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Wes & Walker Show
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WES BRYANT
Charlotte native Wes Bryant comes to WFNZ as a host, producer, editor, and voice-over artist for the ACC Digital Network in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was previously the host for ACC Digital Network’s Kickoff Live, a college football pregame show and Wes Got Range, a lifestyle show on which Wes explored and visited locally owned restaurants in Charlotte and interviewed local area athletes.
Wes was hired for the 2021-2022 season as a pre and post-game co-host for Charlotte Hornets broadcast on Bally Sports South.
In addition to his work at the ACC Digital Network, Wes is a regular contributor on Charlotte Sports Live on Fox 46 Charlotte, where he discusses and breaks down all the action in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR, and across NCAA basketball and football.
He began his career in 2013 as a beat writer for the Charlotte 49ers of the C-USA Conference for Rivals.com. Wes was previously a reporter and producer for The Melanie Clark Show on Radio One. In 2007, Wes was an intern at WBTV, Channel 3, in Charlotte.
Wes is a former offensive lineman, and three-year letterman for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, graduated from the university in 2006. He was a High School All-American football player at Vance High School in Charlotte.
WALKER MEHL
Walker grew up in Claremont, NC and played basketball at Bunker Hill High School. He then took his talents to UNC-Charlotte where he graduated in 2015. Walker then started his broadcasting career in the Charlotte market the following year. Along with his start in radio, Walker began hosting the Locked On Hornets podcast in 2018 where his passion for the Hornets and the other local sports teams is apparent. Prior to joining WFNZ as a full-time host, Walker has worked on the station in a number of different shows.
Growing up in and around the Queen City, Walker is a life-long fan and observer of the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the University of North Carolina. Walker loves the outdoors, going out and spending time in Uptown and loves music as much as he loves sports.
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Wes & Walker - Campus Corner
4d ago00:13:37Tap to summarizeWes & Walker both give further thoughts on the Brendan Sorsby situation, how does it affect college athletics as a whole in the future, and will teams really forfeit games against them this season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker Hour 3: How Can The Hornets Address Center Depth?
4d ago00:43:28Tap to summarizeThe final hour of the show starts with Wes & Walker looking around the NBA to find solutions to the Hornets center depth, what options are available. We then have the Live Wire and give our predictions for the NHL Final Game 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker Hour 2: Are The Panthers A Blockbuster Trade Away?
4d ago00:39:54Tap to summarizeHour 2 starts with the Campus Corner as Wes gives his first impressions of the Sorsby injunction ruling. We then move to ask which blockbuster grade could successfully push the Panthers over the ledge to find playoff success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker Hour 1: Wes & Walker Both Make Their Return
4d ago00:47:04Tap to summarizeWes & Walker are finally back together after taking some vacations. The show starts by recapping game three of the NBA Finals, and previewing the Stanley Cup Final Game 3 tonight. Also, what is holding Bryce Young back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker - Joe Ovies Interview
5d ago00:14:54Tap to summarizeThe polarizing Joe Ovies joins the show to not only talk about his recent viral post, but how the Hurricanes can move forward after a game 3 loss on the road versus the Golden Knights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker Hour 3: How Do The Canes Recover From Game 3 Loss?
5d ago00:42:42Tap to summarizeThe polarizing Joe Ovies joins the show to get the hour started, are the Canes not getting the love they deserve? We then debate which goaltender the Hurricanes should start in game four, and get you ready for the action tonight with What's On Tap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker - Darin Gantt Interview
5d ago00:19:04Tap to summarizePanthers writer, Darin Gantt, joins the show to discuss what we've seen so far on Panthers Blueprint, as well as what his main takeaways are so far from Panthers OTA's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker Hour 2: Brendan Sorsby Granted Injunction vs. NCAA
5d ago00:45:42Tap to summarizeThe second hour of the show still starts with the Campus Corner, as the biggest topic of the day arose around 10am. Brendan Sorsby was granted an injunction by a Texas judge to give him eligibility to play in the upcoming season. Walker and Shroppy also debate which players the Hornets should take a sincere look at in the draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker Hour 1: Walker Is Back, The Ghosts Of Takes Past
5d ago00:47:39Tap to summarizeWalker returns to the show while Wes and Flounder are on vacation. Walker recaps his takes before he took vacation, how do they hold up now? We also have Panthers writer, Darin Gantt on the show to discuss the Panthers Blueprint series and what he's seen in OTA's so far. We end the hour with some NBA Draft talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Wes & Walker Hour 3: Can College Football Be Saved?
1w ago00:45:16Tap to summarizeCollege Football needs saving, can Coach Saban on Capitol Hill be the one to help it? Who else needs to step up to the plate? We then have an explosive Live Wire and end the show as always with the Walk-Off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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