From the Sidelines to the Seats

Rob DeArmond/Adam DeArmond
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From the Sidelines to the Seats is a sports podcast focused on football, perspective, and thoughtful conversation. Hosted by a father and son, the show brings together two viewpoints: one shaped by decades of experience as a sports journalist — with a foundation in high school sports and a people-first approach — and the other shaped by fandom, knowledge of the game, and honest reactions from the stands. Each episode grows out of real conversations that happen while watching games.

  1. 1d ago

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 27

    The Saints fall 16-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, dropping to 2-5 as familiar problems continue to surface. We discuss the struggling running game, defensive issues on third down, missed scoring opportunities, and the pressure being placed on Tyler Shough. We also examine the offensive line, play calling, kicking concerns, and whether the upcoming bye week could bring needed changes. Despite another frustrating loss, the Saints remain in the NFC South race. What needs to change for this team to turn things around? Two perspectives. One conversation.

  2. Oct 19

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 26

    The New Orleans Saints pick up a 34-27 road win over the New York Giants, but what looked like a comfortable victory turned into a fight to the finish. On this episode of From the Sidelines to the Seats, we break down the Saints' roller coaster of a game, from falling behind early to building a 34-10 lead before nearly letting it slip away. Tyler Shough delivers four total touchdowns, the running game finds some success, and the defense forces four turnovers, but late-game struggles leave plenty to discuss. We also look at the impact of getting Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and the rest of the backfield involved, Shough's performance while playing through hand injuries, the defensive adjustments that nearly cost the Saints the game, and Kamara reaching 5,000 career rushing yards and 5,000 career receiving yards. With an international matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris coming up, one big question remains: Which Saints team will show up next? From the Sidelines to the Seats — Two perspectives. One conversation.

  3. Oct 12

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 25

    The Saints fall to 1-4 after a 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and the questions are starting to pile up. In this episode of From the Sidelines to the Seats, Rob and Adam break down another frustrating Saints performance and discuss what needs to change. From the struggles against the blitz and the lack of a consistent running game to questionable play calling and missed opportunities, there’s plenty to talk about. We also look at Tyler Shough’s performance, Alvin Kamara’s limited role, the lack of offensive adjustments, and the continued problems on defense. Adam shares his frustration with the team’s direction, while Rob brings his sports journalism perspective to the conversation, including what stood out from Kellen Moore’s postgame press conference. The discussion also turns to the bigger questions surrounding the Saints’ leadership, coaching staff, and front office. Is this a team that can still turn things around, or are more significant changes needed? Three straight home losses have made things difficult for Saints fans, and we talk about what it will take to get this team moving in the right direction. From the Sidelines to the Seats — two perspectives, one conversation.

  4. Sep 21

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 24

    The New Orleans Saints are 1-1 after a hard-fought 24-17 road win over the Baltimore Ravens. In this episode of From the Sidelines to the Seats, we break down the Saints’ second-half adjustments, Kellen Moore’s play calling, and Tyler Shough’s continued development. We discuss Shough’s pocket presence, his chemistry with Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele, Daniel Carlson’s kicking performance, and the importance of getting the offense going earlier in games. We also look at Alvin Kamara’s return, Travis Etienne’s limited involvement, the Saints’ ability to control the clock, and the importance of keeping Lamar Jackson off the field. Looking ahead, we preview the Saints’ home matchup against the 2-0 Las Vegas Raiders and discuss what New Orleans needs to improve as the season continues. From the Sidelines to the Seats — Two perspectives. One conversation.

  5. Sep 14

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 23

    The New Orleans Saints opened the season with a wild 31-30 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions, but there was plenty to take away from the comeback. After falling behind 21-0 in the first half, the Saints made adjustments and battled their way back into the game. Tyler Shough finished 35-for-56 for 410 yards and three touchdowns, becoming just the third Saints quarterback to throw for 400 yards in a game, joining Drew Brees and Aaron Brooks. Chris Olave had 10 catches for 182 yards and came up with several clutch receptions, while Devaughn Vele added seven catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. Kendre Miller found the end zone, Juwan Johnson made some big plays, and Bryce Lance worked his way into the offense. We also talks about the Saints' early struggles, the impact of the starters not playing in the preseason, the adjustments made at halftime and how the game seemed to slow down for Shough as the second half went on. The Saints fought their way into overtime, but after Detroit put together a long drive, New Orleans had one final chance. Kellen Moore decided to go for two and the win rather than settle for another possession. The attempt fell short, but the decision showed confidence in a team that had just rallied from a three-touchdown deficit on the road. It wasn't the result the Saints wanted, but after the way the game started, there may be plenty to build on heading into the rest of the season. From the Sidelines to the Seats. Two perspectives. One conversation.

  6. Aug 31

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 22

    The Saints are getting closer to the regular season, and the roster is starting to take shape. In this episode of From the Sidelines to the Seats, we talk about some of the Saints’ cuts that surprised us, including Bub Means, Ronnie Bell and Charlie Smyth, and try to make sense of some of the decisions being made as the roster comes together. We also get into the quarterback situation behind Tyler Shough, what we saw from Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson during the preseason, and why keeping Shough healthy could be one of the biggest factors in the Saints’ season. There’s also plenty of discussion about injuries, the running back room with Alvin Kamara dealing with an injury, the wide receiver depth, and Micah Parsons’ injury in Green Bay.

  7. Aug 17

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 21

    Episode 21: What Did We Learn From the Saints’ First Preseason Game? The Saints have played their first preseason game, and there’s plenty to talk about. In Episode 21 of From the Sidelines to the Seats, we break down New Orleans’ matchup with the Jaguars and what stood out, both good and bad. The biggest discussion is at quarterback, where Spencer Rattler struggled to generate momentum while Zach Wilson provided some encouraging flashes. Is Wilson now the clear No. 2 behind Tyler Shough? We also look at the Saints’ depth at wide receiver, including strong performances from Bub Means and rookie Barion Brown, and discuss what Jordyn Tyson’s injury could mean heading into the regular season. Plus, we talk about Ty Chandler’s big kickoff return, Audric Estime’s touchdown, the defense, Michael Heldman’s two-sack performance, and the importance of third- and fourth-down situations. Despite the loss, there’s a different feeling around this Saints team. We talk about Kellen Moore’s impact, the roster being built around his systems, and why this preseason feels more interesting than it has in recent years. There’s still plenty to figure out, but for the first time in a while, there’s something to look forward to. From the Sidelines to the SeatsTwo perspectives. One conversation. #FromTheSidelinesToTheSeats #Saints #NFL #Football

  8. Aug 10

    From The Sidelines To The Seats | Episode 20

    The NFL is about winning, but what happens to the people behind the wins and losses? Rob and Adam DeArmond get into the human side of football after Rob watches Netflix's Quarterback. The conversation starts with Cam Ward and Titans coach Brian Callahan, including a behind-the-scenes look at how Callahan tried to help his rookie quarterback learn from adversity. From there, they discuss the pressure on NFL players and coaches, how organizations can set people up for success or failure, and why sometimes a quarterback's situation matters just as much as his talent. Sam Darnold becomes a perfect example of that conversation, as Rob and Adam look at how a quarterback's career can change when he finally finds the right coaching, system and supporting organization. They also talk about the unique perspective Quarterback provides, Baker Mayfield watching the Saints-Falcons game. From the Sidelines to the Seats is a conversation between two generations and two perspectives on sports: one from the sidelines and one from the seats. #FromTheSidelinesToTheSeats #NFL #Saints #Quarterback #CamWard #BakerMayfield #SamDarnold

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From the Sidelines to the Seats is a sports podcast focused on football, perspective, and thoughtful conversation. Hosted by a father and son, the show brings together two viewpoints: one shaped by decades of experience as a sports journalist — with a foundation in high school sports and a people-first approach — and the other shaped by fandom, knowledge of the game, and honest reactions from the stands. Each episode grows out of real conversations that happen while watching games.

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