The Grant O Show Podcast

On Episode 31 of The Grant O Show, Dr. Channing Parfait joins us to discuss the journey that led to his current role as Department Head of Teacher Education at Nicholls State University as well as what inspired him to start his own tutoring center, Propel Learning. Additionally, we chat Louisiana King Cake Festival and the Lafourche Education Foundation as well as his involvement with United Houma...

On Episode 30 of The Grant O Show, Head Baseball Coach at Nicholls State University, Coach Brent Haring, joins us to discuss his coaching journey thus far as well as everything Nicholls Baseball! Enjoy! Follow Nicholls Baseball on social media: ⁠ Facebook⁠ ⁠ Instagram ⁠ X (Twitter)⁠ To learn more about Nicholls Baseball including team roster and game schedule, ⁠⁠ click here ⁠⁠! To join the Nicholl...

On Episode 29 of The Grant O Show, Elizabeth Cotter, Owner of Spoonbill Coffee Roasters, joins us to discuss her journey as a small business owner, the uniqueness of the specialty coffee, the coffee roasting process, and much more! Enjoy! Follow Spoonbill Coffee Roasters on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Instagram For more information on Spoonbill Coffee Roasters, ⁠⁠click here ⁠⁠! For more informati...

On Episode 28 of The Grant O Show, Dr. Gary LaFleur, Professor & Assistant Dean of the College of Sciences & Technology at Nicholls State University, joins us to discuss his journey into academia, the Center for Bayou Studies at Nicholls, and preserving our Cajun culture! Enjoy! Follow the Center for Bayou Studies on social media: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Facebook For more information on the Center for Bayou Studies...

On Episode 27 of The Grant O Show, Registered Dietitian and Owner of Lifted Nutrition & Fitness, Ryan Orgeron II, joins us to discuss his career as a Registered Dietitian and business owner and what inspired him to eventually open Lifted Nutrition & Fitness! Enjoy! Follow Lifted Nutrition & Fitness on social media: ⁠ Facebook Instagram For more information on Lifted Nutrition & Fitness, click here...

On Episode 26 of The Grant O Show, Father Andre' Melancon joins us to discuss his vocation story and priesthood journey thus far as well as Advent & Christmas! Enjoy! Follow the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux on social media: Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube For more information on the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and church parishes, ⁠⁠⁠ click here ⁠! For more information on the Bayou Region Incu...

On Episode 25 of The Grant O Show, Danny Bourg joins us to discuss his road to redemption and what he’s doing to help mitigate the amount of debris on our roadways to make for a safer place for motorists. Enjoy! For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠The Grant O Show⁠ ! _______________________________...

On Episode 24 of The Grant O Show, Bart Folse joins us to discuss his role at Bayou Bend Health System as well as his hot sauce business, Folse Alarm Fire Co. This one brings the heat! Enjoy! Follow Bayou Bend Health System on social media: ⁠Facebook Follow Folse Alarm Fire Co. on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok For more information on Bayou Bend Health System, ⁠⁠⁠click here ! For more in...

On Episode 23 of The Grant O Show, Nicole Davis joins us to discuss social media and content management, developing engaging and relevant content, and her time with Explore Houma! Enjoy! Follow Explore Houma on social media: Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube For more information on Explore Houma, ⁠⁠ click here ! For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On Episode 22 of The Grant O Show, the tables are turned as friends and former guests of the show ask me questions! Get to know a little bit about me on this solo episode! Enjoy! If you'd like to donate to The Grant O Show Birthday Fundraiser for Children's Hospital of New Orleans, ⁠click here⁠ ! For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylo...

On Episode 21 of The Grant O Show, Head Football Coach at Nicholls State University, Coach Tim Rebowe, joins us to discuss his coaching journey thus far as well as everything Nicholls Football! Enjoy! Follow Nicholls Football on social media: Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) To learn more about Nicholls Football including team roster and game schedule, ⁠ click here ⁠! To join the Huddle Up! Club, ⁠c...

On Episode 20 of The Grant O Show, Louisiana's Rockin' Fiddler, Waylon Thibodeaux, joins us to discuss his early musical influences and what drew him to the fiddle, important steps to preserving Cajun music and culture for future generations, and what he hopes to achieve with his music in the coming years! Enjoy! Follow Waylon Thibodeaux on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ Listen to Waylon Thi...

On Episode 19 of The Grant O Show, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Nicholls State University, Coach Justin Payne, joins us to discuss his coaching journey thus far as well as everything Nicholls Women's Basketball! Enjoy! Follow Nicholls Women's Basketball on social media: Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) To learn more about Nicholls Women's Basketball including team roster and game schedule, click...

On Episode 18 of The Grant O Show, local artist and carver of paint, Stacey Fabre, joins us to share her powerful story of struggle and perseverance which has shaped her artistic journey thus far! We also discuss what initially drew her to the unique medium of paint carving. Enjoy! Follow Stacey Fabre Impasto Artist Studio on social media: Facebook Instagram To learn more about Stacey Fabre, ⁠ cli...

On Episode 17 of The Grant O Show, Everybody's Favorite Twins, Cherry & Sherry Wilmore, joins us to share their unique journey from Louisiana’s foster care system to becoming advocates for resilience, education, and self-sufficiency. We also discuss their non-profit organization, CHeriSH Times Two, which helps supports individuals through life transitions. Additionally, we talk about Twin Fest Lou...

On Episode 16 of The Grant O Show, Graphic/Web Designer and Owner of Gravois Graphics, David Gravois, joins us to discuss how Gravois Graphics came to be and what motivated him to start his own business. Enjoy! Follow Gravois Graphics on social media: Facebook Instagram To learn more about Gravois Graphics, click here ! For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !...

On Episode 15 of The Grant O Show, Marcus Robertson joins us to discuss his journey that has taken him from Thibodaux, Louisiana to Madrid, Spain. We’re also chatting about his photography business and work in cybersecurity as well as his time in France this past summer at the Olympics! Enjoy! Follow Marcus Robertson on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠ For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ...

On Episode 14 of The Grant O Show, Michael "Big Mike" Lewis, Pitmaster and Owner of Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse, joins us to discuss the growth of the business over the years, maintaining consistency, new items added to the menu, and the future! Enjoy! Follow Big Mike's BBQ Smokehouse on social media: Facebook (Thibodaux Location) Facebook (Houma Location) Instagram To learn more about Big Mike's BB...

On Episode 13 of The Grant O Show, The Cajun Ninja, Jason Derouen, joins us to discuss how he became known as The Cajun Ninja, favorite recipes and traditional Cajun dishes, and staying authentic to oneself while growing a brand. Enjoy! Follow The Cajun Ninja on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Twitter (X)⁠ ⁠Pinterest⁠ To learn more about The Cajun Ninja, ⁠click here⁠ ! For...

On Episode 12 of The Grant O Show, Director of Alumni Affairs at Nicholls State University, Paige Pierce, joins us to discuss her first year as Director of Alumni Affairs, her involvement at Nicholls during her years as a student, membership benefits, and more! Enjoy! Follow the Nicholls Alumni Federation on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) LinkedIn To learn more about the Nicholls Sta...

On Episode 11 of The Grant O Show, Bryan McGehee, Co-Founder and CEO of GATR Coolers, joins us to discuss how the company came to be as well as GATR Coolers' continued growth over the years. Enjoy! Follow GATR Coolers on social media: Facebook Instagram To learn more about GATR Coolers, click here ! For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator,  click here ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connec...

On Episode 10 of The Grant O Show, Lisa Kliebert, Executive Director of the Bayou Region Incubator, joins us to discuss her personal and professional journey thus far as well as all things BRI. Enjoy! Follow the Bayou Region Incubator on social media: Facebook Twitter (X) For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator,  ⁠click here⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠The Grant O...

On Episode 9 of The Grant O Show, Danielle Stein, Executive Director of Thibodaux Main Street, Inc. joins us to discuss her journey leading up to becoming the Executive Director, and of course, all things Thibodaux Main Street! Enjoy! Follow Thibodaux Main Street, Inc. on social media: Facebook Instagram To learn more about Thibodaux Main Street, Inc., upcoming events, sponsorship information, etc...

On Episode 8 of The Grant O Show, Rafe Blades & Ben Gros join us to discuss their experience competing in multiple physical challenges together as well as organizing the Bayou Endurance Challenge, a 50-mile ultramarathon race that raised money for the American Cancer Society. Enjoy! For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, click here ⁠⁠⁠ ! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠...

On Episode 7 of The Grant O Show, the "King of the Bayou" and Owner of Zam's Swamp Tours, Zamariah "ZZ" Loupe, joins us to discuss what inspired him to carry on his family's business, his experience working in the wrestling and sports entertainment industry, Hurricane Ida, and how coastal erosion is effecting the wetland wildlife. Enjoy! Follow ZZ on social media: Instagram⁠ To learn more about Za...