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In the NO Episode 313: Off-season preview
Michael and I wrap up our era hosting the Pod by going into the off-season. How much to offer for DeMarcus, can the Pels land Paul George? Can they go after a big free agent? What is Rondo worth, and what can be offered to him? Will the Pelicans be better next year? Want it […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 312: Season Retrospective
Michael and I put a bow on the season, recapping the experience, what we liked, hated, and if the season was a success or not. We then talked about best moments, surprising players, turning points, and ranked this season against previous Pelican/Hornets seasons. I also really enjoyed remembering that Pelicans sweep. Want it on Itunes? […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 311: Brooms! Brooms!
A sweep! Michael and I get to break down quite possibly the most exciting results we’ve had since starting the Pod! We break down what went right, marvel at having three legitimate MVP players for the series (Mike and I stake out our position on them) and I trash Portland. Cuz screw those guys. We […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 310: Portland Preview
Michael and I talk briefly about the Spurs game, and then give a lot of time to Portland! We talk about weaknesses, strengths, X-Factors, defensive schemes, and best players on the court. I ask three burning questions about hiding on Rondo, the all important turnover battle, and baiting the Pels into three point shooting. And […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 309: Will the Playoffs ever be settled?
Michael and I talk about the Golden State win and handicap what is left for the playoff battle. Good news: The Pels control their destiny. Bad news, two losses and they could still be out entirely. Sheesh. We also spend a lot of time handicapping the teams the Pelicans could face in the first round […]
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In the NO Ep. 308: Battling for Playoff Position
The war continues in the Western Conference. Will the Pelicans prevail? If so, where will they land? And will it make any difference, since Mike is pessimistic about their chances? Listen to this podcast, and curse his name and basketball opinions forever. Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? Like the Show or the […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 307: No Rest
Michael and I cover the 8 games since the last pod, picking the games we enjoyed the most – and the one that disgusted us the most. Yeah, Houston. Everyone can’t stand Houston. We talk Frank Jackson out for the year, Diallo playing well, who the best matchups will be for this team, and what […]
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In the NO Ep 306: Jrue the Terror and 8-0
Michael and I spend some time glowing about Jrue’s transformation. Then we talk what Mirotic brings to the table, which Pelican is likely to fall off, and what is Diallo, really? We also hit up the coming 4 games, and worry about how insane the Western Conference playoff race is. Want it on Itunes? Direct […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 305: Davis on the Warpath
Michael and I break down the Pelicans’ 6 game winning streak. We dwell on Davis, Mirotic’s addition, and whether Jrue is properly paid for his production. Then we handicap the Western Conference playoff picture, giggle some more over Davis going nuts, and then cover the upcoming games and schedule. Including that awful 5 games in […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 304: Mirotic arrives and Davis slacking?
Michael and I talk about the Pelicans-Bulls trade for Mirotic – and then the Dante one for entirely too long, orobably because I’m so happy to see it happen. We then address who in New Orleans is most impacted so far by Boogie’s injury, and wonder at Mirotic’s future with the team. Then we make […]
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In the NO Pod Ep. 303: Boogie Injury Fallout and Potential Trades!
Michael and I talk the stretch of games leading up to Boogie’s Injury, the impact to the team for this year, the playoff chase, and the franchise going forward. With the trade deadline looming, we also looked at what Dell Demps will do to try to keep the team afloat, what teams are sellers, and […]
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In the NO Ep. 302: Shh, we’re being Positive
Michael declares he’s going to do the entire podcast talking positively about Pelicans. He doesn’t pitch a perfect game, but comes close, at least. We talk Rondo and his fluctuating role and minutes, is Jrue an All-Star, who is the team Alpha Dog, and we cover the games of the 3-1 week. Look, a winning […]
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In the NO Pod Ep 301: The Key Stretch
Michael and I tear up Boogie. Then we tear him up some more. Then we tear up Rondo. Then we tear up AD. I guess the Pelicans-Timberwolves game affected us strongly. We talk about trades, and what the team should target, and then we look ahead at a very key stretch for the team. If […]
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In the NO Pod Ep 300: Looking for an Identity
Michael and I talk about the Pelicans and their missing identity at the end of games, including in those bad losses in New Orleans. On the way, we talk about things that surprised us so far this season, I grumble about Rondo, and we give Moore some love. We look ahead to next week, of […]
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In the NO Podcast EP 299: WLWLWLWLWL…
Mike and I address the Pelicans’ frustrating losses and how it seems this team beats itself more than the other team does. I wonder at why New Orleans fans are so upset about a 15-15 team when the expectation going into the season was a .500 team, and then we talk Boogie and his issues […]
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In the NO Podcast Ep. 298: Davis injured – what to do?
It was a gut punch week for the New Orleans Pelicans, but the win against Portland was pretty sweet nonetheless. Michael and I speculate about Davis’ injury, what the team should do on the trade market or not depending on him being out, and guess at a timeline. Then we also talk Rondo’s contributions, Omer […]
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In the NO Pod Ep 297: Winning against good teams, the Boogie Experience
In the NO returns and the New Orleans Pelicans are above .500 and just completed a 3-1 week! Michael and I talk about a few of the games, including the Raptors, Warriors, and Spurs, addressing issues we see like the interior defense, how Rondo has played, and who our favorite Pelican to watch is. We […]
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In the NO Ep. 296: Rondo back, Tough Games incoming
Michael and I touch on a bunch of subjects, including trading for a big man, turnovers, improving offensive play, Rondo being back, and an upcoming slate of tough games. Will the Pelicans continue to play winning basketball? Enjoy! Want it on Itunes? Direct download? RSS Feed? Like the Show or the Blog? Follow @BourbonStShots
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In the NO Pod EP 295: Jrue still bad, Team staying afloat
Michael and I spend some time talking about how awful the players have been on this team beyond the twin towers and how it’s forcing the team to play them a lot of minutes. We also talk about how bad the team is even with just one player is on, I rant about the Prevent […]
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In the NO Pod Ep 294: Wait, are they 500?
A winning week brings the New Orleans Pelicans to .500 for the first time in . . . ever I think. Pretty sure it’s never happened before. In basketball. We talk Sacramento and that awful first half, whether Cleveland was giving a damn, and what could have been if Davis didn’t get hurt in that […]