The Sadvocate Podcast
A weekly show diving into south Louisiana politics, local culture, and the absurd headlines shaping our communities. Each episode blends candid conversations with guests and sharp commentary on the news you can’t ignore. Starring Dave Roppolo, writer at theSadvocate.com and Drew Murrell, Attorney and St. George Councilman.
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 35 - Talking St. George, Livingston Parish, and New Orleans
Dave and Drew are back for Episode 35 of The Sadvocate Podcast, breaking down the latest news, controversies, and unusual stories from across the Baton Rouge area.This week, they discuss the debate surrounding St. George’s new str...
Episode 34 - Mark Belgard from Ascension Parish Department of Memes
In Episode 34 of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Mark Belgard, better known as the Ascension Parish Department of Memes. Mark talks about what really defines Ascension Parish, th...
Episode 33 - EBR Library, Cleve Dunn, CATS, Bologna
In Episode 33 of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell catch up on what’s happening around St. George and the Baton Rouge area. This week’s news includes the latest developments in the CATS corruptio...
Episode 32 - Central Mayor Wade Evans Returns
Wade Evans, Mayor of the City of Central, joins Dave and Drew for his second visit to The Sadvocate Podcast. This episode covers the latest news out of Central, progress made over the last four years, the future of Main Street 2030, drainage im...
Episode 31 - WBRZ's Abigail Whitam Interview
On this episode of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Abigail Whitam from WBRZ for a fun and candid conversation about life in television news, live reporting, strange Baton Rouge stories,...
Episode 30 - Guaranty Broadcasting Radio Personality Bri Lynn
This week on The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, we welcome BriLynn from Tiger 100.7 and Guaranty Media for a fun conversation about life in radio, country music, live broadcasting, celebrity interviews, working events, and bal...
Episode 29 - Louisiana Music Hall of Fame musician Chase Tyler
This week, we are thrilled to welcome a local celebrity and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, Chase Tyler of the Chase Tyler Band! In this episode, we sit down with Chase to discuss his musical journey, including his biggest in...
Episode 28 - St. George Library, State Fair, Conflict on the Metrocouncil, Ed Orgeron returns
Dave and Drew tackle a packed news week, including:Baton Rouge Metro Council Complaint: Analyzing the conflict of interest allegations involving the new parish attorney, John McLindon, and Councilwoman Laurie Adams' husband.<...
Episode 27 - Keep Tigertown Beautiful's Jennifer Richardson
Dave and Drew talk to the Queen of Clean Jennifer Richardson about Keep Tigertown Beautiful including but not limited to prostitution, stolen license plates, and a coroner's gurney.
Episode 26 - Jeff Landry, Redistricting, Carolina Squat, and Ankle Monitors
Dave and Drew are all over the place this week discussing Governor Landry's redistricting again for the first time, DOTD installs a "new" barrier in Walker, Alligator hunting goes recreational, Central to start towing for the Carolina Squat, an...
Episode 21 - United Cajun Navy's Brian Trascher
Dave and Drew talk to United Cajun Navy's Brian Trascher about how the group got started, where they now go, and the invasion of Greenland.
Episode 25 - Jeff Landry recall, Sharon Broome, and Barbershops
Dave and Drew discuss the new Governor Landry recall effort, Sharon Broome subpoena and lawyer, and Baker is banning barberships.
Episode 24 - Interview with Jimmy Manasseh
Dave and Drew interview 19th Judicial District Court judicial candidate Jimmy Manasseh,
Episode 23 - Inspection Stickers with QR Codes, the new bridge and St. George Schools
Dave and Drew innovate the inspection sticker QR code debate, talk about schools, and Baltimore has built, destroyed, and rebuilt a bridge while we are still studying a new bridge.
Episode 22 - Candidate for 19th JDC Judge Justin Murphy Delaune
Dave and Drew interview candidate for 19th JDC Judge Justin Murphy Delaune. A hard hitting interview that discusses law enforcement, coaching kids' baseball, and the tuba.
Episode 19 - Brian Haldane of Talk 107.3 Interview
Dave and Drew interview Talk 107.3 Morning Show Host Brian Haldane.
Episode 18 - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Pat Englade
Dave and Drew interview former Baton Rouge Police Chief Pat Englade.
Episode 17 - BREC Burns, Pecue Lane, No more SNAP Candy and Soft Drinks, CATS
Dave and Drew covering this week's news including BREC burning a park on purpose while other Parishes just burn, Food stamps no longer covering soft drinks and candy, cruise ship coming to Baton Rouge, the City of Central, and Baton Rouge sendi...
Episode 16 - Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse
Dave and Drew talk to Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse about being a police officer, officer pay, donuts, and NIL deals for officers.
Episode 15 - EBR Parish School Check, 4 day school week, and Cleve Dunn
Dave and Drew talk about an altered $300k check from EBR Parish School System, East Feliciana Parish Schools going to 4 days per week next year, one councilmember tries to remove another councilmember after an indictment, and the Parish Attorne...
Episode 14 - Guest: Keep Tiger Town Beautiful Founder Jennifer Richardson
Dave and Drew talk to the Queen of Clean Jennifer Richardson, the founder of Keep Tigertown Beautiful about trash, guns, drugs, and a dead body.
Episode 13 - Governor Landry and Greenland and another CATS Scandal
Dave and Drew covering real fake news including Governor Landry allowing open carry of harpoons in Greenland, and it has been 0 days since the last CATS scandal but at least CATS is budgeting for these indictments.
Episode 12 - Guest: St. George Mayor Dustin Yates
Mayor Yates talks about his background, from teaching to being a fireman, to becoming the first Mayor of St. George. Also, Dave and Drew cover La AG Liz Murrill preventing king cake smuggling over state lines and how every politicia...
