Third Coast Podcast

On this episode of Third Coast Podcast, Joseph Dewayne Willis caught up with Glen "Stormin" Norman Jr. for a conversation that goes far beyond fitness and the octagon. In recognition of Juneteenth, We discusses the significance of the holiday. Highlighting the long road to freedom and equality in America. We dive into Glen’s passion for personal training and entrepreneurship. Glen breakd...

Joe travels out of town to sit down with filmmaker Avai D'Amico and Mitch Laing for a conversation about filmmaking, creativity, and the future of the industry. Avai shares her experiences working in the Texas film scene and offers insight into the challenges Avai talks about the rewards of bringing stories to life on screen. Mitch provides an update on the upcoming BCU installment, Rules That...

On this week's show, Joe sat down with Lightning Larry Martin III. Larry shares the journey that led him into the wrestling business and explains how his love for pro wrestling started at a young age. He always wanted to be more than just someone in the crowd. Dreaming of one day becoming part of the action and entertainment side of the industry. Larry talks about the inspirations that helped...

On this week's episode, Joe and Kobi sit down with Mitch and Sherina from Open Heart Productions for a deep dive into the world of independent filmmaking. Mitch breaks down his vision for a ten film series under the BCU in collaboration with Green Apple Productions. Micth gives us a look at the bigger picture behind the scenes. The crew reflects on the journey from filming The Rake Investigati...

On this week's show, Joe and Kobi bring a little extra to the table. The guys dive into the many different styles of boiling crawfish, sharing their favorite methods, hacks for making your boil spicier, and tips on how to get every last bit of meat out the craw. Kobi talks about his first experience riding B.A R.T. (Bay Area Rapid Transit) in San Francisco. Joe shares stories from cooking duri...

On this week’s episode, Joe sits down with Aaron Simon from Train Wreck Method for a wide-ranging conversation that goes off the rails in the best way possible. They dive into the band’s recent shows across Louisiana, the new material they’ve been working on, and the wildest thing Aaron has ever witnessed at a live event. The conversation takes a turn into the origins of Bitcoin, the growing buzz...

On this week's show Joe sits down with Kalvin Hackney, professional MMA fighter and owner of Hackney Fitness & MMA, for a deep conversation about his fighting career and the journey that led him to build his own gym. Ralph shares what it was like training under Kalvin for his first MMA fight and the discipline it took to prepare for competition. Kalvin breaks down what truly sets Hackney F...

On this week's show, Joe traveled to Hackney Fitness & MMA to sit down with Darrian Hayes and Owen Elkins for conversation centered around training, fighting, and growth. The group dives into their recent fights and lessons learned inside the cage. We talk about those experiences shaping the way they coach others in the gym. Owen breaks down how the nickname “Silverback” came to be. We dis...

On this week's show, Joe and Kobi were joined by Ben Jones for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in community and personal growth. Ben broke down the community projects he’s been involved with around Oakdale and what giving back really means to him. We also talked about his recent trip to Mississippi deer hunting and sharing stories from the woods. We elboate on how hunting has become a perso...

 On this week's show, Joe is joined with Andrew Griggs, a longtime Louisiana MMA figure with over 20 years of experience covering the local fight scene through in-depth interviews, photography, and video work. We broke down how his passion for MMA started after earning his black belt and how that love for the sport turned into documenting fighters and their journeys inside and outside the cage...

On this week's show, Joe and Kobi reflect on 20 years of friendship built on long road trips, small town memories, and plenty of questionable teenage decisions. They swap stories from their younger days, laugh through the chaos, and talk about how those experiences shaped their bond. The conversation also dives into their favorite podcast recordings over the years, behind the scenes moments, a...

On this week's show,  Joe is joined with Charles, for one of the most personal conversations we’ve had on the show. We opened things up with a little New Orleans Saints football to get the ball rolling before diving deep into what it was like for him becoming a father all those years ago. He opened up about growing up in Oakdale before cell phones. Charles descried drive-in movies, packed arcades,...

From the rodeo grounds to the grind it takes to stay competitive, this week Joe was joined by Sage and Joshua from Lafayette. Sage is a competitive barrel racer who broke down everything from personal training to how she conditions and trains her horses for high-level competition. We talked about traveling to different rodeos across Louisiana and beyond. Sage breaks down the struggles that come wi...

On this week's episode, Joe is joined with Waylon Bailey for a wide ranging conversation that blends martial arts, family, and the hoilday season. We break down the differences and similarities between Jujutsu and TACT. We diving into injuries, knockouts, pressure points, and the conditioning it takes to perform at a high level. We also laugh about how wild winter weather can get in Louisiana. We...

On this week's episode, Joe and Kobi reunite on the mic for the first time in six months and the energy comes back instantly. We kick things off by talking about how the U.S. stopped printing the penny and into how its value might change over time. We also break down the viral “6–7” trend and how it originally came from a basketball interview. We also take some time to share our personal favor...

On this week's show, Joe sits down with Louisiana actor Hick Cheramie to talk about his journey from lower Lafourche Parish to working on major film and TV sets across the country. Hick shares what it was really like on set for projects like Emancipation, Mayfair Witches, The Family Business: New Orleans, Money Plane, and more. Hick’s breaks down the roles he’s played and unexpected moments th...

In this episode, Joe sits down with Lake Charles comedian Jay Moody to dive into his unique approach to stand-up and his signature style, “stoner swamp comedy.” Jay shares how he develops new material, his writing process, and how he keeps his sets fresh. The conversation also takes a musical turn as Jay talks about his lifelong passion for playing bass and electric guitar—something he’s been doin...

On this week show, Joe is joined with Dustin Davison Jr. and Shaine Ferrier for a laid-back and heartfelt conversation. Dustin opens up about carrying on his late brother’s Jake's legacy through the Canceling Flights clothing line. He talks about how the brand has grown and all the different styles plus merchandise they offer. The group dives into talks about cooking, hunting, fighting, and bl...

In this episode, Joe is joined with Lafayette MMA fighter Joshua Dunbar. Joshua shares how he first got into mixed martial arts, the grind of training across multiple weight classes. He breaks down what it takes to stay sharp both in and out of the cage. He also talks about his role as a coach at Flash MMA, where he’s helping train and inspire the next wave of Louisiana fighters. From local shows...

Recorded live at Fête Du Void in Oakdale, Louisiana, Joe is joined with New Orleans based DJ Stemmily. She talks about her journey through the Louisiana electronic music scene. She shares her experiences performing at The Void multiple times and how this year’s Skidder Stage stood out as a wonderful production. Stemmily reflects on the beginnings of her DJ style and how she developed a sound that...

Recorded live at Fête Du Void, Joe sits down with The Quadroholics. The trio is composed of Billy, Hayden, and Colton celebrating ten years of making music together. The group talks about how it all began with a birthday party set that sparked a decade of creativity, experimentation, and late-night sessions. They share stories about their favorite performances, the evolution of their sound, and th...

Recorded late at night during the Void, New Orleans based hip-hop artist Alfred Banks and Joe has a quick conversation 30 minutes before his set. Alfred talks about the power of honesty and vulnerable in his lyric. Alfred reflects on the live performance that have left a lasting impact. Alfred shares what keeps him grounded and driven as he looks ahead to his upcoming performances.

Recorded live at Fête Du Void in Oakdale, Louisiana. In this episode Joe welcomes, New Orleans comedian JQ Palms. JQ shares how attending a friend’s improv comedy show inspired her to grab the mic for herself. We talk about the unique flavor of the Nola comedy scene and how it compares to bigger cities. Though laughter and memories, JQ gives a nod to the family who inspired her journey. It’s a rea...

Recorded live from Vendor Row at Fête Du Void in Oakdal, Louisiana. Joe sits down with Elle H., a creative force with her hands in everything from late-night eats to the Lafayette arts scene. Elle shares the story behind her legendary Late Night Grilled Cheese at void. which was born from a love of good food and the need for something affordable after hours. The conversation dives into her work wi...

On this Episode, Joe is joined with Louisiana DJ and guitarist Two-Tone Merigold. He is  still mixing killer beats with live guitar and a mind blowing performance. Last time, we talked about gear, touring, and the science behind his sound. This time, we dig deeper into everything that goes into his musical journey. What has changed in his live performance. What lessons was learned over the past ye...