Jacques Talk Live launches with Paul Mainieri
WAFB's newest sports talk program, Jacques Talk Live, made its soft‑launch on Friday, July 10, with longtime LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri joining host Sports Director Jacques Doucet. The live broadcast airs Monday through Friday at 2 p.m. across YouTube, Roku, WAFB.com and the 9News app.
Mainieri, who was tapped to lead the LSU baseball program in 2007, reflected on the formative years that shaped his coaching philosophy, recalling the challenges and triumphs of building a competitive team in Baton Rouge.
The conversation also turned to his short tenure as head coach at the University of South Carolina, where he spent a brief but impactful period before deciding to return to Louisiana three years later, a move he described as a return to familiar ground.
During the interview, Mainieri offered candid thoughts on the transition, emphasizing the lessons learned at both institutions and how they continue to influence his approach to the game today.
The show’s schedule and multi‑platform distribution aim to give viewers a consistent, in‑depth look at college baseball, while giving fans a chance to engage with the sport’s evolving narrative.