Bayoulands TALKS

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation between guestcontributor Jesse Doiron and poet R.S. Gwynn from the season 9 premiere of Bayoulands.An encore of the radio episode featuring this conversation and much more will air Sunday, May 25th at 5pm.Thanks for listening!

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're revisiting our conversation with author Oanh Ngo Usadi from 2021 for this Back toBayoulands BONUS episode.We spoke by zoom from her home in Singapore about her memoir "Of Monkey Bridges and Banh Mi Sandwiches: from Saigon to Texas," which details her experience as a Vietnamese refugee and immigrant in Southeast Texas.Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing my conversation with Byron Balentine about his remembrances of the late KVLU show host Tanner Hunt, better known to KVLU listeners as Corndodger Snopes, host of the long-running program "Saturday Night with the Folks," who passed away on April 6th of this year. Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing a story from early in the Bayoulands series. Jason Miller and JonathanTippet visited Claiborne Park in Vidor to learn about Rainbow Trout stocking and fishing.Thanks for listening!

For this Back to Bayoulands BONUS episode we're revisiting our conversation with author Roger Wood about the legendary Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown plus a special introduction with KVLU music director Joe Elwell.Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're digging deep into the Bayoulands series with a story from the first season. Back in 2017, we visited the apiary at Pinehurst Gardens in Orange County to learn about beekeeping from Brian Muldrow of Muldrow Bee Farm in Beaumont. For more info visit muldrowbeefarm.com.Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing a conversation between guest contributor Willie Carriere and longtime Southeast Texas news videographer L.D. Ray from earlier this season.Thanks for listening!

In honor of Texas Independence and Texas History Month, we are re-sharing a tour of the Sam Houston Regional Library in Liberty, Texas for this Back to Bayoulands BONUS episode.Alana Inman leads Shannon Harris through the exhibits at the Library that tell the story of this region of Texas from pre-history to the present. Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing a conversation between guestcontributor Jesse Doiron and architect and art caretaker Rob Clark from the latest episode of the Bayoulands radio show. Rob is a contributor of public art in Southeast Texas where he and his partner Jerry Thacker have been instrumental in growing Lamar University's public art program through gifts of artwork by nationally acclaimed artists. The two will be honored for their contributions to the arts at this year's Le Grand Bal hosted by the Lamar College of Fine Arts on March 22nd. Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing our conversation with Lareatha Clay, a direct descendent from the Shankleville Freedom Colony located in Newton County, one of more than 500 freedmen's towns in Texas founded by formerly enslaved people who were emancipated after the Civil War. This conversation appeared on the most recent episode of the Bayoulands radio show.News and information from the Shankleville HistoricalSociety is available on their website at shankleville.org and on Facebook. For more information about Freedom Colonies in Texas visit thetexasfreedomcoloniesproject.com.Thanks for listening!

For this Back to Bayoulands BONUS episode, we're sharing Micah Leigh's conversation with Janis Joplin biographer Holly George-Warren, with a special introductory conversation with Tom Neal, director of the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, Texas.Back to Bayoulands episodes will drop every 3rd Friday this year.Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing a conversation from the latest episode of the Bayoulands radio show… between Chair of the Department of Art and Design at Lamar University Stephanie Chadwick and acclaimed artist and native Southeast Texan Evita Tezeno whose exhibition titled Piece of My Heart is on view at the Dishman Art Museum through March 8th of 2025.You can hear the full most recent episode on Sunday, February 23rd at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and kvlu.org.

For this episode we're sharing Jesse Doiron's conversation with Southeast Texas author and memoirist Gary Brice from the most recent episode of the Bayoulands radio show. Thanks for listening.

We are introducing a NEW bonus episode to the podcast to revisit early conversations from the podcast series. "Back to Bayoulands" episodes will drop every 3rd Friday in 2025. This Back to Bayoulands episode features the very first episode from the podcast: Jason Miller's conversation with animator and illustrator Kelly Asbury. Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing our conversation with Ramona Young about her research into the Redbone community of Southwest Louisiana for the most recent episode of the Bayoulands radio show. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation from earlier in season 8 between guest contributor Jesse Doiron shares and poet and author John Rutherford. Thanks for listening and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

For this episode we're sharing a conversation with Katherine Leister from the Stark Cultural Venues about the Stark Family's legacy at the University of Texas at Austin. For more information about the venues of the Stark Foundation in Orange, Texas, go to starkculturalvenues.org.

For this episode we're sharing our visit to the Ice House Museum to speak with Susan Kilcrease about recent archeological discoveries along the Neches River. The Ice House Museum is located at 818 Earnest Ave in Silsbee. To learn more you can visit their website at icehousemuseum.org and follow them on Facebook and YouTube.

For this episode, we're sharing the first live recording for the Bayoulands series. Inspired by photographs documenting the war in Ukraine, KVLU station manager Jason Miller led a conversation with the documentary photographer and Lamar University alumnus Patrick Patterson and Uliana Trylowsky, a major gifts officer at Lamar University of Ukrainian descent. The opinions express in this conversation do not reflect those of KVLU or Lamar University. You can view the exhibition of photographs by Patrick Patterson titled “To Live” on view at the Dishman Art Museum through November 2nd. The Dishman Art Museum is located at 1030 E Lavaca St in Beaumont on the campus of Lamar University. Thanks for listening.

For this episode, we're sharing Jason Miller's conversation with artist and art instructor Maurice Abelman about his foray into mural painting including recent projects in the city of Orange. This conversation is from the most recent Bayoulands radio episode. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation with Aaron and Tina Lewallen, a husband and wife team who helped solve one of Beaumont's most famous cold cases: the murder of Mary Catherine Edwards. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation with Interpreter Maddie Martin at Sea Rim State Park from the most recent Bayoulands radio episode. Thanks for listening!

Happy National Ice Cream Day! We're sharing Victor Albaine's visit to Mike's Old Fashioned Soda Fountain in Port Neches from the most recent Bayoulands radio episode. Thanks for listening!

We are sharing a special episode today in conjunction with the opening of a new pop-up exhibit at the Dishman Art Museum. KVLU: Rewind… In Pictures remembers the first two decades of KVLU with photographs and memorabilia from the KVLU archives. Some of the photos on display are from The Big Broadcast of '94, a theater performance which aired live in celebration of KVLU's 20th anniversary in 1994. KVLU: Rewind... In Pictures is on view through August 3, 2024 at the Dishman Art Museum on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont. Thanks for listening!

For this special episode, we're sharing a conversation between KVLU alums Melanie Dishman and Byron Balentine from the station's 50th anniversary celebration on April 30th of this year. Thanks for listening!

We're sharing a conversation from the premier episode of Bayoulands, season 8. In celebration of KVLU's 50 years of public broadcasting, retired station manager Byron Balentine spoke with long-time KVLU volunteer show host Al Dugan. You can hear Dugan on Classics each Thursday at 9pm and Sundays at 9am on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org.

In celebration of 50 years of public broadcasting for KVLU, we're sharing a conversation from the premier episode of season 8 of Bayoulands. Guest contributor Jesse Doiron speaks with an early supporter of KVLU and former station manager George Beverley. Thanks for listening!

We are gearing up for the premier of season 8 of Bayoulands which launches on April 28th, but in the meantime, we're sharing my visit to Chosen Weeds Farm, a working and teaching homestead in Bridge City owned and operated by Stephanie Harren. This story originally aired on season 6 of the radio show. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation between KVLU music director Joe Elwell and opera singer and Port Arthur native Richard Perkins from the most recent episode of the Bayoulands radio show. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a profile of the McFaddin-Ward family and historic home from the most recent Bayoulands radio broadcast. First up, you'll hear our conversation with Sarah Parker about the history of the McFaddin and Ward families and how their legacy is still preserved today. After that we're sharing an extended cut of an audio tour of all 3 floors of the McFaddin Ward House led by docent Brianna Cross. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation between the Symphony of southeast Texas's own Maestro Chelsea Tipton II and conductor and Port Arthur native Glenn Alexander II from the most recent Bayoulands radio broadcast. For more information about Symphony of Southeast Texas performances go to sost.org. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing my conversation with Andy and Joyce Green from season 5 of Bayoulands in 2021. Andy Green is a native of Port Arthur, Texas and an alum of Lamar University best known for developing composite technology and innovating its use in the design of aeronautics, automobiles, buildings, bridges, boats and more. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a classic conversation from 2017 between Jason Miller and southeast Texas Santa, Clem Webb. Thanks for listening and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

For this episode,we're sharing a conversation with Swamp Pop icon Jivin' Gene Bourgeois recorded in the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, Texas. Bayoulands is produced in the studios of 91.3 KVLU Public Radio in Beaumont, Texas by Shannon Harris and Jason M. Miller. You can hear the radio broadcast every 4th Sunday at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. Join us on social media at 91.3 KVLU Public Radio on Facebook and @bayoulands on Instagram. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation with Rachel Stiles, a fellow with the Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast at Lamar University. We spoke about her research into the origins and resurrection of Swamp Pop music, a genre homegrown in southeast Texas.

We're sharing a conversation from the latest episode of season 7 of Bayoulands. Jason Miller speaks with John Quigley about the history and legacy of The Orange Leader newspaper. You can hear an encore broadcast of the most recent episode of Bayoulands on Sunday, November 26th at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. The episode features this conversation with John Quigley as well as guest contributor Andy Coughlan's interview with artist and illustrator Lynn Sweat and a story about the origins and resurrection of Swamp Pop music. Thanks to the H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust for making this program possible. Additional support provided by the Jefferson County Tourism Commission. Thanks for listening!

We're sharing a conversation from the latest episode of Bayoulands season 7 between guest contributor Andy Coughlan and artist and illustrator Lynn Sweat. You can find Lynn Sweat on Instagram @lynnsweat.illustrator. You can hear an encore broadcast of the most recent episode of Bayoulands on Sunday, November 26th at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. The episode features this conversation with Lynn Sweat as well as stories about the origins of Swamp Pop music and the history of The Orange Leader newspaper. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing Jason Miller's conversation from 2021 with Dr. Terrie Looney, former education director for the Big Thicket Association, a support and advocacy group for The Big Thicket National Preserve. The Big Thicket Association will host Big Thicket Day, a family friendly event celebrating 59 years of the Big Thicket Association and 49 years of the Big Thicket National Preserve this Saturday, October 7th from 11:30am to 3pm at Collier's Ferry Park in Beaumont. For more information go to bigthicket.org. Thanks for listening!

For this episode,we're sharing a conversation from season 6 of Bayoulands with poet, actor and author hal evans, a southeast Texas native and Lamar University alum whose fascination with words has taken him to theater stages, classrooms and libraries across the nation and beyond. His  debut novel Come Day in Night was recently awarded the Nautilus Gold Medal and The Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal. For more information about his work visit: halevanspoet.com. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation between Dishman Art Museum director and KVLU show host, Dennis Kiel and renowned photographer and Lamar University Walles Chair of Fine Arts, Keith Carter which aired on the most recent Bayoulands radio show. Our thanks to both Keith Carter and Dennis Kiel. You can hear an encore broadcast of the entire radio episode on Sunday, September 24th at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. We hope you enjoy.  

For this episode, we're sharing a behind the scenes visit to Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange. Director Angie Mason shared about a conservation project that is currently underway at the gardens. To learn more go to their website at shangrilagardens.org. Bayoulands TALKS is produced in the studios of 91.3 KVLU Public Radio in Beaumont, Texas by Shannon Harris and Jason M. Miller. You can hear the radio show every 4th Sunday at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. Thanks to the H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust for making this program possible. Additional support provided by the Jefferson County Tourism Commission. If you enjoy the conversations shared in Bayoulands TALKS, please remember to share and follow wherever you find your podcasts. And join us on social media at 91.3 KVLU Public Radio on Facebook and bayoulands on Instagram.  Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a recent conversation with Katharine Leister, archivist for the Tyrrell Historical Library in Beaumont. The interview was part of a larger story on the Bayoulands radio show about Port Arthur's Pleasure Island. Katharine shares about the many resources of the Tyrrell Historical Library and her research findings about the history of Pleasure Island. Our thanks to Katharine Leister. You can learn more about the library on the beaumonttexas.gov website. You can hear an encore broadcast of the most recent Bayoulands radio show on Sunday, July 23rd at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. The show includes the conversation with Katharine Leister as well as George Davis, the current director of Pleasure Island. For more information about Pleasure Island go to the Parks and Recreation link on the portarthurtx.gov website. Thanks for listening!

For this episode we're sharing a conversation with Judith Linsley about the leaders of Lamar University over the past century. This interview aired on the most recent episode of the Bayoulands radio show. You can hear an encore of the show on Sunday, July 23rd at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and kvlu.org. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing a conversation from season 2 of Bayoulands in 2017. Contributor Jared Webb spoke with LUTV News Operations Manager Gordon Williams, upon the release of the award-winning short film The Example. Six years later, on Friday, June 16th, 2023 Williams will receive a Special Congressional Recognition from the Office of U.S. Representative Brian Babin for outstanding achievement in producing media that presents the region's Black history and experiences. We hope you enjoy this conversation which includes discussion of the origins and inspiration for The Example and stay tuned after the interview for details about the June 16th event. Bayoulands TALKS is produced in the studios of 91.3 KVLU in Beaumont, Texas by Shannon Harris and Jason M. Miller. Radio Episodes can be heard on 91.3 FM and kvlu.org every 4th Sunday at 5pm. Thanks for listening.

The City of Port Arthur is celebrating 125 years this year. For this episode, we're sharing our recent conversation with Port Arthur Quasquicentennial Steering Committee members, Verna Rutherford and Dr Albert Thigpen, to learn more about the City's plans to recognize this momentous occasion. This conversation aired on the premiere episode of Bayoulands season 7. You can hear an encore of the radio broadcast on Sunday, May 28 at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. Thanks for listening!

For this episode, we're sharing more of Willie Carrierre's conversation with jazz guitarist Jeff Simon.  Jeff talks about his personal journey as a jazz musician, inspired by his musical family and the formation of the long-time southeast Texas group The Jazz Innovators, co-founded by his father, Lynn Simon. You can hear an encore broadcast of the most recent radio episode of Bayoulands on Sunday, May 28th at 5pm on 91.3 FM CST and online at kvlu.org. If you enjoy the conversations shared in Bayoulands TALKS, please remember to share and follow wherever you find your podcasts. And join us on social media at 91.3 KVLU Public Radio on Facebook and bayoulands on Instagram. Thanks for listening.

As one of several stories we plan to bring you this year recognizing Lamar University's Centennial, we're sharing Jason Miller's recent conversation with Dr. Kevin Richardson from the season 7 premiere of Bayoulands. Richardson shares his remembrances of his grandparents, Dr. John and Mary Gray. You can hear an encore broadcast of the premiere episode of season 7 of Bayoulands on Sunday, May 28th at 5pm CST on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. Thanks for listening!

We'd like to recommend another podcast from KVLU public radio that may be of interest to you. Hosted by Lamar University Professor, Judith Linsley, "2 Minutes of History" shares a new aspect of southeast Texas history in a bite size morsel each week. New episodes drop every Friday at noon. You can find 2 Minutes of History on the NPR One app or wherever you find your podcasts.  

For this episode we're sharing a conversation with Margaret Toal, Chair of the Orange County Historical Commission, about her remembrances of Henry Lowe. Prior to his passing in November of 2022, Mr. Lowe was well known for his efforts to preserve and share the heritage and contributions of the African American community. Most notably, he set about to create the Orange African American Museum, a project that continues today. Our thanks to our guest for this episode: Margaret Toal and the H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust for making this program possible. Additional support provided by the Jefferson County Historical Commission.   If you enjoy the conversations shared in Bayoulands TALKS, please remember to share and follow wherever you find your podcasts. And join us on social media at 91.3 KVLU Public Radio on Facebook and bayoulands on Instagram.  You can hear the radio episodes every 4th Sunday at 5pm on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org.  Thanks for listening.

With the annual Cajun Heritage Festival coming up this weekend, we wanted to share a conversation from early on in the series that celebrates an essential part of Cajun culture, the music. This is Jonathan Tippet's interview with Gloria Roy, founder of Cajun Sounds Internet Radio. We hope you enjoy and stay tuned after the interview for more details about the Cajun Heritage Festival and associated events. Thanks to the H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust for making this program possible. If you enjoy the conversations shared in Bayoulands TALKS, please remember to share and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts. And join us on social media at 91.3 KVLU Public Radio on Facebook and bayoulands on Instagram. Bayoulands TALKS is produced in the studios of 91.3 KVLU Public Radio in Beaumont, Texas by Shannon Harris and Jason M. Miller. You can hear the radio episodes every 4th Sunday at 5pm on 91.3 FM and online at kvlu.org. Thanks for listening. 

For this episode, we're sharing guest contributor Willie Carrierre's conversation with Frederica Breaux, widow of the late jazz musician Zachary Breaux. This interview was featured on the most recent episode of the Bayoulands radio show as part of a larger profile of the jazz guitarist and Port Arthur native. Our thanks to Frederica Breaux for sharing her story. To hear the full episode which includes this conversation as well as Willie Carriere's conversation with jazz contemporary Jeff Simon and a jazz soundtrack that features the music of Zachary Breaux, Ted Dunbar and Roy Ayers, tune in to 91.3 FM or stream online at kvlu.org on Sunday, March 26th at 5pm. Thanks for listening!