The DTB Podcast, Presented by Bless Your Heart Nonprofit Corporation

In Season 1, we talked to Lauren Lapeyrouse Guidry, the recipient of a double lung transplant. We thought that since we had the opportunity to hear from someone of the receiving end, it would be great to hear from someone on the giving end. Jacie LeBoeuf, a down the bayou native, is a donor and advocate for Be the Match. Be The Match is a global leader in bone marrow transplantation. They conduct...

Anytime you are making the vay-ya with folks from down the bayou, there is a very good chance that you will end up talking about fishing, coastal erosion, or both. On our second episode of season three, we talk to a Cut Off native that we would consider a subject matter expert in both of these areas. Aaron Pierce is not only a guide fisherman and an entrepreneur in coastal restoration, he is also...

When you look at a map of Louisiana, the South Lafourche community stands out almost as an island surrounded by water and a withering marsh. The reason this area stands out so much is because of the hurricane protection levee that surrounds the community. Since the 1960’s, the South Lafourche Levee District has been working diligently to protect the South Lafourche community from floods and coasta...

The inaugural Bayou King Cake Festival, hosted by Louisiana's Cajun Bayou, will take place in Downtown Thibodaux on February 4, 2023 at 1:30PM. Proceeds will go to support the Lafourche Education Foundation. Get in the spirit of Mardi Gras and sample a variety of locally baked King Cakes and vote on the one you believe is the best on the bayou. The fun continues with the Krewe of King Cake Childre...

In our "Best of Season 2" series, we revisit all of the answers from the rapid fire question, "What is your go to order at a down the bayou restaurant?".

Over the past two seasons, we covered many different topics, from social issues to local restaurants. Until now, the one topic we hadn’t touched on was sports. Our area is home to one of the most iconic voices in sports today and that voice is none other than Mike Detillier. Mike is a native of Mathews and made a name for himself by his time on sports radio, television, and most importantly his dr...

On September 17th at the Harang Auditorium in Thibodaux, The Creole Classic Fishing Tournament will be hosting Creole Fest! Live music starting at 12PM with a day full of excitement and fun for all ages. If you think you're the best cook on the bayou, put up a team for the cookoff! Think you've got what it takes to make a run in the cornhole tournament? Join up and show off your bag skills! Head o...

In the times of crisis, heroes and leaders emerge. Many times, these heroes and leaders come from the local fire departments. When choosing to be part of a fire department, it takes more than just courage, it is about sacrificing themselves for something greater than themselves. The people of Lafourche Parish Fire District #3, are prime examples of courage and sacrifice. In the past couple of year...

The term “living off of the land” is a common phrase used all over of the world. In our area though, “living off of the water” has been a way of life since for centuries. The marshes and bayous have sustained local families for generations by providing transportation routes, a means of income, and most of all food. One of the most popular foods coming from the waters is the Blue Crab. For years fi...

When someone talks about Louisiana, one of the first things that come to mind is food! Cajun cooking is one of the most popular cuisines in the world and people will travel from all over to visit our area just to have authentic Cajun food. The fact is though that Cajun cooking wouldn’t be great without the Cajun cook. A Cajun cook takes pride in the meals they prepare because it is a reflection of...

Do you remember when you were a child and your parents would tell you that you could be anything you wanted to be, you just had to put in the work? Most children would say they wanted to be a policeman, an astronaut, a singer, or even a brain surgeon. The guest in this episode took that parental guidance to heart and did in fact become a surgeon… a neurosurgeon. Raised in Lockport, Lindsay Mayet,...

Attention candidates for the November 8, 2022 Election: In order to run for office, you must file your notice of candidacy with the Clerk of Court office in Thibodaux on July 20-22, 2022 from 8:30AM - 4:30PM for the following offices: Lafourche Parish School Board Members – All Districts Mayor of Thibodaux Thibodaux City Council Special Elections for: Mayor of Lockport District Judge – 17thJudicia...

Since before our ancestors settled here, land was used for farming. Raising animals not only provided food for families but also income. Today, that way of life may not be that popular, but there are still people finding ways to keep farming alive. That brings us to this episode, a discussion with a local family and their unique way of farming. Jeray Jambon Jarreau fills in for Brennan Matherne to...

In 1965, The Greater Lafourche Gazette started printing newspapers to provide the people of our community with local news. Since then, the way people receive news has changed drastically with websites and social media. Fast forward 57 years later though, The Lafourche Gazette has stuck to its roots by continuing to print a newspaper while also adapting to the digital age. The names and faces of th...

In 2019, Lafourche Parish elected its youngest parish president. At the age of 34, Archie Chaisson III, became the leader of Lafourche Parish, which was heading into unprecedented times. In his first two years of office, Parish President Chaisson had to lead our community through a global pandemic and one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the Louisiana coast. In this episode, we get incredib...

One of the goals of this podcast is to document the history of our area. In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Crosby, a man that was raised between Larose and Grand Isle and has a passion for telling the stories of Louisiana’s history. Kyle displays his passion through his videos with his brain child known as Louisiana Dread. The goal he has set for Louisiana Dread is to promote and preserve Lou...

The goal of the podcast is to talk to interesting people from up and down Bayou Lafourche. Staying true to form, we sit down with a man from the South Lafourche area that is a business owner, a coach, and most importantly a dad. Travis Terrebonne was born and raised in our community and strives to give back the community that gave so much to him. In this episode, Travis and Brennan discuss his ble...

The love for music in our community is second to none. That love is what brought Lance Anselmi, Jerry Martin, Zac Cheramie, Artie Curole, and David Guidry together to be a group that that people still talk about today, Dream Junkies. In the early 90’s, Dream Junkies came on the scene playing at clubs all over the area, covering the classics while showcasing their musical talents with their own son...

Lady of the Sea General Hospital has been a cornerstone of our community for years. As Ida rumbled through the area, LOSGH was not spared. We all saw the video of the roof flying off during the storm, now we get to hear first hand accounts of that experience. In this episode, Brennan Matherne sits down with Karen Collins, Lloyd Guidry Jr., and Tad Lafont, to discuss the history of the hospital, th...

On August 29th, 2021, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Port Fourchon, LA. This massive storm caused major damage in Southeast Louisiana, especially in our little place we call “Down the Bayou”. While this storm has been “life altering” for our community, Bless Your Heart Nonprofit as been in action to support the place they call home. In this special bonus episode, Brennan Matherne sits down with bo...

In episode 13, Brennan Matherne visits with Chett Chiasson of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission. Chett gives us some history on Port Fourchon and the impact it has on our local community as well as our entire nation. He also provides us with an outlook for the future of the port and our area. For more information on the port, you can follow Port Fourchon on the social media platforms as well a...

In this episode, Brennan Matherne sits down with Lauren Lapeyrouse Guidry as she tells her story of overcoming obstacles that life has placed before her. From a genetic disease to parenthood, she continues to beat the odds, in true Cajun fashion. Lauren’s story will give hope to others in similar situations.  For more information on the topics discussed, please see the links below: Cystic Fib...

In this episode, Brennan Matherne sits down with Jay and Amy Trahan to discuss Bereaved Parents Awareness. Jay and Amy tragically lost their daughter Maddry Grace four days after her birth. Since then, the Trahan family has found peace and comfort with telling Maddry’s story and identified unique way to carry on their daughter’s legacy, while helping others. By doing this, they are able to help pr...

In episode ten, Jeray Jambon Jarreau fills in for Brennan Matherne to talk to Michelle and Josh Cheramie. Michelle and Josh have not only overcome mental health issues, but are advocates for mental health awareness. In their journey, the have identified ways to bring support to people that may be in need on Facebook. For more information on the resources discussed, please see the links below: Ment...

In episode nine, Jeray Jambon Jarreau fills in for Brennan Matherne and talks with David Leboeuf with Frank's Supermarket. David gives us the history of Frank's from the first day to the last day of business. He also explains how Frank's survived all those years in our community, which is still being carried on with new the owners. The DTB Podcast is presented by Bless Your Heart Nonprofit Corpora...