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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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It was a perfect night for Hornets fans, as Charlotte dispatched Orlando rather easily in a 130-111 win, all while celebrating Dell Curry's iconic No. 30 lifted to the rafters of Spectrum Center. Sam Farber and Rob Longo recap the historic night that was at the Hive, and also take a look ahead at Charlotte's next contest against Memphis at home. Plus, Sam sits down with Kate Weaver, the executive director of the Charlotte chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Health, which recently received a grant from the Hornets Foundation.
As the Hornets get set to retire Dell Curry's number, Sam Farber is joined by Nick Carboni of WCNC in Charlotte to preview the matchup with Orlando, as well as Nick's recent story on Moussa Diabate. Plus, Sam sits down with Dell Curry for a one-on-one interview.
The Hornets kicked off a seven-game homestand in impressive fashion by outscoring Miami 40-18 in the fourth quarter en route to a 136-106 victory. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night, plus Sam sits down with Hornets legend Dell Curry for a one-on-one interview ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony. Sam also chats with Hannah Beavers, the Executive Director of Freedom Communities; a non-profit that recently received a community grant from the Hornets Foundation.
Fresh off a west-coast road swing, the Hornets return back to the Hive for a seven-game homestand, their longest of the season, beginning with a showdown against Miami. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup and also discuss the latest power rankings, as well a preview of the homestand as a whole.
The Hornets finally began heading back east with a stop in San Antonio, and it did not go according to plan, as Charlotte dropped a 115-102 decision against the Spurs. Rob Longo and Sam Perley of Hornets.com break down the game and provide their silver-lining selections, and also discuss Sam's latest article on how the defense has been the main driver of Charlotte's successful turnaround this season.
With the Hornets wrapping up a four-game road trip in San Antonio, Kasey Funderburg of Queen City News stops by to preview the matchup against the Spurs with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the road ahead for the Hornets in the final weeks of the season, as well as the probability of Kon Knueppel being named Rookie of the Year.
For the fourth time this season, the Hornets sweep a back-to-back after a 117-109 win over the Kings in Sacramento. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their favorite performances from the contest, an also highlight the Greensboro Swarm, who clinched a playoff berth in the G-League for the second straight season.
The Hornets were down as many as 19 in the first half in Portland, but a strong second half allowed Charlotte to squeak out a 103-101 win over the Trail Blazers on the first night of a back-to-back. Rob Longo and Sam Perley of Hornets.com break down the game and pick their stars of the night, and also preview Charlotte's showdown against Sacramento as the Hornets face the Kings with both teams being on the second night of a back-to-back.
As the Hornets continue their road trip out west, Desmond Johnson of Tobacco Road Sports Radio joins Sam Farber to preview the matchup between the Hornets and the Trail Blazers. The two also take a look at the road ahead and question how high the Hornets can climb in the standings before the end of the season.
Charlotte saw its franchise record 10-game road winning streak come to a close as the Hornets started their four game road trip, falling in Phoenix 111-99. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the contest and provide their silver-lining selections, plus the two do some scoreboard watching and recap the standings how the potential playoff picture is shaping up for the Hornets.
The Hornets returned home for a quick one-game homestand against Miami, but fell 128-120. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Phoenix as the Hornets kick off a four-game road trip. Plus, as the Hornets celebrated Los Hornets Night at the Hive and continue to celebrate Women's History Month, Sam is joined by Ana Rey of Charlotte Bilingual Preschool to talk about a recent grant received by the Hornets Foundation.
With the Hornets riding a six-game winning streak, Charlotte returns home for a big showdown against the Miami Heat. Sam Farber is joined by Kelli Bartik of WCCB-TV in the Queen City to preview the matchup and also discuss the impressive play of the second unit as of late, as well as the Rookie of the Year Award odds for Kon Knueppel.
Facing tough circumstances on the second night of a back-to-back, the Hornets headed into Boston and got off to a hot start, as Charlotte won its sixth-straight game in wire-to-wire fashion, 118-89. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the host of Hornets Postgame on the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ Will Palaszczuk analyze the game and pick their stars of the night, and the two also discuss if this was the most impressive win for the Hornets so far this season as the team is back above .500 for the first time since October.
For the 15th time this season, the Hornets held an opponent under the century mark, as Charlotte won its fifth-straight game, this time by a final score of 117-90 over Dallas. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their favorite performances of the evening, and also preview Charlotte's game on the road at Boston as the Hornets face the Celtics on night two of a back-to-back.
Coming 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.
Fresh 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.
History 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.
As 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.
Leading 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.
Walker 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.




