Polk and Kush
An absurd look at sports and life in New Orleans. This weekly podcast featuring comedian Andrew Polk and longtime local columnist Scott Kushner covers New Orleans teams with a bend away from stats and boring analysis. Instead they focus on the practical, entertaining side of the Saints, Pelicans, UNO, Tulane, and more.
Episodes

Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
The Pelicans are in the dumps and need to BLOW. IT. UP! The Saints can't hurt us anymore, but there's still plenty of news surrounding the team and the ever-persistent QB rumors swirling around the crescent city. This is a SUPER spicy episode with more than enough giggles to get you through your day.As always, Polk & Kush is sponsored by Jansen Petagna. Find him on Instagram @j_petagnaMusic by Mike Wiebe, of Drakulas, Riverboat Gamblers, and the International News Service podcast.

Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Just because the Saints season is over doesn’t mean Saints news has slowed down any. Trade rumors swirl around AAA level talent while Brees whips up breakfast. The Pelicans lose 8 of 9 and our statistics guy tells us that’s “bad.” We’re inclined to agree with him. A wild and loose segments section covers Valentine’s Day, the playoff system, and some drunken French Quarter goofs with hippies. As always, Polk & Kush is sponsored by Jansen Petagna. Find him on Instagram @j_petagnaMusic by Mike Wiebe, of Drakulas, Riverboat Gamblers, and the International News Service podcast.

Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
The Saints slough of a season is over and with it our half decade of excruciating pain. We say bye bye to Brees (and hopefully to Jared Cook) and welcome in a new era of Saints devastation. The Pelicans road trip is going as expected with glimmers of hope from Kira, NAW and Jax. We've got a stingray on broad, the mayor welcoming tourists for Mardi Gras, an oddly scented candle, and much, much more.

Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
The Saints manage to overcome the worst team in NFL playoff history with some stellar (against the Bears at least) defense, and an offense that’s still figuring it out...all the while Special Teams is eating glue in the back of class. Should we mention the Pelicans? A brutal series of losses going into an even more brutal road trip does not bode well. All the usual segments starring King Cakes, celebrity chefs, Kush’s favorite target, and a toothless mob of goons. It’s all here!

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
It’s playoff time for the Saints, as we prep for what could be the last Brees-led wildcard round we’ll ever see. We’ll talk about what to expect, who to see, and if there’s anything to gain from the trouncing of Carolina. The Pelicans fall in one of the most brutal losses in franchise history and who’s to blame? Don’t worry, we’re ready to point fingers. Kush loses his mind over a common car component, Polk burns his tongue and his hand, and so much more.

Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
The Polk & Kush team doesn’t take holidays off! We’re here with a rapid-fire episode questioning the Pelicans decent start (this was recorded before the Suns game!) and the Saints Christmas match up against the Vikings. Kamara has the touchdown record regardless of the very old record books, NFL playoff seeding mathematics makes us roll our eyes, and Jaxson Hayes might be taking a trip to the G-league. We breakdown New Year's resolutions and partying, as well as pretending to rob banks and the trusty ol’ food pyramid. Fun, quick, and easy -- give it a listen!

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
A potential Super Bowl preview may not have gone the Saints way, but there’s still plenty to look forward to with a recovering Brees who hopefully won’t be throwing to plumbers and UPS guys for the rest of the season. The Pelicans look sharp in the pre-season (as they normally do) but the pieces seemed lined up for a fun (and hopefully) successful season. Tulane drops a hot potato, the Atlanta Falcons have to hang it up, and a looming Christmas holiday season and some toilet wine dominate our segments.
As always, we're sponsored by New Orleans' finest realtor Jansen Petagna, check out his current listings at https://jansen-petagna.fqr.com/, and find him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/j_petagna/ or shoot him a message jansen@fqr.com. That's a sponsor!

Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
The Saints win streak screeches to a halt in the city of brotherly love amid player performance woes and a few unlucky breaks -- will it snowball into this week's showdown with Kansas City or can the Saints become a trap game of their own? The Pelicans in their one preseason outing have shown that they will go undefeated and win the championship uncontested and nothing will hurt us. LSU "shoes" us they've still got it, there's men in diapers, there's Christmas music, and so much more.
As always, we're sponsored by New Orleans' finest realtor Jansen Petagna, check out his current listings at https://jansen-petagna.fqr.com/, and find him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/j_petagna/ or shoot him a message jansen@fqr.com. That's a sponsor!

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
The Saints hop in the Way-Back machine to transport us to the time of being terrified in the fourth quarter, but a scrappy defense manages to save the day and extend a stellar win streak before heading into Philly. The Pelicans have been making the media rounds and saying all the right things, but will winning personalities equal winning games? If nothing else, this NBA season is gonna be fun. Stick around for segments where Kush talks about his favorite mayor, Polk spends too much on a McRib, and other antics are afoot. Join us!

Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
The boys kick this one off by diving into their antics-filled Thanksgiving holidays, but fret not, we’re absolutely packed with Saints coverage on their blowout win over what could have been a prime Sunbelt contender. Have Taysom’s magic undies lost their powers or was it all according to plan? We have a few theories and woes heading into Falcon Hate Week 2.0.- There’s also plenty for you Pels fanatics, as we go into the actual dog-like qualities of the team and what sensible fans can realistically expect. There’s swingers conventions follow-ups, there’s bad politicians, there’s delicious cake, and so much more.