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The Pack Insiders | An NC State Sports Podcast by PackPride.com

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Hosted by Lou Pascucci and Matthew Bradham, The Pack Insiders Podcast brings you interviews, updates, and analysis of NC State athletics. It's the official Podcast of PackPride.com

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Latest Episodes

NC State dropped 130 points on Lenoir-Rhyne—and gave Wolfpack fans plenty to get excited about.We break down the biggest takeaways from the Pack’s 130-66 exhibition win, including Darius Adams and Preston Edmead’s unselfish playmaking, Paul McNeil’s ... more

Lou and Matthew react to NC State’s coaching change, why the Stanford loss became the breaking point, and whether Rivers could transform the future of Wolfpack football.We discuss what went wrong, the staff changes, the financial stakes of moving on,... more

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CBS Sports NFL analyst and diehard Wolfpack fan Will Brinson joins The Pack Insiders to talk Dave Doeren’s future, the Philip Rivers coaching buzz and what NC State fans really want from their program.

We dive into the hypothetical that’s been discu... more

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Down six with 2:50 left, NC State showed us something.

Justin Gainey’s Wolfpack rallied for a 77-73 exhibition win over Mississippi State, and we’re breaking it all down, player by player.

Who stood out? What did we learn about this roster? And how... more

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Recent Guests

Will Brinson
CBS Sports NFL analyst and writer, and NC State alumnus
CBS Sports
Episode: CBS Sports NFL Analyst (& NC State fan) Will Brinson Talks NC State Fanbase, Philip Rivers Rumors, & Doeren’s Future | PI POD #22
Riley Collins
NC State men's basketball assistant coach and former record-setting Drew University point guard
NC State
Episode: NC State Assistant Riley Collins Talks 'Gainey Standard', Expectations & the Pack’s New Roster | PI POD #21
Thayer Thomas
NC State football player, former walk-on turned scholarship athlete
NC State University
Episode: Thayer Thomas | His INSANE Journey From NC State Walk-On to NFL WR | Episode #17
Duke Scott
Starting running back for NC State Wolfpack
NC State Wolfpack
Episode: #15 Duke Scott talks dominance in the weight room, loyalty, leadership and his mindset coming into the season
Josh Powell
Two-time NBA champion, former NC State guard
NBA player; Crown3 founder
Episode: #14: Josh Powell talks about his time at State, why he left early and his 2 NBA Championships
Andy Vaughn
Football GM at NC State
NC State
Episode: #13: NC State Football GM Andy Vaughn
Patrick Stacy
Acting General Manager, NC State Men's Basketball
NC State
Episode: #10: NC State Basketball GM Patrick Stacy
Richard Howell
Former NC State basketball player known for rebounding prowess and leadership
NC State University
Episode: #9 Richard Howell
Kyle Evans
NC State basketball center, previously UC Irvine and Colorado State
NC State
Episode: #6 Kyle Evans

Hosts

Lou Pascucci
NC State sports presenter and PackPride.com contributor
Matthew Bradham
NC State sports presenter and PackPride.com contributor

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Scott Wood

    The way Scott Wood described fans of other teams was spot on. I have been a State Fan all my life, my Father graduates from state in the late 60’s. I had no choice and I love the Pack. Love this run and the joy I have probably rivals that of Scott. I remember 83 and 74. Go Pack!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soxdiehard
    United States3 years ago
  • fan feedback

    I am not a fan of the fan feedback during the podcasts. IMO, doesn’t add anything and breaks up the continuity. Go Pack!

    Content is good but here’s a new drinking game. Take a drink every time some one says “like”. Too many ti count!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Yucapack
    United States3 years ago
  • I want to like it

    As much as I like Cory’s analysis I can’t tolerate Michaels negativity. It seems like there is constructive criticism and there’s just constantly pointing out what’s wrong. If there is criticism there needs to be a balance. Michael can’t just sit and say “I’m just going to be brutally honest” and have freedom to just say whatever he wants. I really want to like the podcast and I appreciate Cory’s work.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Kgreene88898
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Love the podcast, been listening to James Curle since the Riddick & Reynolds podcast, I like the perspective he brings

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WolfpackRx
    United States3 years ago
  • fan feedback

    I am not a fan of the fan feedback during the podcasts. IMO, doesn’t add anything and breaks up the continuity. Go Pack!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Yucapack
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate candid analysis, though some find the criticism overly negative or insufficiently balanced.
Interview guests, including current players and people connected to NC State athletics, are a recurring strength.
Fans value the detailed, team-specific insight and coverage between major games.
Some reviews say fan-feedback segments and long introductions interrupt the discussion's flow.
Production feedback is mixed, with some listeners praising the content and others citing sound quality or editing concerns.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

NC State Assistant Riley Collins Talks 'Gainey Standard', Expectations & the Pack’s New Roster | PI POD #21
Q: Can you talk about that pairing? How being a basketball person, having those intangibles, knowing the situation from being in the situation, and then having this library of knowledge that can be plucked out and pinpoint stuff. How does that change the game?
Collins says basketball experience and analytics provide complementary perspectives. He values high-percentage shots while also seeing a role for mid-range scoring when defenses take away the rim and three-point opportunities.
NC State Assistant Riley Collins Talks 'Gainey Standard', Expectations & the Pack’s New Roster | PI POD #21
Q: What did you learn from Rick Barnes day in and day out, and what do you think he's doing different that's setting him apart?
Collins says Barnes emphasizes constant learning, hard work, humility and practices that are harder than games, with no sense of entitlement or complacency.
CBS Sports NFL Analyst (& NC State fan) Will Brinson Talks NC State Fanbase, Philip Rivers Rumors, & Doeren’s Future | PI POD #22
Q: What would Philip Rivers coming in at NC State do?
Brinson says Rivers could electrify the fanbase and attract donor support, and believes his football knowledge and ability to hire a capable staff could make him viable despite limited college head-coaching experience. He emphasizes that any possibility depends on resolving Doeren's future first.
CBS Sports NFL Analyst (& NC State fan) Will Brinson Talks NC State Fanbase, Philip Rivers Rumors, & Doeren’s Future | PI POD #22
Q: What are your thoughts on how Dave Doeren's tenure has lasted so long compared with previous NC State coaches?
Brinson credits Doeren with establishing a dependable baseline after an initially difficult season, developing players for the NFL and keeping the program more consistent than earlier coaching eras. He says the frustration comes from that consistency not producing the breakthrough fans anticipated.
#15 Duke Scott talks dominance in the weight room, loyalty, leadership and his mindset coming into the season
Q: What were the key influences on your leadership style and who helped shape you?
Duke emphasizes his parents and a line of mentors in college, including upperclassmen and coaches, who taught him to lead by example and to speak up when necessary while remaining a hard worker.

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What is The Pack Insiders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Regular conversations about NC State athletics combine football and men's basketball coverage, game reactions, roster analysis, coaching discussions, and interviews with people connected to the programs. Lou Pascucci and Matthew Bradham lead the discussion, often sharing their own assessments of recent performances and looking ahead to upcoming games, player roles, and program decisions. Interview guests include current coaches and players, former Wolfpack athletes, and sports media professionals, bringing firsthand perspectives on team culture, recruiting, roster construction, and careers beyond college sports. The coverage pays particular attention to the details that matter to invested NC State fans, from analytics and transfer decisions... more

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2. Riley Collins
3. Thayer Thomas
4. Duke Scott
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6. Andy Vaughn
7. Patrick Stacy
8. Richard Howell

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