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Hornets Hive Cast
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Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.
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3-3-26 - The Two Sam's Preview Dallas
Mar 300:34:13Tap to summarizeComing off an 8-3 record in the month of February, the Hornets kick off March by facing Dallas at home on the first night of a back-to-back. Sam Farber and Sam Perley preview the matchup and also discuss Kon Knueppel's Rookie of the Year candidacy, and also preview the month of March as a whole.
Transcribe →3-1-26 - Hornets Grind Out Win Over Portland, Moussa Diabate Interview
Mar 100:29:49Tap to summarizeFresh off a three-game road trip that Charlotte swept, the Hornets returned home to kick off a two-game homestand against Portland, and the Hornets gutted out a 109-93 win against the Trail Blazers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the entire game and pick their stars of the night, and Sam sits down Moussa Diabate for a podcast interview recording after the game in front of a live crowd.
Transcribe →2-27-26 - Kon Knueppel Breaks Rookie 3-Point Record in Win at Indiana, Portland Preview
Feb 2700:33:27Tap to summarizeHistory was on the side of the Hornets in Indiana, as Kon Knueppel nailed eight 3-pointers, shattering the rookie record for most made threes in a rookie season with 22 games to play as Charlotte blew out the Pacers, 133-109. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and discuss Kon's record-breaking performance, and also preview Charlotte's next matchup; an afternoon home contest against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Transcribe →2-26-26 - Pacers Preview with Shannon Spake
Feb 2600:21:48Tap to summarizeAs the Hornets wrap up their three-game road trip, Shannon Spake of Hornets on FanDuel Sports Network stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown in Indiana with Sam Farber. The two also discuss if Kon Knueppel will break the rookie record for most made 3-pointers in a season against the Pacers, and how Kon's Rookie of the Year campaign stacks up to other rookies.
Transcribe →2-25-26 - Big Third Quarter Lifts Hornets to Historic Road Win
Feb 2500:30:22Tap to summarizeLeading by a single point at halftime, Charlotte used a big third quarter in Chicago, outscoring the Bulls 42-16 in the frame to eventually cruise to a 131-99 victory. The win also makes it eight-consecutive victories on the road, a new franchise record. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their stars of the night, and also take a look at the performances of Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges fresh off their suspensions, as well as the Hornets debut of Coby White.
Transcribe →2-23-26 - Chicago Preview with Walker Mehl
Feb 2400:30:26Tap to summarizeWalker Mehl of Wes and Walker on Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview Charlotte's upcoming game in Chicago with Sam Farber. The two also discuss Kon Knueppel's Rookie of the Year campaign, as well as the latest power rankings and where the Hornets stand among the rest of the Association.
Transcribe →8-14-25 - Hornets Release 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule
Aug 14, 202500:30:05Tap to summarizeThe 2025-26 regular season schedule is finally here! Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all the marquee matchups, discusses the most difficult and favorable months and also provide details on how to secure your seats to all the action at Spectrum Center this season.
Transcribe →7-21-25 - Hornets Win NBA Summer League!
Jul 21, 202500:33:17Tap to summarizeThe Charlotte Hornets are NBA 2K26 Summer League Champions! Charlotte captured its first ever Summer League crown with an 83-78 win over Sacramento. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the championship game, the MVP performance of Kon Knueppel and what it means for the franchise moving forward.
Transcribe →7-20-25 - Hornets Head to Summer League Championship
Jul 20, 202500:14:50Tap to summarizeAfter reaching the Summer League playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Hornets dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 109-80 victory, thanks to big performances by Jaylen Sims and Kon Knueppel. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the contest and preview the Summer League championship game between Buzz City and the Sacramento Kings.
Transcribe →7-18-25 - Hornets Clinch Summer League Playoff Berth, Ryan Kalkbrenner Interview
Jul 18, 202500:26:45Tap to summarizeThe Hornets put on a dominating performance against San Antonio, using a 23-2 run to end the second quarter en route to a 106-81 victory over the Spurs, clinching a semifinal berth into the Summer League playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the performance and provide their stars of the night, and Sam also has a one-on-one sit down with Hornets rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner.
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