The Stanley Cup Final is here, but the ticket prices are a total nightmare. Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down the matchup with John Forslund, welcome Bomani Jones to the show, and take a look at UNC and ECU baseball heading in different directions.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
05:00 - Canes watch party details
07:00 - Ticket prices are INSANE
27:00 - Forslund on Canes vs Knights
50:00 - Housekeeping
54:00 - Bomani Jones convo
1:26:00 - NCAA baseball
1:46:00 - Hey Joe

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Triangle is officially at the center of the hockey universe. But before the puck even drops, fans are feeling the burn at the box office. Ovies & Giglio field your calls on the OG Sports Phone regarding massive ticket price sticker shock and do their best to explain why this is a completely different beast than 20 years ago — driven by a massive local population explosion, a mature hockey culture, and the post-pandemic obsession with premium "experience" spending.

To discuss how much the local landscape has shifted over the last two decades, legendary broadcaster John Forslund joins the show. John breaks down the evolution of the Raleigh sports market before giving his definitive breakdown of Canes vs. Vegas. Then, the brilliant Bomani Jones pulls up to look back at his iconic 2006 ESPN Page 2 column, "In Search of Canes Fans," and how the national perception of North Carolina hockey has flipped. Bomani also dives into the NBA Finals, how social media algorithms trap fans in a loop of constant nostalgia, making it impossible for older generations to actually appreciate the elite level of play on the court today. Finally, we shift to the diamond for the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The North Carolina Tar Heels look like a certified wagon on their march to the Super Regionals, while across town, Elliott Avent’s legendary career at NC State comes to an end in an oddly fitting, emotional fashion.

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The 20-year wait is officially OVER! Live from Lenovo Center immediately following the handshake line, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio celebrate the Hurricanes winning the Eastern Conference Finals.

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The wait is officially over. The Carolina Hurricanes collected their 3rd Prince of Wales Trophy, but everyone knows that's not the ultimate goal. The Canes have 4 more wins to go. Broadcasting live immediately following the final horn of Game 5, Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio break down a historic night for North Carolina sports. Now Rod Brind'Amour is looking to do what he did as captain twenty years ago—this time from behind the bench. The celebration is just beginning, but the ultimate prize looms. The guys offer a quick, definitive look ahead to a massive Stanley Cup Final matchup against Las Vegas.

The OG Sports Phone lines are completely melting down with pure, unadulterated late-night euphoria. Grab a beverage, join the chat, and let’s celebrate a trip to the Stanley Cup Final!

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The OG Mailbag is wide open to answer your biggest questions. What happens if the SEC officially leaves the NCAA, and why is the new ACC basketball schedule a complete mess?

Plus, the Stanley Cup playoff run has brought out some truly atrocious national commentary. The guys filter through the noise to highlight why the national media's Carolina Hurricanes takes are so consistently terrible, and what they continue to get wrong about this roster's identity. Then, we double down on the ongoing regional warfare. Following up on the Major League Baseball expansion discourse, the guys dive deeper into Raleigh vs. Charlotte, mapping out the corporate backing, local fan culture, and why the Triangle refuses to back down. We wrap things up by hitting your listener-submitted questions on life, sports, and everything in between.

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