The Big Bad Boot
The podcast about the weird state you wish you were from, hosted by the weird siblings you wish you had.
Podcasting since 2024 • 44 episodes
The Big Bad Boot
Latest Episodes
Episode 43: Kati & The Truth Behind “Dead Man Walking"
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...
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Episode 42: Polite Outlaw: Eugene Bunch, the Gentleman Who Robbed Trains
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 ...
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Episode 41: Kati & The Curious Case of Kate Townsend, NOLA’s Lady of the Night
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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Episode 40: Caleb & The Legend of Papa Noel
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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Episode 39: Echoes of an Unfinished Story: The Kathryn Simpson Interview, Part 2
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 a...
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