Wes & Walker Show
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Urban One • News, Sports
Wes & Walker Show
Urban One • News, Sports
Urban One • News, Sports

About

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

  • Wes & Walker- Live Wire
    In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Jay Williams telling you why the critics of Jon Scheyer are ridiculous, Coach K saying he couldn't sleep after Duke's loss on Sunday and Seth Greenberg explaining why Dan Hurley's interaction with the official was nothing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Campus Corner
    In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys debate which college hoops team in the state has the most basketball pressure next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 3: Tourney Pain Index
    In the final hour of the show, the guys look at where the local teams sit on ESPN's NCAA Tournament Pain Index, react to some of the best audio in the world of college basketball and walk it off with predictions for tonight's Hornets game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 2: Most to Prove and Pro Day Stock Reports
    In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss which Tobacco Road hoops team has more to prove next season, give you updates on some key draft targets for the Panthers after their pro days and talk about The Athletic's Top 25 CFB Players of the 2000s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 1: Hornets Standings Check and Jonathan Brooks Expectations
    In the first hour of the show, the guys talk about where the Hornets stand in the Eastern Conference standings and how far they could climb, tell you where their expectation levels are for Jonathan Brooks this season and break down Matt Miller's 7-round mock from a Panthers perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Live Wire
    In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Seth Greenberg's comments on Will Wade's move back to LSU, Doug Gottlieb's remarks on Tommy Lloyd and UNC and Duke's radio call of the loss to UConn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Campus Corner
    In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys tell you which program has underachieved more in recent years between Duke and UNC and debate if Duke is the most talented team in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Randolph Childress
    The guys welcome in Randolph Childress, college basketball analyst for ESPN and the Field of 68, as they discuss Duke's heartbreaking loss to UConn, the Tar Heels' head coaching search and Will Wade's departure from NC State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 3: More on Hornets Rough Weekend and Live Wire
    In the final hour of the show, the guys further discuss the rough weekend from the Hornets and what it means for them, react to some of the best audio in the world of local college basketball on the Live Wire and walk it off by telling you about the Keep Pounding Classic for this year being announced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 2: Underachievers and Hornets Reality Check
    In the second hour of the show, the guys tell you which program has underachieved more in recent years: UNC or Duke, talk with Randolph Childress about the Triangle area college hoops storylines and discuss if this weekend was a reality check for the Hornets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 1: Duke Chokes Again
    In the first hour of the show, the guys give their initial reactions to Duke blowing a 19-point lead to UConn to lose in the Elite 8, tell you which coach has underachieved more between Scheyer and Hubert Davis and discuss what changes Duke needs to make to have success in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Will Palaszczuk
    Will Palaszczuk, the play-by-play voice of Charlotte FC and Hornets and Panthers postgame host for WFNZ, joins the show to talk about the Hornets' big win last night and Charlotte FC's recent success, including a blowout win over NY Red Bulls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Joe Giglio
    The guys are joined by Joe Giglio, co-host of the Ovies & Giglio Podcast, as they discuss the way that Will Wade departed NC State and where the Wolfpack go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 3: Joe Giglio and Willie P
    In the final hour of the show, the guys talk with Joe Giglio about Will Wade's exit at NC State, chat with Willie P about the Hornets' win and Charlotte FC's recent success and walk it off by making their predictions for Duke's weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Campus Corner
    In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys discuss whether or not NC State is better off without Will Wade, tell you if NC State fans deserved this and give you their top candidate to replace Wade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 2: Super Stuffed Pop Tarts
    In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss whether or not Will Wade leaving is actually the best thing for NC State, talk about where Cameron Boozer's freshman season ranks all-time and tell you how important it is that Duke wins tonight for Jon Scheyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- John Fanta
    The guys welcome in John Fanta, broadcaster for NBC Sports and NBA TV, to discuss the Hornets success this season, the matchup that Duke has tonight with St. John's and the local coaching chaos that has happened in the Triangle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker Hour 1: Hornets Beat the Knicks and John Fanta
    In the first hour of the show, the guys talk about the Hornets' victory over the Knicks last night, chat with John Fanta about the Hornets and the Triangle area college hoops storylines and look at where Hornets players sit in The Ringer's top 100.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Campus Corner
    In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys preview the Sweet 16 by talking about the game they are most excited for tonight and giving you their biggest upsets for tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Wes & Walker- Fire or Fizzle
    In this edition of Fire or Fizzle, Wes tells you if certain Sweet 16/Elite 8 moments are fire or fizzle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.