12: Louisiana Seafood Matters
Guest Samantha Carroll, the Executive Director of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the impact of seafood to Louisiana. The trio discusses seafood’s role in the state’s economy, workforce and culture. In addition, Carroll dishes about her experience with the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off as it heads to Lake Charles f...
39m Mar 01, 2023
39m
11: Cash & Carry Farmer's Market
Guest Giva Foy, the manager for the Cash & Carry Farmer’s Market joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the market’s role in the community and what offerings the weekly market typically has. In addition, the trio discuss the historic Cash & Carry building and an upcoming project produced by Visit Lake Charles.
29m Feb 15, 2023
29m
SPECIAL EPISODE: 2023 Mardi Gras Events Schedule
Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations are nearly upon us as Brady and Anna discuss all the upcoming events tied around Louisiana's most unique holiday on this special episode of Louisiana’s Playground. Events start on Feb. 11 and run through Mardi Gras Day on Feb. 21. Learn more about Mardi Gras and its schedule of events by visiting swlamardigras.com.
13m Feb 08, 2023
13m
10: Celebrate Mardi Gras
Guest David Faulk, the director of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss Louisiana’s premiere festival, Mardi Gras! The trio discusses the roots of Mardi Gras and how the Lake Area promotes a family-friendly celebration. From the Mardi Gras Balls to the parades and king cake, listen for the best ways to join in on the fun!
33m Feb 01, 2023
33m
9: Celebrating Black Artists
Guest Dr. William Mayo, a board member for the Black Heritage Gallery joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the gallery’s impact on Southwest Louisiana culture. The Black Heritage Gallery is a free-to-the-public rotating art exhibit that focuses on discovering and nurturing African American artists through all stages of their careers.
32m Jan 18, 2023
32m
SPECIAL EPISODE: Chuck Eats Week
Chuck Eats Restaurant Week is nearly upon us as Brady and Anna discuss all the deals and discounts and some of their favorites, you’ll see on this Louisiana’s Playground special episode. The duo dishes on all the local restaurants that are lending their local flavor to Chuck Eats from January 20-29.
12m Jan 12, 2023
12m
8: Just Imagine SWLA
Guest Sara Judson, the liaison for the Just Imagine SWLA project, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss what Just Imagine will mean for the future of Lake Charles. The project encompasses new amenities and businesses coming to the Lake Area, a new housing district, a focus on building up the Cameron coastline, an improvement to the local college and university district...
41m Jan 04, 2023
41m
7: Louisiana's Fur and Wildlife Industry
Guest Clint Johnson, the vice president of the Louisiana Trappers and Alligator Hunters Association, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss how the fur and wildlife industry affects Southwest Louisiana. Johnson dishes on how professional trappers help the state’s economy as well as maintain its eroding coastline. In addition, find out some of the best spots to hunt, fis...
32m Dec 21, 2022
32m
6: The Mural Man
Guest Jeremy Price, a local award-winning muralist, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss how his artistic flair has given a pop to the area! The trio discusses the importance of Southwest Louisiana’s growing art community, Jeremy’s vision for the art community and the artistic flow of how he develops and creates these unique works.
25m Dec 07, 2022
25m
5: Gumbo: A Louisiana Tradition
Guest Scott Landry, a chef and star of a traveling cooking comedy show joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss Louisiana’s most popular food dish – gumbo! The trio discusses the best practices to make the soup-like dish in addition to the cultural impact gumbo has on the Louisiana people. Tune in to learn more about why gumbo is so important to Southwest Louisiana and wh...
32m Nov 23, 2022
32m
4: Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Guest Anne Klenke, the liaison for the Creole Nature Trail and Visit Lake Charles’ VP of Destination Development and Community Engagement, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the significance of Louisiana’s Outback. The Creole Nature Trail All American Road is one of only 57 designated scenic byways in the United States, stretching 187 miles along the Gulf of Mexico....
30m Nov 09, 2022
30m
3: McNeese State University: College Sports in Lake Charles
Guest Heath Schroyer, the AD McNeese State University, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to talk about all things McNeese sports and upgrades to the facilities and the economic impact that these investments have on the community of Lake Charles. The excitement of Homecoming Weekend on the horizon brings a week of events including Rowdy's Haunted Homecoming parade, Friday nigh...
27m Oct 26, 2022
27m
2: 100 years of the Cal-Cam Fair
Guest Jody Barrilleaux, a Board Member of the Cal-Cam Fair, joins Louisiana's Playground to celebrate 100 years of the Cal-Cam Fair. The Cal-Cam Fair is the only bi-parish fair in Louisiana and this year there is a jam-packed line up of new and reinvigorated events taking place at the West Cal Arena, home of the fair. We talk about the full schedule including the talent contest, Jr. Bull Riding...
22m Oct 12, 2022
22m
1: Why Lake Charles
Get to know hosts Brady Renard and Anna Strider as they share their story of how they wound up in Southwest Louisiana and kick off the Envie Eats foodie segment. Guest Kyle Edmiston, President and CEO of Visit Lake Charles, joins Louisiana's Playground Podcast to discuss the many ways one can choose to play in Southwest Louisiana.
43m Sep 28, 2022
43m