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 Friday's Live Wire, Dan Morgan & Dave Canales talk about their first-round pick, Xavier Legette, Bill Belichick explains why the Panthers traded up to draft him, CJ Stroud outlines what he'll do for Bryce Young & more
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In the final hour, Wes & Walker look at what Carolina should do at 39 after drafting Xavier Legette and picking up Jaycee Horn's 5th-year option. Hear from Dan Morgan & Dave Canales about their first-round pick in the Live Wire & more
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In Friday's visit to the Campus Corner, Wes & Walker talk about all the news coming out of the college basketball transfer portal, as NC State added another piece, UNC is a finalist for a former McDonald's All-American & Duke continues to add experience to their roster
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In the second hour, Wes & Walker visit the Campus Corner, to talk about the latest news in the college basketball transfer portal, before they look at how Xavier Legette will fit in Carolina's offense, react to the odd pick made by the Falcons, & talk about Drake Maye landing in New England
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Wes & Walker get off the bus, talking about the Panthers decision to trade up to draft Xavier Legette and their thoughts on how he'll fit in Carolina, they ask all the big questions after the first round of the NFL Draft, before one final round of the Prospect Duels
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In Thursday's Live Wire, Dave Canales reacts to Diontae Johnson not knowing he was the HC, Chuba Hubbard talks about what stands out about Canales, Austin Corbett addresses the position change, Adam Thielen talks about being an underdog entering 2024 & more
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In the final hour, Wes & Walker play another round of the Prospect Duels, as we get closer to the Panthers second-round draft selection, hear from many Panther players in the Live Wire & more
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In this edition of Fire or Fizzle, Wes deems all the new uniforms in the NFL as either Fire or Fizze, including the Jets, Broncos, Texans & the Lions
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In Thursday's Campus Corner, Wes & Walker talk about the emergence of the #1 prospect in the 2026 football class being a local, how Drake Maye can help elevate the UNC program after being drafted & more
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In the second hour, Wes & Walker visit the Campus Corner to talk about the nation's #1 high school prospect coming from the Tar Heel state, they talk about what Bryce Young has to gain from Dave Canales's "QB school", before Fire or Fizzle
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Willie P, the Voice of Charlotte FC joins the show, to talk about what went wrong for the club last week, & how they can look to rebound this Saturday, he offers a listener some dating advice, and tries to settle the score between a beef between Fitty & Shroppy
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Wes & Walker get off the bus, setting the scene for the start of the 2024 NFL Draft, they ask all the big questions around the start of the draft during the Draft Day Dubs, and Willie P joins for dating advice & some Charlotte FC talk
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In Wednesday's Live Wire, Dave Canales talks about potentially drafting Xavier Legette, Bryce Young expresses his excitement about the new weapons he has on offense & Diontae Johnson shares a funny story about meeting his new head coach
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In the final hour, Wes & Walker debate if Carolina were to draft a WR in the second round, would he lead the team in receiving yards & how it would impact AdamThielen's production, Byrce Young talks about the new offensive weapons in the Live Wire & more
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In Wednesday's visit to the Campus Corner, Wes & Walker talk about the impact of Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back, where Omarion Hampton ranks among RBs entering 2024, & more
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In the second hour, Wes & Walker visit the Campus Corner to talk about the Heisman Trophy being returned to 2005 winner Reggie Bush, they debate if Carolina should consider drafting a QB in the later rounds of the NFL & explain why JJ Redick should be interested in the Hornets job
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NFL Draft analyst, Tony Pauline joins the show to tell you which WR Carolina should draft in the second, if they should consider drafting a QB to compete with Bryce Young, & other players that could be in play for the Panthers on Friday night
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Wes & Walker get off the bus, talking about the impact of both RJ Davis & Seth Trimble returning to UNC for 2024-25, Tony Pauline joins to talk about the Panthers outlook in the second round of the NFL Draft, before another round of the Prospect Duels
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In Tuesday's Live Wire, Thor Nystrom & Trevor Sikkema relay their thoughts on multiple draft targets for the Panthers in the second round, Todd McShay confirms the rumors that Mel Kiper Jr doesn't have a cellphone & more
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In the final hour, Wes & Walker react to the report that JJ Redick will interview for the Hornets HC job, and they give their opinion as to why it makes sense to interview the ESPN analyst. Trevor Sikkema offers his thoughts on the Panthers draft outlook in the Live Wire & more
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