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Hosted by veteran sportswriter and broadcaster David Grubb, ”Hard in the Paint” talks about the games, but doesn‘t play any when it comes to discussing what‘s happening on or off the field. HITP is the 2021 Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) winner for best podcast. Follow the show on Instagram @hitpwithdg.
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Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Ben Pfiefer, co-host of the Prep2Pro podcast, joins HITP to discuss this year's delayed but quickly approaching NBA Draft. We talk about the challenges that teams, players, and agents are facing, and how this year could change how teams draft for years to come. Ben gives his thoughts on the top players in the draft, and we examine which members of this year's class could be the best fits and potential targets of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Best-selling author and New Orleans Pelicans superfan, Angie Thomas makes her HITP debut. We run the gamut, discussing her writing career, the presidential election, representation in literature, her love of hip-hop, and of course her beloved New Orleans Pelicans. What does she think about the hiring of Stan Van Gundy, trading Jrue, and would she rather have another #1 bestseller or a Pelicans title?
Opening by DJ Dao
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
In this week's edition of The Dome Patrol, Ross Jackson and I examine where the 5-2 sit as they prepare for their first "must-win" game of the season at Tampa Bay. We talk about Kwon Alexander's potential impact on the defense, and how he compares to other mid-season acquisitions over the past few years. Are there other moves on the horizon post-deadline? We look at the takeaways from another narrow victory, and why the secondary still isn't on the same page.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
It can't get any worse for the LSU Tigers, can it? Charles Rees, host of the Primetime Podcast joins HITP as we dissect LSU's blowout loss at Auburn, and what, if anything can be done before Bama comes to Death Valley. We also examine Coach O's offseason hires, and try to find some positives in a season that could quickly bottom out.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
The MLB season has come to an end, as many thought it would, with a Dodgers win in the World Series. So, now what? What did baseball get right and wrong this season? What was Kevin Cash thinking? Was Rob Manfred actually drunk and does he even like baseball at all? Where have all the personalities gone and why doesn't MLB promote them? Is Tony LaRussa going to ruin the White Sox? All that, and even some basketball with Quick Out the Blocks writer Erika Fernandez.
Opening by DJ Dao
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
For seven years, former adult film actress, director, producer, and agent, Lisa Ann has been carving out a spot in the world of fantasy sports analysis, now hosting two shows each week on Sirius XM. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss her background growing up in Easton, Pa., gaining legitimacy in the world of fantasy football, the surprising similarities between her two careers, activism, and her thoughts on the Saints and Zion Williamson.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
At 4-2, the New Orleans Saints remain a mystery. The next few games should tell us a lot more about what they are and what they could be. Ross Jackson joins HITP to discuss Marquez Calloway and Tre'Quan Smith stepping up, comparing Kamara to the greats, troubles in the secondary, bad trade rumors, potential QBs of the future, and concerns heading into Chicago and Tampa Bay before hosting the 49ers.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
LSU Sports Digital Reporter Cody Worsham joins HITP to talk about the Tiger's impressive win over South Carolina this past Saturday; TJ Finley being ready for primetime, Ed Ingram's impact on the offensive line; the underrated Terrace Marshall, and how much room for growth there is for the LSU defense. We also look at the unique relationship between Steve Ensminger and his quarterbacks, and how Coach O has dealt with "the season after" so far.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Dino Hanson makes his weekly appearance on HITP to discuss the New Orleans Pelicans hiring of Stan Van Gundy, and it's meaning to the franchise and the players currently on the roster. We also look back on the road that brought the Pelicans to this point, and what has to happen in Year 2 of the Zion era. Also on the docket: reflections from the NBA's bubble and its after-effects, and how the legacy of Anthony Davis is impacted by winning his first title, and more.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Ross Jackson joins HITP to discuss the Saints as they prepare to host the Carolina Panthers. We discuss the defensive issues that have plagued the team; what Michael Thomas' absence and return can mean for the Saints; the importance of Marcus Davenport; and what the next three games should tell us about the season going forward.
Opening theme by DJ Dao