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A Charlotte Hornets podcast, featuring conversations with players and coaches, as well as unique insight into the team.

Charlotte Hornets

  • Aug 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 27m AVG DURATION
  • 43 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Banter From The Booth

Ep 43 Ronald Nored

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 22:38


Hornets Assistant Coach Ronald Nored joins John Focke to discuss the NBA's restart, and how different the Hornets off-season workouts look this summer.

Ep 42 NBA Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 46:14


John Focke & Sam Perley of Hornets.com hand out their NBA postseason awards, look back at trends from the first week of the restart, plus the Hornets & Bank Of America kick off Week of Service.

Ep 41 NBA/WNBA Restart

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 43:28


John Focke is joined by Pat Boylan of the Indiana Pacers/Fever and Daniel Sallerson of the New Orleans Pelicans to breakdown the return of the NBA & WNBA in their Florida Bubble's.

Ep 40 Battle In South Beach

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 44:16


The Hornets Radio Crew looks back at the final game of the season in Miami the night the NBA season was halted. Charlotte roared back from down 20pts to get the win on the strength of another 30-point game from Devonte Graham.

Ep 39 The Run Vs Rockets

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 44:36


This week the Hornets Radio Crew looks back at the team's historic game opening run vs the Rockets.

Ep 38 Duel In Dallas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 44:24


This week the Hornets Radio Crew looks back at an early January overtime win in Dallas as Devonte Graham & Terry Rozier combined for 56 points & 21 ast.

Ep 37 Battle In Brooklyn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 45:38


The Hornets Radio Crew looks back at Devonte Graham's 40pt night in the Hornets comeback win at Brooklyn.

Ep 36 Malik Monk Daggers Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 45:04


The Radio Crew looks back at the Hornets November win over Detroit featuring Malik Monk's game winner at the buzzer.

Ep 35 Season Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 31:28


Hear from Hornets players & Coaches as they look back at the shortened 2019-2020 season plus Sam Perley of Hornets.com joins to give his thoughts on the season

Ep 34 Kobi Simmons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 23:57


John Focke catches up with 2-Way player Kobi Simmons, how boxing became part of his training routine, the basketball legacy of his name & what it's like to see your high school jersey head to the rafters.

Ep 33 The Best Of Banter From The Booth

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 33:28


This week we look back at the best of Banter from the Booth, how Cody Zeller got Reggie Miller's autograph, games the Martin twins invented, why Willy's Mom won't play hoops against him & his brother...plus Terry Rozier, Devonte Graham, Pj, Miles & more.

Ep 32 Last Dance Discussion With Curtis Polk

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 26:01


Hornets Managing Partner & Executive Producer of The Last Dance docu-series joins John Focke to talk about some behind the scenes stories, his favorite episodes & what he hopes viewers took from series.

Ep 31 Spotlight Caleb Martin

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 19:28


On this week's episode we shine the spotlight on Caleb Martin, how the rookie's journey was different from his brother and what it's like taking a charge at the NBA level.

Ep 30 Preview of the Hornets Venom GT 2K Season

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 24:57


This week we preview the NBA 2K Season with Venom GT Coach Bigg West & Rookie Snubby

Ep 29 Locked On Hornets Crew Stops By

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 34:31


We hear from Hornets Head Coach James Borrego plus catch up with the crew from Locked On Hornets to talk Hornets history & the Last Dance Documentary.

Ep 28 Matt Carroll On practicing against MJ & the Last Dance Documentary plus Hornets evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 22:35


Radio analyst Matt Carroll joins us to discuss practicing against Michael Jordan, the Last Dance Documentary & how the Hornets developed an identity this season.

Ep 27 Eric Collins of Fox Sports Southeast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 26:22


Eric Collins of Fox Sports Southeast joins John Focke to look at the impact Terry Rozier has had in his first season with the Hornets, how the Martin twins energy rubs off on everyone & the upcoming Last Dance documentary on the '98 Chicago Bulls.

Ep 26 Sam Perley of Hornets.com

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 25:25


Sam Perley of Hornets.com joins to discuss what he's reading & watching during the hiatus, plus how he & the digital team are covering the squad during this time.

Ep 25 Spotlight Jalen McDaniels

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 18:17


We look at the development & impact of 2nd round pick Jalen McDaniels and learn about his journey to the NBA.

Ep 24 Hornets Clutch In The Clutch & Sam Perley Talks Youth Movement

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 26:43


We look at the Hornets success in clutch time this season, and Sam Perley of Hornets.com joins to discuss the youth movement & how that is helping the defense.

Ep 23 Spotlight on Cody Martin & Jalen McDaniels

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 17:30


Cody Martin takes us through his journey from Mocksville, NC to the NBA, plus Jalen McDaniels taking advantage of his opportunities & impacting the game.

Ep 22 Spotlight on Willy Hernangomez

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 21:01


This week we follow the basketball journey of Willy Hernangomez, learn how he honed his skills in Spain and how important his family was through it all. Plus players & coaches comment on what he brings to the team on and off the floor.

Ep 21 All-Star Predictions & Trade Deadline Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 32:45


Devonte Graham joins the program to discuss the upcoming 3pt shooting contest, plus Sam Perley of Hornets.com lays out his predictions for All-Star weekend & looks back at a wild NBA Trade Deadline.

Ep 20 Hornets Headline Rising Stars Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 13:24


For the 1st time in Hornets Franchise history the team will send 3 players to the Rising Stars Challenge part of All-Star Weekend. John Focke sits down with Devonte Graham, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington & head coach James Borrego to discuss what this means for the future of the franchise.

Ep 19 Looking at the career & life of Kobe Bryant

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 20:38


Marvin Williams, Miles Bridges, Assistant Coach Jay Triano and Sam Perley of Hornets.com offer their thoughts & memories of Kobe Bryant

Ep 18 Hornets Prepare For Paris & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 20:01


On this episode the Hornets prepare for Paris, Nic Batum offers his top sights to see, Fred Whitfield discusses the importance of the trip not only for the organization but the city & region, plus a great opportunity for you to join the Hornets family.

Ep 17 The Hornets At The Mid-Point Of Season

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 20:34


As the Hornets cross the mid-point of the season Head Coach James Borrego offers a look at how the team is progressing in the 4 pillars, radio analyst Matt Carroll discusses Charlotte's success in close games & more.

Ep 16 Terry Rozier's Journey to the NBA plus reflecting on impact of David Stern

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 18:48


We reflect on the passing of David Stern and his legacy and impact on the NBA, plus Terry Rozier takes us through his journey to the NBA.

Ep 15 Hornets Clutch Play & Sam Perley of Hornets.com

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 30:27


Sam Perley of Hornets.com joins the podcast to talk Hornets clutch time play & Devonte Graham's clutch genes, plus we look back at the past decade of the Hornets/Bobcats & the league as well as look ahead to what the 2020's could hold.

Ep 14 Marvin Williams Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 11:59


John Focke catches up with forward Marvin Williams to talk growth of the team, handling the holidays & what it's like to step in & take a charge in the NBA. Plus Marvin & Coach JB talk balancing basketball & the holidays.

Ep 13 Spotlight Malik Monk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 23:49


This week we spotlight 3rd year guard Malik Monk, learn who introduced him to the game, the court he grew up playing on, his passion for the outdoors & much more. Plus we take a stroll down memory lane with another history highlight

Ep 12 Bismack Biyombo's Journey & Giving Back To Community

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 29:10


This week we spotlight Bismack Biyombo and learn how his journey to the NBA has inspired him to give back to his home country & the community of Charlotte and his inspiring message to those he connects with.

Ep 11 Sam Perley of Hornets.com Bismack Byiombo & Malik Monk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 30:09


John Focke & Sam Perley of Hornets.com talk Biz's impact, Malik's lob productivity, the Hornets winning streak over Detroit & look around the league at the quarter pole.

Ep 10 Spotlight Miles Bridges

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 17:48


This week Miles Bridges reflects on how growing up in Flint, Michigan molded him into the player he's become, plus talks off the court interests. And we take a trip down memory lane with our Hornets History Highlight

Ep 9 Spotlight Cody Zeller

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 20:17


We catch up with Hornets big man Cody Zeller and talk growing up with two older brothers in the hoops hotbed of Indiana, plus the evolution of his game.

Ep 8 Spotlight on Devonte Graham

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 23:01


We look at the rise of 2nd year guard Devonte Graham and follow his journey from Raleigh to the NBA.

Ep 7 PJ Washington Reflects On Journey To NBA Plus Sam Perley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 35:06


Hornets Rookie PJ Washington looks back on his journey to the NBA, plus Sam Perley of Hornets.com joins to discuss the West Coast Road Trip & upcoming homestand.

Ep 6: Original Voice of the Hornets Steve Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 21:56


We shine the spotlight on the original voice of the Hornets Steve Martin who was recently honored as the team named the Media Center after him. Hear from Steve, his broadcast partners & more!

Ep 5: Dwayne Bacon talks music & Fashion-Sam Perley Season Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 44:51


Dwayne Bacon recently launched his own fashion line, he stops by to talk about his passion for both fashion and music. Plus Sam Perley of Hornets.com joins John Focke for a season preview of the Hornets & a look around the NBA.

Ep 4: Malik Monk's Home Court & Life On A 2-Way Deal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 21:56


Malik Monk returns to his home court and gives back to his community, plus life on a 2-Way contract how the Hornets 2-Way players view this unique path to the NBA

Episode 3: The Different Lenses Of Training Camp

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 22:16


In this episode we take a look at Hornets training camp through the eyes of a rookie, PJ Washington, a vet Marvin Williams & the Greensboro Swarm head Coach Joe Wolf.

Episode 2: Training Camp Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 24:55


On this episode of Banter from the Booth, John Focke is joined by Sam Perley of Hornets.com to preview training camp, plus a one on one conversation with President of Basketball Ops Mitch Kupchak and a feature on the new Statement Uniforms.

Banter From The Booth Ep 1 Schedule Release

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 27:56


The Hornets schedule has been released, John Focke & Matt Rochinski break it down with help from Head Coach James Borrego, Cody Zeller & Jacob Gallagher.

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