Ian McNulty, play-by-play for the NOLA Gold Rugby team and food writer for the Times-Picayune, joins Mike and Jeff as the NOLA Gold play their final home game this weekend against the defending champs New England Free Jacks and have already clinched their first playoff game in franchise history, how the Major League Rugby playoffs work, the impact …

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Pigs are flyin' by the MLR Weekly corner office windows. Snowballs are being thrown in Hades. Democrats and Republics are hugging. AND... the NOLA Gold are in the playoffs! That's right, for the first time in 7 seasons there is a different feeling in The Big Easy and the only GM in NOLA's history - Ryan Fitzgerald - talks about th…

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): In this clip, Matt Harmon and James Koh share their thoughts on Chris Olave's profile and where he stands in the ranking of the league's wide receivers. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the wa…

In our final hour, Mike Hoss and Jeff Nowak covering the history of how the NFL is viewed in New Orleans, how the Olympics and other NCAA collegiate sports could be pushed out of the limelight, and balance sheets as college football is becoming competitive to professional sports scenes, before we crack open the soundbank as we hear from Ersin Demir…

Mike Hoss, Jeff Nowak, and Cullen Steele dive into their top news stories of the day in our Triple Option feature!By Audacy

In our 2nd hour, Jeff and Mike dive into some audio recently from Josh Hart about his trade from New Orleans and how these players are sometimes viewed as pieces on a board and not human beings, before having the play-by-play for the NOLA Gold and food writer for the Times-Picayune, to preview the importance of both tomorrow's final home game for t…

Fletcher Mackel from WDSU, joins Mike and Jeff to discuss the upcoming Mackel Championship, the city's amateur golf tournament and celebrity scramble, the history of the event, Mike's own history as a serious golfing contender come next weekend, how Fletcher approaches the BI trade rumors circling the Pelicans right now, and a quick little history …

Mike Hoss, Voice of the Saints, and Jeff Nowak get together this Friday to discuss a whole lot including the Saints moving to California for their Training Camp, and how that will shake out for the Saints making a home away from home for the summer before Fletcher Mackel from WDSU joins the guys to preview the Mackel Championship and celebrity scra…

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints have some interesting decisions to make on offense this year, but it’s not necessarily always about the talent. How do they manage the Alvin Kamara contract situation? What about the Juwan Johnson injury? Can you get by with less OL depth in a year with such a major youth movement?…

Mike and Jeff reported on the Saints' latest safety signing: Roderic Teamer, another local product. Glen West, an LSU reporter at Geaux247.com, joined Mike, Jeff, and Charlie to discuss Jay Johnson's work in the transfer portal and Brian Kelly's recruiting. The guys answered a question from a WWL listener about the Saints' TE room. Jim Henderson, t…

Mike and Jeff answered a question from a WWL listener about Super Bowl-losing teams. Mike and Jeff spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' roster. The guys broke down the concerning positions on the team's roster. Jeff evaluated New Orleans' young pass rushers. They discussed Alvin Kamara's importance to the Saints' offense. Mike and Jeff reviewe…

Mike and Jeff spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' roster. The guys broke down the concerning positions on the team's roster. Jeff evaluated New Orleans' young pass rushers. They discussed Alvin Kamara's importance to the Saints' offense.By Audacy

Saints legend Archie Manning joined Mike and Jeff to preview the 28th year of the Manning Passing Academy. Manning shared his favorite memories from the event, highlighting Josh Allen's inhuman arm strength and Matthew Stafford's impressive showing. He also discussed their current system of high school campers and college counselors. Mike and Jeff …

Mike and Jeff spoke to Gerry Sandusky, the play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Ravens. Sandusky discussed the Ravens' "tightening" championship window. He told a story from Baltimore's Super Bowl XLVII victory over the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans. Sandusky also broke down the Ravens' roster for the 2024-25 season.…

Saints legend Archie Manning joined Mike and Jeff to preview the 28th year of the Manning Passing Academy. Manning shared his favorite memories from the event, highlighting Josh Allen's inhuman arm strength and Matthew Stafford's impressive showing. He also discussed their current system of high school campers and college counselors.…

Mike and Jeff answered a question from a WWL listener about the Saints' TE room. The guys criticized the team's handling of the tight end position. Jim Henderson, the former voice of the Saints, joined Mike and Jeff. Henderson gave his health update. He explained that Drew Brees was unfairly criticized in his only year as a broadcaster. Henderson r…

Mike, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Jeff remembered how the championship-winning Boston Celtics' roster was built. Charlie reviewed a report regarding Brandon Ingram's potential trade destinations. Mike recapped the Superdome renovations.By Audacy

Jim Henderson, the former voice of the Saints, joined Mike and Jeff. Henderson gave his health update. He explained that Drew Brees was unfairly criticized in his only year as a broadcaster. Henderson remembered Zach Strief's play-by-play skills before the former Saints OL entered coaching. He also shared his favorite memories of Brees in New Orlea…

Mike and Jeff reported on the Saints' latest safety signing: Roderic Teamer, another local product. Glen West, an LSU reporter at Geaux247.com, joined Mike, Jeff, and Charlie. West reviewed the strength of the SEC after the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas A&M Aggies solidified their spots in the College World Series Finals. He broke down LSU's trans…

Glen West, an LSU reporter at Geaux247.com, discussed LSU's pitch for relief ace Griffin Herring to return to the team in 2025 instead of going to the MLB.By Audacy

Glen West, an LSU reporter at Geaux247.com, joined Mike, Jeff, and Charlie. West reviewed the strength of the SEC after the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas A&M Aggies solidified their spots in the College World Series Finals. He broke down LSU's transfer portal additions, highlighting their new pitchers and "power bats." West discussed Brian Kelly's…

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): A lot has changed on the New Orleans Saints offense heading into Year 2, but will it lead to success for Derek Carr and Co.? Jeff and Steve kick off today’s episode by diving in more on what they’ve seen from QB1 so far and his post-minicamp comments on detail-oriented coaches, welcome criticism and a ne…

NEW YORK, NY - This week's The Rugby Odds has fire. What else could one expect with WWE Hall of Famer/turned rugby advocate John Bradshaw Layfield and host Matt McCarthy doing business while having to keep/break the peace between Irish legend George Hook and Glaswegian Steve Lewis, King Gift Egbelu's proxy.INCLUDED:32-28 RecordThe Titanic & RugbyGl…

CHICAGO, IL - After a sizzling (literally) week with a zillion (figuratively) story-lines, the most poignant of the off-field events was the dismissal of Chicago Head Coach Sam Harris. In an exclusive with MLR Weekly, CEO/GM James English addresses that, as well as the direction, expectations and course for the Hounds going forward.ALSO INCLUDED: -…

Mike and Charlie gave updates from the 2024 College World Series. The guys criticized the Detroit Pistons for firing head basketball coach Monty Williams. Ron Higgins, an LSU reporter for the Journal Services network, joined Sports Talk. Higgins talked about Pete Maravich, Nick Saban, and Joe Burrow. Mike and Charlie interviewed Greg Cosel, an NFL …

Jeff and Charlie gave an update from the 2024 College World Series. The guys slammed the incompetence of the Detroit Pistons, the "laughing stock" of the NBA. Jeff and Charlie broke down WWL's "way too early" 53-man roster projection for the Saints. The guys explained why the Saints should carry three quarterbacks in 2024. They evaluated New Orlean…

Jeff and Charlie broke down WWL's "way too early" 53-man roster projection for the Saints. The guys explained why the Saints should carry three quarterbacks in 2024. They evaluated New Orleans' offensive weapons for starting QB Derek Carr in Klint Kubiak's new scheme. The guys also discussed the Saints' "easy" defensive decisions.…

Jeff and Charlie discussed Jay Johnson's work to reload LSU baseball's roster in the transfer portal era of college athletics. Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked on Saints podcast, joined Jeff and Charlie. Jackson shared his takeaways from the team's OTAs and minicamp. He expressed confidence in the Saints' new offensive scheme under Klint Kubiak…

Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked on Saints podcast, joined Jeff and Charlie. Jackson shared his takeaways from the team's OTAs and minicamp. He expressed confidence in the Saints' new offensive scheme under Klint Kubiak. Jackson broke down the NFL's new kickoff rules, explaining what's different starting in the 2024-25 season. He also evaluated…

Mike and Charlie gave an update from the 2024 College World Series. They shared their thoughts on Eddie Yamin, the Dayton catcher LSU added from the transfer portal. The guys also spoke to a WWL listener about Monty Williams and Paulson Adebo. Greg Cosel, an NFL analyst & senior producer at NFL Films, joined Mike and Charlie. Cosel evaluated the Sa…

Mike, Charlie, and Jeff played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike praised Tennessee baseball for booking a spot in the College World Series Finals. Jeff reviewed Monty Williams' NBA journey, criticizing the Pistons' handling of the situation. Charlie shared a stat about Florida star Jac Caglianone.…

Greg Cosel, an NFL analyst & senior producer at NFL Films, joined Mike and Charlie. Cosel evaluated the Saints rookie class, highlighting Taliese Fuaga, Kool-Aid McKinstry, and Spencer Rattler. He talked about Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr, and Demario Davis. Cosel also broke down the Falcons' new offense, Jordan Love's development in Green Bay, and Jay…

Mike shared his thoughts on the Saints' cap space in the 2024-25 season.By Audacy

Mike and Charlie reviewed the 2024 College World Series, highlighting Florida's victory over Kentucky. The guys criticized the Detroit Pistons for firing head basketball coach Monty Williams. They spoke to a WWL listener about Willie Mays. Ron Higgins, an LSU reporter for the Journal Services network, joined Sports Talk. Mike celebrated Higgins' in…

Ron Higgins, an LSU reporter for the Journal Services network, joined Sports Talk. Mike celebrated Higgins' induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Higgins remembered the legendary Pete Maravich. He discussed Nick Saban's impact on LSU football. Higgins also praised LSU Heisman quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels for changing the p…

Mike and Charlie broke down the 2024 College World Series and NBA Finals. The guys spoke to Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, and Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network. Duncan previewed the annual Manning Passing Academy. Ruffino discussed LSU baseball's transfer portal moves and the holes on the Tigers' fo…

Steve and Charlie broke down LSU baseball's six additions in the transfer portal, explaining what each player adds to the team's 2025 roster. Christian Clark, a Pelicans beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Steve and Charlie. Clark discussed the overhaul of the Pelicans' coaching staff. He projected Brandon Ingram's future in the NBA. Clark a…

Christian Clark, a Pelicans beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Steve and Charlie. Clark discussed the overhaul of the Pelicans' coaching staff. He projected Brandon Ingram's future in the NBA. Clark also previewed the 2024 NBA Draft.By Audacy

Steve and Charlie celebrated Jrue Holiday's second NBA Finals victory. The guys reset the 2024 College World Series bracket. Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Steve and Charlie. Etheridge recapped the action from the first five days of the 2024 College World Series, highlighting the SEC's success against the ACC. Etheridge ta…

Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Steve and Charlie. Etheridge recapped the action from the first five days of the 2024 College World Series, highlighting the SEC's success against the ACC. Etheridge talked about Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Florida. Etheridge also broke down LSU baseball's moves in the transfer portal.…

Mike and Charlie discussed the 2024 College World Series, giving an update from the bracket in Omaha. Mike and Charlie reviewed Pete Jenkins' comments about LSU's defensive line and cornerback room. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino broke down LSU football's upcoming 2024 roster. He e…

Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve praised Paul Skenes' strong start to his MLB career. Charlie reviewed Jay Johnson's work in the transfer portal. Mike shared his thoughts on Houston QB CJ Stroud.By Audacy

Mike and Charlie reviewed Pete Jenkins' comments about LSU's defensive line and cornerback room. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Mike and Charlie. Ruffino broke down LSU football's upcoming 2024 roster. He emphasized the Tigers' defensive issues. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on LSU baseball's moves in th…

Mike and Charlie broke down the 2024 College World Series and NBA Finals. The guys discussed North Carolina's elimination battle with Florida State and Boston's 18th championship. They also previewed game five of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Mike and Charlie. Mike remembered the best quarterba…

Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, shared his thoughts on the Saints' projections in 2024.By Audacy

Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Mike and Charlie. Mike remembered the best quarterbacks from his experience at the annual Manning Passing Academy. Duncan listed the quarterbacks he's looking forward to watching at this year's camp. Duncan also shared his thoughts on the Saints' projections in 2024.…

Mike and Steve praised the annual Louisiana Line Camp for teaching and developing technique in the trenches for young offensive and defensive linemen. The guys interviewed Don Rodrigue and Randy Breaux, two directors of the Louisiana Line Camp. They discussed the camp's growth and explained what it provides young players. Kevin Clement, the mayor o…

Tim Rebowe, the head football coach of the Nicholls State Colonels, joined Steve and Mike. Rebowe discussed the difficulty of coaching in the modern era of college athletics. Rebowe also praised Pete Jenkins, Kevin Mawae, and the local coaches who helped make the Louisiana Line Camp function. The guys spoke to legendary prep football coach J. T. Cu…

The guys spoke to legendary prep football coach J. T. Curtis. Curtis called line play "real football." He praised the instruction at the annual Louisiana Line Camp. Curtis explained that stellar play in the offensive and defensive lines is the key to any successful football team. He emphasized the need for coaches to teach and develop young men. Cu…

Tim Rebowe, the head football coach of the Nicholls State Colonels, joined Steve and Mike. Rebowe discussed the difficulty of coaching in the modern era of college athletics. He celebrated the local support of the Colonels from Thibodaux. Rebowe also praised Pete Jenkins, Kevin Mawae, and the local coaches who helped make the Louisiana Line Camp fu…