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Hornets Hive Cast

Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
NBA
Brandon Miller
Lamelo Ball
Terry Rozier
Houston Rockets
Utah Jazz
Foul Trouble
Spectrum Center
New Orleans Pelicans
Miles Bridges
Nick Richards
Philadelphia 76ers
Minnesota Timberwolves
San Antonio Spurs
Detroit Pistons
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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Needing one more win to secure a playoff spot for the first time in a decade, Charlotte couldn't get over the final hurdler, as the Hornets fell in Orlando 121-90 against the Magic. Rob Longo and the Lead Writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley react to the... more

With Charlotte's season hinging on one final Play-In Tournament game, Danielle Stein of WCNC stops by to preview the showdown in Orlando with Sam Farber. The two also discuss Danielle's most recent feature highlighting Hornets guard Coby White.

In a win or go home game, the Hornets fed off the raucous crowd at Spectrum Center by squeezing out a 127-126 overtime against Miami to advance for the right to earn the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the g... more

As the Hornets begin their journey in the Play-In Tournament, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer joins Sam Farber to preview the matchup against Miami. The two also discuss the direction the franchise is heading in, as well as the potential for a co... more

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Kobe White
Charlotte Hornets player,
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: 4-2-26 - Hornets Kick off Home Back-to-Back Against Phoenix
Carson Hocevar
Driver of the Spire Motorsports No. 77 car
Spire Motorsports
Episode: 3-27-26 - Hornets Make it Five Straight Over New York, Sixers Preview
Brandon Miller
Hornets player, postgame guest
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: 3-25-26 - Hornets Tie Franchise Record in Rout over Sacramento
Daisy Magnus-Aite
Executive of Code the Dream
Code the Dream
Episode: 3-25-26 - Hornets Tie Franchise Record in Rout over Sacramento
Mike Behan
Chief Business and Revenue Officer
Hornets Sports and Entertainment
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
Dell Curry
Former Hornets player; guest for jersey retirement discussion
Charlotte Hornets (former player)
Episode: 3-18-26 - Hornets Dominate Heat, Dell Curry Interview
Hannah Beavers
Executive Director of Freedom Communities
Freedom Communities
Episode: 3-18-26 - Hornets Dominate Heat, Dell Curry Interview

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 ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mr Severs
    United States3 years ago
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    Nice podcast for the loyal Hornets fan. My favorite ones are the player interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cypress Duke
    United States3 years ago
  • Please get a new catch phrase

    Take a shot every time Rob says โ€œat the end of the dayโ€ and, at the end of the day, youโ€™ll need a stomach pump.

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    3
    Larattt
    United States3 years ago
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    United States4 years ago
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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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Talking Points

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4-14-26 - Miami Preview with Rod Boone
Q: Last but not least, we need a stat to watch other than points. Who you got?
Rod emphasizes three-point makes and attempts as a critical metric, noting Charlotte's high volume and efficiency from three, with a suggested target of around 15 made threes for the Hornets, plus a focus on three-point percentage as a strong indicator of success since the All-Star break.
4-14-26 - Miami Preview with Rod Boone
Q: Which team and who you got?
Rod picks Kobe White as a Hornets X-factor and Brandon Miller as a rising offensive threat; Rod also highlights Bam Adebayo as Miami's key matchup, and discusses the balance between pace and half-court execution as the game planning edge.
4-10-26 - Pistons Preview with Travis Hancock
Q: What is your preferred path for Charlotte in these final two gamesโ€”focus on seeding or run through the play-in considerations?
The hosts acknowledge the volatility in the standings but emphasize watching how the final two games impact both seeding and the play-in possibilities, with a likely focus on staying out of the lowest seeds while exploring favorable matches.
4-6-26 - Hornets Win Fourth-Straight at Minnesota, Swarm Advance to G-League Finals
Q: Who were your stars of the night and what stood out to you?
LaMelo Ball led with 35 points on high-efficiency shooting, followed by Miles Bridges contributing 25 points and strong support from Kobe White and Grant Williams off the bench, with the team executing a sustained late-game run to seal the win.
4-1-26 - Hornets Dominate in Brooklyn, Swarm Earn First Playoff Win
Q: What did you like most about what you saw tonight, Sam?
Sam Perley pointed to the team's quick start, the balance across starters and bench, and a steady defensive effort that allowed them to pull away and rest their rotation late in the game.

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1. Kobe White
2. Carson Hocevar
3. Brandon Miller
4. Daisy Magnus-Aite
5. Mike Behan
6. Max Schwanz
7. Kate Weaver
8. Dell Curry

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