Hold That Podcast, Podcast
by The Athletic
A podcast about the LSU Tigers, the reigning College Football Playoff National Champions. Brody Miller and Chris Branch flip the script on LSU football each week as they analyze the news around Baton Rouge, break down the football nitty gritty and throw off the wall takes you won't hear anywhere else. There's no culture like south Louisiana, and no podcast matches it better.
Episodes
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Bold Predictions, Baw
With fall camp approaching, Brody and Chris make predictions about what this LSU team will look like in a month. Starting QB, offensive line, all that. Plus a Last 5 Minute Club on New Orleans tailgating.
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How Many Beers?
Brody and fresh new father Chris are back after a short hiatus with a most important question: Which SEC coach would you have the most beers with? They also touch on important LSU topics with fall camp rapidly approaching in the rearview mirror.
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Recruiting, video games and impending fatherhood
Brody and Chris are back, talking LSU's frenzied recruiting push before they take a short break. Also, the Last 5 Minutes Club takes on NCAA Football's return next year and who we're playing with.
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Pastalaya + Pods ... Pod
Brody and Chris are back with baseball talk, a football scheduling argument and the long-awaited pastalaya discussion. Also the Last 5 Minutes Club is back with an important summer question.
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Feuds and Foods
Brody and Chris are back after a week off to talk Saban-Jimbo fallout, LSU posing as the nosy neighbor, Brian Kelly's recruiting and a QB update as summer heats up. Also for the Last 5 Minutes Club: hurricane snacks.
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Pastalaya in Shreveport
Brody and Chris lean into the offseason by talking preseason rankings, neutral site ideas that we actually like (Arkansas in Shreveport!) and the raging pastalaya debate for the Last 5 Minutes Club.
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How long is Brian Kelly's leash?
Brody and Chris talk expectations, NFL Draft and introduce a new metric for the upcoming football slate. Plus, the Last 5 Minutes Club discusses the best home game to attend.
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Spring game observations, Derek Stingley Jr.'s bizarre draft ride and...daiquiris
Brody and Chris return with fresh spring game observations, a preview of LSU's draft outlook and an important Last 5 Minutes Club discussion on frozen drinks.
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RB clarity + we pitch a TV show
Brody and Chris talk about Corey Kiner's departure, update the QB race and go over other practice odds and ends. Plus, the newest edition of the Last 5 Minutes Club gives birth to a new smash-hit TV idea.
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The OL gets an anchor
Brody and Chris go over some encouraging spring updates, possible transfer news and a special new edition of the Last 5 Minute Club -- which former player would make a great head coach?
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Quarterbacks and Pizza
Brody and Chris catch up on a busy week in LSU football, as reporters got to see a whole live practice. They chat early QB impressions, defensive line highlights and the ever-changing secondary. Plus, the Last Five Minute Club is back with two hypotheticals to keep us all up at night.
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Back in the Spring of Things
Brody and Chris talk first impressions from spring practice, storylines for the rest of spring, Matt McMahon and a truly sicko hypothetical for the Last Five Minutes Club.
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The new coaching landscape at LSU
Brody and Chris talk Matt McMahon, Kim Mulkey and Brian Kelly in the new-look athletic department. What are the expectations for all? And what should we expect from spring practice?
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LSU's Basketball Future + Spring Practice Questions
Brody and Chris talk through the NCAA sanctions and who LSU could hire amid sanctions coming down the road. Plus, of course, football talk.
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A New QB? In This Economy?
LSU has a new quarterback -- who might be the favorite for the starting job, too. Brody and Chris dive deep on Jayden Daniels, his fit, his backstory and what to expect from him in the coming weeks. Story: The many angles of Jayden Daniels’ transfer from Arizona State, the latest addition to an...
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Spring Football Primer + Depth Chart Guesses
Brody and Chris reconvene for a Mardi Gras-season pod focused on spring football. They talk depth charts, positions of worry, and even some CFP expansion talk.
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LSU, er, Bengals Super Bowl Preview with Paul Dehner
Brody and Chris are joined by The Athletic's Bengals writer Paul Dehner Jr. to talk about Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase in the leadup to the Super Bowl. Paul tells a Chase story no one's heard, plus they get into predictions.
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Brian Kelly dances into National Signing Day
Brody and Chris return for a Signing Day preview, a rant about the discourse on Brian Kelly's dancing, and a look ahead to the offseason. Also: Who Dey? Sure.
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Offseason Primer: Portal, Portal, Portal
Brody and Chris break down LSU's deep dive into the transfer portal and try to reframe the conversation around it. Also..how do we feel about the program overall? Listener feedback welcome.
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So...what's going to happen in the bowl game?
Brody and Chris regroup after the holidays to talk staff changes and, oh yeah, the bowl game that's happening Tuesday night.
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Brian Kelly's Renovation
Brody and Chris talk about a bevy of staff changes announced immediately after their last pod aired. Did LSU lose more than it gained? Also, who the hell is starting the bowl game?
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Brian Kelly starts to build his staff
Brody and Chris talk new staff hires, possible coordinator candidates and, oh yeah, there's a bowl game to talk about. Who's transferring out? And how is recruiting going? Come hang out.
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What does LSU head coach Brian Kelly actually look like in practice? With Matt Fortuna
Brody and Chris welcome on The Athletic's Matt Fortuna, who has covered the coaching change from Notre Dame's side. They dive into how Kelly is perceived at Notre Dame and who he could possibly hire for his LSU staff.
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LSU hires Brian Kelly as new head coach
About six hours after our previous episode, LSU has hired Brian Kelly away from Notre Dame. Brody and Chris break down the hour-by-hour and talk about what's ahead for the program after the stunning coup.
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Where does LSU go from here?
Brody and Chris beg a crazed fanbase for nuance in the height of silly season. Who's next after Lincoln Riley's rejection? Matt Rhule? Mark Stoops? Let's dive deep.
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As the Coaching Carousel Turns
Brody and Chris delve into the latest rumors and inside info on the LSU coaching search. Lincoln Riley? Matt Campbell? What is the actual profile of the perfect LSU coach? Listen to find out.
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Garrett Nussmeier SZN
Brody and Chris talk about the dreaded moral victory in Tuscaloosa and sort through the game of telephone that's been the Garrett Nussmeier situation.
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Let's Talk About Jimbo
With a scary game looming, Chris and Brody focus more on the future. They go into the latest on Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin and more.
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Is Dabo Swinney actually a candidate?
We're in the thick of an uncomfortable lame-duck period. Brody and Chris talk coaching carousel updates, Dabo Swinney offers and more.
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EMERGENCY POD: Ed Orgeron is out; what's next?
Chris and Brody convene for an emergency episode after news broke Sunday that Ed Orgeron will be unemployed at year's end. What was the ultimate downfall? Who's on the shortlist for Scott Woodward? What's the rest of the season going to be like with a lame-duck head coach that won a national…
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Ed Orgeron is Deontay Wilder? Just go with it
Chris and Brody look at LSU's bleak outlook and where head coach Ed Orgeron stands. What would make Scott Woodward pull the trigger on firing the 2019 national championship coach?
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Step back from that ledge, my friend
Brody tries to reel in Chris's despair after LSU's heartbreaking loss to Auburn at home. They try to parse how LSU got here and how they could even try to dig out of this hole. In a season where every game feels important to the future of the program, how will LSU adjust against Kentucky this...
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LSU beats Mississippi St. for their first SEC win of the season
Brody and Chris digest the MSU win and slice further into the watermelon that is LSU's season to see if ants might lie ahead. Is anyone in the SEC outside of Alabama and Georgia good? And why is that good for LSU?
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Is LSU back on track?
Brody and Chris catch up on an encouraging LSU win against Central Michigan, somehow compare LSU to a watermelon, survey a tough SEC schedule ahead and talk wedding strategies.
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LSU's offensive issues + John Emery's eligibility
LSU running back John Emery might be ineligible for the season, and LSU's win against McNeese might have raised even more questions. Chris and Brody dive into LSU's offensive issues and what the Emery situation means.
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Is Ed Orgeron's future at LSU in jeopardy?
Chris and Brody dive into LSU's brutal defeat at UCLA, what it means for Ed Orgeron's future and if the opener really told us what this LSU team will be.
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LSU @ UCLA: season opener preview
Hold That Podcast is back! Brody returns with a new co-host, The Athletic's newsletter writer and resident LSU fan Chris Branch. The two introduce Chris amid Hurricane Ida displacement, talk expectations for the new season and analyze LSU's season opener at UCLA.
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Dare Rosenthal transfers from LSU
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller react to the news of Dare Rosenthal transferring from LSU, and what they means for the Tigers' offensive line depth. Plus, the guys discuss why the 2021 season will come down to who wins the starting QB job.
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A huge month of recruiting for the Tigers
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller preview a busy month of recruiting for LSU with a number of official visits under way. They also take a look at the latest coaching change, and how the departure of James Cregg affects LSU.
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State of the Program: LSU
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller bring you the State of the Program. They have in-depth roster conversations, position battles and how the rest of the SEC views the Tigers.
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TJ Finley to transfer from LSU
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller react to the news of TJ Finley entering the transfer portal. What does this mean for LSU's quarterback situation?
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LSU's post-spring breakdown
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller hit on all the big topics surrounding LSU, including the post-spring breakdown, handicapping LSU's quarterback competition, the highs and lows of the spring game and a little LSU draft talk.
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The reputation of LSU
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller touch on some of the off-the-field noise surrounding LSU, the Tiger's pro day, and spring football.
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Most interesting areas of spring practice
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller turn their attention to spring practice and the 3 things they are most interested in; Quarterback battle, newcomer hype, massive defensive potential.
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A new feeling surrounding LSU football
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller go into detail of the new vibe going into the spring. Reminiscent of 2019? Plus, more on Myles Brennan and the QB competition.
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LSU's new defensive staff hires
T-Bob Hebert and The Athletic's Brody Miller give their opinions on the new defensive staff hires and the areas they can improve the Tigers. Plus, they break down the 2021 season schedule into 4 quarters.
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Saints block Ryan Nielsen from becoming LSU DC
T-Bob Hebert & The Athletic's Brody Miller discuss the latest news on Ed Orgeron's search for a defensive coordinator. Saints DL coach Ryan Nielsen is staying in NOLA after nearing a deal to become LSU DC. Sean Payton and the Saints would not let Nielsen out of his contract. Is there beef between...
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Ed Orgeron's search for a new DC continues
T-Bob Hebert & The Athletic's Brody Miller share their first impressions on getting a chance to meet new LSU offensive coordinator Jake Peetz and pass game coordinator DJ Mangas. Plus, what happened with LSU's hunt for Marcus Freeman and what comes next for its defensive coordinator search? Is Ed...
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LSU hires Jake Peetz as OC
T-Bob Hebert & The Athletic's Brody Miller discuss LSU coaching news. Jake Peetz will be the new OC. The DC hire should be coming down the pike soon. Plus, a deep dive into the LSU roster and discuss who will be returning on Coach Orgeron's depth chart. The guys are objectively optimistic about a...
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LSU wins final game of 2020. Coaching changes up next.
T-Bob Hebert & The Athletic's Brody Miller discuss LSU's season ending win vs. Ole Miss in what was one of the craziest games of the season. First the guys take a look at Coach Orgeron's staff to determine who they expect to return next season as well as who they expect to be on their way out....
About this show
A podcast about the LSU Tigers, the reigning College Football Playoff National Champions. Brody Miller and Chris Branch flip the script on LSU football each week as they analyze the news around Baton Rouge, break down the football nitty gritty and throw off the wall takes you won't hear anywhere else. There's no culture like south Louisiana, and no podcast matches it better.
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