Tigs Bits Podcast

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/

They dipped out of Memphis and dove straight into bayou life. Amanda and Nathan from Travel Da Boot joined me to talk about their journey, local fests, and the grind behind growing a brand. Louisiana living at its finest, with a few spicy takes along the way!👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! FOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

We take an inside look at the story behind SEC Unfiltered and its founder, Chris Phillips. We’ll talk about his journey, the grind of building a sports brand, and his unfiltered take on the SEC season ahead.

Southern cooking, viral recipes, and creator life — Rachel Felder shares how she went from home cook to online sensation. We talk trolls, burnout, family, and why she refuses to quit.

Blasi returns to break down the Brooke Hogan bombshell that vindicated Bubba the Love Sponge. We dive into the stolen tape saga, Hogan’s silence, and why this moment changes everything for the Bubba Army.

Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Chuck Mangione — we lost them all in one brutal stretch. We react to these 80s and 90s icons, plus Operation Pigmentation drama and a wild fan story. In this episode, we look back on the legends who shaped our childhoods and ask: what’s happening to the icons we grew up with?

The Stirrin’ The Pot Podcast crew joins Tigs to break down the wild world of food competitions—from judging disasters to gumbo disrespect. They share stories from Houston to Louisiana, including how a world champion gumbo got a “1” for texture. We dive into heat vs. spice, palate bias, and what makes judging fair. If you’ve ever entered a cookoff or love Southern food debates, this is the one to w...

Tiggy & The Handler reunite with a loaded episode: Bubba the Love Sponge shares a surprising update on Hulk Hogan’s condition, sparking questions about what’s really going on behind the scenes. Blasi resurfaces in the chat—and might be ready for a comeback apperance soon! JR reflects on life on the road, fake Alfredo, and why some Southern foods just ain’t it. Plus: celebrity culture overload,...

He doesn't dance in the streets—but he films the people who do. In this episode, I sit down with the man behind some of Louisiana's most viral videos: Mr. John Weatherall. We talk about the unexpected rise of his internet fame, the King Cake Festival, working behind the camera at Mardi Gras parades, and the viral dance and song that bear his name. From quiet creator to cultural icon, this is the s...

Tiggy & The Handler return after a wild stretch of adulting with real talk, big laughs, and some breaking Bubba Army news—is Bubba retiring? We cover everything from Lil Wayne’s disappointing Carter 6 album to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson’s passing, the power of the pause in comedy, wild Georgia tailgate stories, and even the Goodnight Bro trend. Plus: we launch two new segments—Random Rando...

I’m back with stories from a wild summer road trip—2,700 miles through Omaha, Fayetteville, Devil’s Den, and Houston. I talk about why we took the trip, a viral troll video that blew up in Arkansas, swimming in waterfalls, seeing LSU win it all, and what’s next for the show. I also give a quick update on my dad and reflect on what really matters.

She didn’t wait for perfect — she just hit record. In this episode, I sit down with Terin Gary (aka Traveling with Terin ) to talk about how one moment at a bachelorette party changed everything. From making food videos in Louisiana to getting a comment from Randy Travis himself, Terin breaks down her journey, mindset, and the grind of content creation. We talk travel, culture, ghost stories, edit...

This is our brand-new Bubba Army Exclusive show where we break down what’s going on across the Bubba universe—and let that take us wherever it takes us. In this one we are talking wild tour stories, AI-written wrestling songs, rotisserie squirrels, duck poppers, possum chili, and whatever else falls out of our mouths. It’s raw, Southern, a little off the rails… and exactly what it’s supposed to be...

Caleb Bryan joins the show to talk about how he went from reviewing restaurants to organizing two of the wildest grassroots food events in Louisiana — the Cajun Burger Cookoff and the upcoming Cajun Taco Cookoff . We get into the real work behind building these events, what it takes to rally a community, lessons learned the hard way, and why he keeps doing it even when the money ain’t the goal. Wh...

WWE pulled WrestleMania 42 from New Orleans, AI girlfriends are becoming a thing, and Kingsford dropped BEER-INFUSED charcoal?! Tigs dives into the chaos, questions the future of love and music, and kicks off BBQ season. FOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

JD Marsh is back and knocking on the door of the elusive Tigs Bits Five-Timers Club. We catch up on his journey from chili cookoffs to catering MLB teams, the new Pantano BBQ rub line, and what sets South Texas flavor apart. We also dive into Turnpike Troubadours, cooking waist-deep in the ocean, and why brisket ain’t what it used to be. Plus: underrated concert venues, low-sodium boil secrets, an...

From a frozen field in Louisiana, to texting Stone Cold; The story of how Tater went from playing college baseball to a career as a Tour Manager. Currently Tour Manager for Big and Rich, Chris Tate sits down to give us his story and his long standing connections with J.R..

T-Bob’s headed to Barstool, a pro fisherman ordered a pizza mid-tournament, and someone boiled ravioli with crawfish. I cut the fat and left in the chaos.

Metallica just shook Lane Stadium, GTA VI’s Vice City is heating up, and NASA says we’re slowly running out of oxygen? Tonight we break it all down—from rock anthems to Rockstar Games to Earth’s quiet expiration date.

JR catches up with fellow Tour Manager and Alabama Brother Boyd Causey. Boyd has toured with artists of several different styles and has some great insight what it takes to make it on the road. He is currently TM for Chase Mathew but has worked in the past with Clay Walker, Chris Janson and Morgan Wade. Tune in for a behind the scenes look at how he got to where is and some great memories he made...