Best Pels Game Podcasts (2025)

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Will the Wizards' draft pick ahead of the Pels throw off the bird's game plan? 35:40

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This hour, Mike D talks to Chris Gordy (Locked on the SEC/Houston Astros pregame host) about the LSU Tigers' 8th national title win and how the baseball team will possibly look in 2026. Then, Kelsey Nicole Nelson (Fox Sports 1340AM host of "Listen In With KNN"), joins the show to share her thoughts on Wizards trading Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey to …

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Will New Orleans receive an expansion NHL franchise? 3:52

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Steve and Charlie spoke to a WWL listener about the cities up for an NHL expansion franchise.

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Guillory: Bringing in Kevon Looney is an "excellent" move by Joe Dumars 17:06

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Will Guillory, a Pelicans reporter for The Athletic, joined Sports Talk. Guillory praised Joe Dumars' decision to sign center Kevon Looney to a two-year contract. He shared his thoughts on the Pelicans' draft class and the upcoming Summer League.

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Looking At LSU Baseball's Roster Numbers, Garrett Nussmeier From The Manning Passing Academy 46:25

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By Matt Moscona

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Will The Saints Offensive Line Be A Strength?, Phil Steele's SEC Strength of Schedule 45:42

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By Matt Moscona

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LSU Gets Another LHP From The Portal, Shea Dixon Gives The Latest Recruiting News 46:51

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By Matt Moscona

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Mike: LSU WR Chris Hilton Jr. has the Rashid Shaheed "speed element" 35:05

16m ago35:05

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Mike answered a text from a WWL listener about LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. Joel Meyers, the Pelicans' play-by-play television announcer, joined Sports Talk to discuss New Orleans' active offseason. Meyers shared his thoughts on new C Kevon Looney, rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears, center Derik Queen, and star forward Zion Williamson. Meyers…

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Triple Option: Paul Skenes, Damian Lillard, & Cal Raleigh 6:34

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Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve previewed Paul Skenes' upcoming performance against the St. Louis Cardinals. Charlie discussed the Bucks' controversial decision to cut Damian Lillard. Mike celebrated Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh's historic 2025 campaign.

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Meyers: The Pelicans are much closer to a 49-win team than a 21-win team 21:04

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Joel Meyers, the Pelicans' play-by-play television announcer, joined Sports Talk to discuss New Orleans' active offseason. Meyers shared his thoughts on new C Kevon Looney, rookie point guard Jeremiah Fears, center Derik Queen, and star forward Zion Williamson. Meyers emphasized the importance of building chemistry with new faces.…

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Kevon Looney is a solid rotational piece for the Pelicans' frontcourt 35:42

24m ago35:42

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Mike and Charlie discussed the Pelicans' decision to sign free-agent C Kevon Looney, LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's latest addition in the transfer portal, and the Dolphins' trade for retired TE Darren Waller. Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, recapped LSU baseball's eighth national championship and previewed the Tigers' upcoming 20…

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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is very similar to Garrett Nussmeier 4:58

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Mike interviewed Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at the 2025 Manning Passing Academy.

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Jay Johnson can be the baseball version of Nick Saban 16:55

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Buddy Songy, an analyst for TigerBait.com, joined Sports Talk. Songy recapped LSU baseball's eighth national championship. He previewed the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft and predicted a raise for Tiger head coach Jay Johnson. Songy also shared his thoughts on LSU's 2025 college football season.

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Pelicans' Roster OVERHAUL: New Orleans signs Kevon Looney in Free Agency | More moves expected 27:02

17h ago27:02

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New Orleans Pelicans make waves with Kevon Looney signing. Is this the move that propels them into contention? Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans' free agency strategy, analyzing Looney's fit and the potential impact on young talent like Derik Queen. The discussion covers salary cap implications, trade possibilities, and how the team's roster mi…

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Garrett Nussmeier is much more confident entering year two as LSU's starting QB: Full Show 6/30/25 2:18:44

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Mike and Charlie recapped their trip to the 2025 Manning Passing Academy, highlighting LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Clemson's Cade Klubnik, and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers. Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux 247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. Mike interviewed Nussmeier and Klubnik at the Manning Passing Academy. Mike and Charlie discussed Pittsburg…

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Dumars: The Pelicans' 2025 draft class is going to make New Orleans proud 35:05

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Steve and Charlie discussed the Pelicans' off-season moves. The guys heard from New Orleans lead executive Joe Dumars, point guard Jeremiah Fears, and center Derik Queen. Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Sports Talk. Kosel discussed the Pelicans' decision to sign free-agent center Kevon Looney. Kosel also previewed what's next for Ne…

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New C Kevon Looney is a hard-nosed "glue guy" for the Pelicans' frontcourt 13:28

19h ago13:28

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Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA reporter, joined Sports Talk. Kosel discussed the Pelicans' decision to sign free-agent center Kevon Looney. Kosel also previewed what's next for New Orleans.

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Saints training camp officially starts July 23rd in Metairie 37:08

19h ago37:08

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Steve and Charlie previewed the Saints' official training camp schedule. The guys discussed the latest news involving the Pelicans in the free-agency cycle. Steve and Charlie also heard from Saints quarterback Tyler Shough at the Manning Passing Academy and legendary former college football coach Nick Saban's speech during his induction into the Lo…

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Saban: I was always proud of "raising the bar" of success at LSU 13:10

20h ago13:10

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Steve and Charlie listened to legendary former college football coach Nick Saban's speech during his induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Saban remembered his path to becoming the coach of the LSU Tigers.

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Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough values WR Brandin Cook's veteran leadership 9:37

20h ago9:37

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Steve and Charlie heard from Saints quarterback Tyler Shough at the Manning Passing Academy.

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LSU Football Preseason All-Americans, Nick Saban Inducted Into Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame 46:17

20h ago46:17

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By Matt Moscona

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Manning Passing Academy Recap, Ranked SEC QB's 46:14

20h ago46:14

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By Matt Moscona

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Saints Cornerback Concerns, Why LSU Football Must Win Week 1 46:23

20h ago46:23

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By Matt Moscona

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Pittsburgh has been making "un-Steeler-like" moves this offseason 32:48

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Mike and Charlie discussed Pittsburgh's blockbuster trade with Miami centered around safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and tight end Jonnu Smith. Mike interviewed Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik at the Manning Passing Academy. The guys previewed LSU's challenge against Clemson in the 2025 season opener. Mike, Steve, and Charlie p…

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Triple Option: Wimbledon, MLB All-Star Futures Game, & Edna Karr 7:01

21h ago7:01

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Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve discussed the latest from the annual Wimbledon tournament. Charlie previewed the MLB All-Star Futures Game, featuring multiple former LSU Tigers. Mike praised Edna Karr's incredible football program.

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Klubnik: I'm excited for LSU to come to our place for week one 11:53

21h ago11:53

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Mike interviewed Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik at the Manning Passing Academy. The guys previewed LSU's challenge against Clemson in the 2025 season opener.

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Garrett Nussmeier is looking to blaze his own trail in 2025 33:43

21h ago33:43

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Mike and Charlie recapped their trip to the 2025 Manning Passing Academy, highlighting LSU's Garrett Nussmeier, Clemson's Cade Klubnik, and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers. Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux 247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West broke down the latest from LSU football's recruiting and discussed LSU baseball's decisions in the tra…

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Nussmeier: Freshman cornerback DJ Pickett is a "special talent" 8:38

22h ago8:38

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Mike interviewed LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at the Manning Passing Academy.

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LSU is extremely excited about NDST LHP transfer Danny Lachenmayer 16:48

22h ago16:48

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Glen West, a senior writer at Geaux 247 Sports, joined Sports Talk. West broke down the latest from LSU football's recruiting. He discussed LSU baseball's decisions in the transfer portal. West also shared his thoughts on Tiger five-star cornerback DJ Pickett.

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Chris Paul, Brook Lopez, Santi Aldama? How the Pelicans can RESHAPE their roster in Free Agency 27:01

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NBA free agency frenzy hits New Orleans. Will the Pelicans make a splash or stay under the radar? Salary cap constraints shape the Pelicans' strategy as they eye potential big man targets. Host Jake Madison breaks down the team's financial flexibility and analyzes free agent fits like Brook Lopez and Santi Aldama. The discussion shifts to veteran p…

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The Manning Passing Academy enjoyed another record attendance this year: Full Show 6/27/25 2:15:32

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Mike and Steve hosted a special edition of Sports Talk live from the annual Manning Passing Academy. They spoke to Greg Stock, the CEO of Thibodaux Regional Health System, and Bob Ibach from Nikco Sports. Legendary former Saints QB Archie Manning joined Sports Talk to discuss the growth of the Manning Passing Academy. Coach Don Rodrigue celebrated …

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The most talented college QBs are on full display at Manning Passing Academy 33:09

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Mike and Steve interviewed Crissy Froyd, a college football reporter for USA Today, longtime former Saints head athletic trainer Dean Kleinschmidt, and Nicholls State head football coach Tommy Rybacki. Froyd evaluated the best college quarterbacks in attendance at the Manning Passing Academy. Kleinschmidt celebrated the growth of the Manning Passin…

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Coach Rybacki wants to take Nicholls to the national stage 8:11

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Nicholls State head football coach Tommy Rybacki joined Sports Talk. Coach Rybacki discussed his goal after taking over for former Colonel head coach Tim Rebowe. He previewed Nicholls' season-opening matchup against Incarnate Word on national television.

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"Work overload" could be the cause of increased Achilles injuries 12:30

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Longtime former Saints head athletic trainer Dean Kleinschmidt joined Sports Talk. Kleinschmidt discussed the development of the annual Manning Passing Academy. He celebrated the growth of sports medicine, questioned the increase in Achilles injuries, and remembered the legendary career of Rickey Jackson.…

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Cade Klubnik vs. Garrett Nussmeier week one will be primetime TV 9:56

4d ago9:56

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Crissy Froyd, a college football reporter for USA Today, joined Sports Talk. Froyd previewed LSU's week one matchup against Clemson, featuring elite quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Cade Klubnik. Froyd also evaluated South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers, Georgia's quarterback battle, Arizona State's Sam Leavitt, and Florida's DJ Lagway.…

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Nicholls State has seen tremendous growth in recent years 31:21

4d ago31:21

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Mike and Steve interviewed Nicholls State president Dr. Jay Clune and Jonathan "JT" Terrell, the Athletic Director at Nicholls State. Dr. Clune and Terrell celebrated the latest additions to the Colonel athletic facilities. The guys also spoke to Tony Gaines and David Ward from Sports-O-Zone Tech.

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Sports-O-Zone is a new cleaning technology for athletic gear 7:38

4d ago7:38

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Mike and Steve interviewed Tony Gaines and David Ward from Sports-O-Zone Tech. The guys discussed how their technology effectively cleans gear for the new generation of athletes.

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The Nicholls campus becomes the "hot bed" of football in the summer 11:12

4d ago11:12

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Mike and Steve interviewed Jonathan "JT" Terrell, the Athletic Director at Nicholls State. Terrell discussed the latest additions to the Colonels' athletic facilities. Terrell also celebrated the Mannings' impact on Thibodaux.

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Potential BREAKOUT Saints LB, LSU's Latest Freak Of The Week 46:42

4d ago46:42

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By Matt Moscona

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Triple Option: Tyler Shough, Kyle Tucker, & Ryan Pressly 3:34

4d ago3:34

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Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve reviewed Tyler Shough's recent comments on the St. Brown podcast. Charlie previewed the Astros' upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs and two former Houston legends.

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Great teachers are in surplus at Louisiana Line Camp and Manning Passing Academy 12:11

4d ago12:11

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Mike and Steve interviewed Coach Don Rodrigue at the annual Manning Passing Academy. Coach Rod celebrated the surplus of elite coaches at the Louisiana Line Camp and Manning Passing Academy.

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Manning Passing Academy is entering year 20 at Nicholls State 54:26

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Mike and Steve hosted a special edition of Sports Talk live from the annual Manning Passing Academy. They spoke to Greg Stock, the CEO of Thibodaux Regional Health System, and Bob Ibach from Nikco Sports. Legendary former Saints QB Archie Manning joined Sports Talk to discuss the growth of the Manning Passing Academy.…

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Grading The Pelicans Draft Class, Ross Jackson Details The Tightest Saints Position Battles 46:19

4d ago46:19

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By Matt Moscona

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Manning: Tyler Shough is an "outstanding" young man who battled adversity 24:24

4d ago24:24

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Legendary former Saints QB Archie Manning joined Sports Talk to discuss the growth of the annual Manning Passing Academy. Manning praised Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough for returning to this year's camp after getting drafted in April. Manning shared his thoughts on Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. He also to…

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Evaluating SEC Preseason Power Rankings, Zack Nagy With The Latest On Recruiting 46:55

4d ago46:55

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By Matt Moscona

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GAMBLE: Pelicans roll Dice on Derek Queen trade | FRANCHISE-ALTERING Game Changer or Mistake? 27:01

5d ago27:01

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Pelicans make bold draft move, trading up for Derick Queen. Is this the game-changer New Orleans needs? Jake Madison breaks down the Pelicans' aggressive strategy, analyzing Queen's potential impact and fit alongside Zion Williamson. The discussion covers Queen's impressive college stats, his playmaking abilities, and how he could reshape the team'…

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Micah Peavy is a Great Pick for the Pelicans in the 2nd Round but the Draft Process Raises QUESTIONS 27:01

5d ago27:01

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Pelicans draft decisions spark controversy. Is the front office's strategy too narrow? Jake Madison analyzes the New Orleans Pelicans' recent NBA draft moves, focusing on second-round pick Micah Peavy and the trade for Derik Queen. He examines the team's apparent ties to Troy Weaver and questions their scouting process. Madison also discusses the p…

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Joe Dumars made a major gamble on night one of the NBA Draft: Full Show 6/26/25 2:15:35

5d ago2:15:35

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Mike and Charlie discussed Joe Dumars' "gamble" on the first day of the 2025 NBA Draft. LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson joined Sports Talk. Coach Johnson celebrated the Bayou Bengals' eighth national championship. Mike and Charlie interviewed Chris Dodson, a Pelicans reporter for ClutchPoints, and Seth Lewis, a sports reporter for WWL TV. Mike,…

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Dumars: We were "excited" to land both Jeremiah Fears AND Derik Queen 34:46

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Steve and Charlie criticized ESPN's coverage of the 2025 NBA Draft. The guys heard from Pelicans lead executive Joe Dumars about New Orleans' decisions in the first round of the draft. They shared live updates from day two of the draft. Steve and Charlie also listened to last night's press conference audio from Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen.…