The QC Hornets' Nest

The Charlotte Observer

Each week, Charlotte Observer reporter Rod Boone takes you inside the locker room and outside the lines for a look at the latest developments with the Charlotte Hornets.

41 Episodes

Episode 40: Recapping exit interviews and looking ahead to the offseason
4/11/2023
14:46
In this week’s episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, we put a bow on the season and give some insight into what the players said in their exit interviews following the regular-season finale. We also look ahead to the key upcoming dates to pay attention to in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 39: Discussing Bryce McGowens, Kai Jones and more with Greensboro coach Jordan Surenkamp
4/6/2023
29:55
In the latest episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, Greensboro Swarm head coach Jordan Surenkamp discusses a variety of topics. Among them: how playing in the G League this season helped Bryce McGowens, Mark Williams, Kai Jones and James Bouknight with the Hornets, working on Steve Clifford’s staff and the dialogue between the two, the importance of player development for the franchise this offseason and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 38: Catching up with Eric Collins, the Hornets' TV play-by-play voice
3/29/2023
34:56
In the latest episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, we catch up with Hornets TV play-by-play voice Eric Collins. We discuss his unique style and how he’s able to bring so much energy to each broadcast as well as the 2022-23 season and what to look for in the Hornets' final games. We also get him to explain what’s behind his easygoing synergy with Dell Curry, his favorite NBA city, LaMelo's third season and how he can reach the next level and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 37: Hornets assistant Bob Beyer expands on player development, Steve Clifford’s passion
3/22/2023
25:39
In this week’s episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, assistant coach Bob Beyer joins the pod for a 10-minute chat. We discuss precisely what he does as a member of Steve Clifford's coaching staff, the importance of player development and how it’s changed in his 18 years in the league, his favorite NBA memory and why it drives and motives him with the Hornets, Clifford's burning passion to bring a winner to Charlotte and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 36: JT Thor stops by to explains how he’s gained confidence in his second season
3/15/2023
23:53
In the latest episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, JT Thor sits down for nearly 10 minutes. We discuss his growth in his second season, how getting additional playing time of late is helping him gain even more confidence, why his selfless approach has caught the eye of coach Steve Clifford, what he enjoys doing most off the court and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 35: Gordon Hayward on Hornets' injury-plagued season and his time in Charlotte
3/2/2023
25:02
In this week’s episode, The QC Hornets' Nest catches up with Gordon Hayward. We discuss the ups and downs of the Hornets’ injury-plagued campaign with LaMelo Ball being out for the season, reflections on his two-plus years with the franchise, what he enjoys most about Charlotte, which of the team’s young players excites him most and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 34: Steve Clifford on a needed All-Star break, LaMelo and more
2/16/2023
25:16
In this week’s episode, Steve Clifford gives The Qc Hornets' Nest a few minutes. The Hornets coach discusses how much his team needs this All-Star break, the biggest improvement he’s seen from LaMelo Ball in his third year, who, if anybody, has surprised him this season, what he wants to see from the players during their final 22 games and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 33: Trade deadline chatter and catching up with Nick Richards
2/7/2023
24:36
In this week’s episode of The QC Hornets' Nest, Nick Richards stops by to chat about the ebbs and flows of his third season, what he specifically worked on in the offseason to make such a leap growth-wise this year, potentially getting more playing time over the season’s final 20-plus games, his thoughts on rookie Mark Williams, his favorite moment as a pro so far and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 32: Bubba Wallace makes a pit stop to discuss LaMelo and the Hornets
1/27/2023
23:57
In this week’s episode, NASCAR driver and 23XI Racing's Bubba Wallace joined The QC Hornets' Nest to discuss the time he teamed up with Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels for some hoops action after a recent practice, his favorite Hornets memory, how LaMelo Ball is already larger than life in Charlotte and Michael Jordan’s competitiveness as an owner on the track and basketball court. And, oh yeah, we get into a little NASCAR talk, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 31: Five good minutes with Dennis Smith Jr. Oh, and more injuries
1/19/2023
24:53
Dennis Smith Jr. takes a seat for five good minutes and chats about his season and the emotions he’s dealt with while he was injured. He also describes what it’s like to finally play alongside LaMelo Ball after all the anticipation, what he enjoys most about playing for coach Steve Clifford, goals for the rest of the season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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41 Episodes

Episode 40: Recapping exit interviews and looking ahead to the offseason

Episode 39: Discussing Bryce McGowens, Kai Jones and more with Greensboro coach Jordan Surenkamp

Episode 38: Catching up with Eric Collins, the Hornets' TV play-by-play voice

Episode 37: Hornets assistant Bob Beyer expands on player development, Steve Clifford’s passion

Episode 36: JT Thor stops by to explains how he’s gained confidence in his second season

Episode 35: Gordon Hayward on Hornets' injury-plagued season and his time in Charlotte

Episode 34: Steve Clifford on a needed All-Star break, LaMelo and more

Episode 33: Trade deadline chatter and catching up with Nick Richards

Episode 32: Bubba Wallace makes a pit stop to discuss LaMelo and the Hornets

Episode 31: Five good minutes with Dennis Smith Jr. Oh, and more injuries