Episodes

  • Week 5: vs. Dolphins (Could staff changes fix early issues? + MIA preview)

    Week 5: vs. Dolphins (Could staff changes fix early issues? + MIA preview)
    Oct 1 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ try to make sense of another frustrating day in Sunday's loss to New England and ponder whether staff changes would even fix the Panthers' early issues. Then, what to expect with the Miami Dolphins coming to Charlotte. (1:16): Bryce Young and the offense have another head-scratching day (10:37): Defense, special teams miscues keep adding up (26:30): What could Jimmy Horn's role look like with this team (34:50): Preview of the Dolphins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Week 4: @ Patriots (Recapping the shut-out win + NE preview)

    Week 4: @ Patriots (Recapping the shut-out win + NE preview)
    Sep 24 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ grade the offense, defense and special teams after a shut-out home opener against the Falcons. Then, it's on to New England and Drake Maye. (1:50): Panthers' offense does its job against Atlanta (14:10): Defense looks great, but is it sustainable? (21:40): Special teams makes a statement (33:10): Preview of the Patriots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Week 3: vs. Falcons (What's up with Xavier Legette? + ATL preview)

    Week 3: vs. Falcons (What's up with Xavier Legette? + ATL preview)
    Sep 17 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ make sense of a second straight loss this past weekend and what's next after the Panthers lost two linemen. The bright side? Some defensive improvements. The not so bright side? Xavier Legette. Plus, they preview the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. (11:40): Recap of Arizona game (20:20): Defense improvements in week 2 (30:30): What's happening with Xavier Legette? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Week 2: @ Cardinals (What happened in Jacksonville? + Arizona preview)

    Week 2: @ Cardinals (What happened in Jacksonville? + Arizona preview)
    Sep 10 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dig into what happened in week 1 for the Panthers as they fell to the Jaguars. What's next? Plus, they preview the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Week 1: @ Jaguars (X factors of the game + John Shipley on JAX)

    Week 1: @ Jaguars (X factors of the game + John Shipley on JAX)
    Sep 3 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ prepare for the opening week by going over some last minute roster decisions with Jalen Coker and Hunter Renfrow, and rehashing some Observer predictions for the season. Later, they name their x-factors for Panthers vs. Jaguars. Then, John Shipley with Jaguars on SI joins to preview the new look Jaguars, Travis Hunter and pick who he thinks wins the game. (13:45) - John Shipley on the Jaguars (31:20) - X-factors for Panthers/Jaguars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Adam Thielen was traded so what now? + Roster after cuts

    Adam Thielen was traded so what now? + Roster after cuts
    Aug 28 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ talk about the Adam Thielen trade and what it means for the Panthers' offense. Then, they dive into the roster cuts and whether Hunter Renfrow could return. (21:00) - Running through 53-man roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Is Trey Hendrickson headed to Carolina? + Training camp awards

    Is Trey Hendrickson headed to Carolina? + Training camp awards
    Aug 20 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the preseason loss to the Texans before considering whether adding Trey Hendrickson to the Panthers would make sense for their timeline. Then, they unveil the inaugural Processing Blue Training Camp Awards and do a snake draft for the most impressive rookies out of camp. (21:15) - Training camp awards and rookie rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Panthers have tough roster decisions + Jonathan Alexander on Year 3 of Bryce-CJ

    Panthers have tough roster decisions + Jonathan Alexander on Year 3 of Bryce-CJ
    Aug 13 2025
    Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recap the preseason opener against the Browns and why fans shouldn't overreact. Then, they look at tough roster decisions coming for Carolina and do some early 53-man roster bets. Then, Jonathan Alexander of The Houston Chronicle joins the show to talk about the Texans' expectations in year 3 with C.J. Stroud, how their running back and wide receiver rooms look and another year of Bryce and C.J. comparisons. (21:25) - Jonathan Alexander (33:10) - Early 53-man roster bets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins