SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert & Kristian Garic

Mike and Charlie listened to audio from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, Kentucky head coach Will Stein, Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz, and Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer at the first session of SEC Media Days. The guys discussed the questions regarding future CFP expansion and the SEC's new nine-game conference schedule. Mike interviewed Michael Arata, the director of the Fear the Wave Collective, and Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers reporter for The Tampa Bay Times. Steve and Charlie shared their thoughts on the 2026 World Cup Final, the Pelicans' boring offseason, the Saints' offseason questions, and the start of SEC Media Days.

Mike and Charlie listened to audio from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel, Kentucky head coach Will Stein, and Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz at the first session of SEC Media Days. The guys discussed the questions regarding future CFP expansion and the SEC's new nine-game conference schedule.

Mike interviewed Michael Arata, the director of the Fear the Wave Collective, and Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers reporter for The Tampa Bay Times. Arata remembered the origin of Tulane's NIL collective, previewed the Green Wave's upcoming 2026 campaign, and celebrated the return of the LSU-Tulane football game. Stroud reported on the offseason contract discussions with three premier Buccaneers players.

Steve and Charlie shared their thoughts on the 2026 World Cup Final, the Pelicans' boring offseason, and the MLB season. The guys also listened to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's Q&A with the media at SEC Media Days.

Steve and Charlie reviewed NFL analyst Bucky Brooks' Saints pick to be a "breakout candidate" in 2026. Mind, body, and life coach Todd Durkin, the host of the Impact Show, joined Sports Talk. Durkin praised Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for getting his teammates together for a pre-training camp workout session in San Diego. He also emphasized the importance of confidence for Shough heading into his second NFL season.

Mind, body, and life coach Todd Durkin, the host of the Impact Show, joined Sports Talk. Durkin praised Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for getting his teammates together for a pre-training camp workout session in San Diego. He also emphasized the importance of confidence for Shough heading into his second NFL season.

Steve and Charlie listened to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's Q&A with the media at SEC Media Days.

Rick Stroud, a Buccaneers reporter for The Tampa Bay Times, joined Sports Talk. Stroud reported on the offseason contract discussions with three premier Buccaneers players. He also remembered the Buccaneers' collapse in the 2025 season and WR Mike Evans' departure in the offseason.

Michael Arata, the director of the Fear the Wave Collective, joined Sports Talk. Arata remembered the origin of Tulane's NIL collective, previewed the Green Wave's upcoming 2026 campaign, and celebrated the return of the LSU-Tulane football game.

Mike and Charlie listened to Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz's comments about star running back Ahmad Hardy at SEC Media Days.

Mike and Charlie listened to Josh Heupel's comments at SEC Media Days about Lane Kiffin's return to Knoxville late in the 2026 season. Mike evaluated Tennessee's roster heading into the season. They also heard from new Kentucky head coach Will Stein.

Steve and Jeff discussed the 2026 World Cup, the Pelicans' Summer League journey, the Arizona Cardinals' recent gambling controversy, and LSU's future in-state opponents. Steve, Jeff, and Charlie reviewed Bleacher Report's New Orleans sports "Mount Rushmore" post-2000. Mark Radigan, the host of "The Soccer Journal" podcast on the BLEAV network, previewed Spain's showdown with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Championship. Steve and Jeff also interviewed Saints gameday host Stan Verrett about Tyler Shough, Alvin Kamara, and the Saints' 2026 schedule.

Steve and Jeff discussed the 2026 World Cup, the Pelicans' Summer League journey, the Arizona Cardinals' recent gambling controversy, and LSU's future in-state opponents. Steve, Jeff, and Charlie reviewed Bleacher Report's New Orleans sports "Mount Rushmore" post-2000.

Steve, Jeff, and Charlie spoke to WWL listeners about Bleacher Report's New Orleans sports "Mount Rushmore" list for the post-2000 era. Mark Radigan, the host of "The Soccer Journal" podcast on the BLEAV network, joined Sports Talk. Radigan broke down the upcoming 2026 World Cup Championship between Spain and Argentina, explaining why fans should be excited for the showdown. Radigan also made his pick for the "Golden Boot" award and evaluated the state of the US Men's National Team.

Steve and Jeff discussed Saints WR Chris Olave's ranking on the NFL's Top 100 list. The guys shared a spot for Olave's growth moving forward. Saints gameday host Stan Verrett joined Sports Talk. Verrett shared his thoughts on Bleacher Report's New Orleans sports "Mount Rushmore" post-2000, the NFC South teams heading into the 2026 season, Tyler Shough's sophomore campaign, and the Saints' schedule.

Saints gameday host Stan Verrett joined Sports Talk. Verrett shared his thoughts on Bleacher Report's New Orleans sports "Mount Rushmore" post-2000, the NFC South teams heading into the 2026 season, Tyler Shough's sophomore campaign, and the Saints' schedule.

Mark Radigan, the host of "The Soccer Journal" podcast on the BLEAV network, joined Sports Talk. Radigan broke down the upcoming 2026 World Cup Championship between Spain and Argentina, explaining why fans should be excited for the showdown. Radigan also gave his pick to win the "Golden Boot" award and evaluated the state of the US Men's National Team.

Steve, Jeff, and Charlie reviewed Bleacher Report's New Orleans sports "Mount Rushmore" post-2000.

Mike interviewed Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, and Steve Willis, the host of the Locked on Ole Miss podcast, about the SEC's annual Media Days next week. Mike and Charlie also spoke to Anthony Parker, a writer for Canal Street Chronicles, and Lester Bimah, a former All-American soccer player & Nicholls State soccer coach. Greg Auman, a Fox Sports NFL reporter, evaluated the four NFC South teams heading into the 2026 season. Chris Dodson, an NBA reporter for ClutchPoints, joined Steve and Charlie to discuss the Pelicans' Summer League journey and the end of the 2026 World Cup.

Mike interviewed Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, and Steve Willis, the host of the Locked on Ole Miss podcast. Nagy celebrated LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's success in the 2026 MLB Draft. He also previewed LSU's upcoming appearance at the SEC's annual Media Days, highlighting the Tigers' player representation and the team's roster question marks. Willis broke down the potential fireworks between Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss at SEC Media Days.

Mike interviewed Anthony Parker, a writer for Canal Street Chronicles, and Lester Bimah, a former All-American soccer player & Nicholls State soccer coach. Parker discussed Saints fans' optimism heading into the 2026 season, highlighting Tyler Shough, Chase Young, and New Orleans' new-look run game. Bimah broke down the 2026 World Cup, praising Spain and Argentina's journey to the Championship Game.

Steve and Charlie lamented the end of an exciting 2026 World Cup and celebrated Chris Olave's spot on the NFL's Top 100 list. Greg Auman, a Fox Sports NFL reporter, joined Sports Talk. Auman broke down the Saints' offseason roster improvements and evaluated the NFC South squads heading into the season.

Steve and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the World Cup, the Pelicans, and the Sun Belt's Media Days. Chris Dodson, an NBA reporter for ClutchPoints, joined Sports Talk. Dodson broke down the Pelicans' Summer League journey and the upcoming 2026 World Cup Final.

Chris Dodson, an NBA reporter for ClutchPoints, joined Sports Talk. Dodson broke down the Pelicans' Summer League journey and the upcoming 2026 World Cup Final.

Greg Auman, a Fox Sports NFL reporter, joined Sports Talk. Auman broke down the Saints' offseason roster improvements and evaluated the NFC South squads heading into the season.

Lester Bimah, a former All-American soccer player & Nicholls State soccer coach, joined Sports Talk. Bimah broke down the 2026 World Cup, praising Spain and Argentina's journey to the Championship Game.

Anthony Parker, a writer for Canal Street Chronicles, joined Sports Talk. Parker discussed Saints fans' optimism heading into the 2026 season, highlighting Tyler Shough, Chase Young, and New Orleans' new-look run game.

Steve Willis, the host of the Locked on Ole Miss podcast, joined Sports Talk. Willis broke down the Rebels' recruiting in head coach Pete Golding's first offseason and previewed the SEC's annual Media Days.

Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. Nagy celebrated LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's success in the 2026 MLB Draft. He also previewed LSU's upcoming appearance at the SEC's annual Media Days, highlighting the Tigers' player representation and the team's roster question marks.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' decision to restructure Alvin Kamara's contract, allowing the veteran RB to return for his 10th season in New Orleans. Mike interviewed former NFL QB Jake Delhomme, Tulane reporter Guerry Smith, and St. Augustine head football coach Robert Valdez. Steve and Charlie spoke to Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister and Jared Dubin, an NFL writer for CBS Sports. The guys also recapped Argentina's incredible comeback victory over England in the World Cup semifinals.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' decision to restructure Alvin Kamara's contract, allowing the veteran RB to return for his 10th season in New Orleans. The guys also previewed what's next for the Saints' front office. Former NFL QB Jake Delhomme, the radio network analyst for the Carolina Panthers, joined Sports Talk. Delhomme shared his thoughts on Kamara's return to the Saints, Travis Etienne's role in the team's backfield, and the NFC South's hierarchy. Delhomme also celebrated Drew Brees and Luke Kuechly's impending induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Mike interviewed Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune, and St. Augustine head football coach Robert Valdez. Smith shared his thoughts on Tulane's special teams unit, the team's quarterback battle, and the Green Wave's roster strengths. Coach Valdez praised the support for the Purple Knight football team after St. Aug's run to the state championship game last year. Mike congratulated former LSU QB Bert Jones for his impending jersey retirement.

Steve and Charlie discussed Alvin Kamara's reworked contract to return to the Saints in 2026. Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister joined Sports Talk to review Alvin Kamara's contract restructure to stay with the Saints. Deuce also evaluated the rest of the running back room, broke down Chris Olave's impending extension, and previewed the team's first training camp practice session.

Steve and Charlie recapped Argentina's incredible comeback victory over England in the World Cup semifinals. Jared Dubin, an NFL writer for CBS Sports, joined Sports Talk to discuss his recent article ranking the NFL's 2026 "triplets," where each team's quarterback, running back, and pass catcher combination stands.

Jared Dubin, an NFL writer for CBS Sports, joined Sports Talk to discuss his recent article ranking the NFL's 2026 "triplets," where each team's quarterback, running back, and pass catcher combination stands.

Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister joined Sports Talk to review Alvin Kamara's contract restructure to stay with the Saints. Deuce also evaluated the rest of the running back room, broke down Chris Olave's impending extension, and previewed the team's first training camp practice session.

St. Augustine head football coach Robert Valdez joined Sports Talk. Coach Valdez praised the support for the Purple Knight football team after St. Aug's run to the state championship game last year. He also previewed the upcoming 2026 season.

Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune, joined Sports Talk. Smith shared his thoughts on Tulane's special teams unit, the team's quarterback battle, and the Green Wave's roster strengths.

Former NFL QB Jake Delhomme, the radio network analyst for the Carolina Panthers, joined Sports Talk. Delhomme shared his thoughts on Alvin Kamara's return to the Saints, Travis Etienne's role in the team's backfield, and the NFC South's hierarchy. Delhomme also celebrated Drew Brees and Luke Kuechly's impending induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Mike and Charlie recapped Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup Semifinals and gave their observations from the 2026 MLB Draft. Wilson Alexander, a national reporter for On3 Sports, previewed the SEC's media days and the upcoming college football season. Mike interviewed Glen West, an LSU reporter for The Bengal Tiger On3, and former Saints QB John Fourcade. Jeff and Charlie spoke to Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, and Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast.

Mike and Charlie recapped Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup Semifinals and gave their observations from the 2026 MLB Draft. Wilson Alexander, a national reporter for On3 Sports, joined Sports Talk. Alexander previewed the SEC's media days and the upcoming regular season. Alexander also shared his thoughts on Georgia and LSU.

Mike interviewed Glen West, an LSU reporter for The Bengal Tiger On3, and former Saints QB John Fourcade. West previewed LSU's trip to the SEC's annual media days in Tampa Bay. He shared his thoughts on quarterback Sam Leavitt, head coach Lane Kiffin, and LSU's special teams unit. Fourcade discussed the difference in coaching in the modern era of the NFL. He also explained that the Saints' coaching staff can help Tyler Shough avoid the dreaded "sophomore slump."

Jeff and Charlie recapped Spain's 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semifinals and previewed Argentina's test against England. Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, joined Sports Talk. Terrell discussed New Orleans' upcoming training camp and projected which position battles she's looking forward to watching. Terrell also shared her thoughts on Saints head coach Kellen Moore and rookie WR Jordyn Tyson.

Jeff and Charlie answered a question from a WWL listener about the Saints' "biggest offseason additions." Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Madison recapped the start of the Pelicans' Summer League journey, reviewed the discourse about DeAndre Jordan's contract extension, and evaluated the Pelicans' roster question marks.

Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Madison recapped the start of the Pelicans' Summer League journey, reviewed the discourse about DeAndre Jordan's contract extension, and evaluated the Pelicans' roster question marks.

Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, joined Sports Talk. Terrell discussed New Orleans' upcoming training camp, projecting which position battles she's looking forward to watching. Terrell also shared her thoughts on Saints head coach Kellen Moore and rookie WR Jordyn Tyson.

Former Saints QB John Fourcade joined Sports Talk. Fourcade discussed the difference in coaching in the modern era of the NFL. He also explained that the Saints' coaching staff can help Tyler Shough avoid the dreaded "sophomore slump."

Glen West, an LSU reporter for The Bengal Tiger On3, joined Sports Talk. West previewed LSU's trip to the SEC's annual media days in Tampa Bay. He shared his thoughts on quarterback Sam Leavitt, head coach Lane Kiffin, and LSU's special teams unit.

Wilson Alexander, a national reporter for On3 Sports, joined Sports Talk. Alexander previewed the SEC's media days and the upcoming regular season. Alexander also shared his thoughts on Georgia and LSU.

Mike and Charlie recapped the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the Pirates' decision to select LSU OF Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick. Blake Ruffino, the CEO of the Are You Serious Sports Network, broke down LSU's talented incoming freshman class after the 2026 MLB Draft concluded. Mike spoke to Jonathan Terrell, the Athletic Director at Nicholls State University, and Jono Barnes, the Director for the Urban League of Louisiana. Steve and Charlie interviewed Audacy MLB Insider Bret Boone, Pelicans reporter Oleh Kosel, and LSU writer Koki Riley.

Mike and Charlie recapped the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighting the Pirates' decision to select LSU OF Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick. Blake Ruffino, the CEO of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino broke down LSU's talented incoming freshman class after the 2026 MLB Draft concluded.