Episodes
Drew Brees is out indefinitely after suffering broken ribs and a collapsed lung against the 49ers on Sunday. To whom will the New Orleans Saints turn: backup Jameis Winston, signed as a free agent in the offseason, or heir apparent Taysom Hill? What adjustments will Sean Payton make to the game plan?
Published 11/17/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder bring back the podcast midseason to discuss the 6-2 New Orleans Saints. They review Sunday's rout of the Bucs, discuss what's been most surprising about the team, evaluate the defense and look ahead to this week's game vs. the 49ers at the Superdome.
Published 11/11/20
Larry Holder and Jeff Duncan join forces again with Katherine Terrell to discuss the upcoming training camp the Saints. How different will it be? Which position group has the crew concerned the most? Which group can afford an injury the least? Plus, much more! Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder Advertise on Athletic podcasts: theathletic.com/podcastads
Published 07/28/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by The Athletic's Sheil Kapadia to talk about the Saints from an analytical standpoint. Hear what numbers stand out to Sheil about the team, Drew Brees, the defense, and more.
Published 06/30/20
Larry Holder and Jeff Duncan are joined by their friend and Pelicans play by play radio announcer Todd Graffagnini. They discuss his shift from calling Tulane games, to moving to the NBA, how Zion Williamson has changed the team, his favorite calls, and more!
Published 06/25/20
Jeff Duncan is joined by Athletic writer Mike Sando to discuss his thoughts on Drew Brees and the Saints, the Buccaneers, which teams would be the best fit for Colin Kaepernick, and more.
Published 06/16/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss Drew Brees' comments last week and the backlash he received (3:26) . Then they check in with Will Guillory to catch up on the latest on the Pelicans as the NBA prepares to return to play (35:19). Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 06/09/20
Saints linebacker Demario Davis shares his thoughts about the protests, athlete and team responses, the Players Coalition, and more with The Athletic's Lindsay Jones.
Published 06/03/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder complete their lap around the division with a discussion with Jeff Schultz about the Atlanta Falcons. They talk about the rivalry between the two teams, the Atlanta sports scene, how the team may do next season, and much more. Get 40% off of an annual subscription to  The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 06/02/20
Larry Holder and Jeff Duncan continue to take stock of the rest of the Saints' division, and this week's stop is Tampa Bay. Greg Auman joins the pod to discuss the arrival of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to the Buccaneers, his thoughts on Jameis Winston coming to New Orleans, and much more. Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 05/26/20
Larry Holder and Jeff Duncan are spending the next few weeks taking a look at the rest of the NFC South post-draft, and their first stop is the Carolina Panthers. Joe Person joins them to discuss the wide sweep of changes for the Panthers, their Saints connection with the addition of Teddy Bridgewater and much more. Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 05/19/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder check in with Tulane Head Coach Willie Fritz, and discuss how he's passing the time right now,  keeping in contact with his players and approach to player evaluations without spring football, his players that were recently drafted to NFL teams and more. Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 05/15/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss the release of guard Larry Warford (1:50), their thoughts on the Saints' schedule (13:31), and chat with Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy about that annual event, his thoughts on the Saints' draft (21:21) and more. Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 05/12/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by Dane Brugler to discuss how this year's draft process differed with the pandemic, a look at the players New Orleans took in the draft, their UDFAs, and more! Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder.
Published 05/05/20
And we thought the NFL Draft alone was enough news for one weekend. Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss Jameis Winston coming to the Saints (1:36), Taysom Hill's new two-year deal (12:01), and yes, their thoughts on the Saints' draft moves and questions that still linger about the team (17:11). Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 04/27/20
The pick is in! Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss what center Cesar Ruiz brings to the Saints, along with some thoughts from Michigan beat writer Austin Meek (1:07). Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 04/24/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder prepare you for what moves the Saints may make in this week's NFL Draft. What will they do with that 24th pick? Could they trade up? Down? Also, Jeff Ireland's impact on the team and more. Check out Dane Brugler's NFL Draft Guide here: https://theathletic.com/1727831/2020/04/07/dane-brugler-nfl-draft-guide-2020-the-beast/
Published 04/21/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by beat writer Katherine Terrell to simulate the first 4 rounds of this year's NFL Draft. Find out which prospects they think would be the best fit for the New Orleans Saints, who ends up picking the most players from LSU and more. As mentioned in the episode, check out Dane Brugler's  2020 draft guide: https://theathletic.com/1727831/2020/04/07/dane-brugler-nfl-draft-guide-2020-the-beast/
Published 04/14/20
Jeff Duncan invites New York Times writer Brett Anderson onto the podcast to discuss how the pandemic has affected the culinary scene in New Orleans, recommendations on where to order takeout to support, and more. Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 04/09/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder recall the Saint's 2006 game against the Falcons in their return to the Superdome post-Katrina. Also they discuss the NFL's All-Decade Team and the Saints who made it...and the notable one that didn't. Get 40% off an an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 04/07/20
Larry Holder and Jeff Duncan run down and discuss the 22 best players to have left the Saints. Some names you definitely know, some you may have forgotten, do you agree with the list? Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/duncandholder
Published 03/31/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder discuss the addition of Emmanuel Sanders, the Saints' possible draft strategy, remaining needs for the team and more. Try The Athletic free for 90 days: http://theathletic.com/free90days
Published 03/23/20
Saints head coach Sean Payton has revealed that he has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder react to the news.
Published 03/19/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder are joined by Katherine Terrell to discuss the Saints' Free Agency, including the exit of Teddy Bridgewater, the return of Malcolm Jenkins, Drew Brees and more. Get The Athletic free for 90 days: http://theathletic.com/free90days
Published 03/19/20
Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder share their immediate thoughts on the Drew Brees returning and what it means for the New Orleans Saints. Subscribe to The Athletic for weekly bonus episodes of Dunc & Holder at theathletic.com/duncandholder.
Published 03/17/20