The Happy Half Hour Podcast is back ... sorta. We are still anxiously awaiting the return of Kristen Balboni, but until then Will and Darin walk you through some of the Panthers offseason headlines, as well as some league wide headlines. The guys give their analysis on the impact many of these NFL offseason moves and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 1
On the season finale of the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Will react to Sam Mills being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, recap Super Bowl 56, preview the upcoming off season and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 16, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Kristen and Will are both away on special assignment, so Darin calls in special guest, Brad Hoover. Darin speaks with Hoover about his work with the alumni affairs office, the 2003 Super Bowl run, this years Super Bowl, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 08, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 32
On this episode of the _Happy Half Hour,_ Darin joins Will from Mobile, Alabama to discuss all the Senior Bowl headlines, breakdown the QBs present at the Senior Bowl, react to the Washington Football Team's new nickname and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 03, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 31
The NFL offseason is rapidly approaching, and with it comes all the trade rumors, mock drafts, free agency talk, and the coaching carousal. On this week's episode of "The Happy Half Hour" Darin and Will take a look at many different storylines that are circulating the league, react to the hiring of Ben McAdoo, recap the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, and wonder if the NFC South is up for grabs in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 26, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 30
On this week's episode of the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Will analyze some of the overreactions from super wildcard weekend, discuss what Sam Mills means to the Panthers and the city of Charlotte, swap funny mascot stories and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 29
The season has ended, Mick Mixon has retired, and the Panthers have turned their attention to hiring a new offensive coordinator, free agency, and the 2022 NFL draft. On the first offseason episode of the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Will make sense of the season that was, highlight some key things to keep an eye on moving forward, take a peak at some upcoming free agent offensive lineman, answer a viral twitter question and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 13, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 28
It is the first ever week 18 of the NFL regular season, and the guys wonder what changes might be needed moving forward to maximize the on-the-field-product of the NFL. This week also sadly marks the final week of Mick Mixon's broadcasting career, and there are so many people that wish to say thank you and goodbye to the legendary voice of the Carolina Panthers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 05, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This week on the Happy Half Hour podcast, the gang wonders if Cam Newton has played his last game as a Panther, react to the passing of NFL legend, John Madden, discuss the time Mick almost fought Lawrence Taylor and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 26
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, the gang welcomes a very special guest all the way from Germany to discuss the Panthers recent entry into the German market. The guys also talk about their recent travels to Buffalo, Sunday's kicking situation, Mick Mixon's final home game as the team's play-by-play voice and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 25
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Will once again fills in at host for Kristen - who has recently become a mother! Will and Darin again welcome special guest, Mick Mixon, to discuss the 1995 expansion draft, the possible return of Sam Darnold, the Curry family and this week's game against the Buffalo Bills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 24
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Kristen is out on special assignment, so Will takes over the hosting role. Will and Darin also welcome special guest, Mick Mixon, to discuss their favorite memories from playing the Falcons, Will's recent engagement, where the Panthers stand in the NFC playoff picture and what to expect from Cam Newton this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 09, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 23
This week on the Happy Half Hour podcast, Kristen, Darin and Will react to the news that CMC will be out for the remainder of the season, discuss the disappointing loss to Miami, get excited for Christmas and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This week on the Happy Half Hour podcast, Kristen, Darin and Will share their thoughts and feelings on Cam's return to Bank of America Stadium, recap Sunday's loss to the Washington Football Team, discuss their favorite Thanksgiving foods and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 21
This week on the Happy Half Hour podcast, Kristen, Darin and Will react to Cam's return, recap the Panthers win over Arizona, highlight Shaq Thompson incredible season thus far, preview this weeks home game against Washington and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 20
This week on the Happy Half Hour podcast, Kristen, Darin and Will take you behind the scenes of Cam Newton's return to the Carolina Panthers. The gang also discusses the impact he will have on the team, when we might see him play and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Kristen, Will and Darin were impressed with the Panthers ability to run the football on Sunday, check the injury status of a few Panthers, preview this weeks game against the Patriots and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 04, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 18
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Kristen, Will and Darin evaluate all three phases of the Carolina Panthers, emphasize the impact of all the injured players and what they mean to this team, recommitting to running the ball and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 17
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Kristen and Darin are briefly joined by our very own Will Bryan live from Conetoe, North Carolina for his stat of the week. Kristen and Darin go into the detail about the state of the Panthers secondary and offensive line, discuss the upcoming game against the New York Giants, take a look back at some of Darin's favorite stories from his time covering the Panthers and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 21, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 16
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Kristen, Will and Darin try to make sense of the Eagles game, review injuries, look ahead to this weeks game against the Vikings, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Kristen, Will and Darin talk about a wide variety of interesting nicknames, dissect the Panthers recent acquisition of Stephon Gilmore, preview the Philadelphia Eagles, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 07, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 14
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Kristen, Will and Darin discuss how the injuries sustained in week 3 will impact the coming weeks and months, preview the Dallas Cowboys, rank Rolling Stones Songs and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 13
This week on the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Will and Darin make a bet, the gang is enjoying the Panthers 2-0 start, excited to see how much this team is growing, anticipating the Thursday night matchup against the Texans and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Kristen, Darin and Will are back for another episode of the Happy Half Hour Podcast, and this week they have real football to talk about. The gang also discussed where this team found success and where they need to improve, look ahead to New Orleans, and much more! Podcast Highlights include: (0:28) Kristen is excited to have REAL football to talk about. (1:38) Shaq Thompson and the Panther defense looked great. (3:37) Haason Reddick and the defensive line got after Zach Wilson. (5:19) Despite t...
Sep 16, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this weeks episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast, Kristen and Darin get you ready for the season opener by discussing the Elephant in the room and highlighting position groups that excite them and make them anxious. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 08, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On this weeks episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast, Kristen, Darin and Will share their thoughts on the final preseason game, discuss the initial 53-man roster, debate who the best college football fans in the Carolinas are and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 01, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On this weeks episode of the Happy Half Hour Podcast Kristen, Will and Darin discuss the ongoing position battles, share their thoughts on the preseason thus far, offer a behind the scenes look at Steve Smith as a broadcaster and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On this weeks episode of the Happy Half Hour Podcast, Will Bryan and Darin Gantt share their thoughts on joint practices, talk about the best of 89, discuss their favorite moments from camp, updates everyone on the offensive line situation, breakdown the defensive side of the ball so far and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 18, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Kristen, Will and Darin recorded this episode live from Spartanburg. The gang shares their thoughts on everything they have seen at Training Camp both on and off the field. Plus Fan Fest, and donuts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Kristen, Will and Darin gear up for training camp with a new episode of the Happy Half Hour. The gang discusses what they are most looking forward to about training camp, updates everyone on recent Panther headlines, shares exciting personal news, answers your weird questions of the week and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 5