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The Questions: Catching up with Larry Holder and Marlon Favorite

One thing we know for sure, we don’t know anything about what’s going on with LSU football, the Saints, the Pelicans’ coaching search, or why Tulane can’t hold a lead. Larry Holder, writer for The Athletic, and Marlon Favorite bring their perspectives and insight to HITP.

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The Two-Man Game with Dino Hanson

Like Neon Boudeaux and Butch McCrae, Dino and I have a hell of a two man game. We're all ball once again as we discuss the NBA from every angle. We talk about the top coaching candidates, and what we think makes a good coach. The Pelicans, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Bernard King, and Solomon Hill all get name checked in this one. Plus, some of your questions.

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The Dome Patrol Walks Into the Lions' Den

At 1-2, it's time to keep the big picture in mind with the Saints. In this week's edition of The Dome Patrol with Ross Jackson, we talk about the good, bad, & ugly from Sunday night and why the Motor City is a great place to start a turnaround. What are the matchups to watch, and how do the Saints adjust on both sides of the ball? Find out.

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From Death Valley to the WNBA Bubble with Kate Adams & Natalie Weiner

As LSU moves past Saturday's disappointment and towards their first road game of the season at Vanderbilt, HITP is joined by CST sideline reporter Kate Adams (@up2datewkate) as she gives her thoughts on what adjustments the team may make, and why things aren't as bad as they may have seemed. In Part II of today's episode, freelance sports and music writer Natalie Weiner and I discuss the WNBA Playoffs, including a Finals prediction, as well as a look at how the league and media can do a better job of selling the game.

 

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Loss Weekend: Saints and Tigers go down hard

Marlon Favorite had to let the folks know how he felt after watching LSU lose to Miss. St. and the Saints fall to Green Bay. Big Fav and I examine why the hype was too much too early for the Tigers, and what they can do to help Myles Brennan. Then we revisit the Superdome and try to predict what adjustments New Orleans will make on both sides of the ball before Sunday.

Hardball: MLB Playoffs with Rob Parker

Rob Parker, co-host of The Odd Couple on Fox Sports 1, joins HITP as well discuss the Major League Baseball playoffs, which begin on Tuesday. Rob gives his thoughts on the state of the game, the best opening round matchups, potential breakout stars, and his World Series prediction. 

 

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Switching Lanes

PR pro Kelsea Wilkerson (@thekelssimone) talks about her transition from the corporate side of communications to sports and entertainment, and why now was a great time to make the move. We also discuss the NBA conference finals, the ups and downs of being a Saints fan, and if Drew Brees is positioning himself for a post-football political career.

The Dome Patrol: Get 1% Better

It may be Thursday, but that doesn't mean that The Dome Patrol isn't ready to play. Ross Jackson and I give a quick look back at Monday Night, then focus on Sunday's matchup with the Packers.  Win or lose, the Saints have to be better in a number of areas this weekend, and we identify who and what to watch for in this early litmus test.

Killer Crossover: HITP gets "Ritch"

Today, Trevor Ritchie, host of the GetRitch podcast and member of the HITP family, gives his picks for some of the biggest college and pro football games of the weekend. We breakdown the Thursday night matchup between Miami and Jacksonville, along with a trio of SEC contests, and the week three collision of the Saints and Packers. You gotta play to win, and Trevor helps you do just that.

Las Vegas Letdown: Sports & Pop Culture with Hank Brady

David and frequent guest Hank Brady talk about the Saints' loss on Monday night, Drew Brees' arm, Alvin Kamara's grills, AD's second shining moment, The return of the Mandalorian, Cardi B's divorce, and how Deion Sanders could be either the best or worst thing to HBCU football.