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Step into the world of modern shoe cobbling with Micah Smith, the man behind KIXXSOCLEAN, as he takes us through his entrepreneurial journey. From pandemic beginnings to a thriving storefront, discover how Micah's unique blend of traditional shoe cobbling and modern sneaker culture revitalizes cherished footwear.  

Micah is incredible at what he does and we wanted to spotlight another talented owner and proprietor of a local sm...

In our latest episode, we're breaking bread with Anthony Cortello, the new co-owner of Mid City Pizza, to discuss how he's firing up the ovens and infusing his New York City culinary skills into every slice they’ll be serving New Orleans. We tried the pizza for one of our pizza reviews on YouTube and wanted to bring him on to learn more about their plans and how they’re helping elevate the pizza scene in the city. You&apo...

Louisiana is known for its tremendous cuisine, but today’s episode will spotlight a barbecue team that’s helping save lives through their cooking. The Swine Krewe is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans that helps raise money for children battling brain cancer across the country. Every dollar they raise helps advance the Hogs for a Cause fundraising mission, and we want to tell you all about the work they’re doing in this ...

Every good leader is always looking for ways to improve personally and professionally, and we love using this platform to provide opportunities to grow these skills. 

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Claire Chandler, a leadership coach and consultant with Talent Boost, who brings a wealth of knowledge on the unique challenges leaders face at the helm of their organizations. Throughout this episode, Claire helps us unpack the...

No matter what line of work you’re in or what level of employee you are, leadership will always be valued but it’s not easily achieved. Today’s guest is a business coach who has direct and honest conversations with business leaders all the time about how they can get better.  

 Join us to hear more about the complexities of leadership that artfully blends empirical strategies with the intuitive touch necessary for compelling guidanc...

Can the spirit of Mardi Gras embrace an environmentally sustainable future? We sat down with Brett Davis, Founding Director of Grounds Krewe, to unravel the enigma of Mardi Gras' environmental footprint. Our chat uncovers the staggering waste from the festivities and examines how this incredible event generates nearly 3 million pounds of waste in the streets.

With Brett's expert insight, we scrutinize the comple...

Join us on a rollercoaster ride through the world's strangest happenings in our Weird Circle News segment, where we explore the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright unbelievable. From an Italian court's eviction of two grown sons to the unexpected outcome of a football game following the ejection of a fan in a penis costume, we're discussing some of the craziest stories that caught our attention recently. Don&ap...

If you’re into Louisiana’s history, culture, and folklore, you’ll want to checkout our guest today, Kyle Crosby, the founder of Louisiana Dread. If you haven’t seen any of their productions before, they are a history company with a very active following on social media and YouTube, but more importantly, they produce some incredibly information content related to the state of Louisiana and its history.  

You might think you know a lo...

Today we welcome on Phil and Renee Piediscalzo, owners of Orleans Shoe Co., to hear about their journey of starting and growing their independent shoe business. They have become good friends of ours and we love spotlighting great local business owners and great families, which they are both. 

We’ll discuss the challenges they’ve faced, the importance of adapting to local markets, and the lessons they learned along the way. We’ll als...

Two huge legal cases have captured the attention of David and Brad, and that gives us the perfect chance to dive into the fascinating and complex world of technology, antitrust laws, and high-profile financial scandals. Both guys will weigh in on the antitrust actions filed against Google along with the incredible story of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried.

We start off by examining the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Google, pointing out...

Today we want to spend some time on a serious problem for homeowners and business owners in the state of Louisiana, and that’s the current insurance market. Listen in as we take you through the complexities and recent developments dealing with insurance in the state. With skyrocketing premiums and claiming challenges, we examine the issues surrounding the retreat of insurance companies from Louisiana due to high costs associated wi...

Today’s guest is someone we respect greatly and have really looked up to as we’ve gotten to know her more and more over the years. Voris Vigee is the president and CEO of Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana and someone who has been serving New Orleans and the state for decades.  

In this episode, we’ll spend time talking with Voris about her background in philanthropy and why she was called to served many years ago. ...

Are you ready to take a journey through the landscape of business success and the intriguing world of alien conspiracy theories? Then buckle up, because we’re on both ends of the spectrum for this episode.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:27 – David’s love for Shark Tank

2:23 – 7 tips for business success

4:35 – Business lesson: stay in the game 

13:53 – What conspiracy theory do we believe is 100%...

The old saying about finding something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life applies perfectly to our guest today. Ross Thevenot is a co-founder of the fast-rising Boot Krewe Media, which has grown from a passion project to a well-known digital media company serving sports fans in New Orleans. 

There’s a lot to learn from Ross and Boot Krewe beyond sports. We’ll discuss some challenges all small businesses face like stan...

Today we’re excited to welcome on a good friend and someone who’s making a big impact on the healthcare system in Louisiana. Tracey Moffatt, MHA, BSN is the System Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Vice President for Quality at Ochsner Health (OH) headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and she’s joining us to talk about her compelling career progression from a bedside nurse to a key healthcare leader.  

We can’t overstate the import...

We’re pushing through the peak of the summer heat and it’s wearing on us like it does everyone else in New Orleans. So much so that we’re going to talk about it on the show today along with the big uptick in new home construction.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:27 – Navigating this heat wave

3:09 – The government’s plan to block the sun 

6:46 – Favorite summer destination 

7:57 – New home constru...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting the charismatic and multi-talented Steve Rehage, founder of Rehage Entertainment. From his formidable days as a football player at LSU, his career in the NFL, to his successful transition into the music industry, Steve’s story is a compelling one that’s rooted right here in New Orleans. 

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:43 – Steve’s upbringing in N...

Each of us faces that daily struggle of balancing work and family while trying to find time to address our health and fitness needs. It’s often easier to learn to live with the pain rather than taking the time to find someone who can help you.  

That’s why we wanted to bring on a good friend of ours to address a problem that needs improvement. Blake Barbera, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, is a Thibodaux native and the owner and founder of Evolv...

Join us on this episode as we navigate through the complex and intriguing world of golf and law, with our senior litigation attorney, Caitlin Carrigan. Listen in as we dissect the ongoing battle between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, touching on Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund's involvement in the mix. Plus, we'll sound off on the recent controversy surrounding Lululemon’s stringent theft policy.

Please m...