Hold the Gravy

Hold The Gravy: Episode 8 - Gerald Gruenig (Bayou Teche Museum Sessions)

Gerald Gruenig is a Journalist at KLFY News 10 in Lafayette, LA. He produces his own food TV series called "Acadiana Eats". Gerald has certainly made himself at home all around South Louisiana, from athlete to musician. He is representing a very special piece of our great state's culinary culture and is truly a ball of inspiring energy to be around.

Music:

Parade - The Iceman Special

The Elephant Sanctuary Waltz - The Iceman Special

Hold The Gravy: Episode 7 - Roddie Romero (Bayou Teche Museum Sessions)

Roddie Romero is an American songwriter from South Louisiana, born and raised. He is a cajun at heart and was grown into the Louisiana sportsman lifestyle. His band is a 3x Grammy nominated Louisiana band who have been performing worldwide at the most prestigious festivals and venues for over 20 years. 

He is my uncle and it is an honor to have my family member on here as a special guest for episode #7!

 

Music:

 

The Iceman Special - Parade

Roddie Romero & The Hub City All-Stars - Hang My Head

Hold The Gravy: Episode 6 - Thomas Hymel (Bayou Teche Museum Sessions)

Thomas Hymel is a fisheries and seafood specialist working for Sea Grant and LSU AgCenter. He has developed direct market opportunities for fisherman across the region and all Louisiana seafood participants.

 

Music- Parade by The Iceman Special

Hold The Gravy: Episode 5 - Lake Peigneur Anniversary

Mr. Wendell Verret tells his story about the drilling disaster of Lake Peigneur near Jefferson Island in the Vermillion Bay. 

November 20, 1980 is the date that changed the structure and surrounding land forever due to an unusual man-made disaster. 

Hold The Gravy: Episode 4 - Chef Dave Hulin (Gumbo Sessions)

Today's featured guest is Chef Dave Hulin of Cajun180 Spices located in New Iberia, LA.

He tells his story about being a local business owner and a creative collaborator with other artists and business owners around the state. 

Special co-host guest, Wendell Verret is on this interview as well. 

Intro song: Parade by The Iceman Special

Outro song: The Elephant Sanctuary Waltz by The Iceman Special

Hold The Gravy: Episode 3 - ”The Gumbo Show” Hosts + Dale Barlet (Gumbo Sessions)

Hold The Gravy welcomes 2 interviews on this episode! Hosts from a popular podcast called "The Gumbo Show", Brent Barksdale and Faimon Roberts plus Dale Barlet, a New Jersey man who has taken his family down to LA to compete in the World Championship Gumbo Cook Off and enjoy the culture. Co host, Wendell Verret. Intro Song: Parade by The Iceman Special 

Hold The Gravy: Episode 2 - Chef Kernis Louviere (Gumbo Sessions)

Episode 2 of our Podcast. The first interview of our "Gumbo Series" out in New Iberia, LA at the World Championship Gumbo Cook-off. 

Chef Kernis Louviere tells his story about cooking his famous cajun/creole cuisine for Anthony Bourdain not once but multiple times when he visited South Louisiana. 

Special guest Wendell Verret as my co host. Wendell is the Chairman of the Board of Directors with the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce.

MUSIC:

Parade - The Iceman Special (Intro)

New Iberia Haircut - Lost Bayou Ramblers (outro)

Hold The Gravy: Episode 1 - Shrimp is What We Do

Wendell Verret, Director at the Port of Delcambre, and Laurel Blackerby, Health and Wellness Coordinator/Nutritionist, talk about the uniqueness of our farmers market, the growth of the Port of Delcambre, and the thing we are best known for - Gulf of Mexico shrimp.  Boat to table is how we roll! Hear the tale of a small shrimping community hit hard by hurricanes and other disasters. Our story of determination to survive and the resiliency of the people led to a wildly successful farmers market and an online store that makes Gulf of Mexico seafood available nationwide.