Tigs Bits Podcast

They dipped out of Memphis and dove straight into bayou life. Amanda and Nathan from Travel Da Boot joined me to talk about their journey, local fests, and the grind behind growing a brand. Louisiana living at its finest, with a few spicy takes along the way!👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! FOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

We take an inside look at the story behind SEC Unfiltered and its founder, Chris Phillips. We’ll talk about his journey, the grind of building a sports brand, and his unfiltered take on the SEC season ahead.

Southern cooking, viral recipes, and creator life — Rachel Felder shares how she went from home cook to online sensation. We talk trolls, burnout, family, and why she refuses to quit.

Blasi returns to break down the Brooke Hogan bombshell that vindicated Bubba the Love Sponge. We dive into the stolen tape saga, Hogan’s silence, and why this moment changes everything for the Bubba Army.

Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Chuck Mangione — we lost them all in one brutal stretch. We react to these 80s and 90s icons, plus Operation Pigmentation drama and a wild fan story. In this episode, we look back on the legends who shaped our childhoods and ask: what’s happening to the icons we grew up with?

The Stirrin’ The Pot Podcast crew joins Tigs to break down the wild world of food competitions—from judging disasters to gumbo disrespect. They share stories from Houston to Louisiana, including how a world champion gumbo got a “1” for texture. We dive into heat vs. spice, palate bias, and what makes judging fair. If you’ve ever entered a cookoff or love Southern food debates, this is the one to w...

Tiggy & The Handler reunite with a loaded episode: Bubba the Love Sponge shares a surprising update on Hulk Hogan’s condition, sparking questions about what’s really going on behind the scenes. Blasi resurfaces in the chat—and might be ready for a comeback apperance soon! JR reflects on life on the road, fake Alfredo, and why some Southern foods just ain’t it. Plus: celebrity culture overload,...

He doesn't dance in the streets—but he films the people who do. In this episode, I sit down with the man behind some of Louisiana's most viral videos: Mr. John Weatherall. We talk about the unexpected rise of his internet fame, the King Cake Festival, working behind the camera at Mardi Gras parades, and the viral dance and song that bear his name. From quiet creator to cultural icon, this is the s...

Tiggy & The Handler return after a wild stretch of adulting with real talk, big laughs, and some breaking Bubba Army news—is Bubba retiring? We cover everything from Lil Wayne’s disappointing Carter 6 album to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson’s passing, the power of the pause in comedy, wild Georgia tailgate stories, and even the Goodnight Bro trend. Plus: we launch two new segments—Random Rando...

I’m back with stories from a wild summer road trip—2,700 miles through Omaha, Fayetteville, Devil’s Den, and Houston. I talk about why we took the trip, a viral troll video that blew up in Arkansas, swimming in waterfalls, seeing LSU win it all, and what’s next for the show. I also give a quick update on my dad and reflect on what really matters.

She didn’t wait for perfect — she just hit record. In this episode, I sit down with Terin Gary (aka Traveling with Terin ) to talk about how one moment at a bachelorette party changed everything. From making food videos in Louisiana to getting a comment from Randy Travis himself, Terin breaks down her journey, mindset, and the grind of content creation. We talk travel, culture, ghost stories, edit...

This is our brand-new Bubba Army Exclusive show where we break down what’s going on across the Bubba universe—and let that take us wherever it takes us. In this one we are talking wild tour stories, AI-written wrestling songs, rotisserie squirrels, duck poppers, possum chili, and whatever else falls out of our mouths. It’s raw, Southern, a little off the rails… and exactly what it’s supposed to be...

Caleb Bryan joins the show to talk about how he went from reviewing restaurants to organizing two of the wildest grassroots food events in Louisiana — the Cajun Burger Cookoff and the upcoming Cajun Taco Cookoff . We get into the real work behind building these events, what it takes to rally a community, lessons learned the hard way, and why he keeps doing it even when the money ain’t the goal. Wh...

WWE pulled WrestleMania 42 from New Orleans, AI girlfriends are becoming a thing, and Kingsford dropped BEER-INFUSED charcoal?! Tigs dives into the chaos, questions the future of love and music, and kicks off BBQ season. FOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

JD Marsh is back and knocking on the door of the elusive Tigs Bits Five-Timers Club. We catch up on his journey from chili cookoffs to catering MLB teams, the new Pantano BBQ rub line, and what sets South Texas flavor apart. We also dive into Turnpike Troubadours, cooking waist-deep in the ocean, and why brisket ain’t what it used to be. Plus: underrated concert venues, low-sodium boil secrets, an...

From a frozen field in Louisiana, to texting Stone Cold; The story of how Tater went from playing college baseball to a career as a Tour Manager. Currently Tour Manager for Big and Rich, Chris Tate sits down to give us his story and his long standing connections with J.R..

T-Bob’s headed to Barstool, a pro fisherman ordered a pizza mid-tournament, and someone boiled ravioli with crawfish. I cut the fat and left in the chaos.

Metallica just shook Lane Stadium, GTA VI’s Vice City is heating up, and NASA says we’re slowly running out of oxygen? Tonight we break it all down—from rock anthems to Rockstar Games to Earth’s quiet expiration date.

JR catches up with fellow Tour Manager and Alabama Brother Boyd Causey. Boyd has toured with artists of several different styles and has some great insight what it takes to make it on the road. He is currently TM for Chase Mathew but has worked in the past with Clay Walker, Chris Janson and Morgan Wade. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at how he got to where is and some great memories he made...

Fishing fun turns dangerous when a rattlesnake shows up! Plus, we break down WrestleMania chaos, Stone Cold’s wild moment, Blue Origin’s space stunt, RFK Jr.'s food dye ban, and a salute to a true hero.

On the first episode J.R. sits down with his old buddy and fellow Tour Manager Jeff Gossett (Morgan Wallen). Jeff has just gotten back from New York City doing Saturday Night Live with Morgan Wallen. They tell some road stories and talk about some characters from the road throughout the years. This is an episode you won’t wanna miss!

"There were three, but now there's two." Tigs and J.R. return after last week’s big reveal with more clarity, more laughs, and a full look at what’s next. From J.R.'s brand-new solo podcast (with a killer first guest) to Tigs judging crawfish competitions, this episode brings the realest look yet at the next chapter for the show. We raise a toast to Blasi and push forward with ne...

In this episode of Tigs Tonight, we dive into the unbelievable crowd reactions at the new Minecraft movie (yes, someone really brought a live chicken to the theater). We also revisit the Smashburger debate that broke the internet, unravel the wild government cheese conspiracy, and drop a major bombshell about the future of the show. FOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

This is the episode where things begin to shift. JR announces his solo podcast, Tigs opens up about the state of the show, and the team starts to redefine what the future looks like—together or apart. It’s honest. It’s raw. And it’s one of the most important conversations we've ever had. We reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward while keeping the spirit of Tigs Bits ali...

What do Duke’s Mayo, the CIA, and Pilot G2 pens have in common? Apparently, everything. Tigs goes solo and dives deep into Southern brand betrayals, shocking JFK file revelations, and the wildest pen debate you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re here for the culture, the chaos, or just to hear a grown man get emotional over ink, this episode brings the heat.