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Join Kristen, Myles, and Will each week for the Happy Half Hour, a weekly show about all things related to the Panthers - both on and off the field.

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    • Aug 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 322 EPISODES

    4.6 from 62 ratings Listeners of Happy Half Hour that love the show mention: keep pounding, panthers, caroline, max, obsessed, miss, game, keep up the good, guys, great, time, like, listening.


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    The Happy Half Hour podcast has been a favorite among Carolina Panthers fans, and it's with a heavy heart that many listeners bid farewell to the show as it comes to an end. Hosted by Caroline and Max Henson, this podcast brought enthusiasm and fun energy to the world of Panthers coverage. Max, in particular, will be greatly missed for his reasonable takes and entertaining presentation. The podcast not only provided valuable information about the team but also introduced listeners to the world of podcasts itself. Many hope that Max will consider starting a spinoff foodie podcast in Charlotte, as his former segment on the show was greatly enjoyed. Farewell Max and Caroline, you will be missed.

    One of the best aspects of The Happy Half Hour podcast is its ability to provide behind-the-scenes information on the Carolina Panthers that is not easily found elsewhere. Listeners appreciate the unique insights and anecdotes shared on the show, giving them a deeper understanding and connection to their favorite team. Additionally, the laidback nature of the podcast creates a casual atmosphere where hosts feel like friends sitting around talking football. This relaxed vibe allows for humorous moments that bring laughter to listeners' ears.

    While The Happy Half Hour podcast has many positives, there are some criticisms worth noting. One aspect mentioned by a reviewer is the desire for a more well-rounded offense from the Panthers. While Christian McCaffrey's talent is undeniable, some fans feel that sharing the workload more evenly would benefit both him and the team in the long run. Another minor flaw mentioned is that episodes often feel too short for avid fans craving more content.

    In conclusion, The Happy Half Hour podcast has made a lasting impression on many Carolina Panthers fans with its behind-the-scenes insights and entertaining conversations. Max Henson's departure leaves a void that will not easily be filled, but his contributions to Panthers coverage will not be forgotten. Despite some critiques regarding offensive strategies and episode length, this laidback podcast provides a unique and enjoyable listening experience for any Panthers fan. Keep pounding!



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    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Playing in the Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 20:54 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap Tuesday's rainy practice, preview this week's joint practice with the Browns, discuss the Panthers very special guest at Fan Fest, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Fireworks with Lasers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 20:23 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to Dave Canales saying he plans on playing starters in the preseason, emphasize the importance of doing all the small things right, get pumped for Fan Fest, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Built to Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 23:17 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy praise Jaycee Horn's performance during Wednesday's practice, outline the identity of this Panthers team, react to Taylor Moton's press conference, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Ramp-up Period

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 19:21 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to the Chandler Zavala injury, discuss the new waiver claims, highlight Jimmy Horn's performance during Tuesday's practice, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Real Live Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 22:45 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy marvel at Hunter Renfrow's ability to make big plays, shed some light on Bryce Young's sense of humor, recap the first padded practice, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Friday Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 23:48 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy wish Bryce Young a Happy Birthday, highlight the offensive line depth, discuss the continued development of a couple defensive players and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Battle-Tested

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 21:33 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy describe the epic battles T-Mac and Jaycee Horn are having in practice, discuss the Panthers loaded wide receiver room, praise Andy Dalton for his leadership and professionalism, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Day One Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 26:19 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap Day 1 of training camp, react to Wednesday's pressers, provide some injury updates, highlight a few standout performances from Day 1 of camp and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Veteran Report Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 20:54 Transcription Available


    Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to the Panthers releasing Josey Jewell, discuss Dan Morgan's Tuesday presser, gear up for the start of Training Camp and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Training Camp Special: Rookie Report Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 25:32 Transcription Available


    In this episode of the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to Nic Scourton signing his rookie contract, discuss the difference between playing defensive end in college and playing defensive end in the pros, get excited to see what T-Mac will bring to this offense, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 156: Positive Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 22:17 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy discuss why this offseason feels different than recent years, breakdown a few of the roster improvements, talk about Xavier Legette's boat video, and make an announcement about the short term future of the Happy Half Hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 155: Blueprint Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 18:45 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy dive deep into the latest episode of "Panthers Blueprint" and share their thoughts and perspective on some of the big moments featured in the episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 154: Chess Pieces

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 24:20 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap rookie minicamp, talk wide receiver depth, take a look at the 2025 schedule, share their plans for Memorial weekend and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 153: Pre Draft Bonanza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 24:32 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy discuss the possibility of trading back from 8 overall, react to the mock draft "consensus", breakdown a few prospects and so much more as they get you ready for the 2025 NFL Draft!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 152: This is a Football Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 25:17 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy think the Panthers will go heavy on defense in the upcoming NFL Draft, breakdown the Top 30 visits, discuss the recent signing of Colin Granger, recap the owners meeting, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 151: All Over the Globe (Feat. International Fans of the Year)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 26:28 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy travel the globe, recap the exciting start to NFL free agency, react to the newest Panthers, discuss draft rumors, and interview the Panthers International Fans of the year, Kai Beuchling and Moritz Haist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 150: Betting on Upside

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 24:06 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap their trip to the NFL Scouting Combine, preview the upcoming free agency period, discuss the NFL Draft and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 149: Double Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 20:11 Transcription Available


    Join Darin and Kassidy from radio row at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis for this week's episode of the Happy Half Hour! They discuss the strategy coming into the draft, the importance of stopping the run, the gossip floating around the combine and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 148: America's Long Snapper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 55:39 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin is joined by JJ Jansen to discuss the 2024 season, the upcoming NFL draft, Jansen's relationships with Luke Kuechly and Greg Olsen, the general manager role, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 147: Post Blizzard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 29:42 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy survive a "blizzard", recap the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, look ahead to the 2025 draft and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 146: No Guarantees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 42:09 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy take a deep look at the Hall of Fame voting process, discuss the possible 2025 Hall of Fame class, recap Super Wildcard Weekend and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 145: Completely Different Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 26:28 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy highlight Bryce Young's progress over the course of the 2024 season, discuss the future of the Carolina Panthers, praise coach Canales for his consistency and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 144: Able & Available

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 29:17 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to Jaycee Horn being named a Pro-Bowler, discuss Miles Sanders possible return, preview this week's game against the Atlanta Falcons and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 143: Do Right Longer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 25:06 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy emphasize the progress the Panthers have made in 2024, recap the Panthers win over the Cardinals, preview the final 2 games of the regular season and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 142: The Ambassador of Nog

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 23:21 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy look back at previous matchups between the Panthers and Cardinals, discuss what they want to see from the team down the stretch, share Christmas songs and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 141: Tough Outing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 24:40 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap the Panthers week 13 performance against the Bucs, preview this week's tough matchup with the Eagles, look ahead to the off season and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 140: Huge Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 33:53 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy detail Bryce Young's steady improvement over the last few weeks, react to the Panthers week 12 loss to the Chiefs, discuss the team's final 6 games and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 139: A Quarterback's Best Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 26:24 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy discuss the Panthers run game, preview this week's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, recap the Panthers bye week, talk special teams and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 138: German Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 22:53 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap their time in Germany covering the Panthers win over the Giants, preview what is next for the Panthers and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 137: Hallelujah House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 27:15 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to Brad Idzik's comments on Halloween costumes, breakdown the Diontae Johnson trade, recap last week's loss to the Broncos, discuss how the 2024 draft class is playing and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 136: Traffic Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 25:46 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to the Andy Dalton car accident, discuss the opportunity Bryce Young has this weekend, highlight a few players potentially returning to game action and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 135: Vote for Parking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 22:13 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy complain about parking, recap last week's loss to the Falcons, highlight a few hard workers along the defensive side of the ball, preview this week's opponent and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour 134: Help Your Neighbor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 29:15 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy outline a small way in which you can help your neighbors, highlight Chuba Hubbard's development as a NFL running back, react to the newest batch of injured Panthers, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 133: So Far From Where We Were

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 20:29 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap the Panthers week 4 loss to Bengals, preview the next few games on the schedule, praise Andy Dalton, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 132: Panther Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 29:50 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy celebrate a huge win over the Raiders, highlight Dave Canales' work ethic, recap Andy Dalton's fantastic week, look ahead to this weekend's game against the Bengals, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 131: Perhaps You've Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 30:44 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to Bryce Young being benched in favor of Andy Dalton, they discuss what the Red Rifle brings to the table, break down a few press conference sound bites and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 130: Keep It Moving

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 24:54 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy react to Derrick Brown's season-ending injury, briefly recap the Panthers week 1 loss to the Saints, look ahead to this week's game against the Chargers and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour: The 2.7 Project (Feat. Bryce Young, Brad Idzik, and Jaycee Horn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 17:50 Transcription Available


    This offseason, the Panthers and Dave Canales have taken on the challenge of lowering Bryce Young's throwing time. We've followed along the way, in the 2.7 project. Now, on the eve of the regular season, we sit down with Young himself, as well as offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and corner Jaycee Horn, to find out where the process is, how far it's come and where it can go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 129: Baptism By Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 28:35 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy recap the recent batch of waiver claims, discuss Dave Canales' philosophy on young players, preview this week's matchup against the Saints and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 28: The Final Pre-Happy Half Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 24:30 Transcription Available


    This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy celebrate the end of the preseason, take a look at the recent roster moves the team made, look ahead to the New Orleans game, and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 127: A Great Day to Have a Great Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 26:19 Transcription Available


    This week on the "Happy Half Hour" podcast, Darin and Kassidy recap the preseason home opener, look ahead to this weeks preseason game against the Bills, discuss joint practices, talk about roster cuts and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Half Hour Episode 126: Union Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 23:00 Transcription Available


    This week on the "Happy Half Hour", Darin and Kassidy briefly react to last weeks preseason opener, discuss the modern era approach to the preseason, highlight the value of joint practices and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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