Big Easy Sports Talk Podcast

Big Easy Sports Talk Podcast episodes:

• 07.18.2019

  Madden 20 Ratings - Saints Edition

  Jonathan and Nick discuss the Madden 20 player ratings released this week and how the New Orleans Saints players compare to rival teams. They also discuss the flaws of ratings players through weighted statistical attributes versus the eye test.

  
• 07.11.2019

  Pelicans Summer League and Free Agency Signings (Local Ep.18)

  Michael and Nick talk about the Pelicans new additions during the NBA free agency and how they fit into the team structure. They also discuss the Summer League success with first round draft picks Jaxson Hayes and Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and...

  
• 07.01.2019

  Pelicans sign Derrick Favors with Ben Dowsett

  Ben Dowsett, Forbes Sports writer and Host of the Sharp Notes Podcast, joins Michael Pellissier to talk about the Pelicans recent sign/trade for former Utah Jazz player Derrick Favors.

  
• 06.29.2019

  Pelicans BEST NBA Free Agency Fits (Local Ep.17)

  Jonathan and Nick joined Michael on the latest podcast to discuss the best potential free agency fits for the New Orleans Pelicans.

  
• 06.24.2019

  Local Ep. 16 - Pelicans Draft Picks Review with Richard Stayman

  Michael and Nick sit down with Richard Stayman again from mavsdraft.com to talk about the New Orleans Pelicans 2019 drafted players.

  
• 06.20.2019

  NBA Draft Eve Q&A With Michael Pellissier

  Michael does a Q&A as the Pelicans are set to enter the NBA Draft

  
• 06.17.2019

  Local Ep. 15 - Pelicans Draft Analysis

  Michael and Nick discuss the upcoming NBA draft with NBA draft analysis Richard Stayman from mavsdraft.com. They discuss the first round NBA prospects and their potentials. You can follow Richard on Twitter @Mavs Draft.

  
• 06.16.2019

  Anthony Davis TRADED - Immediate Reaction (Local Ep. 14)

  Nick and Michael give their immediate reactions to the Blockbuster trade, sending New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis to the L.A. Lakers in exchange for Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and three 1st round picks.

  
• 06.14.2019

  Local Ep. 13 - Anthony Davis Trade Buzz

  Michael makes sense of the recent uptick in Anthony Davis trade rumors circulating around the NBA. Nick asks Michael to evaluate the projected framework of deals from the front runners for AD: the Lakers and Celtics. Michael picks his favorite...

  
• 06.13.2019

  WR/TE Rankings – BEST Fantasy Football

  Nick and Jonathan discuss the FantasyPros early rankings for the wide receiver and tight end positions. Nick discusses who is too high and too low based on where they are currently ranked on the site. They also discuss the importance...

  
• 06.05.2019

  QB/RB Rankings - BEST Fantasy Football

  Nick and Jonathan discuss the FantasyPros early rankings for the quarterback and running back positions. Nick discusses who is too high and too low based on where they are currently ranked on the site. Next podcast will complete the...

  
• 05.31.2019

  Anthony Ranaudo Talks LSU Baseball and His New Podcast

  Former LSU Baseball College World Series Winner Anthony Ranaudo joined the podcast this week to talk LSU Baseball and his new podcast!

  
• 05.24.2019

  Local Ep. 12: Hoop-Ball Founder AARON BRUSKI Joins Us to Talk Pelicans / NBA

  NBA Analyst and Fantasy Basketball Expert, Aaron Bruski, is our special guest interview on this week's podcast. Michael and Nick get his thoughts on the Pelicans new direction, including in-depth remarks on VP of Basketball Ops David Griffin, new GM...

  
• 05.22.2019

  Jay Da Wizard: "Black and Gold" Rapper Talks Saints Football and Music

  Jay Da Wizard, the artist behind the "Black and Gold: Old Town Road Remix", joins the Big Easy Sports Talk Podcast to talk about the NOLA No-Call, his music ventures, and his love for the city of New Orleans.

  
• 05.17.2019

  Local Episode 11: Pelicans Win the NBA Lottery and Zion Williamson

  Michael and Nick celebrate the Pelicans landing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Lottery and the opportunity to select Zion Williamson. We dissect the Duke superstar's game and project the massive impact he could have on the New Orleans...

  
• 05.13.2019

  MICHAEL MAUTI INTERVIEW - BIG EASY SPORTS TALK PODCAST

  Former Saints, Vikings, and Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti joins the Big Easy Sports Talk Podcast to give an exclusive interview talking about his journey on and of the field. From 3 ACL tears, to Ulcerative Colitis, Michael discusses how...

  
• 05.11.2019

  Local Episode 10: Saints Draft, NBA Lottery, Kentucky Derby

  Michael previews the Pelicans month as we look forward to the NBA Lottery; Nick evaluates the Saints draft selections; and the guys make sense of the Kentucky Derby controversy.

  
• 05.01.2019

  B.E.S.T. Local Episode #9 - NFL Draft Recap, Mock Draft Success, and Pelicans' Aaron Nelson

  Nick goes through Round 1, pick-by-pick, citing surprises, hits and misses; how the Titans' pick brought up a necessary discussion about domestic violence in the NFL; How did Nick's Mock Draft stack up against the experts? The guys analyze how mock...

  
• 04.24.2019

  2019 BEST NFL Mock Draft - First Round

  Nick Guarisco and Jonathan Dixon break down the Big Easy Sports Talk NFL first round mock draft for 2019. They discuss each pick from 1 to 32, and give insight on where certain players may or may not go. Nick...

  
• 04.18.2019

  Local Episode #8: Pelicans Hire David Griffin, NBA Playoffs/MVP, and the NFL Draft Mock Draft Consensus Review

  Michael briefs us on the hiring of Pelicans new hire David Griffin and the offseason challenges he faces; Michael and Nick discuss the NBA Lottery and NBA Playoffs, including changing style of play and first round upsets, and who they...

  
• 04.14.2019

  Lorenda Phillips (Retired from Sports) Interview

  For our very first B.E.S.T. Interview, we sit down with Lorenda Phillips from Retired from Sports, a transition coach for athletes from the Pros to beyond the game. She assists current and retired players from the the NFL, MLB, NHL,...

  
• 04.09.2019

  2019 NFL Mock Draft - Episode 1: Mocking Process, Top QBs, LSU's Top Prospects, and Need-To-Know Info on the Draft Class

  Nick goes in-depth on key parts of his process for mocking the draft, including what makes him more accurate at predicting Round 1 than draft experts; Piano Man gets Nick to identifies landing spots for the draft's top QB prospects...

  
• 04.03.2019

  Local Episode 7: The NFL's New Pass Interference Rule, Saints' Jared Cook and Marcus Sherels signings, Pelicans Breakout Christian Wood, and Whether Gronk is First Ballot HOF

  The guys scrutinize the new pass interference rule in the NFL, which was of course inspired by the "Nola No-Call"; Nick breaks down what to expect from the Saints new free agent additions - TE Jared Cook and KR/PR Marcus...

  
• 03.26.2019

  Local Episode 6: Elfrid Payton Triple Doubles, Pelican's Tanking, NBA Prospects, and MJ versus LeBron

  Michael and Nick analyze whether Elfrid Payton’s triple doubles are meaningful and discuss how the final games of the Pelicans’ season impact their lottery odds. They list some of the top NBA draft prospects who are still playing in the...

  
• 03.21.2019

  NFL Free Agency Podcast: Saints Free Agency Activity, Best and Worst Moves of NFL Free Agency, and Breaking Down the Movement of Stars like Odell Beckham, Le’Veon Bell, and Antonio Brown.

  Piano Man makes his first podcast appearance, joining Nick, to throw down all things NFL Free Agency. They analyze all the Saints moves, discuss impact of Mark Ingram leaving and Max Unger retiring, evaluate big names like Odell Beckham and...

  
• 03.12.2019

  Local Episode 5: NFL Combine Recap, LSU’s Draft Prospects, Pelicans Shutting It Down, and Your B.E.S.T. Questions!

  Local Episode 4: The guys provide everything you need to know about the NFL Combine; there’s a great discussion on whether the drills actually translate to the next level, and Nick recaps combine winners, and LSU prospects’ performances; Michael talks...

  
• 02.28.2019

  Local Episode 4: Pelicans Young Guns, Saints Running Backs Breakdown, and B.E.S.T. Questions!

  Michael focuses on the Pelicans’ future with a great conversation on player development; Nick breaks down Saints’ Running Backs Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram in our “State of the Franchise” positional analysis; and the guys debate this week’s BEST Questions,...

  
• 02.20.2019

  Local Episode 3: Pelicans GM Dell Demps Fired, Saints Offensive Line Breakdown, and B.E.S.T. Questions!

  Michael and Nick cover the firing of Pelicans GM Dell Demps, recapping the best and worst moves during his tenure; Is head coach Alvin Gentry next on the chopping block?; Nick breaks down the Saints’ Offensive Line in the first...

  
• 02.14.2019

  Local Episode 2: NBA Forces Pelicans to Play AD, Quick Preview of Saints Offseason, New Pelicans Players, and Your B.E.S.T. Questions

  Local Episode 2: Michael and Nick scrutinize the anti-tanking rule in the NBA and how it’s applied to the Pelicans wanting to shut down Anthony Davis; Nick previews the Saints offseason; and both guys answer this week’s BEST Questions, which...

  
• 02.12.2019

  Episode 1: Anthony Davis trade, NOLA No-Call, Mailbag

  Local Episode 1: Nick Guarisco and Michael Pellissier dive into Anthony Davis trade talks, react to the NOLA No-Call and Commissioner Goodell’s silence, and answer your “B.E.S.T. Questions” !