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Sep 24, 2025

24 min

When will the New Orleans Saints be getting their star pass-rusher out on the field, and has any faith been shaken in Spencer Rattler after an 0-3 start? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast Saints sideline reporter breaks down the initial Week 4 injury report, then dives in on what Kellen Moore had to say about his young quarterback, who is still seeking his first win after an 0-9 start to his NFL career. SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdown ... latest on Chase Young, Trevor Penning & moreSEGMENT 2: Kellen Moore is still all in on Spencer Rattler + Week 3 film notes

Sep 24, 2025

24 min

Sep 22, 2025

1 hr 17 min

The New Orleans Saints shipped out to Seattle for this first road trip of the year ... and they got absolutely trucked. So what's the fallout? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down who stepped up and who fell flat in a brutal day vs the Seahawks. Was it really as bad as it looked (spoiler: yes, yes it was).SEGMENT 1: The Saints got trucked in Seattle. What's the fallout?SEGMENT 2: Picking duds from Week 3 ... Special teams isn't specialSEGMENT 3: Picking studs from Week 3 ... the doom & gloom was spot on

Sep 22, 2025

1 hr 17 min

Sep 19, 2025

48 min

The New Orleans Saints have shipped out on the road for the first time in the 2025 season. Can they change the narrative? In the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest on key injuries for both sides, particularly on the New Orleans offensive line. We'll also hear from the legend Drew Brees on what he's seen from Spencer Rattler, check in with a Seahawks insider Jen Mueller on what to expect out at Lumen Field and then pick some X-factors that could swing the matchup. SEGMENT 1: Injury report latest ... what's the falloutSEGMENT 2: Drew Brees on Spencer Rattler ... a lot to likeSEGMENT 3: Seahawks insider breaks down Week 3 matchupSEGMENT 4: Picking x-factors for Week 3 showdownSEGMENT 4

Sep 19, 2025

48 min

Sep 16, 2025

28 min

The New Orleans Saints are 0-2 and headed out west to face the Seahawks, can they turn an extended stay into a turnaround like they did in 2019? On this mailbag edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive into the live mailbag to answer viewer questions. Topics include: - Why are the Saints extending their stay in Seattle ahead of Week 3?- What are the consequences/fallout of Vernon Broughton injury- Juwan Johnson's leap was very intentionalAnd a lot more.

Sep 16, 2025

28 min

Sep 15, 2025

1 hr 16 min

Another week, another New Orleans Saints loss in a familiar fashion -- but this one felt a bit different. In the latest episode of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller sound off after a 26-21 Saints loss to the Mac Jones-led 49ers. Who stood out and who fell flat? We'll also break down Spencer Rattler's day, hear from coaches and players and more. SEGMENT 1: Reacting to another close loss ... what's the takeaway?SEGMENT 2: Spencer Rattler is playing well enough to win. What's everyone else doing?SEGMENT 3: Picking duds from Saints-49ers ... 3rd and long and over and over againSEGMENT 4: Picking studs from Saints-49ers ... big-boy TDs are good to see

Sep 15, 2025

1 hr 16 min

Sep 12, 2025

1 hr 12 min

No surprise, but injuries are a massive storyline again as the New Orleans Saints head into the weekend, but for once it's the other team that has the biggest questions to answer. 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 injury updates and expectations for Saints-49ers, and dive in on just where the concern level should be about Taliese Fuaga's injury. We'll also hear from 49ers insider Evan Giddings, then break down the biggest X-factors that could swing this Week 2 showdown at the Superdome. SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdown ... where are we on Fuaga's knee?SEGMENT 2: 49ers insider breaks down what Saints should expect in Week 2 ... the Mac attackSEGMENT 3: It's not a must-win for the Saints, but they'd better find a waySEGMENT 4: Breaking down Week 2 X-factors: Shut down CMC, or else

Sep 12, 2025

1 hr 12 min

Sep 10, 2025

29 min

The New Orleans Saints are still waiting on several key players battling injuries, but exactly how concerning are they? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original podcast Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak breaks down the latest on injuries to Chase Young, Taliese Fuaga and others, as well as which young safety will be taking over for Julian Blackmon before diving into Mickey Loomis' takes from Week 1 and what stood out in the film review for the week. SEGMENT 1: Injury report breakdown ... Taliese Fuaga's knee is concerningSEGMENT 2: Mickey Loomis takes ... what the GM thought of Rattler's day & moreSEGMENT 3: Film study takeaways ... Devaughn Vele & Juwan Johnson are the red zone answer

Sep 10, 2025

29 min

Sep 8, 2025

1 hr 26 min

Well, that sure was something. The New Orleans Saints kicked off their season with a loss for the first time in 7 years, but it was a wild game that included 13 accepted penalties and a nearly spectacular grab to tie the game as the clock ran out. So what are the biggest takeaways? On the latest edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller break down who stepped up and who fell flat in the season-opener, weigh in on Spencer Rattler's performance and hear from coaches and players, including Kellen Moore's decision to play it safe, and why that might be holding the team back. COLD OPEN: Julian Blackmon's injury is a major issue. What happens now?SEGMENT 1: Diving deep on Spencer Rattler's day and Kellen Moore's decisionsSEGMENT 2: Picking stock down players from Saints-Cards: 3rd down defense is a problemSEGMENT 3: Picking stock up players from Saints-Cards: Juwan Johnson didn't catch the ball, but his impact was still clear

Sep 8, 2025

1 hr 26 min

Sep 5, 2025

1 hr 6 min

This year’s New Orleans Saints squad isn’t getting much credit from prognosticators around the NFL. Will Kellen Moore’s krewe start proving everyone wrong in Week 1? We break it all down 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 injury updates, including a concerning calf issue for Chase Young, go behind enemy lines with a Cardinals insider, then break down the biggest X-factors for the matchup. SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Chase Young injury could be a major problemSEGMENT 2: Behind enemy lines: Cardinals Insider gives the lowdownSEGMENT 3: Week 1 X-factors: Can Spencer Rattler deliver the goods this time?Follow Inside Black & Gold on the Audacy App or wherever you get your podcasts ... and remember to rate and subscribe!

Sep 5, 2025

1 hr 6 min

Sep 3, 2025

16 min

It's officially Week 1 of the NFL season, and you know what that means: INJURY REPORT SEASON is here! So what all went down on the first Saints injury report of the season? Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak broke it all down in this driving home edition of Inside Black & Gold, with insight on Alontae Taylor's return to practice, Chase Young's departure with a calf issue and takeaways from what QB Spencer Rattler had to say to the media ahead of his Week 1 start.

Sep 3, 2025

16 min

Sep 3, 2025

47 min

The New Orleans Saints have been busy, and every move points to one clear thing: This is a team in rebuild mode. In this SportsTalk-fueled edition of Inside Black & Gold, Saints sideline Jeff Nowak and Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss break down the latest moves, including the cut of J.T. Gray, and what that means for the team. We'll also hear exclusive interviews with new Saints WRs Devaughn Vele and Trey Palmer, and Hoss had a chance to sit down with the specialists Blake Grupe and Kai Kroeger ahead of the season opener.

Sep 3, 2025

47 min

Aug 29, 2025

1 hr 19 min

The regular season is right around the corner and the New Orleans Saints have their official QB1 with Spencer Rattler, but did they get it right? In the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak and WWL Sports Director Steve Geller dive in on the latest news and what the QB decision means for Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. We’ll also dive in on some new additions on the trade and waiver markets, and give our biggest takeaways from cutdown day on both offense and defense, with insight from Kellen Moore and DC Brandon Staley. SEGMENT 1: The Rundown: Did Saints improve enough with 4 new additions?SEGMENT 2: QB Takeaways … Spencer Rattler is QB1, was it the right call? + What’s next for Tyler ShoughSEGMENT 3: Saints Roster Breakdown: What are the biggest takeaways on offense?SEGMENT 4: Saints Roster Breakdown: What are the biggest takeaways on defense

Aug 29, 2025

1 hr 19 min

Aug 27, 2025

48 min

The New Orleans Saints finally have a starting quarterback and his name is Spencer Rattler. It's only smooth sailing from here, right? In this SportsTalk-fueled edition of WWL Radio's Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak teams up with Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss to dive in on the QB1 decision and what it means for Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough, then we break down all the roster cuts, IR and PUP moves that came down over the past two days. Will there be more moves to come?SEGMENT 1: Diving in on the QB decision. Was it the right call?SEGMENT 2: Roster cuts, offense: No big surprises, but good storylinesSEGMENT 3: Roster cuts, defense: Saints finally cut bait with underwhelming draft picksSEGMENT 4: Final thoughts on special teams, do the Saints have a starting caliber punter?

Aug 27, 2025

48 min

Aug 25, 2025

1 hr 16 min

The New Orleans Saints have officially wrapped up their preseason, but an official QB1 decision? Not quite yet. 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 their final thoughts on the QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, then break down the players who stepped up big and who fell flat in the preseason finale. We'll also break down the first 14 cuts as the team walks its way down to a 53-man roster, with the toughest decisions yet to come. SEGMENT 1: Breaking down the first 14 roster cuts. Here's what to know. SEGMENT 2: Pencils Down in QB1 Battle. Who's Coming Out on Top?SEGMENT 3: Picking duds from Saints-BroncosSEGMENT 4: Picking studs from Saints Broncos

Aug 25, 2025

1 hr 16 min

Aug 21, 2025

50 min

The New Orleans Saints brought in the big-bodied WR they desperately needed, but was the price too steep? On the latest edition of the WWL Radio original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak dives in on the trade for Devaughn Vele with insight from now-Broncos head coach Sean Payton, Kellen Moore and a Broncos beat writer. We’ll also break down the latest in the battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, and lay out the three big things we’re watching for in Saturday’s preseason finale.SEGMENT 1: Who is Devaughn Vele? Diving in on new Saints WRSEGMENT 2: Sean Payton, Kellen Moore weigh in on new Saints WR SEGMENT 3: QB1 Watch: Kellen Moore Says Tyler Shough & Spencer Rattler are still competing, but is it true?SEGMENT 4: 3 Points for Preseason Finale, Here’s What We’re Watching For

Aug 21, 2025

50 min