New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer go over the importance of trying to improve the season's overall road record and how Monday night's lone home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves is key. The guys also discuss the matchup against the T-Wolves, who come in to the Smoothie King Center as the NBA Western Conference&#3...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer relive the exciting win against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals as they look ahead to the upcoming IST semifinal game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. Hear from head coach Willie Green and the team about how important they feel it is to have advanced into the se...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, it's In-Season Tournament elimination time! Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer get you ready for tonight's quarterfinal game in Sacramento against the Kings. Hear from several Pelicans players about the importance of trying to get three wins this week and capture the first ever NBA Cup. Jim also gives us his player of th...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer recap the Pelicans' exciting win over the Philadelphia 76ers as guard CJ McCollum made one heck of a return back to the starting lineup. Hear from CJ and head coach Willie Green on his play plus Zion Williamson backs up what Zach Lowe had to say about the Pels potential this season on a rec...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer talk with Pelicans radio color analyst John DeShazier about the Pelicans advancing into the NBA's new In-Season Tournament quarterfinals next week! They discuss how this is a big step in the growth process of a young Pelicans team and look at a brewing rivalry with the Sacramento Kings....

On the latest Pelicans Podcast, Gus Kattengell and Jim Eichenhofer go over the recent play from New Orleans against the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz and break down the standout moments and stats that have helped the Pels win five of their last seven games. Jim also gives a nod to his player of the week and previews which player he feels has a chance to stand out this week. Finally, the duo s...

On the latest Pelicans Podcast, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer talk about the Pels’ recent turnaround and Jordan Hawkins’ hot start. The two are also joined by NOLA.com Pelicans beat writer, Christian Clark, to discuss how the Pelicans are coming together and their long-term aspirations as a team. Christian also discusses his time covering New Orleans’ opponent tonight, the Denver Nuggets, and wh...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by TV analyst David Wesley to talk about the implications of the Pelicans' big win over the Dallas Mavericks. Jim and Joe also discuss Pelicans rookie guard Jordan Hawkins’ hot start and how crucial Herb Jones has been as they celebrate a stacked #WesternConferenceWednesday and...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss the Pelicans’ recent losses to the Rockets and Mavericks. They break down the reasons behind the team's struggles and the strength of opponents the Pels will continue to face as Jim gives his keys to weathering this tough stretch while the squad gets healthy.

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by WDSU’s Fletcher Mackel to discuss the NBA In-Season Tournament (along with the various new court and jersey designs). They'll break down what this Pelicans squad is capable of in the IST, what the level of excitement might be with the new wrinkles being added to the NBA this sea...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss the Pelicans’ recent play and the schedule ahead. They break down the state of the NBA Western Conference, who on the Pelicans squad has stepped up as the team is shorthanded, and how the Pelicans can succeed without their stars on the floor. Team Reporter Erin Summers also joins the po...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss the status of Pelicans guard CJ McCollum and how to fill the gap of his presence on the floor ahead of the Pelicans' tough upcoming schedule. Later, there's a listeners poll and players to watch for tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets as Jim and Joe discuss the continued...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer recap the Pelicans game against the Detroit Pistons, some of the standout players on the squad as of late, and look ahead to Saturday's opponent, the Atlanta Hawks. Daniel Sallerson (formerly of the Pelicans radio crew), now covers the Atlanta Hawks and joins the podcast to discuss the Hawks r...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss the Pelicans' loss to the Golden State Warriors and the absolutely jam-packed state of the NBA Western Conference. Later they take a peek ahead at tonight’s game against the OKC Thunder as Jim has an exclusive interview with new Pelicans addition Matt Ryan.

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Monday, October 30, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss the 2-0 Pelicans and the reasons behind their hot start. We'll look at the national chatter about the team and listen to locker room sound from the team regarding the play of Herb Jones. Later, the two look ahead to tonight's game against the Golden State Warriors as Jim gives his Pl...

On the latest New Orleans Pelicans Podcast from Friday, October 27, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by Marc Spears of ESPN and the Andscape. They discuss how gritty the path to the NBA Finals will be, the excitement level for the Pelicans and the rest of the Western Conference, and what the potential of this Pelicans team can be. Later, Joe and Jim break down the Pelicans' upcoming...

On the latest Pelicans Podcast on Wednesday, October 25, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by Michelle Beadle of the San Antonio Spurs broadcast team and FanDuel TV’s "Run It Back". She discusses the trajectory of the Spurs after the addition of generational talent Victor Wembanyama, the dog-eat-dog state of the Western Conference, what she hopes to see out of this Pelicans team...

On the latest Pelicans Podcast on Monday, October 23, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by The Athletic’s Will Guillory (@WillGuillory). Will covers the Pelicans as an NBA writer and is a homegrown New Orleanian. Together, they discuss the state of the NBA Western Conference, what Zion Williamson’s health means for the team, and how well-rounded this team looks as they gear up for the reg...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by Tatiana Lubanko and Christian Verde from the Pelicans social media team. The duo talked about their path to working in the NBA, their career experience, and insights about interacting with the Pelicans roster on a daily basis to capture content about the team. 

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by the voice of Pelicans Radio, Todd Graffagnini. They discuss the wrinkles they’ve seen ironed out with the team in the preseason, what can be cleaned up and what to already be excited about, and take a peek at the early regular season schedule as it looms.

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss what they’ve seen out of the Pelicans preseason roster, give updates on Naji Marshall and Trey Murphy’s injuries, and discuss the highs and lows we’ve seen out of the Pelicans thus far in preseason action. You’ll also hear from Head Coach Willie Green’s postgame presser, and a positive #JimRant t...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss last night’s preseason game against the Houston Rockets and what needs to be worked on moving forward. You’ll also hear postgame audio from head coach Willie Green and Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels. Joe and Jim also look ahead to the Pelicans game in Atlanta & discuss just how stacked the West...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer are joined by legendary TV play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers. Joel discusses his many years in the NBA as part of a myriad of different broadcasts, the relationships he’s built with the players and fans over the years, and what he sees in this iteration of the Pelicans that feels special. Joe and Jim...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss the excitement of the upcoming NBA preseason. They break down players and player dynamics to watch out for and storylines going into this preseason with audio from both Head Coach Willie Green and Trey Murphy. Later, Joe and Jim discuss player movement around the league and the ripple effect it cr...

On the New Orleans Pelicans Podcast for Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, Joe Cardosi and Jim Eichenhofer discuss the looming 2023-24 NBA season and what expectations and changes lie ahead. Later, the two are joined by Pelicans Equipment Manager David “Big Shot” Jovanovic to discuss his 30+ years of experience in the NBA, the player relationships and bonds he’s built over the years, and how meaningful those b...