In The N.O. - A New Orleans Pelicans Pod
452 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsIn the N.O. is a Pelicans Podcast under Boot Krewe Media hosted by Shamit Dua and Mason Ginsberg. The podcast dives deep into New Orleans Pelicans and NBA basketball, covering both the team as well as the latest hot topics and trends around the league.
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Episodes
In the NO Podcast EP. 231: Real Games Occur
November 02, 2015 04:31 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about the three L's and rate how bad/good they were - along with what good things we did see in those games. That part wasn't very long. Then, Michael profanes Larry Bird, we talk about injury news, wonder at Davis' demeanor and preview the upcoming week. Enjoy the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 230: The Grand Adventure Begins
October 26, 2015 04:40 - 1 hourThe Journey to the MVP begins this week for Anthony Davis against the Defending Champs. How will it turn out? Michael and I talk what we saw this pre-season, who we did and didn't like, talk about the REAL impact from all the injuries to the Win-Loss record, and play 2nd Best and Ryan Guesses Rap Lyrics. I get them wrong. Enjoy the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 229: Western Conference Preview 2 - Pelicans Landing
October 22, 2015 03:16 - 1 hourMichael and I walk through the decent teams in the Western Conference - including where we feel the Pelicans are most likely to land. We don't really talk about Tyreke, because I'm so tired of injuries. Enjoy the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 228: Injuries and Western Conference Preview
October 19, 2015 04:52 - 1 hourFriggin hell, I'm sick of injuries. Mike and I talk injuries, talk Nate Robinson, Bo McCaleb, and the rest of the roster hopefuls, and then pick the guys we want to see make the team. Then we talk the bottom of the Western Conference - putting teams into the Garbage and "Meh" categories. The Lakers are garbage. Spoilers! Damnit! Enjoy the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 227: Weird Defense and Davis is a God
October 15, 2015 04:05 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about the Bulls pre-season game - our favorite moments, our least favorite moments, marvel at Anthony Davis, and kill a few other guys. We also talk about some more injuries. Seriously. MORE INJURIES. Plus, A.d.i.d.a.s and C.R.E.A.M. Enjoy the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 226: Eastern Conference Preview Part 2
October 11, 2015 13:44 - 1 hourMichael and I continue our Eastern Conference Preview! And yes, the Cavs are the top team. That's right, I don't care about Spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 225: Eastern Conference Preview Part 1
October 09, 2015 04:17 - 1 hourMichael and I spend the first part of the podcast talking about Asik and Ajinca's injuries and the impact, and then we get into previewing the Eastern Conference! We group the teams into tiers, and I quickly find I hate the Eastern Conference a lot more than Michael does. Part 2 will follow this weekend. Enjoy the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 224: The Pelicans are back!
October 05, 2015 05:06 - 1 hourPelicans basketball is back! With a pre-season game in the books, the team roster essentially set, training camp well and truly rolling and the NBA ready to get started, we return as well! We talk Cole, Perkins and Seth leaving, and then handicap the trainee camp invitees. Then we get to the important stuff - Jrue Holiday's minutes restrictions, whether the optimism for this team is warranted, who could be the team's second all-star, and whether it was worth it for Quincy to risk his knee to ...
In the NO Podcast Ep. 223: Summer Time
July 20, 2015 04:44 - 1 hourSummer league is done! Babbitt and Gee have been signed, Curry is a possibility, and most Non-Cole Summer moves seen over! Wait. That means no basketball stuff for 2 months?! It's time for that Summer Time Sadness . . . Which is still better than Jimmer Time. Amiright or amiright? Well, before we go, how does the Western Conference stack up now? Are the Pelicans a lock as a top 7 seed in the West? Will they feast on the Spurs and Grizzlies? Will I get any of the hip-hop questions Micha...
In the NO Podcast Ep. 222: Free Agency Wrap Up
July 06, 2015 05:30 - 1 hourWith most of the big moves already completed, Michael and I talk about what this off-season means to the team. Will Asik, Ajinca and Cunningham live up to their deals? Can we squee with joy over Anthony Davis resigning? What is a squee? What teams got better or worse in the conference? Plus, we answer some listener questions. Enjoy the Cast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 221: Free Agency Starting Mark
June 29, 2015 05:03 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about the news about Jrue Holiday's leg injury and the 76ers being fined about it, the underwhelming results of the NBA Draft, and then we get into the big fun discussion: The Draft! We talk pie-in-the-sky candidates, whether Asik should come back and at what deal, and who we think should be targeted for all those mid-level exception dollar bills. Austin Rivers anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 220: Staff, Gordon and the Draft
June 22, 2015 04:36 - 1 hourMichael and I get together and break down all the stuff that's happened since Gentry was hired! Gordon picking up his option, staff joining Gentry's squad, Anderson making health vows, and, of course, the DRAFT coming up! I love the draft. Hope you do too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 219: Amin Elhassan on Alvin Gentry
June 01, 2015 06:07 - 1 hourThe Pels pick Alvin Gentry, and Michael and I pick Amin Elhassan to come on and talk about the Pelicans new Coach. As an ESPN NBA analyst and a former member of the Suns front office when Alvin Gentry coached there, we thought his insight would be invaluable. And he doesn't disappoint. After Amin, we spend time talking about what this means to the rest of the players as well! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 218: Coaching Vacancy
May 16, 2015 04:45 - 1 hourExpectations were shattered with the firing of Monty Williams this week. Michael and I get together to talk about the timing of the firing, impacts it might have on AD and team acquisitions, and whether the way it was done indicates anything about Dell Demps' power in the organization. Then we get into the good stuff. Who replaces Monty? We talk Thibs, Gentry, Hoiberg, Jeff Van Gundy, Coach Cal, and many, many more. We make our picks, talk about who Dell might be looking at, and what we...
In the NO Podcast EP 217: The Wrap
April 27, 2015 02:53 - 1 hourMichael and I talk Game 3 and Game 4. Well, mostly Game 3 and who was to blame. Was it Monty? Then we talk about who should come back, who the Pelicans could and should target. We talk Eric Gordon and his option, Davis and his extension, and Monty Williams and whether he should return. We also wonder what would happen if the NBA got into cloning dudes. Sorta. Thank you for listening, everyone. Hope you have an excellent off-season. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choic...
In the NO Podcast Ep 216: Warriors in the Blender
April 23, 2015 03:54 - 51 minutesWe talk over game 2, addressing some bad play by Anderson and Ajinca, Jrue's injury, and Anthony Davis playing 45 minutes and if that was a mistake. All that, plus Tyreke Evans playing hurt, Gordon being an amazing shooter, Cole being weird, and our predictions for game 3. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 215: Game 1 Recap
April 20, 2015 02:54 - 36 minutesMichael and I talk about what we saw in Game 1 - including what we would like to see exploited, what we would like to see less of, and who our game-time heroes were. We then make predictions for game 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 214: The Warriors Await
April 17, 2015 04:45 - 1 hourWe talk Spurs, then we talk Warriors. The fire-eyed maid of smoky war All hot and bleeding will we offer them. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 213: All the Marbles
April 14, 2015 03:45 - 38 minutesOne game. San Antonio. New Orleans. At home. For. All. The. Marbles. Unless the Pelicans win, in which case there are more marbles, and Golden State will come and try to take them from us. Jerks. We talk San Antonio, a little bit about the team and this really fun playoff race. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 212: Turtle Race
April 07, 2015 04:25 - 1 hourMichael and I recap the 2-1 week, dwell on Non-MVP Anthony Davis, enjoy Asik's game against DeMarcus Cousins, and then, somehow, both have different reasons why the Pelicans lost the Portland game - from Anderson being used incorrectly to Eric Gordon not being the answer to Quincy not getting enough burn. Then we answer a bunch of your twitter questions, Michael tears up an ambush, and we predict the upcoming 5(!) games before the next podcast. By the time you hear us again, folks, things w...
In the NO Podcast Ep 211: Pelicans have to Win Out?
March 31, 2015 04:29 - 1 hourWe review the last three games, including the heart-breaker in Houston that could have been. We think about Cousins as a Pelican (briefly) and then try to figure out what record the Pelicans need to make the playoffs. Then we make bold predictions for the upcoming week! Oh, and someone should find Westbrook and sweep the leg. Not really. Well Maybe. No, don't . . . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 210: Tired of Injuries, lets talk Rainbows
March 24, 2015 04:19 - 1 hourI wish we could talk about Unicorns and Rainbows. Because, I am sooooo tired of talking about injuries. So guess what happened! The team had more injuries! Frustrating! Besides just the general rants about that, Michael and I also talk about what the team has accomplished this season, what they should be proud of, and whether the door is now shut, in our books, on playoffs. The answer may surprise you! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
In the NO Podcast Ep 209: Playoff Dogfight
March 17, 2015 04:48 - 1 hourIt may be stupid, but Michael and I can't help talking about the fight for the playoffs. We talk the games against Denver and Brooklyn, but also talk streaking Utah, the Serge Ibaka injury, the three guards the Pels have, and even talk a little about potential playoff matchups. Getting ahead of ourselves? Yes! So what! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 208: Davis going Nova
March 10, 2015 04:57 - 1 hourA 3-1 week and another injury to boot! That's Pelicans Basketball! Like Davis, Michael and I shake off Tyreke's injury and tear into all we saw these last few games. And then, once again, we get sucked into talking what it would take for this team to make the Playoffs. We try to come up with new things to say about Davis, consider whether this team is vulnerable to inside or outside opponent play, and wish bad things on the Basketball Gods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
In the NO Podcast Ep. 207: Reserves for the Win
March 03, 2015 06:07 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about this run of good play without the big stars and what it means. Do the Pelicans now have an 11-man deep bench? Should we expect the team to explode as they feed stars back into it? Where does Ajinca, Babbitt, Anderson and Cunningham all fit next to Asik and Davis in the frontcourt? And how does Evans, Gordon, Holiday, Pondexter and Cole all get time? Good problems to have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 206: Injury Bug strikes again
February 24, 2015 05:40 - 1 hourMichael and I have a lot to cover since the last podcast. An injury to Jrue Holiday, Norris Cole, an injury to Anthony Davis, a 2-1 set of games, an injury to Ryan Anderson, Tyreke Evans being up and down, a death blow to playoff hopes, a team with a real, possible, 9-man rotation, and injuries that prevent that. Freakin' injuries. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 205: Trades!
February 13, 2015 04:48 - 1 hourAfter a few crushing losses, everyone must go! Michael and I talk trades! Not that any of them will happen, but it's fun talking about them! Hope you enjoy the new opening! And all the exclamation marks in this summary! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast EP 204: Pelican surge comes crashing down
February 10, 2015 04:53 - 52 minutesMichael and I stand, once again, aghast and how often injuries derail this team. Seriously. It's hard to build momentum with injury issues like these. We talk the excellent win in OKC, I try to talk Michael off a cliff, we talk Toney Douglas and probably Jimmer's exile, and we guess at the final game before the All-Star break. Come drown your sorrows with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 203: Pelicans turning corner?
February 03, 2015 05:19 - 1 hourAfter good wins over the Clippers and Hawks, it's easy to squint your eyes, ignore the Denver loss and think playoffs once more. So guess what? Michael and I talk playoffs, Ryan Anderson not hedging, one of those nights in almost hated Denver, how many wins it will take for Davis to win MVP, and if Korver is an All-star Plus Eric Gordon and Tyreke Evans' excellent play and what it means with Jrue! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 202: No Jrue, No Problem
January 27, 2015 05:40 - 1 hourMichael and I break down the 4-game win streak and what it means now that Jrue isn't playing. We talk the uptick in Gordon's numbers, how Anthony is taking more shots now, and address the idea of Jrue going to the bench. We also talk Nate Wolters, whether Gordon may play basketball as a Pelican for years to come, and if we think Dante and Quincy are the answer on the wing moving forward. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 201: Talking Monty
January 20, 2015 03:42 - 1 hourMichael and I finally just talk Monty and what it would mean if the team did move on. Who we would like to see, if this is a reflection on Monty or the team, should he team make more moves without knowing who will be at the helm? We also talk Hakeem Ajinca-won, Quincy being mad, and grading our guards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 200; Q-Pon Anyone?
January 12, 2015 05:21 - 1 hourMichael and I talk the coming Pondexter trade and Michael talks about how he thinks it sets up another trade after that. Then I lay out some numbers about the Pelicans Offense, discussing just why the team is actually pretty good at that end. I think the answer will surprise you. Then we talk about the games, how annoying Andre Miller is, and preview the upcoming week of road games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast: The Return
January 05, 2015 05:27 - 1 hourMcNamara Returns! Eric Gordon Returns! Over .500 basketball Returns! Christmas Gifts are being Returned! So many returns! Michael and I talk Eric Gordon's impending play, how bad Austin Rivers has been, whether Tyreke and Ryan Anderson can be major pieces on a championship team, and pick our MVND! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 199: Any hope for the Playoffs?
December 29, 2014 05:04 - 53 minutesMason Ginsberg joins me to talk about whether the Pelicans have a chance to get into the playoff picture this year or not. Then we pick Western Conference stars to curse, talk Tyreke Evans, and get into what the line-up numbers look like when replacing Eric Gordon with Luke Babbitt. Grim. Then we preview a couple upcoming games and talk the Pacers and Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 198: Jrue and AD
December 23, 2014 05:47 - 47 minutesNick Lewellen and I spend some time talking about Jrue Holiday's phenomenal defense - but how he's generally viewed around the league as a third tier sort of point guard. We talk about how he's grown, and if he's good enough to be a member of a big three. Then we shift to Anthony Davis and I make a crazy statement about his offensive game, Nick kindly ignores it and we start talking about defense. We spend a lot of time talking about defense and line-up data. I love me some numbers. En...
In the NO Podcast Ep. 197: Blame Monty?
December 09, 2014 02:48 - 59 minutesJason and I talk about the 2-2 week, the crushing defeats to the Clippers and Warriors, and what we think about Monty. Rotations? All Bench squads? Hero Ball? Discipline? I also go on a rant about Tyreke Evans, we admire Golden State, and predict the tough upcoming weeks schedule. We also hate the Clippers and Dallas, talk Dante, and I call Blake Griffin a bad name and don't feel bad about it. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 196: Paper Bench Busted
December 01, 2014 05:09 - 54 minutesJason Calmes and I talk about the team's performance during this 0-3 stretch,and the obviously related release of Darius Miller and Patric Young. Who is incoming? What will it fix? Then we talk Austin Rivers, Tyreke Evans, not being 76ers fans, and Jason's Dream Move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 195: No Gordon, No Asik, No Problem?
November 24, 2014 05:48 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about . . . 43 points! INJURIES?!? OMG!!!! What do we do!!! Or - we break down no less than 6 games and give a brief preview of the week to come. We talk everything - replacements for Gordon, the weakness of the bench, whether Tyreke is never going to hit a layup again, and whether Anthony Davis is a newborn godling placed in New Orleans to save us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 194: Davis barking, Evans unfinished
November 12, 2014 04:41 - 1 hourMichael and I unleash a swath of Anthony Davis appreciation before moving on to the much more flawed team. We focus greatly on Tyreke Evans and his finishing struggles, wonder at Asik's place among Hornet/Pelican centers, enjoy the hell out of Ryan Anderson, and preview the Lakers and Minnesota. Good times! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast 194: Davis Triumphant, Gordon not
November 06, 2014 06:01 - 1 hourMichael and I give our first game reviews of the season, blasting through what we've seen from the team. We spend time on Asik, Evans, Rivers, Anderson, and, of course Gordon. And we spend very little time on the unbelievably amazing Anthony Davis. I mean, what is there left to say? MVP? Then we preview San Antonio and Cleveland's upcoming games! Give it a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 193: Rivers declined, Actual Game Preview
October 27, 2014 01:34 - 1 hourMichael and I hit on a series of items, starting with a recap of the last two pre-season games. Then we hit on Austin Rivers' option being possibly declined by the team, Lottery Reform that didn't happen, Expected rotations, our two Confident Predictions and Biggest worries, and last, we get to preview ACTUAL NBA GAMES. They're here! Rejoice! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep. 192: Western Conference Preview Part 2
October 24, 2014 04:58 - 55 minutesWe continue our Western Conference preview with the 9 teams in the Western Conference that will be battling for the playoffs. Where do the Pelicans fall? Well Michael and I have very different opinions on that. The Western Conference is a slugfest. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 191: Two Blowouts and Western Conf Preview Part 1
October 20, 2014 04:14 - 1 hourMichael and I cover all the action from the last two pre-season games, I declare for Austin Rivers, Anthony Davis goes crazy (as usual) and Jrue Holiday plays fairly well. We also talk about whether Ryan Anderson is in game shape or not. Then we move on to the Western Conference, covering the teams we think will be the worst six in the West - a position most writers feel the Pelicans will stay in. Will we? The rest of the Western Conference is coming in a couple days, so give it a listen!...
In the NO Podcast Ep 190: Fredette v Rivers?
October 13, 2014 04:01 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about the gaping hole that is the Small Forward position. (As always with the Hornets/Pelicans) Then we move on to Rivers v Fredette and what that means for the rotation, whether we think Withey has a chance, and if Eric Gordon is awesome because of his appearance in NBA 2K15. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 189: Eastern Conference Preview
October 09, 2014 15:20 - 1 hourMichael and I talk the Eastern Conference and how we think those teams will shake out. Battles ensue over the placement of teams like the Bulls, Pacers and Hawks. Michael is wrong. No battle ensues over the placement of the 76ers, who really need to be relegated to the D-League now. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Ep 188: Tyreke missing as SF search starts
October 06, 2014 05:57 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about the pre-season game in Kentucky and what it might mean to the starting Small Forward position. We talk about concerns around the Tyreke Evans injury and if it might mean a slow start. Then we talk Austin Rivers and if his option should be picked up - why Michael loves a potential second unit, and we predict efficiencies for various potential line-ups this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 187: Anthony Davis at the World Cup
September 02, 2014 03:13 - 1 hourMichael and I talk Anthony Davis and his showing at the FIBA World Cup! We address what he's done so far, what he can take away from this experience, what we still want to see, and if I was right about him not breaking out. Then Michael loves him some Eric Gordon. Sigh. And then I ambush him! Good times! Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 186: James Ham on the Kingly Pelicans
July 21, 2014 05:28 - 1 hourCowbell Kingdom's James Ham joins us to talk about the new former Kings the Pelicans have imported: John Salmons, Jimmer Fredette, Omri Casspi - and of course, we can't avoid talking Tyreke Evans too. Then Michael and I talk about rotations, Darius Miller returning to the team, and who the most irreplaceable Pelican is this year. Michael is wrong, as usual. Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 185: Offseason Moving
July 14, 2014 05:24 - 1 hourThe Asik trade is finally done after a string of moves by Dell Demps, so Michael and I deliver grades? Who did the team have to let go? Who did they keep the rights to? Is there a small forward on the team? Are the Pelicans looking for a "Starting Small Forward" or a "7th Man"? Then we also talk the first two games of summer league! Yeah, that's right, basketball is being played! Young is fun, Russ is crazy, and Courtney Fells is Morrow 2.0? Enjoy the Podcast! Learn more about your...
In the NO Podcast Episode 184: Free Agency and Making room for Asik
June 30, 2014 04:28 - 1 hourFree Agency is opening shortly, and Dell Demps has a lot to get done in a short time. Michael and I talk about everything he has/can accomplish. We touch on the chances Anderson, Gordon or Rivers may be gone in a few weeks. We talk about Draft night, the acquisition of Russ and departure of PJ. We talk sign and trades with Aminu or Smith, bird rights, cap space, Mid level exceptions, and the Luxury Tax. We talk about other teams and what they might look like, and we make predictions abou...