The Spudcast: Talking Out My Ask

ROCK 'N' BOWL WILL NEVER DIE! Or so it seems. But if you're John Blancher faith and determination make that statement come true. Katrina couldn't do it, the lockdown couldn't do it...Blancher and family are waiting to make your day.

On S2 E51 of THE SPUDCAST Don Redman of AAA has advice on getting out and about for a stayca vaca or a regular vaca since you've been cooped up for a year. Since you can't afford lumber you may as well dumpo those DIY plans and get outta Dodge.

Chef Randy Cheramie of THE JOHN FOLSE CULINARY INSTITUTE has an update on how to cook pork. I thought it had to be cooked to 165 degrees, but it ain't necessarily so. Eatin pig like the pig that I am on THE SPUDCAST!

On S2 E49 of THE SPUDCAST Jay Vise of 2nd Harvest talks about feeding the multitudes during the pandemic and how you can help thru GiveNOLA.

On S2 E48 of THE SPUDCAST Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser talks about the Mississippi River diversion and closed primaries. And both affect you more than you think!

Atty Joe Raspanti talks to Spud about the Chauvin guilty verdict, what his probable sentence will be and the possibility of appeals because of certain comments made during the trial.

Former WWL Weather Dude Dave Nussbaum tells us about swapping hurricanes for tornadoes in Birmingham, and let's me bitch about dropping the Greek letters from storm names cuz it's 'confusing'. So instead we may have two 'A' named storms a season, or 'B' names, etc. Yeah that's easy to figure out.

S2 E45 of THE SPUDCAST finds us chatting with Becker Hall of Hogs For The Cause! It's back, baby! Yeah, Baby Backs and Pulled Pork and Chops and Pig Pig Pig! All to support pediatric brain cancer research. So get your tickets now and get ready to PIG OUT!

Time for a little happy talk on THE SPUDCAST. My podnah Dan Lambert's gonna tell us what he did during the lockdown and how he came up smelling like a rose. Or better yet like pulled pork and steaks.

So you wanna own a gun? Brannon LeBouef of St Bernard Indoor Shooting Range knows all about them. So before you start packing a shootin' iron you better listen to this expert.

Jeff Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto talks with Spud about personal safety, totin' a shootin' iron and taxes. So, death and taxes. Ain't that what life's all about? And since he's the sheriff there's no potty mouth.

This is a happy, fun interview with Lisa Love of the American Business Women's Assoc. They're giving away scholarship money and having lunch and schmoozing and have a sense of humor!

SPUD yacks with Chris Rue, owner/operator of the MOPE Clinic about how testerone plays a big, big BIG role in men's lives, and not just improving your technique at slap and tickle! And, considering the subject matter, there's surprisingly little potty mouth!

I took Easter Sunday off but here's a replay of my visit with Claudia Riegel, The Rat Lady of New Orleans. Maybe she can help you deal with an overflow of Chocolate Bunnies, too!

You remember the voice of the Saints? What's Jim Henderson been up to lately? Spud wants to know too! And since it's Jim Henderson we're talking with there's no potty mouth!

Adrian Bruneau of Presidio Strategic Solutions never bitches about a government problem unless he brings an answer to the table. He's brought his solution to the administration of NOLA, now he's bitching on THE SPUDCAST.

La State Rep Larry Frieman talks about his new bill that would basically make Louisiana a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State. And we ain't the first.

Senator Kirk Talbot not only goes to the state capitol in Baton Rouge to make sausage in the legislature he and his brother also own New Orleans' iconic sausage on a bun, The World Famous Lucky Dogs! But he tries not to let it go to his head.

Former State Senator Elbert Guillory has a helluva story and a helluva outlook on life, and frankly, I'm envious. Listen in to our conversation. And he's also a Baptist Minister so there's no potty mouth.

Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino weighs in on the SCOTUS decision that split juries are unconstitutional. So what does that mean for the convicts consigned to the pokey from 10 outta 12 good men and true? Spud wants to know too!

Artistic Director Dennis Assaf of The Jefferson Performing Arts Society talks about finally getting his company back on stage and the new season of theatre and opera he's planning. So far Spud ain't in any of the productions.

LPO Cellist Daniel Lelchuk tells us what the classical musicians have been doing during the pandemic and plays 'Oh, Danny Boy' in honor of St. Patrick's Day. And does all this with a potty mouth!

Spud talks to Preston Robinson from secondlookalliance.org about long-term prison sentences and whether or not Louisiana can afford the $800M we pay out every year to be the Number 1 incarcerator on the planet.

Spud's friend Laila Marcos went from Newsie on the radio to a Credentialed Coach...whatever that is. Actually she's gonna tell us right now, and listen up cuz you may need someone like her and not even know it.

CrescentCitySports.com dude Ken Trahan once again graces THE SPUDCAST with his wit and wisdom about what The Saints are up and what the hell is going on with LSU Sports! Sheesh!