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Hornets Hive Cast

Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
NBA
Lamelo Ball
Brandon Miller
Kon Knueppel
Miles Bridges
Orlando Magic
New York Knicks
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Atlanta Hawks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Miami Heat
Basketball
Chicago Bulls
Seth Curry
Toronto Raptors
Colin Sexton
Milwaukee Bucks
Indiana Pacers
Hornets

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

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Latest Episodes

After the NBA announced its coach of the year award recipient recently, all of the postseason accolades have wrapped up. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down all of the votes garnered by multiple members of the team, coaching staff and front office, ... more

Going into this year's NBA Draft Lottery, the Hornets had long odds for not only the first overall pick, but to crack the top four of the draft as well. Those numbers held true, as Charlotte officially will pick at No. 14 in the first round of the dr... more

As the NBA continues to release its postseason accolades, Hornets fan favorite Moussa Diabate was awarded the KIA NBA Hustle Award, which is awarded to a player who makes the effort plays that do not often appear in the box score but help determine t... more

The NBA officially announced who won the Rookie of the Year race, and Kon Knueppel was the runner-up to Cooper Flagg of Dallas. Sam Farber, Rob Longo and Sam Perley discuss the votes and whether or not Kon got robbed of the honor, and what that might... more

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Recent Guests

Conn Knieppel
Player
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: 4-21-26 - Hornets 2025-26 Season Recap
LaMelo Ball
Player
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: 4-21-26 - Hornets 2025-26 Season Recap
Danielle Stein
Sports Anchor and Reporter for WCNC
WCNC (NBC Charlotte)
Episode: 4-17-26 - Magic Preview with Danielle Stein
Rod Boone
Beat Reporter covering the Charlotte Hornets for the Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Observer
Episode: 4-14-26 - Miami Preview with Rod Boone
Sam Perley
Lead writer, hornets.com
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: 4-2-26 - Hornets Kick off Home Back-to-Back Against Phoenix
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
Miles Bridges
Hornets player, featured guest on episode
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: 3-26-26 - Knicks Preview with Schuyler Callihan
Mike Behan
Chief Business and Revenue Officer
Hornets Sports and Entertainment
Episode: 3-25-26 - Hornets Tie Franchise Record in Rout over Sacramento

Hosts

Rob Longo
Producer on the Hornets Radio Network and host of The Hornets Hive Cast; long-standing voice on Hornets coverage
Sam Farber
Host of Hornets Hive Cast; provides frontline team coverage and interview-driven insights

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 125 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
  • Thumbs up๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Larattt
    United States3 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
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    United States4 years ago
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Listeners Say

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A few critical reviews exist about perceived team PR alignment and catchphrase repetition.
Some feedback notes a highly favorable view of host interviewing style and access to primary team sources.
Listeners praise in-depth Hornets coverage and strong guest lineups.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#104
Japan/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#170
South Korea/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#182
Philippines/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#241
Sweden/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

4-17-26 - Magic Preview with Danielle Stein
Q: But from your perspective, Danielle, and talking to players and coaches in the time since, what do you think the Hornets have learned? What have you learned about this team based off that thrilling come from behind overtime victory over the Miami Heat?
Danielle emphasizes that the Hornets learned they can elevate in high-pressure games due to veteran leadership from Miles Bridges and Lamello Ball, and that growth came from staying composed and executing down the stretch even when their three-point shooting wasn't as strong. She notes the team's willingness to adapt, the value of pace, and the importance of team defense and offensive rebounds as complementary strengths that carried them through a tough win.
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.

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Recent guests on Hornets Hive Cast include:

1. Conn Knieppel
2. LaMelo Ball
3. Danielle Stein
4. Rod Boone
5. Sam Perley
6. Kobe White
7. Carson Hocevar
8. Miles Bridges

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