Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod
Episodes
And Then There Was One
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the 63rd episode of Buzz Beat, the trio discuss the new hiring of James Borrego as the new head coach for the Charlotte Hornets. Spencer, Richie, a...
And Then There Were Two
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Spencer and Richie discuss what seems to be the finalists (Jay Larranaga and James Borrego) for the Charlotte Hornets' coaching v...
Hornets Need A Coach
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Buzz Beat crew discuss the possible head coaching candidates and which one would be best for the Hornets. The names mentioned on ...
Reaction To Cliff's Firing
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer is joined by friend of the show, John Michael Griffith. They react to the firing of Steve Clifford, the hiring of new GM Mitch Kupchak, and wh...
Shake (Milton) It Up
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 60, Spencer, Richie, and Brian discuss Mitch Kupchak's responses in his introductory press conference as the new GM. Many had negative revi...
Kupchak's Avalanche Of Change
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the impending hire of Mitch Kupchak, the Buzz Beat trio spend most of the pod discussing his potential impact on the direction of the team on Epi...
Prospects On Prospects
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the 58th episode of Buzz Beat, Spencer Richie, and Brian discuss a handful of college prospects that could be in Charlotte's range come draft time....
Chuck Your Heart Out
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the 57th installment of Buzz Beat, Spencer Richie, and Brian briefly touch upon last week's games against the Pelicans, Hawks. and the Knicks. Seas...
Playoff Hopes Fading
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the 56th installment of Buzz Beat, Richie and Brian recap the win over the Chicago Bulls, and the consecutive losses to the Celtics and 76ers. They...
Unbeatable In Black
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Buzz Beat crew looks at the recent news of Rich Cho getting let go and debate if there is any silver lining in this announcement. The hosts discus...
Dud of a Deadline
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Hornets traded two 2nd-round picks and JOB for Willy Hernangomez. We discuss this trade and what it means for the Hornets moving forward. We break...
Playoff Hunt Defined
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The full Buzz Beat crew is back as Richie returns from his week off to discuss the week that was. The three recap the two games against the Pacers and...
Different Week, Same Story
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Brian discuss the week that was with wins over the lowly Kings and Hawks and losses to the Heat and Pelicans. The two also discuss the com...
Kemba's Available
20 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the report from Woj that the Hornets have made Kemba Walker available in trade talks, we had to give our reactions on the direction the Hornets s...
Oakland, Sactown, Bay Area & Back Down
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We reach the half-century mark with this latest episode. The Hornets finish their west coast road trip at 3-1 and we recap the wins over the Warriors,...
Stay Strong Buzz City
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the 49th episode, the Buzz Beat crew recaps the home and home against the Milwaukee Bucks and the most recent loss coming to the Boston Celtics. Th...
Productive But Problematic [Part 2]
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Episode 48, we get the chance to play GM. We all throw out trade ideas that we think would help with the rebuild. Brian targets the Utah ...
Productive But Problematic [Part 1]
16 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of Episode 48, we discuss the win over Oklahoma City and the back to back losses to Houston and Miami. We try to give credit where it's due ...
Anything Left in the Tank? [Part 2]
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47 is separated in two parts. Part 2 discusses the current state of affairs with the Hornets. With all the injuries piling up, with the disapp...
Anything Left in the Tank? [Part 1]
09 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47 is separated in two parts. Part 1 recaps the games against Orlando, Golden State, and Chicago. The season is slowly unraveling and losing t...
Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For the 46th episode, we recap the two losses to the Raptors and the Heat. We discuss how the Hornets have looked in Kemba's absence and focus on Batu...
Walker, Lone Ranger
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For the 45th episode, we recap the two wins over Minnesota and Washington, followed up by the two losses to Cleveland and San Antonio. Outside of divi...
Mindhunter
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the 44th episode of Buzz Beat, we recap the week in which the Charlotte Hornets took on Cleveland, Chicago, and Los Angeles. In the two losses, the...
Kemba Can't Turn Water Into Wine
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the 43rd episode of Buzz Beat, we recap the losses to the T'Wolves, Knicks, and Celtics. In the two most recent games, the Hornets blew significant...
Impressive Wins & A Deflating Loss
04 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The originals, Spencer and Richie, record the 42nd episode of Buzz Beat. They recap the wins over Memphis and Milwaukee and the deflating loss to San ...
Early Inconsistent Play
28 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer returns for the 41st episode of Buzz Beat. The trio recaps the loss to the Bucks, blowout win over the Nuggets, and the deflating loss to the ...
Hornets' Comeback Win — Trick Or Treat?
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 40 of Buzz Beat, Richie and Brian discuss a few topics after Charlotte's 1-1 start. The duo focus on the positives and the negatives from C...
Opening Week Thoughts
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 39 of Buzz Beat, Richie and Brian discuss a few topics heading into the 2017-18 season. The conversation starts with the performances of Ch...
Batum's Injury Impact
07 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the 38th episode of Buzz Beat, Spencer, Richie and Brian talk about Nic Batum's injury to his UCL. They debate whether rehab or surgery is the corr...
Training Camp and Open Practice
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 37 of Buzz Beat, Spencer, Richie and Brian focus on Kemba and Kaminsky's performances from last season. They debate whether Kemba can even ...
Unlocking a New Dimension with MKG and DH12
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36 of Buzz Beat, Spencer, Richie and Brian discuss the injury to MCW and how that will affect the rotational minutes. With Monk's status fo...
Betting On The Hornets
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 35 of Buzz Beat, Spencer, Richie and Brian discuss both Marvin Williams and Jeremy Lamb and their prospects for the upcomng season. The con...
Schedule Set In Stone
21 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For the 34th installment of Buzz Beat, we bring you a two-part episode. In 'Part 1,' Brian, Richie, and Spencer discuss the signing of Julyan Stone as...
New Season, “New” Unis
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the 33rd episode, Spencer, Richie, and Brian breakdown several Hornets-realted topics in the dead of the NBA offseason. The crew looks at some of t...
MCW & Orlando Summer League
08 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The trio share their thoughts on the most recent acquisition of Michael Carter-Williams as the Hornets' 2nd point guard. Spencer and Brian try to pump...
Free Agency Primer with Chris Kroeger
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer, Richie, and Brian are joined by WFNZ's Primetime host, Chris Kroeger. We recap the crazy week that included the trade for Dwight Howard and t...
Dwight Howard is a Charlotte Hornet
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
EMERGENCY POD: We discuss the Dwight Howard trade that just occurred — two days before the draft. Atlanta sends Dwight Howard, 31st Overall Ch...
Final Draft Thoughts with Brian Geisinger
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Richie are joined by recurring guest and stat-guru, Brian Geisinger of ACCSports and Sports Channel 8. This is the final pre-draft episode...
Cole Zwicker
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Richie are joined by another Almighty Baller member, Cole Zwicker. Cole hosts his own NBA Draft podcast on the network, What's On Draft?. ...
Sean Derenthal
05 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Richie are joined by a fellow Almighty Baller-ite, Sean Derenthal. Sean hosts his own NBA Draft podcast on the network, Ode to Oden. We ge...
Catching Up on Hornets’ News
29 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You only get Richie, one half of the show, in this abbreviated episode of Buzz Beat. He shares his thoughts on Charlotte being awarded the 2019 All-St...
The Combine, Lottery, and Prospects with Brian Geisinger
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Richie are joined by recurring guest, Brian Geisinger of ACC Sports and Sports Channel 8. In this week's episode, the Buzz Beat crew give ...
Playing Pickup with Oliver Maroney
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Buzz Beat crew are joined by DIME Magazine contributor, Oliver Maroney, to examine two of his articles. The discussion begins with Oliver's "unoff...
True Free Agent Hoopers with Brett Hainline
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With the recent news concerning the True Hoop Network, we thought it was appropriate to bring on founder of Queen City Hoops, the Charlotte Hornets Tr...
Fixing the Hornets — All the Pieces Matter
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Buzz Beat crew brings on Brian Geisinger for the third time to discuss the upcoming offseason and NBA Draft. Spencer, Richie, and Brian put themse...
End of Season Review with @MullensMafia
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode, Buzz Beat Radio brings on Frank Berndt (@MullensMafia) to reflect on the Hornets' season. The discussion begins with an evaluat...
Hornets’ Playoff Hopes Dashed
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Hornets are officially out of the playoffs with their loss to the Boston Celtics. Richie and Spencer breakdown the past three losses to the Wizard...
Still Buzzin’ with Max Seng
03 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Thunder to bring their record to 36-41. Buzz Beat brings on Max Seng of Hoops Habit and 16 Wins A Ring to discuss the H...
Heading Down the Homestretch
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of Buzz Beat, Spencer and Richie touch upon a variety of topics heading into the final weeks of the season. They recap the lates...
Finding that One Shining Prospect
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Richie are joined by a former guest, Brian Geisinger of ACC Sports and Sports Channel 8. In this week's episode, the Buzz Beat crew break ...
Two Wins & Three Free Throws
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Buzz Beat crew recap the wins over the Nuggets and Pacers as the Hornets have won back-to-back games in what seems like forever. Spencer and Richi...
The Kemba Walker Episode with T-Bone
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
With this being the 15th episode, it only makes sense we name it after our #15, Kemba. After three weeks, Spencer and Richie reunite after recording t...
Draft Talk
27 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer, one half of Buzz Beat, discusses the current state of the Hornets with close friend John Michael Griffith. On this episode, the conversation ...
Riding Out the Deadline, Detroit Recap & Sacramento Preview
25 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Richie, one half of Buzz Beat, discusses why the Hornets rode out this Trade Deadline. The Hornets were in a predicament facing Thursday's deadline an...
What Direction are the Charlotte Hornets Taking?
11 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 12 of Buzz Beat, we discuss the continued struggles for the Hornets as they lose yet another game, this time at the hands of James Harden a...
Around the NBA Feb. 4th: Trade Talk
04 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the first ABPN round table discussion, Buzz Beat brings on James Holas from The Truth, Derek Perez from Dig In Nuggets, and Daniel Green of DG Cour...
Hornets Therapy Session with Brian Geisinger
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Buzz Beat brings on their first official guest, Brian Geisinger (ACC Sports, Sports Channel 8), to discuss Kemba's All-Star selection, Charlotte's las...
Whoopty Doo! Defensive Turnaround for the Hornets?
22 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Hornets are coming off two impressive and much-needed victories over Portland and Toronto. Spencer and Richie discuss the defense and how it has r...
Stumbling into the Mid-Season Report Card
14 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's about midway through the season and Spencer and Richie discuss many of the issues facing the Hornets. The Buzz Beat crew look at the Hornets' slo...
Almighty Buzzin on the Hornets
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Axmann of The Almighty Ballin NBA Show and the Buzz Beat crew join together for a crossover discussion of the Charlotte Hornets that you do not ...
Hornets’ Standing in the East
31 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year's edition of the Buzz Beat Podcast, Spencer and Richie rehash the embarrassing loss to Brooklyn, the blowout win over Orlando, and th...
Trade Chatter & New CBA
24 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Richie, in this Christmas’ edition of the QCH Podcast, discuss a variety of topics including the Chicago Bulls’ recap, possible trade ...
A Little Praise & A Lot of Criticism
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer and Richie, in this fifth episode of the QCH Podcast, discuss the 0-2 start to the road trip with losses to Cleveland and Indiana. The co-host...
December 5th Weekly Preview
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the QCH Podcast, Richie previews the upcoming week of December 5th. The Hornets will play in four games, three against team...
Schedule Alert
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode, Spencer and Richie recap everything that's happened on the floor since last week, discuss #ScheduleAlert, dive into Charlotte's ...
Causes for Concern
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the QCH Podcast, Spencer and Richie recap the games against Atlanta, New Orleans, and Memphis, discuss possible switches to C...
Early Season Trends
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the debut episode of the new QCH podcast, Spencer and Richie discuss the win in Minnesota, preview Hornets-Hawks in Charlotte on Friday, and talk a...