Best Tier One Performance Podcasts (2025)

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Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal // 10 Questions from Around the NFL // Could the Patriots get the top seed in the AFC? - 11/18 (Hour 2) 43:46

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(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the second hour with caller reaction on the Patriots. (8:49) 10 questions from Around the NFL following week 11 of the NFL season. (26:48) The guys get more calls on the Patriots playoff outlook in the AFC. (32:04) Final thoughts Bedard ahead of Sunday’s Patriots and Beng…

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Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal // 3 Up and 3 Down // Patriots Improve to 9-2 with Win over Jets - 11/18 (Hour 1) 42:47

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(0:00) Greg Bedard of BostonSportsJournal.com joins Felger and Mazz and opens the show with his takeaways from the Patriots week 11 win over the Jets. (14:07) The callers weigh in with thoughts and comments on the Patriots with Greg Bedard. (27:28) Bedard’s (& Mazz’s) 3 up and 3 down from the Patriots win over the Jets. (34:35) The guys discuss the…

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Unanswered Questions: J.J. McCarthy, the Bears' Ceiling, and Who's the AFC Favorite? 31:57

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Sheil and Nate Tice from the Football 301 podcast take a hard look around the NFL landscape after a wild Week 11 to determine whether their biggest suspicions about some of the teams and players around the league have been confirmed. (00:00) Unanswered questions around the NFL (1:54) Who should be the AFC favorite? (10:32) Can the Bears win the NFC…

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Saints Coaches Show: Tyler Shough's first home NFL start is an exciting opportunity 43:21

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Mike Hoss and Bobby co-hosted the weekly "Saints Coaches Show" with Saints head coach Kellen Moore and edges coach Jay Rodgers. Coach Moore recapped the team's bye week, explaining the work they did in "self-scouting." Coach Moore also broke down Tyler Shough's "exciting opportunity" in his first NFL home start, the Falcons-Saints rivalry, and the …

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Rodgers: Chase Young has a tremendous skillset and has made a major impact 10:40

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Mike Hoss and Bobby interviewed Saints edges coach Jay Rodgers on the weekly "Saints Coaches Show." Rodgers explained the difference between a 4-3 and a 3-4 defense along the defensive line. He praised Chase Young's impact, Carl Granderson's effort, and Fadil Diggs' upside. Rodgers also discussed the prestige around the Saints-Falcons rivalry.…

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Moore: Bye weeks are all about "recharging" physically and mentally 23:52

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Mike Hoss and Bobby interviewed Saints head coach Kellen Moore on the weekly "Saints Coaches Show." Coach Moore recapped the team's bye week, explaining the work they did in "self-scouting." He discussed the Saints' upcoming matchup against the Falcons and praised his team's response to adversity in the Carolina victory. Coach Moore also broke down…

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Full Show 11-17-25: The Saints aren't going to "tank" over their final seven games 1:15:15

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Mike and Bobby discussed the Saints' defensive MVP, the team's final seven games, and rookie QB Tyler Shough's expectations. They previewed the Saints' challenge against the Falcons and backup QB Kirk Cousins. Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Second Guess. Alexander broke down his recent reporting regarding LSU's intensify…

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Hour 1: Tyler Shough's development is critical over the rest of the season 33:32

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Mike and Bobby discussed the Saints' defensive MVP, the team's final seven games, and rookie QB Tyler Shough's expectations. They previewed the Saints' challenge against the Falcons and backup QB Kirk Cousins. Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Second Guess. Alexander broke down his recent reporting regarding LSU's intensify…

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Hour 2: The NFL has to flex these garbage primetime games out earlier in the season 29:50

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Bobby complained about the NFL's recent string of poor primetime games. Bobby and Mike discussed LSU's status as a top coaching job in college football, explaining why Lane Kiffin could prefer LSU over Ole Miss. The guys interviewed Nicholls State head football coach Tommy Rybacki.

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Triple Option: Pelicans, Heidi Game, & NFL Spain 11:53

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Mike and Bobby played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Bobby discussed the Pelicans' decision to fire head basketball coach Willie Green and slammed forward Zion Williamson. Mike remembered the Heidi Game between the Jets and the Raiders 57 years ago. Bobby reviewed the NFL's success in Spain.

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Rybacki: Throw the records out the window for the River Bell Classic 8:55

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Nicholls State head football coach Tommy Rybacki joined Second Guess. Coach Rybacki recapped the Colonels' 26-21 victory over Northwestern State. He also broke down what's next for Nicholls State.

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Bobby: Lane Kiffin has accomplished a lot at Ole Miss, but LSU is a better job 9:07

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Bobby and Mike discussed LSU's status as a top coaching job in college football, explaining why Lane Kiffin could prefer LSU over Ole Miss. The guys spoke to a WWL listener about LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson.

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Landscape of the AFC // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 11/17 (Hour 4) 36:31

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(0:00) Mazz, Paul Perillo, and Murray open the final hour with some thoughts on the Patriots win on Thursday over the Jets. Plus, the callers weigh in. (10:52) A Lightning Round of callers on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (19:01) Final thoughts, calls, and emails! Plus, The Final Word! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

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LSU is "all-chips-in" for Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin 18:08

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Wilson Alexander, an LSU reporter for The Advocate, joined Second Guess. Alexander broke down his recent reporting regarding LSU's intensifying pursuit of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin. He compared Florida's opening to LSU's, evaluated the Tigers' "dormant" NIL collective, and reviewed college football's coaching carousel.…

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Ja’Marr Chase Suspended For Sunday’s Game vs Patriots // Are Teams Going for it on 4th Down Too Often? // Caller Reaction - 11/17 (Hour 3) 43:02

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(0:00) The third hour of the show opens with some thoughts on how often Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions go for it on 4th down and how that relates to the Patriots. (12:51) The callers weigh in on the Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins! (22:57) Reacting to the breaking news that Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been suspended for Sun…

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Virginia Tech will be the first coaching vacancy domino to fall 4:04

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Mike and Bobby discussed Virginia Tech's decision to hire former Penn State head football coach James Franklin.

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Josh Allen's 6 Touchdown Day Leads Bills to Win // Bruins Win 3-2 Over Canadiens on Saturday // McAvoy Injured in Bruins Win - 11/17 (Hour 2) 37:25

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(0:00) Mazz, Paul Perillo, and Murray open the second hour continuing their discussion on the Chiefs and how things have gone for them so far in 2025. (13:55) Some thoughts on the Bills taking down the Buccaneers on Sunday thanks to Josh Allen’s 6 total touchdowns. (21:52) The guys discuss the Bruins 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Saturday night at …

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Broncos Take Down Chiefs to Get to Top of AFC Standings // Is the Chiefs Aura Gone? // Caller Reaction - 11/17 (Hour 1) 44:15

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(0:00) Mazz, Paul Perillo, and Murray open the show discussing the Broncos victory over the Chiefs on Sunday and what it means for the Patriots, Broncos, and state of the AFC. (17:40) Is the Aura of the Kansas City Chiefs gone? (27:29) The callers weigh in on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (35:59) Has there been a changing of the gua…

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Week 11 True or False: Broncos Are Contenders, Chiefs Are in Trouble, and Separation in the NFC! 30:52

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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee take a look at the results of the Week 11 NFL slate and use their expertise to test the strength of some popular narratives that are starting to materialize. (00:00) Week 11 True or False (1:39) The Denver Broncos are contenders (11:03) The Kansas City Chiefs are in danger of missing the playoffs (19:00) The NF…

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WWL Prep Football Roundup: Round 1 of the 2025 LHSAA Playoffs 2:05:45

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Ian Auzenne and Coach Lou Valdin co-hosted WWL's weekly "Prep Football Roundup." The guys spoke to WWL reporters at the biggest games across the state for the bi-district round of the LHSAA Playoffs, including Holy Cross at Rummel, Slidell at Hahnville, Covington at Parkway, and Salmen at Zachary, among others. They heard from winning coaches and r…

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Full Show 11-14-25: Should the Pelicans end the Zion era? 1:01:26

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Mike and Deuce previewed an exciting weekend of fall football, highlighting the start of the LHSAA Playoffs and LSU's Battle for the Boot with Arkansas. Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joined Fans and the Pro. Friedell criticized the Pelicans' front office, ownership, and forward Zion Williamson after the team's 2-9 start. Deuce and Mike discussed…

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Hour 1: Even with the Saints on bye, it's a busy weekend in South Louisiana sports 30:56

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Mike and Deuce previewed an exciting weekend of fall football, highlighting the start of the LHSAA Playoffs and LSU's Battle for the Boot with Arkansas. Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joined Fans and the Pro. Friedell broke down the Pelicans' rough 2-9 start to the 2025-26 season. He criticized New Orleans' front office, ownership, and forward Zi…

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Hour 2: Will LSU still be able to land an elite "tier one" football coach? 30:30

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Deuce and Mike discussed Lane Kiffin's opportunities this offseason and LSU's impending head coaching search. The guys interviewed Chris Gordy, the host of the "Locked on SEC" podcast. Gordy recapped the Tigers' disappointing 2025 campaign and previewed LSU's test against Arkansas.

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Are college football teams looking into long-term private equity deals? 5:28

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Deuce and Mike discussed the shared interest between Big Ten teams and private equity firms.

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Can LSU's offense finally break through against a bad Arkansas defense? 12:24

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Chris Gordy, the host of the "Locked on SEC" podcast, joined Fans and the Pro. Gordy recapped the LSU's disappointing 2025 campaign and previewed the Tigers' test against Arkansas. Gordy shared his thoughts on Garrett Nussmeier, Taylen Green, and the SEC's opportunity in the 12-team College Football Playoff.…

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Will Drake Maye Win the MVP? // The Email of the Day // The Final Word! - 11/14 (Hour 4) 40:13

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(0:00) The final hour begins with a reset on the jump that Drake Maye has made this season after a win on Thursday Night Football. Plus, the callers weigh in during The Lightning Round. (14:46) The guys reset their game thoughts from the Patriots win over the Jets. Plus, more thoughts on Drake Maye’s season. (25:56) Final thoughts, calls, and email…

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Friedell: Despite some bright spots, the Pelicans are still so far away 14:23

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Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joined Fans and the Pro. Friedell broke down the Pelicans' rough 2-9 start to the 2025-26 season. He criticized New Orleans' front office, ownership, and forward Zion Williamson. Friedell also previewed the Pelicans' upcoming schedule.

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There are always weird games in the first round of the LHSAA Playoffs 3:56

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

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Patriots Defeat Jets 27-14 on TNF // Agenda Free Friday // Could the Patriots Win the AFC? - 11/14 (Hour 3) 39:19

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(0:00) The third hour begins with more caller reaction to the Patriots 27-14 win over the Jets. (11:11) The guys discuss TreVeyon Henderson and his 3 touchdown performance on Thursday Night Football. (22:58) More caller reaction on the Patriots 8 game winning streak and the strength of schedule. (34:36) The guys discuss college style offenses in th…

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Patriots Win 8th Straight and Improve to 9-2 // David Andrews Calls In // Will Campbell and the Offensive Line - 11/14 (Hour 2) 42:21

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(0:00) Mike Vrabel's postgame comments on the players and staff continue the discussion on the Patriots. (15:51) The guys take more calls on the Patriots win and Will Campbell’s arm length. (24:34) David Andrews calls into the show and wants to discuss Will Campbell and his arm length with Felger and Mazz. (37:24) The Will Campbell discussion conti…

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Patriots Defeat Jets 27-14 on TNF // Agenda Free Friday // TreVeyon Henderson Scores 3 Touchdowns in Win - 11/14 (Hour 1) 41:37

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(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Alex Barth open with thoughts on the Patriots 27-14 win over the Jets on an Agenda Free Friday. (13:19) The guys discuss Drake Maye and the Patriots performance last night. Plus, the callers weigh in with their thoughts and questions on the Patriots. (26:00) The Patriots defense continues to give up opening drive points. (3…

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Predicting the NFL Week 11 Headlines 30:56

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Sheil is joined by Marc Sessler, co-host of the Heed The Call podcast, to take a look at the top games in Week 11 and predict what the biggest storylines will be after all the games go final. (00:00) Predicting the Week 11 Headlines (2:25) No-Show in Buffalo; Bills Sip on Identity Crisis After Baker Cooks Up 4-TD Feast (8:36) Mikey Mac’s Defensive …

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Full Show 11-13-25: LSU has to force Arkansas QB Taylen Green to beat them with his arm 1:33:02

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Mike and Steve discussed the NFL's viewership dominance, the Falcons' recent demise, and the start of the LHSAA Football Playoffs. Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Weekend Kickoff. Blair explained what worries him about LSU's upcoming matchup with Arkansas. Mike and Steve interviewed Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, …

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Hour 1: Should the seat start getting hot for Falcons head coach Raheem Morris? 30:14

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Mike and Steve discussed the NFL's viewership dominance and the Falcons' recent demise. The guys celebrated the start of the LHSAA Football Playoffs. Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Weekend Kickoff. Blair broke down his early observations of the Tigers' men's basketball team. He recapped LSU's loss to Alabama and previewed the Tige…

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Hour 2: Tyler Shough gave Saints fans some hope entering the bye week 31:15

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Mike and Steve interviewed Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, and Judge John Weimer, the Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Duncan discussed the timing of the Saints' bye week and celebrated the "hope" that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough brought to fans with his strong showing in Carolina. Duncan shared his thoughts on the…

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Hour 3: Tulane wants to show they're THE team to beat in the AAC 31:33

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Mike and Steve interviewed Tulane football sideline reporter Maddy Hudak. Hudak praised the "maniacal" competitiveness of Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall and the Green Wave's response to adversity. Hudak shared her thoughts on QB Jake Retzlaff, WR Shazz Preston, Tulane's secondary, and LB Sam Howard. She also previewed the Green Wave's upcoming sched…

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Pick-Six: Week 12 SEC triple-header and elite NFL Week 11 slate! 15:30

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Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their weekly "Pick-Six" segment. The guys broke down LSU vs. Arkansas, Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Texas vs. Georgia, Bucs vs. Bills, Seahawks vs. Rams, and Chiefs vs. Broncos.

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After an embarrassing loss to UTSA, Tulane responded with intensity in Memphis 14:10

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Maddy Hudak, the Tulane football sideline reporter, joined Weekend Kickoff. Hudak praised the "maniacal" competitiveness of Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall and the Green Wave's response to adversity. Hudak shared her thoughts on QB Jake Retzlaff, WR Shazz Preston, Tulane's secondary, and LB Sam Howard. She also previewed the Green Wave's upcoming sch…

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Come check out Judge John Weimer's work at the "You be the Judge" art gallery! 16:19

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Judge John Weimer, the Supreme Court Chief Justice for Louisiana, joined Weekend Kickoff. Judge Weimer promoted his upcoming New Orleans art gallery.

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Patriots Unveil Their "Nor'easter" Uniforms // Jets-Patriots Should've Been on Primetime Earlier in the Season // Handoff To Patriots Pregame Show - 11/13 (Hour 4) 19:28

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(0:00) Michael Felger, Tony Massarotti & Jim Murray begin the final hour of the program continuing their Jets-Pats preview on Thursday Night Football. The Pats will unveil their new "Nor'easter" rivalry uniforms tonight. Callers weigh-in on everything discussed in the show. (10:29) Felger & Mazz react to comments made by Mike Florio complaining tha…

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When they needed it most, the Saints may have hit on a great 2025 draft class 13:32

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Jeff Duncan, a columnist for The Times-Picayune, joined Weekend Kickoff. Duncan discussed the timing of the Saints' bye week and celebrated the "hope" that rookie quarterback Tyler Shough brought to fans with his strong showing in Carolina. Duncan shared his thoughts on the Saints' veterans, the team's strong rookie class, and the holes on their ro…

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Keeping Arkansas QB Taylen Green in the pocket is a key for LSU's defense 17:02

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Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Weekend Kickoff. Blair broke down his early observations of the Tigers' men's basketball team. He recapped LSU's loss to Alabama and previewed the Tigers' upcoming Battle for the Boot rivalry with Arkansas. Blair explained what worries him about the Arkansas matchup.…

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Least Impactful Boston Sports Stars // Jets-Patriots Thursday Night Preview // Vrabel Used Jets For Leverage - 11/13 (Hour 3) 38:07

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(0:00) Michael Felger, Tony Massarotti & Jim Murray begin Hour #3 of the program continuing Mazz's Tiers on the Least Impactful Stars in Boston Sports. Mazz's Tier 1 is revealed. (9:40) Felger & Mazz preview the Jets-Pats Thursday Night Football matchup with their picks for the Draft Kings Parlay. (21:20) The crew discuss Mike Vrabel using the New …

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What are we watching as the LHSAA Playoffs start this week? 4:03

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Mike and Steve previewed the LHSAA Playoffs, highlighting the upcoming matchup between Rummel and Holy Cross. Mike praised Hahnville, Destrehan, Karr, and St. Augustine.

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Red Sox Hot Stove Talk // Pete Alonso To Boston? // Mazz's Tiers - 11/13 (Hour 2) 39:50

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(0:00) Michael Felger, Tony Massarotti & Jim Murray begin Hour #2 with an update from the MLB GM Meetings wrapping up in Las Vegas. (13:57) Felger & Mazz react to Chris Rose's comments predicting Pete Alonso signing with the Boston Red Sox. Massarotti warms up to the idea of Alonso becoming Boston's full-time First Baseman. (21:34) Callers chime in…

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Showcase Game For Drake Maye // Is The Book Out On Drake Maye? // 5 Questions With Murray - 11/13 (Hour 1) 44:14

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(0:00) Michael Felger, Tony Massarotti and Jim Murray begin the program with a preview of the Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup tonight between the Jets-Patriots. Can Maye's MVP stock drop with a loss/poor performance tonight? (11:12) Did Todd Bowles provide the blueprint to defend Drake Maye? Is the 'Book out on Drake Maye'? The crew discuss…

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Ranking the Best Play Callers in the NFL So Far This Season 31:04

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Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports, and they talk about the best play callers this season. They discuss the following: The genius of Shane Steichen and the Colts offense (2:18) The cohesiveness of Sean McVay’s offense (7:13) How Ben Johnson’s offense is putting Caleb Williams in a position to succeed (16:05) The Hurry-Up (26:07) This epis…

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Full Show 11-12-2025: It's About Shough'in Time 2:06:57

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On this episode of Sports Talk with Bobby Hebert, Mike Detillier flies solo while Bobby visits family for the week. He breaks down Tyler Shough's great performance in a win against the Carolina Panthers, Steve Geller laments the state of the Pelicans, and we wonder whether the clock will strike midnight on Willie Green's tenure as the New Orleans P…

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How Tyler Shough's poise changed the Saints' sideline with Jen Hale 13:40

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Fox Sports reporter Jen Hale joins Mike to discuss what she was seeing on the Saints sideline during their division win against the Carolina Panthers. She breaks down Tyler Shough's special performance, how his attitude evolved over the game, and how certain players played through injuries.

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Is tonight a must-win game for Pelicans coach Willie Green? Oleh Kosel weighs in 12:36

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NBA writer Oleh Kosel joins the program to discuss the Pelicans' slow start to the season. He talks about the growth from the Pels' rookies in the wake of injuries to the starting corps, whether Zion Williamson is on track for a full recovery, and if tonight's matchup against the Portland Trailblazers could be Willie Green's last game as the head c…