Episodes

  • What will the Panthers do at tackle after the Turk Wharton injury?

    What will the Panthers do at tackle after the Turk Wharton injury?
    May 20 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow offer thoughts on what the Turk Wharton injury means for the team (0:50) and whether a free agent option makes sense (9:05) Then, they go over some of the favorite match-ups (11:10) and least favorite match-ups (15:10) from last week's schedule release before outlining the OTA battles to watch (18:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Early rookie minicamp impressions + Big injury return news

    Early rookie minicamp impressions + Big injury return news
    May 13 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow give their impressions from the first days of rookie minicamp (0:35) and dig into the Haynes King/Taysom Hill comparisons (8:20). Then, they go over some comments that Dave Canales made about the nickel cornerback position next season (19:08) and offer updates on injured players Jonathon Brooks, Robert Hunt and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Which UDFAs have best chance to make the team + Aaron Hall joins the show

    Which UDFAs have best chance to make the team + Aaron Hall joins the show
    May 6 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow have a conversation about UDFA signing Haynes King (1:05) before digging into the other signings and who could make the team out of camp (11:15). Then, Panthers UDFA Aaron Hall joins the show to talk about playing for his home state team (19:15) before the guys finish up by looking at a potential free agent pick up for Carolina (34:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Grading the Carolina Panthers' draft class + Sam Hecht joins the show

    Grading the Carolina Panthers' draft class + Sam Hecht joins the show
    Apr 29 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down the entire NFL Draft class for the Panthers, starting with 19th overall pick Monroe Freeling (2:15). Then, Panthers 5th round pick Sam Hecht joins the show to talk about his journey to the NFL (20:45) before the guys finish up the draft class and also discuss impact from the team's UDFA signings (31:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Where do the Panthers go on draft night? + Eli Stowers joins the show

    Where do the Panthers go on draft night? + Eli Stowers joins the show
    Apr 22 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down how the team sets the table at the NFL Draft this week (4:00) as well as ask whether or not they go WR or TE early. (17:30) Then, Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers joins the show (21:20) before the guys talk about Mike's new mock draft to close the show. (36:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Could Panthers draft a WR in first round again? Plus Mitchell Evans joins

    Could Panthers draft a WR in first round again? Plus Mitchell Evans joins
    Apr 15 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down what Dan Morgan said in his pre-draft press conference (1:29), plus an exclusive interview with tight end Mitchell Evans (14:02). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Al Wallace joins the show and says these Panthers remind him of the 2000s teams

    Al Wallace joins the show and says these Panthers remind him of the 2000s teams
    Apr 8 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporter Alex Zietlow and columnist Scott Fowler discuss the best draft nights in Panthers history and a position the team doesn't need to add to in a few weeks (1:20). Then, they are joined by Panthers legend Al Wallace to discuss the upcoming draft, how last year's team should cede to even better results this year and Al's path to the NFL (9:05). Finally, Alex and Scott give grades to the first two drafts under Panthers GM Dan Morgan (35:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Dave Canales updates from Jonathan Brooks to new defense look + Sam Martin joins the show

    Dave Canales updates from Jonathan Brooks to new defense look + Sam Martin joins the show
    Apr 1 2026
    Charlotte Observer's Carolina Panthers beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow talk about Mike's recent catch up with Dave Canales and what he said about Jonathon Brooks' role for next season (1:50), what could happen at the center position (4:10), and whether or not we could see a new look on defense (7:15). Then, they are joined by punter Sam Martin to chat about re-signing with Carolina, the art of the onside kick and his memories at App State (10:25). Finally, Mike and Alex ask each other what lowkey draft need the Panthers should consider targeting. (29:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins