A podcast about what the Carolina Panthers do to good people.

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The Panthers are 2-2 and America is starting to believe in Bryce Young! 3:33 - The Tetairoa McMillan game6:24 - The Lions defense is in shambles8:28 - Is America buying into Carolina?10:45 - Skepticism is justified15:15 - Hello Brycen Tremayne!28:35 - Should we feel this good?32:24 - Devin Lloyd makes this team better39:37 - God bless Derek Brown41:20 - Ejiro Evero’s seat is cooling45:09 - Who was ready for Matt Rhule on HBO?

Episode 123: That Dude

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It’s not time to abandon hope in Carolina just yet, but Panther fans don’t have much to feel good about after the latest injury reports.3:30 - Bury the game film6:39 - Playing to competition level8:11 - Just how bad is the injury situation?14:12 - Do injuries even matter this week?21:53 - Time to go to market?24:16 - There will be some ugly wins27:08 - Injuries aren’t unique to Carolina31:05 - Penalties are killing this team

Episode 122: Sunday Night Hospital Bowl

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Bryce Young hasn&#39;t just had 2 good games. It really looks like he has turned a corner in his pro career. 2:54 - A new, better Bryce8:46 - The stats are really good12:21 - Dave wasn’t the right play caller14:16 - Idzik makes Dave a better head coach18:13 - Do you trust Brad Idzik?23:18 - How do you replace Brooks?27:04 - Memories vs. victories33:21 - The Maniac/Panther fan comparison41:20 - Smoking in the shower

Episode 121: Believe Your Eyes

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Is it time to panic in Charlotte? Sunday was bad but what lies ahead offers plenty of chances for the defense to get right. 5:19 - What was Evero &amp; what was the Bears?11:03 - How do you digest the defense?16:14 - Dave doesn’t have much to say19:10 - So what now?21:52 - Judge the defense starting now25:42 - Historically bad vibes in Cleveland31:32 - Success vs. 2 bad teams34:25 - Is Jimmy Horn Jr. the sacrifice?37:48 - The online reaction was silly

Episode 120: 2 Weeks to Fix This

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We made it to week 1! How are you feeling as the Panthers get set to defend their division crown? 4:22 - At least it’s not Chris Myers5:31 - You know the narrative7:45 - Week 1 is not kind to us11:27 - Who’s playing?17:51 - The Athletic’s hope-o-meter20:23 - Can Metchie or Horn breakout?24:36 - Are the safeties good enough?30:21 - The pressure on Canales34:47 - Can Dave stay out of Brad Idzik’s way?36:53 - Dave or Ejiro Evero? 40:08 - Is Dave tied to Bryce?

Episode 119: How Do Panthers Fans Feel About 2026?

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How did the Panthers end up with Bobby Okereke and what does he mean to this defense?  1:56 - Are these our 53?4:27 - Who is Bobby Okereke?6:33 - 5 tight ends is a choice11:50 - Jon Metchie is still here15:27 - UDFAs make the team18:00 - Will the o-line hold up?23:46 - How bad can they be?26:31 - The luck stats33:18 - Jalen Coker’s first full season35:41 - TMac in the slot38:51 - No more benefit of the doubt for Bryce42:22 - Is Dave in the same boat?

Episode 118: What a Steal!

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The Carolina Panthers have been picked as a prime candidate to fall short of its 2025 performance. Why? What has to go right for the Panthers to return to the top of the NFC South? 0:38 - Did the Lions steal our look?3:10 - When do the Panthers get cool alternates?4:32 - Will this team backslide?6:51 - The single score record10:16 - What has to go right again?22:20 - Darren Waller vs. Ja’Tavion Sanders24:52 - WR decisions29:57 - Do we have 2 capable starters at MLB?32:48 - Give Isaiah Simmons a shot36:37 - You get a carry! And you get a carry!

Episode 117: Are the Panthers Bound to be Worse This Year?

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The Carolina Panthers offense clearly needs help. Is Darren Waller enough? 2:15 - Darren Waller is a Panther5:18 - The Panthers waited too long9:15 - What’s Waller’s timetable?11:38 - Jonathan Brooks looked rough13:10 - Interior woes14:48 - We want Brooks taking hits19:11 - Umanmielen still down the depth chart22:17 - What is a pass rush specialist?

Episode 116: Does This Make The Panthers Better?

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After a long layoff, Demetri and Lauren are back to talk camp hype, fights and injuries.  0:51 - Haynes King appreciation4:21 - Other HOF game thoughts6:23 - Bryce’s best training camp so far?7:45 - Starters will play in the preseason12:35 - Panthers practice gets salty19:12 - Are you still optimistic?23:07 - Rookies that will play a lot30:43 - Does the Hall of Fame hate Drew Brees?35:21 - Get ready for more Luke Kuechly on your TV40:09 - Luke’s all-time Panthers rank

Episode 115: They All See It Coming

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Camp is so close and no one is happier than Tetairoa McMillan. Demetri and Lauren will tell you why. 3:13 - Are the Saints as good as advertised?10:53 - What does the future hold for Ja’Tavion Sanders?24:07 - TMac in the middle of a scam

Episode 114: Is The NFC South a 2 Team Division?

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Demetri and Lauren are back just in time for 4th of July to talk about the Carolina Panthers. What have we heard about the roster? Is Dave Canales willing to be completely hands off with the offense?  3:31 - A top 10 defense in Carolina?13:06 - It’s Brad Idzik’s offense23:30 - Jimmy Horn’s future33:37 - How many Panthers on the NFL Top 100?

Episode 113: Welcome to the Brad Idzik Show

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The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup! The hockey season is over. Now it’s time to talk football. What have Panthers fans missed while they were locked into the Canes? Demetri and Lauren are back to break it all down. 5:48 - Don’t compare the Panthers to the Canes11:29 - Charlotte vs. Raleigh18:52 - The pressure is on Lee Hunter23:21 - Coker &amp; XL know the future36:57 - What does the Mahomes deal mean for Bryce?45:26 - Let’s shit on Kenny Pickett!

Episode 112: 2 Receivers See the Future

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OTAs are open and the Panthers’ biggest names are out on the field. There’s a lot to be happy about as Bryce enters year 4 and Jonathan Brooks makes progress to getting back on the field. 2:15 - Bryce did a cuss!9:51 - Jonathan Brooks putting in work14:02 - Walker over Freeling for now20:33 - Derrick Brown on Chris Long’s podcast31:26 - Did the playoffs change things?

Episode 111: Bryce Does a Cuss!

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Some audio problems with Demetri’s mic this week, but we didn’t want you to have nothing. Demetri and Lauren dive into expectations from rookie mini camp and the NFL schedule release.2:50 - Offseason hopium12:51 - Top available TE no longer available17:12 - Do the Panthers need an RB?24:49 - UDFA contenders for a roster spot29:54 - XL returning punts?34:10 - Schedule coming

Episode 110: Is There a Hole in the Panthers' Offense?

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So, was this a good draft for the Carolina Panthers? They got good players, but did they fill their biggest needs? Demetri and Lauren talk about how the new guys fit and what they mean for the Panthers; current roster. 5:02 - Do we like this class?11:03 - The value of value16:31 - Jackson Kuwatch is a real person18:59 - Who’s on notice now?26:52 - Time for Bryce to prove it31:52 - There’s a plan for Haynes King38:26 - What are we doing with Will Grieg?

Episode 109: Did the Panthers Overvalue Value?

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Round 1 is in the books and Demetri and Lauren are mostly happy. The Panthers got Bryce Young some help, but it was a blocker, not a pass catcher. How will the team use Monroe Freeling in 2026? What does going with a tackle in round 1 mean for the rest of the team’s picks? We try to answer that in this special episode of This Team is Killing Us. 1:03 - Panthers use pick #19 on Monroe Freeling6:22 - So where do we get our safety?11:02 - Forget offensive skill guys17:21 - Keep an eye on Zion Young20:04 - Are you hugging Rog?

Episode 108: Freeling Alright

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What are the Carolina Panthers thinking as we head into draft day? The list of meetings they’ve held suggest that the team is going offense in round 1. Demetri and Lauren are in shock, but try to make sense of the strategy. 2:41 - Are the Panthers drafting for Bryce?18:37 - Was drafting TMac a canon event?23:57 - Panthers haven’t met with top 3 safeties34:21 - the panthers believe in nick scott  In the episode, we mentioned the spreadsheet tracking all of the team’s official interviews and visits. Find it here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Kb5OsG9q7ZWk-lamQ_KXBiqxZrcAWXsTDyan7ZKByYQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Kb5OsG9q7ZWk-lamQ_KXBiqxZrcAWXsTDyan7ZKByYQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0</a>

Episode 107: Dan Morgan is Bryce Young's Best Friend

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Yes, all of the North Carolina sports eyes are on the basketball world, but that doesn’t mean the football news just stops. Demetri and Lauren look at what is at stake for the Carolina Panthers in 2026. 5:24 - 2026 is really important for the Panthers19:30 - What does best available look like?26:54 - NFC South movement36:29 - Can Panthers fans handle hope?

Episode 106: 2026 - The Most Important Season Since Dave Tepper Took Over

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The Carolina Panthers didn’t waste time in free agency. They got their pass rusher, their middle linebacker and a new center. So what’s next? Dan Morgan has to make sure the team can hang on to the vets it wants to keep and maybe make a big splash in the NFL Draft. 3:14 - Dan Morgan moves in silence8:36 - 2025 is all that matters15:50 - Is Pickett a better backup?20:43 - Who’s gone?28:14 - Special teams, special players or whatever that nerd says34:13 - Panthers are in best player available range

Episode 105: The Carolina Glow Up

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Demetri is filling in the blanks during the weeks there is no full episode. With the #DraftCombine behind us and #NFLFreeAgency right around the corner, he takes a look at who the mock drafters have the #panthers taking at #19.  1:40 - Keldric Faulk4:37 - CJ Allen6:23 - Zion Young9:22 - Kayden Proctor10:54 - Spencer Fano13:09 - What could change the draft plan?

Demetri's Offseason Content Factory: Do Mock Drafters Get The Panthers?

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