Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
by Locked On Podcast Network, Doug Branson, Walker Mehl
Last updated Oct 27, 2026Is this your podcast?Locked On Hornets podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Charlotte Hornets and the NBA. Walker Mehl from WFNZ and Doug Branson, a ...
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- Jeff Peterson3 eps
- Charles Lee1 ep
- Shannon Spake1 ep
Also: Coby White, Grant, Sion
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- 🇺🇸United States · BasketballHOME#8323K to 124K
- 🇲🇾MY · Basketball#102.8K to 15K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Basketball#1041.1K to 5.6K
- 🇩🇪Germany · Basketball#102792 to 4.2K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Basketball#85449 to 2.4K
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30K to 158K🎙 Daily cadence·500 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
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99K to 525K🇺🇸79%🇲🇾9%🇬🇧4%+4 more - Active Followers
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55K to 289K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/27/26 |  Hornets Announce Jersey RETIREMENT | Brandon Miller ASCENDS | New CAREER High | | The Charlotte Hornets shake off adversity to kick off their season with a 3-1 record, led by breakout performances from Brandon Miller and relentless play from Moussa Diabate. Plus, the iconic Muggsy Bogues will finally have his jersey retired, sending waves of excitement through Hornets Nation. | 35m 32s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 |  Big Hornets Bounce Back WIN | ALWAYS Beat the Heat | Brandon Miller STEPS UP! | The Charlotte Hornets bounce back from a rough home opener loss by toppling the Miami Heat in a statement win. Brandon Miller, Grayson Allen, and Naz Reid take center stage, while lineup experimentation and division rivalries add intrigue to a must-listen episode. | 34m 42s | ||||||
| 10/24/26 |  Hornets have HISTORIC Loss | Brandon Miller STRUGGLES | Should We PANIC? | The conversation focused on Charlotte’s disastrous home opener, where a 47-point loss to Atlanta left fans and players searching for answers. Key topics included Brandon Miller’s shooting struggles, mounting injuries, fan reactions, and whether it’s time to worry in the Queen City. | 35m 58s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 |  Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win | The Hornets opened their season with a win, but rookie lottery pick Hannes Steinbach never left the bench. Walker Mehl and Doug Branson discuss what Steinbach’s absence signals long-term, Christian Anderson’s rocky debut, and why Charlotte’s depth could be their biggest strength. | 39m 45s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 |  Hornets WIN 6th Straight Season Opener | Naz Reid Goes OFF | Hornets' Bench WRENCH | The Charlotte Hornets kicked off the season with a gritty win over the Brooklyn Nets, fueled by standout performances from Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Grayson Allen. Despite missing several key players, the Hornets’ defense and depth helped them power through a challenging opener. | 36m 46s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 |  Kon and Coby are OUT!! | What Does it MEAN? | What Can We EXPECT | The Charlotte Hornets launch the season missing key players as both Coby White and Kon Knueppel are ruled out, putting even more spotlight on Brandon Miller’s massive contract extension and Naz Reid’s expanded role. Can Charlotte’s depth and young stars answer the call with early adversity and fans questioning the franchise’s direction? | 44m 14s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Season Preview: Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List | Who are the BEST and WORST teams in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season? With opening night just around the corner, Locked On NBA Daily reveals its official 30-team NBA Power Rankings, organized into S-through-F tiers! | 1h 08m 28s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Hornets LOCK UP Brandon Miller 💰 | Sam Farber HYPES Kon Knueppel's Bigger Role | Nets Opener PREVIEW | Brandon Miller and the Hornets agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension right before the deadline, and the deal says a lot about what Charlotte expects from him. Radio voice Sam Farber joins to preview the season opener in Brooklyn, the rookies' path to minutes, and why the Hornets' defense could be the early surprise. | 44m 36s | ||||||
| 10/17/26 | Hornets Preseason is OVER! | Rookies NAIL Dress Rehearsal!! 😤| Tidjane Salaun OVER Pat Connaughton?? | No description provided. | 26m 35s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Hornets LEARN Hard Lessons 😬 | Brandon Miller's Extension Clock TICKS | Hannes Falling Behind?! | Brandon Miller's extension deadline is days away, and the loss in Boston made his max case harder to settle. Real size is still a problem at center, Charles Lee's comments raise new questions about Hannes Steinbach, and the Hornets show up in three spots on the annual NBA GM survey. | 34m 41s | ||||||
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| 10/15/26 | Hornets Fall to Celtics: Turnovers, Brandon Miller's Deadline, and Christian Anderson Jr.'s Debut | The Hornets head to Boston and leave with a 114-93 loss, 30 turnovers, and only 20 points in the paint. Brandon Miller's rough night lands days before his extension deadline, while Christian Anderson Jr. impresses in his debut and Hannes Steinbach stays glued to the bench. | 33m 47s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  Brandon Miller CONTRACT Value | Kon and Coby INJURY Updates | Hornets Ex-Files | Is Brandon Miller worth a $200 million contract extension, or should the Charlotte Hornets play it safe? Doug Branson and Nata Edwards weigh the future of the franchise, injury timelines, and who could make the biggest leap this season. | 36m 50s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  Preseason Game 2 REACTION | Brandon Miller RETURNS | Depth SHINES through | Brandon Miller returns to the Charlotte Hornets lineup and makes an instant impact, showing confidence and offensive versatility after recovering from a shin contusion. Plus, the Hornets' bench delivers key contributions as the team’s depth and defense shine against the Bucks in preseason action. | 32m 26s | ||||||
| 10/10/26 |  What did we LEARN This Week? | Charles Lee QUOTES | Can UNC Fans ROOT for Grayson Allen? | The Charlotte Hornets’ first preseason game sparked plenty of discussion about the team’s fresh roster and growing pains, from Naz Reid's promising debut to the ongoing injuries keeping key players sidelined. Plus, the show takes a closer look at Hornets fans’ dilemma over cheering for Grayson Allen and what to expect from rookies like Hannes Steinbach as the rotation shakes out. | 38m 27s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 |  Can Brandon Miller be ALL-NBA? | Preseason Game 2 PREVIEW | Naz Reid is like... | Zach Lowe drops a bold prediction about Brandon Miller's All-NBA future, sparking big questions about who can emerge as the next Hornets star. Plus, preseason storylines take center stage as rookies including Hannes Steinbach and Liam McNeeley hit the spotlight, and Naz Reid’s new role is compared to past Charlotte legends. | 28m 51s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  How REAL is the Hornets' depth? | What to EXPECT from the Player Tiers | Rookies have to EARN it | Does Charlotte finally have real depth, or is it just another illusion? This episode examines how new veteran additions and the progress of young stars like Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller might reshape the Hornets' rotation and raises tough questions about rookie roles and expectations for the upcoming season. | 33m 42s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Hornets INJURY AVALANCHE In Nets Loss | Naz Reid DEBUTS | Hannes Steinbach STUCK On Bench | The Charlotte Hornets suffered a brutal preseason opener blowout against the Brooklyn Nets after a sudden pregame injury wave sidelined Brandon Miller, Coby White, and several key rotation players. We break down new additions Naz Reid and Grayson Allen's debuts, Liam McNeeley's high-turnover night, and why 14th overall draft pick Hannes Steinbach was held back until late in the third quarter. | 41m 19s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Coby White INJURED?!? | What does it MEAN? | How does Charlotte ADJUST | Coby White is sidelined with a persistent calf strain, throwing Charlotte’s preseason lineup plans into uncertainty. The episode examines the impact of his absence, concerns about injury history, and how the Hornets might adjust ahead of opening night. | 11m 52s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  Who will RANK Highest at the end of the Season? | Is Dennis Schröder a Leader? | Annual Hornets Stat Draft | The Locked On Hornets crew debates whether Kon Knueppel or Brandon Miller will close the season higher on top 100 lists and discusses projected preseason starters. Plus, hear a spirited stat draft prediction segment packed with insight on roster upgrades, team chemistry, and player development. | 33m 26s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 |  Top 3 REASONS to Watch Preseason | MAILBAG Episode | What is a SUCCESSFUL Season? | The Charlotte Hornets face new questions as preseason tips off, with Naz Reid poised for a bigger role and Brandon Miller aiming to show off his added strength. Plus, the Sicko Satchel mailbag tackles what defines a successful Hornets season, the intrigue around the team’s giant trade exception, and upcoming veteran decisions. | 35m 37s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  Who NEEDS the Preseason? | Is Royce O'Neal getting TRADED? | Coach Talk | Which Hornets player has the most to prove in preseason, and could a big performance shake up the rotation? Plus, are the Royce O’Neale trade rumors smoke or fire, and what quirky strategies is Coach Charles Lee using during camp? | 33m 49s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  Training Camp BATTLES | Who WINS the Big Battles? | Which WINGS Win? | Training camp is underway, and the Charlotte Hornets roster is stacked with fierce position battles at center, wing, and in the rotation. Hear how players like Liam McNeeley, Hannes Steinbach, and Seon James are shaking up the depth chart while Coby White offers new insights on the franchise’s culture shift. | 33m 56s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Can COBY be Coby? | Remembering the DILLY Era | Training Camp BEGINS | Coby White speaks candidly about taking over as the starting point guard and what sets this year’s opportunity apart, while the Charlotte Hornets make headlines by waiving Rob Dillingham soon after acquiring him. Plus, find out why Michael Ajayi is drawing big praise from veterans as training camp gets underway. | 36m 31s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  Hornets Media Day MOMENTS | MAJOR Injury Updates | Naz Reid WELCOMED | Hornets Media Day brings clarity as Brandon Miller is fully cleared, Kon Knueppel shares his recovery timeline, and Naz Reid opens up about joining Charlotte. Hear what these updates mean for the Hornets’ fast-approaching season and how the team’s chemistry is shaping up. | 34m 42s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 |  ERIC & DELL ARE BACK!! | Reputation CHANGE | Opinions on BRANDON MILLER CONTRACT | Walker Mehl goes solo to discuss Eric Collins, Dell Curry, and Shannon Spake returning as your Charlotte Hornets broadcast team! Why was it important to bring back such an important group? | 31m 42s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | LaMelo Ball tradeCharlotte Hornets+4 | — | Charlotte Hornets | Minnesota | LaMelo BallCoby White+4 | — | 35m 11s | ||
| 9/9/26 | trade rumorsoffense improvement+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Sabonis tradeHornets+3 | — | 35m 42s | ||
| 9/8/26 | Brandon Miller contractHornets frontcourt+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Brandon MillerCharlotte Hornets+6 | — | 35m 38s | ||
| 9/3/26 | Brandon Millercontract negotiations+4 | GrantSion | Charlotte HornetsHouston+1 | — | Brandon MillerCharlotte Hornets+4 | — | 50m 56s | ||
| 9/2/26 | bold predictionsAll-Star potential+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsClippers | — | Charlotte HornetsAll-Star+5 | — | 38m 40s | ||
| 8/27/26 | NBA tradesCharlotte Hornets+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsNBA+1 | — | Charlotte HornetsNBA trades+5 | — | 38m 45s | ||
| 8/26/26 | breakout playersteam strategy+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Naz ReidCoby White+6 | — | 36m 25s | ||
| 8/25/26 | Brandon Millerplayer expectations+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsJolene | — | Brandon MillerCharlotte Hornets+5 | — | 37m 02s | ||
| 8/21/26 | LaMelo Ball tradeHornets front office+3 | — | Charlotte Hornetsfront office+2 | — | HornetsLaMelo Ball+6 | — | 40m 45s | ||
| 8/20/26 | NBA Top 100Hornets Front Office+4 | — | HornetsNBA+2 | — | HornetsNBA Top 100+4 | — | 31m 42s | ||
| 7/20/26 | Charlotte HornetsNBA trades+3 | — | — | — | Charlotte Hornetstrades+5 | — | 38m 29s | ||
| 7/18/26 | Charlotte HornetsSummer League+3 | — | — | — | Hannes SteinbachTidjane Salaun+3 | — | 34m 57s | ||
| 7/17/26 | Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsMinnesota Timberwolves+1 | Orlando Magic | Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball+4 | — | 35m 42s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Hornets Summer Leagueplayer performance+3 | — | — | — | Hornetssummer league+6 | — | 38m 39s | ||
| 7/14/26 | LaMelo Ball tradeCharlotte Hornets+5 | Jeff Peterson | Charlotte HornetsMinnesota Timberwolves | — | LaMelo Balltrade+6 | — | 44m 08s | ||
| 7/11/26 | LaMelo BallCharlotte Hornets+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsMinnesota Timberwolves | — | LaMelo BallCharlotte Hornets+5 | — | 46m 26s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Summer LeagueCharlotte Hornets+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Summer LeagueLiam McNeeley+5 | — | 40m 20s | ||
| 7/9/26 | Charlotte HornetsBrandon Miller+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsNBA | — | Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball+5 | — | 40m 53s | ||
| 7/8/26 | LaMelo Ball traderoster sustainability+3 | Coby White | Hornets | — | HornetsLaMelo Ball+5 | — | 44m 53s | ||
| 7/7/26 | NBACharlotte Hornets+5 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | HornetsDorian Finney-Smith+5 | — | 46m 10s | ||
| 6/13/26 | Charlotte HornetsNBA strategy+4 | Jeff Peterson | — | — | Charlotte HornetsDomantas Sabonis+5 | — | 43m 04s | ||
| 6/12/26 | offseason strategyHornets future+3 | — | HornetsSchlotkin | — | Charles LeeHornets+5 | — | 43m 40s | ||
| 6/11/26 | trade rumorsteam dynamics+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Domantas SabonisMiles Bridges+5 | — | 47m 21s | ||
| 6/10/26 | trade rumorsteam leadership+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Miles BridgesTidjane Salaun+3 | — | 44m 19s | ||
| 6/9/26 | trade rumorsNBA draft+3 | — | — | — | HornetsIsaiah Stewart+5 | — | 46m 00s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Charlotte Hornetsoffseason strategy+3 | — | Locked On HornetsLocked On Podcast Network | — | Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball+5 | — | 42m 53s | ||
| 6/2/26 | offseasoncontract decisions+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Coby WhiteCharlotte Hornets+4 | — | 36m 43s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Hornets offseasonTerry Rozier allegations+4 | — | Locked On Podcast NetworkDoug Branson+1 | — | Charlotte HornetsTerry Rozier+6 | — | 38m 00s | ||
| 5/29/26 | draft prospectsHornets DNA+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Hornetsdraft+5 | — | 37m 11s | ||
| 5/28/26 | contract extensionsNBA contracts+4 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Charlotte HornetsBrandon Miller+4 | — | 37m 58s | ||
| 5/8/26 | LaMelo BallCharles Lee+4 | Shannon Spake | Charlotte HornetsBobcats | — | LaMelo BallCharles Lee+6 | — | 44m 03s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Brandon Millershoulder surgery+4 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Brandon Millershoulder surgery+4 | — | 36m 39s | ||
| 5/6/26 | NBACharlotte Hornets+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsLocked On Podcast Network | — | NBA starsHornets DNA+4 | — | 36m 46s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Charlotte HornetsNBA playoffs+3 | — | Locked On HornetsLocked On Podcast Network+4 | — | Charlotte HornetsNBA playoffs+5 | — | 32m 06s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Charlotte Hornetsplayer development+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Charlotte HornetsCoby White+5 | — | 41m 40s | ||
| 5/2/26 | NBA playoffsCharlotte Hornets+3 | — | DenverCharlotte Hornets | — | NBAplayoffs+6 | — | 33m 29s | ||
| 4/30/26 | NBA Hustle AwardHornets news+3 | — | Hornets | — | Moussa DiabateHustle Award+4 | — | 38m 27s | ||
| 4/29/26 | NBA draftanti-tanking proposal+4 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | NBAdraft+5 | — | 39m 35s | ||
| 4/28/26 | NBA awardsRookie of the Year+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsNBA | — | HornetsRookie of the Year+5 | — | 35m 18s | ||
| 4/27/26 | Rookie of the YearNBA Draft+3 | — | Charlotte Hornets | — | Rookie of the YearKon Knueppel+3 | — | 33m 12s | ||
| 4/24/26 | Charlotte Hornetsoffseason+3 | — | — | — | Charlotte Hornetsoffseason outlook+3 | — | 36m 33s | ||
| 4/24/26 | rookie extensionplayer development+3 | — | Charlotte HornetsLocked On Podcast Network | — | Brandon MillerLaMelo Ball+4 | — | 34m 51s | ||
| 4/22/26 | LaMelo BallKon Knueppel+3 | — | HornetsThe Charlotte Hornets | — | Charlotte HornetsNBA+3 | — | 40m 21s | ||
| 4/20/26 | HornetsLaMelo Ball+5 | Jeff PetersonCharles Lee | basketballsports analysis tools+2 | — | Charlotte HornetsNBA+1 | — | 37m 06s | ||
| 4/18/26 | Charlotte HornetsOrlando Magic+4 | — | Charlotte HornetsOrlando Magic+3 | — | brutal blowoutdefense+1 | — | 36m 54s | ||
| 4/17/26 | Charlotte HornetsOrlando Magic+3 | — | HornetsMagic+2 | — | elimination gameyoung stars+2 | — | 45m 53s | ||
| 4/15/26 | Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball+3 | — | HornetsThe Charlotte Hornets+1 | — | electrifying winlate-game heroics+2 | — | 43m 43s | ||
| 4/15/26 | Charlotte HornetsMiami Heat+4 | — | HORNETSThe Charlotte Hornets+1 | — | play-in victorygame-winner+3 | — | 51m 43s | ||
| 4/14/26 | HornetsHeat+4 | — | CROSSOVERHORNETS+3 | — | NBAbasketball+1 | — | 37m 53s | ||
| 4/13/26 | Charlotte HornetsLaMelo Ball+3 | — | HornetsThe Charlotte Hornets+1 | — | three-point racedepth+3 | — | 38m 09s | ||
| 4/9/26 | Charlotte HornetsDetroit Pistons+4 | — | HornetsPistons+2 | — | must-winplay-in scenarios+1 | — | 41m 04s | ||
| 4/9/26 | playoff rotationSion James+3 | — | SubtextEvery Hornets Boxscore+20 | StocktonUS+13 | Hornetsplayoff race+1 | — | 26m 10s | ||
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Chart history for Locked On Hornets - Daily Podcast On The Charlotte Hornets
Peaked at #10 in MY, top 10 in 1 of 17 tracked markets, currently #10 in MY.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| United States | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| Norway | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| South Korea | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| CZ | — | #88 | #88 | — |
| Germany | — | #102 | #102 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #104 | #104 | — |
| TW | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| MY | — | #105 | #105 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #107 | #107 | — |
| PL | — | #140 | #140 | — |
| Denmark | — | #147 | #147 | — |
| Australia | — | #156 | #156 | — |
| HK | — | #162 | #162 | — |
| Japan | — | #167 | #167 | — |
| Canada | — | #169 | #169 | — |
| Spain | — | #196 | #196 | — |
Chart Positions
17 placements across 16 markets.
Chart Positions
17 placements across 16 markets.