Cat Crave Radio - A Carolina Panthers Podcast

Cat Crave Radio is signing off with Episode 167.  After nearly three and a half years of covering the Carolina Panthers the time has come to say goodbye.  We invited every co-host, former co-host and regular guest to appear on the show one final time.  We talked about our Panthers and their future.

EQ was back in the house.  We talked about Derek Anderson, Smitty and Cam Newton.

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports was back with us!  We discussed the lockout and its lasting impact and Jerry Richardson‘s future among other topics.

Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer provided us with his insights on Ron Rivera, DeAngelo Williams’ comments and whether we over-spent on Charles Johnson.

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Next week, on August 3rd, we will be presenting the farewell episode of Cat Crave Radio.

We would like to feature thoughts and comments from as many of our faithful listeners as possible.  So…

Call us on the CCR Hotline at 206-202-1636 and leave us a message.  Talk to us about the future of the team, Cam Newton, Steve Smith, or just say whatever is on your mind.

The CCR Hotline will remain open through August 2nd.

Thank you to all of our listeners for being with us each week.  We’ll see you, and hope to hear from you, one final time next week!

We have returned with Episode 166 of Cat Crave Radio!  Jeremy Shockey says the Carolina Panthers have told him to report to mini camp this Friday.  Could the lockout be over?  If so, free agency would be right around the corner.  What positions will the team need to improve and who would be good additions?  We have the analysis and the breakdown!

Pat Yasinskas of ESPN was back with us!  Could the lockout be coming to an end?  Will our Panthers be behind veteran teams on opening day?  How will the team handle free agency especially in taking care of their own?  Pat is an excellent guest!!

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Cat Crave Radio is back with Episode 165!  Will the Carolina Panthers be back on a practice field soon?  They will if a new CBA is passed.  When will that happen?  Who should start at quarterback?  Should the team bring in a veteran?  We have the analysis and the breakdown!

Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was back with us!  What should the team do at QB?  The retirement of Kerry Collins and his legacy.  Is this the right coaching staff to lead this team through the rebuilding process?  Tom is an excellent guest!

Mike Minter was back with us in The Minter View.  Mike talked to us about how missing mini camps could impact the team.  We talked extensively about Cam Newton and whether the team needs to bring in another signal caller to mentor the rookie.  Mike is a legend for a reason!

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Episode 164 of Cat Crave Radio is here!  Wouldn’t you just know that the Carolina Panthers new franchise quarterback would make more news this week?  Of course!  And is the lockout ending?  Now seems to be the time.  We have the analysis and the breakdown!

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports was back with us!  Are we nearing the end of the lockout?  Is Greg Hardy next in line to be a breakout player for the team?  Is Jeremy Shockey a go-to guy or the only go-to guy?  Last year, Jason dissed the team.  How does this year’s team compare?  Jason is occasionally controversial but an excellent guest!

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Cat Crave Radio presents Episode 163!  Could the Carolina Panthers be willing to give up Number 89 for a third-round draft pick?  What did Cam Newton have to say when asked about race and how it pertains to playing quarterback in the NFL?  We have the analysis and the breakdown!

Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was back with us!  What’s the latest on the CBA?  Would a third-rounder be enough for Smitty?  And is our new franchise quarterback playing this right?

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This week in Episode 162 of Cat Crave Radio…!  Could the Carolina Panthers’ be losing Steve Smith?  Is he retiring?  Can Cam Newton change his mind?  And what are all those nice things that Chris Weinke has been saying about the number one overall pick?  We have the breakdown and the analysis.

Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports was back with us!  Is a new CBA imminent and are the owners meeting this week to ratify it?  Will Smitty stay?  And will the Panthers struggle to retain all of their own free agents?  Jason is one of the best!

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We have returned with Episode 161 of Cat Crave Radio!  The Carolina Panthers’ player-organized workouts are complete.  How did things turn out?  Is an old familiar face headed back to Charlotte?  And should Hard Knocks be allowed to move their operation to the QC?  We have the analysis and the breakdown.

Pat Yasinskas of ESPN was back with us.  Pat discusses the workouts and just how much they can mean to the team.  We talk about Cam Newton and how he has apparently been impressing his teammates.  Plus, could the lockout be coming to an end and what it might mean for free agency.  Pat is an excellent guest!

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Cat Crave Radio is back with Episode 160!  The Carolina Panthers’ could be losing the best player in franchise history.  Is Smitty going somewhere else to play?  Ron Rivera has taken some time with the media to discuss a few things.  We have the analysis and the breakdown!

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports was back in the house.  Jason talks to us about the beating the players took for not allowing the media into their workouts.  We also discussed the lockout and Steve Smith’s future.  Jason is an excellent source of information!

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Episode 159 of Cat Crave Radio is here!  The Carolina Panthers’ players began their own workouts this week.  Not only are they locked out of team HQ but now they’ve locked out the media.  We will discuss.  Plus, Jerry Richardson has a few thoughts on the lockout and the lack of negotiations.  Yes, more discussion and analysis follows.

Tom Sorensen of the Charlotte Observer was with us.  Tom stood in the heat waiting for the players to come out of their workouts.  What did he find out?  Did anyone talk to him?  There’s no one better for information on the Panthers than Tom!

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Cat Crave Radio! presents Episode 158!  The Carolina Panthers have the players locked out.  But they’re still planning a little get together.  Plus, that first-overall pick will be there.  You know who.  We have the breakdown and the analysis.

Bill Voth of WSOC-TV was back in the house.  Bill talked to us about Steve Smith’s future, Cam Newton’s approach to the current situation and the team’s decision to draft some players with questionable character.

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Cat Crave Radio is taking the week off.   While the Carolina Panthers and the rest of the league are dealing with the lockout, we are resting.

We will return next week with another episode packed with information an analysis.

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