Queen City fans genuinely loved his flash — but if this hard reset means consistent playoff basketball under the new regime, the fan base will eventually heal. Then, we shift to the ice where the NHL offseason is officially underway ahead of the entry draft. Ovies issues a clear reality check to Caniacs celebrating the recent parade: do not get too attached to every face on this championship roster. Owner Tom Dundon has made it clear that his desire to keep winning far outweighs any local sentimentality, meaning "Business Tom" decisions are looming on the roster front. Plus, Carolina Hurricanes VP of Communications Mike Sundheim drops by the studio to pull back the curtain on the world's most famous trophy, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories about what actually happens during the Stanley Cup's local travel diary. Finally, Demetri Ravanos jumps on the microphones to officially initiate summer "offseason protocols." The guys take a meta dive into sports talk industry tropes to decide what belongs on the definitive "Mt. Rushmore of Mt. Rushmore Topics." We wrap it all up by checking the temperature of a shell-shocked state fan base on the OG Sports Phone! OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG 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.

    1h 57m

  5. Jun 23

    North Carolina's Omaha heartbreaks continue | Politics behind Brind'Amour's HOF snub? | NBA Draft | 06.23

    Heartbreak in Omaha as UNC baseball falls short of a title. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the Tar Heels' collapse, Rod Brind'Amour's HOF snub, and the NBA Draft... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - More UNC CWS sadness 12:00 - OG Sports Phone 23:00 - Housekeeping 27:30 - Brind'Amour HOF snub 43:00 - Roy Cooper OG Canes Correspondent 1:03:00 - NDA Draft 1:12:00 - NCYSA Director Bill Furjanic 1:23:00 - Hey Joe The absolute high of a Stanley Cup championship parade has given way to a heavy dose of reality across the Triangle sports landscape. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio lead off with total bummer in Omaha. The Tar Heels baseball program saw their momentum completely evaporate in a disastrous 4th inning against Oklahoma, culminating in a spectacular run to the College World Series title for the Sooners. While you have to give all credit to Oklahoma, it leaves UNC fans staring down a frustrating, familiar question: when is this perennially successful baseball program finally going to break through and capture a national championship of their own? Then, we shift to the ice where the disrespect continues. Despite just coaching the Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup title, Rod Brind'Amour's 13-year wait for a Hockey Hall of Fame induction rolls on. The Class of 2026 committee announced its inductees — including first-ballot locks like Patrice Bergeron and Carey Price, but also raising eyebrows with the selections of Keith Tkachuk and Pekka Rinne. Joe and Joe parse the resumes: what gives with the continued omission of a two-time Selke winner and Cup captain while weaker resumes slide in? The guys explore the heavy politics in play. Plus, a massive shift in the NBA landscape on the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft. The Miami Heat have officially executed a universe-altering blockbuster trade to land two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Tyler Herro and a mountain of draft picks. We evaluate the draft-night fallout and what it means for the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference. OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG 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.

    1h 31m

  6. Jun 22

    Erik Cole on Brind'Amour, offseason Stanley Cup protocols | UNC CWS | Is USMNT good!? | Dusty May to NBA | Lightning Round | 06.22

    The parade routes are clean, the hangovers have subsided, and the Stanley Cup is officially making its rounds across the Triangle. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio sorta kinda return to "normal" programming by tackling the massive backlog of national and local sports stories that took a backseat to hockey immortality. But there's plenty of hockey talk! The guys welcome former Carolina Hurricanes forward and 2006 Stanley Cup champion Erik Cole to the show. Cole shares his unique perspective on what makes a Rod Brind'Amour locker room tick, having played alongside Rod in the 2002 Final and won it all with Brind'Amour as his captain. Erik pulls back the curtain on the incredible, viral moment during Saturday's downtown Raleigh celebration where he and Rod stopped the parade route to embrace, beautifully bridging two legendary eras of franchise history. We also check in with OG Senior Social Media Correspondent Graham Hill, who has provided boots-on-the-ground reporting of tracking Lord Stanley's exploits through bars and breweries all over the 919. But the show leads off with an extended Lightning Round covering a massive weekend of sports. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Can UNC's spectacular pitching staff carry the Heels to a CWS title? 11:00 - World Cup is producing stellar storylines, but a central question looms — is the USMNT actually...good? 24:00 - Why was US Open crowd openly rooting for Wyndham Clark to lose? 32:30 - Dusty May takes Dallas Mavericks job. 42:00 - NHL Carousel 51:00 - Housekeeping 57:00 - Erik Cole interview 1:27:00 - Lord Stanley around town 1:53:00 - Hey Joe OG x BreakingT: https://breakingt.com/collections/the-ovies-giglio-collection?rfsn=7630833.c3bd9f7 OG Secret Stash: http://theog.shop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OGTriangleMedia OG 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.

    2h 3m

  7. Jun 19

    Lazy Canes takes continue | UNC's baseball conundrum | OG Mailbag

    Winning the Stanley Cup should have put an end to the Lazy Canes Takes. Instead, some outside the market have doubled down on their doubts. UNC baseball has been to Omaha 13 times for the Men's College World Series. Is this finally it for the Tar Heels? If they win, how will they celebrate. James Giglio joins Joe Giglio to discuss these questions and more on a very special edition of the OG Mailbag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 15m

  8. Jun 18

    Tar Heels close in on title | More is more at the World Cup | OG Sports Phone

    UNC eliminated West Virginia in the Men's College World Series and will advance to the championship round to face Oklahoma. The Tar Heels are making their third appearance in the title round and first since 2007. The World Cup expanded to 48 teams. The NCAA could learn from FIFA. It's a simple lesson: more is more. Alex Nunnally, Jaxon Lucas and Oronde Ash join Joe Giglio to discuss these topics and more on a jam-packed summer edition of the OG. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Canes media tour 19:29 - Garner legend Jaxon Lucas on the Men’s College World Series 33:09 - Oronde Ash on the World Cup expansion to 48 teams and what to make of hydrations breaks 1:03:00 - OG Sports Phone calls: The Canes’ “easy path,” Dylan from Chapel Hill callback, World Cup contenders as college basketball teams corrected* Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 28m
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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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    OG Triangle Media
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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    804
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