The Bird Calls

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Everything Pelicans for Sports Drink. Exclusive NBA analysis, news and opinion about Zion, BI, Herb, and the NBA.

Recent Episodes
  • Are the Pelicans committed to "Borrego Ball?"
    Oct 28, 2024 – 01:07:19
  • New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 Season Preview
    Oct 22, 2024 – 00:58:29
  • Pelicans Preseason Wrap-Up
    Oct 18, 2024 – 00:54:18
  • The Bird Calls: Pelicans Let It Fly vs Magic
    Oct 10, 2024 – 01:48:30
  • The Bird Calls: Pelicans vs Magic Preseason Preview
    Oct 5, 2024 – 00:29:24
  • The Bird Calls: One-on-One with Bleacher Report's Dan Favale
    Oct 4, 2024 – 01:07:30
  • Media Day 2024: Talking with Shamit Dua
    Oct 1, 2024 – 01:01:04
  • All or Nothing: Is B.I. Going to Buy In?
    Sep 6, 2024 – 01:32:29
  • The Bird Calls: Pelicans Offseason in Review with Christian Clark
    Aug 30, 2024 – 00:53:21
  • Pelicans vs Kings VI: The Chase for 8th
    Apr 19, 2024 – 00:46:12
  • 5 for 50: Pelicans Prepared for Hollywood Finish to Regular Season
    Apr 19, 2024 – 01:17:25
  • Play-in or Playoffs? What's Ahead for the Pelicans?
    Apr 11, 2024 – 00:49:59
  • The Pelicans Remain Consistently Inconsistent
    Jan 31, 2024 – 01:18:57
  • Should the Pelicans make a trade before the deadline?
    Jan 14, 2024 – 00:47:14
  • Pelicans dominate and dethrone the Sacramento Kings!
    Jan 12, 2024 – 00:34:55
  • Pelicans soar to 4-game winning streak!
    Dec 18, 2023 – 00:30:51
  • Zion, Pelicans give humiliating display in the NBA Cup semis. How will they respond?
    Dec 8, 2023 – 00:23:29
  • Pelicans Advance to the NBA Cup Final Four and set to face the Lakers
    Dec 6, 2023 – 00:48:37
  • 76ers victory, CJ's importance, Zion's back-to-back situation and more!
    Nov 30, 2023 – 00:29:52
  • Lost Identity: The Pelicans have lost 3 of 5 and their defense
    Nov 8, 2023 – 00:55:46
  • Erin Summers joins to talk Pelicans and preview the next slate of games
    Nov 1, 2023 – 00:35:14
  • Oleh, Grubb recap the Pelicans opening night victory over the Grizzlies
    Oct 26, 2023 – 00:31:42
  • Importance of a Quick Start to 2023, Small Ball and a Stacked WC with Antonio Daniels
    Oct 25, 2023 – 00:28:15
  • Zion and the Pelicans finally breakout against the Magic plus a regular season preview
    Oct 18, 2023 – 00:33:29
  • Pelicans suffer preseason blowout to the Rockets, cause for concern?
    Oct 13, 2023 – 00:22:58
  • Reasons for Optimism/Cautiousness as the Pelicans approach Training Camp
    Oct 8, 2023 – 00:29:47
  • What does the Damian Lillard trade mean for the Pelicans?
    Sep 28, 2023 – 00:42:51
  • Jose Alvarado joins Trey Murphy on the injury list and who will fill bench minutes?
    Sep 20, 2023 – 00:27:38
  • What does Trey Murphy's Injury mean? Plus, Jonas, Kira Lewis and more
    Sep 6, 2023 – 00:32:55
  • Summer League Wrap Up
    Jul 18, 2023 – 00:40:06
  • Summer League Update with Erin Summers
    Jul 10, 2023 – 00:28:40
  • Pelicans Summer League Reaction
    Jul 8, 2023 – 00:25:22
  • Antonio Daniels joins to discuss the draft, free agency, summer league and the fans!
    Jun 29, 2023 – 00:47:41
  • Pelicans keep Zion, BI: Draft Jordan Dawkins, add several others
    Jun 23, 2023 – 00:32:08
  • Should the Pelicans trade Zion?
    Jun 18, 2023 – 00:45:08
  • Should the Pelicans move Zion/BI for Scoot? With Sean Highkin
    Jun 14, 2023 – 00:35:19
  • Erin Summers joins to discuss the Pelicans season, offseason and preview draft
    Jun 9, 2023 – 00:38:51
  • Should the Pelicans Trade for Myles Turner? With Alex Golden
    Jun 8, 2023 – 00:44:11
  • Draft Preview with Ben Pfeifer! First round pick (14) and some sleepers
    May 26, 2023 – 00:37:33
  • Lottery Reaction: What to do with the pick and more
    May 17, 2023 – 00:31:36
  • Herb Jones Snubbed! Awards Voting, Pels search for an assistant and more!
    May 11, 2023 – 00:39:48
  • 3-point shooting, coaching staff changes and in-game adjustments
    May 8, 2023 – 00:40:11
  • Zion's Absence and Grading the 2022-23 Pelicans Season
    Apr 15, 2023 – 00:54:23
  • Pelicans Season In Review and Play-In Preview with Grubb and Oleh
    Apr 10, 2023 – 00:50:54
  • Playoff Push: Will NOP get Zion back? And an exciting new announcement!
    Apr 4, 2023 – 00:38:26
  • Will the Pelicans free fall change their trade deadline plans?
    Feb 3, 2023 – 00:58:45
  • Will the Pelicans win 50 games for the first time in 15 years!? Midseason check-in!
    Jan 13, 2023 – 01:11:54
  • Pelicans in FIRST PLACE! Five-game win streak and are they elite?
    Dec 9, 2022 – 01:03:46
  • Evaluating the 4-3 Start including BI's Absence, Zion, CJ, Trey's play and more
    Nov 4, 2022 – 01:37:07
  • Zion's return, lineup looks and other preseason takeaways
    Oct 11, 2022 – 01:04:49
Recent Reviews
  • Jacksonmike
    Good, but not enough
    It’s the best Pelicans podcast. But episodes come once a month or less. That’s not nearly enough. Do it once a week and you’ll have something going.
  • refinery-worker
    Listened to the last episode
    Zion is by far a better player than Ingram. As far as whose team it is, Zion is the guy that if he reaches his potential will carry the team to the championship that’s not BI.
  • Popunkid
    Love the show, but there’ve been some issues
    To make a very long story short, I would love to give the show a full five stars, but feel like I’m being generous with four (at this particular time.) Avid, voracious Pels fan from AZ. I consume all the Pels related media I can daily. I drive a lot for work, and use Pels podcasts as my happy place when on the road. Because I drive a lot (and, admittedly, don’t have the best hearing having been a performing musician for 20+ years) and I need decent quality production to hear what is being said - and unfortunately this show has some less than stellar production. Often times, I can barely hear what one of the guys is saying. Other times, there are odd audio issues ex. One show was almost nothing but feedback with the host not realizing it was almost impossible to make out what they were saying. Huge fan of the content and the hosts, but I beg you guys for two things: More consistent shows, and better production.
  • MW2 4 life!!
    Used to be good
    I used to listen to this podcast all the time and was excited when an episode came out. Since then attitudes and people have changed and now all you get is self righteous guys complain about literally anything they can about the Pelicans organization. They say they want to grow the fan base, and I think they were at a point, but now it’s just a disappointment every episode and tough to get through the first 15-20 minutes every episode.
  • Killahnola
    Must listen if you are a Pelicans fan
    Every episode is worth a listen. I love the round table talk format.
  • D harris
    Informative
    I enjoy his opinion but he does a great job backing it up with stats and facts. One of my favorite Pels podcasts
  • TennMan2323
    One of my favorites
    These guys are very knowledgeable and enjoy their banter. Just wished they would podcast more often.
  • south of springfield
    Great Pels podcast
    Great podcast for everything Pelicans!
  • Pels101
    Yessir
    I haven’t even listened yet but I know it’s gonna be good.
  • Ryan Grest
    Audio issues
    Would be 5 stars if there weren’t consistent audio issues.
  • fixfifa
    Volume level inconsistencies
    It can be so hard to hear some of y’all sometimes. This time it was Grubb. Y’all are awesome, but fix the audio please :).
  • Tippis hubby
    Preston's interview
    another awesome interview, packed with information & personality
  • BerkeleyGrad08
    Can’t defend itself from Laker fans
    We need a podcast with stronger leadership. It’s just disappointing that these guys are constantly getting roasted by common laker fans and other laker podcasters. It’s embarrassing for our fan base. We need someone that can stand up to all those laker trolls not get pwned over and over. when i go to there twitter account i feel like i just got beat by dallas by 50 points all over again. i would compare this podcast to a gif of a giant dumpster fire.
  • DPHenom
    Jahlil spin move comp
    Let’s see that compilation of spin moves please
  • Cic3r0
    Great work!
    Love the show keep ‘em coming! #wontbowdown
  • _Hudd_
    Always entertaining
    Keep it up, a consistently good listen.
  • Gcgaston01
    Entertaining and informative podcast
    Geaux Pelicans!
  • Mr. Baton Rouge
    The Best New Orleans Pelican’s Podcast
    Glad I’m able 2 listen 2 this podcast. I enjoy listening 2 them. They’ve done an awesome job since the Anthony Davis trade demand!!
  • kenny from metairie
    June 24, 2019
    That dude says “you know” every sentence lol i love the podcast but this one in particular us very hard to listen to with that and him killing all the excitement of zion by hating on his skill but still 5 stars in podcast
  • Strong podcast
    Best source on the Pels
    I've been following the Bird Writes and the Bird Calls for a couple years now, and they are definitely the best source out there on the Pelicans. Kudos to Preston, Oleh, Kevin, and the rest of their team. The only thing missing are more interviews with members of the organization.
  • positvely pelicans
    Positive Pelican Post
    At this point I just listen for the housing updates
  • Gutterguy720
    Pels fans Unite!
    Great podcast with friendly analysts and dedicated host. These guys provide excellent insight to the NOLA Pelicans!
  • ScottySimps
    Awesome stuff
    Funny and informative, I love it!
  • Markmaine
    Great Pod Cast!
    This is a must for any fan!!
  • Jessie wk o
    Best Pels Pod
    Great job guys! Way better than that locked on pelicans dumpster fire pod!
  • Pelicanlover42
    Love these guys
    The only Pelicans podcast I listen to. Know their stuff and they’re humorous too. I don’t even watch the games anymore. I just listen to the podcast. Keep it coming guys! UPDATE: Still loving this podcast!
  • TippiEllis
    Love the Pels
    So excited to hear Preston talk about the Pels. Great information!
  • Kenleungdesign
    Daily listen
    Great work guys, appreciate all the effort and insight.
  • Redhopeful
    Excellent
    Great insights on the Pelicans and NBA as a whole. Keep it up!
  • KWalHoops
    Best Pelican podcast
    Fans and NBA heads are always looking for guys who cover their team well and with passion. These guys love the Pelicans and know their stuff.
  • Nickdxjfd
    🏀🎧
    Everything a Pels fan needs
  • morganw1302
    Great Podcast
    Great Podcast. GO PELS!
  • Francesc Bixby
    Geaux Pels
    Excellent insight into the Pelicans franchise! Love hearing Preston, Oleh and Kevin who really know their Pels basketball and give me basketball information that makes me proud to be a Pels fan!
  • SportsFan07
    Informative and entertaining
    This podcast is the best way to keep up to date on the Pelicans and trends in the NBA. Preston adds really interesting insight, and a unique perspective as the host. Always enjoy his knowledge and interviews. Keep up the great work!
  • triciateach
    Great way to stay on top on the game!
    Loved this!
  • TheSportsminn
    Worth every second of your time!
    Why listen to any other Pelicans podcast when you can listen to the best one?
  • Cawyer
    Pelicans talk
    If you like the back and forth conversations or interviews with other teams bloggers, then this is your place.
  • Dashboard Anonymous
    T Rich
    Trevor is the man.
  • Treyyyyyyymikeeee
    @_party4sean
    Listen to every episode for my Pels! Enjoy the podcasts a lot
  • kdc407
    Great podcast!
    Take a listen.... you’ll enjoy it!
  • T. Trills
    Awesome
    Love the previews!!
  • TinkerTenor
    Fierce AF pod
    Fierce brah, fierce.
  • funny face16
    Good stuff
    Preston made me do this.
  • Sterlingsilver17
    Awesome!
    Love this Podcast SO much. Great listening. Awesome.
  • Gilintank
    Great stuff
    A must listen for Pels fans
  • SAnative
    Great pod!
    Favorite pelicans podcast!
  • bha678
    Love this pod!
    Full of great info
  • SoncoChairman
    Great Show
    Informative and entertaining. The host is great. He really knows his stuff. Highest recommendation.
  • BirdoftheNOLA
    The bird flies to the ocean
    Very good podcast on the pelicans
  • LuisThiele13
    Great Pelicans content
    If you are a Pels fan of any kind, this is the pod for you. #DoItBig
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