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Aug 31, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 31, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 31, 2013 /
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Aug 30, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 30, 2013 /
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Aug 29, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 29, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 29, 2013 /
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Aug 28, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 28, 2013 /
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Aug 27, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 27, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 27, 2013 /
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Aug 26, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 26, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 26, 2013 /
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Aug 24, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 24, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 24, 2013 /
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Aug 23, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 23, 2013 /
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Aug 22, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 22, 2013 /
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Aug 21, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 21, 2013 /
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Aug 20, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 20, 2013 /
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Aug 19, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 19, 2013 /
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Aug 17, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 17, 2013 /
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Aug 16, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 16, 2013 /
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Aug 15, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 15, 2013 /
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Aug 14, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 14, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 14, 2013 /
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Aug 13, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 13, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 13, 2013 /
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Aug 12, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 12, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 12, 2013 /
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Aug 10, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 10, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 10, 2013 /
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Aug 9, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 9, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 9, 2013 /
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Aug 9, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 145: The Pelicans doing their Summer Thang / Michael and I get together to cover
In the NO Podcast Episode 145: The Pelicans doing their Summer Thang / Michael and I get together to cover everything that's happened over the last month. The Team USA game, articles bashing the Pelicans summer haul, The Greg Oden chase. Remaining roster holes. Estimating a floor/ceiling for the team. The biggest unknowns left for the squad. - Enjoy! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 minutes
Aug 8, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 8, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 8, 2013 /
35 minutes
Aug 7, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 7, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 7, 2013 /
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Aug 6, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 6, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 6, 2013 /
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Aug 5, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 5, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - August 5, 2013 /
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Aug 2, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 2, 2013 /
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27 minutes
Aug 1, 2013
Black & Blue Report - August 1, 2013 /
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38 minutes
Jul 31, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 31, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 31, 2013 /
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Jul 30, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 30, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 30, 2013 /
33 minutes
Jul 29, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 29, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 29, 2013 /
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Jul 26, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 26, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 26, 2013 /
35 minutes
Jul 25, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 25, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 25, 2013 /
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Jul 24, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 24, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 24, 2013 /
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Jul 23, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 23, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 23, 2013 /
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Jul 22, 2013
Black & Blue Report - July 22, 2013 /
Black & Blue Report - July 22, 2013 /
1 hour
Jul 16, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 144: The Pelicans NBA Summer League Squad / Michael and I talk Summer league! How
In the NO Podcast Episode 144: The Pelicans NBA Summer League Squad / Michael and I talk Summer league! How is Austin Rivers developing? Darius Miller? Do Pierre Jackson and Jeff Withey have what it takes to carve out niches on this Pelicans squad? Is Brian Roberts the next big thing? - All questions we talk about on this podcast - plus Greg Oden, Anthony Morrow, Stiemsma, Jon Brockman, and Anthony Davis. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Jul 8, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 143: Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 2 / Tom Ziller of Sactown Royalty joins
In the NO Podcast Episode 143: Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 2 / Tom Ziller of Sactown Royalty joins Michael and I to talk Tyreke Evans. We touch on everything - his defense, open floor acumen, abilities in the Pick and Roll, Isolation talents, whether he hates being a small forward, and if he would willingly take a sixth man role. Then, Michael and I delve into everything else. Line-ups, rotations, how players fit next to each other, and why I hate the idea of Ryan Anderson for Asik. Oh, and we talk about Aminu's new contract, Pierre Jackson, Michael's Mancrush on Jeff Withey, and Austin Rivers as well. - - Lots o stuff! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 minutes
Jul 8, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 143: New Orleans Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 1 / In part 1 of
In the NO Podcast Episode 143: New Orleans Pelicans Free Agency Wrap Up, Part 1 / In part 1 of the In the NO wrap up of free agency, Gerry V joins Michael and Ryan to talk about whether the team has filled a lot of those holes that were so glaring last season. They talk Evans role on the team, trading Asik for Anderson, whether Jrue Holiday is an upgrade on Vasquez, and what Austin Rivers must be thinking now. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jul 1, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 142: The New Orleans Pelicans Free Agency Targets / Michael and I get together as
In the NO Podcast Episode 142: The New Orleans Pelicans Free Agency Targets / Michael and I get together as Free Agency officially begins to talk about the reported prime targets of the New Orleans Pelicans: Kevin Martin, Andre Igoudala, Tyreke Evans and Chase Budinger. We talk about each, how we feel they'd fit with the team, salary possibilities, and what other free agents we like for the squad. - It'll be an exciting few days in Free Agency World. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jun 28, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 141: Pelicans trade for Jrue Holiday during NBA Draft / Michael and I get together
In the NO Podcast Episode 141: Pelicans trade for Jrue Holiday during NBA Draft / Michael and I get together to talk the aftermath of a crazy NBA draft. We talk Nerlens Noel, the value of that 2014 draft pick, Jrue Holiday and Pierre Jackson. Then we consider the salary cap implications, what the trade means for Vasquez, what Demps is signalling to all of us about his plans for this team, and whether Gordon and Vasquez can get along. - Crazy night! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
58 minutes
Jun 24, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 2: Amin Elhassan on NBA Draft and Pelicans / Amin Elhassan, former Assistant
In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 2: Amin Elhassan on NBA Draft and Pelicans / Amin Elhassan, former Assistant director of Basketball Operations for the Suns and current ESPN writer joins us to talk about the Draft, some of the players we hate and love, general drafting philosophies and what advanced analytics really means for the NBA. - Take a listen, he had me questioning my analysis. Ah, ignorance, why must you desert me now. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 24, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 1: NBA Draft Big Boards for the Pelicans / Michael and I debate
In the NO Podcast Episode 140, Part 1: NBA Draft Big Boards for the Pelicans / Michael and I debate our top ten guys - and unsurprisingly, have some pretty big differences. Particularly, my board is right, and his isn't. We also talk rumors about McLemore and/or Oladipo falling, Chad Ford not putting anyone into Tier's 1 and 2 in this draft, and generally what we think most of the rumors are that are out there - smoke or fire. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 19, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 139: Gerry V, the NBA Finals, and Pelicans Draft Workouts / Gerry V joins Ryan
In the NO Podcast Episode 139: Gerry V, the NBA Finals, and Pelicans Draft Workouts / Gerry V joins Ryan and Michael to talk about the Finals, what the team can take away from these games, and what they need to be looking for this off-season. Then Ryan and Michael talk about the workouts that have happened so far, the strange lack of Eric Gordon's name in the team's draft press release, and who we think is on Dell Demp's draft board. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jun 3, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 138: Otto Porter as a Pelican, the NBA Draft, and Trading the 2014 Pick /
In the NO Podcast Episode 138: Otto Porter as a Pelican, the NBA Draft, and Trading the 2014 Pick / Andrew Geiger of CasualHoya.com joins us to talk about Otto Porter and the New Orleans Pelicans. Then we start talking the draft prospects of the 6th pick tournament, talk CP3's displeasure with the Clippers, and think about trades with Houston to "help" them land Dwight Howard. Then we move on to trading the Pelicans' 2014 pick, big men dominating the NBA, and Dell Demps in Europe to see Dario Saric. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
May 21, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 137: Pelicans' 6th Pick and the 2013 NBA Draft Combine / Michael and I talk
In the NO Podcast Episode 137: Pelicans' 6th Pick and the 2013 NBA Draft Combine / Michael and I talk the sixth pick of the NBA Draft after I moan and whine about it to start the show. Then we talk players that could be available for the New Orleans Pelicans, players that could fall, players that could rise, and lastly, who would each of us take at that spot if we were Dell Demps and had no trade offers on the table. - And yes, somehow I manage to mention Rudy Gay. And donkey balls. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 minutes
May 12, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 136: ClipperBlog, Bucksketball, and Point Guards of the Future / Michael and I are joined
In the NO Podcast Episode 136: ClipperBlog, Bucksketball, and Point Guards of the Future / Michael and I are joined by Jeremy Schmidt of 4Bucksketball4 to talk Point Guards! We grill him on Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, and Michael can't help but talk about how he always wanted Larry Sanders. For years. We get it, Michael. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
May 5, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 135: ESPN TrueHoop's Henry Abbott on Lillard v Davis and CP3 a Pelican? / This
In the NO Podcast Episode 135: ESPN TrueHoop's Henry Abbott on Lillard v Davis and CP3 a Pelican? / This may be my favorite podcast I've ever recorded. Michael and I talk CP3 - Michael makes his case for him returning to New Orleans - and where else he could do. We talk all kinds of prospects, and then we bring on TrueHoop.com Maestro and Portland Trailblazer Fan to talk Lilliard winning the ROY over Davis, before moving on to talk Hoop Idea, Hack Tactics, the team to fear in the West, and somehow we end up on Rudy Gay. - Seriously - if you will only ever listen to In the NO once, listen to this one. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 minutes
Apr 29, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 134: Gerry V on Scouting, Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers and Collins / Michael and I
In the NO Podcast Episode 134: Gerry V on Scouting, Anthony Davis, Austin Rivers and Collins / Michael and I are joined by Gerry V to get an insiders glimpse into what the scouting process will be for the Pelicans. We talk about how to look at prospects, which is harder to coach - offense or defense - and what Davis and Rivers should each be doing this summer to get better. Stay in New Orleans or seek out high level games? And last, we touch on Jason Collins announcement. - Enjoy! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 22, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 133: The Most Important Offseason in the World / Michael and I get together to
In the NO Podcast Episode 133: The Most Important Offseason in the World / Michael and I get together to set the table for an absolutely vital off-season for the New Orleans Pelicans. We talk cap space, player contracts, what types of players they can go after, what their lottery odds are and most likely results. Then we talk about Gordon and Rivers and Davis and how each of them could improve for next year. - It's time for the team to keep moving forward, and not just with a new name! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
51 minutes
Apr 18, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 132: Pelicans Post-Mortum 3 with Mason Ginsberg and Jason Calmes / Michael and I are
In the NO Podcast Episode 132: Pelicans Post-Mortum 3 with Mason Ginsberg and Jason Calmes / Michael and I are joined in our 3rd and final Post-Mortum podcast, first by Mason Ginsberg - whom I challenge on his number one player in his Player Rankings, and then Jason Calmes comes on to talk about the health of the Hornets as a business and what they are doing in the off-season to improve your experience at the games! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 minutes
Apr 17, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 131: Pelicans Post-Mortum Part 2, with Jake Madison and Andrew Smith / We continue to
In the NO Podcast Episode 131: Pelicans Post-Mortum Part 2, with Jake Madison and Andrew Smith / We continue to wrap up our season coverage, talking with Jake Madison about playbook changes that have occurred over the season and bringing on Andrew Smith to talk about the guys in the locker room. Who is the best to hang out with, best in the locker room? What do the Hornets need to get to help their existing playbook? Answers within! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 15, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 130: Pelicans Post-Mortum 1 with James Grayson and Chris Trew / In this, the first
In the NO Podcast Episode 130: Pelicans Post-Mortum 1 with James Grayson and Chris Trew / In this, the first of a three part season Moratorium, Ryan and Michael wrap up the last week of games, talk CP3 and Anthony Davis's sprained MCL, take calls about AD playing center and Eric Gordon taking more jumpshots, and then bring on Hornets247 writers James Grayson and Chris Trew to talk trade values and the Rebrand. - Part two rolls out Tuesday, but today's podcast is special. Because it's yours. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 8, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 129: Eric Gordon sets Monty off / Michael and I recap the Jazz and Phoenix
In the NO Podcast Episode 129: Eric Gordon sets Monty off / Michael and I recap the Jazz and Phoenix games, including getting Michael's eyewitness account of the shouting match between Monty Williams and Eric Gordon on the sidelines in Utah. Ugly. Then we talk about the myriad of point guard options that may be available this summer, including Jennings, Marcus Smart, Bledsoe, Rajon Rondo, Trey Burke, etc. - Then we preview the upcoming Lakers game and the Hornets Pooperbowl against Sacramento. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 5, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 128: Eric Gordon's production and Rooting for Losses / Michael and I are joined by
In the NO Podcast Episode 128: Eric Gordon's production and Rooting for Losses / Michael and I are joined by Michael Pelissier to talk about Eric Gordon, his production this season, and what the team needs to put around him. Then we recap the loss against Golden State, secretly one of our favorite non-Pelican teams, and I curse at Jarrett Jack. We then talk Lottery placement, teams we need to worry about, and which teams we should all root for across the association to increase our odds in the lottery before moving on to the games against the fighting for their life Utah Jazz and double-tanking Phoenix Suns. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Mar 31, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 127: Gerry V, the tournament and turning over the Roster / Gerry V joins Michael
In the NO Podcast Episode 127: Gerry V, the tournament and turning over the Roster / Gerry V joins Michael and I to talk about the team's play over this last homestand, whether there will be more than just three or four hold-overs still on the roster next year, and if he'd prefer to get a lottery pick or a veteran. Then we talk about CP3 eviscerating Vasquez, Davis getting the better of Griffin, and drool over a Nugget wing or two. - - Then, Michael talks about the players that changed his opinion of them over the NCAA tournament. - - Give us a call to sound off! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Mar 18, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 125: Draft Prospects, Tiers, and Anthony Davis / Michael and I recap the three losses
In the NO Podcast Episode 125: Draft Prospects, Tiers, and Anthony Davis / Michael and I recap the three losses this week, focusing, as usual, on Davis, Gordon, Vasquez, and Ryan Anderson's virus-caused yack. Okay, not that last part. - Then, we take a great listener question and start talking the Draft! McLemore, Smart, Porter, Noel - and boy does Michael say something silly about Noel. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Mar 11, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 124: Anthony Davis already best player on the court? / As Anthony Davis continues to
In the NO Podcast Episode 124: Anthony Davis already best player on the court? / As Anthony Davis continues to get long minutes, Ryan and Michael area already starting to debate wether Skynet is the best player on the floor in each game. We also talk about Darius Miller's big minutes, Lance Thomas' possible roll as an Rocket Propelled Grenade, whether Eric Gordon and Aminu have checked out - and if Brian Roberts is the new point guard of the future. Cuz you know he is. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Mar 8, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 123: The Collapse, Monty, and The Worst Defensive Play Ever / Michael and I rant
In the NO Podcast Episode 123: The Collapse, Monty, and The Worst Defensive Play Ever / Michael and I rant about the Lakers game. And the Orlando Game. And we present the Worst Defensive Play ever award, after beng given not one, not two, but THREE distinctly awful plays to choose from in that Lakers game. Then we answer a listener's question about rebuilding models and what path we'd like to see the Hornets take. - Last, we talk Memphis and Portland and I get to sneer at Rudy Gay again. That always makes my day. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Mar 4, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 122: Has the Tank Arrived in New Orleans? / Michael and I recap the week,
In the NO Podcast Episode 122: Has the Tank Arrived in New Orleans? / Michael and I recap the week, talking about a close loss to Brooklyn, a tight win over Detroit, and a cringeworthy (or poetry-worthy) game against OKC. Since these games result in more injuries to the team this week - we start speculating on whether the tank has arrived or not. Then, we play the game Buy, Sell, or Meh, and then preview the Lakers and Magic game. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Feb 25, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 121: AD Progression / Michael and I discuss the lousy trades that occurred at the
In the NO Podcast Episode 121: AD Progression / Michael and I discuss the lousy trades that occurred at the deadline, and then spend more time on what those trades mean. Players staying put probably means they are more likely to hit free agency. Bingo! We spend some time rewviewing Anthony Davis and several strong games of his, and then talkk about the 1-3 week and preview the upcoming back to back versus the gently repulsive Brooklyn Nets and Thunder. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Feb 17, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 120: Obi-Wan Lopez and Trade Deadline Extravaganza! / Michael and I talk about the two
In the NO Podcast Episode 120: Obi-Wan Lopez and Trade Deadline Extravaganza! / Michael and I talk about the two previous games, preview the upcoming pair to start this week, address Anthony Davis getting boo'ed in the Rising Stars challenge and Ryan Anderson missing out on the final shootout. Oh, and in between we talk the looming trade deadline, and posit trades involving Gordon, Vasquez, Aminu, Anderson, and Robin "Must Die" Lopez. - It'll make sense when you listen. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Feb 11, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 119: Seeking Redemption / Ryan and Michael worry about Anthony Davis's production and the
In the NO Podcast Episode 119: Seeking Redemption / Ryan and Michael worry about Anthony Davis's production and the fact he's been the fourth best big man on this team for a few games now. They also talk Hawks and Raptors, covering some trade targets from the former team and talking trash about Rudy Gay on the second. Okay, I'm doing that. Then Ryan tries for some redemption in the All-Star Pick-em Draft after getting absolutely crushed in the Classic Hornets team Draft. We talk Rondo, Westbrook, Michael is forced to build the most hated team ever, and finally we get to the Detroit and Portland games. Michael again targets various players for trade/free agency. Good stuff as always! - Sound off and let us know what you think! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Feb 7, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 118: Ryan wants to be Devastated / A win!? We were so excited we got
In the NO Podcast Episode 118: Ryan wants to be Devastated / A win!? We were so excited we got Gerry V to join us to talk Anthony Davis' dwindling minutes, Eric Gordon's dwindling shot numbers, whether the frontcourt needs an upgrade or not, and why Austin Rivers is getting long minutes. Then we talk the Phoenix game, talk about how badly I was thrashed in the voting for Classic Hornets team, and Michael tells about his crushing encounter with Alonzo Mourning. Oh, and we preview Atlanta and Toronto, where the team again faces my bête noire, Rudy Gay. - - Oh, and Community, Star Wars and Game of Thrones. I must have been feeling my oats mentioning all those things in one podcast. - - Sound off and let us know what you think! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Feb 4, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 117: Anthony Davis and a Vintage Hornets Draft / Michael and I were so disgusted
In the NO Podcast Episode 117: Anthony Davis and a Vintage Hornets Draft / Michael and I were so disgusted by the last two games we only spend a brief amount of time talking about them before playing a Vintage Hornets Draft game, where we each select a team of classic Hornets and let them go head to head for your votes. Then, we do a whole bit evaluating Anthony Davis so far, take a couple calls about Nerlens Noel, Jerome Dyson/Brian Roberts and then, for the umpteenth millionth time, mock Phoenix - a team with a better record than ours. - Bleh. - - Sound off and let us know what you think! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Feb 1, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 116: Low Minutes and Ranking Vasquez / In this show Michael and I spend long
In the NO Podcast Episode 116: Low Minutes and Ranking Vasquez / In this show Michael and I spend long minutes dwelling on the short minutes a lot of the best Hornets players have been getting recently. Is winning a priority for this team? Then we take some listener's calls and end up talking a lot of Vasquez, including going through the list of Point Guards in this league and listing all the point guards we would take over Vasquez.Then we talk Nuggets and Wolves.Sound off and let us know what you think! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jan 20, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 114: Lux Tax and Stepping on their Throat / Michael and I talk about
In the NO Podcast Episode 114: Lux Tax and Stepping on their Throat / Michael and I talk about the Golden State game and his desire to see the Hornets step on the throat of their enemies, grind them into the dust, and revel in the resulting tears and agony. Then we talk about Davis's big game, the improving Aminu, and shockingly get to talk about Rivers using adjectives other than terrible, awful, and revolting. Then we answer a listener's question about the Luxury Tax and this teams flexibility, which inevitably leads to trade talk that involves Josh Smith, Ersan Ilyasova, Wilson Chandler and Rudy. Of course. - - We wrap up by previewing Sacramento's unbalanced roster and the exciting (damnit!) San Antonio Spurs. - - Give us a call! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Jan 18, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 113: Playoffs? Is it so Crazy? / Michael and I talk about the recent
In the NO Podcast Episode 113: Playoffs? Is it so Crazy? / Michael and I talk about the recent winning, talk about whether the Playoffs are even a remote possibility, Address Anthony Davis' short playing time, recap the wins in Philly and Boston, address the real non-Gordony reason for the winning, and play which PG do you want: Jrue Holiday or Rajon Rondo. Then we take some of the messages you've left for us about whether the Hornets should hire an offensive Guru, what they could offer for Kyle Lowry, and last, we answer two questions about the Draft, Draft, Draft! Oh, I love the draft. In particular we do our favorite college players, talk about best fits, and mention players you should look for. - - Oh, and then we preview the Warriors. - - Give us a call! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jan 13, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 112: The Streak Ends / Ryan and Michael tackle the streak, Austin Rivers extremely limited
In the NO Podcast Episode 112: The Streak Ends / Ryan and Michael tackle the streak, Austin Rivers extremely limited playing time, Debate Carmelo Anthony's impact on the game, Anthony Davis's energy levels, Vasquez and Gordon (as usual), preview the upcoming Philly and Boston games, and then play would you-wouldn't you on some trade ideas. Of course one of the trades has Rudy Gay in it, and Michael can burn in hell. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Jan 11, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 111: Is the Win Streak sustainable? / The Hornets have a three game winning streak,
In the NO Podcast Episode 111: Is the Win Streak sustainable? / The Hornets have a three game winning streak, and Ryan and Michael talk about whether it is entirely Eric Gordon that is spurring this run. Then we talk advanced stats, having Lopez and Vasquez around the carry the scoring load, marvel at Aminu's good and bad qualities, talk most successful Hornets lineups, recap Spurs-Houston, and then preview Wolves-Knicks. - - Have something to say? Sound off by calling 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Jan 6, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 110: Look Gerry V, a Win! / Gerry V joins us to talk about
In the NO Podcast Episode 110: Look Gerry V, a Win! / Gerry V joins us to talk about the Hornets with Eric Gordon. We get his thoughts on Aminu playing again, what Gordon being around means for Vasquez, Anthony Davis' struggles, and what to watch for in the upcoming weeks. Then Michael and I talk the Dallas game, Michael has a new theory on Vasquez, proposes a trade that includes Ryan Anderson, gets yelled at about Rudy Gay, and then we preview the Spurs and Rockets games. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Jan 3, 2013
In the NO Podcast Episode 109: Austin Rivers! / Kevin Pelton of the Basketball Prospectus and ESPN.com joins us to
In the NO Podcast Episode 109: Austin Rivers! / Kevin Pelton of the Basketball Prospectus and ESPN.com joins us to talk about Austin Rivers and whether he's having the worst season of all time. Then we bombard him with other questions, hoping he'll tell us it ain't so. Afterwards, we talk more Austin Rivers, the two Hornets losses this week, the upcoming Dallas Game, Anthony Davis, and discuss whether this team is soft. - Do you think the team is soft? - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 30, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 108: Eric Gordon! / Michael and I talk about Grievis Vasquez, Austin Rivers, the Weather,
In the NO Podcast Episode 108: Eric Gordon! / Michael and I talk about Grievis Vasquez, Austin Rivers, the Weather, Dungeons and Dragons . . . aw, who am I kidding? We talk Eric Gordon! And recap the other games and preview the next two. - Eric Gordon! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 23, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 107: A Gordon for Christmas / Michael and I talk the last two games, including
In the NO Podcast Episode 107: A Gordon for Christmas / Michael and I talk the last two games, including that horrible Pacers collapse, we address whether we feel Anthony Davis is a top 50 player today, address a few of Michael's Trade ideas, talk Demarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon and the dreaded Microfracture Surgery rumors, and then preview the upcoming week's games. - Happy Holidays everyone! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 21, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 106: Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon / Michael and I recap the last two games,
In the NO Podcast Episode 106: Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon / Michael and I recap the last two games, and now that Anthony Davis is playing, we get to start talking about Anthony Davis and what he's doing right and wrong on the court. Yay! Then we address the trademarked alter-Pelican names, Eric Gordon, whether this team will be any good when Gordon starts playing, and then Preview Spurs-Pacers this weekend. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 17, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 105: Is Vasquez Selfish? / Michael and I spend a lot of time talking about
In the NO Podcast Episode 105: Is Vasquez Selfish? / Michael and I spend a lot of time talking about Vasquez, his game, his numbers, and his possible impact on Austin Rivers development going forward. Then Michael calls out Anthony Davis, we take turns calling out every player on this team that spends time at small forward, trash the team's defense, and stare dreamily at Ryan Anderson. - I'm growing a beard to be just like him. Except fat. And not 6'9". Or able to shoot. Or rich. But other than that, exactly like him. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2½ hours
Dec 13, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 104: Trade Extravaganza! / Michael and I recap the last two games and then get
In the NO Podcast Episode 104: Trade Extravaganza! / Michael and I recap the last two games and then get right to your calls about trades! December 15th is the day many players will become trade eligible, and we look at various offers and proposals, make our own, and generally talk about what sort of teams the Hornets should be targeting to make trades. Gordon, Aminu, Vasquez, Lopez - they are all on the table. - Oh, and I apologize to Brian Roberts. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 10, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 103: Austin Rivers and Taking your Calls / Michael and I review the last two
In the NO Podcast Episode 103: Austin Rivers and Taking your Calls / Michael and I review the last two games, answer some of your questions sent in on our new hotline, and then preview the Wizards and Thunder. (again) Oh, and Anthony Davis is coming back this week! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Dec 7, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 102: Pelicans will eat your ducklings / Michael and I talk about the Pelicans, Austin
In the NO Podcast Episode 102: Pelicans will eat your ducklings / Michael and I talk about the Pelicans, Austin Rivers, drool over Brandon Jennings, review the Bucks and Lakers games and preview the Grizzlies and Heat. - If you want to sound off, give us a call! We may use it in our next podcast! 504-322-3333. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Dec 2, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 101: Gerry V and a Stats Ambush / Gerry V joins Michael and I to
In the NO Podcast Episode 101: Gerry V and a Stats Ambush / Gerry V joins Michael and I to give incisive analysis on this team. He touches on Amin, Lopez, Vasquez, Rivers, Roberts and Anderson, as well as addressesing the team weaknesses, why the Hornets struggle to rebound the ball, and gives advice as to what to watch for as this team tries to learn and grow. - Then, Michael and I talk the Jazz and Thunder games, preview the Bucks and Lakers, and I Stats Ambush Michael with a set of advanced stats - who is the the least impactful player this season? Most impactful? Who impacts the Hornets shooting the most? The answers will surprise you. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Nov 28, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 100: Jason Smith and beating the Clips / Jason Smith joins us for the 100th
In the NO Podcast Episode 100: Jason Smith and beating the Clips / Jason Smith joins us for the 100th In the NO Podcast to talk about how he developed his game, his relationship with the coaches. a solution to him getting smacked in the face all the time, and I try twice to get him to toss Monty Williams under the bus. - Then we talk beating the Clippers. - Thank all of you for all your support. 100 episodes. Who would have thought? - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2½ hours
Nov 26, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 99: Talking Thunder Rebuild with The Daily Thunder / Royce Young of the DailyThunder ESPN
In the NO Podcast Episode 99: Talking Thunder Rebuild with The Daily Thunder / Royce Young of the DailyThunder ESPN Truehoop blog joins us to talk about how the Thunder built themselves a contender on the back of draft picks and young players. Then the guys talk about what they've seen over the last four games, worry about Anthony Davis - and then preview the Clippers and Jazz. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 minutes
Nov 22, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 98: Talking Eric Gordon and the Suns with Valley of the Suns / Michael Schwartz
In the NO Podcast Episode 98: Talking Eric Gordon and the Suns with Valley of the Suns / Michael Schwartz of the Valley of the Suns blog and DraftExpress.com joins us to talk about Eric Gordon and his team going into the game between Phoenix and New Orleans on Friday. His offer for Gordon was really good. If we could actually trade him to them. - Sigh. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Nov 18, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 97: Red Hot Shooting / Michael and I break down the OKC and Milwaukee games,
In the NO Podcast Episode 97: Red Hot Shooting / Michael and I break down the OKC and Milwaukee games, lament the horrible turnover and perimeter shooting issues, address the rage directed at Austin Rivers, and then preview the games against New York and the Indiana Pacers. That's a pair of teams that look very different this year. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Nov 15, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 96: Bucksketball and Brandon Jennings? / Michael and I are joined by Jeremy Schmidt of
In the NO Podcast Episode 96: Bucksketball and Brandon Jennings? / Michael and I are joined by Jeremy Schmidt of Bucksketball to talk about the 5-2 Milwaukee squad the Hornets play against Saturday which also has a pair of guards Hornets fans may be eyeballing for their own squad. Then we break down the Houston Game, Michael tries to call me out, We actually somehow get into an argument about the importance of that inane Matt Carroll - Hakim Warrick Trade, and then we preview the Thunder. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Nov 12, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 95: CBA guru Larry Coon on Aminu, Gordon and Smith / Michael and I are
In the NO Podcast Episode 95: CBA guru Larry Coon on Aminu, Gordon and Smith / Michael and I are joined for the first part of the podcast by Larry Coon, CBA Master and writer for ESPN.com. He talks about what options the Hornets have for retaining Al-Farouq Aminu, whether the Hornets can Nick Collision-ise Jason Smith, and weighs in on Eric Gordon's situation. - Then the two of us tackle what we saw in the Charlotte game, talk Davis, Anderson and Brian Roberts, and preview the upcoming battle in Houston. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Nov 7, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 94: Gordon goes to LA, leaves no guards behind? / Michael and I come at
In the NO Podcast Episode 94: Gordon goes to LA, leaves no guards behind? / Michael and I come at you from the closing minutes of the Philly game. We talk about what we saw in that game, talk about the news that Eric Gordon is going to LA to ahem . . . rehab, and then preview the Charlote Game. We even begin speculating on what Eric Gordon is worth on the trade market! Trade talk! Yay? - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hours
Nov 4, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 93: Gerry V and Michael will not Apologize / Michael and I are joined
In the NO Podcast Episode 93: Gerry V and Michael will not Apologize / Michael and I are joined for the first part of the podcast by the excellent Gerry V, who breaks down what he saw from Vasquez, Rivers, Davis, Smith, Lopez and Aminu for us. Michael and I then continue to review the week, talk all about Eric Gordon, and then preview the upcoming game. - - It's been a great first week. Re-live it! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 minutes
Oct 31, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 92: Talking Spurs with Graydon Gordian / Michael and I are joined by Graydon Gordian
In the NO Podcast Episode 92: Talking Spurs with Graydon Gordian / Michael and I are joined by Graydon Gordian of 48 minutes of Hell to talk about the Season Opener and what to expect from the Spurs in the future and for this game. Great way to start the day - preparing for tonight! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 15, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 89: Preseason Observations and Vasquez starting? / Michael and I talk about this weeks
In the NO Podcast Episode 89: Preseason Observations and Vasquez starting? / Michael and I talk about this weeks three games, whether Vasquez is at risk to lose his starting gig, and pretty much come up with the list of players who have probably already played themselves out of the rotation. - We then preview the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns for you and last, engage in some future speculation about players the Hornets may want to pursue. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Oct 8, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 88: Observations, Ayon and Gordon's Knee / Michael and I talk about what we saw
In the NO Podcast Episode 88: Observations, Ayon and Gordon's Knee / Michael and I talk about what we saw in the Hornets first pre-season game - what mattered, what didn't, and was that a hook shot from Robin Lopez or a MLB pitch at the rim? Then we chat about Ayon and the guy who didn't play a minute for the Hornets. No, not Hakim Warrick! Eric Gordon. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 minutes
Oct 4, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 87: Special Guest David Wesley / Michael and I are joined by former Hornet and
In the NO Podcast Episode 87: Special Guest David Wesley / Michael and I are joined by former Hornet and current member of the Hornets Broadcast booth David Wesley! We get to talk to him about adapting to the broadcasting booth, whether veteran mentors are really veteran mentors, what should Austin Rivers be doing to transition to point guard like Wesley did, push him into trying to pick a starting five today, and generally have a great conversation. Don't miss this one! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Oct 1, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 86: Training Camps Open / Michael and I talk about what each of us feel
In the NO Podcast Episode 86: Training Camps Open / Michael and I talk about what each of us feel is the biggest question we want to see answered this upcoming season. Then, we continue our march through the Western Conference, evaluating the Portland Trailblazers and Minnesota Timberwolves in the upcoming playoff chase. - We close with news around the NBA. It's good to have basketball back! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Sep 24, 2012
In the NO Podcast Episode 85: NBA Rank, Warriors, and Kings / With less than two weeks until training camp,
In the NO Podcast Episode 85: NBA Rank, Warriors, and Kings / With less than two weeks until training camp, Michael and I return to talk NBA Rank at ESPN.com and the stark drop off between the Hornets Top Trio and the rest of the guys - as well as talk about whether we think the guys were judged fairly or unfairly. - Welcome back to In the NO! - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices