Over nearly 30 years at The Charlotte Observer, columnist Scott Fowler has built an unparalleled rolodex of hardwood heroes, gridiron greats, hall-of-fame coaches, and sports media luminaries throughout the region. Now, thanks to access fans won’t get anywhere else, Fowler sits down with icons from the area — including Muggsy Bogues, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jay Bilas, and more — to hear the unfiltered, untold stories of their journeys to becoming Sports Legends of the Carolinas.
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Join Hornets YouTuber Darian Thomas (AKA Trust and Buzz) to provide you with analysis and insight on LaMelo Ball and the rest of the squad.
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My name is Allison Kugel, and over the past decade, I’ve interviewed hundreds of celebrities and public figures. My interviews are revealing, fun, and above all else, human. I’ve had a front row seat with some of the most accomplished people on this planet, and it’s truly been a gift; a gift I now want to share with you through this podcast. I’ll be interviewing some amazing artists and pop culture figures, and including some of my signature questions, like, “What did you come into this life ...
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Half Serious. Half Bull$#*t. Join Andy & Trevor as they discuss sports culture, and other random topics. From LeBron talk to best chicken sandwiches, you never know on Half & Half!
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JDHD is the podcast for lawyers with ADHD (whether they know they have it or not). Hosted by Marshall Lichty—a lawyer, consultant, coach, and author with ADHD—this twice-weekly podcast shares Marshall's tips from his journey as a sometimes-struggling lawyer, always-creative thinker, usually-awesome dad, and passionate writer and consultant. JDHD brings you interviews with therapists, coaches, and healthcare professionals, productivity and time-management experts, and lawyers who live the ADD ...
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Julius Peppers, a fearsome pass-rushing defensive end, was one of the greatest Carolina Panther players ever. We caught up with Peppers at his home in Coral Gables, Fla., where he lives with his wife and children. He is preparing for a big weekend -- on Aug. 3rd, Peppers will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was elected in his fir…
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It’s almost time for the Summer Olympics to take over the sports world, as it does every four years. The opening ceremonies are July 26th in Paris. And so for the first time in the three seasons of “Sports Legends of the Carolinas,” we went poolside to have a a candid conversation with Olympic swimmer and two-time gold medalist Cullen Jones. Former…
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In North Carolina’s mountains, a football coach named Jerry Moore led Appalachian State to new heights two decades ago. Now 84, Moore coached the Mountaineers from 1989-2012 and built a dynasty in Boone, N.C. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, he directed the Mountaineers all the way to the top of the mountain, winning three straight national titles at the FC…
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Long before he became one of the biggest names in footwear, Stan Smith dazzled on the tennis court. Smith, 77, is a tennis hall of famer who won both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in the early 1970s and was once ranked as the world’s No. 1 tennis player. He grew up in California but has lived for more than 50 years in Hilton Head, S.C., where he rema…
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Jimmie Johnson is, without question, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. Three drivers rank at the very top of the all-time NASCAR Cup series champion standings, each with seven season titles apiece. They are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Johnson. Of those three legends, Johnson is the only one who won five titles consecutively,…
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Muggsy Bogues remains the shortest player ever to play in the NBA, at 5-foot-3. Bogues stayed in the league for 14 years, most notably as the point guard for the exciting Charlotte Hornets teams of the 1990s that also starred Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning and Dell Curry. At age 57, he still lives in the Charlotte area today. We sat down in Bogues’…
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While Dell Curry is now known in public mostly for being the father of two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steph Curry, he had his own stellar NBA career. Known for his three-point sharpshooting at a time when the NBA was far less enamored with that long-distance shot, the elder Curry had a 16-year NBA career that included 10 years as a player for th…
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#63 "What Dreams May Come," "Somewhere In Time," Bill & Ted" Film Producer Talks True Love & the Afterlife
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As the NFL Draft approaches, the Carolina Panthers can only hope to hit a second-round home run like they did with Muhsin Muhammad. The Panthers hold two high second-round picks — the 33rd and 39th overall — in the draft that starts April 25. In 1996, Muhammad was a promising wide receiver out of Michigan State that Carolina nabbed with the 43rd ov…
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Ahead of the Women's Final Four, in this special rebroadcast episode (originally aired on October 5th, 2022), Scott Fowler sits down with legendary USC coaching legend Dawn Staley. Dawn Staley, star of this week’s episode of “Sports Legends of the Carolinas,” has had one of the most sensational careers in women’s basketball history. Currently the h…
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Alonzo Mourning would have become the greatest player in Charlotte Hornets history — if he had only stuck around. Mourning played his first three NBA seasons with Charlotte after the Hornets drafted him No. 2 overall in 1992. He quickly turned into an intimidating, 6-foot-10 star for a Charlotte team on the rise. His scowl could scare you. His dunk…
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Reaction To Jeff Peterson Press Conference
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The Charlotte Hornets hold their press conference for the new Vice President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson. Jeff said a lot of good things but some of these talking pints, we've heard before. What makes this time different? In this episode we discuss the difference between the old regime and the new.…
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In Gastonia, Leonard Hamilton remembers restaurants he wasn’t allowed to come inside due to his skin color. He sat in the balcony of a movie theater because Blacks weren’t allowed to sit downstairs. He drank from one water fountain; whites drank from another. With the help of faith and family, Hamilton rose from those circumstances to a coaching ca…
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#62 Andrea Giovino Talks Get Gotti, John Gotti Friendship, Michael Franzese, Mob Wives
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Hornets Hire Jeff Peterson, Sign Pokusevski and More
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The Charlotte Hornets find their new President of Basketball Operations. Someone with GM experience as well as someone who can lead the new culture change in the queen city. The team also brings in a new player who may could help the team in the future. Follow me on twitter: @truzzbuzz Betonline.ag use code: BLEAV for 50% welcome bonus Subscribe to…
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The siren song of a bouncing basketball led Bobby Cremins all over the Carolinas. Cremins crisscrossed both states during his hoops journey. He played basketball under Frank McGuire at the University of South Carolina in the late 1960s. He left for North Carolina to become the head coach at Appalachian State at age 27. At the end of his career, he …
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#61 Rachel Uchitel Talks Surviving Scandal, Emotional Resilience, Motherhood, Miss Understood Podcast
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The Charlotte Hornets Have Won 4 Straight!!!
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The Charlotte Hornets have increased their winning streak to 4 straight in a tough win against the Utah Jazz. Grant Williams and Miles Bridges did a great job of closing the game. Guys like Tre Mann and Brandon Miller were impacting the game in every facet and team were able to get a hard fought win. Follow me on twitter: @truzzbuzz Betonline.ag us…
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Richard Petty is 86 years old now, and his seven NASCAR Cup championships and record 200 wins at the sport’s highest level came long ago. But Petty is still going strong in Level Cross (pop. 3694), which sits right in the middle of Charlotte and Raleigh. Petty lives a stone’s throw from the house where he was born, and that house sits right next to…
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What A Deadline For The Charlotte Hornets!!
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We all know the Hornets do not typical make trades during the season. Especially significant ones. To make 3 significant trades this season is uncharacteristic of the franchise but huge for the develop of this team. The deadline acquisitions does not make this team a contender but it does help push the team in the right direction. Much more work to…
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#60 Mayte Garcia Talks Prince Biopic, Selena Gomez, Priscilla, Biggest Regret with Prince
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Do More Trades Loom For The Charlotte Hornets?
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We discuss potential other trades for the Charlotte Hornets and what the real purpose of creating cap space is for this team that is known not to be active in free agency.What grade would you give the Terry Rozier trade? Follow me on twitter: @truzzbuzz Betonline.ag use code: BLEAV for 50% welcome bonus…
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In this episode we discuss potential trades for Terry Rozier, the outcome of the Kings game and other random topics that are popular in the the Charlotte Hornets fan base. What teams do you see trading for Terry? He is having a career year however it comes at the expense of losing LaMelo Ball for an extended amount of time. Does this prove that LaM…
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#59 Dita Von Teese Talks Burlesque History, Vegas Residency, Her Celebrity Fans
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Scary Road Trip, Miles Bridges Expectations, and NSJ Minutes
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The Hornets start their horrendous road trip as well as missing even more key players. Will this be the time where Miles Bridges can get on a hot streak? The Charlotte Hornets are missing Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball and Mark Williams while they go on the roughest stretch of games they will face this season. This is where the bench unit along with M…
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The Charlotte Hornets have been struggling the last couple of games and a lot of that has been due to injury. But after so many games, it's noticeable that the team is starting to lose their flair. The team is not putting forth any effort and do not look to will their way through games. It's still early in the season but a majority of this team alr…
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How Long Is LaMelo Out + When Should The Hornets Look To Make Moves?
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LaMelo Ball has re-injured his ankle and it is expected to keep him out for an extended period of time. Should the Hornets look to blow the roster up because of this injury? This will be the 4th year in a row where the Hornets have received some type of significant injury or suspension to derail the season. With LaMelo Ball being the best player by…
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LaMelo Ball IS A Winning Player, Future Outlook Of The Team...etc
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The Charlotte Hornets beat the Boston Celtics on a Monday night on league pass and the Hornets fan rejoice thanks to a dagger 3 pointer by Miles Bridges. It was a great game where truly everyone played a part in the victory but LaMelo Ball of course was the star of the show. We talk about LaMelo's stellar peformance, how good this team can be compl…
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From 1987-89, Steve Spurrier was the head coach at Duke, leading the Blue Devils to an ACC Football Championship in 1989. As a player, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1966 at the University of Florida. Coach Spurrier then returned to Florida as its coach in 1990. Known as an offensive mastermind, Spurrier led the Gators to multiple SEC titles, as well…
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The Charlotte Hornets are coming off two hard fought games against the Indiana Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks. Will they be able to bring that energy to their games against the Washington Wizards? These are must win games. If the Hornets want to be the playoff team they claim to be, these are the games that they will need to win. Follow Me On Twit…
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As a once-in-a-generation quarterback at Appalachian State in Boone, N.C., Armanti Edwards led the Mountaineers to FCS national championships in 2006 and 2007 as well as an extraordinary road win over then-No. 5 Michigan, often called the biggest upset in college football history. Lightly recruited out of Greenwood, S.C., Edwards would become the f…
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Charlotte Hornets Grind Out A Win Against The Atlanta Hawks On Opening Night
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The Charlotte Hornets get a win in the season opener against the Atlanta Hawks. In a scrappy game against division rival Atlanta Hawks. Many Hornets' player shined in the game and the Hornets should that they are a team who will put up a fight. In this video we go player by player and explains the highs and lows of the game. Follow Me On Twitter: @…
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#58 Leila Steinberg Talks Tupac, Omari Hardwick, Mic Sessions Workshop, Music Business
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Steph Curry, the all-everything point guard for the Golden State Warriors, is still in the prime of his career and already a “Sports Legend of the Carolinas.” In this deeply personal retrospective, the eight-time All-Star, four-time NBA champ and two-time league MVP offers Scott Fowler never-before-heard details about Curry's high school career for…
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While Dell Curry is now known in public mostly for being the father of two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steph Curry, he had his own stellar NBA career. Known for his three-point sharpshooting at a time when the NBA was far less enamored with that long-distance shot, the elder Curry had a 16-year NBA career that included 10 years as a player for th…
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#57 Tommy Davidson Talks Jada Pinkett Smith, Tupac, In Living Color, Race Identity
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Kicking off Season 2 of Sports Legends of the Carolinas, this week's guest is Greg Olsen, who lit up opposing defenses for nine years as a Pro Bowl tight end for the Carolina Panthers, and has had an extraordinary start to his second career: calling color for the NFL on FOX. Olsen lives in Charlotte with his wife Kara and their three children — Tat…
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Everything You Need To Know About Charlotte Hornets Media Day
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We discuss everyone player from LaMelo Ball to Edmond Sumner and talk about how each player can impact the team. How were the players in the interviews? Is this team motivated and ready to win? We discuss it all on this episode of the Trust The Buzz Podcast. A Charlotte Hornets podcast brought to you by Bleav. Follow Me On Twitter: @truzzbuzz Beton…
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Tommy Burleson was the literal centerpiece of one of the best college basketball teams in the history of the Carolinas — the 1974 N.C. State Wolfpack. Burleson, point guard Monte Towe and high-flying forward David Thompson led that N.C. State team to a national championship, ending UCLA’s streak of seven consecutive NCAA titles in the national semi…
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In 1994, Jeff Gordon won his first race in NASCAR’s signature series, taking the checkered flag at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway at age 22. Gordon would win 92 more times after that, becoming racing royalty and a NASCAR hall of famer. Now he’s our latest subject of “Sports Legends of the Carolinas,” the multimedia project in which w…
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As a child growing up in Gibsonville, N.C., Torry Holt occasionally pulled tobacco for $5 an hour. Holt would later grow up to make millions in the NFL after starring at N.C. State, where the wide receiver was named the ACC’s Player of the Year in 1998. Our interview subject this week for “Sports Legends of the Carolinas,” Holt once scored five tou…
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Kai Jones Is An Example Of The Hornets Culture Problem
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Kai Jones has been on social media saying ridiculous things as of late. His antics have people calling for the Charlotte Hornets to release/trade the young forward. There has been some push back from other fans claiming that how could Hornets fans want Miles Bridges but want Kai gone? In this episode we explain that and we also go into detail about…
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This week on Sports Legends of the Carolinas, Alex Zietlow interviews Coach Mike Krzyzewski, or Coach K. Mike Krzyzewski served as an astonishing basketball coach for 47 years and has impacted the game and this state forever. In his 42 years coaching the Blue Devils, he led the team to 5 national titles, 13 Final Fours and 1,202 wins — the most all…
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PJ Washington RESIGNS With The Charlotte Hornets and Hornets Over/Under 30 Wins?
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In this episode we introduce our new segment called Statline of The Day where your host Darian tells you a statline and you must guess the player. We also discuss the PJ Washington extension and see how does this deal compare to others in the league. Lastly, we discuss if the Charlotte Hornets can win 30 games. The O/U for the Hornets right now is …
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Thomas Davis is one of the most popular players in Carolina Panthers history, as well as one of the toughest. The Panthers’ all-time leading tackler, Davis is also the only player in NFL history to successfully come back from three ACL surgeries on the very same knee. Not only that, he played in Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season after breakin…
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#56 Juicy J Talks Three 6 Mafia, Drug Culture, Black Hollywood
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#55 Neale Donald Walsch on God & Being Out of Your Mind and Into Your Soul
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Not too many former college football players can point to a Heisman Trophy sitting in their TV room and persuade you to pick it up to feel its weight, but former South Carolina running back George Rogers can. As we anticipate Saturday night’s season opener between South Carolina and North Carolina in Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, one of the …
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Erin Matson was arguably the best field hockey player in NCAA history. While at UNC, she led the Tar Heels to four national championships, and three times she was named the national player of the year. Then came a startling twist -- at age 22, only one month after graduation, Matson was named the head coach of the very UNC team she had been starrin…
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The Charlotte Hornets Have Some New Signings and New Owners
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The Charlotte Hornets recently signed Frank Ntilikina and RJ Hunter to one year deals. With RJ Hunter's deal being more than likely a training camp deal, all the attention is on former Dallas Maverick Frank Ntilikina. was he the best option for the Charlotte Hornets? What can he provide for the team? Signing the Frenchman was one of the first moves…
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