On December 2, 2023, Bless Your Heart Nonprofit, along with Lafourche Parish Fire District 3 and Cheramie Farms, hosted the annual Community Christmas Party at the Cut Off Youth Center. While the kids were waiting to take pictures with Santa, Mrs. Clause, and the Grinch, we took the opportunity to ask them some holiday related, rapid fire questions. Take a listen you may hear some familiar little voices! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dtb-podcast/support

There is one person in the South Lafourche community that can say that they are a military veteran, a teacher, a principal, a coach, a sports broadcaster, and a radio talk show host. That person is none other than Ken Friedlander and, in this episode, we talk to Ken about his past roles in the community and what he is doing after retirement. The DTB Podcast is presented by Bless Your Heart Nonprofit Corporation. For more information on Bless Your Heart Nonprofit, you can follow us at: ...

The Cut Off Youth Center is a well-known establishment down the bayou and is home to the Hurricane Fest, SL Biddy, Hurricane Swim Team, and many other teams and activities. It also seems to be the home of a few other things on the spooky side. We definitely have our fair share of stories and folklore down here, but today we will dive into the paranormal happenings at this establishment. Go to Facebook and follow the Cut Off Youth Center to see what’s going on and upcoming events. The DTB...

The SLHS Project Graduation board members are hosting a shrimp boil fundraiser on November 5th, 2023. The proceeds from this event will support the Project Graduation event for the 2024 seniors at the end of the school year. To find out more about SLHS Project graduation, you can follow them at www.facebook.com/slhspg. To purchase tickets to the shrimp boil or make a donation to SLHS Project Graduation, go to their site at https://givebutter.com/slhspg. The DTB Podcast is presented by...

You see them on Friday nights supporting the fighting Tarpons and marching up and down LA1 during Mardi Gras, but the South Lafourche Band does so much more. In this episode we meet with Randy Chiasson, South Lafourche Band Director, and Friends of Tarpon Pride board members Scotty Trosclair and Reggie Legendre, to tell us all about the Pride of South Lafourche Marching Tarpon Band. You can follow the SLHS Tarpon Band on Facebook at “Pride of South Lafourche Marching Tarpon Band”. The DTB...

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and Moms of Hope of the Bayou Region is doing their part to bring awareness and support to our community. On October 15th, join Moms of Hope at Peltier Park in Thibodaux for their Infant Loss Awareness Day to honor all the babies taken too soon! Also, they will be celebrating 5 years of being established and providing support to the women of our community. To find out more about this event, go to their Facebook page at...

Her father captured the spirit of the bayou through photography, painting, and even some carving. At a very young age, an artistic seed was planted, and it was not until her retirement years that she really found her artistic calling. In this episode, we talk to Lilly Collins Riera, a Golden Meadow native, who has found a way to revive old memories by bringing her painting talents and passion for antiques together, to tell a story for her customers. You can find Lilly and her Mumsie’s Cottage...

On Saturday, Aug 26th, 2023, the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport will be hosting its inaugural Playhouse Arts Market from 2-8 p.m.! It will be a day full of arts and crafts vendors, music, food, drinks, cornhole and children's activities, while celebrating the rebirth of this iconic facility! For more information on the Bayou Playhouse or the Playhouse Arts Market, visit their Facebook page at @bayouplayhouse or their website at https://www.mainstagemarket.com/. --- Support this podcast:...

Beau and Michelle Brooks are practicing attorneys in Thibodaux, LA, and parents to three amazing children. After having two girls, the Brooks family found out that they were going to have a boy. Beau had dreams of what life would be with a son. He would be able to hunt and fish with him, watch him play sports, have someone carry on the family name, etc. He had dreamed for so long about having a son and that dream was coming true. On November 18, 2015, Beau and Michelle’s son came, but it was...

In 2018, Nicole and Darby Bourgeois experienced the worst thing to ever happen to parents, when they lost their son Riley John. Riley Bourgeois was a two year old, energetic child, that lost his life due to drowning. His physical time on Earth may have been short, but Riley is still impacting lives today and will continue for many more years to come! In this episode, Brennan talks to Riley’s parents, Nicole and Darby, about Riley’s story, how his life is impacting others, and what they are...

At a young age, we dream of what our adult lives will become. Many times, there are bumps in the road that may steer us away from those dreams, while a few of us are lucky enough to end up living the dreams out. In this episode, we talk to someone that was able to achieve his dream. Hick Cheramie, a local oilfield worker and actor, sits down with us to tell us his story of the bumps in the road, to the bright lights. To find out more about Hick or follow him on social media, see the links...

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 research to improve transplant outcomes, provide support and resources for patients, and partner...

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 one of the brains behind the famous Four Horsemen Tackle. Jeray Jambon Jarreau fills in for...

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 coastal erosion. In this episode, Brennan Matherne sits down with recently retired General Manager,...

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 Children's Parade and live music from Nonc Nu & the Wild Matous. Tickets are $10 and gets you 5...

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?". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-dtb-podcast/support

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 draft report. These days, you can hear Mike every afternoon on WWL Radio giving his expert analysis...

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 on over to www.creoleclassic.com to get registered today! Sponsorship opportunities are still...

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 years, they have had to respond to major incidents that drew national attention and have done so just...

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 fisherman have been pulling the Blue Crab from these waterways and their catch being sold all over...

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 their culture and their family. The art of preparing our type cuisine is usually handed down...

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, now Dr. Lindsay Lasseigne, has taken her talents home and is one of two neurosurgeons at...

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 – 17thJudicial District, Division A --- Support this podcast:...

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 chat with Bryce and Meagan Cheramie, owners and farm hands of Cheramie Farms. Located in Cut...