Black & Gold B.S.

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, Sean and Jacob recap the encouraging end to the 2025 season, as well as the Saints’ exciting free agency moves, and discuss their 2026 NFL Draft dream (and nightmare) scenarios.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, in the wake of the Saints’ embarrassing 24-10 home loss to the Failcons, Jacob and Sean wonder, is it finally time for Gayle Benson to sell the team?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, Jacob and Sean recap the Saints’ loss to the Buffalo Bills, and ask the age-old question…is Kellen Moore a bad coach?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, Jacob and his dad Gary complain about the team’s embarrassing road loss to the Seahawks, break down Jacob’s trip to Seattle for the game, and discuss the new (and terrible) white helmets.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang breaks down the very first game of the Kellen Moore era – a surprisingly competitive 20-13 loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals.  And can we please, for the love of Buddy D, ditch the awful black helmets and finally inject some real gold into our uniforms?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang celebrates Derek Carr’s surprise retirement, recaps the draft and discusses the team’s primetime-less 2025 schedule.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang reacts to the shocking news that QB Derek Carr has a shoulder injury and may miss the 2025 season.  He’ll probably never suit up for the Black and Gold again…hey Derek, don’t let the door hit you on the way out!   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang recaps the offseason thus far – the hiring of new head coach Kellen Moore, the decision to run it back with a bunch of mid players in free agency, and the upcoming draft, during which the team will hopefully NOT trade away all of their picks to move up.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang ranks the Saints coaching candidates, and offer a few new year’s resolutions to help get the franchise out of the toilet.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang looks back upon the highs, lows and clogged toilets of Darren “The Rizzler” Rizzi’s first 5 games as interim Saints head coach, and wonders, should the franchise actually blow it all up?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang rejoices as IT HAS FINALLY HAPPENED!  GAYLE BENSON FIRED DENNIS ALLEN AND WE COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE MORE ECSTATIC!  PIGS HAVE FLOWN!  HELL HAS FROZEN OVER!  THE SAINTS ARE FINALLY GETTING A NEW HEAD COACH!   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  After being embarrassed at home by the traitorous Sean Payton and his very mid Broncos team, the 2024 Saints are all but cooked, and the gang wonders just what kind of unforgivable atrocities Dennis Allen will have to commit before the brain-dead Brain Trust actually fires him.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, after falling to the division rival Bucs in an historic 51-27 loss, the gang says the same thing they’ve been saying for three damn years: it’s time to fire “head coach” Dennis Allen.  At least Spencer Rattler looked competent.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang comes crashing down to Earth as a single injury to center Erik McCoy threatens to de-rail the entire season after their loss to the Eagles. Help us, Klint Kubiak – you're our only hope!    You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang finally accepts the fact that the Saints might actually be really, really good this year, after the team’s complete and utter annihilation of the Cowboys in Dallas.  Shaheed caught another 70-yard bomb, Carr looked razor-sharp again, and oh yeah, Alvin Kamara outscored the entire Cowboys team all by himself.    You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang basks in the glory that was the Saints’ 47-10 dismemberment of the Carolina Panthers, but still wonders, was this a mirage? Or is Dennis Allen the Saints' version of 2019 Ed Orgeron?  Plus, Sean gets attacked by mutant island hornets mid-show.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang breaks down all the news (or...lack thereof) from the first week of training camp.  We're gonna be terrible this year, aren't we?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang breaks down both the on-field and existential implications of the team’s (alleged) hire of San Francisco 49ers passing game specialist Klint Kubiak as their new offensive coordinator, and salute eternal New Orleans legend, Saints fan spirit animal and master of pettiness, Michael Thomas.    You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang mourns the fact that Dennis Allen ruined a 48-17 drubbing of the Atlanta Falcons, going from folk hero to more hated than ever in the span of ten minutes after apologizing to Arthur Smith for running up the score.  What a LOSER.   Time codes:   1:44 – This was most tragically ironic and frustratingly “only in NOLA” way to end the season 7:44 – Is Mickey Loomis elitist? 11:00 – DA murdered the winning culture 17:45 – Saints fans aren’t spoiled, we just have higher standards now 22:21 – Is Derek Carr actually…good? 29:40 – Looking forward to the offseason…and trading Marshon Lattimore? 34:07 – Bryce is real! 38:03 – DA is sucking the life out of us and his actions were a disservice to the players 42:16 – Will the Saints actually draft a QB?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang laments how Dennis Allen has set the Saints’ brand value back 30 years; wonders if DA will get fired anyway, despite reports that he’s returning; and discuss how the team did actually look good while they dismembered the Bucs on the road.   Time codes:   2:05 – It’s been an awful year, but the Saints are somehow still alive, and that's cool! 13:00 – The Saints have lost the fanbase and the brand has taken a financial blow 17:54 – The NFL desperately needs a farm system 19:30 – Most likely outcome is: Pete Carmichael gets scapegoated and we bring in a new OC 22:02 – DA’s roster management is baffling 28:40 – Who could potentially replace Pete Carmichael? 32:18 – Despite the reports to the contrary, will the Saints still fire DA? 49:50 – The Saints did actually look great against the Bucs, but we have no faith they’ll play well two weeks in a row   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang laments Derek Carr’s toxic vibes; wonders if the boo’s and poor attendance means we’ve reached a tipping point; and discusses what the franchise can learn from the latest and greatest Godzilla movie.   Time codes:   3:47 – The Saints beat the hapless Panthers again, but it was a hollow victory 11:51 – Signing Derek Carr was a huge mistake and he has toxic vibes 17:38 – Should the Saints actually cut Carr, fire DA and blow everything up? 22:42 – Tommy DeVito and the Giants are ascending and might kick our asses this week. 24:11 – Saints: Minus One, and what the franchise can learn from the latest Godzilla movie.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang drags Derek Carr for being incapable of doing the one thing he’s paid $150 million to do; repeat themselves AGAIN re: the team’s lack of attention to detail; and fantasize about LSU’s Jayden Daniels saving the franchise.   Time codes:   2:04 – Everything about this game was B.S., but Derek Carr’s inability to score TD’s is the A-plot 7:12 – The Saints DO have an identity: they are unconcerned with details 13:35 – The magic from Brees-Payton era is gone 17:21 – But what if the Saints draft Jayden Daniels? 20:56 – Ranking the playoff losses that live rent-free in our heads 24:34 – The Lions are gonna dismember the Saints…OR WILL THEY?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang participates in a group therapy session to lament the fact that the Saints are stuck in mediocre football purgatory; call for Jameis Winston to start over Derek Carr; and wonder why the hell we haven’t hired Ken Dorsey yet.   Time codes:   :55 – The Saints are reliably unreliable 2:04 – The offense under Derek Carr still stinks, so should we give Jameis Winston a chance? 6:58 – If the Buffalo Bills can fire their star OC, why can’t we fire Pete Carmichael Jr.? 21:00 – The coaching (or lack thereof), from top to bottom, continues to torment us 33:12 – Jameis might be careless, but at least he’s fun to watch   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, the gang potentially falls into the trap of thinking the Saints are improving after their 24-17 win over the hapless Bears; laugh at the dumpster fire that is the rest of the NFC South; and discuss Dennis Allen’s magical, ever-darkening hair.   Time codes:   2:34 – Thankfully, there was a lot that wasn’t B.S. about this game 8:30 – The rest of the NFC South is a raging garbage fire 11:50 – Knock on wood…but are the Saints improving? 16:10 – The Saints are tied for the league lead in forced turnovers 18:15 – The remaining opposing QB’s on our schedule are very bad 23:15 – Could Dennis Allen actually be a viable NFL head coach? 30:25 – What was B.S. about this game? 35:53 – Vikings preview   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week, Jacob and Allison wonder if the suddenly amazing Saints offense is an illusion; discuss the magic Voodoo coin that’s apparently deciding the outcome of the season; and dunk on Caleb Williams and the lame USC football fanbase.  P.S. Geaux Tigahs!   Time codes:   2:10 – We don’t know if the Saints offense is good now, or if they’ll go back to being mediocre, and that’s B.S. 15:47 – Somehow, the offensive line is now amazing 18:50 – The Saints will beat the Bears and find a way to lose to the Vikings 24:30 – A magic coin is determining the outcome of our season 26:47 – Goatee Watch returns! 31:00 – Ice cream rules, LSU football rules, Caleb Williams sucks and so do USC fans     You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  This week – much like the team itself – the gang has reached rock-bottom, as they discuss the disgraced Jon Gruden as a potential salve for the offense; drag Jesuit/not-Newman grad Foster Moreau for his crippling drop; and bask in the horrors of the last time the Saints lost to the Jaguars…the River City Relay.   Time codes:   1:30 – The Saints’ season is basically over… 5:49 – …but is firing Dennis Allen actually the answer? 9:00 – Derek Carr is the Checkdown king, and it’s killing the Saints 13:21 – Saints Twitter is in the midst of a civil war 16:02 – Something is wrong with Chris Olave 22:02 – Should the Saints hire Jon Gruden? 25:30 – The Saints-Jags “rivalry” has brought forth generational suffering 27:31 – Foster Moreau’s drop was unforgivable 29:34 – Colts preview     You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  After the Saints fell to the Texans 20-13 in the most mediocre fart-fest ever, Jacob and Sean wallow in sadness, and question whether we can trust this ownership and coaching staff to be honest with themselves (and the fans) about the middling state of the franchise.   Time codes:   2:23 – Zack Baun’s fumbled interception was the most B.S., on-brand Saints thing ever 11:32 – Literally everything about this game was B.S. (except for the second half defense) 14:21 – Are the Saints mired in mediocrity, and should we actually root for them to lose? 26:24 – Can we trust the Saints ownership and coaching staff, or are we being gaslit? 32:30 – The Baun INT-Fumble and Blake Groupe’s shanked field goals were absolutely backbreaking     You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team.  After the Saints obliterated the Patriots to the tune of 34-0, the gang asks all the tough questions…are the Saints good now?  Why was Pete Carmichael holding out on us?  Do Trevor Penning and Chris Olave actually suck?  And most importantly, will we get #cancelled after a few controversial jokes?   Time codes:   2:03 – Pretty much everything about this game was NOT B.S. 13:01 – The Texans are hurtin’ and the Saints should stomp them 14:49 – Is Trevor Penning already a bust? 18:03 – What on Earth is wrong with Chris Olave? 27:03 – The Saints are facing an existential crisis     You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. After the Saints’ pathetic 26-9 loss to the Bucs, the gang descends into madness, calling for Pete Carmichael Jr.’s firing – or at least, for someone else to call the plays.  The team’s offense has been a dried-up dog turd for three seasons, so it’s about time the offensive coordinator (and the ownership) was held accountable.   Time codes:   1:45 – Literally everything about this game was B.S., especially the Saints' putrid fart of an offense 12:09 – Who else is to blame, other than OC Pete Carmichael Jr? 24:40 – Who would even replace Carmichael? 29:00 – The Saints are on the brink of total calamity, and we could be entering some dark times 37:14 – Seriously, was anything not B.S. about this game?  Plus, Patriots preview   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang laments the Saints’ horrendous double-digit collapse at Lambeau Field and discusses the team’s long-term outlook with Derek Carr likely on the shelf.  Plus, Dennis Allen Goatee Watch!   Time codes:   2:35 – What was B.S. about this game?  Literally everything. 16:03 – Was there anything that wasn’t B.S. about this game? 22:27 – What are the long-term prospects for the Saints after the Derek Carr injury? 31:50 – Week 4 Saints vs. Bucs predictions 34:40 – Goatee Watch     You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

On Black & Gold B.S., brought to you by Zuppardo’s Family Market and AGI Specialty Valves, lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang basks in the Saints’ 2-0 start, while also luxuriating in Sean Payton’s 0-2 start in Denver.  Plus: what’s up with Dennis Allen’s facial hair? Did he shave it?  Did it grow back?  Do you really care?  Of course you do, damnit.   Time codes:   1:10 – Instant (drunk?) reactions to the Saints’ victory over the Panthers 5:40 – The Saints-Panthers rivalry is underrated 7:20 – It feels damn good to be 2-0, despite the fugly offense 10:25 – The Saints got unconventional with their backfield, and it worked 12:45 – But, what was BS about the win? 22:45 – And what was not BS about it? 28:29 – Player(s) of the game 32:33 – Dennis Allen Goatee Watch, Week 2 37:33 – Can the Saints beat the Packers on the road?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang recaps the Saints’ week one victory against the Titans, laments the NFL’s horrendous officiating, and explores the deep philosophical nature of Dennis Allen’s facial hair.   Time codes:   2:10 – The Saints are 1-0!  But there was some BS… 4:25 – NFL officiating is complete and utter BS 8:03 – Trevor Penning played like BS 12:03 – There was a lot that wasn’t BS, especially Derek Carr and the defense 18:55 – Player(s) of the game 26:36 – The Saints should stomp the Panthers in week two on MNF 35:50 – DA Goatee Watch begins!   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Producer: Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the pod (somehow) returns for its third season!  Jacob, Sean and Allison share their hopes and dreams for 2023, discuss the chaos of roster cut-down day, and debate what could go wrong for the Saints this season.   Time codes:   2:30 – Preseason recap and (weird?) roster moves 6:30 – Special Teams is about to look a lot different 9:57 – RB depth concerns 13:24 – Jacob’s traumatic Tony Jones, Jr. fantasy football story 15:13 – Will Andrus Peat actually remain on the bench? 16:16 – What could possibly go wrong for the Saints in ’23…? 28:57 – Season predictions 38:50 – Sean’s final ad-libbed ad read…for now…   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   Produced by Bryce Heigle   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, Sean and Jacob discuss how the team’s excellent 2023 draft (on paper) should help the defense; debate their top snoball choices; and finally canvass their 1.5 listeners for a sponsor.   Time codes:   1:45 – Alvin Kamara ain’t going to jail 14:40 – The Saints had an A+ draft on paper, plus Jacob and Sean’s hot (cold?) snoball takes 24:05 – The Saints have incredible depth at some defensive positions, but are paper-thin at others 34:38 – Wil Lutz and Blake Gillikin are kicking and punting for their respective jobs this summer   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, Sean and Jacob return after their own offseason hiatus to discuss literally everything that’s happened during said offseason.  But mostly, they wonder if the Derek Carr hype is for real, and if new running back Jamaal Williams is already the greatest Saint of all-time…because he loves anime.   Time codes:   :33 – We’re back! 2:22 – Is the Derek Carr hype BS? 14:49 – After OTA’s, there’s good vibes all around on offense 21:01 – Jacob’s wild offensive line theory 26:50 – Is Jamaal Williams already an all-time Saint? 29:20 – Next time, on Black & Gold B.S…   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, Sean and Jacob sit down with Ralph Marlbrough, WWL-TV contributing writer and host of the Saints Happy Hour podcast!  They get Ralph’s thoughts on Derek Carr, Dennis Allen and the future of the Saints, and why everyone should be an optimistic sports fan.  You won’t want to miss a single second of this one.  It’s our longest and best pod yet; just deal with it.   Time codes:   1:50 – Saints Happy Hour talk and the Saints podcasting community 17:05 – Ralph’s thoughts on Derek Carr and how tanking is immoral 27:27 – The ‘23 rookie QB class could be doodoo and how the QB carousel affects our 2023 Saints expectations 38:10 – The NFC South coaches stink, and the QB landscape in the entire league ain’t great 52:35 – If the Saints sign Carr, the cap nerds’ heads will explode 1:03:23 – Most Saints fans don’t understand what it means to be truly terrible; and why the fans turned on Dennis Allen so swiftly 1:29:16 – Are the expectations of the fan base/Saints Twitter too high? 1:37:12 – Ralph’s thoughts on being optimistic about the Saints 1:51:18 – Next time with Ralph, there will be Buddy D stories galore   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   You can follow Ralph on Twitter at @SaintsForecast, and support Saints Happy Hour (Twitter: @SaintsHappyHour) by listening to it where ever you get your podcasts, and by becoming a patron at patreon.com/SaintsHappyHour   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, they discuss the Sean Payton trade – did Denver give us enough in return?  Plus, what will it take for DA to actually succeed as Saints head coach next season?  And finally, the gang pitches Sean’s superhero origin story after he eats genetically engineered crawfish at Arizona’s “Cajun Fest” and gains Louisiana-themed superpowers.   Time codes:   3:12 – Payton finally got traded and it’s weird and at least one of us is rooting for him to fail 10:23 – Would Payton have ever come back?? Conspiracy theories abound! 14:56 – The Denver media is in for a world of hurt RE: Payton’s pettiness 21:29 – The Saints can now move in a positive direction, whether DA succeeds or not.  The coordinator carousel spins 30:49 – Did the Saints get rid of Kris Richard so DA could become a CEO coach?  And is the absence of a good QB the only thing holding this team back? 38:56 – How should the Saints attack the QB position this offseason? 47:52 – Sean’s potential Louisiana superhero origin story after eating genetically engineered crawfish at Arizona’s “Cajun Fest”   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, they don their tin foil hats and dissect Jeff Duncan’s splash story about Sean Payton returning to NOLA next season; discuss potential landing spots if Payton doesn’t come back; and realize that the Saints actually do have some promising young players that can give us hope.   Time codes:   :52 –The Saints swept the Falcons and now lead the all-time series 3:52 – Even in victory, the Saints made the same mistakes that doomed them all season 10:19 – The Saints might get mauled by the Browns on Xmas Eve 14:37 – Despite what losers like Bill Barnwell say, the Saints do have some promising young players and their roster is in a good spot 21:30 – Dennis Allen is not a leader of men 29:22 – Potential landing spots for Sean Payton 37:55 – Jeff Duncan’s “Sean Payton may return to NOLA” article.  Would he really come back?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang mourns the 2022 Saints after they pooped their big boy pants against the Bucs on Monday Night Football; question their sanity after talking about how bad of a head coach Dennis Allen is every week; and look ahead to all of the amazing Mardi Gras floats that will surely skewer DA and the Saints during Carnival season.   Time codes:   1:00 – The collapse against the Bucs confirms, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that DA should be fired 7:05 – Jacob’s glass half-full take 8:55 – What hurts more: suffering through DA, or suffering through playoff heartbreak? 13:46 – We feel like we’re going crazy talking about how bad DA is every single week 17:05 – Is DA destroying the Saints’ “culture?” 22:39 – Will the Saints Brain Trust actually do the right thing, or will they face the wrath of the most passionate fan base in the league? 34:02 – Mardi Gras krewes are gonna go nuts on DA this season   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang does their best Michael Caine impressions because we’re 4-8 and nothing matters; wonders aloud why Alvin Kamara suddenly became a terrible, game-losing fumble factory; and asks the age-old question – is Dennis Allen still fired?   Time codes:   1:00 – The 49ers loss is the perfect microcosm of the entire ‘22 season 5:23 – Alvin Kamara stinks 10:07 – Jacob and Sean de-rail the pod with their Michael Caine impressions.  We’re 4-8, why not? 13:07 – Like seriously, WTF is wrong with Alvin Kamara this season? 17:05 – Is DA fired?  Rumors he may have lost the locker room, plus, the Bucs game is huge 25:38 – The Lattimore-Evans feud will reach anime levels of violence this week 27:10 – Re-visiting the "Jimmy G to the Saints?" question (and other pending free agent QB’s) 32:15 – If DA is fired, should the Saints pursue Ohio State’s Ryan Day?   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang basks in the glory of the Saints’ epic destruction of the fake NFL team, the Los Angeles Rams; debates whether the Saints should go after 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo next season; and asks the age-old question – is Dennis Allen still fired?   Time codes:   1:04 – The Rams beat down was glorious and we want them to suffer forever 8:44 – Despite an insane amount of injuries, the Saints played a perfect game 14:10 – Is Dennis Allen still fired? 26:23 – Which Saints team will show up against the 49ers?  Plus, Jimmy G to the Saints in 2023? 38:54 – Jacob’s all-time ad read   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang talks all things #FireDennisAllen – why DA will be fired, when DA will be fired and what happens after DA is fired.   Time codes:   :33 – Jacob was right the entire time: Dennis Allen is a bum.  Did we mention that Jacob was always right? 9:32 – Injuries are NOT an excuse for what’s transpired 14:58 – Should the Saints fire Dennis Allen midseason? 19:26 – Saints fans are 100% justified in calling for DA’s head 36:35 – What will happen after DA is fired?  How do the Saints stamp out this trash fire? 46:44 – We need to beat the Rams because they’re the antithesis of everything the Saints stand for   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang wonders aloud if the Saints can maintain their swagger from the Raiders shutout; attempts to get to the bottom of what the hell is going on with Michael Thomas; and tries their best to get #CANCELLED.   Time codes:   2:04 – After the Saints shut out the Raiders, is DA still fired? 10:00 – Will the Saints be able to maintain their swag, both on offense and defense? 20:16 – What on Earth is going on with Michael Thomas’ toe?  Did we try to trade him? 28:01 – Weirdly specific Ravens predictions, plus Alvin Kamara is now THE locker room leader 38:50 – The Saints MUST play the same style of football in what may be the most critical week of the year in the NFC South   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang is joined by Sean’s wife Caroline to discuss the Arizona Cardinals’ trashy game day experience; debate whether the Saints are currently the worst team in the league; and list all of the weird ways WR Rashid Shaheed can score his next TD, because he’s definitely scoring once in every game for the rest of the season FOR ALL ETERNITY.   Time codes:   2:05 – DA is totally cooked – is that a good thing?  Plus the Haspels’ thoughts on the extremely lame, try-hard Arizona game day experience 10:04 – Because the NFC South is trash, the season is still somehow not a lost cause 17:44 – Are the Saints currently the worst team in the NFL?  And if things get worse, do we blow up the roster? 30:58 – Saints v. Raiders is gonna be a poopfest and if the Saints lose, things might get ugly 40:55 – House of the Dragon Lagniappe   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang gets really freaking deep about what the hell has happened to this team; debates when or if Dennis Allen should be fired; and piles on Tom Brady for being an old, washed weirdo.   Time codes:   :33 – Jacob melts down over the Bengals loss 4:10 – The script has flipped – the offense is good and the defense stinks.  Why must the football gods torture us so? 14:05 – How does DA survive this season?  And will the horrendous NFC South save him? 21:19 – Real talk about where we’re at with this team 32:07 – The Saints HAVE to win this week because the Arizona Cardinals stink worse than Bourbon Street after a mid-summer downpour   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, they wonder aloud whether Taysom Hill has actually been the answer at QB all along; debunk any notion that Sean Payton’s rights will be traded to Carolina; and debate whether or not you should watch House of the Dragon on a plane in front of people who may not want to have the show spoiled for them.  We live in a society, people!  There are rules!   Time codes:   1:23 – Is Taysom Hill actually the answer at QB?? 11:11 – The defense looked shaky against the Seahawks – is it injuries or something more nefarious? 17:30 – Sean and Jacob’s firsthand accounts of the game day experience in the Dome 25:59 – Next week’s Bengals game looks v winnable 32:20 – There’s no way Sean Payton goes to Carolina…right? 39:44 – House of the Dragon lagniappe   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, Jacob and Allison discuss how Andy Dalton has made the offense watchable; do their best to manifest a Saints win against a porous Seahawks defense; and debate whether or not to turn the pod into a House of the Dragon recap show.   Time codes:   1:42 – The Saints are officially dead last in the NFC South, and while there’s still hope for the team, we all drank the Dennis Allen Kool-Aid 4:38 – The 2022 Saints just aren’t fun to watch, but at least the offense looked better with Andy Dalton under center 10:02 – If the Saints continue to stink, should we just become a House of the Dragon recap pod?  Plus, apparently Jacob has “Jason Sudeikis energy” 15:36 – The Saints have a legit shot to win against the Seahawks and their nonexistent defense 21:56 – The Saints need to do a better job of getting their playmakers (*cough* Kamara *cough cough*) the ball in space 26:32 – Seasons like this really make us miss Buddy D   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4  

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, Jacob and Sean’s dads are back by popular demand!  Gary Krasnow and “Papa John” Haspel join the pod to complain about the Saints’ giant wet fart of an offense; debate whether Jameis Winston is too hurt to be good or if he just stinks; and wonder if the team will turn it around in London like they did in 2017, or if we’re in for another few months of perpetual misery.   Time codes:   2:11 – The Saints are an undisciplined mess right now.  Is it time to bench Jameis? 13:15 – Are Dennis Allen and Pete Carmichael just “substitute teachers?” 21:19 – We need to be rooting for the Chargers to suck so they give us their first rounder for Sean Payton’s rights 24:30 – Was the DA hire about “complacency,” not “continuity” or “consistency?” 34:05 – How in the hell do the Saints turn this around? At least Chris Olave and Pete Werner are good 42:31 – Our Completely True, 100% Accurate predictions of what will happen vs. the Vikings in London   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang gives zero credit to the fraudulent, classless Buccaneers organization for their 20-10 "victory;" wonders aloud how much the loss falls on Dennis Allen’s shoulders; and compares Tom Brady to the most evil leader in world history.   Time codes:   2:46 – Jameis and the offense are massively underachieving, but the defense looks good. 7:09 – This game was eerily similar to the only other time Brady’s Bucs beat the Saints…or was it the last time the Saints beat themselves against the Bucs? 13:31 – The Bucs are a trashy, bush league organization. 18:57 – The Bucs “rivalry” is a mirage because they’re just jealous and this game was lost because the Saints beat themselves.  How much is Dennis Allen to blame? 30:29 – Next week is make or break for Jameis and the offense. 37:43 – Our 100% accurate, completely true Saints vs. Panthers predictions.   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4

Lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang does a jig on the corpse of the Falcons (and Atlanta in general) after the team blew a 16-point lead against the Saints in the fourth quarter; celebrates the return of Michael Thomas: horror movie monster; and Jacob wonders aloud whether NFL refs are actual humans or if they’re born out of the mud like the Orcs in Lord of the Rings.   Time codes:   1:20 – The Saints pulled off an epic win but should we be worried about the sloppiness? 15:17 – NFL refs continue to lower the bar for success (or failure?) 16:43 – Is there cause for concern regarding offensive and defensive lines, and the defense in general? 22:11 – The Bucs looked old and vulnerable against the Cowboys 29:15 – Week Two predictions…will the Saints win by 90??   You can follow Sean, Jacob and Allison on Twitter at @SeanHaspel, @JacobKrasnow and @AlliWhitlock; and on Instagram at @SeanMHaspel, @Kraznogram and @AlliWPratt   Logo designed by T.J. Krentel   The theme music is “Proctor” by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrVVLqmLXZ4&list=PLzCxunOM5WFIHAuCIoapCsvdSF2-YdwqI&index=4