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In the NO Podcast Episode 115: Yeah, that’s right, a Pelican!
Michael and I talk about the last three games, I rant about the “Prevent Offense”. we answer a question about goals for this team going forward, and then talk about the upcoming games. We touch on signing Dwight Howard or Paul Millsap, some more line-up information, and, of course, we talk Pelicans and their angry […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 114: Lux Tax and Stepping on their Throat
Michael and I talk about the Golden State game and his desire to see the Hornets step on the throat of their enemies, grind them into the dust, and revel in the resulting tears and agony. Then we talk about Davis’s big game, the improving Aminu, and shockingly get to talk about Rivers using adjectives […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 113: Playoffs? Is it so Crazy?
Michael and I talk about the recent winning, talk about whether the Playoffs are even a remote possibility, Address Anthony Davis’ short playing time, recap the wins in Philly and Boston, address the real non-Gordony reason for the winning, and play which PG do you want: Jrue Holiday or Rajon Rondo. Then we take some […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 112: The Streak Ends
Ryan and Michael tackle the streak, Austin Rivers extremely limited playing time, debate Carmelo Anthony’s impact on the game, Anthony Davis’s energy levels, Vasquez and Gordon (as usual), preview the upcoming Philly and Boston games, and then play would you-wouldn’t you on some trade ideas. Of course one of the trades has Rudy Gay in […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 111: Is the Win Streak sustainable?
The Hornets have a three game winning streak, and Ryan and Michael talk about whether it is entirely Eric Gordon that is spurring this run. Then we talk advanced stats, having Lopez and Vasquez around the carry the scoring load, marvel at Aminu’s good and bad qualities, talk most successful Hornets lineups, recap Spurs-Houston, and […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 110: Look Gerry, a Win!
Gerry V joins us to talk about the Hornets with Eric Gordon. We get his thoughts on Aminu playing again, what Gordon being around means for Vasquez, Anthony Davis’ struggles, and what to watch for in the upcoming weeks. Then Michael and I talk the Dallas game, Michael has a new theory on Vasquez, proposes […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 109: Austin Rivers and a Soft Team?
Kevin Pelton of the Basketball Prospectus and ESPN.com joins us to talk about Austin Rivers and whether he’s having the worst season of all time. Then we bombard him with other questions, hoping he’ll tell us it ain’t so. Afterwards, we talk more Austin Rivers, the two Hornets losses this week, the upcoming Dallas Game, […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 108: Eric Gordon!
Michael and I talk about Grievis Vasquez, Austin Rivers, the Weather, Dungeons and Dragons . . . aw, who am I kidding? We talk Eric Gordon! And recap the other games and preview the next two. Eric Gordon! Got something to say to us? Sound off by calling 504-322-3333. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 107: A Gordon for Christmas
Michael and I talk the last two games, including that horrible Pacers collapse, we address whether we feel Anthony Davis is a top 50 player today, address a few of Michael’s Trade ideas, talk Demarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon and the dreaded Microfracture Surgery rumors, and then preview the upcoming week’s games. Happy Holidays everyone! Got […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 106: Rougarou, Anthony Davis and Eric Gordon
Michael and I recap the last two games, and now that Anthony Davis is playing, we get to start talking about Anthony Davis and what he’s doing right and wrong on the court. Yay! Then we address the trademarked alter-Pelican names, Eric Gordon’s impeding return, whether this team will be any good when Gordon starts […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 105: Is Vasquez Selfish?
Michael and I spend a lot of time talking about Vasquez, his game, his numbers, and his possible impact on Austin Rivers development going forward. Then Michael calls out Anthony Davis, we take turns calling out every player on this team that spends time at small forward, trash the team’s defense, and stare dreamily at […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 104: Trade Extravaganza!
Michael and I recap the last two games and then get right to your calls about trades! December 15th is the day many players will become trade eligible, and we look at various offers and proposals, make our own, and generally talk about what sort of teams the Hornets should be targeting to make trades. […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 103: Austin Rivers and Taking your Calls
Michael and I review the last two games, answer some of your questions sent in on our new hotline, and then preview the Wizards and Thunder. (again?) Oh, and Anthony Davis is coming back this week! If you want to sound off, give us a call! We may use it in our next podcast! 504-322-3333. […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 102: Pelicans will eat your Ducklings
Michael and I talk about the Pelicans name, whether we love it or hate it, then we turn to Austin Rivers, drool over Brandon Jennings, review the Bucks and Lakers games and preview the Grizzlies and Heat. If you want to sound off, give us a call! We may use it in our next podcast! […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 101: Gerry V and a Stats Ambush
Gerry V joins Michael and I to give incisive analysis on this team. He touches on Aminu, Lopez, Vasquez, Rivers, Roberts and Anderson, as well as addressesing the team weaknesses, why the Hornets struggle to rebound the ball, and gives advice as to what to watch for as this team tries to learn and grow. […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 100: Special Guest Jason Smith and beating the Clips
Jason Smith joins us for the 100th In the NO Podcast to talk about how he developed his game, his relationship with the coaches, a solution to him getting smacked in the face all the time, and I try twice to get him to toss Monty Williams under the bus. Then we talk beating the […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 99: Talking Rebuilding with The Daily Thunder
Royce Young of the DailyThunder ESPN Truehoop blog joins us to talk about how the Thunder built themselves a contender on the back of draft picks and young players. Then the guys talk about what they’ve seen over the last four games, worry about Anthony Davis – and then preview the Clippers and Jazz. Enjoy […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 98: Talking Eric Gordon and the Suns with Valley of the Suns
Michael Schwartz of the Valley of the Suns blog and DraftExpress.com joins us to talk about Eric Gordon and his team going into the game between Phoenix and New Orleans on Friday. His offer for Gordon was really good. Of course, the Hornets can’t trade Gordon to the Suns anyways per league rules. Sigh. Enjoy […]
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In the NO Podcast Episode 97: Red Hot Shooting
Michael and I break down the OKC and Milwaukee games, lament the horrible turnover and perimeter shooting issues, address the rage directed at Austin Rivers, and then preview the games against New York and the Indiana Pacers. That’s a pair of teams that look very different this year. Enjoy the Podcast! Want it on Itunes?
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In the NO Podcast Episode 96: Bucksketball and Brandon Jennings?
Michael and I are joined by the excellent Jeremy Schmidt of Bucksketball to talk about the 5-2 Milwaukee squad the Hornets play against Saturday which also has a pair of guards Hornets fans may be eyeballing for their own squad. Then we break down the Houston Game, Michael tries to call me out, we actually somehow […]