Podcasts about Louisiana

Join @thebuzzknight with "Bayou Soul" maestro Marc Broussard. Marc shares the rhythms of his life and career, from his roots in Carencro, Louisiana, to his rise as a celebrated singer-songwriter. Marc opens up about his unique blend of funk, R & B, rock, and pop, which has captivated audiences worldwide. Marc reflects on the immense impact his father; Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard has had on his life and how that influences him to this day. If you have comments or suggestions, write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com Follow us on Instagram @takinawalkpodcast. If you like this podcast, check out our companion podcast from Buzz Knight Media Productions called Music Saved Me. Listen here. Listen Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Whiskey Trip Podcast, Big Chief takes listeners back to New Orleans, Louisiana, for a chat with Tracy and Barbara Napolitano, Founders of the New Orleans Bourbon Festival. Tracy and Barbara walk Big Chief through the incredible lineup of events planned for this year's festival. From expert-led seminars and bourbon dinners across The Big Easy to the two-night Grand Tasting featuring over 80 distilleries, this festival is truly the most educational #whiskeyfestival you'll ever attend. Big Chief is also bringing his expertise to the festival with two seminars designed to enhance your whiskey knowledge. Durig the episode, he samples some standout barrel picks from brands featured at the festival, including Tumbling Dice, Chicken Cock Double Oak, Spirits of French Lick Rye, and Still Austin Blue Corn. And as a special treat, Tracy and Barbara shared a few rare pours: Old Forester Big Birthday, OFC (Old Fine Copper), and The Boss Hog from WhistlePig. This ride on The Whiskey Trip is packed with tips and insights to help you make the most of one of the best whiskey festivals out there. Join Big Chief in the magical city of New Orleans and experience the best whiskey has to offer. Cheers!

It's our first recording of the new year and it's been two weeks since Brad and I talked so this is a longer one! Brad shares about his first experince with his new Nikon Z 100-400mm lens. Ray shares about his past two weeks of travels from Caddo Lake in Louisiana and Texas wrapping up in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Brad's Ptarmigan photo

We’re less than three weeks into the new year and have already faced a healthy handful of national tragedies (14 killed in Louisiana, the cybertruck explosion outside the hotel in Vegas, the fires in Los Angeles, just to name a few) not to mention the global crises that rage on (the war in the middle east, the destruction in Ukraine, climate change, for example). And this doesn’t even account for whatever personal disappointment or chaos that may be brewing in your little world. Needless to say, it seems we may be gearing up for another wild year. So how are we approaching this turning of the clocks? Are we entering in with the same energy we have always brought to January — rigid, individualistic and even sometimes materialistic goals that we are determined to meet? Or are we entering in with an attitude of softness, of listening? Are we willing to receive what life is trying to teach us? On this week’s episode, I want to talk about how I’m trying to soften my way into the new year, and why I think softness (especially when things are hard) is the way of the future. See the poem I discuss by clicking HERE Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUNDOWN   Whoops, did Hotshot Scott accidentally suggest to start an OnlyFans for his daughter's car fund? Hotel Wi-Fi sucks. And what about Shreveport, Louisiana? Mitch and Hotshot dive into the frustrations of watching NFL playoffs without the Seahawks, who are instead grappling with coaching changes. Seahawks No-Table *offseason edition* analyzes the decision to fire offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after just one year. The discussion explores philosophical differences with head coach Mike McDonald and the team's lack of a consistent offensive identity. The conversation pivots to the Seahawks' future, debating whether they've made significant progress under McDonald, the viability of trading Geno Smith, and lingering concerns over Seattle's front office and roster construction. In the Mariners No-Table segment of Episode 318, Mitch, Joe Doyle, and Brady Farkas dissect Seattle's puzzlingly quiet offseason. With zero significant spending and minimal roster adjustments, frustrations mount over missed opportunities to strengthen the team. Mitch Levy and Rick Neuheisel analyze Ohio State's resurgence, Notre Dame's defensive dominance, and the nuances of college football's marquee moments, including questionable coaching decisions and pivotal plays from the Cotton Bowl.   GUESTS   • Seahawks No-Table | Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) • Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor) • Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Analyst   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:07 | From OnlyFans to Shreveport: Mitch and Hotshot Tackle Wi-Fi Scams and Sports Trivia 11:43 | Clip of the Week: Jason La Canfora; QB Conundrum: Geno's Value, Trade Rumors, and Cousins Comparisons—Is $45M the New Norm? 20:31 | Seahawks' Mediocrity Playbook: New Coach, Same Old Problems 40:01 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table Brady Henderson (ESPN Seahawks Insider) & Jacson Bevens (Cigar Thoughts) - Grubb's Firing, Geno's Future, and a Mediocre Middle Ground 1:06:09 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table | Joe Doyle (Over Slot) & Brady Farkas (Sports Illustrated Now M's Editor) Mariners Offseason: Zero Spending, Endless Frustration, and a Castillo Conundrum 1:28:40 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel (CBS College Analyst) Neuheisel's Take: Buckeyes Set to Blitz Notre Dame in Title Showdown 1:59:09 | The Other Stuff Segment: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: College Football Championship •Underdog rooting dilemma: Fans struggle choosing favorites •Penn State vs. Texas: Exciting semifinal games •Steelers offseason moves: Russell Wilson free agency •Mike Vrabel Patriots return: Coaching change speculation •Bill Belichick Twitter debut: Unexpected online presence •Justin Verlander career move: Giants sign aging pitcher •Scott Servais Padres role: Mariners manager transition •Deshaun Watson injury: Achilles re-rupture recovery • RIPS Sam Moore Soul legend remembered, Bill McCartney 1990 National Champion coach, Peter Yarrow Folk icon from '60s. • Headlines: Polish general controversy: Anti-tank mines misplaced. AI likeness sale: Adult star innovates workload. MRI mishap humor: Butt plug ER incident. No Trousers Tube Ride: Annual London event returns.

Kelly makes her return to TNO, this time live in Louisiana to discuss more Frank chapters in The Son of Neptune! Topics include: TNeaux, Taylor Swift, portcullis, Medieval Madness, Trials of Apollo, Bug Juice, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Lord of the Rings, harpoon head logistics, Centurion Shishkabob, Mars vs. Ares, punch ups, Wingdings, hangry, eras, clowning, video games, Taylor Swift, and more! TNO Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merchTNO Live: www.thenewestolympian.com/live  — Find The Newest Olympian Online —• Website: www.thenewestolympian.com• Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon• Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian• Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/newestolympian.bsky.social• Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian• Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian• Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian• Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch — Production —• Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert• Editor: Sherry Guo• Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle• Art: Jessica E. Boyd — About The Show —Has the Percy Jackson series been slept on by society? Join Mike Schubert as he journeys through the Riordanverse for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over the Greek mythology throughout. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

Following an eventful morning duck hunt in the Louisiana marsh, Ramsey joins General Manager, Mike Baccigalopi and General Manager, Fred Stewart, to discuss their experiences at Oak Grove Hunting Club, that was founded in 1932. They provide interesting insights into the historic club, duck hunting and local culture in their little corner of Louisiana.      Visit MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Sponsors:   MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys  GetDucks.com HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  onX Maps Tetra Hearing Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com Voormi       Please subscribe, rate and review Mojo's Duck Season Somewhere podcast, let us know your thoughts in comments. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries  contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

In recent weeks, the United States has suffered several terrible tragedies. The Louisiana Bourbon Street massacre and the Los Angeles California fires. Watching these events, I wanted to share my thoughts on ways to deal with the crisis of life. In a world consumed by uncertainty, where wildfires blaze through cities and lives are uprooted instantly, a more profound truth emerges from the ashes. These moments strip life down to its core, reminding us of what truly matters. What drives us forward when all seems lost? What keeps us anchored amid chaos? In this episode, we explore the profound power of purpose—the guiding force that helps us endure and rise stronger. This podcast explores the essential question: What matters most to you? Through personal stories of resilience, such as rebuilding a life after losing a home to fire, and insights drawn from neuroscience, it explores how purpose can act as a stabilizing force, quieting the fear-driven amygdala and activating the reward systems in the brain that fuel motivation. Discover how, even in the darkest moments, purpose can transform pain into clarity and despair into determination.  But this episode isn't just for those in crisis. Purpose is a tool we can all use in our daily lives. Neuroscience shows that reflecting on what matters most activates self-awareness networks in the brain, helping us make decisions aligned with our values. From tackling life's daily challenges to navigating profound uncertainty, this podcast will challenge you to dig deep and reconnect with your own North Star. Whether you're searching for meaning in the face of adversity or seeking to lead a more intentional life, this episode offers a compelling blend of science, psychology, and personal narrative to inspire you. Don't just wonder about the power of purpose—experience it.  QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Even in the darkest of times, there is always light.” “Crisis refines our purpose.”

What happens when someone with bipolar disorder relapses after years of stability? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Nicole Washington interviews Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, about his recent mood episode and relapse. Together, they uncover the subtle warning signs Gabe overlooked, the crucial role loved ones—and even strangers—played in recognizing the episode, and the surprising strategies that helped him regain stability. From grappling with medication changes to discovering the therapeutic power of a daily walk, Gabe shares raw insights about living with bipolar disorder. Whether you're managing your own mental health, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about the realities of navigating a mood disorder, this episode offers valuable lessons and a message of hope: Recovery is always possible, even after setbacks. “The number one thing that I wish that people wouldn't have said to me is, oh, you'll get through this because you've always gotten through it before. No matter how many times you've been through this, this does not guarantee success. That is a stupid thing to say. All of the people who I was in their thoughts and prayers. It's like, I know that's a nice thing, but I could really use actual help. Actual effort, labor, time, love. And you're just like, hey, I'm thinking of you.” ~Gabe Howard, Host To learn more -- or read the transcript -- please visit the official episode page. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, or book him for your next event, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. You can also follow him on Instagram and TikTok at @askabipolar. Our host, Dr. Nicole Washington, is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to enroll in the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa. Since completing her residency training, Washington has spent most of her career caring for and being an advocate for those who are not typically consumers of mental health services, namely underserved communities, those with severe mental health conditions, and high performing professionals. Through her private practice, podcast, speaking, and writing, she seeks to provide education to decrease the stigma associated with psychiatric conditions. Find out more at DrNicolePsych.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles area remains on high alert as wind gusts up to 70 mph are expected this week, continuing to fuel the wildfires that have killed at least 24 people. There are nearly 5,000 fire personnel assigned to the Palisades Fire alone. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss growing air quality concerns in Southern California as the wildfires continue to burn.As wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, the disaster has people thinking about their own emergency preparedness, whether it's a fire, hurricane or tornado. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi has tips on how to make your plan.Talk show host and bestselling author Graham Norton joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his fifth novel, "Frankie," which follows the extraordinary life of an 84-year-old Irish woman. Norton also shares the inspiration behind the book and his approach to storytelling.Rachel Accurso, known as "Ms. Rachel," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new books "100 First Words," "My First Coloring Book," and "Potty Time with Bean." Known for her educational YouTube videos, Ms. Rachel has become a beloved figure for toddlers, with billions of views and a reputation as "Taylor Swift for toddlers."Beloved high school chemistry teacher Frances Shaw retired from Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 2012. But last year, because of a teacher shortage, the 80-year-old returned to work. To celebrate Shaw's impact as an educator, "CBS Mornings" and CBS News contributor David Begnaud staged a pep rally to give her a huge surprise from Canva, an online digital design platform. (Sponsored by Canva).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

**New Series** The title of this new series is "Omission for the Commission". Episode one will introduce "Letting Go for God". Shelli is encouraging readers to stop using todays grace for yesterdays problems. She challenges us all to start this year different giving biblical foundation that will carry us into many years to come. God reminds us in Ephesians 4:22-23 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds. As we cast off the old self we have to actually get rid of things rather then a weak attempt to just add to the old. We hope you grab a nugget or two from this episode and share it with a friend. Many events coming up this year, Impact is national with two out of state conference's this year in Louisiana and Colorado. ImpactOverInfluence.org

A Louisiana man is in custody after allegedly fatally stabbing his sister, her son, and his own infant child in a St. Helena Parish home, following what relatives describe as a preventable mental health crisis. A couple in Mulberry, Florida, is on the run after a bizarre theft at a Family Dollar store where a woman defecated on the floor to distract employees while a man stole nearly $500 worth of cleaning supplies. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Christopher Wroten as he shares his unique perspective on leadership, family, and the world of optometry. Whether you're in the healthcare field or simply interested in stories of leadership and personal growth, this conversation offers valuable insights from one of the most respected voices in optometry.

Today on America in the Morning   Blame For LA Wildfires The death toll continues to rise, dangerous winds are fanning the flames again, and finger pointing, blame and questioning continues as does the fire fight against deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. From the City of Angels, here's our Jim Roope.   Biden News Conference After being criticized for a scarcity of doing news conferences, President Biden held a rare Q and A with reporters, likely his last one at the White House. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Planning For Executive Orders Republican lawmakers are expecting a slew of executive orders when President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House one week from today. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Latest On Hostage Talks President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to discuss the latest in the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Laurence Brooks reports a large Israeli delegation is heading to Qatar in the hopes to secure a US-mediated hostage release.    Second Bird Flu Death A second person has died from the Bird Flu. Fox News reports a man in his 60's succumbed in Louisiana, and now a child in California is dead.  Ben Thomas reports on ways to avoid the Bird Flu, which is also responsible for the increase in the cost of eggs.    Steel Merger Delay After ordering a block of an announced merger between Nippon Steel and Pittsburgh's US Steel, the Biden administration has ordered a delay until June for the Japanese-based steel giant to abandon it's nearly $15 billion dollar bid.        Latest On The LA Wildfires Now for the latest on the still-out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The death toll has climbed above two dozen, one of those was a 66-year-old man desperately trying to defend the home he lived in for 55 years. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, strong Santa Ana Winds are expected to fuel the fire that has destroyed thousands of structures, and Governor Gavin Newsom says this could become the most costly disaster in American history.    Combating Wildfire Looting In the midst of all the carnage and chaos in dealing with the Los Angeles wildfires, looting has become a serious issue. A man dressed like a firefighter was arrested after being caught burglarizing a home in the Malibu area.     Cabinet Hearings To Begin Just one week from today, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated, and during this week, his Cabinet picks are attending confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Italy Releases Man Wanted By The US Italy released an Iranian engineer who is wanted by the United States over a drone strike that killed three U.S. service members. Mohammad Abedini arrived in Iran last night, after the Italian Justice Minister asked an Italian court to vacate his arrest.    Vance On Wildfires, J6 & Greenland Vice President-elect J.D. Vance believes some January 6 protesters were treated unfairly and should be pardoned by Donald Trump. Pamela Furr reports on a wide-ranging interview Vance gave to Fox News.    Southern Snow After one of its hottest summers, most of Georgia ground to a halt with snow and ice leading to power outages, shuttered schools from Texas to Tennessee, and thousands of delayed and canceled flights in the Peach State and throughout the South. Correspondent Donna Warder reports that Memphis, Tennessee received three times the amount of snow it gets in one year, in less than a day.     Finally   Baseball season begins next month with Spring Training and after that, the regular season, but for two New York Yankee fans, they can watch the games at home but they will find they are persona non grata if they try to enter any Major League stadium. Mike Hempen tells us why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Momma Carson.Based on a post by FinalStand, in 13 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels. Since a quick 'cool down' in the pool seemed like a Great idea at that instant, I sidled down the sofa and retrieved swimming trunks from my book bag. Though not Speedos, Brandy still approved. This also allowed me to 'clean up' with my underwear then stow it away in the plastic bag the trunks had come in.‘Okay,' she rang out once we were back in shirts and shorts. Mamma Carson came into view and all the blood which had been struggling back up to my brain raced to my enraged cock. Brandy's Mom was wearing a light grey sports bra, with nipples poking out invitingly, matching boy shorts, with clearly evident camel toe, and; ah; petite workout moccasins? That's what they looked like anyway. She completed the ensemble with a baby blue hair bow holding most of her hair back and a matching linen towel over her right shoulder.Undoubtedly; I was drooling.‘Mamma!' Brandy exclaimed in faux-surprise over 'Mamma's' attire.‘I just wanted to work out in the home gym and to know if you wanted to join me; like old times,' Mrs. Carson asked all innocent-like. What Brandy said was a bit less innocent and way more indicative of Brandy's trust in me (or so I thought).‘Mamma, dressed that way; I'm afraid Vlad might rape you. I'm pretty sure his brother Mikhail will; if he sees you walking around dressed like that,' Brandy chortled. Jodi May Memphis Carson wasn't a believer so I turned to the woman whose opinion truly mattered.‘Can I? Can I? Can I?' I pleaded as I fell to my knees before Brandy. ‘Please, please, please! Can I have her?'‘What!' squawked Brandy even as her eyes shone with feverish glee.‘What?' gawked Jodi May, not wanting to comprehend the scene before her; and her powerlessness in it.‘She's, my, Mother,' Brandy put both fists on her hips and began scolding me.‘Yeah, yeah, yeah,' I rapidly nodded like a maddened Fool.‘What she said,' Mamma Carson affirmed.‘Don't you care that she's my Mamma?' Brandy's tone became teasing.‘I think it is extra-special that she's your mother,' I kept up the head-bobbing.‘But I'm; ah; older enough to be her Mother,' the older Carson protested.‘Yes,' I turned to Jodi May, ‘you are what I have to look forward to if we get married, Jodi May.' Then I added a bit of my newfound cunning by saying, ‘You are almost as good as the real Brandy to my way of thinking.'I turned back to My Girl because I wasn't sure how good my Poker Face was, or how good Jodi May was at reading the hearts of young men. In reality, I didn't want a Brandy substitute and would wait for the real Brandy to become available as opposed to 'settling'.That wasn't what both women had heard though. For Brandy, it was a cruelly landed barb; on the Mother who had slept with her previous beau; as if Darius hadn't bothered to both tell Brandy and demand she never reveal she knew; because he was that kind of twisted piece of work, poisoning Daughter against her Mother.Out of sight of Mamma, I crossed the first and fore fingers of my hands to create the '#' sign followed by a '1' as I mouthed 'girl'. She winked with her hooded, left eye to show she'd caught on to my game.‘Prince, don't get pouty,' Brandy stroked my cheek. ‘It is just that Darius used to tucker her out and you are easily twice the lover he ever was to me. I don't want you screwing her unconscious like you did me our first time either,' she added on, ‘on her first day back.'‘Brandy; what?' Jodi May mentally backpedaled. ‘Who told you such stuff?'‘Darius told me, Mamma. He even showed me a video of you, him and Rashaan in a three-way,' she undercut any further attempts at denial. ‘It's okay. I believed Darius' lies too and made even worse mistakes; like believing he cared about me as opposed to his real purpose; which was to hurt Daddy.'‘Baby, you can't; I mean; it was one mistake,' she evaded.‘He showed me two tapes,' Brandy looked saddened to catch her maternal champion in a lie.‘Brandy; I; ‘‘Mamma, I'm free of him now,' Brandy let a single tear track her cheek. ‘Vlad saved me.'I took this as my clue to rise up, stop playing the Clown and return to being her masculine Guardian and Protector. I wrapped Brandy up in both arms as she wrapped my waist up in hers. Soft kisses landed on the top of her head.‘Hey, Princess?'‘Yes Prince?'‘How about you go upstairs and get dressed for a gym workout and I'll stay down here with your mother and; ‘ I led off.‘Yes; and; ,' Brandy wiggled while she looked straight up into my gaze.‘I'll spank her until you return. Seems totally fair and unbiased to me.'‘Spanking my ass is not enough for you?' she sniffle-giggled.‘Wait? What? I get to spank both your asses?!?!?'‘No,' she protested. ‘You get to spank Mamma, but only until I get back.'‘Brandy!' Mom exclaimed.‘Mamma, I'll change real fast, I promise,' Brandy shot me another wink then sprinted off before there could be any other verbal roadblocks.More, as in more of Jodi MayA few seconds later;‘Young man, I am not going to let you spank me,' Jodi May announced.‘If you don't, can you imagine how much more disappointed in you Brandy will be when she gets back? Sleeping with Darius was a stupid thing to do, but you both know how charismatic he could be. Lying to her about what you did was dumber and overly cruel to a young woman who deserves the truth desperately,' I glared her way.‘That doesn't equate to me degrading myself before you,' she frowned.‘Oh, come on,' I attempted to placate the mother. ‘Just lay across my lap. I'll give one good smack when I hear her coming down the stairs and she'll be mollified.'Maybe I had a good Poker Face after all, or perhaps mine was yet another lie Jodi May wanted/choose to believe.‘Well, don't get slap happy,' she wagged a finger at me as she came around the sofa. She certainly walked slowly enough to hard-sell her reluctance.I languidly sat down, then beckoned her forward with my forefinger. Her eyes rolled heavenward at my theater even as she complied; by crawling across my lap. I held off my 'gulp' until she wasn't looking at me.Step 1: I held my palms upraised and clasped together in supplication and prayer while whispering, ‘Таксиарх Архангел Михаил, за то, что я собираюсь получить, я смиренно благодарен.' ‘Taksiarkh Arkhangel Mikhail, za to, chto ya sobirayus' poluchit', ya smirenno blagodaren.'‘Are you saying Grace over my Behind?' she looked over her shoulder at me, somewhat caught between cross and bemused.‘Your whole body, Ma'am. Your whole body and it is only fitting and proper that I do so. Anything less would be sacrilegious in the extreme,' I smiled. Jodi May smirked. She shouldn't have been so confident.Step 2 saw me putting my left forearm casually over her shoulder blades. Now she was tensing up and becoming physically uneasy, but too late for that.Step 3 and I began massaging her buttocks.‘Hey! What are you doing?' she hissed. Her attempts to rise were countered by me applying pressure with my forearm. My right hand rose and came down with a resounding 'Smack!' ‘Ow! What the; ‘‘It should be obvious,' I humored her. ‘I lied. You've been bad. Worse, you've been bad to Brandy in my presence and I'm not going to tolerate that, not for one second. Clear enough?'‘Let go,' she struggled valiantly. ‘I said; Ow! Ugh,' she sniffled as a second blow was followed by a third in rapid succession.‘Next time it will be three and the number keeps going on up, got it?' I stated. She hesitated so my right hand rose.‘Yes,' she yielded cautiously.‘Okay. Here are the new Ground Rules. Brandy is the Lady of this House, not you. You ran off while she stayed. Play nice and my family will work overtime to not make things even worse between you and your husband when he returns. Cross any of us, or Brandy, and you have no clue how bad it will get,' I began.‘And if I say 'no' are you going to continue to beat me?' she challenged. Down came three hard blows on her luscious posterior which vibrated deliciously with each impact.‘Ow, ow, Ow!' she teared up. ‘Stop! Please stop!' It would have been more convincing if I hadn't spotted her hands sneaking back. I foresaw ten sets of claw marks in my near future if I wasn't careful.Down came four painful blows with the accompanying highly vocal protests.‘Hands over your head,' I demanded in a harsh, unforgiving tone. ‘Five, four, three; ‘I could see her contemplate trying to scarify me then think better of it. My pain tolerance was an unknowns while she was approaching hers. Up her hands went.‘Good girl,' I leaned forward and cooed into her hair from close above. ‘Cross your wrists and keep them that way.' Again, compliance with an undertone of a mare getting ready to bolt. ‘Raise your legs up on the sofa and cross your ankles. Keep them that way.' At this point she realized she was stuck. There was going to be no quick getaway for her.‘Who is the Lady of the House?' I inquired softly.‘Brandy.'‘Not very convincing, but that will have to do for the moment,' I first caused her to coil from the expected painful spanking, then relax when she realized she'd gained a respite. ‘I know you don't believe me for no reason which truly makes sense to me, but you don't. I'm okay with your current misconceptions about me.'I moved my hand under the elastic of her shorts.‘Hey,' she tried to raise her head up, stilling me with her gaze alone. My hand worked down to the crack of her ass then alternating along the sides instead of continuing 'deeper'. Once more, this was just a false hiatus as, with a few quick twists of my right wrist, I began working her shorts down until I had exposed her bare buttocks to me.Since the verbal and non-verbal roadblocks weren't working, she went for the straight physical denial by clamping her thighs shut. Thighs are stronger than arms, but you'd have had to have been a premier female bodybuilder to keep my questing fingers from between them and stop my progress at this late date; and Jodi May's figure was way too opulent for that's sport's discipline.‘While keeping your ankles crossed, move your knees apart,' I ordered. Finally she launched her all-out rebellion. I could have out-wrestled her three years ago and won without my current hellish advantages. I had Jodi May off the sofa and pinned, face-first, on the floor in ten seconds flat. Five blows to her scrumptious rear rained down. This time the resulting tears were very real.‘Okay; okay,' she sobbed.I made a production of getting off of her, resuming my seat then having her crawl back across my lap. This time she was utterly defeated and scared. Six blows were her 'reward'. The 'reward' was the playfulness of those feather-light touches of those faux-slaps to her abused flesh. ‘Ah, ah, ah; oh; ‘‘Raise up your tush.'Her ‘Why?' was quickly followed by my frown and then her instant compliance. Kisses replaced the palm of my hand as I blew gently and placed faint signs of affection on her posterior. My hand was busy going between her cheeks until my fingertips contacted moist labia-meat.‘Ah; should you? Brandy; back soon?' Jodi May whimpered.‘Who is the Lady of the House?'‘; Brandy?'‘Yes and it is up to Brandy to call me off. I know how long it takes for her to get dressed when she has sex on her mind, so I'm already aware she can intervene whenever she wishes to. This is Brandy's game, Jodi May, not yours, not mine.'I worked two fingers up to the first digit into her labia, feeling she was becoming quite wet. My thumb was tapping her sphincter as well. Jodi May was beginning to really get into it, adding a little push back to my play, when Brandy announced her presence.‘Hey guys. Whatchya doing?'I held Jodi May firm so all my mature victim could do was stay on all fours while I methodically finger fucked her from behind.‘Quick; let me up,' Jodi May urged me quietly, yet without much conviction.‘No.'‘Mamma; Vlad?' Brandy glided down the stairs and fully into view. I had been prepared for more of a fight from Mrs. Carson than she'd put up, which was for damn sure. Jodi May gracefully slid off the sofa, dragging a throw pillow with her and then buried her face in it, more a feeble effort at hiding than any real attempt to break our coupling.I couldn't have been more baffled though I felt compelled to follow to keep my position via-a-via her body.'She's been lonely,' Brandy mouthed to me followed by, ‘Vlad, that's my Mother!''Huh?' from me.'Don't stop', then ‘get off of her right now, Mister!' Fortunately, I figured out which sets of lips to obey; Brandy's silent ones and Jodi May's lower, gooey ones. Her upper ones were beginning to make subdued little moaning noises.‘Oh Mamma, is my Prince being mean to you?' my Lady knelt by her mother's head.‘He spanked me badly,' the older lady mumbled into the pillow.‘Vlad, make it up to her,' Brandy turned to me. Her insistent tone was undermined by her wink.‘I like where I am,' I defied her then mouthed, 'what do I do?'‘None of that backtalk, Mister,' she waggled a finger at me. ‘Get those magic lips to work this instant,' the finger pointed toward her mother's hindquarters.‘And if I don't?' I scoffed. Then, 'I love you.'‘Then that cock of yours is blocked from ALL the ladies this weekend; Oh Vlad who is living Vicariously,' she shot me a sly smile. 'I love you too.'‘Ouch!' I emoted as I recoiled. ‘Princess; that's harsh,' followed by a double eyebrow pump and 'anything for you.'‘Brandy; I (sniff) don't; want (sniffle); him to; oh; ah; oh, stop that Vlad,' Jodi May protested.While Mamma Carson had been voicing her dissent, I had been shuffling down the length of the sofa. Quickly enough I maneuvered myself into a position where I could begin planting kisses on her abused heinie, all the while keeping my fingers gracefully playing in her cunny and across her anal frontiers. I began adding little flicks of my tongue as I'd had something similar done to me once, during my first time with a professional. That one could arouse with just her lips, teeth and tongue in ways I'd never imagined.‘Oh; he shouldn't be doing that,' Jodi May murmured. ‘Make him stop.'During this appeal, I was petting her along her spine until she got the hint I wanted her to bow her back to give me better access to her girly bits.‘No, Mamma. Vlad has to learn his lesson. He can't take you, or any woman; but especially not us Carson women; for granted,' Brandy insisted.'You sure; about this?' I checked.'I want Mamma to stay home, Prince,' she smiled somewhat tearfully. I sensed she'd had words with Mikhail and Taliyah before returning. My youngest triplet must have been deadly insistent about the power of 'my love', which healed her heart, being able to rejuvenate her mother of whatever emotional maledictions had aided her departure from this household, things I was still largely unaware of.Twenty seconds of oral succulence later; 'I don't have a condom'.Brandy had coaxed her mother to turn her head sideways on the pillow, facing Brandy's lap though Jodi May's eyes were closed. Brandy, for her part, was in navy blue butt shorts and a blue sports bra (I figured from Brandy's desire to color coordinate) and a white, sleeve-less t-shirt with blue stripes down the sides.'She's on birth control.''This may get more than a bit weird. (Are you) sure about this?''Come back to me, Vlad.''Always, Princess.'A stellar smile followed my promise to her, then it was 'back to work' (though I hardly thought of my sexual activities in such a manner.)Honestly, Jodi May had a way more developed sense of what she liked and how to get me to go where she wanted to me to go than any other Arkansas woman I'd been with to date. She wasn't all that bashful, or clumsy about it, either. There was a magical grace to her responses which later left me amazed how she led me to her first orgasm without me realizing she was definitely leading our carnal cavorting.Hmm; my mind was recovering; in that I could create more wordy prose while simultaneously working my neck (I was on my stomach behind her by this time, propped up on my elbows), nose, mouth, fingers and tongue. I was still the composer, creating the movement for the orchestra to play, but she was the body of music, filling the auditorium of our love-making with a tantalizing harmonic melody. I couldn't tear myself away.For her part, Jodi May made sure to rub her vaginal fluids over my face from eyebrow ridge to the stubble beneath my chin (hey! I'd hurried to get over here). All I could taste and smell was her womanly aroma; a richer, raw maple syrupy smell combined with scallops; which I quickly came to adore.I got a mouth and two cheeks full when she orgasmed and she got to howl into her pillow while Brandy, now the maestro of this little performance, appeared surprised by her ever-growing, new-found power over the people who had such an emotional impact on her life. Brandy was In Charge!I was lapping away like some overly friendly Saint Bernard the juices which had escaped my gullet as Jodi May coasted down from her post-coitus euphoria. Then Mother began crying to daughter and daughter to Mother.‘I'm so sorry, Baby Boo,' Mamma addressed her offspring. ‘I tore everything apart.'‘You did, Mamma,' Brandy petted her hair, ‘but if you hadn't run off with Mr. Jenks, Senior Deputy Samsonov wouldn't have applied for his job, gotten it and the Samsonov's wouldn't have stayed. I would have been under Darius' thumb; as would have the whole school. You hurt me and Daddy plenty, yet; in the Greater Scheme of Things; it worked out better for me and Daddy with the new friends we've made.'‘That's a beautiful way of looking at my screw-up,' Jodi May's eyes opened in more ways than one way. Brandy was acting in a more self-possessed manner at this moment than she ever had before. Jodi had left a girl subjugated by a villain and come back to a women partnered with a man whom she loved and who loved her. Our strong bond powered everything else.‘You still hurt Daddy and for that you must atone, Mamma,' Brady frowned slightly.‘Atone; ah; like punish me?' Mamma didn't seem all that distressed.‘Yes. We can go back to your present room and cut up all your racy dresses, or you can promise to never leave the house without me, or Pa; or you could let Vlad be so terribly mean to you that you never forget who really cares for you,' Brandy laid out the choices. My girl had it going on!‘Terribly mean,' Jodi May flashed me a famished look, ‘like what he is doing to me right now?'‘Oh yes; just like this plus much, much worse,' Brandy feigned innocence.‘How much worse?' Mrs. Carson hid her smile well.‘Stay right there and find out,' I joined in. I finished rolling her from leaning to one side to over on her back with my kisses falling down on her still micro-trembling thighs.‘One thing though, Mamma,' Brandy grew steely.‘Yes.'‘Daddy doesn't want you around us no more.'‘Let me deal with; ‘‘No,' Brandy put her foot (knee) down. ‘You broke Daddy's heart for the last time with your cheating ways. Hell, I became a cheater too, and I think you are somewhat to blame for that as well; me going behind his back to keep dating Darius.'‘Honey Child, those are adult things,' Mamma tried to both mollify her baby while seduce me with a host of non-verbal clues.‘No, Mamma. Not anymore. I'm 18 now and I think I know what is going on. Daddy won't take you back and back into his bed, never. If you promise me and him you will behave; ‘‘I'm your Mother,' Jodi May grew frosty up top while keeping steamy and inviting below.‘And I am your Daughter and I'm telling you if you try to romance Dad, you can't win. You will cheat again and he'll detonate in a big way. Then he will take you to Divorce Court and destroy us as a family. I don't want that.'Brandy Crystal Carson.Jodi May wasn't overly groomed in the pelvic region, but it wasn't too much to deal with either. It was natural and womanly, very fitting for the untamed, sumptuous tableau of maverick charms she presented to me.‘I'll behave, Brandy Crystal Carson,' Mamma shifted around so could place one hand over her heart. ‘I swear. This time things will be different.'‘Yes. Yes, they will. Mamma, in this instant, you can stop having sex with Vlad and have sex with no other until Daddy decides to take you back to his bed, you can keep whoring around until Daddy gets so ashamed by it, he tosses you out for good, or; ‘‘Or; ?' Jodi May was somewhat less than the authoritative persona she wanted and needed to put forth to be the master/mistress the situation at this point.‘Or, we let you have sex with Vlad; and his two, identical brothers, Mikhail and Alexander, but only them.'I struggled mighty hard to not let the 'Hey now! Don't we (my Brothers and I) get a vote in this?' push the current wolfish cravings for more Jodi May off my face and to alter my demeanor from covetous carnivore to caring boyfriend. I already knew Mikhail's vote would be a 'Hell yeah!', but Alexander? Me? I found myself gradually going serpentine up my current partner's body.‘Vladimir; Vlad, you can't be okay with this?' Jodi May's eyes riveted me. Only the truth would do so I went for the most effective bit of truth.‘Brandy Crystal Carson is my Lady on my arm and my Whore in my bedroom, Jodi May. She has entered the tiny group of people whose opinions I give a damn about, and the only one of the four who isn't blood-related. That is how much I value your daughter's council, advice and personal direction when I need it.'‘So you are just going to let her tell you who you can and can't sleep with; for real; ‘‘Abso-fucking-lutely, Mrs. Carson. That is because it isn't about the fucking; it is about the happiness. I'm happiest when my world collapses down to just Brandy and me.'‘I'm happiest when she smiles at me when I've done a good thing. I'm happiest when she is so hoarse from screaming out her orgasms she can't enunciate clearly, or even move, after one of our ferocious rounds of love-making. In essence: Brandy = my happiness; so yes, I give everything she recommends to me great weight.'‘In this case,' I ran my tongue up between her gently sagging mounds of mountainous breast tissue, ‘she is telling me what will make her happy; having sex with a 'loyal' you; and; not having sex with a disloyal you; makes her happy.' I paused for several seconds to glomb onto her right nipple and playfully suckle upon it. Her legs, already open, allowed her heels to start working over the sides of my calves and the back of my knees.‘I could wake up in the morning and have sex with your daughter, Mrs. Carson. We could chase one another around, frolic and have sex all over whichever domicile we found ourselves in; and if I did it for a hundred years, I would never get bored with Brandy, or want to anything except make her joyous inside and out,' I finished up.Jodi May had three options to believe in:~ I could still be a standard milksop White Boy despite the preponderance of evidence to the contrary,~ The entire political-racial-sexual landscape had turned topsy-turvy in her short (6 month) absence,~ Or I was actually a Big Black Cock Monster in disguise (the third one was Mikhail's spin on things, I swear).I had another issue, rug burn and my desire to avoid it for both of us.‘A Prize like you shouldn't be nailed to Kingdom Come on the floor like some common floozy,' I declared. ‘Here,' I slipped on hand under Jodi May's tailbone, lifting her up and pressing her into me. ‘Wrap your arms around my neck,' I commanded 'my prize'.‘Umm,' she gasped as her body clove to mine. ‘You certainly are; ah; strong.'‘I 'pry free' ladies who Society mistakenly believes have become 'Black-owned' on a regular basis, I wrestle said 'Black' rascals down until they cry out 'I'm an Uncle Tom' and I show those women the powerful lineage of Valhalla hasn't gone from this world quite yet; though not necessarily in that order,' I bullshitted some stuff together.‘Vlad; that's gosh-darn racist; except the last part. That didn't make too much sense, but; I think I liked it,' Mamma Carson salivated over every turn of the phrase. Me being 'racist' definitely wasn't a deal-breaker for her and the Valhalla nonsense glossed over my ancestors confused relationship with those Scandinavians who came a vikinging to the East over a millennia ago.I hefted her up abruptly, spun on one knee and deposited her on her rump on the edge of the sofa cushions.‘Aie!' she squealed in surprise. Off-guard, she posed no resistance as I made my final approach. I aimed my cockhead at her glistening vulva with my left hand while pushing her left leg away while keeping the knee locked. ‘What?'‘How do you want it?' I growled. ‘Hard and brutal, or slow and gentle?'‘How about I show you how I like it?' she purred. It was hard to argue with her kind of counter-proposal. Her right-hand's fingernails trailed down my shoulders, upper arm and the over to my waist to guide me into her designated pace of her penetration.I'll give her this much, until the tenth cycle she held it together better than her daughter. Afterwards, the newness of her vaginal walls undulating around my veined shaft caused her breath to catch and her hands to grab my ass, drawing me in ever deeper.‘Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh, Yip!' she went off after I accidently pushed passed her cervix.I was certain, just like Brandy with Darius, Mr. Jenks had most likely gone before where I was going now. The 'new' was her cervix massaging my glans and the area right behind the head like a mini-handjob (for me) /pleasurable vibrator-to-the-uterus' entrance (for her). I didn't look like the biggest, or thickest piece of Man-Meat she'd ever encountered so;‘IN-tense, isn't it, Mamma?' Brandy appeared on the sofa beside us. I was still kneeling on the floor, I had mother's legs spread in a wide 'V' and was beginning to pick up our tempo as the interrogation began.‘Hush, Baby (gasp), Mamma is; oh Lord,' she mumbled, ‘I'm; oh; my; Vlad; slow down.'Innocent trust required me to slow down. My nascent woman-sense told me to do the opposite. I slowly pulled back; then hungrily drove home deep. Jodi May grunted as her eyes, once shuttered, sprang wide open. I followed that up with small, rapid repetitions interspersed with gyrating the sensation inward, my pubic bone on her clitoral region. My partner's legs flexed even wider, her head flew back, bow keeping her hair from going wild and her eyes squeezed shut.To add to the stimulation, I latched on to her right breast, suckling the whole areola and nipple into my mouth. Brandy took the left nipple between two fingers and began pinching it and rolling it between them.‘Gurr; ‘ my first thought was 'when did the Carson's get a cat?'‘Gurr; ‘; 'Holy Shit! How did a puma get in here?'And the resulting caterwauling Yowl was the scariest, female Big Cat noise I'd ever heard; and that was Jodi May Memphis Carson having a no-holds-bared Orgasm as her body flushed ruddy, sweat perspired all over, her back painfully bowed and of course, she screamed out to High Heavens like no human I'd ever heard.I lost it. I was shooting off semen deep into her uterus as her cervix was once more grappling with my glans. I had no care in that instant where, or what I was doing. I was a spectator being taken along for the ride though I wasn't hemmed-in in any physical way.‘Holy Shit, Bro!' Mikhail laughed loudly. ‘Delivering from Downtown!' I think he was referencing a long 3-point shot in basketball, but I was too sonically concussed to be sure.‘Take notes,' Taliyah repeated her refrain.Those two had come downstairs after Brandy and, it appeared, had been quietly watching us as events unfolded.‘Brandy, is everything okay?' sounded off Noémie Lucie from the far side hallway, the one which led to the stairs down to the lower level which included the space the other cheerleaders had been sleeping. Oh boy. Explaining this was going to be a peach.Who is here to chaperone whom?(11:30 poolside at the Carson Home.)It made perfect sense Sheriff 'Big Bob' Carson wouldn't trust his home solely to his 'somewhat independent-minded' daughter when she was having thirteen friends over for a Saturday Night party. While Taliyah could show up whenever she wanted since she and Brandy were lifelong Besties, the whole crowd showing up on Friday night was completely unofficial; so he'd asked an adult, or two, to chaperone tonight.No, he hadn't handed that heavy responsibility over to us equally hormonal, 18 year old triplets; as we were considered one of the hazards which needed to be chaperoned against. Nope; if we'd been able to roll all our lives back one whole day and night, we would have seen the Sheriff having dinner with someone who fit the bill of 'perfect chaperone' (a single, adult female with a strong will, of pure moral fiber and a history of legalized violence; Big Bob was fully aware of our current extracurricular circumstances) with the sole exception she wasn't a friend, or even very much of an acquaintance; so he was asking a great deal of them.Thankfully, 'business' was keeping this person in our sleepy burgh of Kingston anyway and this would give her a perfect opportunity to interrogate some of the possible 'third parties' involved with the crime which had befallen poor Darius Pope and his busted-up buddies.Yep, Brandy's Papa had asked the AHP CID (Arkansas Highway Patrol Criminal Investigation Division) Sergeant Louisa Petrakis to 'babysit' his 18 year old daughter and her friends to make sure their partying remained PG-13. That, not some desire to twist up the criminal investigation into the Darius Pope matter, had been the reason he'd 'wined and dined' her Thursday night.She'd only agreed After she'd realized what a corrupt bunch of actors the Kingston PD was and gotten the implication the Sheriff couldn't even trust the majority of his own Deputies. To her this must have smelled like some political civil war a 'brewing; which was an unspoken menace her department was also supposed to combat.When political infighting oozed out into open law enforcement corruption cases, it hurt the State of Arkansas economically by making their home ground look less attractive to external investment and the ever-important tourist dollar. Part of a weekend with access to Big Bob's and the Mayor's daughters suddenly became very attractive to this half-Creole (US Coast Guard Officer on her mother's side) / half-Greek (her father was a Merchant Marine Captain); originally from Louisiana; law officer .She'd come to Arkansas for UA (University of Arkansas) Sociology and Criminal Justice program and stayed to pursue a career in state law enforcement plus a LLM (Master of Law) from her alma mater on the road to joining the Department of Homeland Security working cases involving international law. Yep; ambitious beyond the norm.She chose an electric blue one piece; which was nothing but string from behind; very cheeky and what she claimed was the only suit in her size available on such short notice. I thought my brothers and I should pay homage to the Swimsuit Goddesses, if that was the true, because Sgt. Louisa was truly luscious.Of course, 14 to 1 odds was asking a lot of anyone so Big Bob had wrangled (rather easily) a supporting chaperone, my Mother (‘ah shit' was Mikhail's heartfelt and instantaneous reaction upon seeing her). She wasn't the primary chaperone because, as Big Bob told Ms. Louisa; ‘she's 100% loyal, brave and true, but 100% bat-shit crazy too.' Perfectly succinct and it rhymed.Mom; ugh; wore a red and white skimpy one-piece with a 'required' blue-with-one-white-star-over-each-breast bikini top. Very; umm; patriotic? Mom had a tight, lean-muscled physique. I had no doubt she was the most deceptively lethal human being present; in both age groups; and that included the people who knew she was crazy.Because the AHP Sergeant wasn't part of the Kingston/Davis County shit-storm, Mom felt safe secretly inviting two other women to this shindig. The first came so they could be seen publically feuding (by the cheerleaders) while they actually spent time building up a rapport. Mom was being asked to put aside a truckload of hate she'd been clutching to her bosom for over twenty years toward Dominique Fox Malik's husband, father and brother.For Dominique, she'd been raised on hating the Fonteneau in general and Gayle for 'lying' about the rape Mom had gone through (at the hands of 7 Black young men when she was fifteen) and Theo, her twin, for putting her brother in a coma he was still in all these years later. They'd hated one another by association longer than I'd been alive and now were trying to put their bile 'high on the back shelf' for their children's sake.Sure, Mom was tossing money and political clout Dominique's way, but the offer would never had been made and absolutely never accepted if Taliyah and Mikhail hadn't been so deeply and truly

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We dive into bull sale season and head to Starbuck, Minnesota to hear about Simmental & SimAngus Cattle from the Bred For Balance Sale.  Plus marketing tips for the new year, what is new on Ranch Channel and lots more on this all new episode of the ranch it up radio show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Season 5, EPISODE 219  Bull Sale Season, Cattle Marketing Tips & Industry News Simmental & SimAngus Bulls For Sale Bred For Balance Sale:  Bulls, Heifers, Cows Clear Springs Cattle Company from Starbuck, Minnesota presents their annual production sale February 14th offering superior Simmental & SimAngus genetics.  Bulls, Cows, Bred Heifers and Open Heifers sell.  You can bid online at DVAuction, and view their sale information at Bred For Balance and RanchChannel.Com. 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It is a straight forward podcast, there's over 145 games on the Saturday betting board & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY one of them! Link To Greg’s Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/ Greg’s TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights 6:09-Start of picks Creighton vs Butler 8:40-Picks & analysis for USC vs Illinois 10:38-Picks & analysis for Notre Dame vs Duke 12:40-Picks & analysis for Louisville vs Pittsburgh 14:55-Picks & analysis for La Salle vs St. Bonaventure 17:17-Picks & analysis for Brown vs Yale 19:42-Picks & analysis for San Diego St vs New Mexico 21:47-Picks & analysis for James Madison vs Appalachian St 23:55-Picks & analysis for Northern IL vs Ohio 26:05-Picks & analysis for Belmont vs Indiana St 28:19-Picks & analysis for Auburn vs South Carolina 30:35-Picks & analysis for UNC Wilmington vs Hofstra 32:46-Picks & analysis for Charleston vs Monmouth 35:14-Picks & analysis for Massachusetts vs George Mason 37:46-Picks & analysis for Temple vs Rice 40:02-Picks & analysis for Fordham vs Davison 42:20-Picks & analysis for East Carolina vs Memphis 45:06-Picks & analysis for South Florida vs Tulane 47:58-Picks & analysis for Bowling Green vs Ball St 50:47-Picks & analysis for BYU vs TCU 53:31-Picks & analysis for Towson vs Drexel 55:34-Picks & analysis for Delaware vs Hampton 58:02-Picks & analysis for No Carolina A&T vs William & Mary 1:00:46-Picks & analysis for Iowa St vs Texas Tech 1:03:32-Picks & analysis for Connecticut vs Georgetown 1:05:43-Picks & analysis for Kansas vs Cincinnati 1:08:08-Picks & analysis for South Dakota St vs Omaha 1:10:28-Picks & analysis for Cleveland St vs Youngstown St 1:12:48-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Harvard 1:15:03-Picks & analysis for Cornell vs Columbia 1:17:03-Picks & analysis for Florida St vs Clemson 1:19:35-Picks & analysis for Pennsylvania vs Dartmouth 1:21:50-Picks & analysis for Loyola Chicago vs St. Joseph’s 1:24:03-Picks & analysis for San Jose St vs Air Force 1:26:20-Picks & analysis for Kennesaw St vs Western KY 1:29:05-Picks & analysis for Texas St vs Southern Miss 1:31:16-Picks & analysis for Bradley vs IL Chicago 1:33:47-Picks & analysis for North Dakota St vs Denver 1:36:05-Picks & analysis for Syracuse vs Boston College 1:39:01-Picks & analysis for Old Dominion vs South Alabama 1:40:00-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Eastern Michigan 1:41:57-Picks & analysis for FL International vs Sam Houston 1:44:03-Picks & analysis for Western MI vs Miami OH 1:46:43-Picks & analysis for Vanderbilt vs Missouri 1:49:02-Picks & analysis for Georgia Tech vs SMU 1:50:46-Picks & analysis for Wichita St vs UT San Antonio 2:47 1:52:40-Picks & analysis for UNLV vs Colorado St 1:55:46-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs Georgia St 1:58:16-Picks & analysis for Virginia vs Stanford 2:01:26-Picks & analysis for The Citadel vs East Tennessee 2:03:14-Picks & analysis for Valparaiso vs Murray St 2:05:02-Picks & analysis for UW Green Bay vs UT Milwaukee 2:06:54-Picks & analysis for Georgia Southern vs Marshall 2:09:07-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs Sacramento St 2:11:15-Picks & analysis for Florida vs Arkansas 2:13:52-Picks & analysis for Xavier vs DePaul 2:16:03-Picks & analysis for North Carolina vs NC State 2:18:40-Picks & analysis for Cal Baptist vs Utah Valley 2:21:10-Picks & analysis for Hawaii vs CS Fullerton 2:23:18-Picks & analysis for Tennessee St vs Western IL 2:25:25-Picks & analysis for Arkansa St vs Troy 2:27:48-Picks & analysis for UT Martin vs Lindenwood 2:30:05-Picks & analysis for Morehead St vs SE Missouri St 2:32:37-Picks & analysis for Tennessee Tech vs SIU Edwardsville 2:35:07-Picks & analysis for Long Beach St vs UC Davis 2:37:47-Picks & analysis for Idaho vs Portland St 2:40:25-Picks & analysis for Seton Hall vs Providence 2:42:39-Picks & analysis for Wake Forest vs Miami 2:45:18-Picks & analysis for UNC Greensboro vs Samford 2:47:05-Picks & analysis for Rhode Island vs Richmond 2:48:55-Picks & analysis for Evansville vs Drake 2:51:18-Picks & analysis for Oakland vs Northern KY 2:55:15-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville St vs Middle Tennessee 2:57:43-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma vs Georgia 2:59:54-Picks & analysis for Tennessee vs Texas 3:01:59-Picks & analysis for LSU vs Ole Miss 3:04:02-Picks & analysis for Houston vs Kansas St 3:06:13-Picks & analysis for Northern CO vs Montana 3:08:03-Picks & analysis for Virginia Tech vs California 3:10:25-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs Stony Brook 3:12:52-Picks & analysis for Missouri St vs Southern IL 3:15:16-Picks & analysis for Nevada vs Fresno St 3:17:17-Picks & analysis for San Francisco vs Santa Clara 3:19:16-Picks & analysis for Villanova vs St. John’s 3:21:08-Picks & analysis for Northern Iowa vs Illinois St 3:23:06-Picks & analysis for Detroit vs Fort Wayne 3:25:00-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma St vs Utah 3:27:20-Picks & analysis for Liberty vs Louisiana Tech 3:29:16-Picks & analysis for South Dakota vs St. Thomas 3:31:14-Picks & analysis for UL Monroe vs Louisiana 3:33:05-Picks & analysis for Indiana vs Iowa 3:35:15-Picks & analysis for Northern AZ vs Montana St 3:36:58-Picks & analysis for Alabama vs Texas A&M 3:39:02-Picks & analysis for Weber St vs Idaho St 3:40:51-Picks & analysis for North Dakota vs Oral Roberts 3:42:48-Picks & analysis for UC Santa Barbara vs Cal Poly 3:44:26-Picks & analysis for Kentucky vs Mississippi St 3:46:35-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Southern Utah 3:48:41-Picks & analysis for Washington St vs Gonzaga 3:50:20-Picks & analysis for Boise St vs Utah St 3:52:55-Picks & analysis for Tarleton St vs Utah Tech 3:55:00-Picks & analysis for New Mexico St vs UTEP 3:56:34-Picks & analysis for Baylor vs Arizona St 3:58:35-Picks & analysis for CS Northridge vs CS Bakersfield 4:00:31-Picks & analysis for Oregon St vs Pacific 4:02:07-Picks & analysis for St. Mary’s vs San Diego 4:03:53-Picks & analysis for Loyola Mary vs Pepperdine 4:05:54-Picks & analysis for Central Florida vs Arizona 4:07:39-Picks & analysis for Abilene Christian vs Seattle 4:09:39-Picks & analysis for UC Irvine vs UC San Diego 4:14:30-Start of extra games Binghamton vs New Hampshire 4:16:40-Picks & analysis for NJIT vs UMass Lowell 4:18:48-Picks & analysis for Holy Cross vs Lafayette 4:20:45-Picks & analysis for Radford vs USC Upstate 4:23:03-Picks & analysis for Central Ark vs FL Gulf Coast 4:25:18-Picks & analysis for Albany vs Maine 4:27:23-Picks & analysis for UNC Asheville vs Presbyterian 4:29:36-Picks & analysis for Longwood vs Winthrop 4:31:13-Picks & analysis for Army vs Lehigh 4:32:10-Picks & analysis for Boston U vs Colgate 4:34:58-Picks & analysis for East Texas A&M vs Northwestern St 4:36:50-Picks & analysis for Morgan St vs Howard 4:38:48-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville vs Eastern KY 4:40:54-Picks & analysis for Alabama A&M vs Alcorn St 4:43:08-Picks & analysis for Bucknell vs American 4:44:54-Picks & analysis for Vermont vs Bryant 4:46:54-Picks & analysis for Coppin St vs Norfolk St 4:48:42-Picks & analysis for Delaware St vs South Carolina St 4:50:44-Picks & analysis for North Alabama vs Stetson 4:52:32-Picks & analysis for MD East Shore vs NC Central 4:54:18-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Jackson St 4:56:32-Picks & analysis for UT Rio Grande vs Texas A&M CC 4:58:28-Picks & analysis for Incarnate Word vs HOU Christian 5:00:27-Picks & analysis for Texas Southern vs Ark Pine Bluff 5:01:09-Picks & analysis for Nicholls vs McNeese 5:02:54-Picks & analysis for Navy vs Loyola MD 5:04:27-Picks & analysis for Queens NC vs Austin Peay 5:06:10-Picks & analysis for West Georgia vs Lipscomb 5:07:50-Picks & analysis for Beth Cookman vs Grambling 5:09:40-Picks & analysis for Florida A&M vs Southern 5:11:40-Picks & analysis for SE Louisiana vs New Orleans 5:13:20-Picks & analysis for North Florida vs Bellarmine 5:15:15-Picks & analysis for Prairie View vs Miss Valley St 5:17:08-Picks & analysis for Stephen F Austin vs Lamar 5:19:08-Picks & analysis for Gardner Webb vs 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Did you know America once eyed hippos as a solution to its problems? This week on Hysteria 51 we dive into the bizarre yet true tale of how early 20th-century Louisiana faced a water hyacinth invasion and a looming food shortage—and how importing hippos, lovingly dubbed “lake cows,” was proposed as the answer. Join us as we explore the strange saga of "Lake Cow Bacon," the politicians and eccentric dreamers behind the plan, and why this idea almost became reality. Grab a plate of hypothetical hippo bacon, and let's get weird with history! Special thanks to this week's research sources: Videos Exploring 'Lake Cow Bacon': A Unique American Tale | weird history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_d2LkczvLY America's Secret Plan to Replace BEEF with HIPPOS - https://youtu.be/ChqkNAeJygM?si=lu4ZzqkrrltaMETh Websites Second Boer War: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War The Daily Beast - https://www.thedailybeast.com/lake-bacon-the-story-of-the-man-who-wanted-us-to-eat-mississippi-hippos/ Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-us-almost-became-a-nation-of-hippo-ranchers-180982244/ On Pasture - https://onpasture.com/2016/04/18/u-s-hippo-ranches-and-lake-cow-bacon/ Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: weird@hysteria51.com Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we are thrilled to have the remarkable Kiwan N. Fitch as our guest. Kiwan is a multifaceted powerhouse—she's a mother, entrepreneur, published author and co-author of ten books, speaker, producer, playwright, coach, and so much more. With her vast experience and passion, she has made an indelible impact across various sectors. Kiwan owns and operates multiple businesses, showcasing her ingenuity and leadership skills. She has over twenty years of experience in non-profit organizations, social services, leadership, business markets, and entrepreneurship. As the CEO of EmPOWERment Corp., LLC, she has dedicated her career to working with women and families in transition. Her company has achieved incredible milestones, producing ten books, six live stage productions in South Carolina, two in New Jersey, and co-producing two in Louisiana. Kiwan's work has also graced several local events, including the IMARA Woman Magazine Health Tour and The Ms. Born Natural Pageant. In November 2023, Kiwan's first film project, SHE Pours, premiered, shining a light on the strength and perseverance of women. This film highlights their stories of overcoming life's challenges, illustrating the power of support and empowerment among women. With authenticity, these diverse voices depict how women nurture, cultivate, and manifest positive changes, proving resilience in the face of hardship. These forward thinkers share their stories of overcoming life's trials with grace and triumph, offering unique perspectives and valuable lessons. Special thanks to our guest host Desiree Artemus from the BrwnGrlz Collective.THG Season 5 Intro Drops as of 10/20/24. Support the showMake sure to subscribe to us on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠. Also follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ @hilltopglove. Sponsored by: ⁠@lynxrecording @asylumdigital @celebstudio_ @the_dollarsto @trubrilliance_ . Become a member of our ⁠Patreon⁠ channel to get access to full video episodes, early premieres, and bonus content! Stay tuned for Amplifying Voices: Carolina Storytellers series.

Chapter 1 What's Mosquito Supper Club by Melissa M. Martin"Mosquito Supper Club" by Melissa M. Martin is a poignant culinary memoir that intertwines the vibrant culture of Louisiana's bayou cuisine with the author's personal journey. Martin, a chef and advocate for sustainable cooking practices, shares her experiences growing up in a family rooted in the traditions of Cajun cooking. The book offers a rich exploration of the deep connections between food, community, and heritage, showcasing recipes that celebrate local ingredients and the cultural narratives behind them. Through storytelling, Martin highlights the importance of preserving Louisiana's culinary history, while also addressing contemporary issues such as environmental conservation and the impact of industrialization on traditional foodways. The narrative is both a tribute to her upbringing and a call to recognize the uniqueness of Louisiana's culinary landscape.Chapter 2 Mosquito Supper Club by Melissa M. Martin Summary"Mosquito Supper Club" by Melissa M. Martin is a culinary memoir that intertwines the author's life experiences with the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana. The book showcases the unique flavors and dishes of the Gulf Coast, particularly the practice of cooking and sharing meals with family and friends in a culturally diverse environment. Martin emphasizes the importance of community and heritage in food preparation, drawing on her upbringing in a family deeply connected to fishing, farming, and local ingredients.Through personal anecdotes, the author explores themes such as the impact of climate change on traditional fishing practices, the significance of preserving cultural heritage, and the transformative power of food as a medium of connection. Each chapter offers not just recipes but also narratives that highlight the intersection of food, family, and the environment, encouraging readers to appreciate the stories behind the dishes they prepare and consume. Overall, Martin's work serves as a love letter to Louisiana's culinary traditions, while advocating for sustainability and community-driven practices in the food industry.Chapter 3 Mosquito Supper Club AuthorMelissa M. Martin is an American author and chef, known for her work that focuses on Southern cuisine and culture, particularly reflecting the culinary traditions of Louisiana. She released the book "Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun Recipes from a Disappearing Bayou" on September 24, 2019. This book combines Martin's personal memories and experiences with recipes native to her Cajun heritage, showcasing the unique flavors of the Louisiana bayou and emphasizing sustainable practices in food sourcing.Apart from "Mosquito Supper Club," Melissa Martin is also the creator of a blog and has contributed various articles on food and culture to magazines and culinary publications. While she is primarily known for this book, it is considered her breakout work, emphasizing her voice in the culinary landscape.In terms of editions, the best edition of "Mosquito Supper Club" is generally regarded as the hardcover edition, which includes stunning photography and a beautiful design that complements the vibrant storytelling and recipes. This edition has received acclaim for both its visual presentation and its engaging narrative, making it a collectible item for fans of food literature and Cajun cuisine.Chapter 4 Mosquito Supper Club Meaning & ThemeMosquito Supper Club Meaning"Mosquito Supper Club" by Melissa M. Martin is more than just a cookbook; it is a heartfelt exploration of Louisiana's culture, particularly the culinary traditions of the bayou and the impact of the state's environment on food. Here are several key meanings and themes explored throughout the book:Connection to Heritage: The book reflects Martin's deep roots in southern Louisiana and highlights the importance of food as a vessel...

Los Angeles has been devastated by wildfires, forcing nearly 200,000 residents to flee, destroying homes, and taking lives. We hear firsthand from those caught in the chaos, including Julia Pollak, who narrowly escaped the flames.With climate change fuelling more extreme weather, insurance is increasingly out of reach for many. Benjamin Allbright of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana weighs in on the challenges.Plus, updates on Venezuela's contested elections, TikTok's legal battle in the US, and the impact of tariffs on California's almond industry.