Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod
615 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 176 ratingsBuzz Beat is a Charlotte Hornets podcast hosted by Richie Randall, Spencer Percy, Brian Geisinger, and Lee Branscome. The show provides in-depth analysis — covering Xs and Os, coaching strategies and team trends.
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Good Offense, Bad Defense
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutesRichie, Brian, and Spencer return to recap the loss to the Raptors Monday night. The trio highlight the offensive philosophy and system that has been showing dividends. The trio try to find fixes for the defensive side of the ball as the Hornets struggle defending transition plays and grabbing defensive rebounds. We end by answering your Twitter questions. We wanted to thank our sponsor UNTUCKit. Use promo code BLUE at checkout to save 20%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
128. Good Offense, Bad Defense
November 20, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBRichie, Brian, and Spencer return to recap the loss to the Raptors Monday night. The trio highlight the offensive philosophy and system that has been showing dividends. The trio try to find fixes for the defensive side of the ball as the Hornets struggle defending transition plays and grabbing defensive rebounds. We end by answering your Twitter questions. We wanted to thank our sponsor UNTUCKit. Use promo code BLUE at checkout to save 20%.
127. Hornets Review with Jack Duffy
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBRichie brings on Jack Duffy from The Painted Lines to recap the Hornets and 76ers game. The two also discuss some promising and worrisome trends after 10 games. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Indochino, Harry's, and Roman. Use promo code Bluewire at Indochino.com for $30 off a clothing purchase of $399 or more.
Hornets Review with Jack Duffy
November 13, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutesRichie brings on Jack Duffy from The Painted Lines to recap the Hornets and 76ers game. The two also discuss some promising and worrisome trends after 10 games. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Indochino, Harry's, and Roman. Use promo code Bluewire at Indochino.com for $30 off a clothing purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
126. Kemba Returns, Hornets Lose
November 08, 2019 10:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBrian and Spencer discuss the return of Kemba Walker to Charlotte and breakdown the game between the Celtics and Hornets.
Kemba Returns, Hornets Lose
November 08, 2019 10:30 - 35 minutesBrian and Spencer discuss the return of Kemba Walker to Charlotte and breakdown the game between the Celtics and Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
125. Hornets-Pacers Recap
November 06, 2019 04:43 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBRichie breaks down the individual performances in Charlotte's overtime win over the Pacers.
Hornets-Pacers Recap
November 06, 2019 04:43 - 23 minutesRichie breaks down the individual performances in Charlotte's overtime win over the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
124. Small Sample Size Alert
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBSpencer and Brian breakdown the loss to the Clippers as the Hornets fall to 1-3. The duo also highlight Devonte' Graham's production in the early season.
Small Sample Size Alert
October 30, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutesSpencer and Brian breakdown the loss to the Clippers as the Hornets fall to 1-3. The duo also highlight Devonte' Graham's production in the early season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hornets-Lakers Recap
October 28, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutesRichie and Brian react to the Hornets' 120-101 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. The two look at the signs of encouragement and the glaring weaknesses after the second loss of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
123. Hornets-Lakers Recap
October 28, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBRichie and Brian react to the Hornets' 120-101 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. The two look at the signs of encouragement and the glaring weaknesses after the second loss of the season.
122. Hornets-Bulls Recap
October 24, 2019 02:35 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBRichie, Spencer, and Brian recap the opening night win over the Bulls. The three highlight PJ Washington's impressive debut, Devonte' Graham's steady presence, and Cody Zeller's new role. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Axios Sports and Indochino. Go to Sports.Axios.com to sign up for a free daily email covering all things sports, and use promo code Bluewire at Indochino.com for $30 off a clothing purchase of $399 or more.
Hornets-Bulls Recap
October 24, 2019 02:35 - 24 minutesRichie, Spencer, and Brian recap the opening night win over the Bulls. The three highlight PJ Washington's impressive debut, Devonte' Graham's steady presence, and Cody Zeller's new role. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Axios Sports and Indochino. Go to Sports.Axios.com to sign up for a free daily email covering all things sports, and use promo code Bluewire at Indochino.com for $30 off a clothing purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
The Regular Season Begins
October 23, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutesSpencer and Brian return to talk the end of the preseason and beginning of the new season with the Hornets. The two discuss the biggest surprise in preseason, Kupchak's recent press conference, and look forward to the opener vs. the Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
121. The Regular Season Begins
October 23, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBSpencer and Brian return to talk the end of the preseason and beginning of the new season with the Hornets. The two discuss the biggest surprise in preseason, Kupchak's recent press conference, and look forward to the opener vs. the Chicago Bulls.
Final Preseason Takes
October 16, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutesRichie, Spencer, and Brian return to breakdown the first preseason win against the Grizzlies. The trio also analyze the performances of a handful of Hornets and forecast their outlook in for the regular season. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
120. Final Preseason Takes
October 16, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBRichie, Spencer, and Brian return to breakdown the first preseason win against the Grizzlies. The trio also analyze the performances of a handful of Hornets and forecast their outlook in for the regular season. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping.
119. First Preseason Reaction
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBRichie and Spencer react to the 106-107 loss in the first game of the preseason for the Charlotte Hornets. There were positives to take away as well as some things that could become worrisome. The "One Stinging Question" segment ends with Bridges and Biyombo. Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor.
First Preseason Reaction
October 09, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutesRichie and Spencer react to the 106-107 loss in the first game of the preseason for the Charlotte Hornets. There were positives to take away as well as some things that could become worrisome. The "One Stinging Question" segment ends with Bridges and Biyombo. Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
118. Media Day
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBRichie, Spencer, and Brian return to discuss some quotes and soundbites from Charlotte Hornets' Media Day. The trio discuss Kidd-Gilchrist's role, Monk's weight gain, Bacon's ability to guard opposing teams' top wings and Rozier's intense mindset. The "One Stinging Question" segment continues with Devonte' Graham and Nic Batum. https://bluewirepods.com/
Media Day
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutesRichie, Spencer, and Brian return to discuss some quotes and soundbites from Charlotte Hornets' Media Day. The trio discuss Kidd-Gilchrist's role, Monk's weight gain, Bacon's ability to guard opposing teams' top wings and Rozier's intense mindset. The "One Stinging Question" segment continues with Devonte' Graham and Nic Batum. https://bluewirepods.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
117. Supermax Blindside
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRichie Randall and Brian Geisinger discuss Mitch Kupchack's comments concerning the loss of Kemba Walker and the direction of the team. The "One Stinging Question" segment continues with one question for PJ Washington, Dwayne Bacon, Willy Hernangomez, and Terry Rozier
Supermax Blindside
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutesRichie Randall and Brian Geisinger discuss Mitch Kupchack's comments concerning the loss of Kemba Walker and the direction of the team. The "One Stinging Question" segment continues with one question for PJ Washington, Dwayne Bacon, Willy Hernangomez, and Terry Rozier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tanktastic Season
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutesRichie Randall, Spencer Percy, and Brian Geisinger are back to discuss Charlotte Hornets' basketball. The conversation shifts from USA Men's Basketball to MJ selling a portion of the team. The episode concludes with a new segment: "One Stinging Question." We pose one question to ponder on Malik Monk, Cody Zeller, and Marvin Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
116. Tanktastic Season
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRichie Randall, Spencer Percy, and Brian Geisinger are back to discuss Charlotte Hornets' basketball. The conversation shifts from USA Men's Basketball to MJ selling a portion of the team. The episode concludes with a new segment: "One Stinging Question." We pose one question to ponder on Malik Monk, Cody Zeller, and Marvin Williams.
Schedule Release
August 15, 2019 04:30 - 36 minutesRichie and Spencer analyze the 2019-20 schedule for the Charlotte Hornets and if it will have an effect on the team's success for the upcoming season. The two also answer questions on Batum's contract, best case scenarios for the young players, and if Marvin Williams can bring back an asset in a trade. bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
115. Schedule Release
August 15, 2019 04:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBRichie and Spencer analyze the 2019-20 schedule for the Charlotte Hornets and if it will have an effect on the team's success for the upcoming season. The two also answer questions on Batum's contract, best case scenarios for the young players, and if Marvin Williams can bring back an asset in a trade. bluewirepods.com
(Another) Offseason Mailbag
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutesRichie Randall and Brian Geisinger return to answer your questions on the Charlotte Hornets. We discuss minutes allocations, the future of Malik Monk, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
114. (Another) Offseason Mailbag
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBRichie Randall and Brian Geisinger return to answer your questions on the Charlotte Hornets. We discuss minutes allocations, the future of Malik Monk, and much more.
113. Offseason Mailbag
July 17, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBRichie Randall, Spencer Percy, and Brian Geisinger are back to answer your offseason questions. The trio discuss where the Hornets' front office ranks among the NBA, if Charlotte has any assets that can be involved in trades, and if the Hornets' defense can improve for the 2019-20 season. bluewirepods.com
Don't Say Rebuild
July 09, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutesRichie and Brian chat about Mitch Kupchak's controversial comments in a recent conference call that have been making waves in the Hornets' community. They also discuss Malik Monk missing out on Summer League and the impressive play from Bacon and Bridges in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
112. Don't Say Rebuild
July 09, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBRichie and Brian chat about Mitch Kupchak's controversial comments in a recent conference call that have been making waves in the Hornets' community. They also discuss Malik Monk missing out on Summer League and the impressive play from Bacon and Bridges in Las Vegas.
Goodbye Kemba, Hello Rozier
July 02, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutesRichie, Brian, and Spencer return to breakdown Kemba Walker and his importance to this franchise. The crew also discuss the ultimate factor in why Kemba left, if Terry Rozier is a good basketball player and the implications of the sign-and-trade with Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
111. Goodbye Kemba, Hello Rozier
July 02, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBRichie, Brian, and Spencer return to breakdown Kemba Walker and his importance to this franchise. The crew also discuss the ultimate factor in why Kemba left, if Terry Rozier is a good basketball player and the implications of the sign-and-trade with Boston.
110. Free Agency Preview
June 27, 2019 15:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBRichie and Brian bring on Jeff Siegel of Early Bird Rights to discuss the murky cap situation for the Charlotte Hornets. The three chat about overpaid Hornets, ways to avoid the luxury tax, and what would be a reasonable contract for Kemba Walker.
Free Agency Preview
June 27, 2019 15:30 - 32 minutesRichie and Brian bring on Jeff Siegel of Early Bird Rights to discuss the murky cap situation for the Charlotte Hornets. The three chat about overpaid Hornets, ways to avoid the luxury tax, and what would be a reasonable contract for Kemba Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
109. PJ Washington Reaction
June 21, 2019 02:39 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBRichie, Brian, and Spencer react to the selection of Kentucky forward PJ Washington with the 12th overall pick for the Hornets. The crew chat about his game, his fit with the roster, and if another prospect would've been a better fit.
PJ Washington Reaction
June 21, 2019 02:39 - 21 minutesRichie, Brian, and Spencer react to the selection of Kentucky forward PJ Washington with the 12th overall pick for the Hornets. The crew chat about his game, his fit with the roster, and if another prospect would've been a better fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
108. UNC Prospects with Adrian Atkinson
June 17, 2019 07:56 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBRichie and Brian are joined by UNC Tar Heel insider, Adrian Atkinson. Atkinson shares his project of watching and charting UNC basketball games, as well as giving insight into Nassir Little, Cameron Johnson, and Coby White.
UNC Prospects with Adrian Atkinson
June 17, 2019 07:56 - 42 minutesRichie and Brian are joined by UNC Tar Heel insider, Adrian Atkinson. Atkinson shares his project of watching and charting UNC basketball games, as well as giving insight into Nassir Little, Cameron Johnson, and Coby White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
107. Second-Rounders
June 12, 2019 05:33 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBRichie, Spencer, and Brian return to discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, while also previewing a handful of second-round prospects. The crew also debate some players that are coming off ACL injuries and if they have a possibility of slipping to the 36th selection.
Second-Rounders
June 12, 2019 05:33 - 44 minutesRichie, Spencer, and Brian return to discuss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, while also previewing a handful of second-round prospects. The crew also debate some players that are coming off ACL injuries and if they have a possibility of slipping to the 36th selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bad Business
June 07, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutesSpencer, Brian, and Richie discuss Kemba Walker's conversation in Tokyo with Jared Weiss and the salary implications if Kemba signs close to the Supermax. The conversation shifts to profiling Kevin Porter Jr. and PJ Washington as potential prospects at selection number 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
106. Bad Business
June 07, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBSpencer, Brian, and Richie discuss Kemba Walker's conversation in Tokyo with Jared Weiss and the salary implications if Kemba signs close to the Supermax. The conversation shifts to profiling Kevin Porter Jr. and PJ Washington as potential prospects at selection number 12.
105. Duke Prospects with Ben Swain
May 29, 2019 05:44 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBRichie and Brian bring on Duke insider and SportsChannel8's Ben Swain to talk Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish, and RJ Barrett.
Duke Prospects with Ben Swain
May 29, 2019 05:44 - 40 minutesRichie and Brian bring on Duke insider and SportsChannel8's Ben Swain to talk Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish, and RJ Barrett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UVA Prospects with Caroline Darney
May 22, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutesThe Buzz Beat trio bring on Caroline Darney of SB Nation and pick her brain on Virginia basketball. She discusses De'Andre Hunter's rise, Virginia's ability to develop NBA-ready players, and Ty Jerome's overlooked play. Spencer and Brian wrap the episode debating if Kyle Guy will make the league, Jerome's floater game, and what team would be the best fit for Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
104. UVA Prospects with Caroline Darney
May 22, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe Buzz Beat trio bring on Caroline Darney of SB Nation and pick her brain on Virginia basketball. She discusses De'Andre Hunter's rise, Virginia's ability to develop NBA-ready players, and Ty Jerome's overlooked play. Spencer and Brian wrap the episode debating if Kyle Guy will make the league, Jerome's floater game, and what team would be the best fit for Hunter.
103. Time Is A Flat Circle
May 16, 2019 07:18 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThe Buzz Beat crew react to the lottery results and break down the complicated situation that surrounds Kemba's free agency. Using Richie's piece on Forbes.com as a jumping-off point, the trio debate whether it's worth offering Kemba more money just to keep him in Charlotte. To wrap the episode, Spencer and Brian highlight Bol Bol and PJ Washington as potential draft prospects for the Hornets at pick number 12.