SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert
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Zion: New Orleans is home for me, and I want to be here long-term
Triple Option: Paul Skenes, NBA tanking, & NBA expansion
Freshman DT Deuce Geralds is "all over the place" for LSU at Spring football
Mike D's Notebook: The NFL already knew about Reuben Bain's off-the-field situation
Full Show 4/10/2026: LSU baseball at Ole Miss Rebels
On today's show, Steve Geller and Charlie Long make the case as to why the NBA needs to get rid of its lottery draft system. Then, Steve and Charlie have on Nick Baumgardner, a senior writer & NFL draft analyst at The Athletic, to talk about the New Orleans Saints' options at #8 and more on the NFL draft. and Scott Sanders, former MLB pitcher, to preview LSU baseball at Ole Miss.
Love it or hate it, the NBA lottery draft system isn't going away anytime soon
This hour, Steve Geller and Charlie Long make the case as to why the NBA needs to get rid of its lottery draft system. Then, Nick Baumgardner, a senior writer & NFL draft analyst at The Athletic, joins the show to talk about the New Orleans Saints' options at #8 and more on the NFL draft.
Full Show 4-9-26: What's the buzz we're hearing two weeks away from the start of the NFL Draft?
Mike and Charlie discussed the latest intel about the 2026 NFL Draft with two weeks remaining until the first round. The guys spoke to Chris Gordy, the host of the Locked on SEC podcast, and Lance Zierlein, an NFL Network analyst. Steve and Charlie interviewed Joe Healy, an SEC reporter for D1Baseball.com, about LSU's weekend series against Ole Miss. They also went "Around the NFC South," interviewing Anish Shroff, the voice of the Carolina Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and JC Allen, a Tampa Bay reporter for Bucs Gameday, about the division's options in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Hour 1: An early run on offensive tackles COULD help the Saints at pick 8
Mike and Charlie discussed the latest intel about the 2026 NFL Draft with two weeks remaining until the first round. Chris Gordy, the host of the Locked on SEC podcast, joined Sports Talk. Gordy shared his thoughts on former LSU CB Mansoor Delane, Lane Kiffin's Spring practice sessions, Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge, and LSU baseball's matchup against Ole Miss.
Hour 2: Mansoor Delane would be a "terrific" fit in the Saints' young secondary
Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about LSU CB Mansoor Delane, a top prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lance Zierlein, an NFL Network analyst, joined Sports Talk. Zierlein broke down the best position groups in the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting safety, edge rusher, and interior offensive line. Zierlein also shared his thoughts on LSU CB Mansoor Delane, the top wide receivers in the draft, and surprise "slide" candidates. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: Has Adam Silver had a good idea to "fix" the NBA's tanking issues yet? NOPE
Steve and Charlie slammed the reports about the NBA's "solutions" to a major tanking problem. Joe Healy, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk. Healy broke down LSU's weekend series matchup against Ole Miss. He also shared his thoughts on Casan Evans, Cade Arrambide, Zach Yorke, and the rest of the SEC. Steve and Charlie discussed the national reports surrounding the Pelicans' commitment to Zion Williamson.
Hour 4: Around the NFC South: What is the rest of the division looking at in the draft?
Steve and Charlie went "Around the NFC South," interviewing Anish Shroff, the voice of the Carolina Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and JC Allen, a Tampa Bay reporter for Bucs Gameday, about the division's options in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Many Bucs fans are NOT happy that Todd Bowles is back and Mike Evans is gone
JC Allen, a Tampa Bay reporter for Bucs Gameday, joined Sports Talk. Allen discussed the Buccaneers' strange offseason leading into the 2026 NFL Draft.
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham wants to "lift the bottom" of the roster
D. Orlando Ledbetter, a Falcons beat reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Sports Talk. Ledbetter discussed the Falcons' offseason question marks with the 2026 NFL Draft quickly approaching.
The Panthers are going to continue reinforcing the trenches in this draft
Anish Shroff, the voice of the Carolina Panthers, joined Sports Talk. Shroff broke down the Panthers' options in the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting the team's needs.
Joe Dumars and the Pelicans want to EXTEND Zion Williamson?
Steve and Charlie discussed the national reports surrounding the Pelicans' commitment to Zion Williamson.
What should you expect from LSU baseball's weekend series against Ole Miss?
Joe Healy, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk. Healy broke down LSU's weekend series matchup against Ole Miss. He also shared his thoughts on Casan Evans, Cade Arrambide, Zach Yorke, and the rest of the SEC.
Triple Option: UFL expansion, David Bailey vs. Arvell Reese, & Draft attendees
Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve reported on the UFL's upcoming expansion to 10 teams. Charlie discussed the updated odds for the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mike reviewed the list of players attending the first night of the draft.
Lance Zierlein: Mansoor Delane is a top-three player in the 2026 NFL Draft
Lance Zierlein, an NFL Network analyst, joined Sports Talk. Zierlein broke down the best position groups in the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting safety, edge rusher, and interior offensive line. Zierlein also shared his thoughts on LSU CB Mansoor Delane, the top wide receivers in the draft, and surprise "slide" candidates.
Could Mansoor Delane finally end the streak of the Saints not drafting LSU players?
Chris Gordy, the host of the Locked on SEC podcast, joined Sports Talk. Gordy shared his thoughts on former LSU CB Mansoor Delane, Lane Kiffin's Spring practice sessions, Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge, and LSU baseball's matchup against Ole Miss.
Full Show 4-8-26: Jeremiah Fears had his "arrival" moment in the NBA last night
Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' decision to pick up the fifth-year option on DT Bryan Bresee and Falcons RT Kaleb McGary's retirement. The guys spoke to Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, and David Bearman, the host of Betting with Bearman. Steve and Charlie recapped LSU baseball's loss to Bethune-Cookman and the Pelicans' victory over the Jazz. They also interviewed Jake Madison, the host of the Locked on Pelicans podcast, and John Eads, a sports reporter for WAFB.
Hour 1: The Saints picked up the fifth-year option on "inconsistent" DT Bryan Bresee
Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' decision to pick up the fifth-year option on DT Bryan Bresee and Falcons RT Kaleb McGary's retirement. Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair shared his thoughts on Will Wade's return to LSU's basketball program, the start of Spring football under head coach Lane Kiffin, and LSU baseball's inconsistent play.
Hour 2: Pelicans PG Jeremiah Fears has crashed through the rookie wall
Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the Pelicans. David Bearman, the host of Betting with Bearman, joined Sports Talk. Bearman broke down the upcoming Masters Tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Justin Rose, and Patrick Reed. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: Jeremiah Fears put on a show for the Pelicans' last home game of the year
Steve and Charlie recapped LSU baseball's loss to Bethune-Cookman and the Pelicans' victory over the Jazz. Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Madison broke down the Pelicans' victory over the Utah Jazz, highlighting Jeremiah Fears' historic performance. He also previewed the Pelicans' offseason questions around Zion Williamson and their head coaching situation. Steve and Charlie listened to Jeremiah Fears' media availability after the Pelicans' victory over the Jazz.
Hour 4: LSU baseball is a bipolar team right now
Steve and Charlie spoke to John Eads, a sports reporter for WAFB, about LSU baseball's inconsistencies. Eads shared his thoughts on Zach Yorke, Steven Milam, Casan Evans, and the Tigers' upcoming series against Ole Miss. Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's media availability before the Tigers' trip to Oxford, Mississippi.
Jay Johnson thinks Ole Miss has the best pitching staff LSU has faced
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's media availability before the Tigers' trip to Oxford, Mississippi.
LSU has consistently played up and down to its competition this year
John Eads, a sports reporter for WAFB, joined Sports Talk. Eads broke down LSU baseball's inconsistencies after the Tigers' loss to Bethune-Cookman. Eads also shared his thoughts on Zach Yorke, Steven Milam, Casan Evans, and the Tigers' upcoming series against Ole Miss.
Fears: I've learned a lot throughout my rookie season
Steve and Charlie listened to Jeremiah Fears' media availability after the Pelicans' victory over the Jazz.
A Zion Williamson divorce is what the Pelicans SHOULD do, BUT...
Jake Madison, the host of the "Locked on Pelicans" podcast, joined Sports Talk. Madison broke down the Pelicans' victory over the Utah Jazz, highlighting Jeremiah Fears' historic performance. He also previewed the Pelicans' offseason questions around Zion Williamson and their head coaching situation.
Triple Option: Thunder and Lightning, Jeremiah Fears, & Spurs
Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike remembered the first version of "Thunder and Lightning" for the Saints. Steve praised the offensive explosion of Pelicans PG Jeremiah Fears. Charlie reviewed the Spurs' ridiculous rise up the Western Conference standings.
Is Jon Rahm a good pick to win the 2026 Masters Tournament?
David Bearman, the host of Betting with Bearman, joined Sports Talk. Bearman broke down the upcoming Masters Tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Justin Rose, and Patrick Reed.
Trust Will Wade to find the talent to make LSU competitive very soon
Chris Blair, the voice of the LSU Tigers, joined Sports Talk. Blair shared his thoughts on Will Wade's return to LSU's basketball program, the start of Spring football under head coach Lane Kiffin, and LSU baseball's inconsistent play.
Full Show 4-7-26: Lane Kiffin has been VERY impressed by LSU freshman DL Richard Anderson
Mike and Charlie discussed Lane Kiffin's press conference comments, Kim Mulkey's recruiting splash, and Michigan's National Championship victory over UConn. Mike spoke to James Trawick, the Hondo Rodeo Fest CEO, and Jay Cicero, the President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, about the upcoming Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans. Mike and Charlie broke down the 2026 NFL Draft. Zack Nagy, an LSU writer for Sports Illustrated, reported on the Tigers' Spring football practice sessions. Steve and Charlie interviewed Pelicans reporter Oleh Kosel about New Orleans' final stretch of the regular season.
Hour 1: Michigan's National Championship victory over UConn was a slugfest
Mike and Charlie discussed Lane Kiffin's press conference comments, Kim Mulkey's recruiting splash, and Michigan's National Championship victory over UConn. Mike spoke to James Trawick, the Hondo Rodeo Fest CEO, and Jay Cicero, the President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, about the upcoming Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans.
Hour 2: Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq could be a top-10 pick, but not for the Saints
Mike and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the 2026 NFL Draft. Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down his observations from the Tigers' Spring football practice sessions, highlighting Richard Anderson, Jordan Ross, and the Tigers' new-look group of wide receivers. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: With James Borrego likely out, who's in the lead to be the Pelicans' next coach?
Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter covering the Pelicans, joined Sports Talk. He previewed New Orleans' final stretch of the season and the team's upcoming coaching search. Steve and Charlie previewed LSU baseball's test against Bethune-Cookman.
Triple Option: LSU baseball, Carnell Tate, and Chris Bell
Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve previewed LSU baseball's matchup against Bethune-Cookman. Charlie and Mike discussed the Saints' upcoming visits with WR prospects Carnell Tate and Chris Bell.
LSU DL Richard Anderson can be a special player, but he has to keep his weight down
Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down his observations from the Tigers' Spring football practice sessions, highlighting Richard Anderson, Jordan Ross, and the Tigers' new-look group of wide receivers.
Lane Kiffin is NOT a fan of the SEC's ninth conference game
Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin's comments about the SEC's ninth conference game.
What should you know about the upcoming Hondo Rodeo Fest in the Superdome?
Mike spoke to James Trawick, the Hondo Rodeo Fest CEO, and Jay Cicero, the President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, about the upcoming Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans.
Full Show 4-6-26: Mike Malone filling North Carolina's coaching vacancy is a major surprise
Mike and Charlie discussed Mike Malone's decision to take the North Carolina basketball coaching job. The guys interviewed Coach Scott Spinelli, a college basketball analyst, and Rene Nadeau, a writer at Crescent City Sports. Coach Spinelli broke down the National Championship Game between Michigan and UConn. Nadeau reviewed the Pelicans' loss to the Orlando Magic, previewed the Saints' options in the 2026 NFL Draft, and reported on LSU football's Spring practice sessions.
Could a major injury drop Louisville WR Chris Bell to the third round?
Rene Nadeau, a writer at Crescent City Sports, joined Sports Talk. Nadeau reviewed the Pelicans' loss to the Orlando Magic, previewed the Saints' options in the 2026 NFL Draft, and reported on LSU football's Spring practice sessions.
Spinelli: UConn and Michigan have contrasting styles in tonight's National Championship
Coach Scott Spinelli, a college basketball analyst, joined Sports Talk. Coach Spinelli discussed Mike Malone's decision to head to North Carolina. He also broke down the National Championship Game between Michigan and UConn.
Full Show 4-2-26: Will Wade rediscovered his love for basketball
Mike and Charlie interviewed LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer and Mark Cook, a chief scout for the NBA. Schroyer discussed his new role in the Tigers' athletic department and praised LSU head basketball coach Will Wade. Cook broke down the NCAA Tournament's Final Four and Victor Wembanyama's case for NBA MVP. Mike and Charlie also spoke to Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked on Saints podcast. Jeff and Charlie interviewed Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, and Jeff Palermo, the sports director for the Louisiana Radio Network.
Hour 1: What is Heath Schroyer's official role in LSU's athletic department?
Mike and Charlie interviewed LSU Senior Deputy AD Heath Schroyer and Mark Cook, a chief scout for the NBA. Schroyer discussed his new role in the Tigers' athletic department and praised LSU head basketball coach Will Wade. Cook broke down the NCAA Tournament's Final Four and Victor Wembanyama's case for NBA MVP.
Hour 2: There's a chance Rueben Bain Jr. doesn't make it to the Saints at pick 8
Mike and Charlie discussed the Raiders' decision to sign Kirk Cousins and the buzz about the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Ross Jackson, the host of the Locked on Saints podcast, joined Sports Talk. Jackson broke down New Orleans' options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He questioned Alvin Kamara's future with the Saints and evaluated the team's roster needs. Mike, Charlie, and Jeff played their daily "Triple Option" segment.
Hour 3: You'd be crazy to bet against Dan Hurley in the NCAA Tournament
Jeff and Charlie broke down the NCAA Tournament and previewed the Final Four matchups in Indianapolis. Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, joined Sports Talk. Terrell reviewed Saints head coach Kellen Moore's comments at the annual owners' meetings, highlighting Alvin Kamara's questionable future in New Orleans. She also projected the Saints' new era of leaders and the team's options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Hour 4: Princewill Umanmielen wants to win immediately in year one at LSU
Jeff and Charlie listened to LSU DE Princewill Umanmielen's media availability after the Tigers' recent Spring football practice session. Jeff Palermo, the sports director for the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo broke down the start of LSU Spring football, Will Wade's re-introductory press conference at LSU, and the Tiger baseball team's showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers.
LSU is getting used to Lane Kiffin's up-tempo offense at Spring practice
Jeff Palermo, the sports director for the Louisiana Radio Network, joined Sports Talk. Palermo broke down the start of LSU Spring football, Will Wade's re-introductory press conference at LSU, and the Tiger baseball team's showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers.
Can Sonny Styles actually fall to the Saints at pick 8?
Jeff and Charlie reviewed ESPN's recent mock draft that had the Saints selecting Ohio State LB Sonny Styles with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Who will step up and be the veteran leaders on this young Saints team?
Katherine Terrell, a Saints reporter for ESPN, joined Sports Talk. Terrell reviewed Saints head coach Kellen Moore's comments at the annual owners' meetings, highlighting Alvin Kamara's questionable future in New Orleans. She also projected the Saints' new era of leaders and the team's options with the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.