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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
Montreal Canadiens
Alexander Nikishin
NHL
NC State University
Duke University
College Football
NFL
University Of North Carolina
Dave Canales
Derrick Brown
Stanley Cup
Bill Belichick
Tetairoa Mcmillan
NC State
ACC
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.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren discuss where the Carolina Panthers stand after their bye week. Losses by the Falcons and Saints mean Carolina still sits atop the NFC South; are the Panthers destined to repeat as division champions?

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren break down NC State football's 38-14 loss to Wake Forest, in which the Wolfpack took a 14-10 lead into the halftime locker room. What is causing the second-half issues for Dave Doeren's team?

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers, who sit at 2-2 after four weeks of the NFL season. With an early-season bye, how can the Panthers set themselves up for success for the rest of their schedule?

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 7-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, highlighting the excellent performance from Canes forward Logan Stankoven, who scored his first career hat trick and 100th career NHL point in the win.

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Recent Guests

Steve Forbes
Wake Forest head basketball coach
Wake Forest University
Episode: Wake Forest basketball seeking its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2017
Brad Idzik
Offensive Coordinator for the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
Episode: How does Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik handle injuries?
Emily Kaplan
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ESPN
Episode: Carolina Hurricanes lose season opener; still waiting on Alexander Nikishin to be traded
Elliott Friedman
NHL insider featured on 32 Thoughts
Sportsnet / 32 Thoughts
Episode: Carolina Hurricanes are still reportedly interested in Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck
Pierre LeBrun
NHL insider, TSN columnist and The Athletic writer
TSN; The Athletic
Episode: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin reportedly requests a trade
Tetairoa McMillan
Wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers (guest on episode)
Carolina Panthers
Episode: Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan in the slot can only make the offense better
Eric Mac Lain
College Football Analyst for ESPN and ACC Network
ESPN, ACC Network
Episode: Will UNC football make a major jump this season?
Dowell Loggains
Appalachian State University head football coach
Appalachian State University
Episode: App State football coach Dowell Loggains shares thoughts on upcoming 2026 season
Dave Canales
Panthers offensive coordinator (as referenced in the episode)
Carolina Panthers
Episode: Carolina Panthers look more prepared in preseason win over Jacksonville

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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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    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.

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

    Very disappointing that the Joe’s were fired.

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    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

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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.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
NC State holds on to beat App State despite surrendering large lead
Q: What were the key factors in NC State's ground game that the coach highlighted?
The guest or narrator indicates Doeren praised the balanced rushing attack, prolific yardage from Duke Scott, and the blocking effort that created lanes, while acknowledging the defense's need to sustain pressure.
NC State holds on to beat App State despite surrendering large lead
Q: What did the coach say about finishing the game and keeping focus after taking a big lead?
The host summarizes Doeren's emphasis on finishing strong, noting how the team stayed focused on execution and minimized mistakes in crucial moments, even as they built a late cushion.
Duke football coach Manny Diaz shares thoughts on NCAA rulings, and Walker Eget
Q: How do you foresee the conference handling roster rules in light of NCAA changes?
Diaz notes it's a possibility that conferences may set their own rules, which could create a mismatch with non-conference play and national titles; he suggests established guidelines and collaboration among conferences to establish common-sense parameters.
Duke football coach Manny Diaz shares thoughts on NCAA rulings, and Walker Eget
Q: What does the five-for-five eligibility rule change mean for your program?
Diaz sees it as a positive move that clarifies eligibility windows, removes waivers, and aims to bring college football back toward a more straightforward collegiate experience, though there will be edge cases and unintended consequences.

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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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1. Steve Forbes
2. Brad Idzik
3. Emily Kaplan
4. Elliott Friedman
5. Pierre LeBrun
6. Tetairoa McMillan
7. Eric Mac Lain
8. Dowell Loggains

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