Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach, Chad Iske joins The V Man to talk the upcoming season, why his focus is defense, how he’ll be evaluating it, how fans should watch PJ Washington, and the keys for the Bulls game.

NFL National Lead Writer at Bleacher Report, Mike Tanier joins The V Man to share why he thinks the Saints are the best team in the NFC, why Lamar Jackson shouldnt break Mike Vicks rushing record for a QB, his thoughts on Panther @ 49ers, and much more!

In today’s First Hour The V Man shares why he’s so excited to see the interception-less Kyle Allen in this week’s game against the 49ers and The V Man gives a call to all NBA broadcasters, (including one he didn’t necessarily enjoy last night) as they start the season.

:06 – Trai Turner could be back this weekend, how does this impact Daryl Williams?

9:15 – Is Steph Curry a Hall of Famer?

19:11 – Does Adam Gase have a legit beef to be mad at ESPN? Plus could Tom Brady leave New England after this season?

28:13 – How big of a loss has Tyriq Harris been this season for the Charlotte 49ers?

Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer joins the show to discuss how you measure success this season, what the starting lineup might look like tonight against the Bulls, and what the role of the veterans will be this season.

:06 – Clippers knock off the Lakers in the 1st battle for LA.

9:52 – SF trades for Emmanuel Sanders, should the Panthers have made a move for the WR?

20:33 – Nationals win Game 1.

Charlotte Hornets Team President Fred Whitfield joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the business side of this offseason including their All Fly mantra, new business deals, and how the roster changes affect his responsibilities.

Host on SiriusXM NBA & writer for Sporting News/Forbes who’s covered the NBA since ‘86, Mitch Lawrence, joins the V Man to preview the NBA season discussing Zion Williamson, Lakers, Clippers, and so much more!

V Man unleashes on some listeners who sent in their feedback about Kyle Allen, holding nothing back in this best of!

Covering the 49ers for 15 seasons now with the Athletic previously with The Sacramento Bee, Matt Barrows, joins the V Man to discuss: Jimmy Garoppolo, injury updates, how the 49ers match-up with the Panthers, and more!