This week, Izzy Besselman, a sophomore on LSU's Women's Basketball team, joined Anthony on the purple couch. Following her second season making it to the final four, Besselman talks about her experience winning a national championship as a freshman. In this episode, Besselman shares her recruitment story, working with LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey, and her mindset for next season. #lsuwomensbasketball #lsu #kimmulkey

This week, CJ Daniels Jr., a transfer graduate student from Liberty University, joined Anthony on the purple couch. Following an outstanding season with 1,067 yards, Daniels entered the portal to get closer to his dream of playing in the NFL. Daniels is now playing as a wide receiver for the Tigers at LSU. In this episode, Daniels brings attention to epilepsy awareness and how his faith has led him to where he is today. Tune in to hear more about Daniels and his goals this upcoming season in...

Anthony sat down on the purple couch this week for a catch-up episode. Anthony talks about building his company by bringing people happiness and the struggles that come with success. Tune in to hear about the grand re-opening of Cards and Culture on May 11, the future of Culture Media, and a special thanks to our sponsors.

This week, Anthony Ranaudo ditched the purple couch for zoom to meet with Matt Williams, Writer for VSiN Live. They talked all things sports betting including strategies, the effects of gambling on sports and more. Tune in!

Mya Monet is the founder of Monet Wear, a streetwear brand that values authenticity and using your voice in the world. Growing up, she enjoyed making art but saw it as a hobby rather than a future career. After 3 years as a chemical engineering major, she decided that she was not passionate about what she was learning. In 2023 she started her apparel company and leaned into her true passion. Her background leading up to where she is today probably isn't what you're expecting, so tune in to...

Trey Ledbetter is the owner of Pro Dreams, an auction company providing a variety of sports memorabilia and art. Trey recently filmed The Blox, an entrepreneurial game show on Amazon created by Wes Bergmann. Trey talks about how he's partnered with the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers for many of their events, what it's like working with athletes like Dalton Hilliard, Ricky Jackson and Dylan Crews, and sheds light on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. To sum it up - he quote Mike...

Anthony Ranaudo was joined by Ali Newland, a senior outfielder on the LSU Softball team to talk about her softball career and the work it has taken to be the player she is today. Growing up in a small town outside of Atlanta, Georgia with a dad who played college baseball, she's prepared her whole life to play college softball. From college visits in middle school, going to the field to practice at 10pm when her dad got off of work, and even mock media days with her dad and brother, Ali has...

Former LSU Cheerleader Shannon Coulon and former LSU gymnast Sarah Edwards joined Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch this week to talk about life after being an LSU athlete. The two co-founded Stripes Social, which is a networking organization for LSU athletes and young professionals in Baton Rouge. They joined Dr. Amanda Ledet who is very involved in NILSU to team up and give opportunities to LSU athletes that they may not have had. This week's episode dives into fear of failure and what it...

The Savannah Bananas are on tour and they're one and only stop in a college stadium in none other than Alex Box Stadium! Of course, former LSU National Champion Anthony Ranaudo had to steal some time with Savannah Bananas Short Stop Ryan Cox. Ryan dives into how he became a Banana, what a day in the life of a Savannah Banana looks like, how the Savannah Bananas come up with their dances and some of the work that goes behind playing high-level baseball while also entertaining a huge...

Valley Vision's host Abby Alonzo joined Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch to discuss what to expect in the near future and how to overcome failure. 2023 LSU National Championship Baseball player, Cade Beloso, will join LSU Sports Reporter Abby Alonzo and former MLB player Anthony Ranaudo to host Culture Media's new show: Beyond the Box, a post-game segment for LSU Baseball that will be launching next week and continue throughout the season at Don Juan Cigar Bar and Modesto. #LSUBaseball...

https://www.hearthasnolimit.org/ Anthony Ranaudo is joined by former LSU baseball player, Cole Freeman, and his partner in business, Brenden Hitzman. Anthony, Cole, and Brenden walk through Cole's upbringing and commitment to LSU, as well as the purpose behind their clothing line Heart Has No Limit. Cole and Brenden have such solid hearts and our incredibly purpose driven in their mission to help educate and encourage communities of people who have been historically left behind. We hope...

Anthony Ranaudo goes solo this week with producer, Joe Mitchell, to talk about the LSU Women's basketball game vs South Carolina and where the LSU brand is heading. He also shows love to one of his employees, Mya Young, who started her own clothing "Monet Wear."

National Champions in Hip Hop and Third Place in Jazz, LSU Tiger Girls Jessie Mirabal, Darah Haidet, and Amani Williams join Anthony Ranaudo on this edition of The Up & In Show. Jessie and Darah talk about their experiences placing first, not only this past season, but also in 2022 with their edition of Like a Boy by Ciara. Amani speaks to what it means for her to be a sophomore on this team and what it means to be an LSU Tiger Girl. The girls talk about their time in Orlando and...

LSU Football legend, Jacob Hester, joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up & In Show to discuss what it was like to be recruited by legendary LSU and Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban, some of his favorite memories of Coach Saban, playing football in the NFL, how much the support of his wife means to him, being a media personality in todays world of social media, the state of college football, and what LSU means to the state of Louisiana. This was one of our favorite conversations and we're...

Darrick Landreneau was a student at LSU in the early 2010s when he was studying medicine while also wanting to pursue film making. He committed to recording himself every day for a number of years in order to capture enough moments from his life that would be worthy of being put into a movie. In the process, Darrick would encounter the world of MagCon and young celebrities who found starts to their career via the Vine app such as: Shawn Mendez, Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, and more. Darrick...

LSU Men's golfer, Connor Gaunt, is a transfer who has been nominated for the Fred Haskin's award. The Fred Haskin's award serves as "the heisman for golf." Connor talks about his up-bringing, his competitive nature, his relationship with his parents/belief in God that push him forward, and the opportunity he has in front of him this season. He also mentions how he would love an opportunity to play on the PGA tour, or even LIV, given the opportunity.

Brad Duncan is a friend of ours, and regular at Anthony Ranaudo's collectible store in Perkins Rowe, Cards and Culture. Brad does freelance sneaker art for many names you would likely recognize such as Brian Kelly, Gordon McKernan, Alex Bregman, Jack Bech, and more. He talks about how he was commissioned for an order of 70 original pairs of Air Jordan's for the Gordon McKernan law firm, how he was selected to create Joe Burrow's cleats for the Bengals Monday Night Football game against the...

Heather Bush is the owner of F45 in City Square, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. F45 is a fitness studio dedicated to functional, 45 minute workouts designed to work the full body. Using a combination of metabolic and strength formats, these workouts are class-led and prepare you to take on anything. Heather also started bush-photography in 1999. It has been a steadfast part of her life, part time while having kids, full time while raising kids, now part time again. She loves capturing true...

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Cali Kilo is a content creator, rapper and director from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She joins Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch for the second time since her career has advanced. She works as a videographer and producer for Flau'Jae Johnson and LSU Women's Basketball. She's made appearances on prominent rap radio stations and podcasts, like Trsh Magazine. She's collaborated with rappers like Erica Banks, Fredo Bang, Rip Relly and more. Cali Kilo shares some VERY interesting stories, talks...

Whit Weeks, freshman linebacker for LSU Football, joined Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch for this week's episode of The Up & In Show. Whit Weeks, along with Omar Speights, Greg Penn Jr. and Harold Perkins Jr., has been a huge help for the LSU defense this season. Weeks shares how his freshman year at LSU has gone, what it's like to play on a team with his brother and how he enjoys playing for head coach Brian Kelly. Weeks also shares how his recruiting journey went, including a hog...

This episode is sponsored by Rejuvime Medical. Rejuvime offer Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Testosterone replacement therapy, human growth hormone supplementation, blood testing, and cosmetic injectables. Visit them at their Baton Rouge, Metairie, Slidell, Shreveport, or Houma locations for your initial blood work session; or give them a call at (866)329-8191. Trey Gallman is a country music artist from Louisiana, who is currently living in here Nashville, Tennessee. Trey has a...

Bradyn Swinson is a Redshirt Junior for the LSU Tigers football team, who transferred from The Oregon Ducks this past off-season. Bradyn joined Anthony Ranaudo for this week's edition of The Up & In Show to talk about how a kid from Georgia chose to go to school in Eugene, Oregon and the transfer back to the south to play football at LSU, in Baton Rouge. He also speaks about his relationship with his father and how his dad played a pivotal role in his recruitment process. Bradyn also...

Jurnee Robinson, LSU Volleyball outside hitter joined Anthony Ranaudo to talk about her freshman year at LSU, how she got into volleyball and her goals of landing NIL deals and becoming an All-American. Robinson is already making a statement on the team, leading the team in plenty of stat lines. In 11 matches, Robinson has posted 172 kills, 52 digs, 5 solo blocks, 19 assisted blocks and a hitting percentage of 0.295. After losing the SEC opener to Kentucky last Friday, Robinson and the Tigers...