E010: A Little Louisiana Love-- Gerald Gruenig

About Gerald Gerald Gruenig grew up in New Orleans on top of his family’s poboy restaurant.  After relocating due to Hurricane Katrina, he met his wife in high school and wen to play football at Nicholls State University.  In 2013, Gerald began working in broadcasting as a sports and news reporter.  Shortly after, in 2015, he began a segment on KLFY TV10 called Acadiana Eats which highlights local food and culture.  Further immersing himself into the culture, Gerald began playing the accordion in 2017 and now leads the zydeco band Gerald Gruenig and Gentilly Zydeco which pays tribute to New Orleans roots.  In 2021, Gerald began a TikTok page devoted to chronicling his food adventures and has amassed a huge online following since. With undeniable joy and passion, Gerald talks about Louisiana food, celebrating culture, and how life can lead us to right where we need to be.  Connect with Gerald Social Media:Instagram- @geraldgruenigtvTikTok- @geraldgruenigtvFacebook- KLFY Gerald Gruenig Also, get to know Erin Cuccio a bit better by checking out her writing HERE.Finally, be sure to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE!  Make sure you don't miss a thing by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform and share so that all your friends can find us too! Connect with ErinIG @erincucciowww.erincuccio.comOrder Any of Erin's Books  HERE