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The Highway 49 Podcast
The Highway 49 Podcast is hosted by Hunter Bailey, Hannah Bradey and Jeremy Grandison, three Charlotte(ish) natives who are looking to find their lanes in the sports media industry. The show features guests from all sports, primarily focusing on the Charlotte 49ers, but will never turn down a good story.
Episodes
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Episode 166: Tulane OT Loss, Bad Clock Management + UAB Preview | Wes Miller’s First Win!
HB Squared is back, and continuous travel is done for the near future, which means more content is on the way! Hannah and Hunter talked Charlotte's overtime…
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Episode 165: Basketball is Back, OT Thriller at UNC + Tulane Football Preview
College Basketball is back! I talked about covering Charlotte’s final exhibition game before the regular season in Chapel Hill on Tuesday night, the overtime…
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Episode 164: Temple Recap, Tim Albin’s First FBS Win & Charlotte Men’s Basketball Preview
Sorry for the delay on this, folks. Work travel has been getting to me, but no trips on the books for the next month so we'll get in a routine. HB squared…
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Episode 163: Harrell’s Return Raises Floor + Temple Preview
HB Squared is back with our weekly episode talking all things Charlotte Football. Conner Harrell's return raises some optimism for the 49ers, but the result…
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Episode 162: Rock Bottom, QB Update, North Texas Preview + Mailbag
HB Squared is back! We talked the Memphis Massacre over Mimosas, the quarterback situation with Conner Harrell supposedly returning to practice, Henry…
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Episode 161: Kevin White
Sat down with Charlotte athletic director Kevin White just over a week ago, talking all things Charlotte. We talked Tim Albin and the football program’s…
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Episode 160: Louisiana Recap & Memphis Preview | Todd Fitch’s Play-Calling, Big Picture Thoughts
It’s been a while since Hunter and Jeremy have chopped it up on the podcast, but with Hannah on vacation this week, the fellas got loose! They talked…
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Episode 159: Appalachian State Recap & Louisiana Preview | QB Play, Last Non-Con Game
HB squared is back with our weekly episode, breaking down Charlotte's midnight loss at Appalachian State, previewing Saturday's final non-conference game…
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Episode 158: Remembering Tom Whitestone
On today’s episode, the gang is back together to remember one of our good friends and long-time Charlotte SID, Tom Whitestone. Hunter, Hannah and Jeremy…
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Episode 157: Jaden Barnes
Charlotte wideout Jaden Barnes joined the pod for a few minutes earlier this week, talking his return matchup in Boone against Appalachian State, his previous…
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Episode 156: Ole Miss Recap & Appalachian State Preview | Chance Williams News
HB Squared is back for our weekly show, talking through Charlotte’s lopsided loss at Ole Miss, the Chance Williams departure news, the 49ers’ massive matchup…
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Episode 155: Cole Gonzales
We've got QB1 on the show! Cole and Hunter caught up early this week to talk Charlotte's first two contests against The Citadel and Ole Miss, the offense's…
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Episode 154: Citadel Recap & Ole Miss Preview | Jizzle James Update
HB Squared is here to stay! Charlotte's season-opener did not go the way anyone in the Queen City expected, and we're here to break all of that down. This…
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Episode 153: Season Outlook, Best Games To Watch, Citadel Preview & Mailbag | HB Squared
Hannah and Hunter are back at it! It's finally game week for the Charlotte 49ers, and HB squared is here to break it all down. From a season outlook, thoughts…
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Episode 152: Tim Albin
Charlotte head football coach Tim Albin joined the pod on the final day of training camp. Opening with The Citadel on Saturday, September 5th, Charlotte has…
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Episode 151: Chris Reynolds + Scrimmage No. 2 Notes
Charlotte's all-time leading passer Chris Reynolds is back on the pod! We talked the five year anniversary of beating Duke, his time with Will Healy, memories…
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Episode 150: Scrimmage No. 1 Takeaways with Benson Stubbs
After 10 days off for a family vacation, we're back with a new episode of the show talking about Charlotte Football's first scrimmage. Our guest, Benson…
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Episode 149: Brian Boyle
Charlotte men’s basketball assistant coach Brian Boyle joins the show! Check back next week for more!
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Episode 148: DJ Burgess + Fan Survey Results
Charlotte defensive end DJ Burgess joins the show! We talked the art of being a pass rusher, year two expectations with Charlotte, recovering from his labrum…
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Episode 147: Will Healy
Talk about full circle! Former Charlotte head coach (2019-2022) Will Healy is back on the pod! We talked about his time at Charlotte, his journey after being…
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Episode 146: Early Training Camp Takeaways
With Charlotte's training camp kicking off on Wednesday, this is just the tip of the iceberg for pre-season takeaways. But there's a ton to unpack nonetheless…
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Episode 145: Derrick Eley! + The Odyssey Review & Stadium Expansion Update
This is a jam-packed episode, specifically if you like The Odyssey or Christopher Nolan films. But if you're here for the Charlotte 49ers, which most of you…
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Episode 144: Nate Faanes + Defensive Position Battles To Watch
Charlotte defensive coordinator Nate Faanes joins the pod (24:00)! Before Faanes' appearance, Hunter and Jeremy talked about position battles to watch in the…
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Episode 143: Kadin Schmitz + Position Battles To Watch: Offense
Fun two-part episode today featuring an interview with returning linebacker Kadin Schmitz to close the show. Hunter and Kadin talked American Conference Media…
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Episode 142: Tim Albin
Charlotte head coach Tim Albin joined the show from the American Conference's Media Day in Tampa, FL. We talked year two expectations for the 49ers, his…
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Episode 141: Alex Highsmith Joins The Show!
The best Charlotte 49er to come through the Queen City, Alex Highsmith, joined today’s show! Entering year seven with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Alex talked his…
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Episode 140: American Conference Football Preview with Steve Helwick!
The 2026 college football season is almost here, and we're breaking down the storylines across the American Conference with special guest Steve Helwick…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Episode 133: Chris Lewis
CBS Sports' Chris Lewis joined the show! We talked about his experience working for CBS, covering Charlotte-Duke in 2021, what it's like calling live sports…
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Episode 132: Kadin Schmitz
LATE STREAMING POST: there must have been an error in the original upload on 12/24/25. Resuming posting pods here now! Merry Christmas, Highway 49 Family! We…
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Episode 131: Tim Albin!
Charlotte head football coach Tim Albin joined the Highway 49 Podcast gang for the second time on Wednesday morning, catching up after the season. Albin talked…
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Episode 130: Charlotte’s Offensive Struggles Contextualized
If you’re going to make a claim, you’ve got to back it up with facts. While Charlotte has struggled on both sides of the ball this season, the offense has been…
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Episode 129: Georgia is Paying Charlotte How Much?! + CFB Landscape Discussion
Hunter and Jeremy are back at it, talking Charlotte's big payday against the No. 4-ranked Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday. The 49ers have had some big payouts…
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Episode 128: Davidson Loss & Senior Day Preview
The gang is back together! Hannah, Jeremy, and Hunter talked Charlotte basketball’s wild finish against Davidson, Aaron Fearne and Matt McKillop’s postgame…
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Episode 127: Charlotte Basketball Wins + ECU Preview & AD Update
It’s the best time of year – football and basketball are rolling at the same time, and we’re here to break it all down on the Highway 49 Podcast. Hannah and…
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Episode 126: Aaron Fearne! MBB Preview + North Texas Collapse
Got our guy Aaron Fearne back on the pod! Hannah and Hunter talked the best (and worst) things they've seen, recapped Charlotte's fourth quarter meltdown…
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Episode 125: Tim Albin’s Transfer Portal Frustrations + North Texas Preview
Another week, another primetime game (it feels like) for the Charlotte 49ers, who take on North Texas on ESPN2 on Friday night. NIL and the transfer portal…
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Episode 124: Charlotte 49ers NIL + Hornets, NBA Preview
Hunter and Jeremy are back at it, talking all things in the NIL and transfer portal window world of the Charlotte 49ers, as well as an NBA preview with award…
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Emergency Pod: Mike Hill Out As Athletic Director
Wild day in the world of the Charlotte 49ers. Mike Hill is out as AD, among other firings, and we're here to make sense of it all. Skip to the last five…
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Episode 122: QB Carousel Ft. Trexler Ivey
As Charlotte dips back into the split quarterback fun, we decided to bring on someone well-versed in saving games with the 49ers - none other than Trexler…
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Episode 121: Mid-season Check-in with Sean Brown
Had to check in with fan-favorite Sean Brown as we near the mid-way point of the 2025 season. No Hannah or Jeremy this time, just Hunter and Sean talking ball…
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Episode 120: What Now?
You're on IR, and you're on IR, and you're on IR! The injury bug continues to bite the Charlotte 49ers, who will be without their starting quarterback Conner…
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Episode 119: E. Jai Mason + Charlotte Wins!
The Charlotte 49ers scored their first victory under Tim Albin last Saturday, and Hunter and Jeremy are back to break down the shootout at Richardson Stadium…
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Episode 118: All-Time Charlotte Football Draft with Tom Whitestone
We're back with the second episode this week, this time featuring long-time Charlotte Football SID Tom Whitestone. We split into teams for an all-time…
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Episode 117: UNC Recap + Monmouth Preview
The gang is back together to recap Charlotte’s loss against Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels, as well as preview Saturday night’s matchup with…
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Episode 116: App. State Recap & UNC Preview
Finally, we have real football to talk about. Although it wasn't a great debut for Tim Albin, at least Charlotte football is back in the Queen City. The gang…
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Episode 115: Season Preview
Football is back! We’ve got your complete season preview for 2025 under Tim Albin. We talked team MVPs, strength of the roster, record predictions, the opener…
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Episode 114: Sean Brown
Ladies and gentlemen, we got him. Sean Brown made his long-awaited debut on the show, and he didn’t disappoint. Hannah, Hunter and Sean talked Charlotte’s…
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Episode 113: Media Day Conversations with QBs, Tim Albin
Hunter and Jeremy are back at it with Charlotte's Media Day scoop. Through six practices, we talked with head coach Tim Albin, the trio of quarterbacks…
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Episode 112: Training Camp Update + Offense Interviews
Hunter and Jeremy are back at it with a quick training camp update for the Charlotte 49ers. Two days through camp, we've heard from Tim Albin, Sean Brown, Reid…
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Episode 111: Media Day Recap + Training Camp Preview
HB squared is back! Hannah and Hunter recapped the American Conference’s Media Day, which featured interviews with Tim Albin, Mike Hill and Ja’Qurious Conley…
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Episode 110: Shay Taylor
Ohio transfer linebacker Shay Taylor joined the show! We talked Shay's time with Tim Albin and Nate Faanes at Ohio, picking Charlotte, learning a new city…
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Episode 109: Hornets’ NBA Draft Recap
A new cast of faces today! We had Matt Alquiza (@MAlquiza8) and Jerry Donatien (@JerryDonatien) on the show to talk through the Charlotte Hornets’ 2025 NBA…
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Episode 108: Grayson Loftis
Duke transfer quarterback Grayson Loftis joined the pod! We talked his time at Duke, high school offers, being thrown to the fire as a true freshman, finding…
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Episode 107: Conner Harrell
North Carolina transfer quarterback Conner Harrell joined the pod! We talked his decision to pick Charlotte, playing with Shadrick Byrd in high school, working…
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Episode 106: Aaron Fearne
The man, the myth, the legend - Aaron Fearne is back on the Highway 49 Podcast! Following a tough season for the Charlotte 49ers' Men's Basketball team, Fearne…