The Adam Gold Show

Chris Lea and Cliff Bumgardner created a documentary, “When giants walked here”, about pro wrestling and its local ties to North Carolina. How has the history of pro wrestling evolved over the years and where were some of the North Carolina stomping grounds that started everything? People usually have a very specific mindset when they think pro wrestling, but what are they not thinking about that was very relevant in the growth and economics of it? How was Raleigh, NC a huge part in the evolution of pro wrestling? What local spot in the Triangle was a place wrestlers strived to perform at? Where can people watch this documentary?   

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar go about a different way to highlight certain Carolina Panther players. Victoria selected 5 players for various Carolina Panther themed categories and Dennis has no idea which ones but has to blindly rank them. Where would you rank them? 

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar discuss the Carolina Panthers and areas that may be a struggle in the upcoming 2024-25 season. Are these similar to obstacles we’ve already seen and how will/should they make adjustments? Have the Panthers put anything in place to prevent a complete collapse of the defense?  

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar discuss the Carolina Hurricanes signing Jack Drury to a two year contract at $3.45 million. What will this contract look like for Jack Drury and the team? Was this a deal for the Canes? Where will Jack be in the lineup and who’s going to be his “healthy competition” on the ice now? 

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar break the news from Walt Ruff on the status of Evgeny Kuznetsov as a Carolina Hurricane. 

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. 

“Ultimately both sides agreed this was the best course of action for both the player and the team,” General Manager Eric Tulsky said. “We thank Evgeny for his time with the team and wish him and his family the best.”

Dennis Cox and Victoria Vodenichar discuss predictions on Dave Canales going from the offensive coordinator position for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the head coach position with the Carolina Panthers. How might Dave handle going from a portion of the team, to controlling the whole team? 

Baker Mayfield was on the “Pardon My Take” podcast and shared his thoughts on working with Dave Canales and how he sees him being the Panthers head coach.

Aaron Fitt, D1Baseball, on where our local ACC guys went and how he believes these guys will do in the Majors. 

Vance Honeycutt goes 22 from UNC to the Baltimore Orioles. Does Aaron believe he profile to stay there? Why is this a great organization for Vance? An ECU player goes to Toronto, so how does Aaron see this relationship going? Who there a player locally that wasn’t picked that Aaron believes should have been? What are scouts looking for when they make their picks?

Luke DeCock, News & Observer, on Evgeny Kuznetsov going back to the KHL and his predictions for the upcoming roster/season. 

Where does Luke believe Rod Brind’Amour will put Martin Necas, considering he wants to be a center but Rod may not feel that’s where he should be? Which players are going to HAVE to step up now? Can Necas push all of the outside noise aside and score the goals the Carolina Hurricanes need him to next season? 

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on all the ways these ACC schools are trying desperately to get out of the conference. 

What does Chip think about Clemson’s new approach to leaving the ACC and getting a settlement? What are two things on Clemson’s agenda? What does Chip make of Brett McMurphy and his recent comments regarding the Big Ten and whether other conferences are interested in bringing on these ACC schools. What might just be “too late” after one side disrespected the other? Which one needs each other the most: FSU or the ACC? And what are Chip’s predictions for the Open Championship?

Mike Glennon, former NFL/NC State QB, on his predictions for the teams using QBs in question and how he believes NC State’s football season will look this year. 

As a former NFL QB, how does he see Aaron Rodgers coming back after his injury and not playing one game with the NY Jets yet? How are the Miami Dolphins able to pay these huge salaries to a handful of guys, but still pay the rest of the team? Who’s better: Tua or Dak? Adam plays a round of “Gimme 5” with Mike Glennon, so how well is Mike at some tennis knowledge?