The Big Bad Boot
The podcast about the weird state you wish you were from, hosted by the weird siblings you wish you had.
Episodes
59 episodes
Episode 57: Kati & Marvelous Mr. Moisant
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.
Episode 56: Kati & The Casket Girls
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 lege...
Episode 55: The Ellender Murders With Kati
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.
Episode 54: Caleb The Shipwreck That Bought Louisiana
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 fo...
Episode 53: The Truth About Voodoo. Separating Fact from Fear With Caleb
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 fa...
Episode 52: Justice Denied: The Murder of Deputy Oneal Moore
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 ...
Episode 51: Caleb Says, "Louisiana Did That!"
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 den...
Episode 50: Caleb & The Bayou Strangler
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 a...
Episode 49: Kati & The Legend of Jayne Mansfield (WE BACK)
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, aw...
Episode 48: Caleb & The “Other” Baton Rouge Serial Killer, Sean Vincent Gillis
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 y...
Episode 47: Kati & The Curious Case of Edna Lester
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...
Episode 46: Down the Road Special: Kati & The List Murders, Part Two
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...
Episode 45: Down the Road Special: Kati & The List Murders, Part One
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...
Episode 44: Kati & The Truth Behind “Dead Man Walking" Part 2
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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....
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...
Episode 38: Echoes of an Unfinished Story: The Kathryn Simpson Interview, Part 1
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 t...
Episode 37: Grunches, Munches, and Caleb’s Mystery Bombshell
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 ...
Episode 36: Kati and Louisiana’s Infamous Drive Thru Daiquiris
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 serv...
Episode 35: Kati & Madam CJ Walker, America’s First Female Self-Made Millionaire
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...
Episode 34: Kati & Willie Francis,The Boy Who Was Executed Twice
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 ...