The EAT THE BOOT Podcast

Episode 82 

“Merendipitous”

w/Meredith and Tommy Wiggins and a surprise guest!

@ Dave’s Hot Chicken (Denham)

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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Episode 81

“Full Circle”

w/ Albina Brahimi

@ Jabby’s Pizza

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Season in the Abyss:

"4 Shots of Espresso"

w/ The Taste Bros., Chad & Chase

@ Cheba Hut

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Season in the Abyss:

"Let Us Feed You"

w/ Chef Sarthak Samantray @ LUFU Nola

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Season in the Abyss:

“Gravy is Free”

w/ Nate Barfield @ Hot Stuff

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ETB POD 2025: Year End Wrap

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The Offseason Continued:

“5 Dollar Tweas”

w/ Shannon & Jason Lopez

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The Offseason Continued:

“Bricked Up On a Tuesday”

on-site @ Bayes Oyster Bar 

w/ Ricky Volland

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The Offseason Continued:

“The Boss Baby”

on-site @ Our Mom’s BR

w/ JP Ngo & Trent Fresina

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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The Offseason Continued:

“You Ain’t Never Had a Lettuce Burn, Have You?”

on-site @ Restaurant 1796

w/ Morgan Moss & Nick Kent

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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The Offseason Continued:

“LRA Kinda Live: Pt. 2”

on-site @ the LRA 2025 Expo

w/ Brad Watts

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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The Offseason Continued:

“LRA Kinda Live: Pt. 1”

on-site @ the LRA 2025 Expo

w/ Mark Latter

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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The Offseason Continued:

“Meat-Mashed Potatoes”

on-site @ Randolph’s Restaurant

@ Nottoway w/Matthew Morgan

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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The Offseason Continued:

“Bow to the Oven”

on-site @ St. Bruno Bread Co.

w/ Steven Gottfried

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The Offseason Continued:

“Brave or Crazy?”

on-site @ Beausoleil 

w/ Lucas Mulbert, Stick Newchurch, Scott Gautreaux & Jordan Snyder

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Coming atcha from the space between seasons;

"Sipped Up"

on-site @ Mestizo

w/ Jim, Kendra and Y'zell

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Season 4, Episode 10; "Hate to Eat and Run" 

on-site @ Tiger Pho w/ Bradyreviews225

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Season 4, Episode 9; "7 out of 6" 

On-site @ Elsie's Plate & Pie w/ Paul Dupré

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Season 4, Episode 8; “Willing To Chew”

On-site @ Iverstine Farms Butcher w/ Galen Iverstine.

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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Season 4, Episode 7; “Live From Delaware”

On-site at Cheba Hut Baton Rouge w/ Isabella Rubiano

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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Season 4, Episode 6; “Ranch Queen”

On-site with Restaurant 1796 Executive Chef, Nick Kent. 

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The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs in Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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I Just Got a CAT Scan

Alex Lee is a local foodie and the content creator at the helm of @alexdinesout on TikTok and Instagram. Through her work with Dig Magazine, she has breathed new life into EatBR restaurant week. We get the scoop on the ever evolving blueprint that makes restaurant week a premier event that creates an entry point into the exciting food scene in Baton Rouge for diners of all kinds.

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A Bunch of Bread and Sugar

The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) plays a pivotal role in supporting the state’s vibrant hospitality industry through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Britney Ford, serving as Chapter Member Service Coordinator for regions including Acadiana, Cenla, Baton Rouge, and Southwest Louisiana, is instrumental in fostering member engagement and organizing key events such as board installations and regional fundraisers . Her efforts are central to the LRA’s mission of uniting and empowering Louisiana’s foodservice professionals. 

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Is This Still Available?

Il Supremo Pizza & Pasta in Metairie was born out of a deep love for classic Italian-American flavors and a passion for doing things the right way—from scratch. Their pizza leans East Coast–style with a crispy, foldable crust and balanced sauce-to-cheese ratio that has been highly sought after since their opening.  And with killer pies, fresh pastas, salads, desserts and housemade dippers; things are only getting bigger by the day.

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Five Miles of Intestines

Tap 65 in Baton Rouge is a lively spot serving up unique Indian cuisine that ebb and flow between fusion and traditional dishes, blending Indian spices with unexpected twists. Alongside their creative dishes, they offer a strong selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. The Patels are bringing Desi Vibes to the BR Midcity.

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Check One Two

Cheba Hut, the most dope sponsor a pod could ask for, hooked us up with some new gear for season four of the podcast. So where better than the home of the toasted subs to take them for a test spin?! First episode of the season; we eat up, cut up, and put it on wax.

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The Ringer

Chef Lynnae Oxley is the owner and head pitmaster of Sugar’s Barbecue in Portland, Oregon. She has earned numerous accolades, including 10 Grand Championships and 7 Reserve Grand Championships, and has appeared on television shows such as “BBQ Pitmasters.” Beyond competitions, Lynnae operates a seasonal catering business and teaches barbecue classes, sharing her expertise with enthusiasts and professionals alike.  And she decided to spend some of her visit to the boot hanging out with a few nerds with a podcast. Oh, and Jay Ducote is back again cuz he’s the homie!

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Politely Buzzed

Doe’s Eat Place in Baton Rouge has carved out a special spot in the city’s food culture, offering perfectly aged, hand-cut steaks that feel like an indulgence wrapped in Southern hospitality. The original restaurant, founded in 1941 by Doe and Mamie Signa in Greenville, Mississippi, started as a humble honky-tonk and grew into a legend for its unforgettable flavors. In Baton Rouge, owners Theresa Overby and Scott Overby, along with Chef Brian Septs, continue that legacy with a mix of culinary expertise and a deep love for the city, making Doe’s a go...

Obama My Cousin

Remember when we podcasted with Calvin Collier at Smoke Bayou a while back? Probably not because we haven’t posted the episode yet. And Calvin’s been pressing us about it and said if the episode doesn’t drop soon, we gone get a different kinda smoke! So without further ado, here it go. Sink your teeth into this one!

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Golden Ticket 

Maram and Aliaa Khalaf, the mother-daughter duo behind Chocolate Bijoux in Baton Rouge, create handmade chocolates that are almost too beautiful to eat. But once you’ve had these sweet creations, you won’t be able to stop coming back for more. Combining unique flavors and artistry, their confections have become a hit at local markets and events.

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Ear Cracklin

Chef Jordan Ramirez brings pan-Asian street food and Southern flavors together at Chow Yum in Baton Rouge. His creative and ever evolving menu has made the restaurant a local favorite as well as a culinary destination.

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The French Velveeta

Chef Jeremy Langlois began his culinary career at 16, joining Chef John Folse’s White Oak Plantation team in 1995, where he quickly advanced and earned a scholarship to the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University. By 22, he became the youngest Executive Chef of any restaurant in the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRONA) organization, leading Lafitte’s Landing Restaurant at Bittersweet. Langlois has since helmed kitchens of three restaurants at Houmas House Estate and Gardens, bringing his “Nouvelle Louisiane” style to prominence, and has been featured on the Food Network’...

What’s the best that could happen?

The Patio Tex-Mex Fusion, located at 7655 Old Hammond Highway in Baton Rouge, is a restaurant that blends traditional Tex-Mex cuisine with Asian-inspired flavors. Owned by Tien Le, Michael Tran, and Ton Suansawang, the establishment offers dishes like Tuna Tostadas with sashimi-grade tuna and house-made gochujang aioli, as well as pastor stuffed fried bao buns and an exciting bar program that makes The Patio a perfect spot to bring a group. You can find all the deets atthepatiotexmexfusion.com

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Tooties and Pies

On this episode, we’re at Proud Mary’s; not so secretly hidden in the back of Big River Pizza in St. Francisville. And we chopped it up and ate about it with owner Morgan Moss and Chef Nick Kent. Hear all about the journey to slinging Tooties and Pies at this still fairly new pizza parlor and speakeasy combo out in St. Francisville. And find our friends at www.bigriverpizzacompany.com

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They Call Me Chuckles

Y’all already know we cut up when we at Nooley’s. And with the 7th Annual EAT THE BOOT WINGSGIVING right around the corner; we had to slide thru and get primed up to make it the best one to date. Come hang with us and the Nooley’s crew, Sunday, November 3rd for a hell of a party to cap off another year of Eating the Boot! And find all things Nooley’s at www.nooleys.com

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Potato Juice & Meat Glue

Cocha is a farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Baton Rouge, offering globally inspired, seasonal dishes with a focus on sustainability and fresh, local ingredients. On this episode; Executive Chef Nathan McHand tells us about his journey with life, food and all things  Cocha. You can find Cocha online at www.cochabr.com and in the city at 445 N 6th Street, Baton Rouge, LA, where it has become a favorite for its downtown atmosphere and creative menu.

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The Real Craig’s List

EAT THE BOOT was created to share great food and experiences with other foodies. And we’ve met quite a few interesting folks thru this platform. But crossing paths with Craig Rowley has been truly delightful. And we are happy to count him amongst our friends these days. Check out this episode we recorded a while back when we got to know Craig a little better; and a peak into his particularly methodical foodie ways.

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Turkey Breast and Pinot Noir

We sat down with Owner and mastermind of Fresh Chef Kitchen, Shane Srsen, and tried out some of their tried and true dishes, as well as some new things they’re cooking up. The Baton Rouge based Fresh Chef Kitchen is a meal prep service that offers healthy, ready-to-eat meals with options for various dietary preferences. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Find all things Fresh Chef at www.freshchefeats.com

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Number One Haters

In this episode, two of the pod bois significant others take over, joined by podcast regular guest cohost Wheretogeaux225 and the master of ceremonies Chuck P. Tony and Joey will be hearing the episode for the first time alongside the ETB POD subscribers, expecting only glowing remarks, of course. But there's no turning back now!

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The Eat the Boot Podcast features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

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Tall for Nothin’: An ETB/ABV Collab

Noel Family Distillery is a small, family-owned distillery specializing in handcrafted spirits, blending traditional methods with innovative techniques. Located in the heart of Donaldsonville, they pride themselves on using only the best ingredients to create unique, high-quality liquors. Find all things Noel at www.noeldistillery.com

The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”.  

www.eattheboot.com