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The mailbag is open, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are opening up the inbox to address a wide-ranging batch of listener prompts, hot takes, and pop-culture debates!The show kicks off with a look at logistics and competitive balance when college football games get impacted by severe hurricanes and weather delays across the Southeast. Then, the guys turn their attention to Durham for a deep dive on Duke basketball. What is the actual bar for measuring success for Jon Scheyer at Duke? Is an ACC title enough, or is the program strictly evaluated on Final Four appearances and national championship banners? Moving over to the NFL, the crew re-evaluates Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young following his recent performances, examining whether fans and media are properly contextualizing his development under Dave Canales. Plus, the guys break down the mounting financial pressures and budget panics facing modern college athletic departments, the latest on the Hurricanes Hockey Network and DirecTV, run through a fresh round of listener &#34;Mt. Rushmore&#34; prompts, debate the eternal question of cats vs. dogs, and clear out 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 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Mt. Rushmore of National Parks | GTA 6 Impact on Sports? | College Money Woes

The mailbag is open, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are tackling a fiery set of calls and hot takes from the OG Sports Phone! The episode kicks off with a sarcastic deep dive into the latest coaching pressers. As legendary figures like Nick Saban and John Calipari complain about player NIL demands while insisting college coaches matter more than players, the guys ask: did college coaches just discover how free markets actually work? The crew contrasts college athletics with professional sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB), where star players routinely command far higher salaries than entire coaching staffs. Then, the mailbag turns to Chapel Hill with a wild listener theory: is it possible some UNC boosters and administration members secretly want Bill Belichick to fail so the university can move on from the ongoing off-field drama and start fresh?Plus, the guys take more calls on Dave Doeren&#39;s status at NC State, evaluate the Carolina Panthers&#39; trajectory, and close out with a hilarious look at Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin&#39;s reported obsession with his personal Minecraft world! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: College Coaches Discover How Free Markets Work! | Does UNC Want Belichick To Fail?

App State fans define their &#34;Super Bowl,&#34; how NIL changes how fans talk about CJ Bailey, John Fanta&#39;s AI caller, and the Canes&#39; wild preseason comeback might have reversed NC State&#39;s Nashville curse. 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 The OG Mailbag is open, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are sifting through a massive stack of listener voicemails, hot takes, and pop-culture debates. The show kicks off with App State fans chiming in on their program&#39;s identity. With a marquee matchup against NC State looming, callers debate which opponent actually serves as the Mountaineers&#39; true &#34;Super Bowl.&#34; Speaking of the Wolfpack, the conversation shifts to how quarterback CJ Bailey responds to the catastrophic endzone blunder in Nashville. The guys explore a fascinating shift in college sports culture: now that athletes are openly compensated through NIL, have fan expectations and online criticism fundamentally evolved? The crew investigates Fox Sports host John Fanta&#39;s viral show clip featuring a suspiciously synthetic, AI-sounding caller—and guarantees every voicemail on the OG Sports Phone is 100% human! The guys also touch on the Carolina Hurricanes pulling off an insane preseason comeback against Nashville, break down the current state of top music charts, and debate the modern social etiquette of sharing Amazon Prime logins. Plus: In a major development regarding former NC State Director of Sports Medicine Robert M. Murphy Jr., he&#39;s been arrested in Florida and faces a 32-count Wake County grand jury indictment, including nine felony counts of sexual contact under the pretext of medical treatment and 23 misdemeanor counts of sexual battery involving former Wolfpack male student-athletes. Ovies and Giglio address the serious legal and institutional ramifications of the arrest. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Does App State Have A "Super Bowl"? | Player Criticism In NIL Era | Canes Comeback

The mailbag is officially open, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are diving into the complex economics of modern college sports. The main feature of today&#39;s show focuses on The Athletic&#39;s latest deep dive into college athletic department budgets. While the published charts and revenue graphs offer a fascinating look at Power Four spending, the guys explain why those public line items barely tell the real story. From &#34;dark money&#34; booster vehicles to corporate 360 deals and clever accounting maneuvers, athletic departments are playing a massive shell game to hide their actual bottom lines. Then, the guys tackle a wide variety of listener questions, including: Lenovo Center renovations, processing the ongoing administrative fallout and culture probe surrounding UNC football, debating whether late-90s/early-2000s rap rock is quietly gearing up for a mainstream revival, and how an intended insult left in the YouTube comments section might actually turn into the name of the next Ovies &amp; Giglio custom Two Roosters ice cream flavor! 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 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: What To Make of The Athletic's College Budget Report | Rap Rock Back!? | UNC Reaction

College GameDay gets political and shills for everything BUT college football. Plus, we stare into the abyss of AI! 1:31 - This bill probably won’t pass7:07 - College GameDay doesn’t love college football15:30 - Is Lane Kiffin dumb?17:11 - AI is the captain now28:28 - Being a fan gets more expensive32:03 - The internet vs. reality for Panthers fans Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Business: Does College GameDay Even Like College Football?

The OG Sports Phone line was buzzing, and Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio are opening up the mailbag to address your calls, hot takes, and pop-culture debates. 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 The guys kick off the show dissecting the ongoing fallout from controversial Big Ten replay reviews, before shifting to Chapel Hill to analyze wild rumors surrounding behind-the-scenes power struggles and alleged coup attempts within the UNC football program. Then, the conversation tackles the business of sports: how professional franchises and college athletic departments are aggressively squeezing loyal fanbases with inflated ticket prices, mandatory PSL additions, and dynamic pricing models.  Plus, the guys run through the ACC coaching landscape to identify which head coaches are sitting on the hottest seats early in the season. Moving to the NFL, Joe and Joe examine why Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young remains one of the most polarizing figures in modern NC sports—dividing analysts, callers, and local media alike. Finally, the mailbag takes a nostalgic turn as the guys debate ultimate GoldenEye 007 N64 multiplayer setups (Complex vs. Facility, License to Kill, and the strict &#34;No Oddjob&#34; rule), before answering rapid-fire listener prompts. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: How Much Money Left To Squeeze From Fans? | Video Game Nostalgia

It&#39;s a special edition of the OG Mailbag that opens with major breaking news out of Chapel Hill: Michael Lombardi has officially resigned as General Manager of UNC football. Ovies walks through the complete timeline of events, starting from July 27th when Lombardi was initially placed on paid administrative leave following an HR complaint. What began with statements about looking forward to clearing his name has pivoted drastically, with legal representation acknowledging that the university&#39;s investigation scope extends well beyond the outgoing GM. With explosive reports surfacing regarding behind-the-scenes culture issues and personnel inquiries, the Ovies asks the ultimate question: can Bill Belichick survive the latest expanding drama around his program? Then, it&#39;s back to regularly scheduled Mailbag programming, with Demetri Ravanos filling in for Giglio. The guys dive into listener prompts covering James Bond debates, Pablo Torre&#39;s LA Clippers vindication and a media credentials standoff. When sports teams or university athletic departments pull credentials, is that ever an effective tactic when dealing with aggressive or controversial media coverage? Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Lombardi Resigns | Can Belichick Survive Latest UNC Drama? | Future of Bond | Pablo Won?

The mailbag is open, and no topic is off-limits! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into a packed inbox of listener questions, local civic debates, and high-stakes college sports politics. The guys open the show addressing a polite listener call regarding explicit language on the podcast before launching into an amusing text message exchange Ovies had with his dad. That conversation serves as the launchpad for a real-talk assessment of Downtown Raleigh: is the city center actually declining, or is the narrative way overblown? While pushing back on exaggerated doom-loops, both Joes have thoughts on what Raleigh city leaders actually need to fix if Fayetteville Street is ever going to return as a vibrant, thriving business and entertainment corridor. Then, the mailbag shifts to the murky intersection of local politics and college football realignment. If UNC were to pursue a lucrative jump to the SEC or Big Ten, would the North Carolina General Assembly or the UNC System Board of Governors step in to block it or force a package deal with NC State? The guys analyze the political realities in Raleigh, while breaking down Wolfpack Athletic Director Boo Corrigan’s public posture on how NC State plans to navigate whatever seismic changes hit the ACC next. Finally, the callers take over the OG Sports Phone for the ultimate Friday tradition: &#34;Remembering Some Dudes&#34; Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Is Downtown Raleigh Really That Bad? | Politics of Realignment | Remembering Some Dudes

The offseason is officially in the books. With kickoff a week away, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio officially retire &#34;Summer Protocols&#34; and dive into a loaded OG Mailbag! The guys lead off with a rapid-fire speed run on NC State head coach Dave Doeren. Entering his 14th season in Raleigh, everyone’s takes — both good and bad — are locked, loaded, and ready to fly, win or lose. Then, the OG Sports Phone voicemail machine takes over for a series of elite Mt. Rushmore prompts: Things North Carolina Has Given to the World, Video Game Consoles, Family Vacations, Bar Bathroom Drugs, and more. Plus, the guys spend time simply &#34;remembering some dudes&#34; from classic ACC eras, debate which defunct college bar they would bring back for one night only, and reveal their ultimate everyday pens of choice. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Farewell To Summer Protocols Edition

Will Disney+ become the true &#34;everything app&#34;? Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos break down Disney D23 revelations, YouTube metric shifts, and remember ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen. But first! Reviewing Pat McAfee&#39;s bro-country album project. Is it a genuine creative outlet, a marketing masterclass, or the ultimate vanity project for sports media&#39;s biggest personality? Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Business: Disney+ Wants To Be The Everything App | RIP ESPN's Founder | McAfee's Bro-Country Heat Check

What are the worst teams in Triangle sports history? Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive into the listener mailbag live from Woody&#39;s City Market in downtown Raleigh, build a Mt. Rushmore of dead NC amusement parks, tease the Big Four coming back, and break down Chapel Hill Belichick cope. 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 The guys kick off the episode with a daunting task: assembling the definitive list of the worst teams in Triangle sports history. Then, in honor of Raleigh&#39;s iconic Adventure Landing on Capital Boulevard officially closing its doors after nearly four decades, Joe and Joe construct the ultimate Mt. Rushmore of Dead Triangle Amusement Parks. The guys swap childhood memories of abandoned water slides, arcade tokens, and forgotten regional attractions that defined growing up in the area. Before switching back to gridiron matters, they add some clarity on the possibility of the Big Four basketball event making a comeback. The OG Sports Phone line lights up over the sheer amount of rationalization and &#34;cope&#34; coming out of Chapel Hill regarding Bill Belichick&#39;s football program. Plus, the guys tackle listener prompts on who actually deserves a statue across the Triangle sports landscape, before clearing out the remaining mailbag prompts. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Worst Teams in Triangle History | Mt. Rushmore of Dead NC Amusement Parks | Big Four Back?

Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos open up this edition of OG Business comparing notes from their respective summer road trip air checks of sports radio across the country. The air check meta leads straight into a deep dive on the symbiotic relationship between veteran podcasters and modern online aggregators. After Bill Simmons recently voiced frustration over how a podcast excerpt was re-contextualized online, Joe and Demetri offer a reality check from two guys who built their careers in terrestrial sports radio: listeners taking quotes out of context is old hat. Traditional print writers who transitioned to podcasting need to get over the outrage and realize that aggregators are actually delivering massive, free marketing and distribution for their audio feeds. From digital media to massive TV rights, the guys analyze FOX signaling to the NFL that they are more than willing to play the long game on their television rights deal. Paired with ongoing corporate consolidation like Paramount acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, the NFL suddenly finds itself in a rare, compromised position where it cannot unilaterally dictate terms to network partners. Joe and Demetri explain why this market landscape creates a crucial window for the NHL — and why commissioner Gary Bettman’s final legacy act should be aggressively re-negotiating hockey’s TV rights early to get out ahead of football. Plus, the guys dissect how ESPN &#34;gave the game away&#34; by attempting to socialize their preferred College Football Playoff expansion format through corporate media leaks—only to get instantly shut down by the Big Ten. And speaking of ESPN, Ovies revisits their corporate claims that they are pivoting away from &#34;embrace debate&#34; TV, exposing it as empty management speak. If legacy media actually wants &#34;authenticity,&#34; Stephen A. Smith is the most authentic performer on their payroll — not Pat McAfee. The guys argue that executive obsession with finding &#34;authentic&#34; digital hosts reveals a terminal case of online brainrot, chasing content tailored for a dying corner of the internet. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Business: ESPN's CFP Plan Exposes Their Game | Podcasts vs. Aggregators | Bettman's NHL Expansion Play

Our schedules have been completely out of sync, but we weren’t going to go 2 weeks without giving OG Fans subscribers a new episode of OG on Business. So, even though Ovies is on hockey dad duty, Demetri is back and he brought along  2:09 - ESPN embraces not embracing debate18:40 - Is SportsCenter good again?22:32 - Is Tony Romo done at CBS?34:50 - The Aaron Rodgers theory40:09 - Parker, Peter Parker50:30 - MAGA’s done pretending to care about the WNBA Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Business: Romo Done at CBS? | ESPN's Pivots From "Debate" | WNBA Culture War

Lauren Brownlow fills in for Joe Giglio! Joe Ovies and Lauren answer listener mailbag questions on Michael Lombardi&#39;s UNC leave and PR strategy, Panthers injuries, Love Island, Stanley Cup hangovers and FIFA scandals. 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 With Joe Giglio away, the one and only Lauren Brownlow pulls up a chair to the studio to help Joe Ovies tackle another wild batch of listener feedback. Before getting down to business, Ovies offers a quick personal redemption arc update: after previously failing his family at the box office, he finally managed to buy tickets to the correct showing of Christopher Nolan&#39;s The Odyssey at Marbles IMAX. Once the cinema talk settles, they dive into the mailbag to answer your top questions: The UNC Distraction: Mailbag listeners weigh in on football GM Michael Lombardi being placed on paid administrative leave. What does this latest HR investigation mean for Bill Belichick&#39;s program, and can UNC football ever escape off-field drama? Panthers Injury Woes: With key roster pieces dealing with health scares early in training camp, how much panic should fans actually have regarding Dave Canales&#39; depth charts heading into the preseason? The Canes&#39; Next Chapter: Will the reigning Stanley Cup champions face the dreaded &#34;Cup hangover&#34; next season, or does Eric Tulsky&#39;s roster management keep Raleigh&#39;s title window wide open? Then the mailbag turns international as the crew unpacks the latest headlines breaking out of FIFA following the World Cup cycle. Plus, Lauren and Joe take a detour into reality TV culture, dissecting the latest Love Island drama. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Can UNC Contain Lombardi PR? | Panthers Injuries | Stanley Cup Hangover? | Love Island

David Tepper spent $1.3B on Bank of America Stadium, but left off a roof! Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio answer mailbag questions on the Super Bowl myth, Panthers camp injuries, and more... 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 Before the guys dive into the mailbag, a couple of personal confessions must be addressed. Joe Ovies takes Joe Giglio to task over his questionable AI-generated golf tournament flyer, then recounts how he let his entire family down by accidentally buying tickets to the completely wrong screening of The Odyssey. Once the household drama is settled, the guys open up the inbox to tackle a stacked pile of listener questions: The Super Bowl Delusion: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper announced an additional $500M private investment to bring total Bank of America Stadium renovations to $1.3B. But while upgrading the fan experience and creating a downtown entertainment corridor is a massive win for Charlotte, his playful comments to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about hosting a Super Bowl fall flat. Joe and Joe explain why, regardless of how modern the building looks, the lack of a roof means events like the Super Bowl or the Final Four simply aren&#39;t coming to Charlotte. Panthers Training Camp Whiplash: Are we experiencing the worst offseason vibe shift in recent Panthers history? Just as positive momentum was building for Bryce Young, Taylor Moton’s long-term health scare, Jaycee Horn’s foot laceration and now Nic Scourton being out for the season threw the roster into immediate uncertainty. Plus, the guys tackle college football mailbag prompts surrounding Bill Belichick’s UNC narrative, Duke&#39;s Amazon pivot thanks to the B1G/FOX stepping in , LeBron James heading to Philly, summer concert experiences, Lenovo Center updates and more. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Can Charlotte Handle The Super Bowl?  | Panthers Vibe Shifting Injuries | LeBron Goes For Cheesesteaks

The guys lead off with the latest round of high-profile layoffs at ESPN. While hot-take commentary on social media fixated on individual talent departures like Ryan Clark, the cuts were the highly predictable outcome of ESPN absorbing NFL Network assets and consolidating behind-the-scenes staff. Joe and Demetri dismantle the popular internet theory that Pat McAfee&#39;s massive contract is solely to blame. Blaming single-host contracts reveals more about McAfee&#39;s polarizing Q-score with older audiences than it does about corporate economics. The stark reality? ESPN’s core legacy business model — built on lucrative linear cable subscriber fees — continues to contract, while live sports rights fees skyrocket. As YouTube and independent podcasts flood the market with unlimited free content, ESPN is aggressively cutting redundant payroll to pivot toward true, differentiated programming. Then, the conversation turns back to the Triangle to dissect recent morning show shakeups across local radio stations. What do these talent shuffles signal for local terrestrial markets fighting for commuter ears? Sticking with local media evolution, the guys flesh out more details on the newly minted Carolina Hurricanes sports network. Finally, they analyze the compounding woes over at SiriusXM. Facing declining satellite retention, high monthly subscription costs, and major talent cutbacks (including flagship shows reducing schedules), can satellite audio stay relevant in a landscape dominated by friction-free, algorithm-driven apps? Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Business: ESPN Layoff Fact vs. Fiction | Triangle Radio Morning Changes | Canes TV | SiriusXM’s Subscription Woes

The baseline strategy for global streaming platforms has officially been rewritten, and it is entirely driven by fear of a single competitor: YouTube. On this edition of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos lead off with the bizarre debut of the MLB Home Run Derby exclusively on Netflix. Despite paying a massive premium to enter the live sports ecosystem, Netflix’s presentation felt completely invisible to the casual sports fan. So why is Netflix reversing its historical stance to sprint into live sports, video podcasts, and vertical video interfaces? It is a direct defensive scramble against YouTube’s absolute monopoly on time spent on consumer screens. However, the guys argue the entire pivot is doomed to fail unless Netflix abandons its stubbornness and introduces a completely free, ad-supported tier.Then, the conversation transitions to the pitch, where Major League Soccer is actively dropping the ball. With the World Cup currently taking over the continent, MLS has completely failed to capitalize on the single greatest domestic soccer moment in modern history due to restrictive streaming walls. From the pitch to the octagon, the guys evaluate Conor McGregor’s latest high-profile UFC rug pull and what it means for Endeavor&#39;s long-term pay-per-view metrics. Plus, they audit the sports media ledger to ask the definitive financial question: exactly how much value does a transactional titan like Adam Schefter bring to ESPN&#39;s bottom line, and are newsbreakers worth the massive check?Finally, they bring it back home to the Triangle, sorting through the latest broadcast speculation surrounding the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Business: Netflix is worried about YouTube | MLS dropped World Cup Ball | Schefter's contract | UFC rug pull?

On this special Monday edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio throw open the digital doors to answer your burning questions, but they lead off by getting asking their own question...why are we still having the exact same bad-faith arguments about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA month after month? And why has the league’s leadership completely failed to put the fire out? To parse the noise, USA Today senior women&#39;s sports reporter and co-host of The Women&#39;s Basketball Podcast Mitch Northam steps up to the microphone. Then, the mailbag transitions back to its usual antics. For instance, EA Sports just walked straight into a wall of its own making after triggered an unprecedented community revolt by locking offline College Football 27 progression modes behind paywalls. Meanwhile, former UNC standout Caleb Wilson is putting on a show during NBA Summer League and it&#39;s only solidifying points local fans and this podcast have been making about him since he showed up in Chapel Hill. Plus! World Cup knockout stage conspiracies, more questions about the Carolina Hurricanes, James Bond movies, and some technical questions about sports radio. 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 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Caleb Wilson Star Getting Brighter | Caitlin Clark Culture War | EA Sports Gets Greedy

The Stanley Cup officially received it&#39;s permanent Carolina Hurricanes update, but instead of celebrating the depth of the roster, the hockey world is obsessing over a family tree. On this edition of the OG Mailbag, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio dive straight into the viral storm swirling around Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon. Then, they transition back to the pitch, addressing a lingering stack of mailbag letters regarding the U.S. Men&#39;s National Team&#39;s World Cup exit. Even with the team knocked out, the macro takes regarding the systemic failures of American soccer development are still flying hot and heavy. Plus, the guys embrace full summer offseason protocols, working through a hilarious list of listener-submitted Mt. Rushmore prompts before checking the temperature of a deeply amused local fan base 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 Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Mailbag: Why Dundon's Stanley Cup Engravings Hit Nerves | How To Fix USMNT? | Mt. Rushmore SZN

On this edition of OG Business, Joe Ovies and Demetri Ravanos lead off with the fallout from the U.S. Men&#39;s National Team exiting the World Cup. With their primary cash cow knocked out, broadcast partner FOX has essentially resorted to begging American audiences to stay tuned into the tournament. The plea is fundamentally insulting to modern soccer consumers. Thanks to a flattened sports media ecosystem where international stars are more accessible than ever, fans don&#39;t need a corporate network to manufactured interest. But the exit exposes a glaring development question: when will America actually produce the cross-over &#34;dudes&#34; capable of carrying a deep tournament run?From sports broadcasting to the tech sector, Microsoft is shedding jobs and divesting independent studios. In other words, the Xbox is in shambles and likely going the way of Sega. Plus, the guys track the quiet, massive retraction of gambling and sportsbook operators from the original content vertical. Why are the digital betting giants abandoning specialized shoulder programming and returning strictly to traditional ad-spot buying? Finally, they turn to Hollywood to evaluate the creative and financial stagnation of the superhero movie business as audiences increasingly reject assembly-line blockbusters. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/og-media-secret-podcast-feed/exclusive-content</a>

OG Business: Now what for soccer? | State of the Super Hero Movie | RIP Xbox?

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