Gus Kattengell and Kalia Butler kick off The Neutral Ground, a New Orleans Saints Podcast presented by Rouses Markets, bringing together Saints football, New Orleans culture, debates, hot takes, fan questions and everything surrounding the Black and Gold.

In episode one, Gus and Kalia talk about the start of football season, game-day rituals, watch parties, tailgate classics and how football takes over the weekend in New Orleans.

Plus, they discuss the renewed excitement surrounding the Saints, Tyler Shough's leadership, the defense, the team's nine captains and what they're watching as the new season gets underway.