It's an emergency pod! On this quick, SportsTalk-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak joins Mike Detillier on WWL Radio to break down the pre-training camp press conferences and the stunning retirement of Tyrann Mathieu on the eve of camp.

It's a two-for-one! On this latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive into the mailbag to answer live viewer questions, like:

- Are fans fully supporting Tyler Shough at this point?

- What do we think about the Saints new jerseys and helmets?

- When could Taysom Hill get back into action?

And a lot more!

New Orleans Saints training camp is FINALLY here, what will you be watching? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest news with Tyler Shough, practice times and a new veteran DL, then we hear from former Saints LB Scott Shanle on the QB battle, camp routines and a lot more, followed by a Saints edition of “would you rather” that you won’t want to miss.

SEGMENT 1: The rundown: Tyler Shough Finally Signed; Saints Sign New Vet & More

… The New Orleans Saints have their rookie QB under center, but why was it a question in the first place? We’ll touch on that, along with:

- Shough’s sitdown with Jon Gruden

- New helmets, with jerseys on the way

- Jonathan Bullard signed. Here’s what to know

- New camp practice times

And more!

SEGMENT 2: Saints Training Camp is (Finally) Here; Scott Shanle is Back to Break it Down

… It’s always a great day when Scott Shanle rolls on through. We chat with the former Saints linebacker and Super Bowl champion about the QB competition and when he wants to know the starter, his high expectations for rookie linebacker Danny Stutsman and a lot more.

SEGMENT 3: Would You Rather, Saints Camp Edition: This Time … It’s Hot

… What better way to get ready for camp than with a Saints-themed game of would you rather? Jeff & Steve hit important topics like the QB competition, which players we want most to see have blowup seasons, some NFC playoff hypotheticals, just how badly we want to troll the Falcons and a lot more.

New Orleans Saints training camp is right around the corner, so let's catch up with this SportsTalk-fueled interview edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold. Join Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak as we chat with Locked on Saints host Ross Jackson, Saints RG Cesar Ruiz and Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss.

SEGMENT 1: Is Tyler Shough's contract a real concern & more with Ross Jackson

The 2025 training camp for the New Orleans Saints is less than a week away, and Tyler Shough's contract -- along with the majority of the league's second-round picks -- remains a very big question. Will he hold out? What are the other camp preview items we're excited about? Ross Jackson, host of Locked on Saints, joins Jeff Nowak to break it all down.

SEGMENT 2: 'Sky is the limit' for Saints talented OL, Cesar Ruiz says

It's always a good time to chat with a lineman, right? Saints RG Cesar Ruiz calls into SportsTalk to chat with Mike Detillier and Charlie Long about his offseason bike giveaway, his expectations for the new-look OL, his new head coach and a lot more.

SEGMENT 3: Who will be the breakout players of 2025 camp? With Mike Hoss

The Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss joins Jeff Nowak and Charlie Long to talk Chris Olave -- should he wear a Guardian cap? -- potential breakout candidates, sleepers and more.

And we're back ... sort of. As the New Orleans Saints inch closer to training camp, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak (fresh off vacation) dials in to chat with WWL Sports Director Steve Geller and producer Charlie Long on this SportsTalk-fueled edition of the Inside Black & Gold podcast. We'll dive in on:

- New additions we're excited to see in action

- The biggest question mark on the team

- Saints in France?

- Alvin Kamara's offseason hijinks & more

As mentioned in previous episodes (and this one) we're taking a few weeks off as our hosts get some R&R, but we'll be back with full episodes mid-July as we ramp into training camp. Who dat, thanks y'all!

We're deep into the New Orleans Saints offseason, so what better time to drop a whole mess of hot takes on your head? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down the latest news, then dive into a lightning round of time questions. Let's do it.

SEGMENT 1, the cold open: Latest Saints signings, goodbye camp darlings

SEGMENT 2: Lightning Round, Saints offense

• Any more splash signings on offense?
• Chalk it up: Name on sure W
• Totals combined for Olave-Shaheed, over/under 145 catches, 2100 yards
• Who leads the Saints in TD catches this year
• Alvin Kamara over/under 999.5 rushing yards
• Pick one: Devin Neal, Marcus Yarns, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Cam Akers
• How many games will Taysom play
• Kellen Moore … a hat guy or a visor guy

SEGMENT 3: Lightning round, Saints defense

• Any more splash signings on defense?
• Chalk it down: Name one sure L
• Which player do you want with you during the zombie apocalypse? … how about just a regular Fallout-style apocalypse?
• Who leads the Saints in sacks this year
• Who is CB2 … Yiadom or Riley
• Better rebrand: Tyrann or Cam?
• Which Saints player should have a nickname?

Deven Johnson is back alongside Jeff Nowak for our latest mailbag episode, a long-time coming as he hit the pre-minicamp break. We've got some Blake Grupe card-collecting tidbits, Juwan Johnson and Kendre Miller takes, some potential surprise cuts and a lot more.

SEGMENT 1 - Where should the Saints have the sights set for Kendre Miller?

Topics:

- Blake Grupe side quest

- What are realistic expectations for Kendre Miller

- How much do you hate the black helmets?

- Should Saints stay committed to Chris Olave? How about Guardian caps?

SEGMENT 2: If the Saints don't feature Juwan Johnson this year, they never will

Topics:

- Brandin Cooks expectations ... less is more

- Will Juwan Johnson finally be a featured TE

- Alontae Taylor's attitude is a major selling point; how much should they pay him?

- Surprise cuts???

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The New Orleans Saints have a host of questions to answer in the 2025 season, but which players have the most on the line? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is rejoined by guest host Deven Johnson to break down the top names on both sides of the ball – can Spencer Rattler own the moment? We’ll also get great insight from former Saints linebacker Scott Shanle, who talks Alontae Taylor, Kendre Miller, what Kellen Moore needs to do to win the offseason and more.

SEGMENT 1: Saints with Most on the Line, Defense: Can Alontae Taylor Take Control?

… The New Orleans Saints have a brand new defense, but who fits best and who steps us as the team leader? Deven Johnson gives us his list of the top three players with the most to prove, starting with a former first round pick.

SEGMENT 2: Saints with Most on the Line, Offense: Can Spencer Rattler Own the Moment?

… Who’s the quarterback? That’s a good question, and that’s where we’ll start on the offensive side of the ball with the player facing the highest stakes this season. Spencer Rattler, your time is now, don’t blow it.

SEGMENT 3: 1-on-1 with Scott Shanle: On Kendre Miller, Alontae Taylor & an old young guy in Kellen Moore

… What does former Saints linebacker and Super Bowl champ Scott Shanle think of the Saints offseason so far? He’ll give us insight on one of his favorite plays in Alontae Taylor – show him the money? – what Kendre Miller has to prove, why he’s ready to take the over on wins and a lot more.