"sportstalk" With Bobby Hebert

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 way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well.Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts.Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, NBA draft scout, to preview the NBA Draft, who is at the top of the board for Atlanta, and will the Pelicans pick a center/big man? 

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

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 of learning Rugby coming from a very football focused city, and finally who we should keep an eye on some tomorrow's match?

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 the team as they battle the defending champs, and the NOLA Gold's first playoff apperance in franchise history this season before giving us the details on who we should expect to see out on the field. Later on, Cullen joins the guys for Triple Option where we dive into our top news stories of the day!

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 lesson on professional basketball in New Orleans following another close but no cigar ending.

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 scramble, BI trade rumors and New Orleans basketball history, how "home-field advantage" is a serious thing in the MLB but not so much in the NBA, and how many Olympic medalists are former NCAA athletes?

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? Let’s talk about it.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, the former voice of the Saints, gave his health update and recapped his career in the broadcasting booth. Mike, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. The guys interviewed Saints legend Archie Manning, who previewed 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. Mike and Jeff spoke to Gerry Sandusky, the play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Ravens. Sandusky evaluated the Ravens' 2024-25 roster and their "tightening" championship window. Mike, Jeff, and Charlie reviewed a trend from Super Bowl-losing 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 reviewed the NFC South scheduling for the 2024-25 season. 

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. 

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 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. 

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 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 Orleans. Mike, Jeff, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. 

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. 

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 Orleans. 

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 transfer portal additions, highlighting their new pitchers and "power bats." West discussed Brian Kelly's recruiting at LSU in the new era of college athletics. The guys shared their thoughts on the Lakers' decision to hire first-time head coach JJ Redick. 

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. 

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 recruiting at LSU in the new era of college athletics.