The guys welcome in Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News, to discuss the disastrous start to the season for the Tar Heels and Clemson Tigers and preview some of the significant games on the schedule in the ACC this weekend.

The guys welcome in Bill Bender, college football writer for the Sporting News, to discuss the disastrous start to the season for the Tar Heels and Clemson Tigers and preview some of the significant games on the schedule in the ACC this weekend.

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.

Wes & Walker

Wes & Walker- Bill Bender

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In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to some of Matt Simms saying Bryce needs to play well down the stretch to hold on to his job, Greg McElroy talking ACC chaos and JJ Watt discussing the ESPN and YouTube TV dispute.

In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to some of Matt Simms saying Bryce needs to play well down the stretch to hold on to his job, Greg McElroy talking ACC chaos and JJ Watt discussing the ESPN and YouTube TV dispute.

Wes & Walker- Live Wire

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In the final hour of the show, the guys talk with Hunter Bailey about everything Charlotte 49ers and Kon Knueppel, react to some of the best audio in sports on the Live Wire and walk it off with predictions for tonight's local college basketball games.

In the final hour of the show, the guys talk with Hunter Bailey about everything Charlotte 49ers and Kon Knueppel, react to some of the best audio in sports on the Live Wire and walk it off with predictions for tonight's local college basketball games.

Wes & Walker Hour 3: Hunter Bailey and Live Wire

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The guys welcome in Hunter Bailey, beat writer for the Charlotte 49ers and Charlotte Hornets for the Charlotte Observer and co-host of the Highway 49 Podcast, to talk about the Battle for the Hornets Nest trophy, the Niners latest loss in football and Kon Knueppel's hot start to his Hornets career.

The guys welcome in Hunter Bailey, beat writer for the Charlotte 49ers and Charlotte Hornets for the Charlotte Observer and co-host of the Highway 49 Podcast, to talk about the Battle for the Hornets Nest trophy, the Niners latest loss in football and Kon Knueppel's hot start to his Hornets career.

Wes & Walker- Hunter Bailey

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Wes & Walker- Bill Bender

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