WGNO Sports
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Welcome to the Ed-itorial, the podcast of WGNO Sports Director Ed Daniels. Each week, Ed brings you insights, breaking news, interviews with newsmakers, and his Ed-itorials. He’s the 28 year host of Friday Night Football, and winner of the lifetime achievement award from the New Orleans Press Club.
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Sports Zone Podcast: Covid-19 knocks Kamara out of Saints regular season finale
January 02, 2021 06:43 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome to the Sports Zone Podcast, where we discuss, opine, and report on all things local sports. In this episode, the WGNO Sports team discusses the Saints' chances against NFC South rival Carolina with star running back Alvin Kamara out with Covid-19. Also, LSU coaching staff changes and the return of Southland Conference football in the spring no less. Plus, host Ed Daniels’ “Ed-itorial” and final rants. This is, the WGNO Sports Zone.
Friday Night Football Podcast: LHSAA Prep Classic finals
December 29, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis wrap the 29th season and present LHSAA Prep Classic scores and highlights from Natchitoches, including the Division II state championship nail-biter between St. Thomas More and De La Salle.
Sports Zone Podcast: Saints clinch fourth straight NFC South title
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, the WGNO sports team discusses the Saints' record-setting Christmas Day win over Minnesota to clinch the division. Also, Tulane football falls in Idaho… but was the season a success?
Friday Night Football Podcast: The stage is set for state!
December 21, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis talk semifinal prep playoff action, with Karr versus Easton our showcase matchup.
Sports Zone Podcast: Brees is back — but is it too soon?
December 19, 2020 00:30 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, the WGNO sports team discusses LSU success at Florida and on signing day. Also, Drew Brees is back to help get the Saints back on track against the reigning Super Bowl champions, and remain in the hunt for the NFC No. 1 seed.
Friday Night Football Podcast: Karr's quest for five straight state titles continues; Curtis bounced by Byrd
December 14, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels is joined by WGNO's Jori Parys and Richie Mills to discuss quarterfinal and semifinal prep playoff action from around the state. The crew is also joined by Coach J.T. Curtis from Shreveport following the Patriots' loss to C.E. Byrd.
Sports Zone Podcast: More trouble in Tiger Town; Saints look to keep streak alive in Philly!
December 12, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, the WGNO sports team talks about another tumultuous week in 'Tiger Town...' will it get even tougher?
Friday Night Football Podcast: Road to State rolls on...
December 07, 2020 19:10 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis talk second round and quarterfinal playoff action, with close calls and upsets brewing around the state.
Sports Zone Podcast: Can LSU survive the Crimson Tide?
December 05, 2020 01:02 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, the WGNO sports team discusses LSU’s chances against the Crimson Tide.
Friday Night Football Podcast: Let the playoffs begin!
November 30, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis talk opening round playoff action, including a “lights out” thriller between Thibodaux and John Ehret at Harold ‘Hoss’ Memtsas Stadium.
Sports Zone Podcast: It’s Taysom Time!
November 28, 2020 02:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, the WGNO sports team talks Tulane football and what changes head coach Willie Fritz may have to make following last week's double overtime loss to Tulsa for the Green Wave to achieve greater success this season and beyond.
Friday Night Football Podcast: John Curtis-Brother Martin highlight final week of regular season play
November 23, 2020 22:08 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis talk the final week of regular season prep football action, including a thriller between Brother Martin and John Curtis.
Sports Zone Podcast: Saints QB, Pelicans pick, baseball is back
November 21, 2020 00:04 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, the WGNO sports team discusses a “what if” scenario should the ESPN rumors regarding Taysom Hill’s start against the Falcons come true?
Friday Night Football Podcast: Wolves wipe out against Ponchatoula Green Wave in wild ride at Hunter Stadium
November 16, 2020 21:59 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis talk Week 7 prep football action, including a heartbreaker at Hunter Stadium between St. Paul's and Ponchatoula.
Sports Zone Podcast: Will the Saints be the No.1 seed in the NFC?
November 14, 2020 00:16 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, the New Orleans Saints fresh off a beatdown of the Bucs, but what does that mean?
Friday Night Football Podcast:
November 09, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis talk Week 6 prep football action, including Newman's first win over St. Charles Catholic in two decades.
Friday Night Football Podcast: Newman defeats St. Charles Catholic for the first time in two decades
November 09, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIn this episode, hosts Ed Daniels and Coach J.T. Curtis talk Week 6 prep football action, including Newman's first win over St. Charles Catholic in two decades.
Sports Zone Podcast: Brees and Brady go head-to-head for 1st place in the division
November 07, 2020 00:45 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, the New Orleans Saints prep to take on the Bucs without Drew Brees, LSU's midseason report came out and it isn't looking to great, and the story of two high school quarterbacks, the offspring of Tigers.
Ed-itorial Podcast: MS, AL, and TX all playing high school football, LA far behind
August 28, 2020 23:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, Ed announces some big changes for the WGNO Sports department. First, sports will return to WGNO News each weekday, at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. More great news, WGNO Sportzone is expanding, and moving to Friday, at 10:30 p.m. , on our sister station NOLA 38.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Louisiana sports move forward, despite a global pandemic
August 24, 2020 22:55 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBSo much to talk about and so little time! Ed Daniels is back in action after some time off for a scheduled surgery.
Ed-itorial Podcast: All of Louisiana is under Phase Two, so what's next for the NCAA
June 18, 2020 22:44 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, Ed breaks down the future of NCAA sports, under Phase Two. NCAA football teams that play Labor Day weekend, can start practicing August 7.
Ed-itorial Podcast: How professional athletes are addressing the BLM movement
June 05, 2020 23:41 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBEd sat down with former sports reporter Jo Brown, to break down statement from Drew Brees, Joe Burrow, Gayle Benson, and more.
Ed-itorial Podcast: MiLB could be back at Zephyr Field sooner than expected
May 15, 2020 18:48 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, Ed talks baseball with former Saints Executive and former City Councilman, Arnie Fielkow. Fielkow has joined in on the efforts to bring Minor League Baseball back to Zephyr Field.
Ed-itorial Podcast: New Orleans Saints given a stunning schedule for the 2020-2021 season
May 08, 2020 23:11 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, Ed is joined by WGNO Sports Reporters Jori Pary and Richie Mills to discuss the Saints game schedule that was released on Thursday afternoon.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Jameis Winston, an excellent addition to the New Orleans Saints
May 01, 2020 23:17 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, Ed can hardly contain his excitement. The Saints nabbed QB Jameis Winston last week during the NFL Draft, a move that Ed is calling, "a steal."
Ed-itorial Podcast: New Orleans Saints walk away from the NFL Draft with some great additions
April 27, 2020 18:23 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Ed and WGNO Sports Reporter Jori Parys (@jparys) discuss how the NFL Draft went for the Saints.
Ed-itorial Podcast: LSU to make several appearances in the upcoming NFL Draft
April 18, 2020 02:18 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode, Ed speaks to NFL hopeful, Justin Jefferson. The LSU wide receiver, out of Destrehan, will likely be drafted to the NFL in the top 20.
Ed-itorial Podcast: LHSAA cancels all spring sports
April 10, 2020 21:14 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, Ed provides an update on the sports world, amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, the LHSAA announced that all spring sports have been cancelled.
Ed-itorial Podcast: A tribute to legendary prep coach, Wayne Reese, upon his passing
April 03, 2020 23:44 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe last few weeks have been very tough, not just for New Orleans, or Louisiana, but for the world. In this episode, Ed gives a tribute to Coach Wayne Reese, who passed away after complications from the coronavirus.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Sheltering in place
March 27, 2020 21:15 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBEd talks about the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, which has not cancelled events due to the coronavirus
Ed-itorial Podcast: Tulane Green Wave started off strong, but COVID-19 halted that
March 19, 2020 21:59 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, Ed dives further into the effects coronavirus is having on sporting events around the world. Ed says when the pandemic is over, remember to shop local. The tourism industry is suffering right now, and it will be our responsibility to help keep them afloat through these hard times.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Threat of COVID-19 leads to cancellation of most upcoming major sporting events
March 13, 2020 23:15 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Ed wasn't too sure what to talk about, as so many events are cancelled due to the threat of coronavirus. The Masters, March Madness, College World Series, NBA, MLB, NHl, the list really does go on, and on.
Ed-itorial Podcast: NFL hopefuls looking forward to this weeks draft
February 28, 2020 20:22 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Ed discusses a few NFL hopefuls who will try their hardest to stand out at this weeks NFL Draft.
Ed-itorial Podcast: The WGNO Sports Department is growing!
February 14, 2020 15:18 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe WGNO Sports Department is growing! In this episode, Ed proudly introduces one of our newest additions to the team, Jori Parys. Born and raised in Chicago, Jori is joining WGNO from KTAL in Shreveport.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Signing day for high school football players
February 07, 2020 22:59 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode, Ed breaks down signing day. LSU and Tulane gaining some great players. Not to mention all the out-of-state schools.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Chiefs or 49ers, who will be Super Bowl LIV Champions?
January 31, 2020 23:41 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, Ed makes his Super Bowl pick. Ed believes the underdogs, the San Francisco 49ers will come out victorious.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Zion stuns crowds in his Thursday night debut
January 24, 2020 22:30 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, Ed talks Pelicans basketball. They may have lost the game, but with Zion Williamson on the court, things could be looking up.
Ed-itorial Podcast: The LSU Tigers are the Champions of College Football
January 17, 2020 20:41 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBLSU defeated Clemson in a real nail-biter, claiming the title of College Football Champions.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Can the LSU Tigers finish with a perfect, 15-0 season?
January 09, 2020 23:47 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Ed breaks down the National Championship game. The LSU Tigers take on the Clemson Tigers in the Dome.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Less than two weeks until the College Football Playoff National Championship
January 03, 2020 17:39 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, Ed discusses the College Football Playoff National Championship with Rene Nadeau, of ESPN and Cox Sports.
Ed-itorial Podcast: LSU Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners in the Peach Bowl
December 24, 2019 21:36 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe LSU Tigers play the Oklahoma Sooners at the annual Peach Bowl, this Saturday in Atlanta.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Talking football with Hahnville coach Nick Saltaformaggio
December 12, 2019 22:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, Ed talks prep football, LSU, and Tulane with Hahnville High School head coach Nick Saltaformaggio.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Heading into a very important weekend for Louisiana football
December 05, 2019 23:50 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Ed can't hide his excitement for what he believes is going to be the best football weekend of the year.
Ed-itorial Podcast: LSU sits at number 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings
November 29, 2019 20:01 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, Ed talks Tigers as LSU sits at number 2 in the College Football Playoff polls.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Tulane Green Wave looking good for Saturday's game against Central FL
November 21, 2019 19:50 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week Tulane closes out the home portion of their schedule, taking on Central Florida Saturday, at 11 AM.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Babycakes are gone, but another minor league team may be headed to New Orleans
November 14, 2019 23:19 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, Ed praises the Tigers for their beautiful 46-41 win against Alabama last Saturday.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Rival games for both LSU and the Saints this weekend
November 08, 2019 05:31 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, Ed spoke to Hahnville Head Coach Nick Saltaformaggio, about Saints, LSU, Tulane, and high school football.
Ed-itorial Podcast: All eyes on Tulane football while the Saints and LSU are on bye weeks
November 01, 2019 15:53 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Ed focuses on Tulane and Rummel football, as the Saints and LSU are on bye weeks. On Friday night, it's a battle of the un-beatens as Rummel takes on Curtis. And on Saturday, Tulane faces Tulsa at home. Looking for a win, Tulane is coming off of a pair of tough losses at Memphis and at Navy. Ed spoke to Green Wave Secondary Coach, J.J McCleskey, about strategy and mindset.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Drew Brees says he wants to play on Sunday, but will Payton allow it?
October 24, 2019 15:34 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, Ed covers football across the whole state. Last year, LSU was a 10 point underdog at Auburn, but they are now a 12 point favorite at home. At Saints practice, Drew Brees says his plan is to play on Sunday, and he will tell Sean Payton if he is ready. And finally, Tulane coming off of a hard loss last week, but they can't go into the game against Navy with that mindset.
Ed-itorial Podcast: Getting ready for a big football weekend
October 17, 2019 23:32 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBIn this episode, Ed talks about the big weekend that has teams and fans across south Louisiana gearing up for a good time.