Edna Karr High School helped shape the person that I am today. Our school motto, "Second to None," is something that many of us share with pride. Today, one of the best examples of that is walking the hallways of the school and the sidelines of the practice fields. Brice Brown is arguably the most successful high school football coach in Louisiana. His influence extends even further. We talked about the game of football and about life in this episode of HITP. Opening theme by DJ Dao ..read more

Reunited...like Wu-Tang, me and "The Dean" give our breakdown of the Pelicans in the postseason before looking back at the development of the rookies, the performance of the Willie Green in Year One, the emergence of Brandon Ingram as a leader, and what the future may hold ..read more

Lito the Gawd, co-host of Pro Pels Talk and host of The Gawd Cast, joins HITP for the first time as we break down the Pelicans' playoff series from every angle. We discuss rotations, adjustments, and what it's going to take for the Pels to upset the NBA's best team. We also take a look at what the implications of this series could be for the franchise, win or lose.  ..read more

A great conversation with Kenny Murphy Jr., the father of New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Trey Murphy III. Get his insights and observations on Trey's growth since picking up the game at age five up to and throughout his rookie season in the NBA.  Opening theme by DJ Dao ..read more

HITP welcomes back award-winning journalist and broadcaster Kelsey Nicole Nelson to discuss a wide range of topics including how conversations are shaped in sports broadcasting; how the NFL and MLB are handling their latest crises; the changing landscape of HBCU sports; and the controversy surrounding Grambling's attempted hire of Art Briles ..read more

In Part III of my ongoing conversation regarding Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL, I welcome sports journalist Dawn Montgomery. Dawn and I discuss the optics of the first week following the filing of the suit, the public case for and against Coach Flores, and ask some hard questions of each other about the NFL and what progress should look like. Opening theme by DJ Dao ..read more

In part two of my ongoing conversation about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL, I speak with attorney and sports law professor Dan Lust. We break down what's in Flores' complaint, what's on his side, the obstacles, and the grey areas that will help determine the outcome of the suit.  Opening theme by DJ Dao ..read more

In part one of a series of conversations regarding the lawsuit brought by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores against the NFL, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos, I spoke with Black sports journalists from around the country to get their reactions. My panel of Shaquira Martin, Naomi Grey, Malcolm Carter, and I discuss what this current lawsuit means, beyond the legal implications, to us as Black people and as professionals within the sports industry.  Opening theme by DJ Dao ..read more

The New Orleans Saints came up short of their goal of reaching the playoffs for the 5th straight season, but this year wasn't a lost won for the Black & Gold. Ross Jackson, Maddy Hudak, and I take a look back on why the 2021 Saints will hold a special place in team history, and what this season could mean going forward. Opening theme by DJ Dao ..read more

The New Orleans Pelicans are halfway through the 2021-22 season. There have been some highs and tremendous lows on the path to 14-26. Now, some serious decisions have to be made about Zion Williamson, and the roster built for him as New Orleans chases a play in tournament bid. Chris Conner, from The Bird Writes, joins me to talk about what's happening on the court and how the Pels should approach their roster with the trade deadline looming. Opening theme by DJ Dao ..read more