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Keith breaks down where the U.S. housing market appears to be headed and which regions and states are quietly winning or losing in the population shuffle since 2020—and what that could mean for real estate investors.  You'll also hear about an intriguing cash-flow play in single-family rentals in select Southern markets. Then, Keith is joined by financial strategist and comedian Garrett Gunderson, who challenges the usual "scrimp and save" advice. Together, they explore how to build real wealth without sacrificing your life today, how high-net-worth individuals often get money wrong, and a different way to think about financial independence, freedom, and investing in yourself. Resources: Get Garrett Gunderson's Killing Sacred Cows audiobook free: DM @GarrettBGunderson on Instagram with the words "Keith Cows." Episode Page: GetRichEducation.com/595 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  For predictable 10-12% quarterly returns, visit FreedomFamilyInvestments.com/GRE or text  1-937-795-8989 to speak with a freedom coach Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com  Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Keith Weinhold  0:01   Keith, welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, is the future direction of the housing market trending up or trending down? Which states have seen the most population growth? Then powerful wealth mindset tactics with a financial comedian today on get rich education   Speaker 1  0:20   since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads and 188 world nations. He has a list show guests and keep top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast or visit get rich education.com   Keith Weinhold  1:04   the same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group and MLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your prequel and even chat with President chailey Ridge personally. While it's on your mind, start at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com   Speaker 2  1:38   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:54   Welcome to GRE from Mount Rainier to Mount Rushmore and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith Weinhold, and this is get rich education. I am not a Lambo driving influencer that will take any brand deal just to shill a gambling platform instead. Our core strategy at GRE is aging. Well, I've spoken with a lot of LP investors with capital calls and deals that lost all their money. Well, we approach wealth building with discipline and consistency. It doesn't sound dazzling, but it really shines when things go wrong elsewhere, because at least for the core of our portfolios, we get long term fixed rate debt for income property get paid five ways and win the inflation triple crown, and we do it all with a high degree of passivity. Right before I took the mic today, I got a two sentence email from a property manager that said an air conditioning unit's air handler board had to be replaced for $420 I don't even know what an air handler board really is. Now, the manager sent some photos in a written estimate. I quickly checked chat GPT, and I saw that the price was about right, and replied to my manager to go ahead and have that done. That's it an example of relative passivity. US residential real estate has nominally appreciated over every single 10 year period in modern history, despite some occasional short term downturns, even those are not common. Well, we recently had a guest mention that it's 20 years at the longest like 20 years or less is the period of time between which real estate never goes down. He was right. But you actually can't find any 10 year period where home values fell. What about the 2008 global financial crisis, I think that's the first place that the mind goes. Well back then, home values bottomed out at 208k in 2009 before they started growing again. And 10 years before that, the median price it was 157k in 1999 so even when home values hit their GFC low at that point, they were still up 32% from the previous 10 years. So you can confidently say then that over any 10 year period, home prices are up nationally. Now, how about the future? Well, for the future, there is more evidence of rising home prices. Building permits for new homes have fallen to their lowest level since 2019 that's according to the census bureau. So fewer single family homes are being built. Now we plan to discuss that more on. Next week show when we dive deep on does America really have a housing shortage? But this week, more reasons for future home price bullishness is that the labor market now, it's not doing that great. It sure isn't white hot, but unemployment, which was already low, that recently dropped a touch lower to just 4.3% inflation has fallen to 2.4% and wages are rising faster than that. In fact, our own Fed Chair recently remarked at how he's surprised at the strength of the economy. The property market analytics firm kotality, they now expect home prices to appreciate another four and a half percent this year. They and other firms continue to believe that the Midwest will be the hottest area of home price growth even more than that four and a half percent in that region. That is because not only is the Midwest underbuilt, it's that the prices are so affordable that it's attracting young people. The other factor is that mortgage rates recently dipped just below six into the high fives again, and that can release this pent up housing demand, and think about where we've come from. In late 2023 mortgage rates were about 8% and now lower mortgage rates also reduce the lock in effect, so it can create both more sellers and more buyers. The thing to remember is that 70% to 80% of home sellers are also home buyers because they've got to live somewhere. And first time homebuyers, of course, they buy only, they don't sell anything. In fact, former GRE guest in housing wire lead analyst Logan modeshami and Barry Habib were just positing on this at housing wire's latest summit on how the volume of home sales has been depressed for so long that lower rates could very well trigger a rush of buyers, these kind of people that have been delaying purchasing for years, this pent up housing demand being released if indeed rates go lower. People think they know the future, but we don't really know that that's going to happen for sure. But a lot of optimism about this phase of the housing market supported by not great, but decent economic conditions. Of course, that new housing demand is going to manifest unevenly across the nation. So let's talk about the places that have seen the most population growth from 2020 to today, basically the states that support that housing demand. Well, between 2020 and today, the US has grown by about 10 million people. That's over 3% nearly every state grew. But the bigger story is where that growth is happening. And really, here's the jaw dropper as a region, the South, gained more people than all of the other regions combined, about 7.6 million new residents in the south since 2020 the South's population is up 6% the West's almost 2% the Midwest population is up more than 1% and The Northeast up seven tenths of 1% again, this is not per year. This is total population growth from 2020 to today, Florida and Texas, they led the nation among the big states, both up almost 9% sprinting like they just found out that income tax is optional. The Carolinas in Tennessee are big southern growers too. People clearly keep moving toward warmer weather, a lower cost of living, lower taxes and job markets. Nothing new there. California in New York are the biggest losers in absolute numbers, California losing half of 1% of population in New York, a full 1% people keep moving away from these traditionally expensive, high tax coastal states like a buffet when the crab legs run out, people just getting up and leaving. That's not any sort of news story there, either. These trends help cash flow residential real estate investors like us, because the south aligns with that favorable landlord tenant law and those high ratios of rent income to purchase price. Luckily for us, that's where people are moving too. The Midwest has those phenomena as well, although their growth has been slower.    Keith Weinhold  9:39   Now a few Midwest highlights for you. Since 2020 the population of Indiana is up 2.8% quietly benefiting from Illinois. Escape Velocity, Missouri up almost 2% and that's growing mostly in Kansas City and St Louis suburbs. Ohio at almost 1% that's pretty modest growth overall, but Columbus up 5% that is flexing like it just landed a semiconductor plant there in Columbus, the intermountain west has bicep bulging growth, but it rarely works for us, because rents are only a little higher, but property prices are way higher. Yes, those pretty Rocky Mountain states, great Instagram, tough cash flow now Louisiana, it is a state that confounds people. It's a warm place, and it has a low cost of living, you would think Louisiana would be attracting people in droves for those reasons. Well, then why is its population following Louisiana down nine tenths of 1% since 2020 Well, you've got bleak job prospects that make Louisianans leave its tax competitiveness ranks 31st property insurance costs are high thanks to environmental risk. Louisiana has more swamps than beaches. Even the NFL saints were six and 11, and if they had made the playoffs, that wouldn't have made people move back. And hey, no personal shade here, I enjoy going to the New Orleans investment conference in Cajun culture, in Airboat Tours through the alligator filled Bayou, fun stuff, but for income producing property, you got to seek out different characteristics than just vacation Glee or how Good the gumbo tastes keep emotion separate from investing, Hawaii is America's biggest percentage loser. Its population is down one and a half percent since 2020 its cost of living is stratospherically high, with a median home value of just a little over a million dollars. That results in net outmigration to the mainland parts of the Aloha state now experience natural decrease. That means that deaths exceed births. Natural decrease. That's mostly a phenomenon on the Big Island. That's not where Honolulu is. That's where you have Kona and Hilo when young people can't afford to stay demographic gravity kicks in population loss. Hawaii is also highly dependent on tourism, meaning more volatility in recessions. It has contractor availability issues and higher repair costs, partly due to shipping materials to the remote islands. What about the upsides of Hawaiian real estate? Well, you're just going to have this inherent, strong, long term land scarcity and lifestyle desirability overall. Hawaii isn't bad. It's just hard. And I like Hawaii as a place to vacation, so the best times in my life were in Hawaii. Now, with all this said, These are broad generalities about states which are big places themselves right now. There are certainly Missouri real estate investors listening to me that are actually losing, and Hawaii real estate investors that are winning, and even cash flow positive. I'm talking general trends here, and this is with respect to long term rentals, not short term rentals. If your rent to price ratio is as low as point three or point four, like it often is near the coasts, well then you are speculating on appreciation. That's what that means. All 50 states have opportunity. All 50 states have no go zones. People keep moving south. That's a trend that the pandemic accelerated six years ago. More opportunity is concentrated there. That's got nothing to do with vacation excitement. That is population math, and I'm talking about swimming with the tide here in our Don't quit your Daydream newsletter I recently sent you that colorful population change map that I was describing some of there. More recently, I also emailed you that great and rare map of landlord friendly versus tenant friendly states mapped out and a lot of other great stuff.    Keith Weinhold  14:17   Before we bring in our firebrand guest, Garrett Gunderson, I just learned about a really strong opportunity for a provider of single family rentals and duplexes in Memphis and Little Rock. They're providing a locked in 5% interest rate and 5% property management for five years. Yeah, that's not a throwback to 2020 it's what mid south homebuyers calls their triple five program. They are the oldest and most trusted, maybe turnkey investment provider in the country, operating since 2002 and what they do is they offer these fully renovated, occupied rental properties in Memphis and Little Rock, two of the strongest cash flow markets in the South. With financing and management and rates that make the math work like it hasn't in years. So again, 5% interest, 5% property management fees for a full five years. You know those markets, they already had these investor advantage numbers with rent to price ratios mere point eight in Memphis and Little Rock. But yeah, that low 5% mortgage rate, even for renovated properties, not just new build. That's the kind of spread that turns a good deal into a great one. So to give you an idea, if you get a 30 year fixed rate mortgage loan amount of 125k with a 7% mortgage rate, your principal and interest payment is 832, at a 5% rate, it's just 671, so that's $160 more cash flow right there, and it's made a tad sweetener than that with just a 5% Property Management rate. And I don't know how long that offer is going to last, but it is available now and for the next little while, you can ask about it. When you visit mid southhomebuyers.com that's mid southhomebuyers.com and you can ask them about their triple five program. More next. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to Episode 595, of get rich education.    Keith Weinhold  16:19   Flock homes helps you retire from real estate and landlording, whether it's one problem property or your whole portfolio, through a 721 exchange, deferring your capital gains tax and depreciation recapture, it's a strategy long used by the ultra wealthy. 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Get started at Freedom family investments.com/gre, or send a text. Now it's 1-937-795-8989 Yep. Text their freedom coach directly. Again, 1-937-795-8989,   Dani-Lynn Robison  18:08   this is freedom family investments. Co founder, Danny Lynn Robinson, listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your Daydream. You Brenda.   Keith Weinhold  18:24   Today's guest is someone that America knows as the long haired, bearded money guy in the past, he's drawn physical appearance comparisons to Jesus Christ. He's a prominent financial strategist. Founded an eight figure company, hit the Inc 500 he's both a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He is just an electric speaker, including appearances in front of dozens of billionaires. And he's just got this great way of speaking to financial freedom that hits you differently. He even has a comedy special that's great to welcome back to the show. Garrett Gunderson,   Garrett Gunderson  19:02   that's good to be back. Man. Is really good. Love your energy. Has a nice intro.   Keith Weinhold  19:07   Well, you give a lot of like, nice guidance to people that's somewhat different than they're used to hearing. You know, Garrett, I think a lot of the conventional guidance is, you know, it's not very far above Elementary School advice like, put your credit card in the freezer so you don't use it too often, but a lot of times you speak to either business owners or people that have already had some success, and I think a lot of your underlying mantra is, hey, you better live your best life now   Garrett Gunderson  19:35   I kind of feel like you are your greatest asset, and if you starve out that asset because you don't feed it with knowledge, or you don't invest in yourself, or you don't gain the skills that really matter because you're so addicted to scrimping and sacrificing and building your balance sheet right, trying to build savings accounts and retirement plans and doing all you can to pay off that mortgage. Yeah, you could become a millionaire on paper. But will you live like one? Will you enjoy your. Life. What about all the memories that you miss along the way? What about having quality of life today and creating a life you don't want to retire from? The wealthy people, they didn't get that way because they shrunk their way there. They didn't get that way because they were amazing budgeters. They built businesses. They created value. They learned how to, you know, sell or speak or market or have business acumen that grow business or to hire people, and having those systems that actually impact more people or more deeply impact the people that they serve, because it's about value creation and their value creators. And I think this notion of just thinking, Oh, I could just trade time for money and set money aside. Man, that's a really painful way to get to a million dollars, but Northwestern Mutual, they just put out an article that said, 32 or 34% of millionaires don't feel wealthy, because if you have money tied up in an account that isn't kicking off cash flow, it doesn't feel like wealth. You can't spend that net worth. It's just a statement if you don't learn how to create cash flow. And I love financial independence, where people have cash flow from assets to cover their expenses now their lifestyle is covered from that cash flow. Now they can reinvest every active dollar into themselves and their quality of life, into more cash flowing assets, into taking trips along the way, not just waiting until they're too old to enjoy it.   Keith Weinhold  21:13   You work with business owners all the time, and you've even worked with some ultra high net worth people that still seemed to scrimp and save. Do you think really, what is that the function of? Is it more of the wrong mindset or the wrong tactics when someone acts that way?   Garrett Gunderson  21:32   It's a mindset that's really kind of handed down to them? Yeah, maybe from their parents or grandparents or from a different era, like there's people that were, you know, in the Great Depression, that then tells stories to their family about how tough it was, and you never know when that money could go away. So you got to hold tight, and it's a scarcity mindset. So one of the wealthiest clients I ever had, I mean, this was a guy who he was worth a lot of money, but you would never know it. I saw him on TV one day. I was like, Dude, he needs new clothes, and we found a strategy to save him a bunch of money. He was just buying his inventory with cash or like, let's buy it on a plum card, and you'll get cash back. I just said, Just take 10% of that cash back, which was over $100,000 a month, and spend it on yourself. He's like, Well, I wouldn't know to spend it on I'm like, Well, how about some new clothes to start with? He's like, Okay. And then the next month, he bought a nest system for his house. The next month he bought a sound system. Eventually, saved up enough money to buy a Tesla, which he really wanted, like it was money that was there for him, but it changed his entire paradigm, because now he had a quality of life. He was very philanthropic and donated money. He built massive businesses, but he never treated himself well. He'd never felt like it was okay to spend that money because of his upbringing, because the way that his parents viewed money and the way that their parents viewed money, and it was always something that felt scarce. So it felt like, okay, will this go away? And the reality was, we just found money in your couch cushions, essentially. So why not enjoy it along the way? He eventually bought a home that he loved on the water, that he loves the garden. I mean, it was like a total transformation with that one simple thing to help him heal his relationship with money, overcome scarcity, because he was already highly productive. He just had to break free from this budgetary mindset.   Keith Weinhold  23:09   That's great. It was almost like, Dude, I can see it in you. Before we even talk. You got that code off the rack at Burlington. I swear you can do better than this. Come on, now   Garrett Gunderson  23:17    30 years ago, 30 years ago too. You know, it doesn't even fit anymore.   Keith Weinhold  23:23   Well, you know, I recently dedicated a complete episode Garrett to the way I put it is that the risk of delayed gratification is denied gratification. Now, there are some good things to be said for delayed gratification, I think, especially when you're younger, or you're just starting out in the working world, and you just tried to cover rent for your apartment and you don't have much else. Delaying some gratification is good. You need to form capital. You need to get liquid. I try to avoid saying stacking savings, because that gets people in the mindset of becoming super savers sometimes, and they miss out on returns. But what I mean about the risk of delayed gratification, being denied gratification, if it's taken too great of an extent, is, you know, I'm talking about the guy where, when he was 24 he used to say, Oh, I'm going to visit the Galapagos Islands someday. That's what I want to do. But you can just tell by the time you talk to the dude, when he's 48 he begins to use the past tense for things he wanted to do, for example, then he might start saying, Oh, well, I guess I never did visit the Galapagos Islands. You know, you can tell with people when they use the past tense, and that's when you know that their future is not bigger than their past, and a lot of that is the reflection of their financial status.   Garrett Gunderson  24:40   I got married at age 23 and the first two years, well, it was really like the first year and a half, maybe I was just such a miser. I gave my wife a $400 a month budget for an apartment, and we found out that there's places you don't want to live in Utah. I didn't know it, but she's like, is this what you want? And I was like, This doesn't feel like a safe neighborhood. And then you. Know, I was like, All right, maybe $600 I was still kind of really scarce. And my parents were like, Why don't you just live in our basement, rent free, and my wife's like, sex free. If you think that's where we're living, I'm gonna live in my parents basement, you know? Because I just thought money was something to save. So I saved me over 50% of my income. And a lot of people were like, that's amazing. Congratulations. Great job. And so I felt really good about it, and then I realized that my business wasn't growing as fast as this other person my age. I met him at an event, and a year later, he was doing better. And I was like, Dude, what's going on? I could hear it in your voice. I could hear like, you're just a different person. He goes, Oh, I'm doing two things. One, I just hired this guy, Steve D'Annunzio, and he changed my entire life. And I was like, I need to meet him. He's like, he happens to be here in Vegas. He's from Rochester. Introduced me. I hired him as my coach right away. I'm hearing all these people talk about strategic coach at the same event, and they had a booth. So I signed up for Strategic Coach, which meant I had to part with some of my money. Think it was $7,500 I hired Steve as a one on one mentor, and all of a sudden I was investing in myself, yeah. And I broke free from those chains of like, reduction and restriction into the game of production. And then I even had a situation where a woman called me out at the same event. This was a life changing event where she's like, I wonder what it's like living in a financial prison you built for your wife. It's like, Oh, see, that's what happened. I thought I was responsible, and building that responsibility that's actually building walls. And when I came home for that event, my wife and I started looking for our home. Within a few months, we found one. I bought a home. It was very easily within my means. I basically made as much as I paid for this house that we loved. We lived there for nine years. We built so many memories. You know, we had our two kids while we were there, I started host study groups, and that year, I grew my income by $170,000 with the coaching of strategic coach, Steve dnunzio And this woman, Nancy, calling me out. The next year, it grew by even more because the skills started to compound. I decided from that moment forward, I would spend at least $40,000 a year, which I might be able to reach for some people, but at least $40,000 a year on mentors. Is a guy named Alan. He writes my meal plans and my workouts, and I'm at 10% body fat because he knows exactly what they do. I do what he says. It was worth this $10,000 investment, because now I pay attention what I pay for, and I look at like if I'm my greatest asset, how can I create more energy? How can I create more value? How can I feel better about myself? How can I show up the very best version of I am, so I can deliver the most to the other people. And so I've always just been in amazing groups. I just got back from two different events in Beverly Hills around amazing people, learning incredible things that allow me to grow. I haven't spent a huge amount of money on a mentor last year to figure out something that I hadn't been able to figure out to this point. It's the same thing I did to become a speaker, to become a writer or even learn how to sell or market, you've got to invest in the skill, not just in the savings account. You grow yourself first, and then you grow your money. If you starve yourself out because you're in that miserly mindset, you're going to stunt your growth and never be fully fulfilled.   Keith Weinhold  27:56   You're your own best investment. And yes, this stuff is the varying definition of investing in yourself. Don't live below your means. Grow your means and all of that.   Garrett Gunderson  28:05   Grow your means and be more efficient within your means. I mean, the best way I know how to save is not overpay on tax, which 98% of business owners are doing that today. You know, don't overpay on interest, because you either restructure your loans, renegotiate your interest rates, reallocate underpouring funds to pay it off, or you remove investment drag. A lot of people have unnecessary fees and hidden commissions that drag on their investments. Or just design your insurance properly so it's more efficient. Those four i's, IRS, interest, investments and insurance show you how to keep more of what you make, take some of that money, build up your foundation so you have a peace of mind fund, so you have staying power, at least six months of liquidity and then invest more into yourself or learn how to create cash flow. This is the game the wealthy play. But the poor middle class, they think it's about paying off a mortgage and funding the retirement plan, and they will argue about it until it's too late, when they get there and now their homes paid off, but the property taxes are higher than their mortgage was 20 years ago, you know. Or they have home maintenance they have to take care of, or inflation has destroyed the value. Like if someone were to put away 100 grand and they wait for 30 years if they got 10% which the market did the last 30 years, if you reinvest dividends, they're going to have right around $1.7 million but if they have to pay 2% in fees, fiduciary fees, 12 b1 fees, which are marketing fees for the fund expense ratio, you know, the fees of maybe a retirement plan, and they now have 2% fees. It only goes to 1.1 million. Huge difference. And that 1.1 million if we account for inflation, even if we said inflation was low, like 2.7% over that 30 years. Well, by the time we pay for inflation and tax, guess what? The purchasing power value is like, 300 grand $300,000 that's a problem, and it's because they didn't learn to create cash flow. It's because they didn't learn to invest in themselves. It's because they relied completely on a market they don't control. I'm not saying the market is completely something to avoid. I'm saying we go in sequence. How do you grow your income for. First, then how do you keep more of the income you make with? You know, financial savvy and plugging leaks. Then learn to grow your money, but maybe growing your money. For some I like to think of like three dimensional assets, like real estate's three dimensional. It can grow in equity, it can create cash flow, and it has tax advantages. But my business is three dimensional, the more my business creates cash flow, without me, the more equity it has, and that business has major tax advantages. So most people are one dimensional, pay off a loan, put a money in retirement account. That's the poor, middle class. Wealthy people build a system where they've got three dimensional assets, equity, cash flow and tax savings. And that is a complete game changer, because then they can employ the buy borrowed I strategy, if you have assets like, you know, an individual stock, or if you have assets, like a piece of real estate or a business, you could borrow against it. There's no tax on that five for life, right? You keep refinancing. Or you can even do charitable trust to avoid the taxes upon the sell of those paying no tax when there's gains. Or you can pass it on to the next generation with a step up in basis, which means they get it at the full value and not have to pay the difference. And if you have life insurance, the life insurance will pay back the loan that tax free as well. So buy, borrow, die. I mean, it's a completely different thought process of defer taxes. If you defer taxes, I get it. You could do a Roth IRA or Roth 401. K Sure, that'll let you put after tax money in and grow it. But where's the cash flow? What's the underlying investment? How does it help you create financial independence? How does it help you does it help you grow your skills to become a better investor? We've been taught to be lazy, not that people are lazy. We've just been taught to be lazy with our money. We've been fed a narrative. I don't have the time, I don't have the skill, I don't have the interest, but I want to have it, so I just hand it over. And who do we hand it over to Keith Wall Street. Wall would you trust Wall Street? Like you flew to Frankfurt not long ago. Would you get on Wall Street airlines where they're like, hey, sometimes our planes go up, sometimes they go down. That would brand, and he'd feel inspired, right? Would you go to Wall Street, you know, hospital? Or like, hey, he lost one of your kidneys, and by loss, we stole it and resold it. You know, like, Wall Street doesn't have a brand. That's good. It's boiler room. It's Wolf of Wall Street. It's the movie Wall Street with Michael Douglas. You know, greed is good like yet that's what people put their money into. And you can go to any downtown and any major city, and guess who has the biggest buildings, insurance companies, banks and Wall Street investment companies. So you're taking the size of your home and shrinking it to build up their building and put money in their pocket. And their story is, it's because they're Ivy League, they're smart. They try to make it complicated, but you don't have to know most of the things you think you need to know about finance. The foundational things are important, how to protect your assets, how to design insurance, to transfer risk, how to have some liquidity, how to automate your savings. And then you focus like Warren Buffett would teach. He said, You know how people would become a better investor if they only had 20 investments they could make over their lifetime? He says, I don't diversify because I'm in the know. He's like, I'm a good businessman, therefore I'm a good investor and I'm a good investor because I'm a good businessman. I don't separate the two. Yeah, most people think he's a stock market investor. No, he buys out the companies in the stock market. Rarely does he have minority stakes in it. He does have some of that, maybe with Coca Cola and apple, but he bought a lot of companies outright, whether it was Geico, whether it was See's Candies, whether it was like he buys these companies, he's so far outperformed the stock market by billions of dollars from an index fund like what he has, versus someone that put the same money in an index fund, Warren has billions more from his investments than the person that put all their money in the index fund, even if it was the same amount. It's completely about strategy, not about luck.   Keith Weinhold  33:30   Yeah, it's the Andrew Carnegie, put all your eggs in one basket and then watch your basket. Yeah? Watch that basket like a hawk. Totally. Yeah. I mean, stacks mutual funds, they have what I call those five simultaneous drags. If you think you're getting a 10% long term return over time, subtract out inflation, emotion, taxes, fees and volatility. What do you have left? Not much. But there's no friction there. It is just the easiest thing to do ever since decades ago, 401 K contributions begin to become automated throughout your paycheck, sometimes even automatically, automated   Garrett Gunderson  34:04   values your permission opt out. It's easy. You have to opt out, right? It's Big Brother. You don't know what's best for you. And by the way, how crazy are four one K's. Part of the reason the market has gone up in value is because people consistently fund for one case, whether the market's going up or down, they're told $8 cost average. So that's artificially fueling the market. When we see the numbers, there's a buffet index, and it's like 2.9 times higher than what he's comfortable with, with the stock market, because of how overinflated the market is, partially due to inflation, partially because people put money in. But let's remember, why did 401, K's even come about? Because pensions failed. And by the way, these pensions failed and they had world class money managers managing these multi billion dollar pensions, but they didn't know about something called disinvesting, or didn't know enough about it. When the market goes down and pension money is owed, they still have to pull money out of the pension to pay the employee which disinvests, which pulls more money out of the account. So now instead of just being 10% down, they might be 17% down. And so even if the market comes back 10% it's 10% of only 83% of the money. So not even back to square one. And if it goes down a second year in a row, they're in real trouble. It starts to chip away at the principal, and they can't recover. And that happened to pensions, and they said, Oh, here, we can't handle these. We're going bankrupt. We're going to get rid of pensions. You take care of it. Well, guess what? Vanguard says, the average balance in a 401, k right now is $148,000 how someone's supposed to live on $148,000 even if you could get 10% that's $14,800 a year taxable, that's not going to do it. Even if you have a million dollars, where are you going to put the million dollars to get the return without risking it going down? Maybe you're going to be in treasuries at 5% that's $50,000 taxable per year. You're a millionaire on paper, but living poorly. That's why I'm here to call these things out. I think that my book Killing Sacred Cows, which was my original New York Times bestseller, which is probably how we met. Yeah, I rewrote it. I rewrote it, rereleased it in 2024 and I'll give people the audiobook. They just have to DM me on Instagram. Garrett B Gunderson and DM the word cows with Keith's name, cows and Keith or Keith and cows. I'll hook you up with the book for free, so you can learn about the nine financial myths. We're talking about some of them here, but there's also some comedy in there, so they can laugh after each chapter. I threw some comedy in there. You know, if you like my comedy, I'm not the funniest comedian. I'm just the funniest money comedian. That's the reality.   Keith Weinhold  36:33   When we had the very inventor of the 401 k plan, Ted benna, come onto the show, he revealed to us that when 401 K plans rolled out, they were first called salary reduction plans. They had to scrap that name in order to foster participation. But reducing your salary is still principally what it does to you. You got to think about it that way and blow up some of these myths. But Garrett, you've already given a lot of great technical information about what someone can do, how someone can think differently. Bigger pictures, we're sort of winding down here. You know, when I'm thinking about this whole delayed versus denied gratification thing, how do you meter it out right throughout your life? I mean, what's your earmark your family legacy? How do you meter it out, right so you don't have too much or too little at the end of your life?   Garrett Gunderson  37:15   I like to see this strategy of, like, what would the rockfellers do that I wrote about is, you know, the beginning before that strategy is you pay yourself first, which has always been around Richest Man in Babylon. Tons of books talk about it. My argument is you want to pay yourself at least 15% of your personal income, off the top, to a separate account. Once you get six months in that account, now you start to invest that money, but you build your stability with that peace of mind. And we want 15% because the luxury once enjoyed becomes a necessity. So you want more money in the future, not the future, not less propensity to you know, there's also, just like planned obsolescence, things break down. You have to repair them. Technological change, we're buying new technology that doesn't even exist. I have now subscriptions to a bunch of AI things that help me out, right? But I'm spending more money. There's also taxes, those could go up in the future, or 38 trillion in debt as we film this, which is a crazy number. And there's also inflation. If we give 3% to each of those five factors, that's 15% now again, use the four i's, IRS, interest, investments and insurance to find that money, not just budgeting. But then here's the magic. At least 3% of your income should go to a separate account called the Living wealthy account. That's your guilt free spending, value based spending account, so you enjoy some money along the way. These are the things that are the finer things in life that people might say are wasteful. You know, there's a book called unreasonable hospitality that talks about this, 11 Madison Avenue was the number one rated restaurant in the world. And, you know, will who wrote the book talked about they had 3% of their budget to just go wild on their customers dream making money, right? So to create the special experience in the restaurant, and even the bear, I think was season three, showed some of that process of how they do that. So I highly recommend taking a certain percentage. You get to enjoy along the way. It could be higher than 3% but start there, and you're going to feel better, you're going to have different energy, you're going to show up in a different way. And then from there, I just believe in having trust, so that your money's outside of your estate, and protecting financial predators so you own nothing but control everything. And I personally use life insurance. I use just standard over, you know, like basically properly structured, optimally funded whole life, so that death benefit will come in after I die. It allows me to spend more of my money and then have it replenished so I can enjoy more of my money along the way, because I know that death benefit will be there for my wife or even for my family trust after I'm gone, so I don't disinherit the people that I love.   Keith Weinhold  39:31   Garrett Gunderson, he can take you through these steps, which he calls financially fit, to financially independent, and then finally to financially free. Tell us a little more about that going through those steps.   Garrett Gunderson  39:44   So financial fitness means your financial house is in order. You've got everything handled properly, car insurance, homeowners, liability, disability, medical life insurance, your corporate structures as a business owner, how you pay yourself, your taxes the last three years and move. Moving forward your investments. It's like, you know what it's going on. You've improved your cash flow, and you're dialed in. You're as safe as you could possibly be. Then financial independence is, how can we create income, especially from a business that comes in when you don't, that's people, that's processes, that's technology, so that you can be involved, but you don't have to be involved. This is the part most people miss, yeah, and I think it's crazy. A lot of people have this notion they're just going to work so hard so they can sell their business one day, I'm like, What about just creating a business that you love so much you don't want to sell it? What about giving up the things that are burning you out and have the employees that can take care of that so you do the things that you love and then just enjoy life along the way, take some little trips, take some time off and come back in. The business grows up when you're away, they learn how to do things without you, and then you can still create value into that business. I sold the business in 2021 and really regretted it, because I kind of was so removed from the business. I kind of felt like it lost its soul and I didn't feel connected to it. So this time around, I started a business in July of 2024 I'm like, I'm only going to work with the P with the people I love, building things that I love, and I'm not going to let myself get burned out by doing too much. We're going to take two weeks in Hawaii coming up here in April, just enjoy some time together as a family. We do quarterly family retreats with my wife and kids. We do traditions with my family up at my cabin, like I want to have this great life where it's blurs the lines between work and play. I have a little quote from someone else that talks about that art of life is blurring the lines between work and play, but also just having complete play sometimes that there is no work. So I come back refreshed, relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to create. And so really, that financial independence gives you permission to swing for the fences and what you do, knowing your foundation is handled, knowing that your lifestyle is covered, from assets to create cash flow gives you work optional freedom. But instead of retiring, think, what could your biggest impact be like? Create the life you don't want to retire from. Create a vision so compelling you can dedicate your life to it and find that the win is actually in the work, not just the outcome. I think that is the elegance of we win when we play, and when we have more play in our life. We don't try to escape from something. And when you start something, you might have to do things you hate, but you can eventually delegate it, and then life becomes great. I mean, one of my early coaches, Dan Sullivan, who I mentioned, a strategic coach. He's in his 80s, still behemoth of creating value in the in the market. To listen to him, you know, he's phenomenal. He's made such a huge difference in my life, and he has no intent of retiring. He just gets smarter every year, adds more value, builds more infrastructure, and he's the one that taught me the merit of free days, just taking time off, taking time away. So, yeah, that's financial independence. Is cash flow, and then financial freedom is a state of mind. It's when money is no longer the primary reason or excuse you would do or not do something. It's a consideration, but it's no longer the consideration means that you have a healthy relationship with money. Money is an asset and an ally, not an enemy. You don't come from a place of scarcity. You come from a place of abundance. You can be more present with your family and doing what you do without feeling distracted. I think wealth is our ability to be present, not necessarily how much money we have in a bank account. I think we have a good amount of money in a bank account, and we can be present. That is like true wealth.   Keith Weinhold  43:12   It harkens back to the John D Rockefeller, he who works all day has no time to make money. Rockefeller would have said, you can architect a wealth plan if your head is down on the assembly line, that means gradually move your offer. It's from trading your time for dollars over to owning assets that pay you to own them. Garrett's comedy special is called the American Ream. There's no D in that word, R, E, A, M. You can look that up, Garrett. It's been enlightening as always. Thanks so much for coming back onto the show.   Garrett Gunderson  43:43   Hey man, good to be back.   Keith Weinhold  43:51   Always. A lively conversation with Garrett, besides some great mindset perspective, he's really good at saving you tax and setting you up with asset protection. Though he's not as real estateish as me, he's pretty savvy. For example, He's aligned on the fact that, for example, say you have an 80k debt. Well, it doesn't necessarily mean that it makes sense for you to pay that off sometimes it does, but what happens to your net worth anytime you pay off an 80k debt, well, let's see. You've reduced your asset side by 80k and you've reduced your debt side by 80k so your net worth is the same, and retiring the debt means that you might have lost leverage, lost cash flow and lost tax advantages, all at the same time on Instagram, send a DM with the two words, Keith Cows to Garrett B Gunderson, and he'll hook you up with his book for free next week on the show, we go deep on does America really have a housing shortage with an expert analyst. Until then, I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream.    Speaker 4  45:01   Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC, exclusively   Keith Weinhold  45:29   The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth. Building, get richeducation.com  

It's Seeking Sunday! Ben here. Today Jacques, Hesse and I discuss our Bucket Lists, Jacques apocalypse plans, and the discourse surrounding the snowball fights in NYC. Plus I attempt to apply for Cajun citizenship, Jacques plans to become famous in China without realizing it, and then we quiz each other on geography. See you next week divas, have a beautiful Seeking Sunday!

Food is not content. It's memory. It's identity. It's standards. Leigh Wilson, Marketing Director of Creative Loafing in Tampa Bay, grew up in a small Cajun bayou town in South Louisiana where everything happened in the kitchen. The family hunted. They grew their own food. Decisions were made at the table. When you grow up ten minutes from the water, you understand that food is not a trend. It's survival. It's culture. It's truth. Now she helps shape how an entire region talks about restaurants, chefs, and hospitality. What gets covered. What gets promoted. What earns attention. In studio, Chef Michael Collantes, one Michelin star, brings a different level of accountability. Precision. Discipline. Standards that don't bend. When you cook at that level, hype doesn't matter. Execution does. This conversation pulls back the curtain on: • Cajun roots and kitchen culture • The responsibility of food media • The difference between hype and honesty • The turnover and volatility inside hospitality • What Tampa Bay is getting right • What needs to be better It also marks the beginning of a deeper collaboration between Creative Loafing and Walk-In Talk Media, aligning editorial reach with documentary-driven storytelling to elevate the people who truly move the industry forward. This isn't about influencers. It's about standards. It's about substance. Welcome to the conversation. Brand Partners RAK Porcelain USA – Professional tableware partner https://www.rakporcelain.com Metro Foodservice Solutions – Studio workflow and equipment partner https://www.metro.com Crab Island Seafood https://crabislandseafood.com Citrus America https://www.citrusamerica.com/ Testo North America https://www.testo.com Cause & Industry Impact Partners The Burnt Chef Project https://www.theburntchefproject.com/ Operation BBQ Relief https://operationbbqrelief.org/ Sustainable Supperclub https://sustainablesupper.org/ Operation Blessing https://www.ob.org/ Endometriosis Foundation of America https://www.endofound.org/ Official Trade Show & Culinary Competition Media Partnerships New York Restaurant Show – Official Media Partner https://www.newyorkrestaurantshow.com Florida Restaurant Show – Official Media Partner https://www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com California Restaurant Show – Official Media Partner https://www.californiarestaurantshow.com Pizza Tomorrow Summit – Official Media Partner https://www.pizzatomorrow.com US Culinary Open – Official Media Partner Held in partnership with The NAFEM Show https://www.usculinaryopen.com About Walk-In Talk Media Walk-In Talk Media is an industry-recognized food and hospitality media company focused on chef-driven storytelling and B2B industry insight. Founded by Carl Fiadini, Walk-In Talk Media produces podcasts, studio video content, documentary storytelling, and live trade show coverage across the United States. The Walk-In Talk Podcast has reached millions of downloads, held the #1 spot in the U.S. Food Podcast category, was a finalist at the People's Choice Podcast Awards, and is officially recognized for its storytelling at the Central Florida Film event and the Folkestone Film Festival. Episodes and projects are also listed on IMDb, reinforcing Walk-In Talk Media's positioning as a broadcast-level media company. Walk-In Talk Media operates deeply within the professional hospitality ecosystem — connecting chefs, distributors, manufacturers, operators, and trade show networks. The platform highlights not just the plate, but the infrastructure that makes the plate possible. What sets Walk-In Talk Media apart is access and trust. Industry leaders come to the platform not to promote, but to speak candidly about sourcing, leadership, burnout, culture, distribution, innovation, and purpose. Through strategic brand partnerships, official trade show media relationships, and cause-driven storytelling, Walk-In Talk Media continues to elevate the voices shaping the future of food. Because the most powerful stories in food are still human ones.

On this episode we start off lite with the chicago Bear possibly moving from Illinois to Indiana for tax and financial reasons. Then we shift into the State of the Union Address, and break down some of the controversial parts of the speech. We then discuss the Cuban military shooting up an American speed boat and killed 4 Americans! We then discuss another of Trumps ideas, forcing banks in the US to verify customers citizenship. Next we talk about the possibility of a Fraud Tsar in the US governemt, and then Kash Patel's phones being monitored by the former FBI director under Biden. Speaking of intellegence agencies, we may be witnessing the merging of certain agencies in the US in an attempt to spread resources and save money. We also take a lookm at the situation surrounding the Chinese astronauts that were stranded, as well at the new X-BAT fighter drone that may change the way America maintains air superiority!To join in the conversation next week, go to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

On this episode of Warden's Watch, we head deep into Louisiana with Captain Will Roberts and Sergeant Terry Hicks — two wildlife agents who bring the state's culture, cases, and Cajun humor to life. From crawfish wars and cooking secrets to big-game patrols, wild night‑hunting busts, and the state's legendary boat poker runs, Will and Terry share stories that reveal a Louisiana most of us have only imagined. It's part culture lesson, part law‑enforcement adventure, and entirely Louisiana. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers   Here's what we discuss: ·        Cajun cooking traditions, heavy seasoning, and why the roux matters. ·        “You season everything two or three times.” ·        Crawfish culture, regional boil methods, and the friendly “crawfish wars.” ·        How Louisiana farms, regulates, and harvests crawfish — and how dry weather affects production. ·        Wildlife across the state: deer, turkey, black bears, and tightly regulated alligator seasons. ·        Long deer seasons, electronic tagging, and how multiple hunting seasons overlap. ·        Busy waterways, boating safety, and enforcing alcohol laws on the water. ·        “A DWI on the water is the same as on the highway.” ·        The Tickfaw 200 poker run, big boats, long routes, and how safety has evolved. ·        Career paths, teamwork, and how Operation Game Thief works behind the scenes. ·        Memorable trespass, baiting, and night‑hunting cases, including turkey hunters caught sitting on cracked corn. ·        Decoy operations and the mix of funny, tense, and unpredictable encounters. ·        Working small communities where they often know the people they catch. ·        Strong landowner relationships and why most hunters follow the rules. ·        Cajun identity, accents, and local names like sac‑a‑lait and pull‑dues. ·        What keeps them in the job — the adventure, the outdoors, and the humor. ·        “I'm surprised they pay us for a lot of the stuff we do.”   Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden's Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks episode, the guys sit down with owner of Cajun Outdoors, L.W Nixon. They give a recap of the 2026 UKC Winter Classic through a vendors POV. They also discuss the friendship as well as the behind the scenes backbone of Cajun Outdoors. You will not want to miss this episode. #HoundsmanAdvantage#CajunOutdoors-CajunLights#LittleTSquallers

Guest Ryan Kennedy, Wine Director and Sommelier at Bodega Wine Dive, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground to discuss the upcoming Louisiana Food and Wine Festival. The date has changed, but the vibes will remain the same! The trio also talks plenty of wine and how to demystify it so you can truly start enjoying wine!  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org. Stop by Creole Bar & Grill at DoubleTree in Sulphur for a laid-back meal with Cajun and Creole flavor, plus a full bar and live music most weekends. Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC. 

Dinner tonight, Cajun lime salmon for Lori, cod fillets for me with a lemon ginger vegetable slaw, heavy on the evoo and lemon! The Music Authority Podcast... download, listen, share, repeat…heard daily on Belter Radio, Podchaser, Deezer, Amazon Music, Audible, Listen Notes, Mixcloud, Player FM, Tune In, Podcast Addict, Cast Box, Radio Public, Pocket Cast, APPLE iTunes, and direct for the source distribution site: *Podcast - https://themusicauthority.transistor.fm/  *The Website - TheMusicAuthority.comThe Music Authority Podcast! Special Recorded Network Shows, too! Different than my daily show! Follow me on “X” Jim Prell@TMusicAuthority*The Music Authority on @BelterRadio Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 pm ET & Wednesday 9 pm ET*Radio Candy Radio Monday Wednesday, & Friday 7PM ET, 4PM PT*Rockin' The KOR Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7PM UK time, 2PM ET, 11AM PT  www.koradio.rocks*Pop Radio UK Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 6PM UK, 1PM ET, 10AM PT! *The Sole Of Indie https://soleofindie.rocks/ Monday Through Friday 6-7PM EST!*AltPhillie.Rocks Sunday, Thursday, & Saturday At 11:00AM ET!February 24, 2026, Tuesday, page two…@ Zenxith - Pushed To The Side Again [6 Weeks Holiday, Nowhere To Play] (@Subjangle)@Beloved Binge - Reasons You Can Understand [Godwit]@Green Circles - Yesterday's Glass [Green Circles] (koolkatmusik.com)@The Would-Be-Goods - Old Flame [Tears Before Bedtime] (@Skep Wax Records)@Natalie D' Napoleon - Gasoline & Liquor [You Wanted To Be The Shore But Instead You Were The Sea]@Firelight Trio - The Boy And The Bear [Midnight Followed]@Wynona Bleach - Not Cool With It [Animal Style] (@Propeller Sound Recordings)@Gymnasium - Before Your Rocket Leaves the Ground [Hansen's Pop n Rock 22 Album]@Goodbye Wudaokou - Neon Lies [Start The Track- Vol VI]@John Howard - You Take My Breath Away [Can You Hear Me OK? - Professor Stoned Remastered] (@Think Like A Key Music)@Holy Smokes - Blackberry Lemonade [Too Young To Die]@Fernando Perdomo - Fill My Sky [Jangle]@Cape Crush - Come Shed Your Light On Me [Place Memory]@Rail Card – Narcissus [Rail Card] (@Skepwax Records)@Silver Glam – Slide Aveny [The Glamrock Sessions Vol. 2]@John McCabe – Shiver [Rummage Through] (@Subjangle)

Euro Mondays are usually all about...euro games! But this time, courtesy of our friends at Flatout Games, the krewe decides to stream plays of HONEYPOT and FORAGE, which are two lighter games that are out on Kickstarter right now from Flatout.  Doug gives a brief overview of HONEYPOT, while Jeremy teaches FORAGE. Then, we do a deep dive into our post-game thoughts of both games. Here is a link to the Kickstarter page for more info:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flatoutgames/forage-honeypot Plus, there's a little bit of Lagniappe. Doug just got in his copy of the new version of NIPPON from CrowD Games, and gives an overview of what has changed and what has stayed the same.  Sit back with a glass of Wigle Whiskey Honey Bourbon and a warm slice of a plate of Cajun-style, pan-seared honey butter shrimp, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler!  Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/ Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH! twitch.tv/boardgamegumbo @boardgamegumbo on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, Bluesky, Threads and Instagram www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps ** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Baseball season has officially begin, and after a tough series loss to Missouri State, the Cajuns bounced back with a nice win over Rice. We'll talk about the results and what we like out of the 2026 squad, dive into the latest basketball results, chat about softball, and welcome in some new faces to join in the conversation!

Du Panama à Paris, en passant par l'Arizona (où Harry...) ; 3 artistes, un solo guitare-voix et un duo accordéon/sax-clarinette, grand choix ! Notre 1ère invitée est Michelle Blades pour Where To ? Artiste aux multiples facettes, Michelle Blades revient avec 'You're The Mother, You're The Man', morceau d'ouverture et premier extrait de son nouvel album Where To? à paraitre l'année prochaine. À la fois intime et universelle, cette chanson compte parmi les plus anciennes du disque. Elle a été écrite en 2018 à Mexico, bien avant que le reste de l'album ne prenne forme en 2023. Née d'un souvenir d'enfance et d'une réflexion sur le rôle de parent solitaire, 'You're The Mother, You're The Man' s'est d'abord imposée comme un mantra poétique adressé à la mère de l'artiste, elle aussi née au Mexique. Musicalement, l'écriture s'est nourrie de deux influences majeures : l'expérimentation des silences comme éléments rythmiques mais aussi l'inspiration de Book of Days de Meredith Monk, dont l'approche vocale et spatiale a profondément marqué Michelle Blades depuis son arrivée en Arizona en 2010. Réinterprétée au moment de l'enregistrement de Where To?, la chanson a pris corps à La Bergerie, dans le sud de la France, au cours de neuf jours d'hiver. Entourée d'Emmanuel Mario (alias Astrobal), Nina Savary, Gaétan Nonchalant et Vincent Guyot, Michelle Blades a enregistré guitare et voix. Gaétan Nonchalant y a ajouté des touches de Rhodes, brisant le caractère répétitif du mantra pour y glisser des éclats de mémoire. Des couches vocales sont ensuite venues s'entrelacer, créant un équilibre subtil entre densité et dépouillement. Le clip, réalisé par Ilan Zerrouki, accompagne ce morceau fondateur. Née au Panama dans une famille de musiciens, Michelle Blades a grandi aux États-Unis avant de développer une esthétique unique, entre expérimentation et sensibilité pop. Après ses débuts DIY en Arizona, elle s'installe à Paris et collabore durant dix ans avec Midnight Special Records, publiant notamment les albums Ataraxia (2015), Premature Love Songs (2017) et Visitor (2019) et l'EP Nombrar las cosas (2020). Exploratrice musicale, elle multiplie aussi les collaborations : bassiste aux côtés de Pomme en tournée, arrangeuse sur le dernier album de Flavien Berger (Plouf!), membre du groupe éphémère La Brume, ou encore chanteuse au sein de La Femme, avec qui elle a parcouru le monde. Avec 'You're The Mother, You're The Man', Michelle Blades ouvre une nouvelle page de son univers artistique, entre héritage personnel, recherche sonore et désir de transmission. Titres interprétés au grand studio : - Dear Friend Live RFI  - You're the mother, You're the man ? extrait CD - I Missed the Dance Live RFI. Line Up : Michelle Blades (guitare, voix) Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor. ► Album Where To ? (Escargot Musique / IDOL 2026). Instagram - YouTube.   Puis nous recevons Robin Fincker et Janick Martin pour la sortie de Vison Visu. « Les deux hommes s'assirent vison-visu. Pierrot eut vaguement l'impression d'avoir déjà rencontré ce type-là quelque part. » Raymond Queneau, Pierrot, 1942 Face à face intime et interpellant, Vison Visu réunit l'accordéoniste breton Janick Martin, figure d'une génération de musiciens issus des musiques traditionnelles dont ils réécrivent sans cesse les contours et le saxophoniste et clarinettiste Robin Fincker évoluant depuis une vingtaine d'années sur les scènes de jazz contemporain et musiques improvisées européennes. Musiciens avides de mélodies, fascinés par la formule magique qu'elles peuvent contenir, Vison Visu aspire les airs en profondeur, qu'ils soient d'aujourd'hui ou d'un autre âge, et en déjoue les phrasés conventionnels. Jouant de fractures et de mélismes, de danses et d'improvisations, le duo aux timbres sonnants échange avec passion et intensité. Les deux musiciens se sont rencontrés au sein du quintet Finis Terrae du violoncelliste Vincent Courtois avec lequel Robin Fincker collabore depuis de nombreuses années et ont très rapidement noué une complicité évidente. Suite à une invitation du festival de Jazz à Dissay ils ont élaboré un répertoire faisant cohabiter les compositions originales du duo avec des mélodies venues de Bretagne, d'Ecosse ou du pays Cajun. Véritable croisement des langages traditionnels et contemporains, le duo tisse ainsi un récit où le jeu et la spontanéité se nourrissent de ces mélodies simples au fort pouvoir évocateur. Grâce au soutien du producteur de musique contemporaine Marc Thouvenot (fondateur du label Quicatl), du collectif Le Grand Pas et du studio La Buissonne, le duo s'est vu proposer l'opportunité d'enregistrer son répertoire de manière directe et sans artifices. Installés dans la grande salle du studio, les pièces ont été enregistrées sans coupures, d'un seul jet et en quelques prises seulement permettant au duo de laisser libre cours à son goût de l'imprévu et de la recherche sonore. Mixé par Gérard de Haro et masterisé par Nicolas Baillard à la Buissonne, Vison Visu laisse entendre dans sa musique une expression non-linéaire du passage du temps, faite d'allers-retours de cycles et de jeux de mémoires où le plaisir du jeu et de la narration prévaut sur tout plan préétabli. Titres interprétés au grand studio : - Vison Visu Live RFI - Écoutez la plaisante histoire, extrait de l'album - Al Lann Melen Live RFI. Line Up : Janick Martin (accordéon) et Robin Fincker (sax, clarinette). Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor. ► Album Vison Visu (Le Grand Pas / L'Autre Distribution 2025). Instagram.

Du Panama à Paris, en passant par l'Arizona (où Harry...) ; 3 artistes, un solo guitare-voix et un duo accordéon/sax-clarinette, grand choix ! Notre 1ère invitée est Michelle Blades pour Where To ? Artiste aux multiples facettes, Michelle Blades revient avec 'You're The Mother, You're The Man', morceau d'ouverture et premier extrait de son nouvel album Where To? à paraitre l'année prochaine. À la fois intime et universelle, cette chanson compte parmi les plus anciennes du disque. Elle a été écrite en 2018 à Mexico, bien avant que le reste de l'album ne prenne forme en 2023. Née d'un souvenir d'enfance et d'une réflexion sur le rôle de parent solitaire, 'You're The Mother, You're The Man' s'est d'abord imposée comme un mantra poétique adressé à la mère de l'artiste, elle aussi née au Mexique. Musicalement, l'écriture s'est nourrie de deux influences majeures : l'expérimentation des silences comme éléments rythmiques mais aussi l'inspiration de Book of Days de Meredith Monk, dont l'approche vocale et spatiale a profondément marqué Michelle Blades depuis son arrivée en Arizona en 2010. Réinterprétée au moment de l'enregistrement de Where To?, la chanson a pris corps à La Bergerie, dans le sud de la France, au cours de neuf jours d'hiver. Entourée d'Emmanuel Mario (alias Astrobal), Nina Savary, Gaétan Nonchalant et Vincent Guyot, Michelle Blades a enregistré guitare et voix. Gaétan Nonchalant y a ajouté des touches de Rhodes, brisant le caractère répétitif du mantra pour y glisser des éclats de mémoire. Des couches vocales sont ensuite venues s'entrelacer, créant un équilibre subtil entre densité et dépouillement. Le clip, réalisé par Ilan Zerrouki, accompagne ce morceau fondateur. Née au Panama dans une famille de musiciens, Michelle Blades a grandi aux États-Unis avant de développer une esthétique unique, entre expérimentation et sensibilité pop. Après ses débuts DIY en Arizona, elle s'installe à Paris et collabore durant dix ans avec Midnight Special Records, publiant notamment les albums Ataraxia (2015), Premature Love Songs (2017) et Visitor (2019) et l'EP Nombrar las cosas (2020). Exploratrice musicale, elle multiplie aussi les collaborations : bassiste aux côtés de Pomme en tournée, arrangeuse sur le dernier album de Flavien Berger (Plouf!), membre du groupe éphémère La Brume, ou encore chanteuse au sein de La Femme, avec qui elle a parcouru le monde. Avec 'You're The Mother, You're The Man', Michelle Blades ouvre une nouvelle page de son univers artistique, entre héritage personnel, recherche sonore et désir de transmission. Titres interprétés au grand studio : - Dear Friend Live RFI  - You're the mother, You're the man ? extrait CD - I Missed the Dance Live RFI. Line Up : Michelle Blades (guitare, voix) Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor. ► Album Where To ? (Escargot Musique / IDOL 2026). Instagram - YouTube.   Puis nous recevons Robin Fincker et Janick Martin pour la sortie de Vison Visu. « Les deux hommes s'assirent vison-visu. Pierrot eut vaguement l'impression d'avoir déjà rencontré ce type-là quelque part. » Raymond Queneau, Pierrot, 1942 Face à face intime et interpellant, Vison Visu réunit l'accordéoniste breton Janick Martin, figure d'une génération de musiciens issus des musiques traditionnelles dont ils réécrivent sans cesse les contours et le saxophoniste et clarinettiste Robin Fincker évoluant depuis une vingtaine d'années sur les scènes de jazz contemporain et musiques improvisées européennes. Musiciens avides de mélodies, fascinés par la formule magique qu'elles peuvent contenir, Vison Visu aspire les airs en profondeur, qu'ils soient d'aujourd'hui ou d'un autre âge, et en déjoue les phrasés conventionnels. Jouant de fractures et de mélismes, de danses et d'improvisations, le duo aux timbres sonnants échange avec passion et intensité. Les deux musiciens se sont rencontrés au sein du quintet Finis Terrae du violoncelliste Vincent Courtois avec lequel Robin Fincker collabore depuis de nombreuses années et ont très rapidement noué une complicité évidente. Suite à une invitation du festival de Jazz à Dissay ils ont élaboré un répertoire faisant cohabiter les compositions originales du duo avec des mélodies venues de Bretagne, d'Ecosse ou du pays Cajun. Véritable croisement des langages traditionnels et contemporains, le duo tisse ainsi un récit où le jeu et la spontanéité se nourrissent de ces mélodies simples au fort pouvoir évocateur. Grâce au soutien du producteur de musique contemporaine Marc Thouvenot (fondateur du label Quicatl), du collectif Le Grand Pas et du studio La Buissonne, le duo s'est vu proposer l'opportunité d'enregistrer son répertoire de manière directe et sans artifices. Installés dans la grande salle du studio, les pièces ont été enregistrées sans coupures, d'un seul jet et en quelques prises seulement permettant au duo de laisser libre cours à son goût de l'imprévu et de la recherche sonore. Mixé par Gérard de Haro et masterisé par Nicolas Baillard à la Buissonne, Vison Visu laisse entendre dans sa musique une expression non-linéaire du passage du temps, faite d'allers-retours de cycles et de jeux de mémoires où le plaisir du jeu et de la narration prévaut sur tout plan préétabli. Titres interprétés au grand studio : - Vison Visu Live RFI - Écoutez la plaisante histoire, extrait de l'album - Al Lann Melen Live RFI. Line Up : Janick Martin (accordéon) et Robin Fincker (sax, clarinette). Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor. ► Album Vison Visu (Le Grand Pas / L'Autre Distribution 2025). Instagram.

Some businesses don’t just sell a product — they sell a feeling. They create an experience you can’t fully describe on a website, because the magic is sensory. It’s atmosphere. It’s memory. It’s the thing that makes you walk into a space and instantly feel like you belong there — or like you’ve been there before. From a business standpoint, that’s a tricky thing to build. You can’t ship “vibe” in a box. But you can design it — intentionally — through the details: the ingredients, the storytelling, the setting, the community you build around it. Johanna Divine sits in for Christiaan Mader on this edition of Out to Lunch and hosts two guests who make their living creating experiences that are hard to explain, but easy to feel. Rochelle Campbell is the founder of Pure Intentions Candle Company, a small candle business based in Youngsville specializing in clean-burning candles — and candle-making experiences that are part product, part party, part community event. Yvette Landry is a musician, educator, author and interpreter, who – between playing shows, teaching and writing books – has also built a successful business hosting Cajun music and history tours in the Atchafalaya Basin. Candles and music are two very different products, but both Rochelle and Yvette are in the business of creating a feeling people want to come back to. Rochelle is building a product line around clean ingredients, seasonal storytelling, and in-person experiences that connect people to her brand. Yvette is proving that culture can be both art and enterprise — through live performance, books, teaching, and tours that translate Acadiana to the world. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette.You can find photos from this show by Alisha Zachery Lazard at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of this week’s passing of former University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) basketball star Dwight “Bo” Lamar sparked a lot of memories.  Lamar was 74 and passed away at a nursing home in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. College basketball in Louisiana when Lamar played during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was filled with dominant scorers and very little defense.  The word “defense” seemed to have been banned during this period. Explosive offense had become the name of the game. This brief period was defined by expert marksmanship and crowd-pleasing showmanship.  The high scoring antics of college basketball players like LSU’s “Pistol” Pete Maravich and the University of Houston’s “Big E” Elvin Hayes (born in Rayville, Louisiana) captured the imagination of fans. Less than an hour west of Pistol Pete Maravich and LSU, Bo Lamar and the USL Ragin’ Cajuns were entertaining fans in front of packed basketball arenas, too. Lamar was a virtual basketball scoring machine for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 1969-1973.  He averaged 31.2 points per game over his entire four-year college basketball career.  A first-team All-American as a senior, he was joined on that squad by future basketball Hall-of-Famers Bill Walton of UCLA and David Thompson of North Carolina State. The 6’2” Bo Lamar had one of the best jump shots I have ever seen. He elevated off the floor with ease and then lofted up a high arcing shot from long-distance.  This came nearly 20 years before college basketball would adopt the three-point shot.  He would have averaged over 40 points per game with today’s three-point line. Bo Lamar glided down the basketball court with ease in leading USL’s frantic fast breaks.  He bombed-in a school-record 62 points during a game against Northeast Louisiana University (now UL-Monroe). Scoreboards routinely registered more than 100 points during Ragin’ Cajun basketball games in this era. A 1984 Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame inductee, Bo Lamar opted to play professional basketball for the ABA’s San Diego Conquistadors in 1973.  He scored 50 points in one game during his rookie year while averaging nearly 21 points per game. After several years in the pro ranks, Lamar later became part of the radio broadcast team for Ragin’ Cajuns basketball games. Mike Green at Louisiana Tech became one of Bo Lamar’s biggest foes If you have watched current NBA star Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, he looks and plays like a modern version of former Louisiana Tech basketball star, Mike Green.  The 6’10” Green played for the Bulldogs from 1969-1974. Mike Green was listed as a center but possessed an incredible outside shooting touch to stretch the opposing defenses. Like Bo Lamar at USL, Green was a prolific college basketball scorer.  He averaged 31 points per game as a senior at Louisiana Tech.  Add a 15.4 rebounds per game career average, and you understand why Mike Green earned the AP’s Small College Player of the Year award in 1973. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1996. A friend of mine attended Louisiana Tech in 1971 during the Mike Green basketball era. He recalled a highly anticipated home game against high-scoring Bo Lamar and the nationally ranked Ragin’ Cajuns.  Fans lined up for hours hoping to gain entrance to watch this game.  Mike Green scored 22 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked numerous shots as the Bulldogs raced to 103-94 win at Tech’s Memorial Gymnasium. Future Louisiana Tech Hall-of-Fame women’s basketball coach Leon Barmore also witnessed that encounter.  He recalled, “It was the greatest game ever at Louisiana Tech – bar none!” While he was a sophomore, Mike Green’s Louisiana Tech team averaged 101 points per game for the entire season. Defense?  What defense? Mike Green passed away in 2018 at the age of 67. Time to celebrate Centenary College center Robert Parish! Shreveport’s 7’1” center Robert Parish took Louisiana’s top college basketball player baton from Bo Lamar and Mike Green during the early 1970’s. Robert Parish played high school basketball in the late 1960’s during a difficult time when federal integration mandates forced some schools to close.  Parish and his fellow Union High School students suddenly found themselves being bussed to nearby Woodlawn High School. Though this period caused angst for both students and teachers, Woodlawn’s basketball team morphed into a state powerhouse with the addition of talented center Robert Parish. He led Shreveport’s Woodlawn High School to the Class 4A state basketball title as a senior in 1972.  Parish was named a national high school All-American. To the dismay of national college recruiters, Robert Parish chose to stay in Shreveport and attend Centenary College.  As a freshman, Parish lined-up to play in one game against Louisiana Tech’s talented senior big man Mike Green. Green dazzled the crowd by scoring 40 points on the young Robert Parish. Robert Parish continued to work and improve his game every year.  He collected a school record 33 rebounds in one game.  Parish’ gifted shooting touch produced 25 points per game for Centenary.  His dominant offensive and defensive play as a senior led to a first-team college basketball All-America selection. Parish became a first round draft choice of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Traded four years later to the Boston Celtics, Robert Parish (along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale) won three NBA titles and played 21 seasons in the NBA.  Parish was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame in 2003. Have you heard of Olympic gold medal winner Glynn Saulters? Today’s story about talented Louisiana college basketball stars of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s wouldn’t be complete without mentioning an Olympic gold medal winner. In the year 1968, Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) basketball star Grady Glynn Saulters was nearly invisible on the national college basketball stage. The Lisbon, Louisiana native didn’t possess the blazing court speed of Southwestern Louisiana’s Bo Lamar or the shot-blocking skills of Louisiana Tech’s Mike Green. Oh, but Glynn Saulters could shoot a basketball with the best of them. He became a prolific college scorer. Saulters averaged a nifty 31 points per game as a senior in 1968 to lead the Gulf States Conference in scoring.  Not too shabby. The Olympics games were being held in Mexico City a few months following Saulters’ senior season.  The year 1968 was an extremely politically charged period as Dr. Martin Luther King and presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy were assassinated.  Several top college basketball players such as Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes decided not to even try-out for the US Olympic team in 1968. That opened the door for NLU’s 6’2” guard Glynn Saulters to qualify for the Olympic basketball team. His competition included stars like high-scoring Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU and Niagara guard Calvin Murphy.  Surprisingly, neither Maravich nor Murphy made the final cut.  Ditto for Kentucky’s Dan Issel and Purdue sharpshooter Rick Mount. But Glynn Saulters from tiny Class “C” Lisbon High School in north Louisiana made the US team. Legendary college basketball coach Hank Iba’s “No Name” US Olympic basketball squad was comprised of several small college role players and just a few top college stars. Future NBA Hall-of-Fame forward Spencer Haywood and guard JoJo White led the US team in scoring.  Glynn Saulters and the US Olympic team went a perfect 9-0 in Mexico City to bring home the gold medal. Glynn Saulters was inducted into the ULM Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1978 and into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1981. Don’t forget “AJ from the Parking Lot!” New Orleans’ Cohen High School basketball player Aaron James journeyed northward from the Crescent City to Grambling State University to begin a memorable college basketball career.  The 6’8” sharpshooting forward poured in more than 32 points per game as a senior at Grambling to become the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year in ’73-74.  He earned the nickname “AJ from the Parking Lot” for his uncanny accuracy on long-distance shots.  Aaron James was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Minden and Webster High School product Louis “Sweet Lou” Dunbar was another prolific high school scoring sensation.  This 6’9” big man also possessed a sweet jump shot.  Dunbar received numerous college scholarship offers and left his home state to play for the University of Houston in the early 1970’s.  He averaged 22 points and eight rebounds over his career with the Cougars. Louis Dunbar would join the Harlem Globetrotters and play for the next 27 years!  “Sweet Lou” is one of only eight Globetrotters to have his jersey (#41) retired.  Dunbar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.   Let’s not forget Shreveport Valencia High School basketball star Roosevelt Fuller.  This silky-smooth high-scoring guard torched the nets for 64 points in a Shreveport high school basketball game in the late 1960’s.  Fuller averaged an incredible 44 points per game one season at Valencia High. He played college hoops from 1970-1972 at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX. He still holds the school scoring record of 53 points and posted a 28 points per game average as a sophomore.  Roosevelt Fuller was inducted into the Trinity Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. No, it wasn’t just Pistol Pete Maravich exciting Louisiana’s basketball fans during the late 1960’s into the early 70’s. This week’s passing of Dwight “Bo” Lamar served as a reminder of just how special his era of basketball was in the Pelican State. The post Remembering Dwight “Bo” Lamar and Louisiana’s High Scoring Basketball Era appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In this episode of Real Money Talks, Loral sits down with ZZ, a Louisiana entrepreneur who built an experiential tourism business rooted in Cajun culture, storytelling, and alligator hunting.From taking over his family's swamp tour company to expanding into guided alligator hunts, ZZ explains how an experiential tourism business is about selling memories, not products. He shares how hurricanes, COVID, and coastal erosion impacted operations and how diversifying income streams within the experiential tourism business model helped him survive.You'll also hear how his time in reality TV and WWE taught him entertainment, branding, and emotional storytelling skills he now uses to grow his business.Loral's Takeaways:ZZ's Background and Legacy (00:00)Challenges and Adaptations in the Swamp Tour Business (04:09)The Alligator Market and Its Economic Importance (05:53)Entrepreneurial Insights and Marketing Strategies (08:52)Impact of Reality TV and Media on ZZ's Career (12:08)Charity Work and Coastal Erosion Awareness (19:18)Connect with ZZ:Zam Swamp ToursMeet Loral Langemeier:Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and best-selling author of five books.Her goal: to change the conversations people have about money worldwide and empower people to become millionaires.The CEO and Founder of Live Out Loud, Inc. – a multinational organization — Loral relentlessly and candidly shares her best advice without hesitation or apology. What sets her apart from other wealth experts is her innate ability to recognize and acknowledge the skills & talents of people, inspiring them to generate wealth.She has created, nurtured, and perfected a 3-5 year strategy to make millions for the “Average Jill and Joe.” To date, she and her team have served thousands of individuals worldwide and created hundreds of millionaires through wealth-building education keynotes, workshops, products, events, programs, and coaching services.Loral is truly dedicated to helping men and women, from all walks of life, to become millionaires AND be able to enjoy time with their families.She is living proof that anyone can have the life of their dreams through hard work, persistence, and getting things done in the face of opposition. As a single mother of two children, she is redefining the possibility for women to have it all and raise their children in an entrepreneurial and financially literate environment.Links and Resources:Ask Loral App: https://apple.co/3eIgGcXLoral on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askloral/Loral on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videosLoral on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/Money Rules:...

On this episode of the cajun Knight Live we start off by talking about DARPA's Fleetwood program and the new unveiling of the Lomgshot air-to-air missle system. We also talk about the Space Force exceeding their recruiting quotas already for the year! New Zealand has created a system where anti gravity can be acheived, and they belive this may be the perfect enviroment to make nuclear fusion happen. Iraq has pushed forward with removing Russia from their oil fields and Chevron is moving in this year. Doctors have discovered screen time for kids is actually effecting white matter of the brain in their development! US troops are getting pulled from Syria, and at the same time US troops are being sent to Nigeria. An 18 year old attempted to run into the Capital building with a shotgun, and was stopped by Captal City Police. Spokeswoman for the Dept of Homeland Security has stepped down amid ICE scrutiny. And we finish with Zoran doing exactly what we thought he would...Run NYC into the groud in WEEKS of taking office.To join in on the conversation next week come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

On Episode 123 of the MBN Podcast and the second in '26, Co-Directors of Broadcast and Media Relations Daniel Stein and Ryan Martin recap the Terps' season-opening series win at UNC Wilmington, talk with Maryland RHP Jake Yeager, and preview the Terps' upcoming trip to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns!

10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Weekly: Tim Jones@SpeakerTimJones “The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show” weekdays 4p-6p on NewstalkSTL 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) 2026 IWKnights Lenten Fish Fry Bryan V. Hewing stlfishfry.com New Media Coordinator & Community Dir., Incarnate Word Knights of Columbus Council #9981Incarnate Word Knights of Columbus Council # 9981 in Chesterfield, MO. Every year, we present the IWKnights Annual Lenten Fish Fry…. St. Louis' Best Family Fish Fry . . . with a bit of Cajun! The IWKnights have been proudly doing the Annual Fish Fry in Bollinger Hall (formally the Lower Church Hall) at Incarnate Word Catholic Church in Chesterfield, MO since 1991Beginning on February 13th, we offer seven straight Fridays of Fried & Baked Fish Fun each evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with the final Fish Fry being held on March 27th. Our website is located at stlfishfry.com. All net proceeds from the fish fry will be donated to recipients of our IWKnights Charitable Fund.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley with Mark Schlereth kick off the third hour reliving some of their favorite Stoke antics. Mike makes a disgusting promise. An ESPN writer suggested the Broncos trade for one of the biggest headaches in the NFL; the guys expound every reason why it’s a bad idea. They debate how high the the ceiling is for young WR’s like Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims. Mike calls for a shocking trade idea that would move semi-controversial player out of Denver. The guys get some intel on Stoke’s secret Cajun chicken as the Morning Crew wrap up the third hour responding to the messages from our 8am listeners.  

-We definitely got in the Fat Tuesday spirit today with this Cajun inspired dish! It was hardy, spicy and delicious! For being today's Crock Star, Kristin gets a $100 gift card from Kroger. That's more than enough for her next few Crockpot creations!Swamp Potatoes Ingredients*2 small bags baby gold potatoes,halved if large* 1lb sausage (smoked sausage, andouille, or whatever you like), sliced*1 medium onion, diced* 1 packet onion soup mix* 24-28 oz green beans - I prefer Allen's* 2 teaspoons onion powder* 2 teaspoons garlic powder* 1 heaping Tsp Better Than Bouillon* Cajun Seasoning, to taste* 1 32oz Box of Chicken Stock/Broth1) Wash potatoes and out in half if the the larger side.2. Layer the crockpot.Add potatoes, sausage, onion, green beans, and garlic to the slow cooker.3. Season it up.Sprinkle onion soup mix, onion powder, garlic powder.4. Add chicken broth.5. Cook.Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 (or longe until potatoes are fork-tender.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Tracy Burgess, Executive Director of Dorothy Day House, and Lea Carr, President Elect with the Rotary Club of Memphis, who each highlight their respective organizations and then discuss the upcoming Café du Memphis event on April 25, 2026. Tracy Burgess shares some of Dorothy Day House's 20-year history of providing housing and support to families transitioning out of homelessness, while Lea Carr, details the Rotary Club of Memphis' long-standing support of Dorothy Day House and various other community service initiatives. The Café du Memphis event, scheduled for April 25th at St. Michael's Church, will offer both dine-in and drive-thru options featuring Cajun cuisine, including Shrimp N Grits, Beignets, and coffee, with proceeds supporting Dorothy Day House. The discussion highlights the collaborative efforts between the Rotary Club of Memphis and Dorothy Day House, emphasizing the importance of community support and volunteerism through various engagement opportunities throughout the year.SummaryDorothy Day House 20th Anniversary - Tracy discusses the 20th anniversary of Dorothy Day House, which provides housing and support to families transitioning from homelessness to stability. The organization, supported by the Rotary Club of Memphis for 15 years, has expanded from one home in 2006 to three homes and an office by 2021. Tracy explains their unique model of keeping families together, serving various family structures, and providing support to help residents achieve long-term stability. She shares a success story of a mother with four children who is about to move out, having achieved employment, transportation, and housing stability, as well as completing her bachelor's degree.Rotary Club's Community Support Initiatives - The Rotary Club of Memphis, led by Lea as President-Elect, has been supporting the community since 1914, with Café du Memphis being one of their signature projects and events. Lea explained that the club's mission is to provide community support through volunteering, networking, and various projects throughout the year.Rotary Club's Mobile Food Pantry - The Rotary Club of Memphis meets weekly for lunch on Tuesdays at the Pink Palace and hosts a monthly happy hour for members who cannot attend lunch. Lea highlights their mobile food pantry initiative, which partners with St. Patrick's Church to provide groceries to up to 500 families weekly, a project that began during the pandemic and continues to address ongoing food insecurity.Cafe du Memphis Food Event - The Rotary Club of Memphis is hosting Café du Memphis on April 25th at St. Michael's Church, featuring a large, family-friendly food event offering shrimp and grits, beignets, and coffee. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a drive-thru option for those with busy schedules, along with live music and a late Mardi Gras celebration atmosphere. Lea explains that attendees can also support the Rotary Club Foundation and Dorothy Day House through donations if they prefer not to purchase food.Café du Memphis Success - Tracy highlights the success of Café du Memphis in engaging the community and its hundreds of participants. She emphasizes the importance of personal connections and gratitude expressed to attendees, which strengthens community relationships and raises awareness for Dorothy Day House. Tracy also explains the process of advance orders and sponsorships, encouraging community support and financial contributions from local businesses to further the event's success.Community Engagement at Dorothy Day House - Tracy discusses the importance of inviting community members to experience Dorothy Day House firsthand, emphasizing that seeing the facilities, meeting the families, and understanding the mission creates a stronger connection and commitment supporting the organization. She highlights the goal of creating meaningful engagement for volunteers, noting there are various opportunities to get involved.Dorothy Day House Support Initiatives - Tracy discusses various ways to support Dorothy Day House, including Monday night meals, the 20th anniversary celebration, and a panel discussion on March 19th about the intersection of civil rights and Catholic worker movements. Tracy provides details on volunteer opportunities and mentioned the website dorthydaymemphis.org for more information. Lea shared the website for the Rotary Club of Memphis, memphisrotary.org, and both Tracy and Lea invite viewers to attend the upcoming Café du Memphis on April 25th at St. Michael's Church.Visit www.cafedumemphis.org to learn more and get involved with Café du Memphis.Visit https://www.dorothydaymemphis.org to learn more about Dorothy Day House.Visit https://www.memphisrotary.org to learn more about the Rotary Club of Memphis.

From Cajun Country to the French Riviera: Louisiana Meets France takes you on a lively, honest, and sometimes surprising journey through France with Annie Sargent and her guests, Renee Poche and Dixie Poche, a mother-daughter duo from Cajun Country in Louisiana. Listen to this episode ad-free This episode explores what happens when Cajun French culture meets modern France. Renee and Dixie share stories from their first trip together to Nice, Paris, Reims, and small towns along the way. They talk about expectations versus reality. They compare food, daily rhythms, and cultural habits. They reflect on what feels familiar and what feels very different. You'll hear about staying in a former convent in Nice. Walking the Old Town. Riding elevators up cliffs. Watching the noon cannon fire. There's champagne tasting in the Champagne region, with honest opinions about Reims versus Épernay. There's Versailles, with practical advice on timing and energy levels. There's Paris, explored slowly, on foot, with cafés, cemeteries, shopping, and a night at the Moulin Rouge. Food plays a big role in this conversation. Annie, Renee, and Dixie compare Cajun boudin and French andouille. They talk about sauces, spices, portions, and meal times. They also discuss how French fashion, walking culture, and city layouts influence how visitors experience France. This episode is about more than an itinerary. It's about traveling together. It's about mother-daughter dynamics on the road. It's about noticing small details. It's about how shared French roots can feel both close and distant at the same time. If you're curious about Cajun French culture Louisiana vs France, planning a first trip, or thinking about traveling with family, this episode will resonate. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast for practical advice, real conversations, and thoughtful stories about exploring France beyond the clichés. Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:15] Introduction [00:00:31] Today on the podcast [00:01:07] Podcast supporters [00:01:36] Magazine segment [00:02:23] Nice Reims and Paris with Renee and Dixie Poche [00:04:07] Trip Overview and Itinerary Planning [00:05:31] Exploring Nice: Favorite Spots and Experiences [00:08:47] Cultural Comparisons: Louisiana vs. France [00:10:16] Unique Foods and Culinary Traditions [00:17:19] Activities in Nice [00:19:00] A Day Out in Eze [00:24:03] Dog Culture in France [00:27:14] Paris Adventures: Walking, History, and More [00:28:25] Paris Zoo [00:28:44] Exploring La Menagerie and Jardin des Plantes [00:30:38] Navigating Paris: Walking and Metro Adventures [00:30:57] Aperol Spritz and Parisian Drinks [00:31:29] A Day at Versailles: History and Grandeur [00:34:11] Moulin Rouge: A Night of Cabaret and Entertainment [00:36:25] Wine Tasting in Epernay [00:41:02] Mother-Daughter Travel Tips and Reflections [00:46:00] Mother's Day in Paris: Shopping and Spontaneity [00:47:07] Marker [00:48:27] Final Thoughts and Farewell [00:49:37] Thank You Patrons [00:50:41] VoiceMap Tours Reviews [00:52:52] The Last Newspaper Seller in Paris [00:54:37] Driving in France: Do NOT Speed! [00:56:05] Next week on the podcast [00:56:40] Copyright More episodes about family travel in France

Send a textJoin Alex Rutledge and special guest Cole Legnon from Wise Eye Technologies for an in-depth discussion on using trail cameras to maximize your turkey hunting success. Learn how Wise Eye's innovative camera technology and Hunt Control app can help weekend warriors and serious hunters alike pattern gobblers, save time and money, and close the deal on your next tom.In this episode, you'll discover:How Wise Eye cameras use AI to automatically pattern turkey behavior and predict the best hunting times and locationsThe new Ranch Plus Plan starting at just $8 per cameraStrategic camera placement tips for food plots, water sources, and strut zonesCamera setup techniques specifically for turkey huntingHow real-time notifications can guide you to active gobblers during your huntAdditional uses for conservation, trapping, and property securityPlus, stick around for the bonus segment where Cole shares his favorite Cajun-style wild turkey recipes, including turkey neck gumbo and fried turkey nuggets!Whether you're a weekend warrior with limited scouting time or a dedicated turkey hunter looking for an edge, this episode will show you how modern trail camera technology can transform your spring season.Chapter Markers:Introduction & Current Events1:15Cole Legnon Joins - Wise Eye Marketing Team10:37Wise Eye Technology & Conservation13:57Ranch Plus Plan Pricing18:52Camera Placement for Turkey Hunting26:20Camera Setup Tips & Techniques28:08Additional Uses - Trapping & Security30:42Bonus: Wild Turkey Recipes37:52

There’s an old saying you’ve probably heard before: Those who can’t do, teach. Well, that’s total BS. If you’ve ever tried to teach someone anything — how to play a guitar chord, how to dance a two-step, how to do just about anything — you know that saying has it exactly backwards. Teaching is hard. Being good at something and being able to teach it are two completely different skills. When it comes to traditional crafts, teaching is maybe the more vital skillset. If we’re going to preserve what we do for generations to come, we need folks skilled at passing it on. Sometimes, when there’s no one around to turn to, you need to be an autodidact, like Garret Rosen, owner of Rosen Guitars. Garret is a Lafayette native whose path to guitar building and teaching took a few interesting turns — including degrees in English literature, music theory, and a master’s from Oxford University in philosophy, politics and economics. After years teaching history, Garret opened Rosen Guitars in 2025 — a shop where every instrument is handmade by him. The business combines custom guitar building, original inventory, and lessons for players from beginners to professionals. His goal isn’t to be a big-box music store. It’s something much more personal — the person who builds the instrument is the one who teaches you how to play it. Harold Bernard is the owner of Glide Dance Studios in downtown Lafayette. Harold has been teaching dance since 1985, but his relationship with dance goes back even further: his mother was dancing the jitterbug while pregnant with him. He grew up in the golden era of Cajun dance halls, later touring across the U.S. and Canada teaching dance alongside bands like Balfa Toujours and Steve Riley. Today, at Glide Studios, Harold teaches Cajun, Zydeco, jitterbug, waltz — and even wedding choreography. He teaches almost every night of the week, often working with couples or small groups, and relies almost entirely on word of mouth. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette.You can find photos from this show by Alisha Zachery Lazard at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start by discussing the National guardsman who forgot his M4 in a hotel bathroom in New Orleans... every veteran just felt that. We then shift to El Paso where the FAA shut down nthe airspace for some pretty peculiar reasons. Next we go to Australia where the 6th of a group of satanic pedophiles has been arested. Back to America where one of the leaders of the Benghazi attack was "extradited" by US forces, to America to stand trial. Speaking of international relations NATO has agreed to shift 2 command positions to European leaders. Kier Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign after the connections have been made between an ambassador he appointed and Jeffrey Epstein. We then discuss how Pam Bondi is floundering while being questioned by the House Judiciary Committee... it's not a good look. Then we talk about the armored car robbery that took p[lace in Italy this week. And we finish with the Ring camera commercial that just played during the super bowl and what that might imply for our future.To join in the conversation next week come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

It's one of our favorite episodes of the year when we welcome in Kendall Roger's to discuss the upcoming 2026 Cajuns team. We preview the upcoming season, talk about the future of college baseball, and find out some interesting things about Kendall during this fun conversation.We also turn our attention to softball coming off a 3-1 weekend, basketball making a resurgence, and Baseball Bat Bro John Taylor shows up for a fun chat as well!

In this episode, the journey takes a dramatic turn as Brian's podcasting career reaches new heights and dangerous new lows. What begins as a powerful collection of witness encounters from across the country — a conservation officer in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, a Mississippi fisherman on the Big Black River, a West Virginia coal miner who found something living deep underground, and a Cajun folk healer who speaks of the loup-garou with reverence rather than fear — quickly evolves into something far more consequential.A television producer named Amanda from Meridian Productions returns with an offer to bring Sasquatch Odyssey to the screen as a legitimate documentary series. Brian agrees, but only on his terms: editorial control, no sensationalism, and absolute respect for the witnesses. The production takes the team from the Olympic Peninsula to the Ozarks and back to the Pisgah National Forest, where the mystery of Austin Reeves still lingers in every shadow and hollow.But the closer Brian gets to the truth, the harder certain forces push back. A devastating act of arson destroys his home, his studio, and nearly everything he and Daniel have built together. The local investigation is a sham, but an ATF agent named Sarah Brown finds evidence of professional-grade incendiary devices and a cover-up that reaches far above her pay grade.Rather than retreat, Brian and Daniel rebuild — bigger, stronger, and more determined than ever.The episode also explores the emotional toll of this work through quieter moments: the frustration of sorting genuine encounters from fabrications, the patience required to find voices like eighty-two-year-old Lucille Marsh from rural Georgia, and the steady, grounding presence of Daniel through it all.From Wisconsin dairy farms to Nebraska sandhills, witnesses from the American heartland reveal that these creatures aren't just hiding in remote wilderness — they've adapted to live alongside us in the margins, watching from the edges of our everyday world.The documentary airs, reaches millions, and ignites a national conversation. The community grows. The threats continue. And the odyssey pushes forward, one story at a time.

This is going to be a fun, laid back episode as the boys get together to discuss all things UL. We chat about the transfer portal, Walker going to Ole Miss, our NIL situation, and give our take on what our ideal UL Athletic Department would look like. It's an open dialogue about ALL things Cajun!

LW Nixon of Cajun Lights-Cajun Outdoors is headed to the Winter Classic in Batesville, Mississippi. LW and Chris catch up and discuss the upcoming Winter Classic, hunting the Great Dismal Swamp and coastal North Carolina. As Houndsmen we often overlook great historical land masses that are so crucial to our heritage and future as hunters. Folks from Coastal Carolina and eastern Virginia certainly know about the Great Dismal Swamp and its history. LW and Chris discuss this historical wild land of the coast. Chris and LW also talk some product and service topics that will interest listeners such as what is coming from Cajun and the outdoor industry. ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here!www.HoundsmanXP.com►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks.|

664. Part 1 of our interview with Zella Palmer about the influence of African cooking on creole cuisine. The Story of New Orleans Creole Cooking: The Black Hand in the Pot. She is also the author of Recipes and Remembrances of Fair Dillard, 1869-2019. Zella, educator, food historian, author, and filmmaker, serves as the Chair and Director of the Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African-American Material Culture. Palmer is committed to preserving the legacy of African-American, Native American, and Latino culinary history in New Orleans and the South. Palmer curated The Story of New Orleans Creole Cooking: The Black Hand in the Pot academic conference and documentary, the Nellie Murray Feast, and the Dr. Rudy Joseph Lombard: Black Hand in the Pot Lecture Series. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. "The City that Lives Outdoors," by W. S. Harwood. For at least nine months in the twelve, the people of this rare old town live out of doors nearly all the waking hours of the twenty-four. For the remaining three months of the year, December, January, and February, they delude themselves into the notion that they are having a winter, when they gather around a winter-time hearth and listen to imaginary wind-roarings in the chimney, and see through the panes fictitious and spectral snow-storms, and dream that they are housed so snug and warm. But when the day comes the sun is shining and there is no trace of white on the ground, and the grass is green and there are industrious buds breaking out of cover, and the earth is sleeping very lightly. Open-eyed, the youngsters sit by these December firesides and listen to their elders tell of the snow-storms in the long ago that came so very, very deep, when snowballs were flying in the streets, and the earth was white, and the 'banquettes,' or sidewalks, were ankle-deep in slush. This week in Louisiana history. February 7, 2010. New Orleans Saints win their very first Super Bowl and finish the year at 14-3. This week in New Orleans history. Born in New Orleans on February 6, 1944, Wilson Turbinton (known as Tee and Willie Tee) arranged, co-wrote and led the band on the Wild Magnolias' self-titled 1974 debut album. The popularity of that recording, and the subsequent They Call Us Wild introduced the Mardi Gras Indians' street-beat funk to the world.  This week in Louisiana. Courir de Mardi Gras in Eunice Downtown Eunice Eunice, LA 70535 February 14, 2026 Website: eunice-la.com Email: info@eunice-la.com Phone: (337) 457-7389 The Courir de Mardi Gras is one of Louisiana's oldest and most distinctive Mardi Gras traditions, featuring masked riders on horseback, live Cajun and Zydeco music, and a community gumbo that brings the whole town together: The Chicken Run: Costumed riders chase a released chicken through the countryside, a hallmark of the old Cajun Mardi Gras. Live Music: Downtown Eunice hosts day‑long performances by Cajun and Zydeco bands. Traditional Gumbo: Ingredients gathered during the courir are used to prepare a communal gumbo served in the evening. Postcards from Louisiana. Florida Street Blowhards at LSU. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Here is your Daily Disney News for Friday, February 6, 2026 - Tokyo Disneyland unveils "Stitch's Space Adventure," a new immersive ride featuring Stitch in an intergalactic journey. - Disneyland in California celebrates Mardi Gras from February 8th to 16th with parades, jazz music, and Cajun cuisine. - Disney World's EPCOT prepares for the Flower & Garden Festival starting March 4th, featuring stunning gardens and outdoor kitchens. - Disney+ to release "Frozen: A Chilling Adventure" VR experience, immersing fans in the world of Arendelle. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

In this hour Scott Jagow, Host of TIAM Weekend joins to talk about if he would join a cult, people in Missouri can now bet on the Super Bowl and what to expect this weekend on the show. George Mahe, Dining Editor for St. Louis Magazine joins the show for date night ideas for Valentines Day, plus best Cajun food in the area. Also best ways to ruin a Super Bowl party and did you see this.

George Mahe, Dining Editor for St. Louis Magazine joins the show to give some last-minute recommendations for Valentine's Day, and to discuss the best Cajun food in town in honor of Mardi Gras next week (both holidays happening Saturday, February 14th!)

Today on the Chris and Amy Show: John Hancock and Michael Kelley on David Hoffmann wanting to buy the Cardinals. Presdient Trump Truth Social post and more. Scott Jagow, Host of TIAM Weekend joins to talk about if he would join a cult, people in Missouri can now bet on the Super Bowl and what to expect this weekend on the show. George Mahe, Dining Editor for St. Louis Magazine joins the show for date night ideas for Valentines Day, plus best Cajun food in the area.

On this episode of the Cajun Knight Live we start off talking about the Pope closing the doors, marking the end of the year of jubilee. We then shift over to France where Elon Musk's X headquarter was raided by agents for a variety of reasons. Next we talk about the Iranian drone shot down by US air assets, before we jump back to the US where Jill Biden's ex husband has been arrested for murdering his wife.Kier Starmer has had his house almost burned down for a 5th time within the last few weeks, meanwhile trump just met with the Columbian president in DC. With all of the Epstein files that have been released this week, there is a wild connection between Epstein and Putin! Also, one of the boats struck outside of Venezuela, might lead to two families getting copensated for the wrongful killings?To join us next week at 9pm cst come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

Today, Chuck discusses a truly awful bill attempting to criminalize trans people in West Virginia. Then, Chuck hangs out with Addie Levy and Ben Morrison from the band The Brothers Comatose.  We discuss their origin story, musical influences, and how AI is shaping—and threatening—the music industry. Relevant links for Brothers ComatoseCheck out their website https://www.thebrotherscomatose.com/BUY their music on Bandcamp https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Blue Mountain” by The Brothers Comatose.  Buy it here! https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/track/blue-mountainBrothers Comatose upcoming tour datesFeb 25 - Crested Butte, COFeb 26 - Telluride, COFeb 27 - Basalt, COFeb 28 - Nederland, COMar 4 - Pioneertown, CAMar 5 - Phoenix, AZMar 6 - Solana Beach, CAMar 7 - Ventura, CAMar 20 - Denver, COMar 21 - Park City, UTApr 17 - Austin, TXApr 23 - La Tuna, MexicoApr 28 - Manteo, NCApr 30 - Isle of Palms, SCMay 1 - Mills River, NCMay 2 - Raleigh, NCMay 3 - Elkins, NCMay 8 - Santa Cruz, CAMay 9 - Chico, CAMay 15-17 - Placerville, CAJun 19-21 - San Luis Obispo, CAJun 24-27 - Owensboro, KY-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us a textSupport the show

Want to connect with Tj & Plaideau? Send us a text message.Filmmaker Ashe Reese walks us through creating his own cartoon series from scratch. Ash's Cajun roots fuel the voice of his shows, from food and festivals to the rhythms of Gulf Coast talk. He's intentional about balancing local flavor with wider appeal, sanding just enough to travel while keeping the soul intact. And yes, we talk AI. Ash rejects the shortcut culture that treats prompts as authorship. For him, AI is a power tool: great for fake toy ads and parody promos that break the acts, never a stand-in for writing, acting, timing, or direction OR for the cartoons he creates.. he does those by hand. That ethic pairs with a strategic home base—public access TV—so he can air five nights a week, retain ownership, and iterate until the season is ready for broader platforms.https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWmXNniUqygl5WML44m6z8eiMZ3SD8sRI&si=2fjxLYNUlc5SOIsGVoiced by Brian Plaideau Have you been injured? New Orleans based actor, Jana McCaffery, has been practicing law in Louisiana since 1999, specializing in personal injury since 2008. She takes helping others very seriously. If you have been injured, Jana is offering a free consultation AND a reduced fee for fellow members of the Lousiana film industry, and she will handle your case from start to finish. She can be reached at janamccaffery@gmail.com or 504-837-1234. Tell Her NOLA Film Scene sent youSupport the showFollow us on IG @nolafilmscene, @kodaksbykojack, and @tjsebastianofficial. Check out our 48 Hour Film Project short film Waiting for Gateaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5pFvn4cd1U . & check out our website: nolafilmscene.com

Send us a textJoin the fellas of 3B as they preview the 2026 baseball season with Associate Head Coach Seth Thibodeaux, IF Rigoberto Hernandez, RHP Cody Brasch, & RHP JR Tollett!We talk exciting out of conference matchups (including LSU at home), who the locker room DJ is, and if they could compete in the winter Olympics, what sport/discipline they would choose. Check it out!Also streaming on all audio platforms!Like this content? Follow us on our socials;https://www.facebook.com/Sunbeltsyndicatehttps://www.instagram.com/sunbeltsyndicate/https://x.com/SunbeltSyndicatCovering the Sun Belt conference from the first kick(off) to the last pitch.#sunbelt #college #baseballSupport the showBe sure to check out Don't Sleep Energy at www.dontsleepenergy.com or at their Amazon shop. Go to Amazon and search 'Don't Sleep Energy'. Check out all Phenom has to offer at www.phenomelitebrand.com. Whether you need cleats, gloves, or accessories, Phenom's got you covered! Use code SBSYNDICATE at checkout for 10% off!

LSU’s athletics department released data a few weeks ago showing that Louisiana’s flagship public university raked-in more than $200 million in sports revenues over the past year.  The athletics department also spent all but $3 million of the money.  It turned a profit of $3 million. About 40 miles west of Baton Rouge, the athletics program at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette is currently fighting for survival.  The school’s athletics department recently cut 35 staff positions to trim its budget from $46 million to $42.7 million per year. Why is UL-Lafayette’s athletics program losing money? The Ragin’ Cajuns’ athletics programs have lost upwards of $5 million in each of the past few years.  Much of the shortfall can be attributed to the school’s football program. The UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns have fielded winning teams in four of the past six football seasons.  Local fans are quite aware that their local team had become a top competitor within the Sunbelt Conference. UL-Lafayette (like so many mid-major and smaller universities) is having trouble keeping pace with the rising costs in college athletics.  Fan support at home athletic events has not significantly increased as costs have skyrocketed. Big money support from the school’s alumni and corporate base has also failed to move the revenue needle enough to cover the increasing costs. In fact, the Ragin’ Cajuns have a lot of company in dealing with a growing phenomenon called “donor fatigue.”  It is the economic reality that most mid-major athletics programs simply cannot expect to compete for national titles with the giants of major universities. UL-Lafayette’s annual athletics budget is 25% of nearby LSU LSU’s rabid fan base fills-up 102,000 seat Tiger Stadium for most football games.  A seemingly never-ending demand exceeds the annual supply for prime seating in Baton Rouge.  LSU athletic donors are effectively bidding against themselves for better accommodations by donating more and more money into the school’s athletic funds. A quest for national championships by LSU in football, basketball (well, at least the women’s team), baseball and gymnastics has driven sports fanaticism.  LSU’s athletic supporters have (thus far) been willing to dole out incredible amounts of cash to support that drive for success.  Of course, those same donors get to retain prime seating accommodations at the school’s athletic events. The incredibly deep pockets of key athletics donors agreed to cover LSU’s massive $54 million buy-out of football coach Brian Kelly last fall. That same huge war chest of funding helped to guarantee the hiring of new coach Lane Kiffin at a price of $90 million over the next seven years. Louisiana’s second-largest public university is struggling to pay the bills UL-Lafayette has nearly 20,000 students.  It is the second largest public university in Louisiana behind only LSU (34,000 undergrads plus 7,000 graduate students). The football team for UL-Lafayette plays in the $65 million recently-renovated 30,000 seat Cajun Field. This ambitious stadium upgrade took nearly two years to complete and was put into service last fall.  The football stadium was originally constructed in 1971. The revamped Cajun Field offers better outdoor seating options, luxury boxes, and other improved aesthetics to provide a better fan experience.  Funding for this upgrade came from the school’s largest donor groups and a few key corporate sponsors. Donors were provided the opportunity to spend money for naming rights within the upgraded stadium. You could have placed your name on the stadium’s new scoreboard for $3 million. The “SwampSwamiSports.com” concession stand would have cost me a cool $250,000 to have my name on it (ha ha – good luck with that one!). You could even place your name on the stadium’s four oak trees for a pledge of $50,000. Last fall’s initial season in the Cajuns’ upgraded football stadium produced an average home attendance of 19,981 per game.  That is 2/3 of capacity.  UL-Lafayette’s game against nearby McNeese State produced the season’s largest crowd of 26,067. Ten years earlier, UL-Lafayette’s 2015 average home football attendance was 21,596 per game. In other words, the athletic support from the school’s home market seems to have remained relatively flat from year-to-year. The Ragin’ Cajuns $40 million annual athletics budget is near the bottom of the Sunbelt Conference UL-Lafayette has been a member of the Sunbelt Conference since 1991.  The league was comprised of 14 members last fall for the 2025 football season. Last year’s Ragin’ Cajuns athletics budget of more than $40 million placed it ahead of only Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Southern Miss, and in-state rival UL-Monroe ($20.9 million). The Sunbelt expanded in the year 2022 to include James Madison University and Old Dominion University in Virginia plus Marshall University in West Virginia. A road trip from Lafayette, Louisiana to each those schools requires more than 1,000 miles each way.  That means that air travel is needed for not just football but basketball, baseball, softball, and other team sports playing on the road at those destinations. One source estimated that the increase in travel costs to play the recently-added Sunbelt members added a few million dollars in transportation expenses (mostly via air) for the Ragin’ Cajuns. Should UL-Lafayette try to increase athletics revenues, cut costs, or both? Playing in the Sunbelt Conference brings both UL-Lafayette and in-state rival UL-Monroe more than $2 million apiece in media revenues from ESPN and other sources.  A departure out of the Sunbelt Conference to drop back into the FCS level would mean an immediate loss of media revenue for athletics. A very significant near-term problem for Louisiana’s mid-major football programs is the SEC’s decision to play nine conference football games beginning this fall.  Going from eight to nine SEC games leaves just three non-conference opportunities available in the football schedule for LSU and other regional SEC teams. The LSU Tigers have been quite generous in scheduling Louisiana-based teams to come play at Tiger Stadium for non-conference games in recent decades.  Those road teams generally pocket more than $1 million to become “Tiger Bait” for their three hour fall visit to Baton Rouge playing in a non-conference football game against LSU. UL-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns played only one big “money game” last fall at the SEC’s University of Missouri. In-state Sunbelt rival UL-Monroe played two payday road games in 2025 – at SEC powerhouse Alabama and at the Big Ten’s Northwestern University.  The Warhawks’ athletics war chest (half the size of UL-Lafayette) depends heavily on at least two money games per year to keep the school’s athletics budget adequately funded. SEC football teams will now have one less spot to fill in their football schedule.  That means increased competition among today’s mid-major football programs seeking for the chance to land one or two payday games every season. This will likely to drive the monetary guarantees for these games down in the years to come. LSU Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry will have even more football teams knocking on his door to fill future non-conference games in Baton Rouge.  Those paydays are likely to decrease for Louisiana’s current Sunbelt Conference members such as UL-Lafayette and UL-Monroe. Do students want to pay additional fees to help cover the growing costs of athletics? UL-Lafayette’s last increase in annual student fees dedicated to cover athletics came about 20 years ago.  It added just $10 per semester per student. Sunbelt member James Madison University (21,000 students) is similar in size to UL-Lafayette.  The Virginia-based school charges students a whopping $2,456 (correct) per academic year to pay for college athletics. This provides JMU with $50 million directly from students – whether they attend sporting events or not. Even UL-Monroe passed an increase in student fees dedicated to athletics from $20 to $75 per year beginning in 2025.  It will add about $600,000 annually to the Warhawks athletics budget. Getting UL-Lafayette’s students to kick-in additional cash for athletics may be a hard sell.  Don’t go looking-up many of the school’s primary athletics donors, either.  They are proudly pointing at the Ragin’ Cajuns’ $65 million renovated football stadium as proof of their recent philanthropy. What is happening at UL-Lafayette is not unique.  It is occurring all across the country as many universities struggle to determine if they should remain playing in the upper tier of college athletics. The rising costs necessary to sustain expensive college athletic programs are causing university administrators to (finally) take a much harder look at the economic realities. Many college athletics programs are currently on life-support. Who’s next? The post UL-Lafayette cuts 25% of Athletics Staff after Revenue Shortfalls appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Ducks. Food. Hunting. More food. Friendships. Family. Traditions. And open doors. That's what cajun hospitality is all about. Big John Hebert and I wrap a 3- or 4-day duck hunting tour of his homeland with a conversation covering all of it---the local lay of the land, a never quit mentality but why marsh hunting is a young man's game, the perfect gumbo trio to include his dad's famous "grassy gumbo," sweet potato versus potato salad sides, making family-recipe hoghead cheese, labeling ducks simply as "northerns", why naming blue-winged teal "god's birds" fits local culture, local call makers and early influences, and how some things have changed--but some things never, ever will--and more. Not in this part of the world.  C'est bon!     Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist and composer Noah Franche-Nolan.Noah's latest album, Rose-Anna, is named after his Acadian great-grandmother, a church organist from Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Acadians are French-speaking people with deep roots in Canada's Maritime provinces. The Acadians were expelled from their land by the British in the late 1700s and many of them migrated south to Louisiana where they became known by their more famous name, the Cajuns. Noah's family connection runs deep through the record and he even plays organ on two tracks, honoring the woman who sparked his musical heritage.The album pairs him with bassist Jodi Proznick and drummer Nicholas Bracewell in a trio that displays deftness with groove-driven chops, tender hymns and free exploration. The music conjures thoughts of home, family, and what gets passed down through generations.Noah's also one half of Arid Landscapes, an ambient electroacoustic project with guitarist Dan Pitt, that takes a totally different approach—live looping, processing, and soundscapes that feel vast and open. My November 2024 talk with Dan for The Tonearm is linked in the show notes.Noah and I talk about both projects, his work as a church music director in Vancouver, and what it means to make music that honors the past while pushing into new territory.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Noah Franche-Nolan's album Rose-Anna)–Dig Deeper• Artist and Albums:Visit Noah Franche-Nolan at noahfranche-nolanmusic.com and follow him on InstagramPurchase Noah Franche-Nolan's Rose-Anna from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceNoah Franche-Nolan on All About JazzVancouver Guardian profile• Arid Landscapes (duo with Dan Pitt):Arid Landscapes released September 2025, available on BandcampDan Pitt — official siteDan Pitt on BandcampBetween the Lines of Dan Pitt's 'Horizontal Depths' (The Tonearm)• Collaborators and Ensembles:Jodi Proznick — bassist, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioNicholas Bracewell — drummer, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioRaagaverse — JUNO-nominated Indo-jazz fusion quartet led by Shruti RamaniShruti Ramani — vocalist and bandleader, RaagaverseJaya (Raagaverse debut album) on BandcampNick Fraser — Toronto drummer and University of Toronto faculty; Noah's former teacher• Recording Labels:Cellar Music Group — Vancouver label founded by Cory Weeds; 2023 Grammy Award winnerCory Weeds — Cellar Music Group founder and artistic directorFrankie's Jazz Club — Vancouver jazz venue run by Cory Weeds (Rose-Anna release show venue)• Film Scoring:Häxan (1922) — Swedish-Danish silent horror essay film directed by Benjamin ChristensenThe Cinematheque — Vancouver independent film institute that commissioned Noah's live score for Häxan• Educational Institutions:Vancouver Community College (VCC) — where Noah teaches jazz pianoVSO School of Music — Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's school; Noah teaches in Jazz and Classical Theory/CompositionUniversity of Toronto, Faculty of Music — where Noah and Dan Pitt studied jazz• Venues and Spaces:The Tranzac — Toronto's not-for-profit community arts venue; central to the city's improvised music sceneBrentwood Presbyterian Church — Burnaby; where Noah serves as coordinator of musicking and where Arid Landscapes was partly recorded–Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist and composer Noah Franche-Nolan.Noah's latest album, Rose-Anna, is named after his Acadian great-grandmother, a church organist from Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Acadians are French-speaking people with deep roots in Canada's Maritime provinces. The Acadians were expelled from their land by the British in the late 1700s and many of them migrated south to Louisiana where they became known by their more famous name, the Cajuns. Noah's family connection runs deep through the record and he even plays organ on two tracks, honoring the woman who sparked his musical heritage.The album pairs him with bassist Jodi Proznick and drummer Nicholas Bracewell in a trio that displays deftness with groove-driven chops, tender hymns and free exploration. The music conjures thoughts of home, family, and what gets passed down through generations.Noah's also one half of Arid Landscapes, an ambient electroacoustic project with guitarist Dan Pitt, that takes a totally different approach—live looping, processing, and soundscapes that feel vast and open. My November 2024 talk with Dan for The Tonearm is linked in the show notes.Noah and I talk about both projects, his work as a church music director in Vancouver, and what it means to make music that honors the past while pushing into new territory.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Noah Franche-Nolan's album Rose-Anna)–Dig Deeper• Artist and Albums:Visit Noah Franche-Nolan at noahfranche-nolanmusic.com and follow him on InstagramPurchase Noah Franche-Nolan's Rose-Anna from Bandcamp or Qobuz and listen on your streaming platform of choiceNoah Franche-Nolan on All About JazzVancouver Guardian profile• Arid Landscapes (duo with Dan Pitt):Arid Landscapes released September 2025, available on BandcampDan Pitt — official siteDan Pitt on BandcampBetween the Lines of Dan Pitt's 'Horizontal Depths' (The Tonearm)• Collaborators and Ensembles:Jodi Proznick — bassist, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioNicholas Bracewell — drummer, Noah Franche-Nolan TrioRaagaverse — JUNO-nominated Indo-jazz fusion quartet led by Shruti RamaniShruti Ramani — vocalist and bandleader, RaagaverseJaya (Raagaverse debut album) on BandcampNick Fraser — Toronto drummer and University of Toronto faculty; Noah's former teacher• Recording Labels:Cellar Music Group — Vancouver label founded by Cory Weeds; 2023 Grammy Award winnerCory Weeds — Cellar Music Group founder and artistic directorFrankie's Jazz Club — Vancouver jazz venue run by Cory Weeds (Rose-Anna release show venue)• Film Scoring:Häxan (1922) — Swedish-Danish silent horror essay film directed by Benjamin ChristensenThe Cinematheque — Vancouver independent film institute that commissioned Noah's live score for Häxan• Educational Institutions:Vancouver Community College (VCC) — where Noah teaches jazz pianoVSO School of Music — Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's school; Noah teaches in Jazz and Classical Theory/CompositionUniversity of Toronto, Faculty of Music — where Noah and Dan Pitt studied jazz• Venues and Spaces:The Tranzac — Toronto's not-for-profit community arts venue; central to the city's improvised music sceneBrentwood Presbyterian Church — Burnaby; where Noah serves as coordinator of musicking and where Arid Landscapes was partly recorded–Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com–• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start this episode discussing the Chinese General that was arrested by Xi, and all of the implications that go along with it. We thne give an update on the former olympic snowboarder turned drug smuggler for the senaloa cartel, then we talk about the strange "flying dorito" over area 51 again last week. Canada did a "war game" and learned how ill prepared they would be if they were attacked by America. Shifting over to the UK where the Prime Minister just blocked the vote to make first cousin marriages illegal...for racial reasons. We then discuss the possibilities of Trump attacking Iran, alsom we discuss the current death toll in iran rising to over 36,000! Then we breifly talk about Minnesota, Gov Walz, Ilhan Omar, and the ICE situation.To join in on the conversation every Wednesday night at 9pm CST come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

In this episode of the OhSoSpurs podcast, the hosts discuss Tottenham's recent match against Frankfurt, the atmosphere at the game, and the upcoming fixture against Manchester City. They analyse player performances, tactical formations, and the impact of injuries on the squad. The conversation also touches on transfer market strategies and the challenges of profiling players. The episode concludes with predictions for the next match and a special food segment featuring a delicious wing recipe. #tottenhamnews #spursnews Rostons recipe: 1. Soak in buttermilk/natural yoghurt/milk & lemon juice, add light sweeter mustard (think French's, not English

The No BS Cookbook series keeps gaining traction, especially after we introduced the holiday edition that strips away everything but what really works in home kitchens. Folks are loving the practical tips, the creativity sparked by the painter-friendly watercolor prints, and the custom blends that make seafood and holiday classics pop without any fuss.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

On this episode of the Cajun Knight Live we start off talking about Trump. The Nobel Peace Prize, the framework for the Greenland deal, the "Board of Peace", the seizure of a 7th oil tanker from Venezuela, the embarrasment of China because of the Maduro snatching, and the protests in Davos because of his arrival at the WEF. We then shift over to discuss Poland defending itself against a cyberattack a few weeks ago. There's also a wildfire that has sprung up in Chile that has burned 74,000 acres. Spain has suffered their second fatal train crash in 3 days bringing the total death toll to 44. Japans new PM is dissolving parliment and calling for snap elections to replace all 465 seats. We finish with the pictures being released of the hundreds of Iranian protesters that have been murdered by the regime as they quelled the protesters. To join in on the conversation every Wednesday night at 9pm cst come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

On this episode of the Cajun Knight Live we start off by discussing the fact that the Clintons are about to be held in contempt of congress for refusing to show up and testify in regards to Epstein. We then breifly talk about Gov Newsom stopping a Doctors extradition to Louisiana for illegally sending abortion pills. We then begin discussing Trump, first his attempt tp loer interest rates and what the more long term implications of that may be. Then, we give an update on Maduro before shifting over the Greenland... depending on which media source you look into you will hear soem WILDLY different narratives to this point. We then move to the Ukraine Russia war where some reports are saying record numbers of Russian soldiers are surrendering. Then we move the conversation to Iran and we discuss the revolution, the false narratives being promoted from the Iranian state (via AI), and the Prince that may become the new leader soon. We then finish with the UK and the UAE and how the islamist nation doesn't want to send their students to the UK... for fear that they may become radicalized...in Britain!To join in the conversation next week come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

A new strain of cryptozoology is howling across the internet. It's less about stuff like “undiscovered birds” and more like “Bigfoot is interdimensional.” This week, we are joined by guest writer Jack LaRoche follow that trail straight into Louisiana's swampy heartland to meet the Rougarou: a Cajun loup-garou legend shaped by Catholic ideas about sin and control, then transformed through centuries of cultural mixing into something that's been feared, joked about, and even embraced as a local mascot. Along the way, we rewind to medieval France to untangle where “werewolves” actually come from, detour through the shaky math and moral panic of the werewolf trials, and trace how the Acadian diaspora and Indigenous storytelling traditions helped remake the monster on American soil. It's sometimes a trickster, sometimes a warning, sometimes protection. We end by asking what these stories do: how folklore polices behavior, manufactures outsiders, and rhymes with modern conspiracist fearcraft. Jack LaRouche https://x.com/coyotejacques Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/qaa All Episodes of Annie Kelly's new 6-part podcast miniseries “Truly Tradly Deeply” are available to Cursed Media subscribers. www.cursedmedia.net/ Cursed Media subscribers also get access to every episode of every QAA miniseries we produced, including Manclan by Julian Feeld and Annie Kelly, Trickle Down by Travis View, The Spectral Voyager by Jake Rockatansky and Brad Abrahams, and Perverts by Julian Feeld and Liv Agar. Plus, Cursed Media subscribers will get access to at least three new exclusive podcast miniseries every year. www.cursedmedia.net/ Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com) qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

On this, the first episode of 2026, we start off with the snatch and grab of Maduro, the political and geopolitical ramifications of it, and what we can expect next for the nation of Venezuela. We then discuss the oil tankers that were seized by the US Navy and Coast Guard. Then we shift to the situation surrounding Taiwan and china's new military excersises that just took place around the island nation. Some are speculating that the situation in Venezuala is a dirtect response to Russia and China, but do these theories hold credibility? We then finish by talking about ICE agents shooting and killing a woman in Minnesota and if this was justified or not.To join in the conversation next Wednesday at 9pm cst, come to patreon.com/CajunKnightBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.