Dunc & Holder: A show about New Orleans sports
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsNew Orleans’ must trusted sports voices have reunited making their old podcast new again. 'Dunc & Holder' is back with The Athletic New Orleans columnists Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder, plus regular guests Katherine Terrell and William Guillory discussing all things Saints, Pelicans, LSU, Tulane and anything else important within the New Orleans sports scene.
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Episodes
What are your expectations for the 2021 Saints?
May 21, 2021 21:25 - 26 minutesThe Saints' 2021 schedule is out, and they're still favored in the majority of their games. Jeff & Larry share their expectations for the first season of the post-Drew Brees as well as what's next in the offseason.
Saints 2021 schedule breakdown: Toughest stretch, keys to success
May 13, 2021 03:58 - 43 minutesJeff and Larry break down the Saints' 2021 schedule and analyze the tough stretches and key sequences. In the second half of the show, they discuss the Q&A with Saints director of college scouting Jeff Ireland that was published on The Athletic on Monday and give their biggest takeaways from his comments.
What to make of the Saints' 2021 draft haul
May 06, 2021 18:55 - 48 minutesThe Athletic's Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder break down the New Orleans Saints’ 2021 NFL Draft class, analyzing each pick and what potential futures moves might be in the works. Find out why their trade attempts didn’t work, hear about the Trey Lance-Mac Jones interest and why the Saints liked Payton Turner more than others. What’s the vision for Peter Werner? Is Paulson Adebo ready to start?
Running the Saints draft simulator
April 29, 2021 04:58 - 45 minutesJeff and Larry play GM and break down the Saints’ options in the first three rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft using Pro Football Network’s draft simulator to discuss potential prospects and trade scenarios. On the docket: Potential draft strategy and why this draft is so important; the dangers of reaching for a cornerback; the Caleb Farley conundrum; first-round trade options; Round 2 options; and does Kyle Trask fit the offense?
NFL Draft preview: Will the Saints trade up for a cornerback?
April 15, 2021 21:28 - 43 minutesLarry and Jeff break down the defensive prospects the Saints might consider in the upcoming NFL Draft. What strategy will they employ in the draft to address the defense? A look at the top cornerback prospects. Is a trade up for a cornerback a possibility?
Should the Saints draft for offense in the first round?
April 08, 2021 16:11 - 44 minutesJeff and Larry turn their attention to the upcoming NFL Draft, breaking down the team’s needs on offense and discussing potential targets at various positions. Is wide receiver the No. 1 offensive need? Is QB still a priority? Is running back a sneaky need?
What are the Saints' needs in the 2021 NFL Draft?
April 01, 2021 20:20 - 42 minutesLarry and Jeff dive into the upcoming NFL Draft and address some of the Saints’ biggest areas of needs as they prepare for the April 29-May 1 event. Also, what to make of the Saints’ low-key free agent strategy; Jameis Winston’s offseason media tour; what can we read anything into the Saints’ attendance at pro days? And, as always, QB discussions.
Is the Saints roster better or worse than in 2020?
March 18, 2021 21:01 - 35 minutesJeff and Larry break down the Saints’ early moves in free agency and how they affect the roster in 2021. How will the attrition impact the defense? What do they think about Sean Payton's comments about Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill? Should the team draft a quarterback?
Emergency Podcast: Looking back at the legacy of Drew Brees in New Orleans
March 14, 2021 23:16 - 14 minutesWe knew it was coming, and now the day has arrived. Drew Brees has officially retired from the NFL. Jeff and Larry react to the news and look back on Brees' career and legacy in New Orleans. The guys also explain what Taysom Hill's $140 Million dollar contact extension means for the franchise.
Saints salary cap maneuvering, Marcus Williams and more
March 10, 2021 18:05 - 34 minutesJeff and Larry break down the recent salary cap maneuvers the Saints have made in preparation for the start of free agency and the 2021 League Year on March 17:
Russell Wilson trade scenarios: Could the Saints make it work for Seahawks?
March 03, 2021 19:28 - 36 minutesOn this week’s episode, Jeff and Larry break down the trade rumors involving Russell Wilson and the possibility of the Saints acquiring the Seahawks Pro Bowler. They also examine the Saints’ other options at quarterback as free agency approaches.
Saints free agency preview: Where can they afford to upgrade?
February 10, 2021 17:02 - 37 minutesSaints experts Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder analyze the New Orleans Saints' free agency options and discuss the potential strategies they will take at each position group.
Saints personnel issues: Drop-offs, health issues and underperformers
February 03, 2021 16:54 - 32 minutesIn 2020, the Saints had some unexpected dropoffs from veteran players, health issues with its stars and players who didn't live up to lofty expectations. Jeff and Larry address some positions in need of upgrades as N.O. prepares for what could be a full-scale transition year.
The great Jameis Winston-Saints debate of 2021
January 29, 2021 18:57 - 32 minutesWith Drew Brees expected to retire after 15 seasons with the Saints, to whom will Sean Payton hand the keys to his offense? Taysom Hill, the only QB under contract; Jameis Winston, a free agent with a year in the system; or does the team explore trade possibilities for Matthew Stafford or Deshaun Watson?
Drew Brees' Dome disappointment; the end of an era?
January 18, 2021 04:49 - 12 minutesNew Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, in likely the last game of his Hall of Fame NFL career, threw three interceptions in a 30-20 loss to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers at the Superdome on Sunday night. Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder break down the scene as Brees and Brady talk on the field an hour after the game ended.
Bucs-Saints preview: Drew Brees vs. Tom Brady Round 3 was inevitable
January 12, 2021 15:36 - 32 minutesTwo of the NFL's best QBs of all-time will face off in the Superdome on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the NFC Championship Game. The Saints embarrassed the Bucs in their last meeting. Can they hold them off again with a Super Bowl only two games away?
Saints playoff podcast: N.O. gets job done vs. Bears; Brady, Bucs up next
January 11, 2021 02:25 - 12 minutesThe Saints defense led the way to a 21-9 win over the Bears in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs Sunday at the Superdome. And while Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara made headlines for their returns, it was Deonte Harris who might have had the biggest impact for the offense. Up next? Round 3 with Tom Brady and the Bucs.
Saints' playoff matchup with Bears, COVID issues and a Steve Gleason anniversary
January 05, 2021 16:47 - 36 minutesThe Saints will host the Bears in an NFC wild-card playoff game Sunday. Will Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas return? Will the Saints defense dominate Mitchell Trubisky? Are New Orleans' pandemic protocols failing? Plus, it's been 10 years since Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS. Jeff Duncan documented a day in his life in an exclusive story for The Athletic.
Saints' best and worst playoff matchups and the incomparable Alvin Kamara
December 29, 2020 23:52 - 35 minutesAlvin Kamara put on a display against the Vikings to boost his chances of becoming the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year for 2020. And as the NFC playoff seedings shape up this week, which are the best and worst matchups for the Saints?
Saints are sliding, but there's still reason to believe
December 22, 2020 15:58 - 34 minutesThe Saints have lost consecutive games and host the Vikings on Friday. Drew Brees is back, but he needs help in the injury-riddled receiving corps. The defensive line is the best unit on the team. Can it wreak enough havoc to secure an NFC South title on Christmas Day?
What's inside the Saints' December dropoff?
December 15, 2020 19:11 - 34 minutesThe Athletic's Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss the Saints' stunning loss to the Eagles in "a game they deserved to lose," outline three problems that need to be addressed before the playoffs and preview this week's game vs. Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champs.
Can the Saints run the table and sweep the NFC South?
December 08, 2020 18:50 - 36 minutesThe Saints are now 8-0 without Drew Brees the past two seasons. Will that affect his targeted return date from his rib injuries? No NFC South team has ever swept the division, can New Orleans be the first? And why isn't Sean Payton getting more mentions as a Coach of the Year candidate? Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss all this and more.
Is this Saints defense for real? Should N.O. draft a QB?
December 01, 2020 16:23 - 34 minutesSaints writer Katherine Terrell fills in for Jeff Duncan on this week's episode, where she and Larry Holder discuss the vastly improved Saints defense, the latest grumblings about Taysom Hill and the future of the QB position.
Saints are the NFC's best team -- even with Taysom Hill at QB
November 24, 2020 18:56 - 35 minutesThe Saints, currently the top seed in the NFC, are riding a seven-game win streak. The polarizing Taysom Hill might have quieted some critics in his debut. And the defense just keeps getting better. Special guest Katherine Terrell fills in for Larry Holder on this week's episode.
Drew Brees is injured, it's Jameis Winston's time to shine ... or is it Taysom Hill's?
November 17, 2020 19:25 - 30 minutesDrew Brees is out indefinitely after suffering broken ribs and a collapsed lung against the 49ers on Sunday. To whom will the New Orleans Saints turn: backup Jameis Winston, signed as a free agent in the offseason, or heir apparent Taysom Hill? What adjustments will Sean Payton make to the game plan?
Saints midseason report, Drew Brees, offense pull it all together and what's next
November 11, 2020 17:14 - 31 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder bring back the podcast midseason to discuss the 6-2 New Orleans Saints. They review Sunday's rout of the Bucs, discuss what's been most surprising about the team, evaluate the defense and look ahead to this week's game vs. the 49ers at the Superdome.
A Saints pre-training camp roundtable with Katherine Terrell
July 28, 2020 18:59 - 59 minutesLarry Holder and Jeff Duncan join forces again with Katherine Terrell to discuss the upcoming training camp the Saints. How different will it be? Which position group has the crew concerned the most? Which group can afford an injury the least? Plus, much more!Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholderAdvertise on Athletic podcasts: theathletic.com/podcastads
Behind the Numbers with Sheil Kapadia
June 30, 2020 15:54 - 34 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by The Athletic's Sheil Kapadia to talk about the Saints from an analytical standpoint. Hear what numbers stand out to Sheil about the team, Drew Brees, the defense, and more.
Checking in with the Radio Voice of the Pelicans, Todd Graffagnini
June 25, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutesGet 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Dunc & Sando
June 16, 2020 19:03 - 51 minutesGet 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
A Discussion About Drew Brees, and Checking in on the Pelicans
June 09, 2020 20:52 - 55 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss Drew Brees' comments last week and the backlash he received (3:26) . Then they check in with Will Guillory to catch up on the latest on the Pelicans as the NBA prepares to return to play (35:19).Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Lindsay Jones Interviews Demario Davis Regarding Protests
June 03, 2020 12:20 - 30 minutesSaints linebacker Demario Davis shares his thoughts about the protests, athlete and team responses, the Players Coalition, and more with The Athletic's Lindsay Jones.
Looking Around the NFC South: Jeff Schultz on the Atlanta Falcons
June 02, 2020 13:48 - 40 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder complete their lap around the division with a discussion with Jeff Schultz about the Atlanta Falcons. They talk about the rivalry between the two teams, the Atlanta sports scene, how the team may do next season, and much more.Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Looking Around the NFC South: Greg Auman on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
May 26, 2020 17:27 - 45 minutesLarry Holder and Jeff Duncan continue to take stock of the rest of the Saints' division, and this week's stop is Tampa Bay. Greg Auman joins the pod to discuss the arrival of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to the Buccaneers, his thoughts on Jameis Winston coming to New Orleans, and much more.Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Looking Around the NFC South: Joe Person on the Carolina Panthers
May 19, 2020 17:28 - 41 minutesLarry Holder and Jeff Duncan are spending the next few weeks taking a look at the rest of the NFC South post-draft, and their first stop is the Carolina Panthers. Joe Person joins them to discuss the wide sweep of changes for the Panthers, their Saints connection with the addition of Teddy Bridgewater and much more.Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
An Off-Season Chat with Tulane Coach Willie Fritz
May 15, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder check in with Tulane Head Coach Willie Fritz, and discuss how he's passing the time right now, keeping in contact with his players and approach to player evaluations without spring football, his players that were recently drafted to NFL teams and more.Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Warford's Exit, the Schedule, and a Chat with Jim Nagy
May 12, 2020 18:23 - 49 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss the release of guard Larry Warford (1:50), their thoughts on the Saints' schedule (13:31), and chat with Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy about that annual event, his thoughts on the Saints' draft (21:21) and more.Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Going In-Depth on Saints Prospects with Dane Brugler
May 05, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by Dane Brugler to discuss how this year's draft process differed with the pandemic, a look at the players New Orleans took in the draft, their UDFAs, and more!Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder.
Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill and the Draft
April 27, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutesAnd we thought the NFL Draft alone was enough news for one weekend. Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss Jameis Winston coming to the Saints (1:36), Taysom Hill's new two-year deal (12:01), and yes, their thoughts on the Saints' draft moves and questions that still linger about the team (17:11).Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Round 1 Reaction: The New Orleans Saints Select Cesar Ruiz
April 24, 2020 06:01 - 12 minutesThe pick is in! Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss what center Cesar Ruiz brings to the Saints, along with some thoughts from Michigan beat writer Austin Meek (1:07).Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
A D&H Saints Draft Preview
April 21, 2020 17:57 - 48 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder prepare you for what moves the Saints may make in this week's NFL Draft. What will they do with that 24th pick? Could they trade up? Down? Also, Jeff Ireland's impact on the team and more.Check out Dane Brugler's NFL Draft Guide here: https://theathletic.com/1727831/2020/04/07/dane-brugler-nfl-draft-guide-2020-the-beast/
Mock Draftin' With Katherine Terrell
April 14, 2020 18:20 - 49 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by beat writer Katherine Terrell to simulate the first 4 rounds of this year's NFL Draft. Find out which prospects they think would be the best fit for the New Orleans Saints, who ends up picking the most players from LSU and more.As mentioned in the episode, check out Dane Brugler's 2020 draft guide: https://theathletic.com/1727831/2020/04/07/dane-brugler-nfl-draft-guide-2020-the-beast/
Supporting the Local Restaurant Scene
April 09, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutesJeff Duncan invites New York Times writer Brett Anderson onto the podcast to discuss how the pandemic has affected the culinary scene in New Orleans, recommendations on where to order takeout to support, and more.Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
A Look Back at The Domecoming
April 07, 2020 18:02 - 47 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder recall the Saint's 2006 game against the Falcons in their return to the Superdome post-Katrina. Also they discuss the NFL's All-Decade Team and the Saints who made it...and the notable one that didn't.Get 40% off an an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
The Ones That Got Away
March 31, 2020 17:12 - 56 minutesLarry Holder and Jeff Duncan run down and discuss the 22 best players to have left the Saints. Some names you definitely know, some you may have forgotten, do you agree with the list?Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Taking Stock of the Saints Now
March 23, 2020 17:46 - 38 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss the addition of Emmanuel Sanders, the Saints' possible draft strategy, remaining needs for the team and more.Try The Athletic free for 90 days: http://theathletic.com/free90days
BREAKING: Sean Payton Tests Positive For Coronavirus
March 19, 2020 21:12 - 6 minutesSaints head coach Sean Payton has revealed that he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder react to the news.
Free Agency With Three's Company
March 19, 2020 17:00 - 48 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by Katherine Terrell to discuss the Saints' Free Agency, including the exit of Teddy Bridgewater, the return of Malcolm Jenkins, Drew Brees and more.Get The Athletic free for 90 days: http://theathletic.com/free90days
Free Agency Update: Drew Brees Re-signs with Saints
March 17, 2020 15:12 - 7 minutesJeff Duncan and Larry Holder share their immediate thoughts on the Drew Brees returning and what it means for the New Orleans Saints.Subscribe to The Athletic for weekly bonus episodes of Dunc & Holder at theathletic.com/duncandholder.
Talking LSU with Brody Miller
March 10, 2020 17:42 - 22 minutesLarry Holder discusses all things LSU and their offseason with LSU beat writer Brody Miller, including Spring Football, dealing with losing players from their championship-winning team to the NFL draft and more.Subscribe to The Athletic for weekly bonus episodes of Dunc & Holder at theathletic.com/duncandholder.