The Big Bad Boot

Join your favorite siblings as they discuss the life and legacy of the one and only Dolly Parton - and how her road to world wide fame has a stop or two in the great state of Louisiana.  MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the...

Caleb tells the wild story of the Battle of New Orleans, where Andrew Jackson, a ragtag army, and one very catchy song helped create a Louisiana legend. The peace treaty had already been signed, but news traveled a little slower in 1815. So, was the battle fought after the War of 1812 ended? Technically yes. Technically no. Either way, New Orleans chose violence. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-pod...

Ever wonder why New Orleans’ airport code is MSY? Here’s the story of the high-flying Mr. Moisant, the daring aviator who gave MSY its name. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the_redhead/ Caleb: https://www.tiktok.com/@blain...

In 18th-century New Orleans, young women arrived from France carrying mysterious trunks—and a legend was born. Kati tells us the legend of the Casket Girls and the vampire folklore that turned their journey into one of New Orleans’ darkest legends. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redh...

In this episode of TBBBP, Kati tells us the sad story of the murders of Eric & Pam Ellender in Sulphur, Louisiana. While a suspect was quickly apprehended, many people think he did not act alone. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram...

What does a shipwreck full of Spanish silver have to do with the Louisiana Purchase? Apparently, a whole lot. This week, Caleb tells Kati the wild story of the El Cazador, a Spanish ship that sank off the coast of Louisiana carrying a fortune in silver coins. Its mission was to save Spain’s struggling Louisiana economy, but when the ship never arrived, things didn’t exactly go according to plan. D...

This week, Caleb tells Kati the fascinating history of Voodoo and clears up some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding one of the world's most misunderstood religions. From its origins to its connection with Louisiana, they're separating fact from fiction in true Big Bad Boot fashion. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Ha...

In Episode 52, Kati tells Caleb the heartbreaking story of Deputy Oneal Moore, the first Black deputy sheriffs in Washington Parish, Louisiana. On the night of June 2, 1965, Deputy Moore and his partner were ambushed while on patrol. Deputy Moore was killed in what authorities have long recognized as a racially motivated attack during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Although a suspect was...

In Episode 51, Caleb takes Kati on a journey through some of the most incredible Louisianans you've probably never heard of. From America's first licensed pharmacist, to the dentist who helped make dental floss a household necessity, to the dentist who turned cotton candy into a worldwide phenomenon. Then, they wrap things up with the New Orleans boat builder whose invention helped make...

Your favorite siblings are back with another doozy of a Louisiana true crime case. Ronald Dominique, aka “The Bayou Strangler," terrorized the Louisiana bayou and the suburbs of New Orleans from roughly 1997 to 2006. Join us as Caleb gives us all the gruesome details of his spree and eventual capture in 2006. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings...

Buckle up. For real! Your favorite podcast siblings are back from maternity leave and coming in hot with a new Louisiana legend. In this episode, Kati tells the tragic tale of the life and death of Jayne Mansfield. Jayne was a Playboy bunny, award-winning actress, and Hollywood’s quintessential blonde. But she was also a genius with some very interesting friends. Learn how she met her untimely dem...

WE WILL SEE YOU IN JULY! MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the_redhead/ Caleb: https://www.tiktok.com/@blaine4377?_t=8oqxCQ8t5T9&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/caleb.blaine/

If you’re from Louisiana, you’ve most likely heard of Derrick Todd Lee who terrorized young women from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in the late 90’s. But did you know there was another serial killer operating in Baton Rouge at the same time? Join your favorite siblings as they unpack the horrific tale of Sean Vincent Gillis and his crimes. #louisiana #louisianatruecrime #batonrouge #derricktoddlee MER...

Buckle up, buttercups. In this episode, Kati explores the cold case of Edna Lester. Decades have passed since the brutal slaying of a young New Orleans mother whose story was buried by silence. What really happened? Why can’t her family get any answers?  This episode is supported in part by “After the Devil is Dead”, a new independent documentary focusing on Edna’s case. #Louisiana #truecrime #lou...

This case is so crazy, it’s worth breaking the rules for! Join your favorite siblings on their first “Down the Road Episode”, as Kati tells you her favorite true crime case. This is Part One of the story of the infamous family annihilator, John List.  MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_r...

This case is so crazy, it’s worth breaking the rules for! Join your favorite siblings on their first “Down the Road Episode”, as Kati tells you her favorite true crime case. This is Part One of the story of the infamous family annihilator, John List.  MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_r...

What if you received a letter from an inmate on death row? Would you write back? That’s the choice that Sister Helen Prejean made… and it ultimately changed her life. In Part One of this two-part series, Kati tells you the real story behind the hit book and movie “Dead Man Walking”, which were inspired by real murders committed in Louisiana.  MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.c...

What if you received a letter from an inmate on death row? Would you write back? That’s the choice that Sister Helen Prejean made… and it ultimately changed her life. In Part One of this two-part series, Kati tells you the real story behind the hit book and movie “Dead Man Walking”, which were inspired by real murders committed in Louisiana.  MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.c...

In this special live episode, Kati tells the curious true story of Eugene Bunch—a train-robbing outlaw with surprisingly strict manners. Driven by a midlife crisis, Eugene turned to robbing trains, but with one unusual rule: he only stole from men and never from women. Equal parts strange, darkly funny, and fascinating, this episode explores how a personal breaking point turned into a life of crim...

Put on your best frock or pantaloons and hop in the BBB Time Machine! Kati takes us back to 1800’s New Orleans with the tale of Kate Townsend, one of the city’s most infamous brothel owners. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati...

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Caleb takes you on a journey of Cajun Christmas Culture with the tale of Papa Noël. He’s Santa Claus in Louisiana, known for delivering gifts via a pirogue that’s pulled by alligators instead of reindeer. Get some merch before the new year! https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect Wit...

In Part 2 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares more insight on the questionable investigation, the unfamiliar world of politics and law enforcement, and how she’s using her mom’s legacy to help others. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers n...

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares vivid memories of her mother, the day everything changed, and the early missteps that allowed the case to go cold. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers nearly two decades later. MERCH:https://t...

This week on The Big Bad Boot, Kati dives deep into one of Louisiana’s creepiest urban legends — The Grunch of New Orleans East. From eerie encounters to the dark folklore surrounding this elusive creature, she takes you on a wild ride through one of the state’s most chilling tales. Meanwhile, Caleb has been itching to drop a major announcement, and this episode is the moment you’ve all been waiti...

Grab your straw and join Kati as she explores the origin of one of Louisiana’s most unique quirks, the drive thru daiquiri shop. You’ll laugh and learn about Davis Ervin, owner of “The Daiquiri Factory” - the state’s first establishment to serve frozen alcoholic beverages via a drive thru window.  MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had...