The Spudcast: Talking Out My Ask

Louisiana Filmmaker Kevin White has a few pointers for folks trying to get their films distributed on S2 E77 of THE SPUDCAST. He cast Spud is a film many moons ago so they're playing catch-up, too.

On S2 E76 of THE SPUDCAST Spud's buddy, Joel Moore was in the Air Force AND the Coast Guard. So we'll talk to him about what it's like in the military. My experience is limited to John Wayne movies and Gomer Pyle.

On S2 E75 of THE SPUDCAST we need to get 100 pints of blood to The Blood Center. Dr Tim Peterson has the skinny on what you need to do to donate...and you NEED to donate cuz one day you or a loved one is gonna NEED blood to survive. So listen up!

Retiring from the Coast Guard just gave Ashlee Leppert the gumption to write a book about her trials, tribulations and exploits. The author of THE HURRICANE WITHIN has plenty to say beyond helicopter rescues during Harvey. So let's listen in to S2 E74 of THE SPUDCAST.

On S2 E73 of THE SPUDCAST, my friend Melanie from Jersey came down for a visit so we met at the new Morning Call, Canal & City Park. If you haven't been yet go. And to boost your desire, let's replay my visit with Bob Hennesey.

Rafie Goyeneche, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at The Metropolitan Crime Commission has a few things to say about too much crime, too few cops and too much BS in the criminal justice system. Give a listen to S2 E72 of THE SPUDCAST!

Sometimes ya just gotta talk about whatever. And that's what I did with movie hairstylist Sherri Hamilton on S2 E68 of THE SPUDCAST. Give a listen about hair.

Happy Father's Day! I took the day off so I'm gonna replay S2 E34, Sen. Elbert Guillory, talking about his program, Elbert Guillory's America. It's good sense from a good man.

Drink and Learn with The Cocktail Tour Lady, Elizabeth Pearce on S2 E69 of THE SPUDCAST. She's a drinks historian, author and podcaster. Take her tour with your young adult children so they can learn HOW to drink from a pro.

On S2 E68 of THE SPUDCAST Tiffany & Company Dance Studio teaches younguns how to dance. I'm lucky I taught mine to eat with a spoon. From toddlers to teens, your kids can learn a lot in dance class. Let's find out how much.

On S2 E67 of THE SPUDCAST Ken Trahan from Crescent City Sports has the low down on the new bill that passed that lets college athletes profit from their image. The schools do, the T Shirt companies do, the NCAA do, so why shouldn't they? Let's find out!

On S2 E66 of THE SPUDCAST Dan Favre of Bike Easy NOLA tells what it was like bike riding thru the city when there was hardly any traffic, what it's like now, and how the NEKKID BIKE RIDE helps people become more aware of bicyclists. Or you can just go check out the boobs!

On S2 E65 of THE SPUDCAST, Chisesi's Pride stayed open during COVID so they ain't gonna let some cyper-punk hackers shut them down now. How did they do it? We'll ask Nick Chisesi. I mean, the man eats ham on Good Friday. He ain't scared of nuthin!

On S2 E64 of THE SPUDCAST former radio sales guy Mike Cegielski didn't let the lockdown keep him down. He teamed up with a buddy and now he's shipping shrimps all over the country. Let's find out about FROG!

On S2 E63 of THE SPUDCAST: Should juveniles who commit murder be tried as adults? Criminologist Peter Scharf has some thoughts on the situation. He wants to stop 'em before they start. Yeah well who doesn't? Ask yourself, are juvy murderers salvageable?

On S2 E62 of THE SPUDCAST Jeff Parish Councilman Deano Bonano talks hurricane prep and how there's no excuse to bitch and bouday that you can't evacuate cuz they pretty much have all the bases covered.

On S2 E61 of THE SPUDCAST Benito Castro, no relation, talks Ideal Market, the wonderful people who don't understand a word of your broken spanglish but have big smiles, warm welcomes and some of the best and freshest vittles around.

Capt. Jason Rivarde, PIO of the JPSO has a few pointers about scam phone calls to teenage employees and women as targets for carjacking and robbery. And he's witty, too!

SCOTUS put the quiatus on non unanimous juries, but it ain't retroactive. Criminal defense lawyer dude Joe Raspanti has the skinny on that on S2 E59 of THE SPUDCAST!

On S2 E58 of THE SPUDCAST Actress Janet Shea has left Actors Equity, the stage union because they don't, nor have they ever, given 2 squats about the talent down here. So if you ever wanted to be an actor give a listen to a trooper that's been there and done that.

Loyola Law Prof Dane Ciolino tries to explain to Spud what a class action suit is and why the new helipad/heliport at Children's Hospital falls into that category. Bottom line: don't piss off the uptown crowd!

This is the pilot episode of the new podcast I'll be doing with Mike Brandner called "TELL ME WHAT YOU REALLY THINK..." This time it's just making sure everything works and giving you an example of Brandner's personality. Oh, and it's full of cuss words, mostly from me.

LA State Rep & criminal defense attorney Joe Marino has the straight poop on the marahootchie bill in the current legislative session. Looks like the grass is getting greener over here.

Do you have gold and silver stashed away for a rainy day? If not then you're not ready for the zombie apocalypse! But Beth Hargrave from Southern Coins and Precious Metals can point your toward the good stuff on S2 E54 of THE SPUDCAST.

On S2 E53 of THE SPUDCAST, Kelly Schulz of New Orleans and Company talks the return of tourists and tourism in The Big Easy. But, while getting all those touristy folks back in town is big, it ain't that easy.