Episode 139: Wes Miller!

Episode 139: Wes Miller!

Charlotte men's basketball head coach Wes Miller joined the pod! We talked about his staff additions and how Marcus Paige fits in, familiar faces joining the fold in former Cincinnati Bearcats Jizzle James, Keyshuan Tillery, Tyler McKinley, and Jordi Rodriguez, and Miller's scheduling philosophy moving forward. Hannah and Hunter covered so many topics in just 25 minutes with Wes, including sitting next to DaBaby at Hornets games, getting settled in Charlotte, and what it will take to get back to the NCAA Tournament next March. Stick around on the back end of the show for some spring football thoughts, Tim Albin's scouting report on Panthers' first round pick OT Monroe Freeling, and more! Thanks for tuning in to the Highway 49 Podcast. We will be back soon!

Episode 138: Basketball Recruiting Update + QB Conversations

With Wes Miller and Charlotte basketball heating up, Hunter and Jeremy talked about the Cincinnati Bearcats that could follow Miller, players on the way out, teased an exciting interview, and more. On the football front, Hunter and Hannah talked with four of the five quarterbacks last week, including newcomer Cole Gonzales, who has been working with the first time in the spring session. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back with more soon!

Episode 137: Wes Miller’s Intro, Spring Football Kickoff + Mailbag

The gang is back together at last! Hannah, Jeremy, and Hunter talked about all things Wes Miller and Charlotte hoops, including Miller’s introduction, NIL, the portal & more. Hunter gave an update on the football team’s spring session, kicking off, as well as Pro Day and expectations ahead of Albin’s second season. And lastly, we answered your questions and let the jokes get loose in the mailbag to close the episode. Thanks for tuning in. If you enjoy episodes like these, please leave a comment and share with your people. We appreciate your support and thank you for tuning in to the Highway 49 Podcast!

Emergency Pod: Wes Miller hired at Charlotte

Less than a week after moving on from Aaron Fearne, Charlotte has landed on Wes Miller as the program's 15th men's basketball head coach. Hunter and Hannah talked about the excitement and concerns of the hire, the money portion, and had Cincinnati beat reporter Neil Meyer on the pod to discuss Miller's tenure with the Bearcats. Guest: Neil Meyer, Front Office News (X: @MeyerNeil6) With the spring football session starting Tuesday and Miller's introductory presser on Wednesday, we will be back soon with more content. Thanks for tuning in. We appreciate you! And tell a friend!

Episode 134: AD Kevin White’s Intro + Football Schedule

New Charlotte athletic director Kevin White was introduced on Thursday afternoon, and Hunter and Hannah are here to break it all down. White discussed his hands-on approach, expectations for football and basketball, his community engagement plans, and more. Also, the gang talked about Charlotte's upcoming football season schedule, which was released on Thursday as well. Thanks for tuning in to the Highway 49 Podcast!