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The latest Random Wrestling Review covers Clash of the Champions 6, a night where Ricky Steamboat and Ric Flair engaged in part 2 of their legendary series, a near hour-long, best 2 out of 3 falls match. Also on the show The Midnight Express of Jim Cornette were up against The Samoan Swat Team, managed by Paul Heyman, Junkyard Dog back in the Superdome in Louisiana, and The Great Muta showing off his abilities. The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Tom, Old Man and Tinky. 

Steve, Jeff, and Hoss discussed the 2026 World Cup, Tropical Storm Arthur, and the Saints' mandatory minicamp practices. The guys listened to Saints QB Tyler Shough's media availability after minicamp. They also congratulated Superdome press box security supervisor Sal LaRock for winning the Saints' 2026 Joe Gemelli Fleur De Lis Award. Steve, Jeff, and Hoss interviewed the two latest additions to the Saints Hall of Fame: Terron Armstead and Mark Ingram. Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, recapped the Saints' offseason workouts. The guys also spoke to Kenny Farrell, the head coach and GM of the New Orleans Jesters, about the 2026 World Cup.

Steve, Jeff, and Hoss congratulated Superdome press box security supervisor Sal LaRock for winning the Saints' 2026 Joe Gemelli Fleur De Lis Award.

If you’ve lived in New Orleans for any length of time, you know we love to rebuild. We rebuilt the levees. We rebuilt the schools. We rebuilt the Superdome. After every storm, we rebuild thousands of roofs and hundreds of homes. After Hurricane Katrina, a small group of New Orleanians decided that the way they could make a contribution toward saving the city was to help build companies. They revived a small volunteer-run organization called Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans. Three years later they turned it into a registered non-profit and gave it a new name. They called it, “Propeller.” The idea was - Find people in New Orleans who had identified a problem in their community and were trying to build a business or nonprofit to fix it. Get these folks in a room. Teach them how to read a balance sheet, how to apply for a grant, how to write a marketing plan, how to hire a bookkeeper. Then turn them loose. It worked. Today, Propeller is a business accelerator and co-working space that has seen more than 300 ventures go through its program. Those companies have generated over $290 million in revenue and external financing, and they’ve created more than 485 full and part-time jobs in the city. The CEO of Propeller is Jessica Allen. If you happened to watch HGTV in 2024, you may have caught a series called “Bargain Block: New Orleans.” It was a New Orleans spinoff of HGTV’s Detroit-based home renovation show. The two hosts had design ambitions. The person on the show who turned those ambitions into actual buildings, walls, and floors was a New Orleans general contractor named Charles Aponza. Charles came to New Orleans in 2012 to teach in the Recovery School District. He bought a fixer-upper, restored it himself, and then friends started asking him to help with their houses. In 2015 he turned his home building skills into a business - Brighter Horizons Construction. Charles and Brighter Horizons came up through Propeller’s Impact Accelerator. Then there’s the other side of what comes out of Propeller. A nonprofit. In 2014, Kimberly Novod and her husband Aaron were expecting their first child. Their son Saul was born prematurely at 28 weeks. He spent 20 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. He died there. Kimberly has said publicly that the question she was left with was, “What do I do with all the love?” Her answer was Saul’s Light – a New Orleans nonprofit she founded to support NICU families and bereaved families across Louisiana. Today, Saul’s Light serves around 200 Louisiana families a year.Beyond emotional support, they provide financial assistance. And as an advocacy group, Saul’s Light has produced two Louisiana state laws – a tax credit for stillborn children, and a requirement that health insurance, including Medicaid, cover prescription human milk. There’s a tendency, when we talk about business in New Orleans, to default to conversations about tourism, hospitality, Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras… The fun stuff. We don’t hear so much about the social justice economy: people who are building businesses and organizations to fix things that are broken. At Propeller they put that work at the center of their existence. Charles came up through Propeller and grew a construction business that builds homes New Orleanians can actually afford. Kimberly came up through Propeller and built an organization that helps 200 families a year go through one of the hardest things a person can experience. As in music, sometimes in business the silence is as powerful as the conversation. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations to NFL fans in nine cities across America!   Commissioner Roger Goodell has just given you the proverbial one finger salute. The man in charge of America’s fall pro football league has no problem asking you to pay up, shut-up, and watch meaningless August preseason football games at your NFL stadium every year.   Meanwhile, Commissioner Goodell and his band of merry billionaire owners have just pilfered a league record nine regular season home games this fall and moved them them overseas.  That’s two more games than in 2025 and four more than in 2024 or previous years. Notice the trend? I was excited a few weeks ago in reviewing the list of 2026 NFL opponents for each team.  My two favorite black and gold NFL teams (the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers) were slated to play this fall in the Louisiana Superdome. Until… The greedy NFL pirated the Saints’ Week 7 home game against the Steelers and moved it to be played…in Paris, France!?? Sacre Bleu! Yes, we know that French explorers founded New Orleans in 1718.  In 1803, the United States acquired the city and a vast region located west of the Mississippi River in what became known as the Louisiana Purchase for a bargain price of $15 million. New Orleans’ tourist appeal relies heavily on its French roots.  The city’s famous French Quarter features street signs reminding visitors and locals of the city’s French history. You can stroll down Rue Royale (Royal Street) to enjoy a few biegnets and Community Coffee at Cafe Du Monde. Magnifique! Even the New Orleans Saints’ team logo features a French fleur de lis. Yes, I will begrudgingly give credit to someone in the NFL’s scheduling office for coming up with the idea of sending the New Orleans Saints to play a game in Paris. But why did the NFL rob Saints fans of a chance to watch our beloved WhoDats play the vaunted Pittsburgh Steelers in the Superdome? Saints fans wouldn’t be nearly as torqued if the league had selected a different home game this fall against (let’s say) the Cleveland Browns or Las Vegas Raiders. C’est parti pour les Steelers… (Here we go Steelers…) Pittsburgh Steelers fans aren’t necessarily thrilled about moving the road game in New Orleans all the way to France, either.  The six-time Super Bowl champions have one of the NFL’s largest traveling contingents. Visitors to New Orleans in late October are treated to some of the best weather of the year in the Crescent City.  Local hotels, restaurants, bars and retailers are going to miss cashing-in on 10,000 or more fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers that weekend, too. Thanks for nothing, NFL! The Week 7 game on October 25 in Paris, France will probably still feature thousands of Terrible Towels being waved by fans in attendance. You have to wonder how much money those French football fans will be charged to buy them, though. This migration onto the world stage by the NFL is quite deliberate Commissioner Roger Goodell (it’s OK to “boo” right here) first sent the Arizona Cardinals to play a regular season NFL game vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City in 2005.  Since then, the league has continued to add more and more regular season games played outside of the United States. London is the leader in number of NFL games played outside the continental United States. A total of 48 NFL games have been played in London since 2007.  In fact, a minimum of two NFL games have been played in London annually since 2013. This year will feature three consecutive weeks of NFL regular season games being played in London during October.  But why? The unfortunate Jacksonville Jaguars have been dispatched to London a total of 14 times over the past 13 seasons.  As usual, J-ville travels to Jolly ol’ England again this fall.  The Jaguars are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles on October 11 in London. Many observers (including me) believe that the Jacksonville NFL franchise is going to be relocated to London at some point in the not-too-distant future. Germany has become a popular recent destination for NFL teams.  Five games have already been played on German soil since 2022.  The New England Patriots and Detroit Lions will play in Munich this season on November 15. Mexico City has hosted four NFL regular season games since 2016.  The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers will play a Sunday night game in Mexico City on November 22. Brazil will host its third NFL regular season game in three years. The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, September 27. Australia gets its first NFL game, too.  The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are being dispatched to Melbourne for a Week 1 encounter on September 10. Rounding out the NFL’s frequent flier schedule will be the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons flying to Madrid, Spain for a game on November 8. The NFL’s nine game international schedule is a new record.  There were seven games played overseas in 2025 and “just” five in 2024. Have you figured out why the NFL is doing this? If you guessed, “To make even more money!”, you are correct! Don’t believe the NFL’s baloney about “growing the game internationally”.  It’s all about this massive financial private enterprise growing their already bloated bank accounts. The NFL earns millions from the ticket sales, concessions, merchandise, and rights it receives to play regular season games in international venues. Even more importantly, the league is setting the proverbial hooks right now.  They want millions of new international fans to become addicted to American pro football each fall. These countries represent fresh sources of potential income for the NFL. Online broadcasters such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Peacock, and Paramount+ are expected to generate massive new international revenue sources for the NFL. Math lesson – How many people are watching these online providers in the US and other countries? These numbers may surprise you.  Let’s start with Netflix. According to one source, these six countries have the most Netflix subscribers: USA – 66.7 million United Kingdom – 18.4 million Brazil – 16.6 million Germany – 16.6 million Mexico – 13.9 million France – 13.6 million Purely by coincidence (cough), the NFL will be playing at least one regular season football game in each of those countries this fall! Did you know that Amazon Prime Video has more than 160 million viewers in the United States alone?  It is already available in 240 other countries worldwide. As for YouTube, I was surprised to learn that India is their number one country for viewership with 491 million YouTubers.  They claim that the US has 253 million YouTube customers.  Next comes Brazil (144 mm), Mexico (84 mm), and Japan (79 mm). Peacock (owned by NBC Universal) boasts of 36 million mostly-US subscribers.    Paramount + (which also owns CBS) claims have 79 million subscribers in 29 different countries. Traditional NFL television outlets better watch out – soon! That villainous NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (feel free to “boo” him again here) dropped hints recently that the NFL may utilize its right to opt-out of several existing television deals as early as the fall, 2029 football season. The NFL’s current TV deals began in 2021 and run for 11 years.  That means that Fox Sports, CBS, and NBC should be “safe” through the football year 2032. Maybe. A voluntary renegotiation with one or more of the current broadcasters to extend their deals (at a significantly higher price, of course) may be underway even now. The NFL has begun receiving greater pushback from the public recently. Last week, restaurant and bar associations in Iowa and Wisconsin demanded congressional investigations as to the NFL’s “one-size-fits-all” new distribution plan for its Sunday Ticket package.  The NFL will provide just one untested internet-based online distribution this fall after retail customers enjoyed years of service via satellite. Smartly, the football giant wants to avoid closer oversight now as franchise owners focus on a gigantic pot of international gold on the horizon. The crafty NFL is playing a game of chess with football fans and US broadcasters There is no reason for the NFL to push too hard right now.  Franchise owners are booking record profits.  The NFL doesn’t have a viable competitor trying to steal some of their massively popular pro football audiences. Yet. The NFL has built a 32-team professional football monopoly in the United States.  It is seeking to expand its empire worldwide and reap even greater profits and franchise valuations. Football fans can still have the last laugh The NFL has slowly grown interest in its product over several decades.  Traditional television networks now have advertisers salivating to reach an average of 19 million mostly male viewers generally within the prime buying demographic of ages 25 to 49. The NFL has quietly grown a new audience.  Millions of casual and professional gamblers are now wagering on weekly NFL games via a variety of online betting providers. Tapping into the international market is another attempt by this behemoth sports enterprise called the NFL to expand its financial reach into more untapped markets. “Joe NFL Fan” in the United States must prepare for these changes.  Should he spend more money to start watching a growing portion of his weekly slate of NFL games online or simply go on an NFL TV diet soon? Barring any new fall football competition, the NFL appears confident that the loss of any former US-based viewers will be minimal when compared to adding millions of new international customers. This process is unfolding right in front of your eyes like a deliberate game of chess. The NFL confidently believes they have you trapped.  They have not declared, “Checkmate” just yet. The giant sports enterprise called the NFL is going to eventually force you to start paying to watch their product soon.  Or, you can opt out and enjoy your weekends without the NFL. Those choices are coming – sooner than you think. 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I want to start out today by running through a few notable New Orleans landmarks:The new terminal at Louis Armstrong Airport. The U.S Custom House.The gold/copper skin on the Superdome.The Civic Theater.The W New Orleans French Quarter Hotel.The Xavier University Dormitories. There are a whole lot more on this list too. If you’re wondering what the link is between all of them, it’s the construction company that built them, or in some cases re-built them. It’s a 50 year old family firm, called Gibbs Construction. Gibbs Construction was founded in 1976, by Larry Gibbs. 43 years later, In 2019, Larry’s daughter, Lauren, took over as owner and CEO of the company. Now, here’s a list of other New Orleans buildings. See if you can tell me what these have in common:The LaLaurie Mansion on Royal Street.The Hermann-Grima House.Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop.The Andrew Jackson Hotel.The Old Ursuline Convent. If you’re a New Orleanian, you’re probably saying, with as much nonchalance and more confidence than you have in today’s weather forecast, “Oh yeah, they’re all haunted.” Along with the French Quarter, fabulous food, and live music, the supernatural vibe that is a natural part of New Orleans is an element of the city people come here to experience. Most tourists – and locals by the way – learn about our haunted history courtesy of the oldest and largest ghost tour business in New Orleans - a company called, Haunted History Tours. Haunted History was co-founded in 1994 by partners Sidney and Kalila Smith. Today, Kalila is the sole owner of the company. Kalila is a leading authority on the subject of supernatural New Orleans. She’s the author of multiple books, including New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo & Vampires, and Tales From The French Quarter. Her many TV appearances include CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, The Travel Channel and Discovery. She was a contributor to Sony's PlayStation II game Ghosthunter, and produced a PBS documentary on Southern hauntings. Visible & Invisible A lot of businesses have a lot in common. But some don’t. About the only way anybody could run a complex, multi-million dollar construction company is by having years of experience in the industry, which in Lauren's case she got to some degree by growing up in it. On the other hand, what’s made Kalila's business successful is the very opposite of continuity – it’s the ability to do something nobody had done before she came along and created it. Lauren and Kalila are wonderful examples of the multi-dimensional tapestry of our unique New Orleans economy, and vastly different but equally important contributors to it. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the S&P 500 hit an all-time high, despite a deepening global energy crisis. On this week's On the Media, the mismatch between the stock market and reality. Plus, to understand how FEMA became so distrusted, we look at its response to Hurricane Katrina – and how it stained the agency's reputation forever.  [01:00]  Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Bryan Walsh, senior editorial director at Vox overseeing the Future Perfect and climate teams, about the phenomenon of “economic blindness,” which explains why the stock market hit an all-time high this week despite the oil crisis unspooling across the globe due to Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, how human evolution may play a role in this cognitive dissonance. [13:38]  Host Micah Loewinger presents the second part of our investigation American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA. This week, we look at the event that shaped FEMA's reputation perhaps more than any other: Hurricane Katrina, one of the costliest disasters in U.S. history. Experts had warned about this kind of storm for years, but when it hit the agency only had one staffer on the ground–a PR guy named Marty Bahamonde. We also hear from Superdome survivor Chavon Allen, who was celebrating her 19th birthday when the hurricane made landfall.  Further reading / watching: “We're missing the economic fallout of the Iran war — just like we did with Covid,” by Bryan Walsh Disaster: Hurricane Katrina and the Failure of Homeland Security, by Christopher Cooper and Robert Block Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time on Hulu On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Lee Houston and David “Marvel” Burton are just a few stops away from the end of the Road To WrestleMania. Just one problem… Lee forgot to upload! But the audio is finally live, and the guys are holding nothing back as they preview the massive two-night spectacle set for Las Vegas.WrestleMania 42: Thoughts & PredictionsThe card is locked in, and Lee and David are breaking down the biggest matchups heading into Allegiant Stadium. They share their definitive thoughts and predictions for the weekend's heaviest hitters:Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy OrtonWorld Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman ReignsWWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea RipleyClash of Generations: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba FemiGrudge Match: Seth Rollins vs. GuntherWomen's Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky LynchThe Reality of Wrestling FandomBeyond the match predictions, the hosts air out some real frustrations with the exhausting wave of fan complaints leading up to the event. The message is simple: Nobody is making you buy the ticket or come to WrestleMania. But whether the booking goes your way or not, for better or worse, it is an experience you're going to remember.And More!Last-minute surprises and swerves we might see in Vegas.Reflecting on how the live energy of this card stacks up against past historic events, like the unforgettable atmosphere of being in the Superdome for WrestleMania 30.Subscribe to WrestlingTracks Entertainment and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode—even when the upload is a little late!Brought To You By:Back Up Deliveries And More, LLCThey put the 'D' in Delivery!" For reliable, efficient transportation and logistics that can save you a bunch of cash, give them a call.Contact: 888-71-Bakup (888-712-2587) or (817) 204-7259Visit: wegotbackup.com They are currently looking for CDL drivers—hit them up and get paid!Support & Follow the Show:

Mike spoke to James Trawick, the Hondo Rodeo Fest CEO, and Jay Cicero, the President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, about the upcoming Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans.

Today on Discover Lafayette, we welcome Dale Clark, Ursula Quoyeser, and Kelly Viator to talk about the upcoming fifth annual Fin Feather Fur Food Festival, known as F5, benefiting Team Gleason Foundation. The event will be held April 30, 2026, at Blackham Coliseum, and if you've ever attended, you already know it's one of those rare gatherings where incredible food, community spirit, and a powerful mission all come together. This conversation brings us to the heart of why F5 matters, and why this cause continues to resonate so deeply across Acadiana. Team Gleason is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason following his ALS diagnosis in 2011. Known for his iconic blocked punt in the Superdome that symbolized hope for a recovering New Orleans, Gleason has carried that same spirit into his life's work. His message, “No White Flags,” has become a rallying cry for those facing ALS. Today, Team Gleason is recognized as one of the largest nonprofit providers of equipment and technology to the ALS community. Their mission is focused on helping individuals not just survive, but truly live, through access to communication devices, mobility equipment, care services, and even “adventures” that allow families to create lasting memories together. In the past two years alone, requests for care services, equipment, technology, and experiences have increased by 70%, reflecting both the growing need and the trust families place in this organization. As Kelly Viator of the Team Gleason Founation explains, their work begins with listening: “visit persons in their homes, to understand the environment that they're living in and what technology would best suit them and at what time.” https://youtu.be/ID6gZ85BEeE?si=TuyJG7igU2CupkHp That level of care extends beyond equipment. It includes advocacy, helping families navigate systems that are often confusing and overwhelming, and creating connection through support networks. Kelly shared that their local virtual gatherings offer a space where “sometimes we cry, but mostly we laugh,” a reminder that even in the face of ALS, community remains essential. For Ursula Quoyeser, that community has made a profound difference. She describes how her symptoms began subtly during COVID, with what she thought was a minor issue. “I started getting dropfoot, and little things just kept happening.” After a long wait to see specialists and ultimately receiving her diagnosis, her mobility declined to the point where she now relies on a wheelchair and adaptive equipment. Through Team Gleason, Ursula continues to receive critical support, including a specially equipped van that came at exactly the right moment. “I was pulling into the driveway of the dealership to buy a van when I got the call.” That kind of intervention restores independence. As Ursula shares, “I can still go places and do things.” Ursula Quoyeser, known to many as Coach Q, attended Lafayette High and played volleyball and softball at USL, now known as UL of Lafayette. She was the first female athlete inducted into the UL Lafayette Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992. Dale Clark's journey with ALS led him to channel that same spirit of resilience into action. Diagnosed in October 2020, Dale very quickly began asking what he could do to make a difference. Over breakfast with friends right after his diagnosis, the idea for F5 was born. “They said, what can we do for ALS? Then we saw an article by Team Gleason and I said, we need to talk to them.” From that moment, the Fin Feather Fur Food Festival took shape, rooted in Louisiana culture and driven by purpose. Teams compete by cooking fish, wild game, or fowl; “You either cook a fish, an animal or a feather. Or perhaps a dessert!” F5 is a cooking competition where teams compete for winner status in the Fin, Feather, and Fur or Dessert division. Awards will be presented to each team winning their respective category. Dale Clark, pictured far left, with his buddies from the Florence Club at the 1st annual F5 on April 28, 2022. What started as a grassroots effort has grown into a signature Acadiana event. F5 now draws roughly 1,500 attendees each year and has raised more than $750,000 over the past four years. This year's goal is clear: reach $1 million total raised in its five years of existence. It takes a village to make that happen. Dale is quick to credit the cook teams and volunteers who fuel the event's success: “I can't thank the cook teams enough because without the cook teams, we don't have an event.” And for those attending, the experience is unforgettable with unlimited food tastings, drinks, live energy, silent auctions, and a packed room filled with purpose. But what stays with you isn't just the food. Ursula says her favorite part is seeing all the people. “Friends and family show up in big groups.”And Dale shares what matters most to him: “Meeting all the people with ALS, and their spouse coming up and giving me a hug. I really appreciate that.” Those moments are what this event is really about. Because at the end of the day, Team Gleason's mission is simple but powerful: with the support of caring individuals, people living with ALS can experience greater independence, a higher quality of life, and the dignity they deserve. F5 is how Acadiana shows up to make that happen. General admission tickets may be purchased for only $45.00 and many sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit https://teamgleason.org/f5/ or Team Gleason's website: https://teamgleason.org/. You can also just purchase tickets on April 30 at the door. Once you understand what's behind this event, it becomes very clear. This is something you definitely want to be part of.

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Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike evaluated Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II, a second-round-graded prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. Steve recapped the Savannah Bananas event at the Superdome this weekend. Charlie discussed the latest reports regarding NBA expansion.

Broken water mains won't stop baseball from returning to the Superdome.

Steve and Charlie listened to WWL's exclusive interview with Saints P Ryan Wright. Wright recalled his path to punting, from Tulane to the NFL.

Steve and Charlie listened to WWL's exclusive interview with Saints P Ryan Wright. Wright recalled his path to punting, from Tulane to the NFL.

Think about the last time you visited a city you’d never been to before. Not for business — just to go. What made you decide to stay somewhere? What made you feel like the place wanted you there? Most of the time, we don’t give a lot of credit to the people who set that stage. The campground owner who keeps a shuttle running at midnight so you can get back safely from the French Quarter. The art curator who figured out that if he put a show up in a doctor’s office, more people would see it than in any gallery. These are the people who decide, quietly and without much fanfare, what kind of place a city is going to be. Camping Mike Dunn did not grow up dreaming of owning a campground. He grew up on a dairy farm in Maryland, spent his career running cranes and heavy equipment, and took a wrong turn somewhere around 2011 that led him to a night attendant job at the New Orleans KOA — which, as wrong turns go, turned out pretty well. Within six months, KOA had promoted him to run the park. A few years after that, he and his wife Deborah bought it. They are now in their third year as owners of the New Orleans KOA Holiday in River Ridge — 100 RV sites, three deluxe lodges, 12 full-time employees, shuttle service to the French Quarter and the Superdome, a souvenir shop, a dog park, and a recreation hall. For most of its history the park’s guests were 60% international. Canadians, Europeans, Australians. In the last year or so that has flipped to 90% domestic. Mike and Deborah are figuring out what that means for a business built around introducing the world to New Orleans. If you're wondering what a person with a business in New Orleans is doing on a show about Baton Rouge business - well, people who stay in an RV park are generally not people who live in the same city as the RV park. So I thought it might be useful for those of us here in Baton Rouge who visit New Orleans to know about it. Art Keidrick Alford grew up in Zachary, Louisiana. His parents let him draw on the walls. That tells you most of what you need to know. He went to college, spent time in real estate, then nearly a decade in hospitality — long hours, demanding work, not a lot left over at the end of the day. The whole time, he was watching something on the side: Baton Rouge was turning out artists from LSU who had no idea what to do with themselves once they left. The business side of being an artist — contracts, galleries, marketing, pricing — nobody was helping them with any of that. In 2018, Keidrick started Ellemnop to fill that gap. Since then, he’s curated nearly 90 exhibitions — in galleries, in medical offices, in whatever space made sense. Today he’s a managing partner in The Pearl, a 5,000-square-foot warehouse in Old South Baton Rouge that will house gallery space, artist residencies, and apprenticeship programs in bodyshop work, barbering, and welding. Yes, all in the same building. There’s a word that comes up a lot when you talk to Mike and Keidrick, and that word is “guests.” Mike uses it for the people who pull into his campground, and Keidrick uses it for the people who walk into his exhibitions. They both mean the same thing by it: these are people who trusted you with their time, and you don’t waste it. Mike went to New Orleans planning to stay a little while. Keidrick has been in Baton Rouge his whole life, looking for ways to make it worth staying. Different journeys, same destination. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ian Ledo and Miranda Albarez at itsbatonrouge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Year A – Transfiguration– February 15, 2026 Pastor Megan Floyd Exodus 24:12-18 Matthew 17:1-9 Grace and peace to you from God and the Holy Spirit, and from Jesus Christ, who reveals to us God's glory. Amen. *** In 2012, I had the privilege of leading my congregation's youth group to the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The week was filled with joys and challenges, and stories that still make me laugh. But one of the most incredible, mountain-top experiences I had there… was a story of divine encounter… a story of being washed over by the Holy Spirit. It was the night of closing worship, so all of the more than 33,000 participants were gathered in the Superdome to sing and praise God, to listen to inspiring speakers, and to hear the word of God proclaimed. We worshipped each night we gathered, but this one was special… It was special because during the closing worship, we would share holy communion together… as one church… 33,000+ members… one body of Christ. I don't know if you've ever been inside the Superdome in New Orleans, but it is very steep, so there's really not a bad seat in the house, so long as you don't mind heights. My youth wanted to sit at the very top of the arena for this worship experience, so we made our way up the mountain of levels and escalators and found some seats where we could take in the entire scene below. Once we settled in, we were treated to an incredible view… a view of the church… thousands of teenagers and their adult leaders sat below, all eager to begin worship. The excitement and the buzz were intoxicating… as we watched the tiny people way down on the floor bring us together in song and worship. Now you would think that communing over 33,000 people would take all day, but… the organizers have this down to a science, and it actually runs quite smoothly and quickly. Given our location, we watched below as people moved to receive the elements, and then to be anointed… they all received a cross of oil on their foreheads to remind each and every person that they were sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. I watched this all take place, and at some point, our group moved to receive the elements as well, and to be anointed with oil… and then we sat back down to wait while the rest were served. And as I sat, I recall feeling a shift in the air… almost like a fullness surrounding me… as when a heavy fog rolls in and you can sense the weight of the space around you. I recall feeling this shift in the air begin at my feet, and then start moving up my legs… I could feel the new air rising, until it suddenly washed up and over my head, and… I just wept. I felt so completely surrounded by the Spirit… so completely held… claimed… and loved… so completely assured of God's faithful presence. It was remarkable… and it is an experience that has stayed with me for all these years. I know… that it changed my relationship with God to one that was no longer distant, but now… more personal… close. We call these kinds of moments… these encounters… mountain-top moments… moments of encountering God… moments of profound closeness with our Creator and source of everlasting love. And of course, we call them mountain-top moments… because in scripture, God's people often seem to meet God on the mountain… as with Moses in our reading from Exodus… and, of course, the Transfiguration of Jesus. Encountering God's full glory is disarming… scary even… and can leave us unsure of exactly how to respond. For me… it left me weeping, which really alarmed the youth. Peter, James, and John head up the mountain with Jesus, and are witnesses to a dazzling display and blinding light… and Moses and Elijah, together with Jesus… And Peter… sweet Peter… he thinks this is great, and offers to set up tents for them… he assumes this is a moment they'll dwell in for some time. We can hardly blame him. And then the voice from God thunders out… with the words we heard at Jesus' baptism. "This is my son, the beloved… with whom I am well pleased…" …but then God adds… Listen to him. Listen. Peter… man… stop talking and take in the moment… just absorb the light of God for a second… let it change you… let it alter your understanding of who this Jesus really is. I understand Peter's desire to stay in that moment… I really do… it's normal. But we don't live on the mountain… we don't get to spend all our time in those incredible moments of clarity with God. We can, and should, bask in the glory of God's light when it is there, but we can't stay there all the time… life continues… and so… warmed from the light of those experiences, we keep moving… And yes, of course, we allow our mountain-top experiences to transform us, to shape our hearts, but then we make our way back down the mountain, to live our lives of faith in the day-to-day. I've asked Raymond to share this photo with you… Last week, I was at a preaching retreat in a little place near Phoenix, and on the property, there was this massive labyrinth. My colleagues and I joked that walking a labyrinth is to intentionally take the most inefficient path toward a destination… but I suppose that's only if you consider the center to be a destination, and not simply part of the journey. I spent some time praying my way through the labyrinth and marveling at how each turn gave me a new perspective on my surroundings… pointing me toward new plants and new views… how each path brought me toward a new understanding of the landscape. In the background, though… was this mountain, with the sun shining so incredibly brightly over it. It felt so present and so close… like I could reach out and touch it… even though it was in the distance… it was an ever-present backdrop for the whole weekend. As I worked my way around the labyrinth, I was sometimes facing away from the light of the sun and from the mountain, but then I would follow the curve of the path and turn a corner… and suddenly the sun would be shining in my face, blinding me… and I would continue walking and soaking in the warmth of the light… and the glory of the mountain, and I felt so incredibly close to God. Peter faced this bright light around Jesus, on the mountain… and he wanted to stay there. We can hardly blame him. Leading up to that moment, they had been climbing through Jesus' liberating ministry of teaching and healing… it was all so amazing… and then Jesus hits them with the shocking revelation that he must suffer and die. …and that any who want to become his followers must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow him. They must be prepared to lose their life for his sake… in order to save it. So yes… I understand why Peter wanted to stay in that glorious moment, soaking in the light and warmth… he was not ready to face the ashes and sorrow that awaited them as they turned toward Jerusalem and the cross. Are any of us ever really ready for that? And yet, they must descend… but that is the blessing of this life of faith… we get to carry God's light forward… we get to experience these moments of encounter… of revelation… these mountain-top moments… and carry them out into the world around us. Remember, you are the light of the world… and it is the light of God's glory with which you shine. This is what it means to walk with Jesus… to walk in the highs and lows and of this life of faith… we have these moments of profound encounter… like at the Superdome in New Orleans… and like this labyrinth at the foot of the mountain… these moments fill us with God's Holy Spirit and shape our lives around God's glory. They help us remember who we are and whose we are… and remind us that we are claimed and redeemed through grace and mercy… and they give us strength for the journey, when the journey takes us through ashes and sorrow. When we find ourselves walking through the shadow of death, these moments help us to keep walking… keep walking… because on the other side is resurrection and new life. And to stay on the mountain… would mean to miss out on all the ways that God continues to show up. If we only ever lived for the grand, mountain-top moments… we would miss all the ways that God reveals God's self to us in small ways… the everyday, ordinary ways. So, we must remember… that mountain-top encounters with God are amazing… awe-inspiring… but we don't need to stay on the mountain… because the promise of transfiguration is that the glory of God transforms every corner of our whole world… and us… along with it, everyday… and always. Amen.    

On this fiery Friday episode, Clay dives into the chaos shaking Central Mississippi. From back-to-back bomb threats at Madison Station Elementary—leading to school closures and federal involvement—to a mass shooting threat at Hillcrest Christian School, where 38-year-old Abby Nicole Taylor was arrested and charged with terrorist threats on a shockingly low $75,000 bond. Clay breaks down the stupidity behind these acts and questions the low stakes for such serious crimes.   Hear the frustrating story of parent Shane Saxton, who defied school admins to get his kids off a bus during the lockdown, only to get pulled over by police afterward for "causing a disturbance." Clay shares Shane's viral video and opens the lines for listener reactions—was it overreach or necessary protocol? Plus, a shoutout to local heroes like the Flora Police Department keeping things safe.   Sports fans, celebrate with Clay as he congratulates New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees on his Hall of Fame induction, reminiscing about epic moments like the Superdome's post-Katrina return game.   In hour two, State Auditor Shad White joins to expose a nonprofit focused on human trafficking that's funneling hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to anti-ICE protests—liberal logic at its finest. Then, State Rep. Fred Shanks drops in for the weekly "Under the Dome" segment, covering bills like mobile sports betting, teacher pay raises, and PBM reform moving through the legislature.   Clay also touches on local media outrage over changes to a Medgar Evers pamphlet and calls for better parental communication during crises. Packed with texts, calls, and live reactions, this episode fights for the soul of America and demands positive solutions in a broken system.   Tune in for raw takes on Jackson's real issues—no holds barred. Listen now and join the conversation!

Scoot visits with Tamara Morozova, who has performed twice in Rockin 1000 - and will be in the Superdome on Saturday rocking out with her 10 year old daughter!

Gant Laborde is a 44-year-old guitarist from New Orleans who is joining the movement to rock the roof off the Superdome with 1,000 musicians on January 31 at the "Rockin' 1000" concert

Ole Miss football took down Georgia, 39-34, to advance to the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. Ben Garrett and Brad Logan of the Ole Miss Spirit are LIVE from the Superdome with postgame coverage.Our Sponsors:* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's finally Sugar Bowl week, and we're diving deep into Georgia vs Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. We break down what's changed since the first matchup, why Georgia's run game can be the difference, and how the Dawgs' defense (especially the secondary & pass rush) has leveled up heading into New Orleans. We also hit the best moments from bowl season, make our CFP quarterfinal picks, and finish with Sugar Bowl trivia and final score predictions. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:01 - Intro00:03:28 - New Year!00:05:56 - Shoutouts00:12:44 - Bowl Mania00:22:26 - Sugar Bowl Lore00:33:44 - UGA Offense vs Ole Miss Defense00:42:06 - UGA Defense vs Ole Miss Offense00:55:55 - CFP Quarterfinal Games01:07:00 - Sugar Bowl Trivia01:14:48 - Score Predictions SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga  CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store

The Christmas holiday season is now underway.  Yours truly will trek down I-20 to visit family in north Louisiana for several days later this week. This will be the final SwampSwami report for 2025, so let’s make it worth your time with some bold predictions for the upcoming playoff games! First, a review of last weekend’s first round of the College Football Playoffs #9 seed Alabama 34, #8 Oklahoma 24 The Oklahoma Sooners looked unbeatable early in the second quarter of last Friday night’s opening game of this year’s playoffs. Alas, it was the second half of that same second quarter which wrecked the Sooner Schooner and its national title hopes. OU raced to 17-0 lead early in the second quarter by scoring on three consecutive possessions.  Alabama finally put some points on the board with a 75-yard touchdown drive to make it 17-7. Then Oklahoma’s All-SEC punter Grayson Miller accidentally dropped the ball just prior to punting it.  Bama quickly recovered and would kick a field goal to trail 17-10. On the next possession, Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer completed a beautiful pass – right into the hands of Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown – for a 50-yard interception and score for the Crimson Tide. This game went to halftime tied at 17 apiece.  The Oklahoma football team and its home crowd of more than 80,000 looked shocked and deflated heading to the locker room after a self-inflicted second quarter collapse. Alabama tacked on ten more points in the third quarter to take a 27-17 lead.  The Tide went on to win 34-24 and will face #1 seed Indiana in a second round game on January 1. #10 seed Miami 10, #7 seed Texas A&M 3 Nobody could have predicted this putrid offensive performance by both teams in the first two quarters.  The scoreboard registered 0-0 at halftime on a dry, warm 75-degree Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas. Miami finally got on the scoreboard with a third quarter field goal.  They were matched by Texas A&M early in the fourth quarter to make the score 3-3. That’s when Hurricanes’ running back Mark Fletcher, Jr. took over and literally carried his team on his back Saturday with 172 rushing yards.  His punishing fourth quarter runs carried the Canes downfield to take a 10-3 lead with two minutes to go. A final drive by the Aggies to the Miami 5-yard line ended when Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed was intercepted on a questionable pass into the end zone. Miami returns to the state of Texas next Wednesday night to play #2 seed Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve. #6 seed Ole Miss 41, #11 seed Tulane 10 Before you blinked, the Coach Lane Kiffin-less Rebels jumped to a 14-0 lead with only a few minutes gone in the first quarter.  You may remember that Ole Miss played Tulane earlier in the season and came away with a lopsided 45-10 victory. Tulane never had a chance (again) in stepping-up to play this high-scoring SEC foe.  The Green Wave finished the season with an 11-3 record. Ole Miss travels to New Orleans to face #3 seed Georgia next Thursday on New Year’s Day in the Sugar Bowl. #5 seed Oregon 51, #12 seed James Madison 34 The Ducks had their way with the JMU Dukes in Saturday’s final first round College Football Playoff game.  Oregon led 34-6 at halftime and coasted the rest of the way. James Madison finished its season with an outstanding 12-2 record. The Ducks of Oregon will migrate across the USA next week to play #4 seed Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Prediction time! Wednesday, December 31 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN – Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas #2 seed Ohio State (12-1) vs. #10 seed Miami (FL) (11-2) Ohio State is rusty after nearly a month off, but they have more than enough firepower to sink Miami’s battleship.  The Hurricanes’ very expensive NIL transfer quarterback Carson Beck needs to have his best game of the year to deliver a win for the Canes. I don’t think he will. Prediction – Ohio State 31, Miami 14 Thursday, January 1 – 11AM CST on ESPN – Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida #5 seed Oregon (12-1) vs. #4 seed Texas Tech (12-1) Oregon and Texas Tech can light-up the scoreboard, but the Red Raiders’ defense should become the big difference in this game.  Oregon’s second half against James Madison displayed a number of defensive lapses.  Texas Tech took good notes and should exploit the Ducks secondary in rolling to a surprisingly easy win. Prediction – Texas Tech 38, Oregon 24 Thursday, January 1 – 3PM CST on ESPN – Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California #9 seed Alabama (11-3) vs. #1 seed Indiana (13-0) The only unbeaten team in major college football takes center stage in the famous Rose Bowl against SEC power Alabama.  Indiana’s gritty 13-10 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game validated their claim to the #1 spot. Alabama’s offense must duplicate its second half performance against Oklahoma’s defense in order to stay close in this game.  In the end, Indiana’s Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza has a more balanced offense than Alabama and should prevail. Prediction – Indiana 28, Alabama 17 Thursday, January 1 – 7PM CST on ESPN – Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana #6 seed Ole Miss (12-1) vs. #3 seed Georgia (12-1) Watch to see if the Ole Miss offense can exploit enough weaknesses in the Georgia defense to stay close in the first half of this game.  If not, Georgia’s ball-control offense has a tendency to wear down opponents late in the game.  Georgia has a proven big-time coach in two-time national champion Kirby Smart.  I cannot pick four favorites, so I like Ole Miss to jump to an early lead and stun Georgia in the Superdome next week. Prediction – Ole Miss 27, Georgia 21 Now, let’s review Saturday’s FCS Semifinals and make a Championship Prediction! #2 seed Montana State 48, #3 seed Montana 23 Montana State has been really close to winning a national title in recent years.  The Bobcats have finished second to North Dakota State three times in the past five seasons. This year, the Bison of NDSU lost – at home – to fast-improving Illinois State and left the door open for a new champion.  Montana State (now 13-2) punched its ticket to the title game on January 5 in Nashville with an emphatic fourth quarter performance to eliminate intrastate rival Montana. The Bobcats scored 21 points in the final quarter on Saturday afternoon to pull away from the Grizzlies.  Montana State will be attempting to win the school’s first FCS national title since 1984. Unseeded Illinois State 30, #12 seed Villanova 14 Illinois State won its fourth consecutive road playoff game by wearing down Villanova in Philadelphia on Saturday night. The “Roadbirds” improved to 12-4 in advancing to the FCS title game in Nashville in less than two weeks.  Illinois State traveled south, north, west, and east to defeat Southeastern Louisiana, defending champion North Dakota State, UC-Davis, and Villanova in succession in this year’s FCS playoffs. Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, school-record holding wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz, and the Redbirds’ relentless 220-pound running back senior Victor Dawson controlled the football for nearly 40 minutes to just 20 for Villanova in Saturday night’s latest win. The Redbirds will try to grab the school’s first FCS football championship against 13-2 Montana State in the title game. *Prediction – FCS Championship Game – Monday, January 5 – 6:30PM CST on ESPN in Nashville, Tennessee #2 seed Montana State (13-2) vs. unseeded Illinois State (12-4) The two teams which have defeated all comers and will face-off in a fascinating title game being held this year at Vanderbilt University’s football stadium in Nashville. Montana State is capable of beating teams methodically or with big plays on offense.  The Bobcats’ opportunistic defense has been stellar all season.  This confident Illinois State team fears no one.  The Redbirds just became the first FCS football team to go 4-0 on the road to reach the finals. Illinois State’s defense can be suspect at times.  Montana State must not allow the Redbirds to control the ball like they have done throughout their incredible run in the FCS playoffs. This game should be a dandy!  I like the experience of Montana State to prevail in a very competitive title game. Prediction – Montana State 35, Illinois State 28 Heaux, Heaux, Heaux – it’s time for me to geaux! Merry Christmas to all! The post Holiday College Football Review + Playoff Predictions! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

On this episode, we recap the College Football Playoff first round and talk through what worked, what didn't, and why the weekend felt underwhelming at times. We hit Alabama vs Oklahoma, Miami vs Texas A&M, Ole Miss vs Tulane, and Oregon vs James Madison, then look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups and what storylines matter most. We also take a minute to honor Adam the Woo and how he impacted us as creators, then pivot into Christmas season talk—movies, quotes, and traditions. We'll be boots on the ground in New Orleans for Georgia vs Ole Miss, so make sure you're following along for Sugar Bowl coverage. We hope you enjoy this episode, and as always, GO DAWGS! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:01 - Intro00:06:33 - Tribute to Adam the Woo00:11:35 - Patreon00:13:09 - CFP First Round00:20:36 - Alabama vs Oklahoma00:25:12 - Miami vs Texas A&M00:31:16 - Ole Miss vs Tulane00:35:00 - Oregon vs James Madison00:39:36 - Quarterfinal Slate00:46:01 - Christmas Chatter01:02:05 - BEST Time of Year! SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: For just $5/month, you can support our podcast & unlock exclusive perks. Visit https://www.patreon.com/rowsixty & join today! GET YOUR GAMEDAY GEAR HERE: peachstatepride.com/collections/uga  CONNECT WITH US:Patreon: patreon.com/rowsixtyFacebook: facebook.com/rowsixtyInstagram: instagram.com/rowsixty/TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowsixtyYouTube: youtube.com/rowsixtyWebsite: rowsixty.comStore: rowsixty.com/store

It felt like old times in the Superdome on Sunday, as the New Orleans Saints whooped up on the hapless New York Jets. Was it the swan song in the Dome for Cam Jordan, Demario Davis and Taysom Hill? The fans had a chance to chat about it on a Christmas version of Dattitude (Ep. 454) on this Mano E Monday presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also will talk about Tulane falling to Ole Miss in the CFP.

Charlotte Observer reporters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Kaye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Zietlow on what happened in the Superdome as the Panthers lost again to the Saints. Then, they look at playoff scenarios and what the team needs to do to beat Tampa Bay. (6:40): What happened against the Saints? (11:35): Does there need to be a change at play-calling? (19:28): What do the Panthers need to do to get into the playoffs? (29:40): Buccaneers vs. Panthers predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike, Deuce, and Charlie discussed the LHSAA State Championship action. The guys celebrated the Pelicans breaking their extended losing streak in the Smoothie King Center against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jeff Hundley, the CEO of the Sugar Bowl, joined Fans and the Pro. Live from the Superdome, WWL's Ian Auzenne shared an update on the LHSAA State Championship games. Mike and Deuce interviewed Jake Delhomme, an analyst for the Panthers radio network. The guys shared their keys to a Saints victory over the Panthers on Sunday in the Superdome.

Live from the Superdome, Ian Auzenne hosted WWL's Prep Football Roundup. Ian and Coach Brent Indest called the Division II Select State Championship Game between the Archbishop Shaw Eagles and St. Charles Catholic Comets.

Live from the Superdome, WWL's Ian Auzenne, Coach Brent Indest, and reporter James Halle hosted WWL's Prep Football Roundup. The guys called the Division I Non-Select State Championship Game between the Ruston Bearcats and Ouachita Parish Lions.

Live from the Superdome, WWL's Ian Auzenne, Coach Brent Indest, and Coach Lou Valdin hosted WWL's Prep Football Roundup. The guys called the Division I Select State Championship Game between the Edna Karr Cougars and St. Augustine Purple Knights.

Mike and Steve discussed the start of the 2025 Superdome Classic with Haynesville capturing the first victory over Mangham in the Division IV Non-Select bracket. Mike also previewed the Division I Select showdown between the St. Aug Purple Knights and Edna Karr Cougars. Mike and Steve broke down the latest injury report for the Saints and Panthers. The guys explained that Carolina's players look healthy after the team's Week 14 bye. Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Weekend Kickoff. Duncan shared his thoughts on Tulane's debut in the College Football Playoffs, the start of the Lane Kiffin era at LSU, and the growth of Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough as a leader.

Mike and Deuce shared their keys to a Saints victory over the Panthers on Sunday in the Superdome. Deuce emphasized the importance of the Saints' defense stopping Carolina's rushing attack.

Live from the Superdome, WWL's Ian Auzenne shared an update on the LHSAA State Championship games. Auzenne also previewed Archbishop Shaw vs. St. Charles Catholic and Edna Karr vs. St. Aug. Former NFL QB Jake Delhomme, an analyst for the Panthers radio network, joined Fans and the Pro. Delhomme remembered the Saints' victory over the Panthers back in Week 10. He praised Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough's recent performances. Mike and Deuce shared their keys to a Saints victory over the Panthers on Sunday in the Superdome.

In the final hour of the show, Mac & Bone take a look at the Saints, and what challenges they will pose the Panthers on Sunday in the Superdome, legendary QB Jake Delhomme joins the show to talk about the opportunity in front of the team, the guys preview the night in sports, they read funny texts, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Deuce previewed the semifinal round of the LHSAA Playoffs, highlighting the local matchups and Edna Karr's loaded roster. Deuce lamented the Pelicans' injury woes in their 3-20 start to the season. Dalton Wasserman, the co-host of "The PFF College Football Show," joined Fans and the Pro. Wasserman said the AAC Championship matchup between Tulane and North Texas is a "play-in" game to the 12-team College Football Playoff. He broke down the upcoming playoff scenarios after conference championship weekend.

Mike and Deuce discussed the final injury report for the Saints and Buccaneers. The guys broke down the changes from the first time these two teams met in the Superdome back in late October.

Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike discussed the Bills' decision to sign free-agent WR Brandin Cooks. Charlie congratulated LSU CB Mansoor Delane for becoming a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Steve remembered Roberto Duran's legendary fight with Sugar Ray Leonard in the Superdome 45 years ago, today.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Michele Levy, author of the book Anna's Dance. Born a Yankee in Providence, Rhode Island, after seven years in Boston, she moved with her family to Wisconsin and Northern Virginia. Then she continued the southern trend with graduate studies in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and followed her Brooklyn-born husband even farther south, to New Orleans. Twenty-six years later, they traded the Superdome (seven minutes away from their house by car) for the North Carolina woods. This wandering stripped away her Boston accent, leaving a tendency to enunciate clearly that made New Orleanians think she was from England.   From the age of four she has played classical piano and read voraciously. But an exposure to Balkan dance in high school kindled what became a life-long passion. Still, her love for D. H. Lawrence and Dostoevsky led her to a PhD in Comparative Literature (English, French, Russian), and then to universities, where she taught, researched, and became a chair. Though she first published on Russian and European authors, her academic interest shifted to the Balkans. She wrote on Balkan history and literature and returned to the region (she'd first visited in 1968) in 2000, after the end of the Bosnian War, and 2002, invited by the Serbian Writers' Association. By then she'd begun to write poetry and stories with Balkan settings. Anna's Dance grew from her deep engagement with Balkan history and culture.   These days, she plays piano and reads, but mostly she writes. She's working on a novel about a Bosnian asylee in New Orleans. Carolina's nature nurtures her, she and her husband enjoy their three children and seven grandchildren, who have moved nearby, and she still does Balkan dance!   In my book review, I stated Anna's Dance: A Balkan Odyssey is a beautiful Jewish historical fiction novel. I once again found myself wondering what history I was taught in school because I knew next to nothing about Balkan history, even as it related to WWII. This book helped me fill in several gaps in my knowledge.   We meet Anna Rossi, an early 20's girl on a journey through the Balkan region. She starts out with one set of plans and moves to another, then another, and then another, finding herself learning more and more about prejudice and suffering. She sees a strong correlation to her own Jewish heritage - how minority suppression can lead to horrible end results, including violence.   As Anna travels, she grows from a silly girl to an experienced woman who knows her place in the world. Eventually, she learns to embrace her heritage and all that encompasses. I found the book to be quite beautiful in the telling and very relevant to our day.   Author Note: There are some sexual scenes - a couple that were a bit graphic for my taste. However, overall, these scenes were not gratuitous but helped the reader understand where Anna was in her journey.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Michele Levy Website: www.micheleflevy.com. FB: @mflevy FB: @Michele Levy-Author IG: @mfrucht45    Purchase Anna's Dance on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4lLI8FV Ebook: https://amzn.to/4lNRdhy   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #micheleflevy #annasdance #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Dave discuss what the energy has been like around the team and at Flowery Branch after the Michael Penix Jr. injury has Kirk Cousins stepping in as the starting quarterback, if Dave thinks Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris and FalconsOffensive Coordinator Zac Robinson will have now starting quarterback Kirk Cousins work under center more against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, how the Falcons defense should play Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, why the Falcons defense has been giving up explosive plays during their five game losing streak, what guys in the Falcons receiver room will have to step up on Sunday versus the Saints, what fond memories Dave has of beating the Saints in the Superdome while he was the Falcons quarterback, Divine Deablo coming back this Sunday and playing with a club on one hand, how that could affect his play on Sunday, and what the Falcons defense has to do to make sure Taysum Hill doesn't have a big game.

Mike and Deuce discussed the start of the LHSAA Playoffs for the annual road to the Superdome.

Mike Hoss interviewed Doug Thornton, the president of North American Venues, which manages the Superdome. Thornton remembered former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue's role in reopening the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.

Mike Hoss hosted the weekly "Saints Hour" with Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, legendary former Saints LB Pat Swilling, and Doug Thornton, the president of North American Venues, which manages the Superdome. Benson discussed the passing of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, the Saints' bye week, and her trip to France with LB Demario Davis. Swilling celebrated DE Cam Jordan's legendary career and explained what he misses most about his playing days. Thornton emphasized Tagliabue's role in reopening the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.

Mike Hoss interviewed Doug Thornton, the president of North American Venues, which manages the Superdome. Thornton remembered former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue's role in reopening the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.

Mike Hoss hosted the weekly "Saints Hour" with Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, legendary former Saints LB Pat Swilling, and Doug Thornton, the president of North American Venues, which manages the Superdome. Benson discussed the passing of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, the Saints' bye week, and her trip to France with LB Demario Davis. Swilling celebrated DE Cam Jordan's legendary career and explained what he misses most about his playing days. Thornton emphasized Tagliabue's role in reopening the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina.

Mike and Charlie discussed the latest news regarding Brian Kelly's decision to sue LSU and previewed LSU's matchup against Arkansas. The guys spoke to Tulane head football coach Jon Sumrall about the Green Wave's massive 38-32 victory over Memphis. Audacy NFL Insider Mark Schlereth, the host of "The Stinkin' Truth" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Schlereth, who was in the booth for the Saints' victory over the Panthers, evaluated rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and New Orleans' run defense. Steve and Charlie interviewed David Grubb, the host of "The Post Up" podcast, and Joe Bartel, a fantasy football expert at Rotowire.com. Mike Hoss hosted the weekly "Saints Hour" with Saints & Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, legendary former Saints LB Pat Swilling, and Doug Thornton, the president of North American Venues, which manages the Superdome.

This Farm4Profit Podcast episode takes listeners deep into one of the most dramatic rivalries in agricultural history: the tractor wars of the 1970s and 80s. Our guest, Lee Klancher, is an award-winning author, photographer, and publisher of Octane Press, whose new book Snoopy and the Spy tells the story of International Harvester vs. John Deere during the height of the farm crisis.We explore:Lee's Journey: How his early passions for machinery, photography, and storytelling led to a 30-year career publishing more than 30 books, teaching writing, and founding Octane Press from his garage in Austin.Adventures Behind the Lens: From climbing the Julian Alps to photographing 30 rare John Deere tractors in a custom-built studio, Lee shares wild experiences that shape his work.Snoopy & the Spy Storyline:The bold espionage of Bud Youle sneaking into John Deere's Superdome showcase in 1982.The innovative but short-lived IH 2+2 “Snoopy” lineage and the canceled Super 70 prototypes (7288, 7488, rumored 7888).Deere's counterpunch: the 15-speed PowerShift transmission and factory MFWD on high-hp row crops.How espionage fueled innovation but couldn't save IH from its financial collapse and eventual merger into Case IH.Wider Themes: Loyalty, desperation, and ethics during a time when the survival of whole companies—and farm livelihoods—hung in the balance.The conversation also highlights Lee's reflections: espionage and secret prototyping accelerated tractor innovation and shaped the machines we know today, even if IH itself didn't survive.We close with lighter fare: Lee's dream tractor test drive, favorite adventures from around the globe, and what hidden book projects might be next.This episode blends ag history, corporate drama, and personal adventure—showing how tractors and their stories are as much about people and passion as they are about horsepower. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor Paul Rudd renews his annual tradition of choosing Rich and Brockman's fantasy football team name culled from the dozens of options collected over the past 12 months. Rich weighs in on the New York Giants unofficially naming Jaxson Dart over Jameis Winston as the backup to Russell Wilson. Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Rich discuss the mile high expectations for Denver this season and the year-two development of QB Bo Nix, and shares his memories leading up to the Saints' first home game in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina when Steve Gleason's blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown rocked the Superdome to its core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys predict how the AFC South will shake out this season, discuss Spencer Rattler beating out rookie Tyler Shough to win the New Orleans Saints starting QB job, Anthony Richardson's cloudy NFL future after losing the Indianapolis Colts' QB competition, and Dillon Gabriel being named the Browns backup quarterback to starter Joe Flacco over fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders. Future Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Brees tells Rich his impressions of Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning, what Broncos QB Bo Nix is learning from Super Bowl-winning head coach Sean Payton, what it was like to witness Steve Gleason's momentous blocked punt for the Saints in the Superdome's first game following Hurricane Katrina, his involvement in the ‘We Give Blood' blood drive efforts, and more. Adam the Call Screener is let out from the Rich Eisen Show dungeon to play the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game' for his beloved Chicago Bears.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RUNDOWN   Not a roast but a convo about Taylor Swift's appearance with the Kelce brothers. Maybe some Kylie vs. Taylor banter, and Billy Joel's new documentary. Mitch and Hotshot run through notable August 18th birthdays and remembrances before spotlighting historic sports moments—from George Brett's chase for .400 to Earl Campbell's retirement and Rich Beem's upset of Tiger Woods. Then a little Beatles-in-Seattle tour lore. From there, the show jumps into Ed Sullivan's power to launch music careers, including the Commodores' near-miss. The Mariners' playoff push and the Seahawks' preseason promise. Mitch praises the offensive line and Sam Darnold's sharp play, while Hotshot keeps him grounded with the refrain: “It's the preseason.” The duo even dream on a Trey Hendrickson trade. The Mariners No-Table crew dives into a tough 2–4 stretch against Baltimore and New York, citing both rotation struggles and lineup issues, while finding optimism in Bryce Miller's return and Brian Wu's consistency. Gino Suarez's slump and playoff rotation questions loom large, as bold predictions fly for the Phillies and A's series. Brady Henderson of ESPN joins to break down Uchenna Nwosu's return, the unlikely Hendrickson trade scenario, Jake Bobo's breakout, and Clint Kubiak's offensive reboot. He also highlights Zach Charbonnet's growing role, Sam Darnold's fit in the new scheme, and the roster battles heating up ahead of Week 1. KJ-Aren'ts—Mitch and Jason Puckett banter over podcast quirks, golf habits, chowder debates in the heat, and family traditions. The conversation winds into nostalgic territory with Christmas memories and video game firsts, from Pong to Nintendo.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over Slot Substack Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN.com Jason Puckett | Radio Host, KJ-Aren'ts & PuckSports.com   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Taylor Swift & Kelce banter; Billy Joel doc; celeb birthdays & tributes; August 18th sports milestones (Conigliaro, Brett, Walker, Campbell, Beem); Beatles' '64 U.S. tour launches. 20:47 | Ed Sullivan's sway over music legends; The Commodores' near-miss; Mariners in a pennant chase. 32:40 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners skid after hot streak; Orioles and Mets series disappoint; Brady blames the bats, Joe blames the rotation; Bryce Miller returns to boost staff; Brian Wu's historic streak sparks Cy Young talk; Gino Suarez slumping; Phillies and A's ahead; Note Table predictions fly — Cal Raleigh homers, Julio vs. Sam Darnold completions, and a Philly series win call. 56:47 | GUEST: Brady Henderson; Seahawks trending up in preseason; Nwosu returns from PUP, Hendrickson trade unlikely; Jake Bobo shines with two TDs; offensive line dominance and Clint Kubiak's system highlighted; Charbonnet pushing Walker for RB reps; Darnold efficient in new offense; depth battles at linebacker, WR3, and guard unfold as preseason finale looms. 1:19:19 | GUEST: Jason Puckett; Mitch & Jason Puckett riff on podcast quirks, golf, clam chowder challenges, Christmas traditions, and childhood video games in a lighthearted KJR reunion segment. 1:38:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Georgia TV station typo: Michael Penix Jr. miswritten as Michael Penis Jr., Husky Stadium fan sign prank spelling “Penis”, Cookbooks → Marshawn Lynch's new book Yeast Mode, Congratulations: Bonnie Lake Sumner Little League World Series first win; pitcher Lin Chine from Chinese Taipei throwing 82mph (~108mph MLB equivalent), Mariners: Brian Wu ties Cy Young with pitching streak (24 starts, 6+ innings, ≤2 walks), Taylor Swift “Easter egg” conspiracy pointing to Super Bowl halftime show, NCAA punishment: Michigan football (Connor Stallions, Sharon Moore suspension, Jim Harbaugh show-cause penalties), QB John Mattie (ex-Washington State, now Oklahoma) under investigation for sports gambling (Venmo trail), Arch Manning Venmo request for $50 (declined), NFL preseason fights: Jaguars fan vs. Saints fan brawl in the Superdome, Trailblazers sold to Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dunin ($4B), ESPN/Spike Lee Colin Kaepernick docuseries canceled, Sha'Carri Richardson (airport altercation with boyfriend Christian Coleman, police video released), Washington's first In-N-Out Burger opening in Ridgefield → traffic concerns, city staging plans. RIP Segment: Tristan Rogers (actor, General Hospital – Robert Scorpio), Danielle Spencer (actress, “Dee Thomas” on What's Happening!!), Dan Tana (legendary LA restaurateur, owner of Dan Tana's). Headlines: Pokémon Happy Meal craze in Japan → food waste outside McDonald's, “Sex is being scrubbed from the internet” → AI-generated nudes market emerging, Canadian woman unknowingly pregnant → gives birth on toilet, World's largest penis (14.5") man slips in shower, breaks arm.