Mike, Bobby, and Steve spoke to Saints kicker Charlie Smyth, who discussed his journey from playing Gaelic Football in Ireland to getting his opportunity in the NFL. Smyth discussed his work during the season to improve his mindset. He questioned if a kicker can make a 70-yard field goal in a live game.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): It’s the offseason, but the New Orleans Saints news is still coming hard and fast as they work to find their next head coach. There are a lot of hot takes these days, so let’s sift through a few and figure out the overreactions, underreactions and just straight-up good takes on the Saints these days.  

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Bobby and Mike spoke to a WWL listener about Mike McCarthy's tenure as an offensive coordinator in New Orleans. The guys highlighted McCarthy's history as a "quarterback whisperer." They also reviewed the Saints' interest in Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): A big name got scratched off the New Orleans Saints head coaching candidates list this week with Aaron Glenn committing to the Jets, so where does that leave the black & gold? In the latest episode of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest in the head coaching search from a snowy New Orleans, what comes next, why Alvin Kamara is backing Darren Rizzi and whether it matters, then we look ahead to the Senior Bowl and a busy upcoming draft season. 

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Will Burchfield, a Lions reporter for 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, joined Steve and Jeff. Burchfield previewed the Lions' upcoming playoff matchup with the Washington Commanders, highlighting Detroit head coach Dan Campbell. Burchfield projected the Saints to hire Lions DC Aaron Glenn. He also questioned Lions OC Ben Johnson's future as a potential first-time head coach.

Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joined Steve and Charlie. Nowak shared his thoughts on the Saints' head coaching search, Klint Kubiak's interest in the Seahawks' OC opening, and Sean Payton's comments about injuries.

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): Mickey Loomis finally talked to the media this week and hit on a variety of subjects, none more loaded than the search for the next Saints head coach. Should Mike McCarthy suddenly be a top target? Is Darren Rizzi a safety school pick? We’ll break down what Mickey had to say, the latest on the coaching search and a lot more. 

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From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints are one of six NFL teams currently trolling the waters for the next great head coach, but will they be the top option for anybody? We hear Bobby Hebert’s take, break down the candidates that have emerged so far and weigh where the Saints will land among contenders for the top HC names (not high).

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Steve and Jeff co-hosted the weekly "Saints Hour," recapping New Orleans' 5-12 campaign. The guys credited interim head coach Darren Rizzi for weathering the storm of a seven-game losing streak. They listened to audio from Saints RB Alvin Kamara and QB Derek Carr. Steve and Jeff interviewed WWL's Bobby Hebert and Matthew Paras, a Saints beat reporter for The Times-Picayune. Bobby previewed the Saints' coaching search, highlighting New Orleans' salary cap and roster issues. Paras shared his thoughts on free-agent coach Jon Gruden, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, and Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi.

Matthew Paras, a Saints beat reporter for The Times-Picayune, joined Steve and Jeff on the weekly "Saints Hour." Paras shared his thoughts on free-agent coach Jon Gruden, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, and Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi.