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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In the NO Podcast Episode 79: Hindsight Rules
July 26, 2012 22:20 - 25 minutesSorry the podcast was late! I would blame Star Wars: The Old Republic, but that would be lame of me. Hope you enjoy the podcast! We recorded it Sunday night, so no discussion of the off-on Lopez trade. That will come this Sunday. Instead, we talk about the moves Demps did, and wonder if we could have improved on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcasst Episode 77: Young Bucks in Action
July 17, 2012 02:19 - 1 hourDavis takes the court for Team USA, Gordon comes back for the Max, and Austin Rivers tries his hand as a point guard for the first time. Lots to talk about. HOWEVER! If you like this podcast, please, please go to this link and do Hornets247.com a favor. Fill out the survey so we can get ourselves a podcast sponsor and bring even more of the coverage you all enjoy. So, Go! http://www.wizzard.tv/survey/hornets247 Thanks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 76: Anderson and Gordon
July 09, 2012 03:14 - 1 hourSome momentous events this week as Al-Farouq Aminu led Nigeria to the Olympics! Oh, and the Hornets sign and traded for some quasi-all-star Ryan Anderson. And Eric Gordon said things that made people mad. Really mad. We talk about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 75: Free Agent Extravaganza!
July 02, 2012 02:40 - 1 hourFree Agency started today and Michael and I talk Eric Gordon, the trade rumors around him, and then address all the other potential free agents that are floating out around there. Plus . . . Batum?!? For that much? Really? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 74: D-day Wrap-up
June 29, 2012 04:45 - 59 minutesD(avis) Day is here! Michael and I recap the draft, argue about Austin Rivers for entirely too much time, talk about Darius Miller, and then try to figure out what this draft means for players like Belinelli, Aminu and Henry, and debate the potency of the Hornets backcourt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 73: The Big Day Approaches
June 25, 2012 03:24 - 1 hourMichael and I present to you our Big Boards - the prospects as we see them - and fully expect mountains of vitriol to be heaped upon us. You hear us Lillardians? We are not afraid of you!!! We close with a few potential trades that seem to be out there (Deng or Noah or Houston's picks) and give some thoughts on the the type of free agents we'd like to see brought in based on players taken in the draft at 10. 3 more days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 72: Farewell to OkAriza
June 21, 2012 03:24 - 40 minutesMichael and I talk about the big trade that sent Okafor and Ariza to the Wizards and what it means for the Hornets, short and long term, and if it impacts their draft at all. Exciting times in the NO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 71: What do you want for 10?
June 20, 2012 03:09 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about trades involving the tenth pick. What we want in return for it, what picks we could get for players like J-Smitty and Ayon, and what sort of players will be available later in the first round. 8 Days until the draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 70: The 10th Pick Tourney Continues
June 11, 2012 03:39 - 1 hourMichael and I are joined by Mike Schmitz of DratExpress.com and ESPN Truehoop's Valley of the Suns to talk about the prospects the Hornets could be picking at number 10. if you haven't seen his work - go check it out. Then, afterwards, we discuss Michael's suggestion of CP3 returning - who to try and cherry pick from the Thunder, and then Michael starts a new game, "What scares you most!?" It may be as lame as you think it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
In the NO Podcast Episode 69, Dude: A cagey front office
June 05, 2012 02:15 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about how the front office won't say they are taking Anthony Davis - and then we talk about all the people they could possibly take at 10. Michael gets heated about Kendall Marshall and Austin Rivers, and I still have a man-crush on Sullinger but have a a few other guys I wouldn't mind seeing in creole blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 68: A winner is us
May 31, 2012 02:50 - 1 hourMichael and I react giddily to the news the Hornets won the first pick of the NBA Draft and the rights to draft Anthony Davis out of Kentucky. He's a Gamechanger, folks. We talk all kinds of impacts. New Owners, New Star, possible new Name. Pack the hive and show the rest of the NBA how its done. 525-hoop. I'm betting those season tickets are going fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 67: All Eric Gordon
May 21, 2012 02:31 - 1 hourRyan and Michael talk Eric Gordon. Lots of Eric Gordon. They talk his trade value, his injury history and what it might mean, they trade him, they don't trade him, he signs for millions or just the qualifying offer. They try to predict where he'll be next year. If Eric Gordon is on your mind, this is the place to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 66: Special Guest David Thorpe weighing the young guys
May 12, 2012 16:46 - 56 minutesSpecial Guest David Thorpe - NBA trainer, coach, and writer from ESPN.com - joins Michael and I to talk the young players on this team - what they need to do to grow, what they should and can focus on, and talks other young guys in the draft. He also seems to proscribe a trip to France to lose weight and weighs in on Eric Gordon. This one is a good one guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 65: Kentucky or UNC?
May 07, 2012 03:37 - 1 hourWith a good eight members of the fourteen lottery slots in this comnig draft likely to be filled by players from Kentucky and UNC, Michael arranged for bloggers covering those teams to come on and walk us through each of those potential lottery picks and their strengths and weaknesses. Our first guest is Glenn Logan of www.aseaofblue.com, who adresses all our questions about the unibrow, Kidd-Gilchrist, Terrance Jones and Marquis Teague Our second guest is Brian Barbour of www.tarheelblog.co...
In the NO Podcast Episode 64: Part 2
April 30, 2012 02:57 - 47 minutesMichael and I record a two-part podcast for your listening pleasure. In part 2, we roleplay. Michael is Dell Demps, I am Monty Williams. We decide which players should go and which should stay after talking about each of the players in depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 64: Part 1
April 30, 2012 02:55 - 44 minutesMichael and I record a two-part podcast for your listening pleasure. In part 1, we talk the end of the season, lottery odds, Point-Counterpoint about Eric Gordon playing in the Olympics, and because we can't stop ourselves, a little about the players in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 63: Charlotte, AFA and drafting a keeper
April 23, 2012 06:38 - 49 minutesMichael and I talk about the week that was, reminisce about one of the worst basketball games they've ever seen, and then Michael brings up just how often players drafted by their own team get a second contract from that team. The answer will surprise you. I know I was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 62: What's with all the Winning?
April 16, 2012 03:42 - 1 hourAfter taking a week off for Easter, Michael and I have the bizarre experience of reviewing a record of 5-2 for the team? Freakish - and alarming! We also talk Aminu's improvement, Ayon's regression, Gordon's contract, Ariza's benching, and Monty Williams calling Marco a Beast and "Everything he wants this team to be." Wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 61: The Unibrow Show
April 02, 2012 02:04 - 1 hourOkay, Michael and I don't actually spend the entire show talking about Anthony Davis and his mystical unibrow, but we do have a really hard time not bringing him up as we talk about the current cieling for the Hornets roster, me getting lambasted for the Giving everything and losing article, Eric Gordon, the Golden State Win, being Dell Demps, etc, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 60: Get Tossed like Smith
March 26, 2012 03:24 - 1 hourMichael and I talk Jason Smith and his suspension, CP3's homecoming, point out just how bad the starting line-up the Hornets trotted out against San Antonio, play a little game of "Who will be on the roster on opening night 2013", and THEN talk about the draft as the March Madness tournament resolves itself and Michael lets you in on a rumor he's heard about why Jared Sullinger's stock may be falling. I listen in disbelief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 59: Leases and No trades
March 19, 2012 01:38 - 1 hourRyan and Michael talk about the disappointments and impact to the league by the trade deadline, Jason Calmes joins the guys to talk about the new Lease proposal working it's way through the legislature, and Michael McNamara just can't abide winning. Stupid New Jersey Nets and Deron Williams. Will sourpuss Deron ever stop being a thorn in our side? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 58: Minnesota's Pick
March 12, 2012 03:12 - 1 hourRyan and Michael spend a good bit of time talking about Rubio's injury and what impact it may have on the league standings the Hornets' second first-rounder. Then, they talk Kaman's value to the team, predict which games may be wins during this week's slate of games against patsies, and make a prediction for results of the trade deadline. Oh, and as for the picture - sometimes my inspiration fails me. So this time, I turned to cute wolf puppies. Aren't they soooo cute? Learn more about yo...
In the NO Podcast Episode 57: Trade Extravaganza Part II
March 05, 2012 04:54 - 1 hourPart II of the trade extravaganza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 56: Trade Extravaganza Part 1!
March 05, 2012 04:48 - 1 hourMichael and I are joined by James Grayson to talk about Trades! We take your trades, our trades, and the national media's trades and talk them up. In this first part of the Trade Extravanganza, we address a silly trade or two, talk about some of the trades put forth by the national media, and then move on to trades proposed by you or us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 55: The Value of a Bench Player
February 27, 2012 02:11 - 51 minutesMichael and I talk about the strong showing by this team, talk about ownership and the announcement made by David Stern this weekend, and talk about how they really feel about finding 'the point guard of the future.' Last, we ask you for your trade ideas for the next week podcasts. It'll be a Trade Extravaganza! Mail them to [email protected] (or [email protected]) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 54: Don't watch the Draft Lottery
February 20, 2012 02:54 - 1 hourWe invite NBC Sports ProBasketballTalk writer and CavsTheBlog founder John Krolik on to talk about the Cavs and what they went through last year and what he did to help the Cavs win the lottery. Then, Michael and I play "Starter Quality or Not" with Gustavo Ayon, Vasquez, Aminu, and Xavier Henry and then talk about trading Draft Picks we haven't even been assigned yet. Speculation rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 53: Hornets' President Hugh Weber Interview
February 14, 2012 01:56 - 46 minutesHornets' President Hugh Weber joins Ryan Schwan and Jason Calmes on the In the NO Podcast, addressing topics in the following order: Attendance and the I'm In campaign Timetable for Ownership and a new Lease Agreement (The want ownership and Gordon back for renewal drive) Primary Hornets' considerations for the new TV Deal Engaging Local Businesses and the difference between our business owners and other cities. The mass House Cleaning two summers ago - what was the impetus? Difference betwe...
In the NO Podcast Episode 52: Flying Basketball Players and other Inanities
February 13, 2012 05:02 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about the Hornets and their losing ways, Gustavo Ayon, Ariza playing too damn much, and then are joined by Jason Calmes as Michael rants about life, liberty, and the pursuit of flying basketball players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 51: Any Regrets?
February 05, 2012 20:02 - 44 minutesMichael and I talk about Kaman returning to the team, (NOOOOO!!) How many of our starters would make good eighth, seventh, or even sixth men on a decent squad, and then review Dealer Dell's trades (Bayless, Thornton, Aminu, Collison) and see if there are any lingering regrets. Then, in the biggest shocker of the month, Michael predicts a win for the Hornets. Crazy cat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Episode 50: Gordon, Kaman and Bold Predictions
January 30, 2012 04:21 - 1 hourMichael and I share a precious moment anniversary as we work through our fiftieth podcast about the Hornets. We talk about the Gordon extension that wasn't, the Kaman trade that is to be, and each make 3 bold, bold, BOLD predictions about this team involving Aminu, Ariza, Anthony Davis, and the Tumblewolves. Oh, and Gustavo Ayon rocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 49: Rotations
January 23, 2012 03:51 - 1 hourMichael and I talk rotations, I get foul-mouthed about Jack, though probably not in the way you are expecting, we make a wager, and Michael shills for a sponsor in the most pathetic way possible. I am much to dignified to do something like that. Now, excuse me while I eat some Tostitos corn chips. They are soooo yummy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 48: Looking for a Favorite Player
January 16, 2012 03:15 - 1 hourMichael and I talk about the week of games, the week to come, more draft, and more thinking towards the future. Oh, and I fail to ambush Michael not once, as "Mikestrodamus" proves unflappable. Whatever. Next time I'll ask him about Star Trek. Dude probably doesn't know the difference between a Betazoid and a Bajoran. Loser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Episode 47: Into the Garbage Chute
January 09, 2012 03:37 - 53 minutesRyan and Michael discuss the first two weeks of the season, what we like, what we don't like. Inevitably, talk turns to the future, a little about the draft, and where they think the Timberwolves will finish the season. Playoffs or not? Listen, and give us your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 46: Season Preview
December 25, 2011 05:35 - 38 minutesRyan and Michael elaborate on their season previews. You'll probably hate my pessimism. Michael tries to set me straight though. Fools. i cannot be swayed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 45: Assets!
December 24, 2011 05:04 - 38 minutesRyan and Michael bring on Breene Murphy of the ClipperBlog and Zach Harper of ESPN's Daily Dime Live and AWolfAmongWolves.net to talk about the assets the Hornets got in the Chris Paul Trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 44: It's the End of the World as we know it . . .
December 15, 2011 05:34 - 1 hourAnd I feel fine. So does Michael. Do you? Ryan and Michael talk the trade that wasn't, the trade that was, the moves that could be, and the future chance at greatness for the team. They also talk about David West leaving, and some of the more inflammatory comments he made once he arrived in Indiana. Michael Cries. Or does he? You should listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast: Trading Paul for a Christmas Present
December 08, 2011 04:28 - 36 minutesYeah. Michael tries to talk about boring crap like TJ Ford and Chuck Hayes, but I put his nose to the grindstone and get talking about when the Hornets trade Chris Paul and what sort of surprise package we can expect for him. I'm hoping for a Lego Castle set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 42: Chris Paul, Chris Paul, Chris Paul
December 02, 2011 04:33 - 1 hourThe guys talk about Chris Paul, whether he'll stay or go - and what to try to get for him if he goes. Oh, and we try to apportion blame for the fact the Hornets have had a megastar for 7 years, and have generally failed to contend. I blame McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 41: Free Agents!
December 01, 2011 03:21 - 56 minutesAfter having dismissed half the Hornets Free Agents back to the obscurity of the open market, Ryan and Michael McNamara express their hopes for free agency. Or distaste. En route, they give you what they'd like to see on the team if Paul is around - and what they'd like to see if Paul walks out that door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 40: Competing General Managers
November 30, 2011 04:33 - 53 minutesJason Calmes hosts as Ryan and Michael play competing Hornets GMs, deciding which of the Hornets own free agents they would extend an offer to and which they would send packing. Will either of them give David West some love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 39: Ownership, Tickets, and Staying Put
November 29, 2011 00:59 - 33 minutesRyan, Jason and Michael talk about ownership issues, profitability, and other issues that impact the Hornets staying in New Orleans. It's odd how good the Hornets seem to look despite all their "issues". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 38: Loving the CBA in all the wrong places
November 28, 2011 04:33 - 40 minutesThe guys return for the 2011-2012 season as the CBA is tentatively agreed on. Ryan, Michael and special guest Jason Calmes sink their teeth into the CBA, talk about how it impacts the boys in Creole Blue and the rest of the league. Also, prepare to be disgusted by Michael. Like usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 37: Building a New Hornets Team
July 10, 2011 01:53 - 59 minutesRyan and Michael put together the off-seasons that each want to see from the Hornets, trading, signing, and each attempting to improve the team. Bask in their mad GM skills - - or mock them. Either works for us. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 36: The Other Guy
July 01, 2011 01:10 - 30 minutesIn a few weeks - or possibly a year if the CBA negotiations suck as hard as we expect it too, there will be teams offering David West the sun, the moon, the stars, and to be his baby momma if he so desires. Tonight, we talk with Jared Wade of the Truehoop Network's Pacers Blog 8 points, 9 seconds, as the Pacers are one of a small set of teams that aren't likely to be terrible next year, need a power forward, and have money to throw at Fluffy. We'll also catch up about James Posey and some ca...
In the No Podcast Episode 35, Part 3: I love feeling the Draft
June 22, 2011 03:18 - 38 minutesIn the third and final part of the Podcast recorded on the 20th, Michael and Ryan talk draft, draft, draft. Oh, and trades. And some draft. And some draft-related trades. And some trade-related drafting. I love the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 35: Part 2
June 21, 2011 03:10 - 34 minutesRyan and Michael talk about the CBA, which players are most likely to go, which will stay, and spend a bunch of time on David West and his ability to opt out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 35: Daddy Issues and the League
June 21, 2011 03:02 - 28 minutesIn part 1 of the June 20th Podcast, Michael McNamara espouses a pet theory, the guys talk about LeBron and the playoffs, and discuss in general what might actually be Parity in the NBA. For those who spend a lot of money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 34: Looking Forward
May 06, 2011 04:30 - 1 hourRyan and Michael talk about the roster, what players should or shouldn't stick around, how to handle West and Landry, express their hopes for the team, and Ryan goes all downer and almost makes Michael want to cry. Really. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Episode 33: Breaking out the Red Ink
May 04, 2011 03:08 - 1 hourIn part 1 of their Season Review Podcast, Michael and Ryan talk the last two games of the series and then review the players play over the course of the season, discuss their futures with the team, and break out the red ink to give grades to each of them. You will enjoy this episode, or we'll give you an "F". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the NO Podcast Episode 32: Wonky!
April 26, 2011 03:34 - 52 minutesMichael and Ryan talk about how wonky this first round matchup has been. Freakishly, Awesomely Wonky. We also play "Exposed, Acceptable." Enjoy the Podcast, hopefully as much as you enjoyed game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices