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Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod

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

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United States

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

Language:

English


Episodes

Jeff Peterson's Priorities

3/18/2024
Richie, Spencer, and Brian answer listener questions live on Playback. The three discuss Tre Mann’s status in the depth chart and which issues should be the most pressing for the newly hired Jeff Peterson. Enter for a free Buzz Beat shirt. Details and rules are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:53:29

Brandon Miller: The Right Choice?

3/11/2024
Richie and Brian answer your questions live on Playback. The two answer questions about the decision between Scoot and Brandon Miller, Grant William’s role next season, and scenarios involving a Miles Bridges sign-and-trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:49

Feisty Loss to Magic

3/6/2024
Richie presents player themes in Charlotte’s loss to the Orlando Magic. He highlights the performances of Tre Mann, Brandon Miller, Davis Bertans, Grant Williams, and Vasilije Micić. He also shares quick thoughts on the hiring of Jeff Peterson. Get 50% off an annual susbcption to Buzz Beat Plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:35:34

Brian Field: Grant Williams' HS Coach

3/1/2024
Brian Field — former varsity basketball coach of Grant Williams at Providence Day — joined Richie to discuss his career. Field shares his thoughts on his coaching philosophies, winning the 2016 state championship, and his relationship with Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:05

Ugly Loss in Milwuakee

2/28/2024
Richie, Brian, and Darian (“Trust The Buzz”) recap the 123-85 loss against the Bucks. The three discuss the lows of the game while still trying to highlight any positives that have been happening with this team in their recent stretch of play. The final segment covers the signing of Aleksej Pokuševski. Get 50% off an annual subscription to Buzz Beat Plus (must be redeemed by the end of March 2024) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:46

Kyle Bailey of WFNZ

2/21/2024
Kyle Bailey of WFNZ joins Richie to discuss the new-look Hornets, Schnall and Plotkin’s involvement as owners, and how Charlotte should approach the season's final two months. Richie finishes the episode by answering questions on rounding out the starting lineup and whether the lottery odds should even be taken into consideration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:55

Newcomer Check-In

2/16/2024
Richie and Brian discuss Grant Williams, Seth Curry, Dāvis Bertāns, Tre Mann, and Vasilije Micić following the Hornets' 3-game win streak. Also, who goes to the bench when LaMelo Ball returns? YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:57:18

Evaluating the Mavericks Trade

2/12/2024
PJ Washington was traded to the Dallas Mavericks and Brian and Spencer recap the details. They profile the incoming players of Grant Williams and Seth Curry and look at how this affects the direction of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:21

Evaluating the Thunder Trade

2/12/2024
Gordon Hayward was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Richie recaps the details. He profiles the incoming players of Vasilije Micic, Tre Man, and Davis Bertans and projects their future roles. In the last segment, he brings on Alex Speers of Down to Dunk to get some inside information on these ex-Thunder players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:39

Trade Deadline Buzz

2/7/2024
Richie, Spencer, and Brian talk about the hottest trade topics surrounding the Charlotte Hornets. The three chat about destinations for Miles Bridges, if it’s worth trading P.J. Washington, and how they will address the Lowry and Hayward buyout situation. YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:25

Fixing the DNA

2/2/2024
Richie goes solo to share his thoughts on Rozier’s comments and answer listener questions. Among other things, he addresses the need for veteran players and the complications of trading Miles Bridges. ✍🏼 Latest: Constructing Hypothetical Trades Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:32

Next Moves

1/23/2024
Richie and Brian are joined by Div to discuss previous transactional mistakes, how Charlotte should approach the NBA Trade deadline, debate if Rozier to Miami makes sense, and what the organization should prioritize under the new ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:37

Film Findings | Brandon Miller

1/16/2024
Richie and Brian are back with another film breakdown of Brandon Miller. The two dissect his overall defensive impact, his movement shooting, his relocation skills, and midrange shot-making. 🎥 Video Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:41

Fake Rozier Trades

1/11/2024
Brian and Spencer banter on hypothetical trades involving Terry Rozier. Spencer presents three trades that include the Raptors, Lakers, and Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:48

Young Hornets and Future Prospects

1/9/2024
Brian and Spencer chat about Nick Smith Jr. and Bryce McGowens. They evaluate their progress and where they fit into the current state of the roster. The episode concludes with a detailed breakdown of one draft prospect from Duke, Pittsburgh, and Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:43:48

Injury Reports + Bulls Recap

1/6/2024
Richie invites Darian (“Trust the Buzz”) for a Chicago Bulls postgame recap. In addition to the performance in Chicago, the two discuss the way Hornets PR reports their injuries and potential movement at the trade deadline. 📺 YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:42:00

Biggest Growth and Decline

1/2/2024
Richie recaps Charlotte’s 11th-straight loss in Denver and brings on Brian to field listener questions. The two pinpoint skills that need to be targeted, which players have shown the most growth, and which ones have had noticeable dips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:27

Game Preview vs. Suns

12/29/2023
Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Suns joins Richie to discuss the upcoming game between the Hornets and Suns. The two talk about Phoenix’s “Big 3,” the recent disappointing stretch from Phoneix, under-the-radar players, and finish with some Suns and Hornets trivia. YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:47

Giving Three Gifts to Charlotte

12/26/2023
Richie hands out three gifts for the Charlotte Hornets to open. He speaks about the three-point shooting, and inbounds plays and urges the owners to get more aggressive (sooner rather than later). YouTube Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:12

Hornets Debate

12/21/2023
Brian and Spencer deliberate on several Hornets-related topics. The two discuss Terry Rozier and his trade priority, JT Thor’s future in the NBA, rehashing the Gordon Hayward acquisition, and LaMelo as a number one option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:56