Hornets Hive Cast

Hornets forward Gordon Hayward joins Sam Farber to talk about his 14 years in the NBA, how the game has changed, and what he sees in two of his young teammates, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With injuries to two starters and one of the first guys off the bench, the Hornets nearly pulled off an impressive win against Miami, but ultimately fell 111-105 despite a season-high 32 points from P.J. Washington. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss the game and their top performers, and also banter about the latest power rankings released on NBA.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mike Solarte, Sports Director at Spectrum News 1, stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown against Miami with Sam Farber as the Hornets prepare for their second In-Season Tournament game, the first one at home. Sam and Mike also discuss their thoughts on the In-Season Tournament and their expectations for the Hornets just a handful of games into the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Despite a strong performance from LaMelo Ball with a game-high 32 points, the Hornets dropped a 129-107 decision at New York over the Knicks. Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss what went wrong for the Hornets, dish out their silver-lining performances and discuss the latest injury news for Buzz City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets picked up a 124-117 win at Washington in their first ever In-Season Tournament game, and did it in comeback fashion. Rob Longo and Sam Perley chat about the game, pick their top performers, and get you set for Charlotte's next game, and early tip time against New York at Madison Square Garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Bailey of the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to discuss the latest rookie ladder rankings on NBA.com, as well as previewing the first In-Season Tournament game in franchise history with Sam Farber. Sam also has a conversation with Joshua Williams, a recent Yellow Ribbon Program honoree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets fell to a Wizards team that scored 72 bench points by a final of 132-116. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss the game and also talk about the latest 25 players under the age of 25 rankings put out by ESPN. Betsy Mack, Vice President of CSR & Executive Director of Hornets Foundation, stops by to talk about the military care grant that the Hornets Foundation presented to several studen...

Dave Johnson, the radio play-by-play voice of the Washington Wizards, stops by to preview Buzz City's showdown against the DC dwellers with the radio voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber. The two discuss where each franchise currently stands in the landscape of the NBA, as well as thoughts on the new In-Season Tournament, as well as the first of two consecutive meetings between Charlotte and Washingto...

Charlotte native Ish Smith was added to the roster just before the start of the season. He sat down with Sam Farber to talk about returning home to play for the Hornets again, his expectations for the squad, and how he'd like to eventually end his career on the floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets nearly swept both games of a back-to-back, but ultimately fell at Dallas 124-118 despite a 30-point triple-double from LaMelo Ball. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo is joined by Will Palaszczuk, the host of Hornets postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ. The two break down the game, provide their silver-lining performances, and also evaluate the Hornets through the f...

In a wild game that saw the Pacers put up 50 points in the third quarter, it was the Hornets that ultimately prevailed 125-124 over Indiana on the road, thanks to a career-high 27 points from Mark Williams. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game, hand out their top performers, and preview Buzz City's showdown against Dallas as Charlotte prepares for the second night of a back-to-back. See om...

Schuyler Callihan of Fan Nation and SINow stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown against Indiana with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the play of Brandon Miller so far and the release of Charlotte's City Edition jersey that was recently revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hornets star rookie Brandon Miller joins Sam Farber to discuss his first few games in the NBA, the impact veterans like LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward have had on him, and tells his reaction to his first NBA basket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets start their first roadtrip of the season, they suffered a setback in Houston, 128-119. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the contest, provide their silver-lining performances, and also chat about the Hornets picking up the third-year option on Mark Williams and the impact is has for the future of the franchise. See omnys...

The TV voice of the Hornets, Eric Collins, stops by with Sam Farber to preview the first road game of the season for Buzz City. Sam and Eric also discuss the first three games for the Hornets, as well as previewing the month of November as a whole for the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets wrapped up a three-game home stand with a 133-121 loss to Brooklyn. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and provide their silver linings. Plus, the two discuss the latest power rankings, as well as the latest court design the Hornets will play on for the In-Season Tournament in a few weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets look to wrap up a three-game home stand with Brooklyn on a winning note. Grace Grill of Queen City News stops by to preview the game with Sam Farber, and the two also discuss a recent episode of the HHC where the new owners of the Hornets - Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall - were interviewed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin just tipped off their first season as Co-Chairmen and majority owners of the Charlotte Hornets. They joined Hornets Radio Play-by-Play broadcaster Sam Farber for an in-depth interview discussing the young core already assembled on the floor, their goals for the franchise overall, and how they hope their stewardship will impact and be remembered by Charlotte and fans o...

The Hornets dropped their first game of the season in a 111-99 loss to Detroit at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, provide their silver-lining performances, and also chat about what we've learned about Buzz City through the first two games of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets get ready to face the Detroit Pistons, Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the game, discuss a few Hornets that have been featured in some national news outlets, and also highlight some of the milestones some members of Buzz City are approaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the third consecutive season, the Hornets open up the schedule in the win column, this time with a 116-110 victory over Atlanta. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, highlight the performance of Brandon Miller, and also discuss the latest NBA news with the All-Star Game returning to its East vs. West format. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets get set to take on their Southeast Division rival in the first game of the season, Sam Farber and Sam Perley preview the showdown, react to recent conversations on the HHC with Mitch Kupchak and Steve Clifford, and also discuss the return to Ish Smith to Buzz City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hornets Head Coach Steve Clifford joins Sam Farber to preview the upcoming season. They talk about the roster, his thoughts entering season 10 as an NBA head coach and expectations for the 2023/24 Hornets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Hornets General Manager and President of Basketball Operations Mitch Kupchak joins Sam Farber to discuss the upcoming Hornets season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hornets finished preseason play with a 1-3 following a 127-99 loss to Boston at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss the results and their silver linings, and also chat about a new All-Star Game format in the future, as well as if the expectations for the season have changed now that the team has concluded the preseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.