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What if you found out the family that raised you wasn’t your family at all? Join Kati as she tells the true story of Bobby Dunbar, a Louisiana boy who went missing in the early 1900’s… and what his family did to try and get him back.

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Join your favorite siblings as they discuss the life and legacy of the one and only Dolly Parton - and how her road to world wide fame has a stop or two in the great state of Louisiana. 

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Caleb tells the wild story of the Battle of New Orleans, where Andrew Jackson, a ragtag army, and one very catchy song helped create a Louisiana legend. The peace treaty had already been signed, but news traveled a little slower in 1815. So, was the battle fought after the War of 1812 ended? Technically yes. Technically no. Either way, New Orleans chose violence.

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Ever wonder why New Orleans’ airport code is MSY? Here’s the story of the high-flying Mr. Moisant, the daring aviator who gave MSY its name.

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In 18th-century New Orleans, young women arrived from France carrying mysterious trunks—and a legend was born. Kati tells us the legend of the Casket Girls and the vampire folklore that turned their journey into one of New Orleans’ darkest legends.

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In this episode of TBBBP, Kati tells us the sad story of the murders of Eric & Pam Ellender in Sulphur, Louisiana. While a suspect was quickly apprehended, many people think he did not act alone.

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What does a shipwreck full of Spanish silver have to do with the Louisiana Purchase? Apparently, a whole lot.

This week, Caleb tells Kati the wild story of the El Cazador, a Spanish ship that sank off the coast of Louisiana carrying a fortune in silver coins. Its mission was to save Spain’s struggling Louisiana economy, but when the ship never arrived, things didn’t exactly go according to plan.

Did one shipwreck really set off a chain of events that eventually led to the Louisiana Purchase? Maybe. Maybe not. But it makes for one...

This week, Caleb tells Kati the fascinating history of Voodoo and clears up some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding one of the world's most misunderstood religions. From its origins to its connection with Louisiana, they're separating fact from fiction in true Big Bad Boot fashion.

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In Episode 52, Kati tells Caleb the heartbreaking story of Deputy Oneal Moore, the first Black deputy sheriffs in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
On the night of June 2, 1965, Deputy Moore and his partner were ambushed while on patrol. Deputy Moore was killed in what authorities have long recognized as a racially motivated attack during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Although a suspect was identified, no one was ever convicted, leaving the case officially unsolved decades later.

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In Episode 51, Caleb takes Kati on a journey through some of the most incredible Louisianans you've probably never heard of. From America's first licensed pharmacist, to the dentist who helped make dental floss a household necessity, to the dentist who turned cotton candy into a worldwide phenomenon. Then, they wrap things up with the New Orleans boat builder whose invention helped make the Allied invasion of Europe possible during World War II.

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Your favorite siblings are back with another doozy of a Louisiana true crime case. Ronald Dominique, aka “The Bayou Strangler," terrorized the Louisiana bayou and the suburbs of New Orleans from roughly 1997 to 2006. Join us as Caleb gives us all the gruesome details of his spree and eventual capture in 2006.

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Buckle up. For real! Your favorite podcast siblings are back from maternity leave and coming in hot with a new Louisiana legend. In this episode, Kati tells the tragic tale of the life and death of Jayne Mansfield. Jayne was a Playboy bunny, award-winning actress, and Hollywood’s quintessential blonde. But she was also a genius with some very interesting friends. Learn how she met her untimely demise on a dark stretch of Louisiana highway. 

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If you’re from Louisiana, you’ve most likely heard of Derrick Todd Lee who terrorized young women from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in the late 90’s. But did you know there was another serial killer operating in Baton Rouge at the same time? Join your favorite siblings as they unpack the horrific tale of Sean Vincent Gillis and his crimes. #louisiana #louisianatruecrime #batonrouge #derricktoddlee

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Buckle up, buttercups. In this episode, Kati explores the cold case of Edna Lester. Decades have passed since the brutal slaying of a young New Orleans mother whose story was buried by silence. What really happened? Why can’t her family get any answers? 

This episode is supported in part by “After the Devil is Dead”, a new independent documentary focusing on Edna’s case. #Louisiana #truecrime #louisianatruecrime 

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This case is so crazy, it’s worth breaking the rules for! Join your favorite siblings on their first “Down the Road Episode”, as Kati tells you her favorite true crime case. This is Part One of the story of the infamous family annihilator, John List. 

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This case is so crazy, it’s worth breaking the rules for! Join your favorite siblings on their first “Down the Road Episode”, as Kati tells you her favorite true crime case. This is Part One of the story of the infamous family annihilator, John List. 

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What if you received a letter from an inmate on death row? Would you write back? That’s the choice that Sister Helen Prejean made… and it ultimately changed her life. In Part One of this two-part series, Kati tells you the real story behind the hit book and movie “Dead Man Walking”, which were inspired by real murders committed in Louisiana. 

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What if you received a letter from an inmate on death row? Would you write back? That’s the choice that Sister Helen Prejean made… and it ultimately changed her life. In Part One of this two-part series, Kati tells you the real story behind the hit book and movie “Dead Man Walking”, which were inspired by real murders committed in Louisiana. 

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In this special live episode, Kati tells the curious true story of Eugene Bunch—a train-robbing outlaw with surprisingly strict manners. Driven by a midlife crisis, Eugene turned to robbing trains, but with one unusual rule: he only stole from men and never from women. Equal parts strange, darkly funny, and fascinating, this episode explores how a personal breaking point turned into a life of crime—and how even an outlaw can follow his own code of conduct.

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Put on your best frock or pantaloons and hop in the BBB Time Machine! Kati takes us back to 1800’s New Orleans with the tale of Kate Townsend, one of the city’s most infamous brothel owners.

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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Caleb takes you on a journey of Cajun Christmas Culture with the tale of Papa Noël. He’s Santa Claus in Louisiana, known for delivering gifts via a pirogue that’s pulled by alligators instead of reindeer.

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In Part 2 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares more insight on the questionable investigation, the unfamiliar world of politics and law enforcement, and how she’s using her mom’s legacy to help others. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers nearly two decades later.

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In Part 1 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares vivid memories of her mother, the day everything changed, and the early missteps that allowed the case to go cold. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers nearly two decades later.

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This week on The Big Bad Boot, Kati dives deep into one of Louisiana’s creepiest urban legends — The Grunch of New Orleans East. From eerie encounters to the dark folklore surrounding this elusive creature, she takes you on a wild ride through one of the state’s most chilling tales.
Meanwhile, Caleb has been itching to drop a major announcement, and this episode is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. 👀
Tune in to hear the full story, the surprise, and of course… a whole lot of Boot chaos.

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Grab your straw and join Kati as she explores the origin of one of Louisiana’s most unique quirks, the drive thru daiquiri shop. You’ll laugh and learn about Davis Ervin, owner of “The Daiquiri Factory” - the state’s first establishment to serve frozen alcoholic beverages via a drive thru window. 

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Join your favorite siblings as they explore the life and legacy of Louisiana’s own, Sarah Breedlove… aka Madame CJ Walker. Learn how this pioneer in women’s hair care went from working on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana to one of the country’s wealthiest entrepreneurs.

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Join your favorite siblings as they tell the story of the boy who was “put to death twice”. In 1946, one of the strangest capital punishment cases in American history came before the Supreme Court. The state of Louisiana sent a 17-year-old boy to the electric chair for the second time. This is the story of the double execution of Willie Francis.

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In this episode, Caleb dives into the life and legend of Jean Lafitte — the pirate who somehow became America’s first patriot. From smuggling in the swamps to cutting deals with generals, Lafitte blurred the line between outlaw and hero. Was he a savior of New Orleans or just the best businessman on the bayou? Grab your rum, hoist your flag, and sail with us into the wild story of Louisiana’s most legendary pirate-patriot.

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Join your favorite southern siblings for another rowdy live episode at Gnarly Barley Brewing! Kati & Caleb explore the life, legend, and lore of New Orleans’ Queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau. Grab a seat, crack open a cold Jucifer, and settle in for another spooky Louisiana tale! 

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This one’s got drama written all over it. In this episode of The Big Bad Boot, Caleb tells the wild legend of the Sultan’s Palace, the French Quarter mansion that dripped with wealth, rumor, and excess. In the 1800s, a man claiming to be a Turkish sultan moved in with a harem, piles of gold, and enough decadence to keep the neighbors buzzing.

But one stormy night, the party ended in a blood-soaked mystery—every occupant inside the mansion found dead, and no clear answers as to who (or what) was behind it. Was it jealou...

Lock and load, Brides of Christ—this one’s a fun one. In this episode of The Big Bad Boot, Kati dives into the fascinating history of Carville, the once-hidden leprosarium nestled along the Mississippi River in southeast Louisiana. For over a century, this secluded community was home to patients diagnosed with Hansen’s Disease, but it was far more than just a hospital.
 
From its founding by the Daughters of Charity to the tight-knit society that formed behind its gates, Carville became its own little world—with its own rules, its own culture, and its own secrets...

Kati & Caleb sit down with reality tv star, Rachel Swindler on location at Cate Street Seafood Station. Pull up a chair, because she’s spilling all the tea: what it was REALLY like in the Big Brother house, dating a world-famous Elvis impersonator, her journey from Vegas to Louisiana, and more! We promise you’ll love her just as much as the sibs do!

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In this episode of The Big Bad Boot, Kati takes us back to 1920s New Orleans, where a pair of steamer trunks—and what was found inside—shocked the French Quarter to its core. When two dismembered bodies turned up in a train station baggage room, police followed a twisted trail of jealousy, deceit, and cold-blooded murder. At the center of it all: a cunning woman with secrets as heavy as the trunks she left behind. This is one of New Orleans’ most macabre and mysterious true crime stories—and it’s as wild as it sounds.

Caleb unpacks the chilling story of Derrick Todd Lee, a smooth-talking man who lived a double life in plain sight. For years, women in and around Baton Rouge were going missing or turning up murdered, but no one suspected the quiet man next door. As fear spread through the city and suspicion fell in all the wrong directions, Lee kept slipping through the cracks. It’s a haunting look at trust, fear, and how evil can wear an ordinary face.

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Caleb takes us to post-Katrina New Orleans to unravel one of the city’s most shocking crimes. Zack Bowen, a charismatic bartender and Iraq War vet, seemed to be rebuilding his life alongside Addie Hall, an artist known for her free spirit. But behind their French Quarter romance was a slow spiral into paranoia, trauma, and violence. What began as a survival story ended in horror, when Zack’s suicide led police to a dismembered body in their apartment—and a city stunned by what was left behind.

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Kati takes us inside the gates of Angola to uncover the rise of the Heel String Gang—a group of inmates who ruled with fear, cunning, and chaos. In a prison already known for its brutality, this crew carved out a name for themselves in whispers and headlines alike. It’s a dark, tangled piece of Louisiana history that still echoes through the cellblocks.

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In this special episode of The Big Bad Boot, reality TV legend Marguerite Perrin—yes, that God Warrior—joins Kati and Caleb for a wild ride through her life, fame, and unapologetic fire. From her unforgettable outbursts on Trading Spouses to what life’s been like since the cameras stopped rolling, Marguerite holds nothing back. It’s bold, it’s hilarious, and it’s every bit as iconic as you’d expect.

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This week on The Big Bad Boot, Kati tells the story of Toni Jo Henry, the one-time beauty queen whose life of hardship and high hopes ended in murder. After marrying a boxer with a troubled past, Toni Jo found herself tangled in a desperate plan that would shock Louisiana. Her charm captured headlines—but it couldn't save her from the gallows...

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In this episode, Caleb dives into the chilling case of the Jeff Davis 8—eight women found dead in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, between 2005 and 2009. Their stories are tangled in a web of small-town secrets, police corruption, and unanswered questions. Was it the work of a serial killer, or something even darker? Join us as we explore what really happened in the swamps of Jennings.

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