A New Beginning – Ovies & Giglio Launch New Show
The very first episode of the new show opens with Ovies and Giglio acknowledging the reality of their situation: they’ve been fired, they’re rebuilding, and they’re doing it on their own terms. The vibe is loose, unfiltered, and true to who they’ve been throughout their careers.
Between gifting bourbon, laughing about timing, and adjusting to post-radio language freedom, the episode begins with exactly what listeners expect — candid honesty.
Closing One Chapter, Starting Another
They reflect on:
- Getting fired alongside coaches they gifted bourbon to
- Fans reaching out with support
- Local media colleagues offering encouragement
- The surprisingly emotional reaction they each felt
Giglio jokes about the FCC reflex still being in him, flinching when Ovies curses for the first time.
They repeatedly emphasize how humbling the listener response has been — and how energizing.
What the OG Live Podcasting Company Will Be As Ovies & Giglio Launch New Show
The early goals are simple and transparent:
1. Keep doing what worked
The authenticity of their radio show is what people connected with — strong opinions, local experience, and no pandering. They want to maintain that energy across podcast and YouTube formats.
2. Be transparent
Ovies admits he has never built a podcast or YouTube channel from scratch. He’s learning in real time:
- Cameras
- Audio
- StreamYard
- Editing
- Workflows
He calls it a return to “starting the game with just an axe.”
Everything must be rebuilt — but now with two decades of experience.
3. Use the freedom of the format
They want to do meaningful long-form interviews without radio time limits. Expect deeper conversations with coaches, ADs, and ACC figures.
4. Keep the rhythm listeners already know
The plan:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday episodes
- “The hits”: Canes, Panthers, ACC, NC State, UNC, Duke
- 30–60 minute shows
- No meandering, no filler
Podcast episodes will remain tight but flexible.
YouTube: The New Home of the OG
They’ve spent the last five to six months learning YouTube’s ecosystem — and they’re leaning heavily into it.
You can expect:
- Full episodes
- Mixtape-style cut-ups
- NC State segments
- UNC segments
- Duke segments
- Panthers segments
- Hurricanes segments
- A separate playlist for interviews
The YouTube channel is crucial to their business model (and the audience growth).
Ovies notes: “1,000 subscribers is a big milestone — and I’ll eat the Biscuitville Cuban live on the show when we hit it.”
Potential Future Expansions
They’re planning:
- A newsletter (likely on Substack)
- Possible $5/mo subscriber package for premium writing
- Freelance contributions from familiar names
- OG Live Podcasting Company events including:
- A golf tournament
- Monthly pizza nights
- Guest appearances from local sports personalities
Anybody who ever said, “Let me know how I can help” — they’re calling in those favors now.
Life After Getting Fired
Both guys talk candidly about the emotional and logistical roller coaster:
- Losing their platform
- Still needing to support their families
- Deciding to stay in the Triangle
- Rejecting “real jobs” because they’re built for this work
Ovies uses a video game metaphor to describe the moment:
“I’ve spent 20 years collecting tools, crafting weapons… and then I got zapped. Lost everything. Back to the starting map with just an axe.”
But he’d rather rebuild than regret not trying.
Community, Carpool, and Daily Listening
Listeners worried about losing their carpool show are told:
Download the podcast. Hit play. Keep the routine.
For anyone still plugging in with an AUX cord?
They’re speaking directly to you.
Long-Term Vision
They’re launching:
- OG Live Podcasting Company
- A rebooted version of the NC State-specific show
- Additional specialty shows (like 919 Vice)
- New partnerships
- Local events
- A community-driven model
Hurricanes Playoff Talk
To close the episode, Ovies pulls up NHL postseason matchups.
Bracket luck discussion
They revisit a consistent theme:
- Brackets matter
- Seeding matters
- Matchups matter
The Hurricanes have a clear opening — if they seize it.
Devils vs. Canes Preview
They dive into:
- Dougie Hamilton’s revenge potential
- Timo Meier’s physicality
- The Devils’ speed
- Eric Haula returning as a postseason villain
- Why bracket luck means nothing unless you cash in
Giglio drops his official “you were right” about bracket luck — a moment Ovies has been waiting for.
Final Minutes: Gratitude & The Goal
They wrap with:
- Thanks to everyone subscribing
- Thanks to everyone leaving 5-star reviews
- A reminder they’re not going anywhere
- A promise Thursday’s show will feel like the real OG format
They’re laughing, swearing, tinkering with StreamYard windows, and leaning into the “we’re building this plane while flying it” vibe.
It’s messy in the best possible way.
It’s exactly the OG.