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Hornets Hive Cast

Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
NBA
Brandon Miller
Lamelo Ball
Terry Rozier
Houston Rockets
Utah Jazz
Foul Trouble
New Orleans Pelicans
Miles Bridges
Nick Richards
Philadelphia 76ers
Minnesota Timberwolves
San Antonio Spurs
Detroit Pistons
Spectrum Center
PJ Washington
New York Knicks
Basketball
Joel Embiid

Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.

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The Hornets looked to remain undefeated on their longest homestand of the season, but fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal matchup, 118-114. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss why the loss was so significant, and also pre... more

With the Hornets continuing their seven-game homestand, the winning has followed Charlotte, as Buzz City made it five-straight wins following a dominating 114-103 win over New York. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of... more

Schuyler Callihan of SI.com stops by to preview one of the biggest games of the season with Sam Farber as the Hornets get set to square off against the New York Knicks in the middle of a seven-game homestand. The two also discuss how high the Hornets... more

The Hornets continued their hot play as of late, winning their fourth-straight game and nailed 26 made threes, tying a franchise record set last season for most made threes in a contest, all while cruising to a 134-90 win over Sacramento. Sam Farber ... more

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Carson Hocevar
Driver of the Spire Motorsports No. 77 car
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Episode: 3-27-26 - Hornets Make it Five Straight Over New York, Sixers Preview
Daisy Magnus-Aite
Executive of Code the Dream
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Episode: 3-25-26 - Hornets Tie Franchise Record in Rout over Sacramento
Brandon Miller
Hornets player, postgame guest
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Episode: 3-25-26 - Hornets Tie Franchise Record in Rout over Sacramento
Max Schwanz
Rick Bonnell Memorial Scholarship recipient
Appalachian State University
Episode: 3-22-26 - Hornets Roll Past Memphis, Josh Green Interview
Kate Weaver
Executive Director, NAMI Charlotte
National Alliance on Mental Illness Charlotte
Episode: 3-20-26 - Hornets Dismantle Magic, Grizzlies Preview
Hannah Beavers
Executive Director of Freedom Communities
Freedom Communities
Episode: 3-18-26 - Hornets Dominate Heat, Dell Curry Interview
Dell Curry
Former Hornets player; guest for jersey retirement discussion
Charlotte Hornets (former player)
Episode: 3-18-26 - Hornets Dominate Heat, Dell Curry Interview
Kasey Funderburg
Carolina Sports Live, Queen City News sports reporter
Queen City News / CSL
Episode: 3-13-26 - Spurs Preview with Kasey Funderburg
Desmond Johnson
Owner, Tobacco Road Sports Radio; affiliate guest
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Episode: 3-10-26 - Portland Preview with Desmond Johnson

Hosts

Sam Farber
Host of the Hornets Hive Cast, bringing insights on the Charlotte Hornets.
Rob Longo
Producer on the Hornets Radio Network and host, specializing in guest coordination and game analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Paid by the hornets?

    They honestly seem like they are paid by the hornets. No independent thoughts seem to be reading off script Hornets PR gave them πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

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    Mr Severs
    United States3 years ago
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    Nice podcast for the loyal Hornets fan. My favorite ones are the player interviews.

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    Cypress Duke
    United States3 years ago
  • Please get a new catch phrase

    Take a shot every time Rob says β€œat the end of the day” and, at the end of the day, you’ll need a stomach pump.

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    3
    Larattt
    United States3 years ago
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    United States3 years ago
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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful discussions on basketball.
Some have raised concerns about perceived biases towards the Charlotte Hornets. A few listeners feel the discussions lack independent thoughts.
Overall, there is strong positive feedback praising the depth of player interviews and strategies discussed.

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3-22-26 - Hornets Roll Past Memphis, Josh Green Interview
Q: How has playing with LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges changed your on-court approach?
He discusses the leadership and maturity of the rookies and the veteran core, emphasizing how the group's chemistry and unselfish play contribute to team success.
3-22-26 - Hornets Roll Past Memphis, Josh Green Interview
Q: What is the go-to coffee order, and where do you recommend in Charlotte for coffee?
His go-to is a flat white, and he highlights Undercurrent as a notable Charlotte spot, noting the city's growing coffee scene.
3-22-26 - Hornets Roll Past Memphis, Josh Green Interview
Q: What's been the key to having the best shooting season of your career?
Josh Green attributes the improvement to a combination of rehab after shoulder surgery, focused shooting fundamentals, and trust from his teammates to find him when open.
3-26-26 - Knicks Preview with Schuyler Callihan
Q: Who is the Hornets player to watch in tonight's game and what is the key stat to watch besides points?
LaMelo Ball is highlighted as a central figure to watch, with the other focus on a non-point statistic like three-point percentage and turnovers to gauge ball movement and efficiency.
3-7-26 - Charlotte's Winning Streak Snapped at Six Against Miami, Phoenix Preview
Q: Who were the key takeaways from the Miami game, and what adjustments are expected in the next game?
The Hornets showed resilience and were competitive at Miami's pace, but turnovers in the fourth quarter and bricking long-range opportunities were the main issues; the team plans to limit turnovers and apply better defensive pressure, especially against zone looks, as they move into the Suns game.

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1. Carson Hocevar
2. Daisy Magnus-Aite
3. Brandon Miller
4. Max Schwanz
5. Kate Weaver
6. Hannah Beavers
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