In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Dave Canales talking about the interior offensive line struggles, Charles Lee saying the Hornets are going to shock some people this season and Kirk Herbstreit praising Pat McAfee's new album.

In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Dave Canales talking about the interior offensive line struggles, Charles Lee saying the Hornets are going to shock some people this season and Kirk Herbstreit praising Pat McAfee's new album.

Wes & Walker- Live Wire

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In the final hour of the show, the guys give you their expectations for Darren Waller and tell you who been standing out in the preseason so far, react to some of the best audio in sports on the Live Wire and walk it off by telling you 'What's on Tap' tonight in local sports.

In the final hour of the show, the guys give you their expectations for Darren Waller and tell you who been standing out in the preseason so far, react to some of the best audio in sports on the Live Wire and walk it off by telling you 'What's on Tap' tonight in local sports.

Wes & Walker Hour 3: Expectations for Waller and Live Wire

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The guys take a look back at what went wrong for Clemson last season and discuss what they make of Cade Klubnik's career now that it is in the books.

The guys take a look back at what went wrong for Clemson last season and discuss what they make of Cade Klubnik's career now that it is in the books.

Wes & Walker 2026 Team Weeks- Clemson 2025 Recap

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In the second hour of the show, the guys look back to a rough 2025 season for Clemson, talk about whether or not Bryce's hype train was halted by the performance he had on Saturday and tell you how much they are panicking after Saturday about the Panthers.

In the second hour of the show, the guys look back to a rough 2025 season for Clemson, talk about whether or not Bryce's hype train was halted by the performance he had on Saturday and tell you how much they are panicking after Saturday about the Panthers.

Wes & Walker Hour 2: Clemson 2025 Recap and Bryce's Hype Train Halted

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In the first hour of the show, the guys give you their initial reactions to the Panthers rough showing against the Bills, discuss some of the overreactions that are coming out of this game and look at the Dennis Schroder addition for the Hornets.

In the first hour of the show, the guys give you their initial reactions to the Panthers rough showing against the Bills, discuss some of the overreactions that are coming out of this game and look at the Dennis Schroder addition for the Hornets.

Wes & Walker Hour 1: Panthers Flop Against the Bills

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The guys are joined by Sam Farber, radio voice of the Charlotte Hornets, to discuss the schedule that was released yesterday, how it sets up for them early in the season and who he thinks fans should be talking more about.

The guys are joined by Sam Farber, radio voice of the Charlotte Hornets, to discuss the schedule that was released yesterday, how it sets up for them early in the season and who he thinks fans should be talking more about.

Wes & Walker- Sam Farber

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The guys roll through a difficult schedule for the South Carolina Gamecocks and tell you if they bounce back from last season.

The guys roll through a difficult schedule for the South Carolina Gamecocks and tell you if they bounce back from last season.

Wes & Walker 2026 Team Weeks- South Carolina Schedule Breakdown

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South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer joins the show to talk about Kendall Briles' new offense, how it is meshing with LaNorris Sellers and what the messaging is for this year after last season.

South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer joins the show to talk about Kendall Briles' new offense, how it is meshing with LaNorris Sellers and what the messaging is for this year after last season.

Wes & Walker- Shane Beamer

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In the final hour of the show, the guys close out their predictions for South Carolina this season, talk with Sam Farber about the Hornets schedule that was released yesterday and walk it off with predictions for the Panthers preseason game with the Bills.

In the final hour of the show, the guys close out their predictions for South Carolina this season, talk with Sam Farber about the Hornets schedule that was released yesterday and walk it off with predictions for the Panthers preseason game with the Bills.

Wes & Walker Hour 3: South Carolina Pick 'Em Conclusion and Sam Farber

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In the second hour of the show, the guys talk with Shane Beamer about his South Carolina team as the season approaches, pick the first six games of the South Carolina season and give you the bare minimums for Panthers defensive players this season.

In the second hour of the show, the guys talk with Shane Beamer about his South Carolina team as the season approaches, pick the first six games of the South Carolina season and give you the bare minimums for Panthers defensive players this season.

Wes & Walker Hour 2: South Carolina Pick 'Em and Defensive Bare Minimums

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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.

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.

Wes & Walker” on Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ,  Monday through Friday, 12pm – 3pm.  “Wes & Walker” is the combination of Charlotteans Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl.

Wes & Walker Show

Wes & Walker” on Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ, Monday through Friday, 12pm – 3pm. “Wes & Walker” is the combination of Charlotteans Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl.

Wes &amp; Walker” on Sports Radio 92.7 WFNZ, Monday through Friday, 12pm – 3pm. “Wes &amp; Walker” is the combination of Charlotteans Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl.

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