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Hornets Hive Cast

Basketball, Sports

Voice of the Hornets, Sam Farber, delivers meaningful basketball conversations with meaningful basketball people.

Episodes
1,202
Releases
Daily
Typical length
31 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
15 hours ago

Episodes

1,202 episodes, newest first

  1. 11-3-26 - Hornets Can't Stop Slide Against Detroit

    Season 7, Episode 19

    Show notes

    The Hornets got some good news on the injury front, as Coby White made his season debut after a calf injury in training camp. But it wasn't enough firepower for the Hornets, who fell 124-91 to the Pistons at home. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down what went wrong for Charlotte and pick their silver-lining performances, plus the two also discuss the latest power rankings.

    25 min
  2. 11-1-26 - Hornets Fall to Philadelphia at Home, Detroit Preview

    Season 7, Episode 18

    Show notes

    With both teams on night two of a back-to-back, the Hornets couldn't take advantage of a Philadelphia team resting some of their stars and ultimately dropped a 109-104 decision against the Sixers. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, plus the two preview Charlotte's upcoming home game against Detroit.

    31 min
  3. 10-31-26 - Hornets Drop NBA Cup Game in Washington, Sixers Preview

    Season 7, Episode 17

    Show notes

    The Hornets were looking to finish off a road trip on a high note, but the offense sputtered again, this time in a 95-79 loss in Washington against the Wizards. Rob Longo and the lead writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley discuss what went wrong and pick their silver-lining selections, and also preview Charlotte's matchup against Philadelphia at home on night two of a back-to-back.

    31 min
  4. 10-30-26 - Washington Preview with Kyle Bailey

    Season 7, Episode 16

    Show notes

    With the Hornets in our nation's capital to take on the Wizards in the first group play game of Emirates NBA Cup action, Sam Farber previews all the action with Kyle Bailey of Sports Radio WFNZ. The two also discuss whether the defensive start the Hornets have had to the season is being overshadowed by the offensive struggles.

    33 min
  5. 10-29-26 - Offensive Struggles Plague Hornets in Detroit

    Season 7, Episode 15

    Show notes

    As the Hornets kick off a brief two-game road trip, the offense proved wanting, as the Hornets dropped a 97-89 decision on the road in Detroit. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break the game down and pick their silver-lining performances, and also discuss why the offense has been off to a rocky start so far this season.

    24 min
  6. 10-28-26 - Hornets Announce Muggsy Bogues Jersey Retirement, Pistons Preview

    Season 7, Episode 14

    Show notes

    As the Hornets set out for a two-game road trip beginning in Detroit, the franchise announced that the iconic No. 1 of Muggsy Bogues will be lifted to the Spectrum Center rafters on Feb. 11 against Milwaukee. Sam Farber and Rob Longo discuss the news and preview the Hornets and Pistons showdown, and also discuss the latest power rankings.

    30 min
  7. 10-27-26 - Brandon Miller's Career Night Pushes Hornets Past Washington

    Season 7, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Despite the Hornets being down two starters, Brandon Miller continues to shoulder the load on both ends of the floor for Buzz City, as he notched a career-high 39 points en route to a 110-103 win for Charlotte over its division rival Washington to cap off a three-game homestand. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down Brandon's performance and the rest of the game, and Sam sits down with Besty Mack, Senior Vice President of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Charlotte Hornets Foundation to discuss this year's Hornets Heroes Gala presented by Lowe's, which raised over $1 million this year.

    31 min
  8. 10-25-26 - Hornets Bounce Back with Win Over Miami, Washington Preview

    Season 7, Episode 12

    Show notes

    After getting run out of the gym in the home opener against Atlanta, the Hornets bounced back in a big way, securing a 115-110 win over Miami on night two of a back-to-back. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night. Meanwhile, Sam has a one-on-one conversation with Hornets center Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Sam and Rob also preview the upcoming game against Washington.

    36 min
  9. 10-24-26 - Hornets Drop Home Opener to Atlanta, Miami Preview

    Season 7, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Home court advantage was not kind to the Hornets in their home opener, as the Hawks spoiled the party with a 128-81 rout of the Hornets. Sam Farber and Rob Longo talk about what went wrong for Charlotte, chat about some notable numbers early on for several Hornets players, and preview Charlotte's next game against Miami on night two of a back-to-back.

    30 min
  10. 10-23-26 - Hawks Preview with Scott Fowler

    Season 7, Episode 10

    Show notes

    As the Hornets get ready to take on Atlanta in its home opener, Sam Farber is joined by Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler to preview the matchup. The two also discuss expectations this season and Brandon Miller's recent contract extension.

    29 min
  11. 10-22-26 - Hornets Open Season with Win in Brooklyn, Jeff Peterson Interview

    Season 7, Episode 9

    Show notes

    For the sixth-straight season, the Hornets kicked off the campaign with a win, this time defeating the Nets in Brooklyn by a final tally of 110-100. Hornets Radio Network Manager Rob Longo and the Lead Writer of Hornets.com Sam Perley break down the game and highlight their favorite individual performances. Plus, hear from Hornets President of Basketball of Operations Jeff Peterson as he recently sat down with Hornets radio broadcaster Sam Farber in a one-on-one interview.

    32 min
  12. 10-21-26 - One-on-One with Jeff Peterson, Brooklyn Preview

    Season 7, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Before the Hornets kick off the 2026-27 campaign in Brooklyn, Sam Farber is joined by Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations for the Hornets. The two discuss all of the offseason moves and the latest contract extension to Brandon Miller, and Sam is joined by Phil Orban of WSOC-TV to preview the season opener against the Nets.

    22 min
  13. 10-20-26 - Hornets Extend Brandon Miller, Season Preview with Phil Orban

    Season 7, Episode 7

    Show notes

    With the start of a new NBA season right around the corner, Sports Director at WSOC-TV Phil Orban stops by to preview Charlotte's season opener with Sam Farber. The Hornets also announced the team has agreed on a rookie contract extension with former No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller, and Sam is joined by Sam Perley of Hornets.com to discuss the news.

    29 min
  14. 10-17-26 - Hornets Wrap Up Preseason in Memphis, Waive Pat Connaughton

    Season 7, Episode 6

    Show notes

    The Hornets wrapped up preseason play with one final tune-up in Memphis, falling to the Grizzlies by a final tally of 117-98. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and pick their silver-lining performances, and also take a look at the finalized roster as the Hornets waived Pat Connaughton prior to the game.

    29 min
  15. 10-15-26 - Hornets Fall in Boston, Memphis Preseason Preview

    Season 7, Episode 5

    Show notes

    The Hornets kicked off a brief two-game road trip to finish up preseason play in Boston, but ultimately fell 114-93. Rob Longo and Sam Perley break down the game and also preview Charlotte's final preseason game in Memphis, and also highlight the latest feature video from HSE Studios, a feature on Coby White titled "A Carolina Story."

    31 min
  16. 10-12-26 - Hornets Down Bucks in Preseason, Boston Preview

    Season 7, Episode 4

    Show notes

    The Hornets wrapped up the home portion of their preseason schedule with a convincing win over Milwaukee by a final tally of 105-90. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and pick their stars of the night, and the two also preview Charlotte' supcoming game against Boston.

    39 min
  17. 10-7-26 - Hornets Drop Preseason Opener to Brooklyn, Milwaukee Preview

    Season 7, Episode 3

    Show notes

    The scoreboard wasn't kind to the Hornets in their first preseason game of 2026, as Charlotte fell at home to a hot shooting Brooklyn team by a final tally of 124-90. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down the game and discuss why there were more positives than negatives despite the final score, plus the two preview the upcoming Purple and Teal Day at Spectrum center, as well as the next preseason game at hom against the Bucks.

    38 min
  18. 10-6-26 - Hornets Kick Off Preseason Against Brooklyn

    Season 7, Episode 2

    Show notes

    With the first preseason game looming, the Hornets did not get good news on the injury front, as it was announced Coby White will miss the team's preseason games due to a calf strain suffered during training camp. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo break down the news, pick what they are looking for heading into the first preseason game, and also preview the game itself.

    36 min
  19. 9-29-26 - Media Day Recap

    Season 7, Episode 1

    Show notes

    With the start of the preseason right around the corner, Hornets players, coaches and front office members all met with the media for the annual media day circuit. Sam Farber, Sam Perley and Rob Longo discuss the most notable quotes, and hear from several Hornets players, as well as head coach Charles Lee and Jeff Peterson, President of Basketball Operations.

    36 min
  20. 9-24-26 - Hornets Announce TV Broadcast Updates, Acquire Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard from Atlanta

    Season 6, Episode 166

    Show notes

    There were plenty of new announcements when it comes to Hornets coverage on TV, as it was made official that Eric Collins, Dell Curry and Shannon Spake will return to cover Hornets basketball for the 2026-27 season. Sam Farber and Rob Longo break down all of the details and also recap the most recent transaction by Charlotte, acquiring Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard from Atlanta along with cash considerations in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith.

    28 min