Wes & Walker Show
WES BRYANT Charlotte native Wes Bryant comes to WFNZ as a host, producer, editor, and voice-over artist for the ACC Digital Network in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was previously the host for ACC Digital Network’s Kickoff Live, a college football pregame show and Wes Got Range, a lifestyle show on which Wes explored and visited locally owned restaurants in Charlotte and interviewed local area athletes. Wes was hired for the 2021-2022 season as a pre and post-game co-host for Charlotte Hornets broadcast on Bally Sports South. In addition to his work at the ACC Digital Network, Wes is a regular contributor on Charlotte Sports Live on Fox 46 Charlotte, where he discusses and breaks down all the action in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR, and across NCAA basketball and football. He began his career in 2013 as a beat writer for the Charlotte 49ers of the C-USA Conference for Rivals.com. Wes was previously a reporter and producer for The Melanie Clark Show on Radio One. In 2007, Wes was an intern at WBTV, Channel 3, in Charlotte. Wes is a former offensive lineman, and three-year letterman for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, graduated from the university in 2006. He was a High School All-American football player at Vance High School in Charlotte. WALKER MEHL Walker grew up in Claremont, NC and played basketball at Bunker Hill High School. He then took his talents to UNC-Charlotte where he graduated in 2015. Walker then started his broadcasting career in the Charlotte market the following year. Along with his start in radio, Walker began hosting the Locked On Hornets podcast in 2018 where his passion for the Hornets and the other local sports teams is apparent. Prior to joining WFNZ as a full-time host, Walker has worked on the station in a number of different shows. Growing up in and around the Queen City, Walker is a life-long fan and observer of the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the University of North Carolina. Walker loves the outdoors, going out and spending time in Uptown and loves music as much as he loves sports.
Episodes
In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to P.K. Subban's expectations for the Canes, Mike Breen's thoughts on how long LeBron's career could last and Willie's polarizing thoughts on John Sterling.
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In the final hour of the show, the guys tell you which Panthers are on the hottest seats heading into the weekend, react to some of the best audio in the world of sports on the Live Wire and walk it off with more reaction to Willie's blow-up this morning.
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In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys react to the AFCA's suggestions for the future of college football, talk about the elimination of smaller sports in college athletics and tell you what they make of Henri Veesaar's draft stock.
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In the second hour of the show, the guys talk about the AFCA's suggestions for the future of college football, tell you if Bryce Young would be the biggest factor in a bad season for the Panthers in 2026 and discuss Charles Lee receiving some praise from NBA players.
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In this edition of My Name Is, the guys introduce you to undrafted defensive tackle Aaron Hall and defensive back Devonta Smith.
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In the first hour of the show, the guys talk about the worst 'that guys' when it comes to playing golf, discuss some of the lessons that the Hornets should be taking away from the playoffs and introduce you to two more undrafted free agents.
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The guys are joined by Ryan Cabbage, men's head golf coach for Charlotte, to discuss the team's run of success, including a great finish to the conference tournament this season, and how college golf is different from other sports in terms of parity.
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The guys welcome in current Charlotte assistant basketball coach and Tar Heel legend Marcus Paige as they discuss this year's roster for the 49ers and whether he or Wes Miller is Roy Williams' favorite.
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In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Rod Brind'Amour talking about how the team was able to overcome the early deficit, Gabe Plotkin being impressed by the support that the Hornets got this season and Kevin Clark saying the 24-team playoff would be a disgrace.
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The guys are joined by former Charlotte men's basketball coach Bobby Lutz as they discuss the standing of Charlotte basketball under Wes Miller and how Coach Lutz would fare in this day and age of the sport.
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In the final hour of the show, the guys are joined by Bobby Lutz to discuss the state of Charlotte basketball, react to some of the best audio from around the world of sports on the Live Wire and walk it off with predictions for tonight's NBA playoff games.
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In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys discuss where Tennessee is at after landing Juke Harris and talk about where LaNorris Sellers' stock sits right now.
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In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss where local quarterbacks rank in the CBS Sports CFB QB rankings and tell you if they are more or less worried about the Panthers schedule after the draft.
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In this edition of My Name Is, the guys introduce you to undrafted quarterback Haynes King and edge rusher Isaiah Smith.
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In the first hour of the show, the guys discuss the dominance that we have seen from the Canes to start the postseason, tell you if any rookie for the Panthers can have the impact that T-Mac did last year and introduce you to some undrafted free agents with the return of My Name Is.
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Charlotte 49er new AD, Kevin White joins the show to talk about the expectations he has for himself as the new AD of the college. He knows that fans are hungry to be competitive again, how long will it take?
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Charlotte 49er Football Head Coach, Tim Albin joins Wes & Walker to talk about his upcoming second year as Charlotte's head coach. What are the expectations for this season and what does he feel better about compared to last season.
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The NBA Draft is right around the corner, who are the guys that the Hornets should have their eyes on for their first round selections. Charlotte 49er AD, Kevin White also joins the show to discuss how he plans to bring Charlotte to relevance in both Football and Basketball. The show ends as always with the Walk Off.
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The second hour of the show starts with the Campus Corner where the boys discuss if Lousiville has entered the chat as a true competitor to Duke this season. Then Wes & Walker take a look at the Panthers o-line and see if they will be able to hold up against the pass rush duo's they will go up against this season. Finally, Charlotte 49er Golf Head Coach Ryan Cabbage joins the show.
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The boys are live from Pine Island Country Club for the 48th annual 49er Club Golf Outing and are joined by UNC legend Marcus Paige, who's now an assistant coach for 49ers basketball. Second year football coach Tim Albin also joins the show to discuss the future of the program.
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