The Queen City Collective
By The Queen City Collective
The Queen City CollectiveSep 06, 2021
37: Panthers 53-Man Roster Breakdown/Analysis & A New Co-Host
Joined by new Queen City Collective member Shawn Simmons, the new duo spends the entire episode going through every position group on the Carolina Panthers' roster, discussing each unit's outlook and some of the moves leaving more to be desired amongst fans. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective.
36: Terry Rozier Extension, Deshaun Watson Rumors W/ 'Nata Edwards
Joined by wfae producer and 1/2 of the Locked on Hornets podcast 'Nata Edwards (@NataTheScribe), Owen starts with Terry Rozier extension talks after over a week's worth of time to let the max deal sink in. The two also dive into some lineup ideas, LiAngelo Ball, and Charlotte's chances of seeing another Eastern Conference foe take a step back. To round out the episode, 'Nata helps Owen breakdown the recent rumor that the Carolina Panthers were one of two teams "close" to a trade for Houston Texans' QB Deshaun Watson. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective.
Follow Locked on Hornets: @LockedonHornets
'Nata's LOH co-host: @WalkerMehl
35: Rod Boone and Stanley McClover
With two guests on this week's episode, Owen is joined in the first half by Rod Boone (@rod_boone) of Sports Illustrated's allhornets.com, starting with talk about LiAngelo Ball's chances of making the roster. No Terry Rozier extension talk except in the hypothetical world as this interview was pre-recorded one day before the breaking news, but Rod helps Owen hit on almost every major Hornets' offseason talking point. On the back half of the episode, Owen is joined by Stanley McClover (@smmccloverjr), former Carolina Panthers defensive end and brother of current Panthers defensive end Brian Burns. AKA HypemanLoochie by Panthers fans, Stanley talks Preseason game two with Owen, as well as playing with Julius Peppers, Jon Beason, and plenty more Panther greats before even getting to Brian Burns himself. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective and stay tuned into our website for in-depth written team coverage thequeencitycollective.com
Stanley McClover Interview Timestamp: 53:15
34: Hornets Roundup & Almost Calling J.T. Ibe's Hit W/ Walker Mehl
Joined by repeat guest of the show Walker Mehl (@WalkerMehl), cohost of Locked On Hornets and on-air personality for SportsCenter CLT and 730 The Game in Charlotte, Owen has a lot of topics to run through. Owen and Walker start with Hornets talk, rehashing everything from finalized Devonte' Graham details to Kelly Oubre joining the Hornets and HC James Borrego's extension. Talking Panthers on the backend of the episode, topics include rehashing left tackle problems, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, as well as the Panthers' joint practices and unforeseen wide receiver competition. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective.
33: Hornets Free Agency W/ Brian Geisinger
In an all Hornets edition, Owen (@owattersonSI) is joined by 1/4 of Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod's Brian Geisinger (bgeis_bird) to discuss everything from Devonte' Graham's departure and what it will mean for James Bouknight's rookie year impact to Lauri Markkanen's (almost) fit with the Hornets. Owen and Brian also briefly touch on Kelly Oubre Jr. before his name was official in Charlotte. More FA talk to come next Monday! Follow us on Twitter @TheQCCollective pod and check out our website, thequeencitycollective.com. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast if you'd like to help us grow.
32: Sam Perley and Antwan Staley
After a big NBA Draft haul for the Charlotte Hornets, hornets.com's Sam Perley (@sam_perley) joins the show with Owen (@owattersonSI) to talk about each of the draft picks on Thursday night and their fit in Charlotte next to budding superstar LaMelo Ball. On the back half of today, Antwan Staley (@antwanstaley), Winston-Salem native and former contributor for The Riot Report joins to discuss all things Panthers while Owen gives some observations from the first week of training camp. Follow the show on Twitter @TheQCCollective and rate/subscribe to the show wherever you can listen.
31: Panthers TE Colin Thompson, NBA Draft, Cam Reddish Trade Thoughts W/ Div B, NHL Expansion Draft
Covering 3/4's of the Carolina pro teams today, Owen is joined to start the show by Div Bhansali (@statcenter) to discuss remaining NBA Draft targets for Charlotte at pick No. 11 and the idea of trading back in the draft, including thoughts on a potential Cam Reddish acquisition from Atlanta. In the second portion of the show, Panthers tight end Colin Thompson calls Owen on his drive to training camp in Spartanburg and discusses everything from his offseason prep, time at Florida/Temple, Texas and Oklahoma, and new quarterback Sam Darnold. To finish off the show, Owen is joined by all three of thequeencitycollective.com's Carolina Hurricanes contributors to discuss all things Hurricanes offseason with the conclusion of the Seattle Kraken NHL Expansion Draft. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective.
30: Moton Extension, Miguel Ramirez Appointed Manager, NBA Finals, Draft W/ Mark Schindler
29: NBA Draft, Hornets' Center, Wing Problems W/ Richie Randall
Joined by 1/3 of Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod's Richie Randall on this week's episode, Owen (@owattersonSI) and Richie (@RichieRandall) discuss NBA draft prospects starting with Tennessee's Keon Johnson and FSU's Scottie Barnes while ending with Davion Mitchell and how he could relieve the stress of bringing back either Malik Monk or Devonte' Graham in RFA. Owen and Richie also dive into Richaun Holmes as well as other potential fixes for the Hornets down low in free agency. Follow Buzz Beat (@BuzzBeatPod) on Twitter for constant Charlotte Hornets updates and analysis. Follow both other members of Buzz Beat as well: @QCHSpencer and @bgeis_bird.
28: Alaina Getzenburg and Sam Perley
In a full return for The Queen City Collective, host Owen Watterson is joined by Alaina Getzenburg, Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer, for the first half of the show. Owen and Alaina touch on almost everything Panthers heading into training camp at Wofford, including new QB Sam Darnold and an ever-changing offensive line in front of him. The second half of episode 28 sees Sam Perley of hornets.com join Owen to talk Hornets offseason and little NBA playoffs. With certain offseason topics of controversy like the NBA Draft unable to be discussed in-depth, Sam helps Owen see the bigger picture of why Charlotte can't concern themselves too highly with the health of Gordon Hayward heading into his second year in the Queen City. Follow Alaina (@agetzenburg) and Sam (@sam_perley) both on Twitter for even more coverage of your favorite teams, and follow our website and podcast @TheQCCollective. Find written content every day: thequeencitycollective.com
27: More Finalized Hayward Talk w/ Keith Smith
Keith Smith , NBA writer for Yahoo Sports, CelticsBlog, and RealGM joins Owen on the show today to talk some more (yes, more) Gordon Hayward. Keith gives some insight into all the different angles before Hayward came to Charlotte, as well as the hiatus to the details of the sign and trade. Keith and Owen also touch on Kemba Walker, Lamelo Ball and his fit beside Hayward, and even Cody Zeller. Don't forget to rate, review, or follow the podcast wherever you are listening. Check below for links to check out Keith and his work.
Keith's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA
Yahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/author/keith-smith/
CelticsBlog: https://www.celticsblog.com/
RealGM: https://basketball.realgm.com/news/analysis/author/211/Keith-P-Smith
26: Panthers Blow It Against Minnesota + Hornets Pre Season w/ Keven Myrick & Filippo Barresi
Owen is joined in two different segments by two different guests today to talk both Panthers and Hornets. Keven Myrick, host of the Preach Kev Preach w/ Rashad Podcast and Vikings loyalist, joins Owen in the first part of the show to discuss Sunday's game and the rest of the season moving forward for Carolina. Filippo Barresi, Italian Hornets Purist and writer for The Shot, joins the back half of the episode to talk even more Hornets offseason as well.
Keven: https://twitter.com/Pastor_KevyKev
Filippo: https://twitter.com/BarresiFilippo4
The Prophets Pod: https://twitter.com/TheProphetsPod
Also Check Out Filippo's Work Here: https://www.the-shot.it/category/nba/hornets/
Links to Preach Kev Preach w/ Rashad:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4eyplgQOWY8dNuyJa6O7z0?si=_rao7m4tQvCUdTWQCEOfgg
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-kev-preach-w-rashad/id1393909292
25: Delayed Hayward Details w/ Walker Mehl
Walker Mehl of Locked on Hornets joins Owen on the show today to discuss the 4 year, 120 million contract signed by Gordon Hayward to play with the Charlotte Hornets. Owen and Walker discuss the delayed details of the Hayward deal, as well as possible sign and trade destinations in a potential deal with the Boston Celtics. The two also discuss possible rotation clog up with Rozier staying, and predict opening night lineups. Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe to The Queen City Collective wherever you are listening.
Follow Walker and the LOH crew below:
https://twitter.com/WalkerMehl
https://twitter.com/NataTheScribe
https://twitter.com/DougBransonLOH
https://twitter.com/LockedOnHornets
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-hornets-daily-podcast-on-the-charlotte-hornets/id995386468?i=1000500249462
https://open.spotify.com/show/7I36ePZYSXGp0E9Rvms1GZ?si=oh-ybjEzQDehBA_pidlA0w
24: NBA Draft Recap with Spencer Percy
Owen is joined in this episode by 1/3 of Buzz Beat in Spencer Percy. Spencer and Owen discuss the selection of Lamelo Ball and his immediate impact in Charlotte, as well as Lamelo's immediate impact to the teammates surrounding him. Also discussed are all 3 2nd round picks by the Hornets as well as overall draft grades.
Links for Spencer Percy and Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod:
https://twitter.com/QCHspencer
https://twitter.com/BuzzBeatPod
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buzz-beat-a-charlotte-hornets-pod/id1179393899
https://open.spotify.com/show/0sDubdkiZr9dpFJywoykSU?si=5t7qObhgRi-18yDkLgDrTg
23: Final Pre NBA Draft Thoughts with Lee Branscome of Which Carolina
In the first episode back for TQCC, Owen brings on Lee Branscome, co host of the Which Carolina Podcast (@WhichCarolina) and NBA Draft contributor for Hoops Prospects (@HoopsProspects) to give some of their final thoughts on the upcoming NBA Draft on November 18th. Tune in for talk about all three top prospects: Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and Lamelo Ball. The two also discuss the rest of the lottery, as well as sleeper picks and predictions for Wednesday night.
22: Cam Newton Given Permission to Seek a Trade Partner
Owen jumps into the breaking news of the Carolina Panthers deciding to move on from Cam Newton in rough fashion. Owen also discusses the news of the Panthers adding QB Teddy Bridgewater shortly after deciding to move on from Cam Newton.
21: NBA Suspends Season Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Owen dives into the recent news about the suspension of the NBA season, as well as the impact of COVID-19 and how the league should move forward.
20: Panthers Offseason Big Show with John Ellis
Owen dives into to all of the recent Panthers offseason hot topics with John Ellis, managing editor of One Panther Place. Topics discussed include Cam Newton, Free Agency targets, James Bradberry, David Tepper, and potential draft targets.
19: Hornets Head to Atlanta to Face Injury Riddled Hawks
Owen dives into his game preview for Monday nights Hornets game vs the Atlanta Hawks.
18: Panthers Shopping Trai Turner + Hornets vs Spurs Preview
Owen dives into the recent news of the Carolina Panthers shopping star right guard Trai Turner, as well as giving a preview for Tuesday's game between the Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs at Spectrum Center.
17: Interview With Buzz Beat's Richie Randall
Owen brings an interview with Richie Randall, the co-host of the Charlotte Hornets podcast Buzz Beat. Richie and Owen dive into multiple Hornets topics of discussion including Malik Monk, the future of Graham and Rozier, as well as potential draft prospects for Charlotte.
16: Friday Night Hoops: Hornets Win on the Road in Toronto
Owen dives into the Hornets 99-96 road victory vs the Toronto Raptors Friday night at Scotiabank Arena.
15: Malik Monk Suspension + Hornets vs Knicks Recap
Owen dives into the recent news of Guard Malik Monk's indefinite suspension, as well as the Hornets 107-101 victory Wednesday night vs the New York Knicks.
14: Matt Rhule Says Cam is Staying + Hornets Take on Knicks after Getting Blasted by Indy
Owen dives into Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule's recent NFL Combine press conference where he finally speaks on Cam Newton, and will also give a recap of the recent blowout loss suffered by the Charlotte Hornets at the hands of the Indiana Pacers and will also give a preview and prediction for the Hornets Wednesday game at home vs the New York Knicks.
13: Hornets vs Pacers Preview
Owen gets into the Tuesday night matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and discusses Key Matchups, as well as who he thinks will come out victorious in the final game between these two teams in the regular season.
12: Hornets Future and Finishing Season + Cam Newton and Panthers Saga
Owen dives into how he thinks the Hornets should view the rest of this season, as well as the future of their youngsters as well as talking about the ongoing saga between quarterback Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers.
Hornets vs Kings Recap + Previews For Panthers-Titans and Hornets-Warriors
Owen gives his recap of the Charlotte Hornets 118-111 win in Sacramento Wednesday night, and also gives previews for a pivotal game for the Carolina Panthers Sunday vs Tennessee, and the Hornets game vs Golden State in the last game of their west coast road trip Saturday night.
Panthers vs 49ers + Hornets vs Clippers Recaps
Owen goes over a brutal loss for the Panthers at Levi Stadium this past Sunday, as well as recapping the Hornets Monday night game against the LA Clippers finishing off their back to back in Staples Center.
Charlotte Hornets Week One Game Recaps
Owen goes over the Charlotte Hornets first weeks worth of games, including an opening night win against Chicago, and losses against the Timberwolves and Lakers.
Panthers vs Buccaneers Preview + Hornets Second Preseason Game vs Miami
Owen gets into his preview for the second and final matchup with division rival Tampa Bay in London, and his review and takeaways from the Hornets second preseason loss to the Miami Heat.
Panthers vs Jaguars Recap + Takeaways From Hornets First Preseason Game Vs Boston
Owen dives into his recap of the Panthers victory on Sunday vs the Jacksonville Jaguars and his takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets very first preseason game in Boston in a losing affair, 107-106.
Panthers vs Texans Game Recap
Owen dives into the Panthers 16-10 win vs the Houston Texans this past Sunday and breaks down the continued success of the Panthers defense, along with the offensive struggles for the Carolina Panthers in Houston.
Panthers vs Cardinals Game Recap + Cam Newton's Health and Future
Owen dives into his review for the recent week 3 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals, and also gets into Cam Newton's health and what his future with the team should look like.
Panthers vs Buccaneers TNF Game Preview
Owen goes over some of the history between the Bucs and Panthers along with key matchups for the game, as well as keys to winning the game for the Carolina Panthers in the quest for their first win of the 2019-2020 NFL season.
Panthers vs Rams Game Recap
Owen goes over the key factors that led to the Carolina Panthers falling just short against the Los Angeles Rams this past Sunday and what the Panthers did well, and also what they need to improve on moving forward.
Panthers vs Rams Game Preview and Prediction
Owen previews and predicts the outcome for the upcoming week one clash between the home team Carolina Panthers vs the defending NFC Champion Los Angeles Rams.
Panthers 53 Man Roster Recap, + Miles Bridges, Malik Monk, and James Borrego Talk
Owen (@owen_watterson) gives his thoughts on the newly announced Carolina Panthers 53 man roster, along with talk about Terry Rozier's contract, Miles Bridges' potential, a possible make or break year for Malik Monk, and James Borrego's future in Charlotte