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New Iberia considers another 1-cent sales tax for a $40 million development despite a 10.5% tax rate and 25 vacant retail spaces.

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  In this episode, we geaux straight to the action -- Dice Tower East 2026! Three members of the Acadiana Board Gamers discord (Mitchell, BJ and Doug) traveled east to Orlando and the Walt Disney World resort to game for six days straight -- well, one of them gamed for six days straight at least. Mitchell and BJ recap all six days at DTCe, with highlights of games played like: Entropy Tea Garden Wingspan Pocket Haunted Mouse Cities USA Dogfight 1917 Unmatched Stars & Stripes Raas: A Dance of Love and more!  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cold Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale or a Fuzzy Tauntaun, or maybe some of Cook's Corn Cakes and a Salty Seas mARRRgarita 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. ** 

This week's Lagniappe podcast explores a market that continues to trade in a holding pattern. Greg and Doug discuss why easing inflation has helped calm markets, how strong bank earnings are setting an optimistic tone, and why small- and mid-cap stocks continue to outperform as demand for AI infrastructure fuels growth across the broader economy. The guys also recap an exciting FIFA World Cup semifinal round and preview Sunday's Argentina-Spain final. They close by discussing rising bond yields, what current betting markets suggest about the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, and why reducing political uncertainty could become an important catalyst for markets later this year. Key Takeaways [0:17] – Markets Remain in a Holding Pattern [1:57] – Iran, Oil Prices & Market Volatility [3:44] – Earnings Season Begins [5:00] – Why Small- & Mid-Cap Stocks Are Leading [8:34] – World Cup Semifinals Recap [11:07] – Bonds, Interest Rates & Inflation [13:45] – Midterm Elections & Betting Markets View Transcript Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate, qualified professional prior to making a final decision. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including the investments and/or investment strategies referenced in our blogs/podcasts) or any other investment and/or non-investment-related content or services will be profitable, equal any historical performance level(s), be suitable or appropriate for a reader/listener's individual situation, or prove successful. Moreover, no portion of the blog/podcast content should be construed as a substitute for individual advice or services from the financial professional(s) of a reader/listener's choosing, including Stokes Family, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the SEC, with which the blogger/podcasters are affiliated.

Brandon & Boomer discuss the encyclopedic Black culture mixtape BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2026) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 02:35 Supergirl (2026) 14:14 Roommates (1982) 18:45 Touch Me (2026) 33:05 BloodSisters (1995) 37:12 War and Peace (1965-1967) 1:02:22 Shōwa era Godzilla (1954–1975) 1:11:33 Vortex (2021) 1:21:51 Family Portraits - A Trilogy of America (2003) 1:27:30 BLKNWS - Terms & Conditions (2026) 2:04:50 2026 so far

Brandon & Boomer discuss the paranoid 70s espionage thriller Three Days of the Condor, starring Robert Redford as the CIA's biggest nerd https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:48 Night Nurse (2026) 08:00 Up Goes Maisie (1946) 12:40 Undercover Maisie (1947) 19:50 Stolen Kingdom (2026) 27:43 All the President's Men (1976) 36:00 Disclosure Day (2026) 52:02 The Death of Robin Hood (2026) 1:02:50 Scary Movie (2026) 1:16:40 Time and Water (2026) 1:20:53 Leviticus (2026) 1:32:53 Three Days of the Condor (1975)

SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 381, “Defining Moment vs. Moment of Defiance,” Kim discusses the similarities and differences between King Zedekiah of Judah and Samson. Both leaders had opportunities in the midst of great adversity to cry out to God, but only one used his voice to beg God to intervene. What became a defining moment for Samson was only one last moment of defiance for Zedekiah, and his life and legacy are found lacking.   Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Kings 25:1-7, with 7 as the focal verse:   7 They made Zedekiah watch as they slaughtered his sons. Then they gouged out Zedekiah's eyes, bound him in bronze chains, and led him away to Babylon.   Lagniappe:   21 So the Philistines captured him and gouged out his eyes. They took him to Gaza, where he was bound with bronze chains and forced to grind grain in the prison…28 Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me again. O God, please strengthen me just one more time. With one blow let me pay back the Philistines for the loss of my two eyes.” 29 Then Samson put his hands on the two center pillars that held up the temple. Pushing against them with both hands, 30 he prayed, “Let me die with the Philistines.” And the temple crashed down on the Philistine rulers and all the people. So he killed more people when he died than he had during his entire lifetime. (Judges 16: 21, 28-30)     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   As you ponder the moments described in Samson's and Zedekiah's lives, what lessons did the Lord bring to your mind?   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   2 But neither King Zedekiah nor his attendants nor the people who were left in the land listened to what the Lord said through Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 37:2) Jeremiah 39:1-10 Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings (1 & 2 Chronicles) PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. xAI. (2026). Grok [Large language model]. https://x.ai/grok/chat      "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell regales us with tales of his summer trip with his friend Ethan to Columbus, Ohio for ORIGINS GAME FAIR 2026!  Mitchell played over 80 games while he was there, but he stopped by to tell us his top 21 games played.  BJ and Mitchell also dish on a recent game that they both have played:  LUZ, a clever trick-taking game where you bid on how many tricks you can win each round, but can't see the value of your cards! ** Our thanks to Iello for sending us a review copy **  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cold Stone Fort Oat Brown Ale, and a plate of creamy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, 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. ** 

Brandon & Boomer discuss David DeCoteau's uncharacteristically sincere romance drama Leather Jacket Love Story (1998) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Spacecon 14:55 Masters of the Universe (2026) 22:31 Swing Shift Maisie (1943) 26:00 Maisie Goes to Reno (1944) 31:20 All the President's Men (1976) 35:55 Ministry of Fear (1944) 40:31 Die Nibelungen - Kriemhild's Revenge (1924) 45:40 Blades of the Guardians (2026) 50:30 Ramekin (2018) 58:07 The Doll (1962) 1:01:55 Across the Hall (2009) 1:08:15 The Currents (2026) 1:11:45 Relic (2020) 1:16:40 Mr. Monkey's Magic Merry Go Round (2026) 1:21:14 Leather Jacket Love Story (1998)

Before we resume our One Another Study, I wanted to take a look at an issue that really can deeply affect how we treat one another - our tendency to want to PLEASE people.It is natural to want people to like us.But people-pleasing and the need for other people's constant approval can quickly become an idol.From our series in Esther, we see Haman grow enraged when one man, Mordecai, will not bow to him. The rest of the kingdom bows, but that's just not good enough for Haman.And that's how it is with approval addiction. So many people can love us - but once one person does not, our entire sense of self begins to crumble!We take a hard look at our unhealthy need to be liked, as well as so many other things, today on Rinse and Repeat!(RAR2026EP25)

AlabamaSen. Tuberville sends cease/desist letter to The Lagniappe over publication of sensitive tax informationBarry Moore defends is military record after questions arise over DD 214Anti Death penalty advocates seek to stop planned execution of Jeffrey Lee this ThursdaySenior pastor at Northport church charged with first degree theft of church $1819 News hosts debate in Montgomery of candidates within 3 GOP runoff racesNationalDOJ to denaturalize 17 people living in the US who broke various lawsGOP in NJ find hundreds of Non citizens on voter rolls in that stateCA prepares to use mail in ballots to remove both GOP candidates running in the governor's race and race for mayor of LAHouse Oversight committee release 200 page report on fraud in MN, cover up by the governor and retaliation of whistleblowers by state officialsFive cases of New World Screwworm confirmed in TX and NM

Last time we concluded the program with the question:Is your faith part of who you are, or IS IT who you are? And this week we pick up with the same question. As we are faced with change, we need spiritual weapons for spiritual warfare - and the shield of faith is protection for the battle that so much change brings!So join me now - as we explore TWO GREAT men of God and their reactions to their ever-changing world…RAR2026EP24)

Brandon & Boomer discuss the Turksploitation sci-fi parody Ömer the Tourist in Star Trek (1973) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 02:37 Maisie Was a Lady (1941) 06:47 Ringside Maisie (1941) 10:56 Maisie Gets Her Man (1942) 15:32 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) 18:58 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) 20:15 The Man Who Laughs (1928) 25:11 Die Nibelungen (1924) 35:15 All Monsters Attack (1969) 38:53 Happiness (1998) 46:13 Chungking Express (1994) 50:05 Obsession (2026) 1:00:45 Blue Film (2026) 1:06:16 How to Make a Killing (2026) 1:11:10 Scream 7 (2026) 1:16:44 Pretty Ugly - The Story of the Lunachicks (2026) 1:21:26 I Love Boosters (2026) 1:35:00 Is God Is (2026) 1:39:28 Backrooms (2026) 2:01:45 Ömer the Tourist in Star Trek (1973)

Brandon & Boomer discuss the psychotronic '70s oddity The Kirlian Witness, a murder mystery in which the only witness to the crime is an ordinary house plant https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:41 Take One (1977) 09:20 Maisie (1939) 24:35 Camille 2000 (1969) 31:28 Heaven Can Wait (1943) 36:47 The Invisible Boy (1957) 41:39 Gazer (2025) 51:26 New Rose Hotel (1998) 56:50 The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) 1:16:26 The Puffy Chair (2005) 1:20:47 Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) 1:27:20 Demonwarp (1988) 1:30:05 The Kirlian Witness (1979)

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell regales us with tales of his big game day with Doug and friends, including an epic play of Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship! BJ and Mitchell also dish on two recent games that they both have played:  Golem, a game from the Italian krewe that is getting a lot of recent plays Covenant, a new game from Devir with an interesting theme and lots of combos There's a little bit of lagniappe in this episode -- BJ and Mitchell compete to predict one game that they guarantee will be nominated for Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel! Those German game of the year awards generate a lot of discussion with the Acadiana board gamers.  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cold Augustiner Helles, and a plate of some Jägerschnitzel, 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. ** 

Ashley Trice and Rob Holbert — co-publishers of Lagniappe, the alt-weekly turned investigative newspaper covering Mobile and Alabama's Gulf Coast — join the Chuck Toddcast to share the origin story of how their independent publication has grown into the region's premier investigative voice. They explain how Lagniappe started as a free paper and has now transitioned to a subscription model behind a paywall, why most newspapers won't even print these days unless they're certain it won't cost them money (and the surprising fact that there's a national shortage of available printers), and how the paper has built its reputation by covering everything from Mobile's local government to scandals in the wealthy parts of town and irresistible animal stories — both of which they say reliably grow audience faster than anything else. Trice and Holbert preview the upcoming Tuberville-Jones gubernatorial race, which they expect to be surprisingly close, and offer a withering assessment of outgoing Governor Kay Ivey's "very inactive" tenure. They walk through the political divide in Alabama where coastal Mobile often feels left out of the conversation, the surprising audience appeal of youth and high school sports coverage, and the looming threat of the Nexstar-Tegna merger gutting even more local newsrooms across the country. The conversation broadens into the practical realities of running a sustainable local newsroom in 2026. Trice and Holbert explain that the public has been trained to expect news for free, that reaching younger audiences now requires aggressive use of social media platforms and video content, and that live events have become an increasingly important revenue stream for papers like theirs. Trice and Holbert observe that small businesses are still reaching out about advertising — proof that print journalism continues to have a market — and close with a fascinating observation about how coastal Southern cities like Mobile tend to be less polarized than the rest of the South, with a genuine sense of community that gets lost in the national conversation about red-state politics. Try ShipStation free for 60 days with full access to all features, No credit card needed! Go to https://ShipStation.com and use code TODDCAST for 60 days for free! Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Ashley Trice & Rob Holbert (Lagniappe) join the Chuck ToddCast 01:30 Origin story of Lagniappe 03:45 The paper started off free, now is a subscription model behind paywall 05:30 Most papers wait to print unless they know it won’t cost them money 07:00 There’s a shortage of printers available for publications 09:15 Striving to be Alabama’s best investigative newspaper 11:15 Governor’s race between Tuberville & Jones will be close 13:00 Kay Ivey has been a very inactive governor 14:30 When did local governments understand you were going to cover them? 18:00 There’s a big political divide in Alabama, and Mobile feels left out 19:00 Is youth & high school sports an audience builder? 20:00 Scandals in the rich part of town & animal stories really grow audience 21:00 Nexstar & Tegna merger will gut more local newsrooms 22:45 People have been trained that they don’t have to pay for news 23:15 Have to use social media platforms & video to reach younger audience 25:00 What do you do in the live event space and are those money makers? 27:30 It takes more reporters for coverage that creates dedicated subscribers 29:30 Airbus & shipbuilding have been big economic growth drivers in Mobile 31:00 The “commuter schools” have really grown in recent years in Alabama 33:30 Are there formalized local news networks regionally that could help you? 35:00 No time to create networks, in a constant state of “news triage” 35:30 Small businesses still reach out about advertising 37:30 Print journalism still has a market 40:00 Coastal southern cities tend to be less polarized 40:45 There’s a real sense of community in southern coastal cities 42:00 Where can people find your work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd opens with the morning-after analysis of Indiana's primary results, which he says show Trump still has plenty of juice with his own party — roughly $13 million was spent to influence about 100,000 voters, and the results have created new urgency for Republican-led states across the South to redistrict before the midterms. He notes that being on the wrong side of Trump remains a career-ending move in the GOP, that Thomas Massie's upcoming primary will be a critical test of Trump's intra-party strength, and that Trump has effectively postponed the perception that he's a lame duck — even as the Iran war continues to crater his standing with the broader public. He flags Ohio as setting up to look like a real swing state in 2026, with Vivek Ramaswamy's polarizing style creating an opening for highly-regarded former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, and notes that Iowa and Ohio could both move back toward genuine battleground status. Hethen walks through his fascinating recent participation in a political crisis simulation premised on the idea that January 6th wasn't an anomaly — three teams (Institutionalists, Nationalists, and Capitalists) competed for power, and the entire exercise revolved around who could get the capitalists on their side, since their core interest was simply enrichment and instability. The most revealing detail: in the simulation, Congress barely existed and had no measurable impact on outcomes, which Chuck argues mirrors reality and exposes the deeper problem facing American democracy. His blunt verdict: America doesn't actually have a polarization problem — it has a Congress problem, because weak legislatures inevitably create strong executives, Trump simply filled the vacuum a broken Congress created, and the looming gerrymandering wars (with at least eight states set to redraw their maps before 2028) will make Congress even less functional and more purely partisan than it already is. Then, Ashley Trice and Rob Holbert — co-publishers of Lagniappe, the alt-weekly turned investigative newspaper covering Mobile and Alabama's Gulf Coast — join the Chuck Toddcast to share the origin story of how their independent publication has grown into the region's premier investigative voice. They explain how Lagniappe started as a free paper and has now transitioned to a subscription model behind a paywall, why most newspapers won't even print these days unless they're certain it won't cost them money (and the surprising fact that there's a national shortage of available printers), and how the paper has built its reputation by covering everything from Mobile's local government to scandals in the wealthy parts of town and irresistible animal stories — both of which they say reliably grow audience faster than anything else. Trice and Holbert preview the upcoming Tuberville-Jones gubernatorial race, which they expect to be surprisingly close, and offer a withering assessment of outgoing Governor Kay Ivey's "very inactive" tenure. They walk through the political divide in Alabama where coastal Mobile often feels left out of the conversation, the surprising audience appeal of youth and high school sports coverage, and the looming threat of the Nexstar-Tegna merger gutting even more local newsrooms across the country. The conversation broadens into the practical realities of running a sustainable local newsroom in 2026. Trice and Holbert explain that the public has been trained to expect news for free, that reaching younger audiences now requires aggressive use of social media platforms and video content, and that live events have become an increasingly important revenue stream for papers like theirs. Trice and Holbert observe that small businesses are still reaching out about advertising — proof that print journalism continues to have a market — and close with a fascinating observation about how coastal Southern cities like Mobile tend to be less polarized than the rest of the South, with a genuine sense of community that gets lost in the national conversation about red-state politics. Finally, Chuck presents his ToddCast Top 5 gubernatorial one-party droughts that are most likely to end in 2026, and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Try ShipStation free for 60 days with full access to all features, No credit card needed! Go to https://ShipStation.com and use code TODDCAST for 60 days for free! Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 01:15 Indiana primaries show that Trump still has juice with his party 02:15 $13 million was spent to influence around 100k voters 04:15 Trump has created new urgency to redistrict in the south 05:30 Being on the wrong side of Trump will end your career in the GOP 06:15 Thomas Massie’s primary will be telling about Trump’s strength 08:15 Trump has postponed the perception that he’s a lame duck in his party 09:15 Iran is not going to get better for Trump, and the polling is brutal 11:30 Indiana showed that Trump hasn’t lost his fastball with the GOP 12:30 Ohio is setting up to look like a swing state in 2026 14:30 Vivek Ramaswamy is polarizing and has said some politically dumb things 16:30 Amy Acton is highly regarded for her leadership during Covid 18:30 It’s possible that Iowa and Ohio move back toward battleground status 19:00 Chuck participated in a political crisis simulation 21:15 Premise of simulation was January 6th wasn’t an anomaly 21:45 Three teams: Institutionalists, Nationalists and Capitalists 23:00 Entire simulation revolved around who could get capitalists on their side 24:30 Capitalists want enrichment & instability 25:15 In the simulation, congress barely existed, had no impact 26:15 Stress tests begin with the assumption congress is ineffective 26:45 Congress is supposed to be the strongest branch, but is now weakest 28:15 America doesn’t have a polarization problem, we have a congress problem 29:30 Weak legislatures create strong executives 30:45 We’ve suffered from a failure of imagination in the Trump era 31:30 Trump filled the vacuum that was created by a broken congress 33:30 The gerrymandering wars will make congress even less functional 34:00 At least 8 states will remap between now and 2028 36:00 Congress will be nothing but partisanship after all the gerrymandering 37:30 Don’t just assume that Democrats will pass a gerrymandering ban 39:00 Democracy feels vulnerable because congress doesn’t work 45:00 Ashley Trice & Rob Holbert (Lagniappe) join the Chuck ToddCast 46:30 Origin story of Lagniappe 48:45 The paper started off free, now is a subscription model behind paywall 50:30 Most papers wait to print unless they know it won’t cost them money 52:00 There’s a shortage of printers available for publications 54:15 Striving to be Alabama’s best investigative newspaper 56:15 Governor’s race between Tuberville & Jones will be close 58:00 Kay Ivey has been a very inactive governor 59:30 When did local governments understand you were going to cover them? 1:03:00 There’s a big political divide in Alabama, and Mobile feels left out 1:04:00 Is youth & high school sports an audience builder? 1:05:00 Scandals in the rich part of town & animal stories really grow audience 1:06:00 Nexstar & Tegna merger will gut more local newsrooms 1:07:45 People have been trained that they don’t have to pay for news 1:08:15 Have to use social media platforms & video to reach younger audience 1:10:00 What do you do in the live event space and are those money makers? 1:12:30 It takes more reporters for coverage that creates dedicated subscribers 1:14:30 Airbus & shipbuilding have been big economic growth drivers in Mobile 1:16:00 The “commuter schools” have really grown in recent years in Alabama 1:18:30 Are there formalized local news networks regionally that could help you? 1:20:00 No time to create networks, in a constant state of “news triage” 1:20:30 Small businesses still reach out about advertising 1:22:30 Print journalism still has a market 1:25:00 Coastal southern cities tend to be less polarized 1:25:45 There’s a real sense of community in southern coastal cities 1:27:00 Where can people find your work? 1:28:00 Alternative weekly’s have been able to become local papers of note 1:29:15 ToddCast Top 5 gubernatorial droughts likely to end in 2026 1:33:15 #5 Texas 1:36:15 #4 Alabama 1:39:45 #3 Georgia 1:42:15 #2 Ohio 1:46:30 #1 Iowa 1:47:15 Ask Chuck 1:47:30 With the national debt 100% of GDP, what are the risks if this continues? 1:56:00 Could a SCOTUS confirmation fight improve GOP chances in midterms? 2:01:15 Can the WHCD assailant plead insanity via Trump Derangement Syndrome? 2:04:45 Impact if Texas moved to closed primaries? 2:07:15 Is there any appetite in congress for uncapping the house?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell bemoans that he hasn't played many games lately, while BJ dishes on two recent games he has enjoyed:  Frenzy Falls, by Joseph Z. Chen and Randy Flynn from The OP From The Moon, an interesting new euro game Then, it's the smoked meat of the day, the big reveal of the Dice Tower Awards nominees. Mitchell challenged BJ to see who could pick the winners! Draft along with them and let's score it up in July. Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist!  Sit back with a cup of crisp Florida's Best Orange Juice, and some chicken tenders from Caribe Royal Resort 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. ** 

Brandon & Boomer discuss Universal's silent-era adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera (1925), starring Lon Chaney as The Phantom https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 03:30 Forbidden Planet (1956) 11:34 The Drama (2026) 23:55 Blue Heron (2026) 30:08 Mother Mary (2026) 40:14 Erupcja (2026) 45:22 The Beekeeper (2024) 51:08 Ronin (1998) 58:15 The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

Re‑release from 2022, and still right on time. In this episode, PIE President Jacob Parks reflects on relationship building as the real work of business development and what it means to deliver the lagniappe authentically. A theme that aligns closely with The Growth Engine. Growth is built through trust, intentionality, and the moments that strengthen relationships long after the transaction. If you are thinking about how to create momentum that lasts, this conversation is worth a (re)listen.

At a time when the term toxic seems to be thrown around so much - this person is toxic, that relationship is toxic - how can we know who our real friends are?Today on Rinse and Repeat, I revisit a message exploring who our real friends are, based on the deep friendship between David and Jonathan in the Bible.David and Jonathan teach us so much about selflessness in friendship, about loving one another in good times and in bad, and about honoring God amidst our friendships!Turn your Bibles to the book of 1 Samuel, as we explore what it means to be a REAL FRIEND, today on Rinse and Repeat.(RAR2026EP19)

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell and BJ chat about the Travelin' Family. Did Mitchell play Santorini in Santorini? Did Mitchell play Istanbul in Istanbul? Find out here! Next, they dish on two recent games that they have played: Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship  Shackleton Base expansion: Below. Within. Above.   Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.   Sit back with a cup of crisp Assyrtiko white wine, and some tomatokeftedes 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. ** 

Brandon & Boomer discuss Hideaki Anno's live-action debut, the sugar-babies high school drama Love & Pop (1998) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:55 Exit 8 (2026) 14:25 Project Hail Mary (2026) 22:45 Crash (1996) 26:05 Ready or Not - Here I Come (2026) 36:24 East of Eden (1955) 42:55 I Married a Vampire (1987) 48:35 Time of the Gypsies (1988) 52:55 The Taste of Things (2023) 56:30 ATX Short Film Showcase 59:36 Singles (1992) 1:06:26 The Bride Wore Black (1968) 1:09:33 Trekkies (1997) 1:10:55 Love & Pop (1998)

Brandon & Boomer discuss Fritz Lang's mob-justice noir Fury (1936) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:34 Nadja (1994) 05:07 Queen Margot (1994) 07:47 Number Seventeen (1932) 12:32 Miroirs No 3 (2026) 15:57 Ernst Lubitsch 24:33 Fat Girl (2001) 30:34 Mad Love (1935) 36:11 Ruthie the Duck Girl (1999) 43:53 The Wolf House (2018) 47:49 A Body to Live In (2026) 53:22 Undertone (2026) 1:03:07 The Chronology of Water (2026) 1:07:17 Alpha (2026) 1:17:27 Obex (2026) 1:22:37 The Bride! (2026) 1:26:42 They Will Kill You (2026) 1:30:55 The Drama (2026) 1:36:26 Forbidden Fruits (2026) 1:44:42 Fury (1936)

I have spent some time reflecting on the Lord's faithfulness over nearly 30 years (30 years!!!!!!!) of walking with the Lord!I recall instances when He actually protected my life when I should have died!!I recall instances when He gave me grace that I truly did not deserve!And then and now, I see things in my life that are being resurrected - and to be resurrected, that first need to be crucified!Join me for this deeply personal, testimonial lagniappe episode of Rinse and Repeat, as I reflect on the resurrection and how God is at work, raising each of us to walk in newness of life!!!(RAR2026EP15)

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme!  First, Mitchell and BJ chat about the weekend that was, Southern Board Game Fest! Then, they chat about their top three games played at the festival, including:  12 Rivers Panda Royale Formaggio Tipperary Luzon Rails and more!  Next, Mitchell and BJ give their top three festival experiences: Speaking French Unmatched tourney Max player count party gaming Perfect co-op games for the festival Live Action Hot Streak! and more!  Plus, Mitchell shares some lagniappe!  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next. BJ –  Shackleton Base expansion: Above. Below. Within. Mitchell – Annunaki Shout out to Restoration Games and the Beans & Dice Podcast for supporting the Unmatched tourney at SoBo!  Go to www.southerngamefest.com for more information about the festival.  Sit back with an ice cold Barq's Root Beer and a plate of pulled pork French fries from Cousin Joe's 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!

Brandon & Britnee discuss the drugged-out indie romance High Art (1998), directly following its recent Gap Tooth screening at The Broad 00:00 Vinegar Syndrome Denver 10:16 Fackham Hall (2025) 14:05 Thank God It's Friday (1978) 22:50 High Art (1998)

When you are faced with bad news, how do you react?Often we learn more about our faith in times of deep testing than we do when we are comfortable in church or in our Bible studies. Today, we turn to 2 Chronicles 20, where we read how King Jehoshaphat of Judah handled some serious news, and what we too can learn about putting our eyes on the Lord in times of trouble, and praising Him, even before the answers come!(RAR2026EP13)

On this week's show, Joe and Kobi bring a little extra to the table. The guys dive into the many different styles of boiling crawfish, sharing their favorite methods, hacks for making your boil spicier, and tips on how to get every last bit of meat out the craw. Kobi talks about his first experience riding B.A R.T. (Bay Area Rapid Transit) in San Francisco. Joe shares stories from cooking during training at the National Training Center, located at Fort Irwin in the California. That conversation spins into experimenting in the kitchen, including mushroom-infused salts. To wrap things up, the guys talk about upcoming events and festivals around Louisiana. This episode was recorded in Oakdale, Louisiana. 

Weak faith is a serious problem for the believer.Jesus explains it when He explains the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:20-21. He says that a person with weak faith becomes shallow, like a seed on stony places... who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.That's why it is critical that our faith can withstand testing. Trials deepen our faith, test our resolve, and grow our endurance. And that endurance develops our character as individuals and as believers.Join me for this practical, special lagniappe edition as we explore why God allows our faith to be tested, the difference between tests and temptations, and how we can endure both to the glory of God!(RAR2026EP12)

It's another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest!  First, Mitchell and BJ chat about some exciting news about SoBo -- we have some new Special Event listed on the tickets part of the page, including the recently announced HOT STREAK live show and the UNMATCHED tourney! Go to www.southerngamefest.com to get your reservations. Then, Mitchell and BJ dive into some recent plays:  Steam Up from Hot Banana Games and Nippon: Zaibatsu from CrowD Games.  Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.   Sit back with a cup of Frozen Kirin Ichiban and a crystal shrimp dumpling, 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. ** 

Boomer & Brandon discuss the NYC repertory cinephilia documentary Cinemania (2002) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:27 Angel's Egg (1985) 06:42 The Color of Pomegranates (1969) 14:44 Safety Last! (1923) 21:18 Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) 32:55 "Wuthering Heights" (2026) 48:48 Pillion (2026) 54:48 EPiC - Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) 59:06 Funny Pages (2022) 1:13:17 Dolly (2026) 1:17:28 RRR (2022) 1:29:42 Network (1976) 1:32:50 The Power of the Dog (2021) 1:38:45 Cinemania (2002)

Congressman Jerry Carl joins Midday Mobile to discuss his run for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, reaction to the State of the Union, border security concerns, Iran tensions, and federal spending oversight.Kyle Hamrick of Lagniappe also breaks down the controversy surrounding Alabama's Public Service Commission (PSC), including the failed bill that would have changed how commissioners are selected and new efforts to require public utility rate hearings.Plus: updates on the Grand Bay kidnapping investigation and community announcements ahead of the Gulf Coast Boat Show.Stay informed on Alabama politics, national security, and the issues impacting local ratepayers.

Boomer & Brandon discuss Christopher Guest's folk-music mockumentary A Mighty Wind (2003) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 03:21 "Wuthering Heights" (2026) 09:42 Flowers in the Attic (1987) 18:42 Casablanca (1942) 24:05 Scarlet (2026) 28:00 I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006) 33:43 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) 39:50 Swallow (2020) 48:06 Possessor (2020) 56:16 Barb and Star Go to Vista Go to Vista del Mar (2021) 1:02:35 A Mighty Wind (2003)

This week I felt like I was using a ladle to try to save the Titanic.I wish I were exaggerating.But so many of my people are struggling in serious ways, and I spend so much time, feeling like I juggle from encouraging this one, to that one, to this one, and I am really NOT helping anyone.And then the Lord spoke to me, so clearly, so directly, through His Word, in Psalm 27:13-14 -I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!In this episode, I offer a message of encouragement if you feel like you are drowning, like I did this week! Take heart, God is faithful, and you WILL see the goodness of the Lord in this life! (RAR2026EP09)

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Boomer & Brandon discuss the classic tabloid noir Sweet Smell of Success (1957) https://swampflix.com/ https://davidrhoden.com/ 00:00 Welcome 03:09 Kill Bill - The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) 08:58 Blackmail (1929) 15:20 Gorgo (1961) 21:08 Bunny (2025) 25:00 Send Help (2026) 30:00 Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die (2026) 34:00 Bone Tomahawk (2015) 39:14 Obex (2026) 44:47 Crimson Peak (2015) 54:06 Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) 59:32 The Moment (2026) 1:05:15 Eighth Grade (2018) 1:10:10 Mandy (2018) 1:14:00 Lapsis (2021) 1:17:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Mutant Mayhem (2023) 1:24:12 Sweet Smell of Success (1957)