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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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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
It's all ball with Dino Hanson. He and I talk about the Clippers' epic collapse; holding Doc Rivers accountable; and how some NBA "truths" may be getting exposed.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
After their week one win over Tom Brady and the Patriots, the Saints hit the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night. Ross Jackson is back as we examine the impact of Michael Thomas' injury; the contract extensions for Alvin Kamara and Demario Davis; and offensive and defensive matchups for the Black & Gold and the Silver & Black.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Former New Orleans sports radio personality Seth Dunlap has moved from covering sports to documenting the interactions between protesters and police in his native Pacific Northwest. He gives his account of what he's seen and what he's learned. We also discuss New Orleans sports radio, and the overall need to amplify voices in all areas of media.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
NOLA.com sportswriter Rod Walker joins HITP on the first Monday following a Saints game. We break down the good and the not-quite-so good from the opener; talk up the Saints' secondary; and examine the Kamara/Davis contract extensions. The return of high school/college football and thoughts on the latest from the Pelicans and NBA playoffs on the agenda as well.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Karen Loftus, former sports reporter for WGNO in New Orleans, and current anchor for WFLA in Tampa, joins HITP to talk about the NFL season opener between the Saints and Buccaneers. She provides some insight to the relationship between Tom Brady and Bruce Arians, key matchups, and some possible x-factors. But first, I give my thoughts on Skip Bayless' statements regarding Dak Prescott, the display in Kansas City, and how athletes aren't the ones politicizing sports in America.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Reqular guest Dino "The Dean" Hanson, is back. In our latest conversation, we break down the NBA Conference Semifinals. We examine the genius of Coach Spo and what's next for the Bucks; Why Toronto should close out the Celtics; the Rockets' system failure and what AD still has to prove; Michael Porter Jr talking out of turn; coaching candidates, and culture. It's basketball talk that's about basketball.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
The Dome Patrol is back, this time with actual games to talk about. The NFL kicks off Thursday night, so let the games begin. Ross Jackson, of Canal Street Chronicles and host of the Locked on Saints podcast, and I talk about the Saints' final 53 man roster, the Jadaveon Clowney saga, Alvin Kamara's contract situation, and we examine the added value Sean Payton brings this season.
And, of course, we break down the key match ups for Sunday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Sports legal analyst Daniel Lust, co-host of the Conduct Detrimental podcast, returns to HITP to take a look at the current issues surrounding the return of football on the college and high school levels. Players, parents, and coaches are in an unknown situation, and we discuss everything from the Big Ten to Louisiana AG Jeff Landry.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
With the NFL season starting on Thursday, a lot of fans are still prepping for their fantasy drafts. Pro Football Focus Fantasy Analyst Andrew Erickson joins HITP to talk strategies, value picks, sleepers, and let's you know which Saints players are over/undervalued this season.
Opening theme by DJ Dao
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
After a busy weekend, we check in with Marlon Favorite and review cut down day in the NFL. How did it impact the New Orleans Saints? Also, does missing out on Jadaveon Clowney change the way you view the Saints' Super Bowl chances? Finally, we look at the continually changing landscape in college sports and how Ed Orgeron and LSU can do better in supporting the fight against systemic racism.
Opening theme by DJ Dao