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Processing Blue: A Panthers' Podcast

Processing Blue: A Panthers' Podcast

By: The Charlotte Observer
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 Weekly, Charlotte Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow go inside the locker room and outside the lines for a look at the Carolina Panthers.The Charlotte Observer Football (American) Politics & Government
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  • Week 14: Bye (Bryce's 5th year option + Playoff scenarios)

    Week 14: Bye (Bryce's 5th year option + Playoff scenarios)
    Dec 3 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠columnist Scott Fowler recap the massive win on Sunday over the LA Rams and what to takeaway for Panthers fans. Then, with the bye week upon us, they discuss whether or not the team has to pick up Bryce's 5th year option, where they stand with Ejiro Evero and how Carolina can make the playoffs with four games left. (1:30): Panthers upset the Rams: Takeaways (8:50): Does this year's performance force Carolina to pick up Bryce's option? (14:40): Time to change your tune on Ejiro Evero? (21:00): Four games left, how does Carolina make it to the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Week 13: vs. Rams (MNF blunder? + Nate Atkins on Matt Stafford and LAR)

    Week 13: vs. Rams (MNF blunder? + Nate Atkins on Matt Stafford and LAR)
    Nov 26 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and columnist Scott Fowler dissect the MNF loss to the 49ers and what to make of Bryce Young's volatility at the helm. Plus, how does this affect the playoff chances and what's up the offense. Then, The Athletic's Nate Atkins joins the podcast to talk about Matthew Stafford's amazing run and preview the Rams game. (2:40): Offense was sputtering. What's the takeaway? (5:45): Bryce Young is inconsistent. Is this just our reality? (12:20): Defense is great, offense stumbles. A flip on preseason expectations (13:50): Tre'Von Moehrig incident highlights defense problems (Note: this was recording before his suspension) (17:00): What path do the Panthers now have to the playoffs? (22:35): Nate Atkins on Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Week 12: @ 49ers (Another signature Bryce Young game + Are we talkin' playoffs now?)

    Week 12: @ 49ers (Another signature Bryce Young game + Are we talkin' playoffs now?)
    Nov 19 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dig into another signature performance for Bryce Young, which begs the question: do the Panthers pick up his option this offseason? Plus, a preview of the 49ers and a little talk about the potential of the playoffs for Carolina. (1:30): Bryce has another signature game against Atlanta (8:57): Do the Panthers need to pick up his fifth-year option? (14:50): Where does the offense go from here? (19:30): Underrated contributors on defense and special teams (24:20): Preview of the 49ers and playoff talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
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