The 704 with Julian Council

Mick Mixon, the voice of the Carolina Panthers, for the past 16 seasons will be hanging up the headset following the 2021 NFL season. Mick joined Julian Council to discuss his career in broadcasting including his trek to Maine, the heartbreak that kept him home, and his time spent in the broadcast booth in Carolina. 

The Charlotte 49ers are headed to NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2011. Charlotte native and 49ers head coach Robert Woodard has turned the program in his first full season at the helm. Robert joined Julian Council to discuss the Niners 2021 season, turning down MLB in favor of coaching in college and the weekend ahead in Greenville. 

Julian Council sits down with Locked On Hornets co-host Konata Edwards to reflect on the Hornets disappointing closing stretch, including an embarrassing 144-117 loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Plus, the guys look ahead to what is set to be one of the most important off-seasons in franchise history.

Mike Maniscalco, Voice of the Carolina Hurricanes on Bally Sports South, joined Julian ahead of the Canes first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series to educate all Charlotte sports fans potentially hoping to hop on the bandwagon this postseason on what they've missed.

Julian and Joe Person, Carolina Panthers beat reporter for The Athletic, discuss all of the possibilities for the Carolina Panthers heading into the NFL draft including whether the team should take a QB at eight overall, trade back or stand pat and take a franchise left tackle. Plus, thoughts on the Panthers trading quarterback Teddy Bridgewater just over a year after signing him to a 3-year, $63 million deal. 

The Davidson Wildcats are headed to the postseason for the first time in 52 years. Third-year head coach Scott Abell sat down with Julian to discuss the program's major turnaround, the challenges of a season delayed to spring due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenge ahead in the first round of the FCS playoffs against Jacksonville State. 

Julian sits down with Kevin Stewart of WSOC to discuss his path to working in Charlotte sports media plus his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers offseason and what the team should be looking to do in the upcoming NFL Draft. Also, Julian and Kevin evaluate the rash of injuries that the Hornets are dealing with and what the team's playoff outlook looks like now. 

Steven Ruiz, a long-suffering Panthers fan and the Lead NFL Writer for For The Win and USA Today, joins Julian to break down the Panthers trading for Sam Darnold. Does Darnold represent the QB of the future or is this organization just circling the wheels. Plus, the guys take an overall look at the Panthers offseason and the upcoming NFL Draft. 

Julian sits down with Queen City Football Chronicles Ashley Mahoney and President of Jack's Militia Ben Goshorn to discuss the news that Charlotte Independence Majority Owner Dan DiMicco will be selling his stake in the franchise and the issues surrounding DiMicco.    Plus, a look into the future of soccer in Charlotte. Can the city support a USL and MLS team at the same time?

Julian reacts to LaMelo Ball's potentially season-ending wrist injury and how that could impact the rest of the Charlotte Hornets season. The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone. Did the Hornets make the right decision by not trading for a marquee player who could help them down the stretch? Is this team good enough to make the playoffs? What to expect from Brad Wanamaker...

Julian reacts to the Carolina Panthers big free agency signing of pass rusher Haason Reddick. Can Reddick repeat his 2020 breakout season as a Panther? Julian also discusses the major free-agent signings, including the less than inspiring offensive lineman deals handed out by Carolina. Plus, the latest on Deshaun Watson and the Cardiac Cats pursuit of the former Clemson star. 

Julian reacts to Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and general manager Scott Fitterer's comments ahead of free agency. Do all signs point to Teddy Bridgewater returning as the Panthers starting QB in 2021? Also, Julian provides his thoughts on other Panthers offseason news including the team's decision to place the franchise tag on RT Taylor Moton and the restructuring of Christian McCaffrey and Shaq Thompson's contracts. Plus, some important Hornets news. 

Julian takes a look at the Hornets as the team heads into the All-Star Break. Plus, Julian explains why the SNL skit is more proof of LaMelo Ball's future superstardom. Julian also reacts to Mel Kiper Jr's latest mock draft that has the Panthers selecting Alabama QB Mac Jones. Julian wonders whether that would truly be a long-term upgrade for the franchise. Julian also looks at home the current NFL salary cap situation could benefit the Panthers in re-signing one of the teams marquee free agents.   

Julian reacts to Charlotte FC's 2022 Inaugural season ticket prices and explains how the club missed the mark in asking people to pay for PSL's among other things.   

Julian finally cracks and discusses whether the Hornets received the better end of the Kemba Walker-Terry Rozier trade? How does LaMelo Ball factor into that, if at all? Plus, Jason LaCanfora added fuel to the Panthers fans desire to trade for Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson. The only issue: Watson isn't available for a trade at the moment. Come draft night, if Watson is still of the market, what should the Panthers do? Julian explains.

Julian reacts to the increased local interest surrounding the Hornets including why he thinks things are finally headed in the right direction. Now that Matthew Stafford is off the board what next for the Panthers? Julian reacts to what the Panthers offered for the new Rams QB and what's the best move for the team as the free agency approaches.

Julian takes a look of some of the QB options the Carolina Panthers have this offseason including Deshaun Watson and Matt Stafford. Plus, Julian reacts to Matt Rhule and the Panthers front offices critical comments on incumbent starting QB Teddy Bridgewater.

Julian shares his thoughts on whether the Panthers should pursue a trade for Texans QB Deshaun Watson and what it would take to secure such a deal. Julian also breaks down some of the prospects the Panthers coaching staff will get a hands-on look at at the Senior Bowl next week. Plus, what the Panthers offense might look like in Year 2 with Joe Brady back at OC.

Julian reacts to the reports that the Panthers are set to hire Seattle Seahawks Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Fitterer as the organization's new General Manager.

Julian takes a look back on the Panthers season. What went wrong? What needs to be improved heading into 2021, and he.  goes in-depth in the Panthers roster. 

Julian explains Teddy Bridgewater isn't the only one who should be receiving blame for his up-and-down 2020 season along with thoughts on how much the Panthers should prioritize re-signing Curtis Samuel following his strong performance against Washington. Plus, Julian shared his thoughts on the Hornets 1-2 start to the season, including whether LaMelo Ball is playing enough minutes. 

Julian and Walker Mehl from ESPN 730 The Game preview the 2020-21 Charlotte Hornets season, including a look at the team's free agency and draft moves, a full roster breakdown, and what to expect this season.

Julian reacts to the Panthers owner David Tepper's decision to fire of general manager Marty Hurney. What does this mean for the franchise moving forward? Who are the candidates? Julian goes through all that and more in this special edition of The 704.

Julian explains why he thinks it's too early to judge whether Teddy Bridgewater is the Panthers QB of the future and why it's time for the team to shut down Christian McCaffrey. Plus, thoughts on a key injury for the Hornets and LaMelo Ball's dazzling start to the preseason. 

Colin Hoggard of the Riot Report joined Julian for the “Great Marty Hurney Debate”. Should Hurney be viewed more favorably by Panthers fans or is it time for a change? Plus, the guys discussed the Panthers COVID issues ahead of the Denver game on Sunday and took an in-depth look at the psyche of the Charlotte sports fan.

On this week's episode, Julian breakdowns the Hornets signing of Gordon Hayward. Plus, Julian takes a look at the Panthers heading into their Week 13 bye. 

Julian breaks down the 2020 NBA Draft as it happened.

Julian and Konata Edwards react to the Panthers' loss to Tampa Bay, plus a breakdown of the NBA Draft and what to expect from the Hornets on draft night, and free agency.

Julian talks with John Ellis about the Panthers, Hornets, and the NBA Draft.

After a disappointing loss to Atlanta, Julian looks at the future of the Panthers season, plus a look ahead to the Hornets' draft.

Stop the Teddy B. trashtalk, and while we're at it, stop the ride Hornets' trade rumors.

ESPN.com College Football Writer joined Julian to discuss the coronaviruses impact on the college football season. Plus, David and Julian preview the ACC Football season including expectations for North Carolina, NC State and Will Healy's Charlotte 49ers in Conference USA.

Josh Klein from The Riot Report joins Julian to preview the 2020 Carolina Panthers.

Julian sits down with Kyle Bailey from Charlotte's WFNZ to talk about where he's been for the last month, and to catch up on the sports stories he missed while he was away.

Host Julian Council reacts to former Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots.

Julian welcomes Antwan Staley, from the Riot Report, to talk Panthers, but first the developing story involving Bubba Wallace and NASCAR.

Charlotte Hornets radio voice John Focke joins The 704 to review the team's 2019-2020 season, and look ahead to an offseason filled with questions and uncertainty.

Host Julian Council sits down with Hugh Roberts of the Charlotte Independence to discuss Hugh's decision to use his platform as a professional soccer player in Charlotte to sound off on the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd. Plus, Julian and Hugh discuss the challenges facing soccer in America (pay-to-play, diversity, etc.), the Independence preparing to restart its USL Championship season and what it's like to be a professional soccer player in a city preparing for MLS.

The Charlotte Observer's Rick Bonnell joins Julian Council to talk about the Hornets likely getting eft out of the NBA's plan to send the 2019-2020 season; and the death of George Floyd and the response across the country.

Host Julian Council and ProFootballTalk.com's Darin Gantt talk about Charlotte's sports history, and where the city goes from here.

WCNC CHarlotte's sports director Nick Carboni joins Julian to talk about the Panthers' 2020 schedule (not one primetime game?) and where the defense needs to improve... and fast.

Julian talks with Ryan Bailey, from Charlotte's MLS franchise, about the team's future and what soccer in Charlotte will look like; plus WTH Hurricanes? and best wishes to Panthers beat writer Jourdan Rodrigue.