The Grant O Show Podcast

Episode 100- Penny Martinez

Episode 100 of The Grant O Show is a deeply personal and meaningful milestone as we sit down with my former kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Penny Martinez, a beloved educator from Bayou Boeuf Elementary School whose impact shaped generations of students across South Louisiana. Known for teaching inside the iconic “Little Red School House,” Mrs. Penny created a classroom environment rooted in kindness, encouragement, curiosity, and compassion. In this heartfelt conversation, she reflects on her lifelong career in education, the evolution of teaching over the years, the importance of early childhood education, and the lasting influence teachers have on both students and communities. We discuss memorable moments from her years in the classroom, the values she worked to instill in young children, how Bayou Boeuf’s close-knit community supported education, and what retirement has looked like after decades of service. This episode also celebrates the power of teachers to shape confidence, character, and lifelong learning far beyond the classroom walls. This special 100th episode is both a celebration of The Grant O Show journey and a tribute to the educators who help build the foundation of our lives. Topics include: * Early childhood education * The importance of kindergarten teachers * Bayou Boeuf Elementary School * The Little Red School House * Teaching in South Louisiana * Community and education * Teacher legacy and impact * Retirement reflections * Leadership through service Whether you’re a former student, educator, parent, or someone who still remembers the teacher who changed your life, this episode is a reminder of how powerful kindness, patience, and encouragement can truly be. SPONSORS FOR MAY: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OH Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ohflowersla.com/] Give them a call at (225) 265-3151 Follow OH Flowers on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/OH-Flowers/100076619714320/] * Rouses Markets For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bayouregionincubator.org/]! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/grantoshow]! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

Episode 99- Rashad Rainey

On Episode 99 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Rashad Rainey, founder of Rainey Enterprise, entrepreneur, community leader, and owner of Supreme Italian Ice & Treats and 360 Print Pro. In this episode, Rashad discusses his entrepreneurial journey, his passion for community development, and his mission to create opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs across Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. Known for organizing impactful events like the Big Business Expo, business mixers, and community basketball tournaments, Rashad shares how networking, collaboration, and visibility can strengthen local businesses and uplift entire communities. He also discusses the lessons he’s learned through building multiple businesses, the importance of branding and customer service, and why entrepreneurship is about more than just making money, it’s about making an impact. Listeners will also hear about the role the Bayou Region Incubator has played in supporting his growth, how faith and family have helped keep him grounded, and what he hopes his long-term legacy will be for South Louisiana. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, community building, branding, networking, or small business growth, this episode delivers valuable insight and inspiration from one of the Bayou Region’s rising leaders. Follow Supreme Italian Ice & Treats on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Supreme-Italian-Ice-Treats/61583033408594/] SPONSORS FOR MAY: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OH Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ohflowersla.com/] Give them a call at (225) 265-3151 Follow OH Flowers on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/OH-Flowers/100076619714320/] * Rouses Markets For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bayouregionincubator.org/]! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/grantoshow]! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

Episode 98- Coach Shane Trosclair

On Episode 98 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Coach Shane Trosclair, Head Baseball Coach at Thibodaux High School and proud alumnus of the program he now leads. In this episode, Coach Trosclair discusses his journey from Thibodaux High student-athlete to becoming the head coach of the same program. Before returning home, he spent nine successful years as the head baseball coach at E.D. White High School, building a strong foundation in leadership, culture, and player development. With over 400 career wins, Coach Trosclair reflects on what success truly means beyond the scoreboard, emphasizing character development, discipline, and preparing young men for life after baseball. He also shares insights into building a winning program culture, handling adversity throughout a season, and what it means to represent Thibodaux every time his team takes the field. This conversation dives deep into leadership in high school athletics, the importance of mentorship, and the unique role baseball plays in South Louisiana communities. If you’re interested in sports leadership, coaching, high school athletics, or personal development through sports, this episode delivers valuable perspective and real-life lessons from one of the region’s most respected coaches. Follow Thibodaux High School Baseball on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fansofthibodauxtigerbaseball/] SPONSORS FOR MAY: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠OH Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ohflowersla.com/] Give them a call at (225) 265-3151 Follow OH Flowers on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/OH-Flowers/100076619714320/] * Rouses Markets For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bayouregionincubator.org/]! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/grantoshow]! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

Episode 97- Wayne Toups

On Episode 97 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Grammy Award-winning Louisiana legend, Wayne Toups. Wayne discusses his journey from growing up in Crowley to becoming a global ambassador for Cajun culture. Known for blending traditional accordion-driven Cajun music with rock, zydeco, and soul influences, Wayne Toups helped redefine the genre and bring the sound of South Louisiana to audiences around the world. In this episode, Wayne shares stories from his early days in music, the artists and experiences that shaped his sound, and the risks he took to push Cajun music in new directions. He reflects on career milestones, including his induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and winning a Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Beyond the accolades, this conversation dives into perseverance, resilience, and the importance of staying true to your roots. Wayne also offers insight into the future of Cajun music and advice for the next generation of Louisiana musicians. If you’re passionate about music, Louisiana culture, storytelling, or personal growth, this episode delivers powerful insight and inspiration. Follow Wayne Toups on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WayneToupsMusic] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/waynetoupsmusic/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCupLyho9loWPLy-DS9nboJA] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wayne_toups] To learn more about Wayne Toups, click here [https://www.waynetoupsmusic.com/]! SPONSORS FOR MAY: * ⁠⁠⁠OH Flowers⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ohflowersla.com/] Give them a call at (225) 265-3151 Follow OH Flowers on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/people/OH-Flowers/100076619714320/] * Rouses Markets For more information on the LITE Center, click ⁠here⁠ [https://lite.louisiana.edu/]! For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bayouregionincubator.org/]! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/grantoshow]! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301

Episode 96- Stephen Watson

On Episode 96 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Stephen Watson, President and CEO of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, one of the top-rated museums and historical institutions in the world. In this episode, Stephen discusses his journey from Scotland to South Louisiana, his time as a student at Nicholls State University, and his rise through the ranks at the National WWII Museum before becoming CEO in 2017. We explore the importance of preserving the stories of the American experience during World War II, why storytelling plays a critical role in educating future generations, and how the lessons of leadership, sacrifice, and service from the Greatest Generation still apply today. Stephen shares insight into leading a world-class cultural institution, the museum’s impact on New Orleans and beyond, and how innovation and outreach are helping connect younger audiences to one of the most defining periods in modern history. If you’re interested in leadership, history, education, or the legacy of World War II, this episode offers powerful perspective and meaningful takeaways. Follow the National WWII Museum on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WWIIMuseum/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wwiimuseum/] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/wwiimuseum] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiimuseum] To learn more about the National WWII Museum, click here [https://www.nationalww2museum.org/]! SPONSOR FOR APRIL: * Rouses Markets For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bayouregionincubator.org/]! Music by Waylon Thibodeaux Connect with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grant O Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/grantoshow]! _____________________________________________ Send mail to: The Grant O Show Podcast 203 West Second Street Suite 19 Thibodaux, LA 70301