Joined by new Queen City Collective member Shawn Simmons, the new duo spends the entire episode going through every position group on the Carolina Panthers' roster, discussing each unit's outlook and some of the moves leaving more to be desired amongst fans. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective.

Joined by wfae producer and 1/2 of the Locked on Hornets podcast 'Nata Edwards (@NataTheScribe), Owen starts with Terry Rozier extension talks after over a week's worth of time to let the max deal sink in. The two also dive into some lineup ideas, LiAngelo Ball, and Charlotte's chances of seeing another Eastern Conference foe take a step back. To round out the episode, 'Nata helps Owen breakdown the recent rumor that the Carolina Panthers were one of two teams "close" to a trade for Houston Texans' QB Deshaun Watson. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective. Follow Locked on Hornets: @LockedonHornets 'Nata's LOH co-host: @WalkerMehl

With two guests on this week's episode, Owen is joined in the first half by Rod Boone (@rod_boone) of Sports Illustrated's allhornets.com, starting with talk about LiAngelo Ball's chances of making the roster. No Terry Rozier extension talk except in the hypothetical world as this interview was pre-recorded one day before the breaking news, but Rod helps Owen hit on almost every major Hornets' offseason talking point. On the back half of the episode, Owen is joined by Stanley McClover (@smmccloverjr), former Carolina Panthers defensive end and brother of current Panthers defensive end Brian Burns. AKA HypemanLoochie by Panthers fans, Stanley talks Preseason game two with Owen, as well as playing with Julius Peppers, Jon Beason, and plenty more Panther greats before even getting to Brian Burns himself. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective and stay tuned into our website for in-depth written team coverage thequeencitycollective.com Stanley McClover Interview Timestamp: 53:15

Joined by repeat guest of the show Walker Mehl (@WalkerMehl), cohost of Locked On Hornets and on-air personality for SportsCenter CLT and 730 The Game in Charlotte, Owen has a lot of topics to run through. Owen and Walker start with Hornets talk, rehashing everything from finalized Devonte' Graham details to Kelly Oubre joining the Hornets and HC James Borrego's extension. Talking Panthers on the backend of the episode, topics include rehashing left tackle problems, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, as well as the Panthers' joint practices and unforeseen wide receiver competition. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective.

In an all Hornets edition, Owen (@owattersonSI) is joined by 1/4 of Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod's Brian Geisinger (bgeis_bird) to discuss everything from Devonte' Graham's departure and what it will mean for James Bouknight's rookie year impact to Lauri Markkanen's (almost) fit with the Hornets. Owen and Brian also briefly touch on Kelly Oubre Jr. before his name was official in Charlotte. More FA talk to come next Monday! Follow us on Twitter @TheQCCollective pod and check out our website, thequeencitycollective.com. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast if you'd like to help us grow. 

After a big NBA Draft haul for the Charlotte Hornets, hornets.com's Sam Perley (@sam_perley) joins the show with Owen (@owattersonSI) to talk about each of the draft picks on Thursday night and their fit in Charlotte next to budding superstar LaMelo Ball. On the back half of today, Antwan Staley (@antwanstaley), Winston-Salem native and former contributor for The Riot Report joins to discuss all things Panthers while Owen gives some observations from the first week of training camp. Follow the show on Twitter @TheQCCollective and rate/subscribe to the show wherever you can listen.

Covering 3/4's of the Carolina pro teams today, Owen is joined to start the show by Div Bhansali (@statcenter) to discuss remaining NBA Draft targets for Charlotte at pick No. 11 and the idea of trading back in the draft, including thoughts on a potential Cam Reddish acquisition from Atlanta. In the second portion of the show, Panthers tight end Colin Thompson calls Owen on his drive to training camp in Spartanburg and discusses everything from his offseason prep, time at Florida/Temple, Texas and Oklahoma, and new quarterback Sam Darnold. To finish off the show, Owen is joined by all three of thequeencitycollective.com's Carolina Hurricanes contributors to discuss all things Hurricanes offseason with the conclusion of the Seattle Kraken NHL Expansion Draft. Follow the podcast on Twitter @TheQCCollective.

Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton has finally been extended, and @owattersonSI dives into the ever-growing problems amidst the offensive line even with Moton locked up through 2025. Owen also talks about Miguel Ramirez, recently appointed Charlotte FC gaffer who has already brought along two assistants with him to the Queen City. Owen talks about formations, youth development, and how Atlanta United's downfall has left a perfect opportunity for the first-year MLS club to make big waves in 2022. To round out the episode, Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA), writer for IndyCornrows.com and co-creator of premiumhoops.org, joins Owen to talk about the NBA Finals, which are quickly becoming an instant classic, as well as more NBA Draft Prospect scouting for Charlotte at pick No. 11 on July 29 and under the radar free agency names. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe to The Queen City Collective wherever you listen, and check out our team coverage on thequeencitycollective.com

Joined by 1/3 of Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets Pod's Richie Randall on this week's episode, Owen (@owattersonSI) and Richie (@RichieRandall) discuss NBA draft prospects starting with Tennessee's Keon Johnson and FSU's Scottie Barnes while ending with Davion Mitchell and how he could relieve the stress of bringing back either Malik Monk or Devonte' Graham in RFA. Owen and Richie also dive into Richaun Holmes as well as other potential fixes for the Hornets down low in free agency. Follow Buzz Beat (@BuzzBeatPod) on Twitter for constant Charlotte Hornets updates and analysis. Follow both other members of Buzz Beat as well: @QCHSpencer and @bgeis_bird.

In a full return for The Queen City Collective, host Owen Watterson is joined by Alaina Getzenburg, Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer, for the first half of the show. Owen and Alaina touch on almost everything Panthers heading into training camp at Wofford, including new QB Sam Darnold and an ever-changing offensive line in front of him. The second half of episode 28 sees Sam Perley of hornets.com join Owen to talk Hornets offseason and little NBA playoffs. With certain offseason topics of controversy like the NBA Draft unable to be discussed in-depth, Sam helps Owen see the bigger picture of why Charlotte can't concern themselves too highly with the health of Gordon Hayward heading into his second year in the Queen City. Follow Alaina (@agetzenburg) and Sam (@sam_perley) both on Twitter for even more coverage of your favorite teams, and follow our website and podcast @TheQCCollective. Find written content every day: thequeencitycollective.com