Tigs Bits Podcast

Karen LeBlanc of LA64 joins to talk hidden Louisiana, Sabine Parish, Piney Woods culture, Louisiana food, travel stories, and why every parish has a story worth telling. Karen LeBlanc is a Louisiana travel journalist, television host, producer, writer, and the host of LA64, the LPB series spotlighting all 64 parishes across Louisiana. In this episode, Karen talks about the mission behind LA64, why...

Hanna Singh, better known as Hanna in Louisiana, joins Tigs to talk Louisiana food, North Louisiana culture, restaurant reviews, real estate, gumbo, hot water cornbread, and the never ending North Louisiana vs South Louisiana debate. They get into how Hanna started creating content, why she loves highlighting local restaurants, why North Louisiana gets called South Arkansas, the Louisiana food spo...

Tigs and JR sit down with no real agenda and talk through everything from recent podcast interviews, Coach Jon Sumrall, Widespread Panic, Bubba Army memories, JR’s life on the road, Black Crowes, Whiskey Myers, Dave Matthews Band, LSU graduation, Shaq, Louisiana food, country music, and whatever else came up.

Mike Broussard is only 23 years old, but his voice sounds like it came straight out of classic country’s golden era. In this episode of Tigs Bits , Mike joins the show along with Traveling with Terin for a conversation about Louisiana music, old school country, social media, stage fright, family roots, and the grind behind building a music career the right way. Mike shares the wild story of how Ra...

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall joins the show for a fast-moving and fun conversation. We talk his rise from Troy to Tulane to Florida, building a program in the SEC, NIL and the transfer portal, plus Louisiana food, music, and more.

Rikki Simmons shares how hard times, family struggles, and blue collar life helped create The Blue Collar Chef.

Tim and Sarah Hymel of Hymel’s Kajun Kitchen join the show to talk about crossing 500,000 followers, becoming “The Boudin Man,” Louisiana accents, Cajun cooking, faith, viral videos, gas station food, smoked boudin, potato salad in gumbo and more.

Tory Lemoine and I talk social media, authenticity, trolls, and what most creators get wrong. She explains why creating content for money is the worst reason to start. We wrap it up with some Louisiana culture during the Tigs Blitz.

She just crossed 1 MILLION followers on Facebook… but Amber Nicole didn’t get there chasing trends. I sit down with Amber to talk about how she went from cooking in a camper during pipeline life to becoming one of the fastest growing Southern food creators online. We talk about how her first video exploded to millions of views, why she refuses to change her cooking style to please the internet, an...

Cajun Cooking with Hoss joins me for a no-filter conversation about food takes that belong straight in the long grass. We get into gumbo debates, bay leaves, North vs South Louisiana food, weight loss, and plenty of laughs along the way.

With Mardi Gras here, this conversation hits different. Mr. Weatherall talks viral parade moments, Louisiana culture, and what it’s really like filming Mardi Gras from behind the lens.

No agenda, no polish. Just honest conversation about content creation, college football, LSU, NIL, wrestling stories, and why we are being more intentional with long form shows.

Austin Dennis sits down with Tigs to talk content creation, burnout, podcasting, social media growth, and going all in on being a creator. Real talk on mental health, consistency, and building something sustainable. We also get into food hot takes, pellet grills, ribs, chili debates, and how creators actually live day to day. Plus a major announcement about what’s coming next in 2026.FOR ALL OF TH...

Tales From The Tailgate Season Finale wraps three LSU home games featuring Texas A&M, Arkansas, and Western Kentucky. Fans traveled from Scotland, Australia, Denmark, London, Montana, and beyond to experience LSU tailgating, Tiger Stadium, food, culture, and tradition.

No agenda, no structure, just a conversation. Tiggy and The Handler talk football, food, music, and real life updates and see where it goes. This one is all about the vibe.

This week we figure out what the best dude time really is. Bonfire tailgate BBQ all of it. Plus some Hank Jr talk a little tour life and the usual random randomness.

McKenzie Claire Knapps is one of Louisiana’s most exciting new artists. A powerhouse voice, songwriter, and storyteller who’s carving her own path after years in Nashville. In this episode, McKenzie joins Tigs Bits to talk about growing up in Louisiana, performing on VH1’s I Know My Kid’s a Star , chasing dreams in Nashville, and returning home to create her debut album on her own terms. She also...

Get ready for the 45th annual Sabine Free State Festival in Florien, Louisiana. A weekend packed with food, family, and fun! Rae Addison joins me to talk BBQ cook-offs, live music, treasure hunts, and the world-famous minnow races.

LSU tailgate interviews with British and Irish fans, Tiger Stadium atmosphere, Louisiana food debate, and the debut of the Wheel of Flavor segment. Southern culture, college football, and more.

JR is joined by his long time tourmate and production manager extraordinaire Jeff Oliver. They discussed Jeff’s unique route into the Nashville music scene and his years on the road, turning knobs as lead sound engineer for Justin Moore. Ever wondered how a kid from Ohio that grew up working in theatre ends up putting in almost 2 decades as a premier soundman in the world of country music? Find ou...

Rusty Noel has lived a life built on grit, hustle, and heart. From surviving a rough childhood to winning 27 national football championships, coaching kids into the NFL, and dominating food competitions across the country—Rusty’s journey is inspiring. In this episode, we dive into his story, his seasoning and sauce business, his servant leadership, and why he believes life is always bigger than fo...

Tiggy and JR break down the documentary and what it means for Bubba. We revisit our Marty Smith interview that predicted today’s NIL chaos, and talk about how college sports has shifted into a “mini NFL.” Plus, JR talks Justin Moore tour life, music, and random randomness!

They came from Buffalo, California, Canada, and beyond—just to experience LSU tailgating. We had Divas, DJs, gator grills, and a couple getting married next week. This one had it all.

I judged every dish at the Pit vs Pot cook-off in South Louisiana—from curry chicken and stuffed pork chops to ribs, jambalaya, and the winning pineapple cherry dump cake. Only one dish scored a perfect 10!

Brandon Osburn, creator of The Average Dad Cooking Channel, shares how he’s building a lifestyle brand through cooking, family, and passion. From Minnesota grills to 50 foods from 50 states – he’s doing it all! Whether you’re here for inspiration, recipes, or just a good story, this conversation delivers. FOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/