Hi everyone,
I’m Matthew, host of Heart of a Fan — a podcast that looks at how sports fandom shapes identity, community, and belonging.
Recently, I released an episode that shares the stories of fans, community leaders, and high school programs who used sports as a way to rebuild identity and resilience after Hurricane Katrina.
Of course, at the center of it all are the Saints — not just as a football team, but as a lifeline that brought people together when they needed it most.
🎧 You can listen here: heartofafan.org or on Spotify/Apple Podcasts.
I’d love to hear your memories of that time — what do you remember about the Saints’ return to the Dome, and how did fandom play a role in your own recovery story?
Thanks for letting me share this here, and Who Dat forever! 🖤💛⚜️