In the first hour of the show, the guys give you their initial thoughts on the Panthers official 2026 schedule and make their game-by-game predictions for the Panthers first 12 games of the season.

In the first hour of the show, the guys give you their initial thoughts on the Panthers official 2026 schedule and make their game-by-game predictions for the Panthers first 12 games of the season.

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 Hour 1: Schedule Takeaways and Panthers Pick 'Em

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In the final hour of the show, the guys pick the final five games of the season and discuss their final records, tell you what they expect Bryce to do this season to go along with their record projections and make their picks for tonight's NBA playoff action.

In the final hour of the show, the guys pick the final five games of the season and discuss their final records, tell you what they expect Bryce to do this season to go along with their record projections and make their picks for tonight's NBA playoff action.

Wes & Walker Hour 3: Panthers Pick 'Em and Bryce Expectations

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In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys tell you their grades for Michael Malone's first offseason with the Tar Heels, talk about Matt Able continuing to shine in the NBA Draft Combine and congratulate a local basketball player that will walk on at Duke.

In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys tell you their grades for Michael Malone's first offseason with the Tar Heels, talk about Matt Able continuing to shine in the NBA Draft Combine and congratulate a local basketball player that will walk on at Duke.

Wes & Walker- Campus Corner

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In the second hour of the show, the guys talk about the latest additions for the Tar Heels to their hoops roster, tell you which stretches of the season will test the Panthers offense and defense the most and break down the schedule release videos around the league.

In the second hour of the show, the guys talk about the latest additions for the Tar Heels to their hoops roster, tell you which stretches of the season will test the Panthers offense and defense the most and break down the schedule release videos around the league.

Wes & Walker Hour 2: Schedule Tests the Panthers

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Wes & Walker Hour 1: Schedule Takeaways and Panthers Pick 'Em

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