Cheering While Black: Episode 8

The Panthers have stepped out onto the practice field for the first time under new head coach Dave Canales - that means its time for another Happy Half Hour! This week on the podcast, Darin and Kassidy recap this weeks practices, preview the upcoming NFL Draft and so much more!

Kristen Balboni speaks with Ericia Turner, Athletic Director of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Ericia walks Kristen through her day-to-day responsibilities as she oversees athletic programs for 66+ middle and high schools in Charlotte Mecklenburg County. The pair discusses impactful stories about her family life and experiences that ignited her passion for sports and commitment to inspiring future generations.

Kristen Balboni welcomes Meredith Tucker, mother of Pearl Monroe Tucker, happily nicknamed Roe Roe. The duo dives into the emotional journey behind Roe Roe's battle with Leukemia and how she keeps her family strong during this difficult time. Tucker shares the celebratory moment when Roe Roe rang the victory bell at Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children's Hospital.

The 2024 NFL season has officially begun and there a lot of new Panthers walking around Bank of America Stadium!

This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin Gantt and Kassidy Hill react to the signing of Jadeveon Clowney, previews how the defensive line could look, detail what practices look like this time of the year, and so much more!

The NFL offseason is in full swing and the Panthers are making big free agency moves. This week on the Happy Half Hour Darin Gantt and Kassidy Hill recap the recent free agent signings, breakdown the Brian Burns trade, take a look at how the roster currently stands, preview the NFL draft, and so much more!

This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy share their thoughts on the Super Bowl, recap Darin's first trip to Vegas, celebrate Julius Peppers being inducted into the Hall of Fame, and so much more!

This week on Jordan & Jake, the guys recap the Super Bowl, react to Julius Peppers being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, look ahead to other notable Panthers that could be joining Peppers soon, and so much more!

This week on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy discuss the hiring of Dave Canales, recap Kassidy's trip to the Senior Bowl, preview the big game, and so much more!