Wes & Walker Show

Wes & Walker Show

WES BRYANT Charlotte native Wes Bryant comes to WFNZ as a host, producer, editor, and voice-over artist for the ACC Digital Network in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was previously the host for ACC Digital Network’s Kickoff Live, a college football pregame show and Wes Got Range, a lifestyle show on which Wes explored and visited locally owned restaurants in Charlotte and interviewed local area athletes. Wes was hired for the 2021-2022 season as a pre and post-game co-host for Charlotte Hornets broadcast on Bally Sports South. In addition to his work at the ACC Digital Network, Wes is a regular contributor on Charlotte Sports Live on Fox 46 Charlotte, where he discusses and breaks down all the action in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR, and across NCAA basketball and football. He began his career in 2013 as a beat writer for the Charlotte 49ers of the C-USA Conference for Rivals.com. Wes was previously a reporter and producer for The Melanie Clark Show on Radio One. In 2007, Wes was an intern at WBTV, Channel 3, in Charlotte. Wes is a former offensive lineman, and three-year letterman for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, graduated from the university in 2006. He was a High School All-American football player at Vance High School in Charlotte. WALKER MEHL Walker grew up in Claremont, NC and played basketball at Bunker Hill High School. He then took his talents to UNC-Charlotte where he graduated in 2015. Walker then started his broadcasting career in the Charlotte market the following year. Along with his start in radio, Walker began hosting the Locked On Hornets podcast in 2018 where his passion for the Hornets and the other local sports teams is apparent. Prior to joining WFNZ as a full-time host, Walker has worked on the station in a number of different shows. Growing up in and around the Queen City, Walker is a life-long fan and observer of the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the University of North Carolina. Walker loves the outdoors, going out and spending time in Uptown and loves music as much as he loves sports.

Episodes

May 2, 2025 11 mins

In this edition of Fire or Fizzle, Wes tells you if certain wild famous sports dads are fire or fizzle.

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In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys discuss the ACC's new plan for conference basketball schedules, NC State's chances to land PJ Haggerty and Ian Schiefflelin's quest to join the Clemson football team.

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May 2, 2025 13 mins

Will Palaszczuk, play-by-play voice of Charlotte FC, joins the boys to talk about the loss to New England, the tough matchup that Columbus presents and his thoughts on the frustrations that Wilfried Zaha is displaying right now.

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May 2, 2025 9 mins

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake joins the show to discuss the comeback in Game 5 against the Devils to advance and the matchup that looms on the horizon against the Capitals.

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In the final hour of the show, Wes unleashes his dad rant on Jax Ulbrich after he cost his dad $100,000, the guys talk with Willie P about a tough loss for Charlotte FC and walk it off with predictions for the weekend of NBA and NHL playoff action.

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In the second hour of the show, the guys chat with Jackson Blake about the Canes playoff run, discuss Ian Schieffelin's quest to join the Clemson football team and Wes tells you if wild famous sports dads are fire or fizzle.

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In the first hour of the show, the guys discuss a jam-packed weekend of events here in Charlotte, tell you what they made of Jalen Brunson's game-winner last night and talk about T-Mac's chances to win Rookie of the Year awards.

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May 1, 2025 16 mins

In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys and Shroppy discuss the Canes series against the Capitals, react to the NFL's punishments for the Jax Ulbrich prank calls and talk about this Lakers season and if it is a failure.

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May 1, 2025 16 mins

The guys welcome Joe Ovies, co-host of the Ovies & Giglio Podcast, as they discuss Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson and the impact that it could have on the football field for the Tar Heels.

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In the final hour of the show, the guys discuss the Panthers' second-year players that may make a leap, react to some of the best audio in the world of sports and get the takes from today's in-studio guest, Evan Hale.

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In the second hour of the show, the guys talk with Joe Ovies about Jordon Hudson's involvement at UNC, tell you whether or not they would want Giannis if it meant trading Cooper Flagg away and give you some of their skating adventures.

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In the first hour of the show, the guys talk about more Luka frustration after the Lakers' loss, react to more of what Dan Morgan has said on his recent media stops and discuss the notion that Ejiro Evero was a winner from the NFL Draft.

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April 30, 2025 22 mins

In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to the Canes advancing on a Sebastian Aho goal, Tyrese Haliburton's dad taunting Giannis and Joey Logano and Fitty being bad teammates.

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April 30, 2025 14 mins

In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys discuss Dawn Staley already receiving a statue, LaNorris Sellers becoming a star and his ability to carry this South Carolina team and the lack of NBA Draft prospects being a reflection of NIL.

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In the final hour of the show, the guys discuss where the Tar Heel football roster is at and if it's meeting expectations, react to some of the best audio in the world of sports on the Live Wire and give you their picks for the night of playoff action.

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April 30, 2025 46 mins

In the second hour of the show, the guys dive into LaNorris Sellers' star power, tell you which veterans on the Panthers roster should be most nervous after the draft and discuss the concerns around Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson.

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In the first hour of the show, the guys give you their thoughts on the Canes advancing past the Devils last night, tell you their latest thoughts on the future of Jadeveon Clowney with the Panthers and discuss their views on certain position groups on the Panthers' defense.

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April 29, 2025 15 mins

In this edition of the Live Wire, the guys react to Mel Kiper's C+ grade for the Panthers' draft class, Jordan Reid's praise of Jimmy Horn Jr. and Colin Cowherd's explanation for Jordon Hudson's behavior.

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In the final hour of the show, the guys tell you if they think there is a chance that Jadeveon Clowney could be cut following the draft picks, react to some of the best audio in the world of sports and give you their predictions for tonight's playoff games.

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April 29, 2025 12 mins

In this edition of the Campus Corner, the guys discuss the latest portal pickups for Charlotte football, Duke basketball and UNC basketball and talk about Wes & Walker alumni Tarris Bouie heading to a prep school.

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