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The Drive with Tim Donnelly

99.9 The Fan | Raleigh, North Carolina
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Hurricanes
Bryce Young
Carolina Tar Heels
Alexander Nikishin
Duke University
University Of North Carolina
NC State University
College Football
NFL
Stanley Cup
Bill Belichick
Tetairoa Mcmillan
Dave Doeren
Dave Canales
NC State
ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
Derrick Brown
Chicago Bears

The Drive with Tim Donnelly airs weekdays 3-6pm on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Clips are published every evening after the show.

The podcast is presented byMagnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics. Compassionate care for every age and every stage. MagnoliaHealthCareAesthetics.com

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Latest Episodes

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss UNC basketball’s season-opening win against Western Carolina, which left much to be desired for new head coach Michael Malone. Is there concern for the Tar Heels, or can the close game be chalked up to first-game jitt... more

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the changes being made by the Carolina Panthers coaching staff ahead of their matchup with the Denver Broncos. After firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, will the scheme change as a whole on the defensive side of... more

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss a recent report from CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz, which indicates that NC State football is expected to have further communication with Philip Rivers regarding their head coaching vacancy.

The Drive with Tim Don... more

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox break down Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales having to change up their defense after firing defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.

The Drive with Tim Donnelly is presented by Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics. magno... more

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Professional wrestler and member of FTR in All Elite Wrestling
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James Murray
Impractical Jokers star, comedian, and executive producer of Foul Play.
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Episode: "Murr" from Impractical Jokers discusses stand up comedy and Foul Play TV Show
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Rod Brind'Amour
Former Hurricanes coach
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Max Browne
ESPN, ACC Network College Football Analyst
ESPN; ACC Network
Episode: Can NC State football beat Wake Forest to separate itself from the rest of the ACC?
Jeff Capel
Ninth-year head coach at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)
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Episode: Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel discusses the latest with ACC basketball
Steve Forbes
Wake Forest head basketball coach
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Episode: Wake Forest basketball seeking its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2017
Brad Idzik
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Episode: How does Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik handle injuries?

Host

Tim Donnelly
Host of The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • New afternoon personality please

    I have nothing against Tim, but I find his voice extremely annoying and I turn off 99.9 the fan every time he is on unfortunately. I am begging you to find another afternoon host. Please.

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    Abp9676
    United States2 years ago
  • The Drive

    Just doesn’t match up to Ovies & Giglio. Was not the best move made at 99.5 TheFan.

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    3
    NDHEELAPP
    United States2 years ago
  • will give it a chance

    I’m willing to give the new guy a few months to see how it goes, but not sure so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mike Argh
    United States3 years ago
  • Lack of commitment to local radio

    Very disappointing that the Joe’s were fired.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    424242424Phillip
    United States3 years ago
  • New format is a downgrade

    No disrespect intended, but the new format is a major step back. The quality of info, discussion and interviews has also taken a nosedive.

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    Mike Argh
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Some fans value the strong Panthers and college football focus, while others want deeper roster/detailed analysis and more guests.
Listeners appreciate the local team emphasis and authentic Carolina sports coverage, with occasional frustration about format or pace.
Several listeners note the show's drive-time convenience and likable host presence, with mixed opinions about changes in format or co-hosts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Murr" from Impractical Jokers discusses stand up comedy and Foul Play TV Show
Q: Is it different pranking an athlete, and what are you looking for in a good mark?
Murray says Foul Play can push pranks further than Impractical Jokers. For the latter, he looks for people who do not recognize the cast and studies their behavior before approaching them.
"Murr" from Impractical Jokers discusses stand up comedy and Foul Play TV Show
Q: What is your solo show like?
Murray says the first half is stand-up about Impractical Jokers and his life, while the second half features audience games that change nightly, including live instructions delivered through an earpiece.
Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood of FTR discuss best of 5 series against Motor City Machine Guns
Q: What is it about you guys and what is it about Motor City Machine Guns is helping to inform what tag team wrestling of this era looks like?
Harwood says the teams offer contrasting styles, with the Motor City Machine Guns bringing a more explosive approach and FTR excelling at its own style. He hopes the series showcases tag team wrestling and demonstrates that different approaches can both make great matches.
Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood of FTR discuss best of 5 series against Motor City Machine Guns
Q: How does the way attention spans have changed impact the way you all work in the ring and the stories that you all are telling it?
Wheeler says shorter attention spans matter more to the people planning television than to FTR, though wrestlers need to keep action moving and make commercial breaks compelling. Harwood says emotional connection matters more than constant action: fans will keep watching if wrestlers make them care.
Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel discusses the latest with ACC basketball
Q: Coach, first of all, thank you very much for taking the time stopping by.
Capel responds by acknowledging the complexity of the current landscape and focusing on his Pitt program while weighing in on policy topics like the transfer portal and eligibility, stressing practical guardrails and the importance of player development.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drive

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

- Sports-focused weekday drive-time show delivering local and regional coverage with a heavy emphasis on North Carolina teams (Carolina Panthers, UNC, Duke, NC State, Hurricanes) and timely analysis of preseason and game-day events. The program blends roster moves, coaching decisions, player development, and on-field performance with practical takeaways for fans and industry watchers alike.

- Noteworthy for its local angle and recurring guests, it often features roster chatter, game insights, and community-centric segments that connect with Raleigh-area sports fans, while occasionally touching on broader national sports topics. The format appears to be listener-friendly, with a balance of hot takes, data-driven discussion, and guest perspec... more

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2. Dax Harwood
3. James Murray
4. Dave Canales
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6. Max Browne
7. Jeff Capel
8. Steve Forbes

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