Dattitude with Jim Derry

Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to discuss the craziness going on in the New Orleans sports world this weekend and into next week, as the Pelicans are set to tipoff Game 3 at the Smoothie King Center against the Phoenix Suns, the Saints have two picks in next week's NFL Draft and the Zurich Classic continues at TPC Louisiana.

Zach Ewing chats with Jim on a special Wednesday edition of Dattitude to discuss the big victory by the New Orleans Pelicans over the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series. Also, we preview the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Gus Kattengell of ESPN Radio New Orleans and host of The Sports Hangover joins Dattitude to talk about the incredible - and improbable - run the New Orleans Pelicans have gone on since starting the season 1-12 and 3-16. Can they pull off a shocker against the Clippers on Friday? Does it matter? What's up with Zion? ... And finally, we bring back our old friend, David D-Squared Ducorbier to get his take - as only he can give - on the USFL's opening weekend and the (re)debut of the New Orleans Breakers.

Saints beat writer for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate Amie Just talks with Jim about the team's big trade earlier this week with the Philadelphia Eagles, the free-agent signings of Taco Charlton and Justin Evans. And the big question: Is Tyrann Mathieu coming home to New Orleans?

We talked to former Kansas great Danny Manning moments after the Jayhawks won the NCAA men's basketball national championship in historic comeback fashion over North Carolina, We also hear from Coach Bill Self, Kansas forward Christian Braun and Tar Heels guard Caleb Love. Then, Uncle Big Nick joins Dattitude to share his betting strategy for The Masters this weekend.

Coach K finishing his career in the Final Four - could we have written a better script with the Blue Devils playing for a title along with blue bloods North Carolina, Kansas and Villanova here in New Orleans for the weekend? Former Duke and Salmen High standout Chris Duhon joins Dattitude to talk about his time playing for Coach K and what the players are feeling heading into the national semifinals.

Since the announcement Deshaun Watson was going to Cleveland, it was fairly evident the New Orleans Saints would re-sign quarterback Jameis Winston. Yet, many Who Dats seem disappointed. Why? We don't get it. We talk about that with sports columnist Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune, and we get into the craziness of the NCAA basketball tournament and who might be coming to New Orleans for the Final Four with bet.NOLA.com's Zach Ewing.

Is Deshaun Watson going to pick the Saints or the Falcons? How much is his recent past weighing on your opinion on whether you want him to be the face of your favorite NFL franchise? How much have the teams' brass delved into his past? Why is the decision taking so long? Why has social media gone bonkers over this? We delve into all this and more with sports columnist Jeff Duncan on Dattitude, Episode 60.

Doug Mouton, sports director for WWL-TV joins Dattitude to discus the return of Major League Baseball, LSU basketball as we head toward Selection Sunday, the state of the New Orleans Pelicans and who might be quarterback for the Saints next fall.

After a brief break, Dattitude is back with David Grubb of the Hard In The Paint podcast to talk about LSU basketball and where the New Orleans Pelicans stand. Is Zion coming back, and how good are CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram together? Jim shares his thoughts on Calvin Ridley and the Russell Wilson trade. And lastly, Uncle Big Nick stays hot in golf betting and shares his secrets on this weekend's Players Championship.

A special Dattitude, Episode 57, with the greatest player ever to wear No. 57 in the NFL - Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson - joining the show to talk about the old days, the Super Bowl and how the game has changed most. Also, ESPN's Mike Triplett comes on to talk about the Saints' latest coaching moves and the possible QBs next season. NOLA.com's Devin Jackson discusses his betting strategies.

Jeff Duncan, sports columnist for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, joins Dattitude to rehash the Super Bowl and the "controversial" ending and to share his thoughts on Dennis Allen and the Saints' future. Uncle Big Nick wraps up the show to let us in on his little secret on how he has been so successful as of late with golf betting.

Mike Detillier, football analyst extraordinaire of WWL Radio, comes on Dattitude to share his thoughts on Sean Payton, Dennis Allen and the Alvin Kamara situation. He also talks about Joe Burrow and the Super Bowl and the fast start by Brian Kelly at LSU. We wrap it up with Jim and his Friday Friends making their picks for Sunday's big game.

Jam-packed show with plenty of football news, as NFL media ambassador Trey Wingo of Caesars Sportsbook joins Dattitude to discuss the Dennis Allen hiring, the Alvin Kamara arrest and all things Super Bowl. Also, Adam Chernoff of covers.com is on for an outstanding segment to share his professional viewpoint on ways to bet the big game.

Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to discuss the Saints coaching search, where the team stands and who the leading candidates are. Also, we talk about the Brian Flores situation, and Uncle Big Nick comes on to share his betting philosophies on golf and Super Bowl props.

WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton joins Dattitude to talk about how the Saints coaching search is going and the NFL championship weekend. Who is gonna win Super Bowl 56? And Jim has a little bragging to do, as well as a couple personal moments to share.

The Saints coaching search is getting amped up with names beginning to surface, and it's time to make our NFL picks for the weekend for the upcoming AFC and NFC championship games on Sunday. You can make those picks on your live betting mobile apps, which went live Friday morning.

The top moments from Sean Payton's retirement press conference on Tuesday (Jan. 25), as we get a little glimpse inside the man who brought the Saints franchise to new heights throughout his 16-year journey in New Orleans.

Jeff Duncan joins the show to discuss the elephant in the room: Is Sean Payton really pondering retirement or some time away from the game? How serious are these rumors, and what would it mean for the team if he steps down? We get into that, Eli Apple's disdain for the city of New Orleans and the crazy NFL playoffs.

Jim is ready for his favorite weekend of the year, as the NFL Divisional Round and its four games are set to kickoff Saturday and Sunday. Dave 'D-Squared' Ducorbier joins Dattitude, as he and Jim offer their best picks of the weekend. They also share Uncle Big Nick's picks, who is a little under the frigid weather.

Zach Ewing, sports betting director at bet.nola.com, joins Dattitude for a fun, spirited debate about some of the coaching decisions and poor officiating in NFL wild-card weekend. We also talk about going for it on fourth down, 2-point conversions and "common sense."

It's the first weekend of NFL playoff football, and D Squared and Uncle Big Nick make their weekly appearances to make their picks with Jim. Also, we talk a little LSU and Pelicans basketball and try to get past our hum-drums with the Saints done for the season.

LSU legendary men's basketball coach Dale Brown joins Dattitude to share stories with Jim on a range of topics, including having the PMAC court named in his honor, the recruiting of Shaq, his early days, great Tigers teams and more.

Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins a somber Monday Dattitude to discuss the abrupt end to the Saints' season and where the team goes from here. Also, Jeff and Jim share their thoughts on tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia. In Derry's Dime, Jim reminds us, it could be a whole lot worse for Who Dats.

Jim offers his outlook on Saints - Falcons and the Black and Gold's chances of making the playoffs. Also, Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick stop by for their weekly 5-Star Friday picks for Week 18 of the NFL and the National Championship Game on Monday night.

Mike Triplett of ESPN joins Dattitude to discuss where the Saints are heading into their do-or-die game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and the team's chances on making the playoffs. Also, Jim shares his thoughts on the LSU men's basketball team after their comeback win vs. Kentucky and the Tigers' football team after the Texas Bowl loss to Kansas State.

Saints beat reporter Amie Just joins Dattitude to talk about the team's 18-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers that kept their playoff chances intact. In “Derry’s Dime,” Jim focuses on the man who has maybe done his best job in a decade and a half at the helm as the team keeps “Stayin’ Alive.”

Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to reflect on the passing of NFL icon John Madden and offers his take on the Saints' Monday night loss to the Miami Dolphins and the playoff chances for the team. In Derry's Dime, Jim talks about unrealistic fans and tributes Madden. Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick round it out with their weekly '5-Star Picks.'

Former Times-Picayune sports writer - and Jim's broadcast partner for the past 7 years - Jim Rapier joins Dattitude to discuss all the pieces involved in the Monday night puzzle to be, as the Saints take on the Dolphins. How will Ian Book fare in his first NFL start? What are the Saints’ playoff chances if they defeat the Miami Dolphins tonight, and what are they if they lose?

It's Christmas, so we offer an early present by moving '5-Star Friday' to Wednesday, as Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick come on with Scrooge McDerry to offer their best picks of the holiday week.

Sports columnist Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to discuss where the Saints' 9-0 shutout victory over the Tampa Bay Bucs ranks on the improbable wins list in team lore. In Derry's Dime, Jim thinks along the same lines as Jeff.

Zach Ewing, Sports Betting Director at bet.nola.com, comes on the show to discuss analytics in football and how it affects in-game decisions. We also preview Saints-Bucs and look to the College Bowl Season. Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick join Jim for their weekly '5-Star Friday.'

It's Early Signing Day, and we talk to Amorion Walker of Ponchatoula, who flipped from Notre Dame to Michigan. Also, Coach Hank Tierney says he is 'definitely leaning toward shutting it down' after winning his 300th career game and making it to 5A state title game. Jim goes through the LSU early signees and shares his thoughts on Saints-Bucs.

FOX-8's Garland Gillen joins Jim to discuss the Saints' 30-9 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday to break a 5-game losing streak and their chances at a playoff spot. Also, we talk about recruiting with the Early Signing Day coming up on Wednesday and how LSU is doing.

Doug Mouton, Sports Director at WWL-TV, joins Jim to share his thoughts on Saints-Jets and the outlook for the Black and Gold the rest of the way. Also, Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick come on for '5-Star Friday' to make their weekly picks with the host.

Seven of the nine LHSAA state football championships will be played this weekend, and Jim breaks a few of those down with Holy Cross coach Nick Saltaformaggio, including Easton vs. Westgate in 4A and Ponchatoula vs. Zachary in 5A. We also talk about Jesuit's tough loss in Division I, and St. Charles coach Wayne Stein tells the amazing story of how his Comets made it through Ida all the way to a Division III title over football powerhouse Lafayette Christian Academy.

Jim asked for Taysom Hill and got him, but did it make a difference? Jeff Duncan joins Dattitude to share his thoughts and break down the 27-17 loss, and in Derry’s Dime, Jim says no one can deny at least the game was more fun to watch. We wrap up “5-Star Friday” with Uncle Big Nick’s best bets of the weekend.

Jim shares his thoughts on the Brian Kelly hire at LSU, and Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune and New Orleans Advocate comes on to give his take. The duo also gives us a Saints-Cowboys preview and if Taysom Hill can inject life into this offense. We wrap up the show with Conductor Dave's weekly visit, as we make predictions on the week's biggest NFL games.

WWL Radio's Mike Detillier shares some great stories about the Saints past, including vignettes on Hank Stram, Bobby Hebert and the Jim Haslett days. Also, he talks about what Coach O might do next.

Jeff Duncan reviews the Saints' excruciating loss on Thanksgiving to the Buffalo Bills, and says the time has come to make a change at QB. In Derry's Dime, Jim asks, 'Is there something we should know?' And Uncle Big Nick wraps up the episode hoping to remain hot with his '5-Star Picks' for the weekend.

Mike Detillier of WWL Radio joins Jim to discuss the Saints chances against Buffalo on Thanksgiving night and how the LSU coaching search is going. Is it possible we find out Coach O’s replacement by the beginning of next week? Lastly, Conductor Dave comes on early on this holiday week to make his weekly NFL picks in competition against Jim for absolutely no prizes whatsoever and to toot his Choo Choo train horn.

Fletcher Mackel of WDSU joins Dattitude on Monday to discuss the Saints' third straight loss - this time to the Philadelphia Eagles. In Derry's Dime, Jim takes no pleasure in saying "I told you so," and wonders if there will be any change at the most important position on the team in the near future.

Jim previews the Saints at Eagles game on Sunday and whether the Black and Gold can break the two-game losing streak. Also, Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick join the show to make their weekly picks.

FOX-8 sports anchor Juan Kincaid helps answer how the Saints fix their problems, Jim asks, 'Is the Eagles game a must win?' We also talk about the issues with the Pelicans and who will be the next LSU football coach.

Sports columnist Jeff Duncan comes on the show to discuss the problems the Saints had in their 23-21 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. And Jim says forget the refs and the missed extra points - the biggest problem the Saints have is easy to spot.

Jim talks about the bet.nola.com Sports Betting 101 show on Thursday and the Ravens-Dolphins game. He also previews the Saints at Titans game. He then gets into his weekly picks segments with Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick on '5-Star Friday.'

Saints beat writer Amie Just joins the show to talk about the possibility of Odell Beckham Jr. signing with his hometown team and who will play quarterback. Also, WGNO-TV sports director Ed Daniels talks 30 years of Friday Night Football and the upcoming prep playoffs, as well as the Saints and LSU. Eric Richey wraps up Dattitude to discuss all the great things going on at Varsity Sports Now and Wednesday's Prep Playoffs Pairings Show.

Jim has the Monday blues after the Saints 27-25 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He shares his thoughts and brings on Garland Gillen of FOX-8 sports to discuss Sunday's game, the LSU narrow loss at Alabama and the woes of the New Orleans Pelicans. Jim also goes through the wacky Week 9 of the NFL and all the upsets.

Jim previews the Saints-Falcons game, and gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr. and the Thursday Night Football game. Also, he brings in Conductor Dave and Uncle Big Nick for their weekend football picks.

Seriously, will Michael Thomas and Zion Williamson play significant roles for their teams here in New Orleans ever again? It's a legitimate question. Jim gives his unfiltered take on both, and David Grubb comes on to discuss at length, as well as the CFB playoff rankings. And later, bet.nola.com Sports Betting Director Zach Ewing talks about the new sportsbook at Harrahs and local betting scene.