Podcast appearances and mentions of sam farber

It's been a busy week for the newest players to the Hornets franchise as Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr. were officially introduced at Spectrum Center. Sam Farber sits down with both players for a one-on-one interview, and Rob Longo stops by to recap the day as a whole.

With two picks in the top 18 in this year's draft, the Hornets addressed some needs to the roster by selecting Washington big man Hannes Steinbach with the No. 14 overall selection, and adding sharpshooting guard Christian Anderson with the No. 18 overall pick out of Texas Tech. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down both selections, and we also hear the thoughts of Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson as night one of the 2026 NBA Draft comes to a close.

As the Hornets head into draft night with the No. 14 and 18 overall selections in this year's draft, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo take a look at the history of those picks and what might transpire on draft night according to some quotes from Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson.

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, and also discuss if any member of the franchise were snubbed at all.

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 draft in June. Rob Longo and Sam Farber discuss the Draft Lottery results as a whole, and also chat about the recently announced contract extension of Hornets head coach Charles Lee, as well as an injury update on Brandon Miller.

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 team success. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo recap the honor for Moussa, and also recap other Hornets players and executives that were nominated for other awards, as well as the recent reports on the updated draft lottery proposals to help curb tanking.

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 mean for the fourth overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft moving forward.

In the final hour, Mac & Bone discuss just how improved the Panthers roster really is, & if they are equipped to handle a first place schedule, Sam Farber joins to voice his displeasure with the ROY voting, the guys preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets, as he voices his displeasure with Kon Knueppel not being named the Rookie of the Year, after an all-time rookie season, not just for the Hornets but in the history of the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In the show's 2nd hour, Kyle reacts to some of the biggest Panthers draft sound bites, and Sam Farber drops by to discuss Kon Knueppel's chances of winning Rookie of the Year tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all exit interviews completed, Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo recap the entire historic Hornets season. The trio react to all of the best quotes from exit interviews from players, coaches and the front office, as well as where the franchise goes moving forward.

With Charlotte's season hinging on one final Play-In Tournament game, Danielle Stein of WCNC stops by to preview the showdown in Orlando with Sam Farber. The two also discuss Danielle's most recent feature highlighting Hornets guard Coby White.

In a win or go home game, the Hornets fed off the raucous crowd at Spectrum Center by squeezing out a 127-126 overtime against Miami to advance for the right to earn the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick multiple stars of the night while mentioning some of the main storylines from the thrilling victory.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone hand out their flowers, and give praise to the coaches and players that deserve it the most, after the Hornets beat the Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament, the Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber joins to talk about his experience broadcasting the win, & they debate where last night ranks on the all-time Charlotte sports list See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber joins the show, as Sam talks about last night's thrilling win over the Heat, to advance to Friday's action in the NBA Play-In Tournament, he talks about LaMelo Ball and Miles making clutch plays down the stretch, Coby White having his moment, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets begin their journey in the Play-In Tournament, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer joins Sam Farber to preview the matchup against Miami. The two also discuss the direction the franchise is heading in, as well as the potential for a couple of Hornets to land postseason accolades.

In the final home game of the regular season, the Hornets couldn't send the home crowd happy, as Charlotte dropped a 118-100 decision to Detroit. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss the postseason scenarios heading into Game 82, and the two also preview Charlotte's final regular-season game on the road at New York.

Before the final home game of the regular season, Travis Hancock of the flagship station Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview the matchup with Sam Farber. The two also discuss what the Hornets need to do over the final two games to get the best postseason positioning, and whether or not LaMelo Ball has a path to being an All-NBA selection.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood, as he talks about scoring a goal in the home win over Philadelphia last weekend, Sam Farber joins to talk about the loss last night to the Celtics, and they take a look at the draft trends for the Panthers in the pre-draft process See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets, as he puts last night's loss to the Celtics in perspective, he continues to make the case for Kon Knueppel to be the NBA Rookie of the Year, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets look to make it five-straight wins, Gabe McDonald of Carolina Sports Live on Queen City News stops by to preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Boston with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the 1-2 punch of LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel from beyond the arc, as well as where the Hornets may finish in the standings with only three games remaining.

The Hornets dropped the final contest of their seven-game homestand to Boston, 114-99. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver linings, and the two also do some scoreboard and standings watching while also previewing Charlotte's upcoming game in Brooklyn.

The Hornets looked to remain undefeated on their longest homestand of the season, but fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal matchup, 118-114. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss why the loss was so significant, and also preview Charlotte's next contest against Boston on night two of a back-to-back.

With the Hornets continuing their seven-game homestand, the winning has followed Charlotte, as Buzz City made it five-straight wins following a dominating 114-103 win over New York. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night and also preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Philadelphia. Plus, Sam sits down with NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar, who recently stopped by the Hornets Radio Network studios.

Schuyler Callihan of SI.com stops by to preview one of the biggest games of the season with Sam Farber as the Hornets get set to square off against the New York Knicks in the middle of a seven-game homestand. The two also discuss how high the Hornets could rise in the Eastern Conference, as well as a look at some potential Hornets players that could qualify for All-NBA awards.

The Hornets continued their hot play as of late, winning their fourth-straight game and nailed 26 made threes, tying a franchise record set last season for most made threes in a contest, all while cruising to a 134-90 win over Sacramento. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, plus Sam sits down for a couple of one-on-one interviews that surround the success of the team on the court and in the community as well.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Charlotte FC captain Ashley Westwood, who talks about the clubs historic win over NY Red Bulls last weekend at The Bank, Sam Farber joins to talk about the Hornets peaking at the right time, and they debate how likely it is that Will Wade bolts NC State for LSU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets joins the show as Farber talks about last night's blowout win over the Kings, he tells you what Coby White has brought to the team after his best game as a Hornet last night, and what the potential of this team can be, as we're getting closer to playoff time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Hornets taking on Sacramento, another Charlotte player received recognition from the league, as LaMelo Ball was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Sam Farber and Sam Perley react to the news, discuss a key rookie matchup at the center spot against Sacramento, and also preview the Kings taking on the Hornets.

As the Hornets continued their seven-game homestand, so did Charlotte's success, as the Hornets won their third-straight game after a 124-101 victory over the Grizzlies. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their favorite performances of the night, plus Sam sits down with Josh Green in front of a live audience recording, plus this year's winner of the Rick Bonnell Scholarship Award, Max Schwanz of Appalachian State.

It was a perfect night for Hornets fans, as Charlotte dispatched Orlando rather easily in a 130-111 win, all while celebrating Dell Curry's iconic No. 30 lifted to the rafters of Spectrum Center. Sam Farber and Rob Longo recap the historic night that was at the Hive, and also take a look ahead at Charlotte's next contest against Memphis at home. Plus, Sam sits down with Kate Weaver, the executive director of the Charlotte chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Health, which recently received a grant from the Hornets Foundation.

As the Hornets get set to retire Dell Curry's number, Sam Farber is joined by Nick Carboni of WCNC in Charlotte to preview the matchup with Orlando, as well as Nick's recent story on Moussa Diabate. Plus, Sam sits down with Dell Curry for a one-on-one interview.

The Hornets kicked off a seven-game homestand in impressive fashion by outscoring Miami 40-18 in the fourth quarter en route to a 136-106 victory. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night, plus Sam sits down with Hornets legend Dell Curry for a one-on-one interview ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony. Sam also chats with Hannah Beavers, the Executive Director of Freedom Communities; a non-profit that recently received a community grant from the Hornets Foundation.

Sam Farber the Voice of the Hornets, joins the show, as Sam talks about the win over the Heat last night for Charlotte, he outlines expectations for the team on the current homestand, he addresses Fitty's controversial opinion of Red Panda & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone talk about the positions that should be off the table for the Panthers in the draft, Sam Farber joins to talk about the Hornets big win over Miami, and they address the negative feedback they got from UNC fans about Caleb Wilson's jersey going into the rafters at the Smith Center See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off a west-coast road swing, the Hornets return back to the Hive for a seven-game homestand, their longest of the season, beginning with a showdown against Miami. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup and also discuss the latest power rankings, as well a preview of the homestand as a whole.

With the Hornets wrapping up a four-game road trip in San Antonio, Kasey Funderburg of Queen City News stops by to preview the matchup against the Spurs with Sam Farber. The two also discuss the road ahead for the Hornets in the final weeks of the season, as well as the probability of Kon Knueppel being named Rookie of the Year.

In the final hour, Mac & Bone are joined by Willie P, the Voice of Charlotte FC, as he recaps the home win last weekend, Sam Farber stops by to talk about the impressive Hornets comeback last night in Portland, the guys preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Farber, the Voice of the Hornets joins the show, as he talks about last night's impressive comeback win over Portland, he tells you why Kon Knueppel is showing the league he's more than a shooter, he addresses some inefficient play from Miles Bridges of late, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Hornets continue their road trip out west, Desmond Johnson of Tobacco Road Sports Radio joins Sam Farber to preview the matchup between the Hornets and the Trail Blazers. The two also take a look at the road ahead and question how high the Hornets can climb in the standings before the end of the season.

The Hornets returned home for a quick one-game homestand against Miami, but fell 128-120. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's upcoming game against Phoenix as the Hornets kick off a four-game road trip. Plus, as the Hornets celebrated Los Hornets Night at the Hive and continue to celebrate Women's History Month, Sam is joined by Ana Rey of Charlotte Bilingual Preschool to talk about a recent grant received by the Hornets Foundation.

With the Hornets riding a six-game winning streak, Charlotte returns home for a big showdown against the Miami Heat. Sam Farber is joined by Kelli Bartik of WCCB-TV in the Queen City to preview the matchup and also discuss the impressive play of the second unit as of late, as well as the Rookie of the Year Award odds for Kon Knueppel.

Coming off an 8-3 record in the month of February, the Hornets kick off March by facing Dallas at home on the first night of a back-to-back. Sam Farber and Sam Perley preview the matchup and also discuss Kon Knueppel's Rookie of the Year candidacy, and also preview the month of March as a whole.

Fresh off a three-game road trip that Charlotte swept, the Hornets returned home to kick off a two-game homestand against Portland, and the Hornets gutted out a 109-93 win against the Trail Blazers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the entire game and pick their stars of the night, and Sam sits down Moussa Diabate for a podcast interview recording after the game in front of a live crowd.

As the Hornets wrap up their three-game road trip, Shannon Spake of Hornets on FanDuel Sports Network stops by to preview Charlotte's showdown in Indiana with Sam Farber. The two also discuss if Kon Knueppel will break the rookie record for most made 3-pointers in a season against the Pacers, and how Kon's Rookie of the Year campaign stacks up to other rookies.

Walker Mehl of Wes and Walker on Sports Radio WFNZ stops by to preview Charlotte's upcoming game in Chicago with Sam Farber. The two also discuss Kon Knueppel's Rookie of the Year campaign, as well as the latest power rankings and where the Hornets stand among the rest of the Association.

Facing red-hot Cleveland on night two of a back-to-back, the Hornets couldn't keep pace with one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, as Charlotte dropped a 118-113 decision against the Cavs. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining selections of the game, and also preview Charlotte's upcoming game on the road at Washington.

Fresh off the All-Star Break, the Hornets faced the tall task of trying to stop Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, but the Space City dwellers earned a 105-101 win over Charlotte thanks to a game-high 35 points from Durant. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and select their silver-lining performances, and also preview Buzz City's showdown with Cleveland on the second night of a back-to-back.

As the Hornets get ready to kick off the post All-Star Break portion of the season, Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler stops by to join Sam Farber to preview the first game back from the break against the Houston Rockets. The two also discuss the recent run Buzz City has put together, and also take a look at recent power rankings and how the Hornets stack up against the rest of the league.