Miracles in Meat

I sit down with my mom and aunts to discuss growing up in little old Schriever. They share stories of Mawmaw and Pawpaw and give insight to growing up in a large household. They were raised in the same house as their parents, right across the street from the Meat Market.    🔗 Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: www.bourgeoismeatmarket.com 📍 Facebook: facebook.com/bourgeoismeatmarket 📸 Instagram: insta...

Shane sits down with Uncle John B to trace life at Bourgeois Meat Market — family memories, childhood mischief, working the slaughterhouse, the jerky boom, and the challenges of running a small meat business today. They share vivid stories about Grand Isle trips, farm work, a finger accident, USDA and wholesale struggles, hurricanes, and advice for the next generation keeping a 133-year Cajun lega...

WOODY FALGOUST is an attorney, notary public and Louisiana title insurance agent. In 1995, he earned a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University, and in 1991, he obtained a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. After law school, he worked briefly in the legal department for Bollinger Shipyards before spending two years working for a maritime defense law firm in New Orleans;...

We talk about Kerry's music career. No Exit | Drunk Punch Ponies | Kerry Thibodaux Band. 

Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois on Duck Camp Dinners, Cajun Food & Southern Hospitality In this rich and reflective episode of Miracles in Meat, we sit down with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois — Louisiana native, Nicholls State University alum, and the acclaimed creator behind Duck Camp Dinners. Raised in Thibodaux and trained at the John Folse Culinary Institute, Jean-Paul’s story is steeped in Southern t...

The Story Behind Folse Alarm Fire Co. and the Man Driving It Forward In this episode of Miracles in Meat, we sit down with Bart Folse, the founder of Folse Alarm Fire Co., a small-batch hot sauce company renowned for its unique and bold flavors. Bart's journey from his role at Bayou Bend Health System to becoming a hot sauce entrepreneur showcases his passion for Cajun cooking and dedication to cr...

In this episode of Miracles in Meat, we sit down with Jason Bourgeois, a combat veteran, entrepreneur, and business coach dedicated to helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential. Jason’s career spans service in both the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force, followed by a high-stakes role as a Blackwater contractor, where he provided personal security for diplomats at U.S. embassies worldwide...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 15 – Catching a Good Time with Capt. Travis Lovell Reeling in Louisiana’s Best Fishing with Reelin’ Good Charters In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux sits down with Capt. Travis Lovell, a seasoned fishing guide and owner of Reelin’ Good Charters, to talk about the world-class fishing of Bayou Dularge, Louisiana. Capt. Travis has spent a lifetime fish...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 14 – Michael Dalmau: Preserving Louisiana’s Culinary Heritage A Journey Through Cajun & Southern Cuisine In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux and Beau Bourgeois sit down with Michael Dalmau, the visionary owner of Cinclare Bar & Table in downtown Thibodaux. Michael shares how his experiences from Baton Rouge, California, and New Orleans have s...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 13 – Louisiana Moonshine & Cajun Craft Distilling with Noah Lirette Uncovering Louisiana’s Moonshine Legacy In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux sits down with Noah Lirette of Bayou Terrebonne Distillers to explore Louisiana’s bootlegging history and the modern craft distilling movement. From prohibition-era moonshiners to today’s distilleries, No...

They don't make them like this anymore.     

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 11 – Lance Crochet: Building Leaders Through Baseball More Than Just a Game: Youth Development Through Baseball In this episode of Miracles in Meat, brought to you by Bourgeois Meat Market, Shane sits down with Coach Lance Crochet of South Louisiana Select Baseball Academy in Houma, Louisiana, to discuss how baseball is more than just a sport—it’s a life-changing too...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 10 – Chad Patti: Freediving, Spearfishing & Surviving a Mako Shark Attack The Thrill & Danger of the Deep: Spearfishing, Sharks & Freediving In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux sits down with Chad Patti, a freediving instructor at Benthic Ocean Sports in Destin, Florida, to explore the adrenaline-fueled world of spearfishing and shark enc...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 9 – SgtMaj Brody Bourgeois: Military Service, Family Legacy & Butchery Balancing the U.S. Marine Corps & a 134-Year-Old Family Butcher Shop In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux sits down with Sergeant Major Brody J. Bourgeois, a Marine Corps veteran and fourth-generation butcher, to talk about his military career, family legacy, and the values...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 8 – Brandon Naquin: Culinary School, Cajun Cooking & Running Spahr’s in Thibodaux From Culinary School to Restaurant Management: A Chef’s Perspective on Louisiana Cooking In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux sits down with Brandon Naquin, General Manager of Spahr’s in Downtown Thibodaux and a graduate of the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at N...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 7 – Francis Hebert: Louisiana Freight Train Hobo A Life of Adventure: From Freight Trains to the Louisiana Swamps In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux and Beau Bourgeois sit down with Francis Hebert, who just celebrated his 96th birthday. Born in 1928 in Southwest Louisiana, Francis has lived a life that feels like it was pulled straight from the page...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 6 – From Fast Food to Fine Meat: Phil Casse’s Journey in Customer Service & Cajun Meats How Restaurant Leadership & Customer Service Shape a Cajun Butcher Shop In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux and Beau Bourgeois sit down with Phil Casse, the Customer Service Manager at Bourgeois Meat Market and lead guitarist for Thibodaux-based band Coma...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 5 – Earl Clement: Jack of All Trades A Life of Hard Work, Problem-Solving & Family Legacy In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux and Beau Bourgeois sit down with Earl Clement (Born 1939), Beau’s grandfather, to explore a lifetime of ingenuity, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom. Earl shares stories of growing up in South Louisiana, his experiences w...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 4 – Scotty Smith: 2nd Degree BJJ Black Belt & Preparing the Next Generation Beyond the Mats: Life Lessons Through Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux and Beau Bourgeois sit down with Scotty Smith, a 2nd-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and owner of Next Generation Martial Arts in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Scotty shar...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 3 – Nick Lichenstein: Hunting, Conservation & the Oil Industry From the African Wilderness to Oil & Gas: A Story of Passion & Legacy In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux sits down with Nick Lichenstein to explore the intersections of conservation, hunting, and business. Nick’s journey is deeply rooted in the lessons passed down from his gr...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 2 – Carrying the Legacy: Beau Bourgeois & the Future of Bourgeois Meat Market From Horse & Buggy to a Second Location: The Evolution of a Cajun Institution In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux, a fourth-generation butcher, sits down with his cousin Beau Bourgeois, the current owner of Bourgeois Meat Market, to discuss the history, resilience,...

Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 1 – The Legacy of Bourgeois Meat Market 130+ Years of Cajun Tradition & Butchery in South Louisiana In the debut episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux, a fourth-generation butcher at Bourgeois Meat Market, sits down with his uncle, Donald Bourgeois, the third-generation owner, to explore the rich history of one of the world’s oldest butcher shops. Founded...