Episode 34 - Mark Belgard from Ascension Parish Department of Memes

Episode 34 - Mark Belgard from Ascension Parish Department of Memes

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529311/fan_mail/new] 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, the jokes locals love and hate, the misconceptions Baton Rouge has about Ascension, and how his comedy page unexpectedly became a platform for helping local businesses.

Episode 33 - EBR Library, Cleve Dunn, CATS, Bologna

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529311/fan_mail/new] 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 corruption case, Louisiana DOTD’s plan to use AI for interstate traffic flow, new controversy involving Pastor Tony Spell, and the District Attorney should work for the EBR Parish Library. Dave and Drew also respond to listener texts and comments, including questions about Central and Baker politics, the AP Meme Guy, Tony Spell updates, and the great breakfast cereal debate: Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Pebbles?

Episode 32 - Central Mayor Wade Evans Returns

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529311/fan_mail/new] 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 improvements, the Sullivan widening project at Hooper, favorite Central restaurants, and the rumors only The Sadvocate would ask about. Plus, listener texts bring the chaos with fighting for charity, Rev. Tony Spell, and library complaints.

Episode 31 - WBRZ's Abigail Whitam Interview

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529311/fan_mail/new] 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, unexpected assignments, and what it is really like covering the Capital Region every day. The guys also break down local headlines, including ankle monitor violations, Baton Rouge crime stories, BRPD officers facing domestic abuse battery charges, and a former New Roads police officer speaking out after his arrest and resignation. Plus, Dave and Drew read listener texts about Bri Lynn’s appearance, St. George staying in the news, Siegen Lane, Baker, and more. New episodes of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew are released every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and TheSadvocate.com.

Episode 30 - Guaranty Broadcasting Radio Personality Bri Lynn

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529311/fan_mail/new] 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 balancing all of it with being a mom. Dave and Drew ask BriLynn about hot mic moments, on-air mistakes, overplayed country songs, the artists she would choose during a Baton Rouge traffic jam, and whether fixing I-10 could spell the end of radio as we know it. In the news segment, the guys break down Louisiana’s new law increasing penalties for repeat DWI offenders, a Baton Rouge arrest involving drugs, guns, DWI, and 147 mph driving, the St. Tammany sheriff bar tab controversy, Louisiana’s road rage ranking, insurance rate decreases, and a courthouse escape in West Baton Rouge. Plus, listener texts are back with reactions to last week’s Chase Tyler interview, requests for more Baton Rouge musicians, and a few very Sadvocate-style questions. New episodes of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew are released every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and TheSadvocate.com.