Saints Happy Hour

Kevin Nogle of The Phinsider stops by to break down the Dolphins 3-0 start. Kevin explains why Jeff Ireland got his contract extended, if Ryan Tannehill is a franchise QB, why the Miami run defense completely fell apart with out Paul Soliai, and if the offensive line can hold up on the road. Do the Dolphins miss Reggie Bush and do most Miami fans hate Nick Saban as much as Ralph's wife? Kevin wrap...

Kevin starts the podcast with an exclusive interview with Drew Brees about the hit Adrian Clayborn put on him which nearly broke Drew in half. Brees was so excited about the win he kind of sounded like WWE wrestler Roddy Piper. Andrew and Dave then join to discuss if Sean Payton made the right call going for it on fourth down before half time. They then beg Sean Payton to not give Mark Ingram carr...

Sander Philipse of Bucs Nation stops by to discuss the Bucs loss to the Jets, why Greg Schiano can't instill any discipline in Tampa, and why Josh Freeman has fallen completely apart. He then breaks down what the Bucs need to do to beat the Saints.   Kevin, Andrew, and Dave then join in and Kevin demands Ralph pay off a bet. Your ears will suffer and we apologize. Andrew is really excited about Jo...

It's Falcon Week! Before Ralph is joined by the regular crew, Dave Choate from The Falcoholic joins Ralph and Dave Cariello to break down everything Atlanta Falcons. From why the Saints-Falcons rivalry is better than its ever been, to questions in Atlanta's secondary, to what Stevan Jackson can do to be allowed to poop at the 50 yard line of the Georgia Dome Choate explains it all.   Kevin then jo...

Who the hell is Parys Haralson and how long can he stay healthy before his fate becomes like the rest of the Saints LBs? Kevin has the answer to why God hates the Saints LBs. Dave and Kevin join Ralph to recap the Saints win over the Texans. Kevin says it's not time to panic over Keenan Lewis and thinks Kenny Stills might be the Saints first Diva WR since Joe Horn. Ralph is worried about the offen...

Dave, Kevin, and Andrew join Ralph to laugh at the Raiders and revel in the seven sacks of Rob Ryan defense. Dave has already upped the 2013 win total to 12. Kevin gives in an in-depth play by play break down you'd expect from his viewing habits and explains why Seneca Wallace got cut. Andrew breaks down who will make the 53 man roster. Also guess who is either getting high or drinking a soda and...

Andrew and Dave join Ralph to recap the Chiefs game but first they mock him for losing the first taping of the show.  The boys then argue if the Saints will eventually play the young kids on defense. Andrew wonders why Sean Payton is still counting on Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith, and Roman Harper be the core of the defense. Will the Saints sign every veteran receiver they can locate? Are they not h...

Ralph's wife completely melted down over the Dolphins awful performance in the Hall of Fame Game so Andrew, Dave, Kevin, and Ralph discuss if they ever went crazy after a bad Saints preseason performance.  Dave wants Kenny Vaccaro to be hated by opposing teams and fans. Dave breaks down the WR signing of Steve Breaston. Oh and the boys say 'Breast' and laugh. Andrew explains why he hates the black...

The gang is all here for the first training camp edition. Dave is back and wonders if Scott Shanle might be the Saints savior at linebacker. Kevin needs Skype instructions, and Andrew is very close to being in full blow panic over the linebackers. He is so nervous he has already crapped his pants. The boys break down Kenny Vaccaro looking good the first week of camp, Mark Ingram injuring Saints de...

New Season, New Podcast! Now with better sound and Kick @#$ Open! Andrew Juge of the Saints Nation joins Ralph to preview training camp and wonders if they got Sean Payton drunk what would he say is the biggest worry heading into 2013.  They also try to figure out what are the keys to the Saints offense returning to 2011 form. Andrew breaks down the running game struggles and explains why depth at...

Reid Gilbert, author of Of Bread & Circuses, drops by the show to give you the best analyzing of Bounty Gate you will get anywhere. Before we get to 2013 Reid explains the mess that Roger Goodell dropped on the 2012 Saints. You'll learn a ton of stuff you didn't know about Bounty Gate like how Mike Cerullo was even more of a whack job than we all thought. How the NFL had even less evidence on the...

Andrew Juge and Kevin Held join Ralph to do a podcast with hardly any actual Saints news. It's July and that's a good thing. The boys wonder if the 2013 Patriots = 2012 Saints. Meaning experts and fans will think huge missing pieces won't matter. Plus random thoughts on the NFL. In actual Saints talk Ralph has talked himself into the awesomeness of the Ben Watson/Jimmy Graham tight end combo and A...

Gus Kattengell, host of THE SPORTS HANGOVER on 106.1 THE TICKET in New Orleans joins Ralph to talk about the passing of Kenny Wilkerson. Gus talks about how Kenny helped him become a great sideline reporter. He also discusses how its become even harder to get information than when he started as a reported. Gus also explains how fans crave info on the Saints yet hate 'negative' news. Gus then gives...

Kevin and Andrew join Ralph to discuss Bizarr-o Saints  Mt. Rushmore. Aaron Brooks makes but who else? You will just have to listen. The boys also then get to Round 2 of Kevin's potential intro music for his future wrestling career. Andrew pictures Kevin losing 30 pounds to intimidate his opponents.  It's the end of June and as long as Saints players aren't getting arrested we don't have much actu...

Andrew Juge and Kevin Held join Ralph to discuss the Atlanta SportsTalk hosts mocking Steve Gleason. Kevin thinks Then they discuss how ill informed NFL players are about who is actually good at football and use Jimmy Graham not being in the Top 100 players as exhibit  A. Kevin's rant involves Goodell, purses, and Dennis Pita. The boys then break down another bracket in the Tournament to decide Ir...

Andrew Juge and Kevin Held join Ralph to discuss the impact of Victor Butler's season ending injury. Andrew believes the loss of Butler might be the worst case scenario for the Saints pass rush. Ralph wonders if now the Saints pass rush is counting too heavily on Junior Galette. Andrew beats the drum for John Abraham and Kevin thinks Rob Ryan blaming the Saints run defense on bad scheme might not...

Andrew Juge and Kevin Held join Ralph to discuss why mini camp is totally useless as far as figuring out anything for the upcoming season. Ralph has a pretty solid theory on why Terron Armstead will start at tackle. Andrew explains why the Saints will need at least one of their young receivers to step up if the offense is to remain elite. Is the pass rush really any better? Andrew thinks Rob Ryan...

Andrew Dave and Kevin join Ralph to break down Joseph Morgan getting sloppy drunk and using his car as a bed. Dave explains his new video feature on CSC and why he sounds like James Earl Jones. Andrew also discusses how Mickey Loomis has quietly put the Saints in good salary cap shape and  the boys then begin the bracket to decide which entrance music Kevin 'Iron Eagle ' Held will use in his ring...

Ralph is joined by Dave and Andrew to discuss the Saints OTAs and the return of Sean Payton. Ralph could not be more excited for the Rob Ryan era. Andrew tries to figure out of Will Smith will be any good at linebacker. Are any linebackers worth more than a dollar? Dave is not pleased with the left tackle situation and all the options scare him. The guys make crazy predictions off one day of pract...

Dave, Ralph, Andrew and Kevin debate the four greatest players in Saints history and the four greatest non-players. Marques Colston or Joe Horn? Does Deuce make it? Plus a surprise entry in the non player category. And hookers....lots and lots and hookers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew, Dave and Kevin join Ralph to discuss Pro Football Focus ranking Drew Brees the 79th best player in 2012. Kevin tells Ralph to take his stat based logic and shove it because Brees isn't the 79th ranked anything. Dave explains how an article he wrote about Malcolm Jenkins' job being in jeopardy went sideways in the comment section. Andrew explains what all three safeties on the field at once...

Andrew Juge and Kevin 'Iron Eagle' Held join Ralph to review the draft. Andrew reminds everyone Pro Football Focus rated the Roman Harper and Malcolm Jenkins AS THE WORST TWO SAFETIES IN FOOTBALL so Kenny Vaccaro was definitely a need pick. Kevin reviews the Chris Ivory trade and then explains the difference between fun fat guy and sack of #@$ fat guy. He is also incredibly excited about the fashi...

The Draft Preview has everything to get you ready for Thursday including Rammstein, a Jim Mora rant, the anointing of Kevin Held as the wrestler 'Iron Eagle', and actual draft talk. Dave, Kevin, and Andrew start the show by ripping Ralph for wanting wide receiver Tavon Austin. Is the 2013 season opener most anticipated since Katrina game in 2006? Dave uses a lot of four letter words to describe hi...

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly looking to trade up. Ralph, Andrew and Kevin debate whether the Saints should accommodate them. Let's just say Andrew and Kevin's answer rhymes with duck bow. Kevin explains how the Saints signed of Seneca Wallace and let's just say it involves Rob Ryan and beer. Ralph gets the shakes thinking about Mickey Loomis drafting Manti Te'o. The boys try to figure out wh...

Dave, Andrew, and Kevin join Ralph to discuss the draft. Has drafting for need over best player been shown to be bad idea? Should the Saints trade down? Dave wonders if the Jason Smith signing means the Saints won't do anything major at left tackle. Kevin wants to trade down and drops giant words to describe it. Dave goes on an epic rant explaining why Devery Henderson will be on the roster in Sep...