Wes & Walker Show

The Voice of the Xfinity series, Adam Alexander joins the show to dissect how Ricky Stenhouse Jr was able to win the Daytona 500, he talks about other storylines that came out of the Great American Race, & why he isn't worried about the struggles for Chase Elliott & Kyle Larson on NASCAR's biggest stage  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Wes & Walker explain why they believe that the All-Star weekend was a success for the NBA, before they take a look at the current defensive line for the Panthers, and how Ejiro Evero will improve their play, ahead of Adam Alexander joining to recap the Daytona 500  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the opening hour, Wes & Walker talk about UNC's loss at NC State yesterday, which might be the nail in the coffin as they identify where the season got away from Carolina, before they give their thoughts on the Panthers hiring Thomas Brown & Deangelo Hall over the weekend, before more ACC talk in the Campus Corner   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour, the guys continue to NFL Draft talk, after Tony Pauline made an appearance on the show yesterday before they draft their greatest moments from MJ's career to celebrate his birthday, which is capped off by Fitty singing happy birthday to the GOAT  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Dye from Queen's men's basketball joins the show to talk about him becoming the all-time leading scorer at Queens, why he stayed with the program in the era of the transfer portal, & what records he has his eyes set on before his career comes to an end  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a loaded second hour, Wes & Walker take a look at the most realistic draft scenarios for the Panthers. They discuss the storylines for the Hornets entering the All-Star break, and relive their favorite Charlotte Hornets All-Star memories before Kenny Dye joins to talk about his historic achievement at Queens  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wes & Walker kick off the final show of the week, talking about how the NBA can improve the NBA All-Star game, which has lost its luster in recent years. They talk about why the Panthers have yet to hire an offensive coordinator, before breaking down Sunday's all-important game between NC State & UNC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour, Wes & Walker go down memory lane of their favorite dunkers in hoops history growing up, former host & station icon Jim Celania delivers a classic phone call, before we talk about potential players the Panthers should target in free agency  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we do every Thursday at 1:45, we determine if certain topics are either Fire or Fizzle, as this week, Wes looks back at NBA Dunk Contests, to determine if certain classic dunks from the stars of the NBA are either fire or fizzle  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Wes & Walker react to the comments made by Tony Pauline earlier in the show, to see if he changed their minds about trading up for a QB or drafting a tight end. They look at the future for Miles Bridges, and why we need to be prepared for him back with the Hornets, ahead of Fire or Fizzle  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the opening hour, NFL Draft expert Tony Pauline joins to tell us why the Panthers shouldn't consider trading up for either Bryce Young or CJ Stroud & why they shouldn't bother to draft a tight end at 9. He also talks about some WRs in the class, & some Day 2 prospects to keep an eye on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To start the show today, Wes & Walker recap another win for the Hornets, before getting into a disagreement about the trajectory LaMelo Ball is currently on, before Tony Pauline joins to tell us what the Panthers should do at 9 in the NFL Draft, ahead of the Campus Corner  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a basketball focused final hour today, as Mike Gminski joined to talk some ACC hoops with a little under three weeks left in the regular season, before Wes & Walker look at the development of LaMelo Ball, and why or why not current players on the roster fit with his playing style.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Duke basketball player, and longtime ACC broadcaster, Mike Gminski joins to talk about the state of both UNC & Duke. He tells you what teams have surprised him the most, and why the ACC Tournament figures to be one of the better ones in recent memory.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final segment of the 1 PM hour, Fitty's Favorites returns as Fitty lists his favorites to win the World Series, as the start of Spring Training is officially here. Find out who Fitty lists as his 5 favorites to win the World Series in 2023  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Wes & Walker take a look at a mock draft that has Carolina drafting Anthony Richardson, which opens up the door to bring in Derek Carr. They look at the diversity of the Panthers staff, before Fitty's favorites returns  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Insider for Yahoo! Sports, Jake Fischer joins the show to explain why the Hornets moved off of Jalen McDaniels, and not Terry Rozier or Gordona Hayward at the trade deadline last week, & why even with LaMelo Ball the Hornets aren't set with a cornerstone piece on the roster  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the opening hour, Wes & Walker look at the passing game coordinator the Panthers made today, and how that will impact what they do at QB this off-season, ahead of Jake Fischer joining to discuss the fallout from the NBA trade deadline, before some Tobacco Road hoops talk in the Campus Corner  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To close down the show, Wes & Walker identify what ACC basketball coach they believe deserves to be the Coach of the Year as the regular season in winding down, before talking about the role Jim Caldwell will have on Frank Reich's staff in Carolina  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a fun second hour, Wes & Walker dissect a mock draft that has the Panthers trading away the #9 pick for Bears QB Justin Fields, as they explain why that might be something the Panthers need to consider, before they talk about their Valentine's Day in a mail bag forum  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the opening hour, Wes & Walker talk about the Hornets win over the Hawks last night, as both LaMelo & Mark Williams shined. They wonder how Jim Caldwell will impact the eventual OC hire for Carolina after joining the staff today, before discussing the job security for Hubert Davis after another UNC loss  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the show, the guys give their final thought on this year's Super Bowl, as they talk about the halftime show & the growing legend of Pat Mahomes. Before finishing up the show, reacting to new Panthers staff member, comparing CJ Stroud to Joe Burrow  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To close out the final hour, Wes & Walker are joined by Adam Alexander, the play-by-play broadcaster for the NASCAR Xfinity series. He talks about who the favorite is to win Sunday's Daytona 500, the impact that Kevin Harvick's retirement will have on the sport & much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Wes & Walker look at the staff that Frank Reich is assembling in Carolina and explain why they believe this will be the best staff in franchise history. They give their thoughts on the new-look Hornets, after seeing the team for the first time after the trade deadline, before Adam Alexander stops by to preview the upcoming NASCAR season  See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Wes & Walker get off the bus talking all things Super Bowl LVII, as they give their thoughts on the Chiefs comeback, and of course, the controversial penalty thrown at a crucial moment, before talking about the officiating controversy in Duke's loss over the weekend  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.