Hornets Hive Cast
Charlotte Hornets
Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Charlotte Hornets
Description:
Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.hornets.com
Episodes
11-3-24 - Hornets Fall to Celtics, Timberwolves Preview
11/3/2024
The Hornets dropped another decision against Boston, this time 113-103. Radio play-by-play announcer Sam Farber is joined by Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo to break down the game and highlight their silver-lining performances, and also preview Charlotte's quick one-game road trip to Minnesota.
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Duration:00:32:59
11-2-24 - Hornets Drop First Game Against Boston
11/2/2024
The Hornets hung with defending champs for the majority of the game, but Charlotte ultimately fell 124-109. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and highlight their silver-lining performances, and also preview the second game in as many days the Hornets will play against the Celtics.
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Duration:00:30:40
11-1-24 - Celtics Preview With Sean Grande
11/1/2024
As the Hornets get set to take on the defending champs on back-to-back nights, Celtics radio play-by-play broadcaster Sean Grande stops by to chat with Sam Farber to preview the matchups. The two also discuss the current state of the Eastern Conference, as well as Sean's broadcasting background.
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Duration:00:31:04
10-31-24 - Bench Powers Hornets Past Toronto
10/31/2024
The Hornets got a massive boost from several bench players, including a career-high 25 points from Cody Martin, to help Buzz City get back in the win column over Toronto, 138-133. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, highlight their notable performances, and also discuss the latest rookie extensions handed out by the team.
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Duration:00:27:53
10-30-24 - Hornets Get Set to Take on Toronto at Home
10/30/2024
After playing three games in four nights to start off the regular season, the Hornets look to return to their winning ways against Toronto after having three days off. Sam Farber is joined by Mike Lacett of Charlotte Sports Live on Queen City News to discuss Charlotte's start to the season, and also preview Buzz City's showdown against the Raptors.
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Duration:00:25:25
10-27-24 - Hornets Drop Home Opener to Miami
10/27/2024
The Hornets had the deck stacked against them for their home opener, with two starters out and facing a well-rested Miami team, all while being on the second night of a back-to-back. Buzz City dropped a 114-106 decision, led once again by LaMelo Ball. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and provide their silver-lining performances, and also discuss the debut of Hornets rookie Tidjane Salaun.
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Duration:00:27:53
10-26-24 - Hornets Fall in Atlanta, Face Miami in Home Opener
10/26/2024
The Hornets got off to another sluggish start against the Hawks and couldn't overcome a double-digit deficit this time, dropping a 125-120 decision in Atlanta. Rob Longo and lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley discuss the game and highlight their silver-lining performances, and also talk about the hot start LaMelo is off to through two games. It's also the second night of a back-to-back, as the duo preview Charlotte's home opener.
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Duration:00:29:34
10-25-24 - Hornets Head to Atlanta to Face Hawks
10/25/2024
Fresh off a win in their first game of the season, the Hornets will hit divisional play with a road contest against Atlanta, before facing Miami on the second night of a back-to-back. Sam Farber and Ashely Stroehlein take a look back at Charlotte's first game in Houston, preview the action in Atlanta and also discuss wether or not the preseason power rankings got Buzz City's spot in the hierarchy correct.
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Duration:00:21:16
10-24-24 - Hornets Overcome 18-Point Deficit to Beat Houston on Opening Night
10/24/2024
The Hornets won their fourth-straight season opener, the longest such streak in franchise history, thanks to a 110-105 win in Houston to start off the season. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and top performances, and also debate which season opener during this winning streak is the most memorable.
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Duration:00:23:01
10-22-24 Hornets Co-Chairmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin Open 2024/25 Season!
10/22/2024
Hornets Co-Chairmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin discuss the state of the franchise as the Hornets enter the 2024/25 regular season. They talk about expectations for the season, the new leadership they've hired for the franchise and the Re-Imagined Spectrum Center. Plus a game preview for the Hornets opener at Houston.
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Duration:00:24:13
10-18-24 - Hornets Wrap Up Preseason Play in Indiana
10/18/2024
The Hornets held a sizable lead at halftime, but ultimately fell in Indiana 121-116 in overtime to wrap up preseason play. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk break down the game, recap the entire preseason slate and talk about some of the surprises they saw during the preseason as Buzz City looks to turn the page to the regular season.
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Duration:00:31:41
10-16-24 - Hornets Fall in New York, Face Indiana in Final Preseason Game
10/16/2024
The Hornets dropped a 111-105 decision to the New York Knicks in their fourth preseason game, despite great scoring efforts from Brandon Miller, LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk of Sports Radio WFNZ break down the game, highlight their silver-lining performances and preview Charlotte's final preseason game at Indiana. The two also discuss the recent news of the Hornets unveiling their plans for a new practice facility.
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Duration:00:28:26
10-15-24 - Hornets Head to New York to Continue Preseason Play
10/15/2024
The Hornets continue their road swing to finish off the preseason by heading to New York to face the Knicks once again. Sam Farber and Rob Longo preview the matchup, and also discuss some noticeable trends for the Hornets through the first couple of preseason games.
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Duration:00:30:42
10-11-24 - Buzz City Blows out Memphis in Preseason Play
10/11/2024
Despite LaMelo Ball and Josh Green sitting out Charlotte's trip to Memphis, the Hornets outpaced the Grizzlies with a convincing 119-94 win, thanks to strong shooting performances from Brandon Miller and Tre Mann. Rob Longo and Will Palaszczuk discuss their biggest takeaways from the game, as well as what has stood out to them through the first three preseason games.
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Duration:00:33:50
10-9-24 - Hornets Down Miami, Memphis Preseason Preview
10/9/2024
The Hornets pulled out a 111-108 win against Miami their second preseason game, led by a strong performance by LaMelo Ball. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the matchup, preview Charlotte's next preseason game against Memphis, and also discuss the latest NBA general manager survey and highlight a few Hornets players and coaches that landed on the list.
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Duration:00:33:01
10-7-24 - Hornets Fall to New York, Miami Preseason Preview
10/7/2024
The Hornets kicked off the preseason slate at home with a 111-109 loss to the hands of the New York Knicks. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game, provide their silver linings, and also preview Charlotte's next preseason game against Miami. Plus, Sam sits down with Shelly Cayette-Weston, President of Business Operations, as the two discuss the latest happenings around arena renovations at Spectrum Center and how the Hornets are helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
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Duration:00:34:26
10-5-24 - Training Camp Recap
10/5/2024
Sam Farber and Rob Longo recap the Hornets training camp at Duke University, and preview the preseason opener against the New York Knicks this Sunday at Spectrum Center.
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Duration:00:27:13
10-1-24 - Hornets Media Day!
10/1/2024
The Hornets held their annual media day ahead of their 2024 Training Camp at Duke. Hear from Hornets stars LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams and Miles Bridges, as well as Head Coach Charles Lee and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson
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Duration:00:31:33
Meet Greensboro Swarm Head Coach D.J. Bakker!
9/10/2024
Newly announced Greensboro Swarm Head Coach D.J. Bakker joins Sam Farber to talk about taking over the Hornets G-League Affiliate, what attracted him to the job and what he sees coming on the horizon for the Hornets franchise.
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Duration:00:18:58
Hornets Release 2024-25 Schedule
8/16/2024
The Hornets officially unveiled their regular season schedule for the 2024-25 campaign. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss the schedule and review their most anticipated and challenging months of the season, and also highlight the recently announced new medical staff in Buzz City.
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Duration:00:27:55