Episode 29: Bobby April, Saints Talk, 50 Years at Pat O’Brien’s & Catholic Charities

Two-time NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year Bobby April headlines Episode 29 of The Mark Romig Show with stories from Chalmette, the NFL and a lifetime in football.Bobby reflects on growing up in St. Bernard Parish, playing at Nicholls, beginning his coaching career at Chalmette High School and spending more than two decades coaching special teams across the NFL. He shares lessons learned from Jerry Glanville, Jim Mora and Hall of Famer Dick LeBeau, discusses what it takes for a player to earn an NFL roster spot and talks about his son, Bobby April III, continuing the family’s coaching tradition. Bobby also reflects on Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame speech and the extraordinary bond between the New Orleans Saints and their fans.In The Official New Orleans Questionnaire, presented by Bienville Capital Group, Bobby reveals his favorite po-boy, New Orleans song, Saints Mount Rushmore and the one thing he loves most about New Orleans: the people.Also in this episode:MOVE THE CHAINSLocked On Saints host Ross Jackson breaks down Saints training camp, joint practices and the first preseason game. Ross examines the quarterback room, Tyler Shough’s growing leadership, roster battles, position groups trending up or down and the potential Alvin Kamara–Travis Etienne Jr. backfield. He closes with a bold prediction involving Chris Olave and Jordan Tyson.ON THE TABLE, PRESENTED BY BLUE RUNNER FOODSCharlie Bateman celebrates 50 years of bartending full-time at Pat O’Brien’s. He shares stories about the Hurricane cocktail, flaming fountain, dueling pianos, celebrity visitors and helping the French Quarter reopen following Hurricane Katrina.FIVE MINUTES WITH, PRESENTED BY NEW ORLEANS & COMPANYCynthia Hayes, President and CEO of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, discusses the organization’s work in food and housing assistance, foster care, early childhood education, domestic violence legal services and senior care. Learn more, request assistance, volunteer or donate at www.ccano.org.THIS WEEK IN NEW ORLEANSApril Dupre shares where to eat, drink and play, including COOLinary brunch ideas, Saints watch spots, live music and the Louisiana Vintage Festival.POSITIVELY NEW ORLEANSMark celebrates the momentum surrounding LSU New Orleans athletics and welcomes former UNO basketball standout and NBA veteran Ervin Johnson home as an assistant coach.Special thanks to our sponsors: Blue Runner Foods, Bienville Capital Group, New Orleans & Company and Visit The Northshore.Subscribe to The Mark Romig Show and share this episode with someone who loves New Orleans.The Mark Romig Show is produced by LOVE NOLA TV, the official tourism and visitor information channel of New Orleans, seen in thousands of downtown hotel rooms and locally across all major digital platforms.🎧 Subscribe to The Mark Romig Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube 📺 Watch full episodes and clips on the LOVE NOLA TV YouTube channel 📍 Filmed in New Orleans, LouisianaNew episodes weekly. For the love of New Orleans.