Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

Jan 29 2025 512 ep. 45 mins 198

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Buzz Beat is a Charlotte Hornets podcast hosted by Richie Randall, Brian Geisinger, and Darian Thomas (Correspondents: Spencer Percy and Lee Branscome). The show provides in-depth analysis — covering Xs and Os, coaching strategies, and team trends.

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Who Should Charlotte Keep?

Jan 29 2025 27 mins

Richie answers a listener's question about retaining a handful of Hornets. He ranks Cody Martin, Josh Green, Grant Williams, Josh Okogie, Tre Mann, and Moussa Diabaté in terms of his preference for keeping players heading into next season. 📨 Subscribe to Buzz Beat Plus for FREE! You get ad-free episodes and early access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

Where do Smith Jr. and Salaün Stand?

Jan 22 2025 44 mins

Brian and Darian evaluate Nick Smith Jr. and Tidjane Salaün midway through the 2024-25 season. The two highlight Smith’s recent play and Salaün’s assignment to Greensboro. The two also discuss the promising signs and concerns for both of these young players as they progress through their rookie contracts. The episode also has discussions on Brandon Miller’s injury to begin

Hornets Acquire Okogie and Picks

Jan 16 2025 22 mins

🚨 | Richie returns to the microphone to detail the trade of Nick Richards and Josh Okogie. He discusses the implications on the court, in the cap sheet, and within the roster as the Hornets move forward to the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charles Lee's Progress Report

Jan 02 2025 55 mins

Brian and Darian return to chat about Charles Lee’s first season as head coach for the Charlotte Hornets. The two discuss promising and worrisome aspects of his 7-25 start to the season. How much blame can be placed on Lee? 🎥 Video Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Williams Returns and Miller Goes Down

Dec 19 2024 48 mins

Brian and Darian return to discuss Brandon Miller’s ankle injury and Mark Williams's recent play. The two discuss the depressing stat that Ball, Miller, and Williams have played just over 150 minutes in their tenure together and the outlook for the remainder of the season. 🎄The duo finishes with two Christmas-related segments: (1) Comparing a Christmas movie character to a Hor

Grant Williams Tears ACL

Nov 26 2024 40 mins

🚨 EMERGENCY POD | Brian and Darian chat about the injury to Grant Williams and how the Hornets could make use of the (DPE) Designated Player Exception and the pieces already on the roster to fill the void. Video Version: YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LaMelo Shining and Diabaté Emerging

Nov 20 2024 60 mins

Brian and Darian return to chat about LaMelo’s All-Star case and Moussa Diabaté making the most of his opportunities. The two also talk about Brandon Miller’s disappointing start to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Week Observations

Oct 30 2024 52 mins

Brian and Spencer discuss some of the good and bad aspects of the season's first three games. The two highlight LaMelo Ball’s fast start, Nick Richards's underrated play, and Charles Lee's defensive intricacies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Positive Preseason Vibes

Oct 10 2024 68 mins

Brian, Darian, and Spencer return to discuss the results and observations of the Hornets’ first two preseason games. The three talk about LaMelo’s performances, the outlook for Tidjane Salaün, and the overall positivity surrounding Charles Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Important Update

Sep 20 2024 7 mins

Richie gives a life update on the Buzz Beat podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices