EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 54 MIN
“Love That Chicken from Popeye’s: Interview with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law.”
from Eat, Drink, and Be Buried · host Sally Asher
“Love That Chicken from Popeye’s: Interview with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law.” Founder of Popeyes Chicken, Al Copeland was a larger-than-life character. Known for his tasty chicken (restaurant chains), and also for his high-profile personal life with its kudos and condemnations; I speak with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law about Copeland’s early days starting Popeyes Chicken. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
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“Love That Chicken from Popeye’s: Interview with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law.” Founder of Popeyes Chicken, Al Copeland was a larger-than-life character. Known for his tasty chicken (restaurant chains), and also for his high-profile personal life with its kudos and condemnations; I speak with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law about Copeland’s early days starting Popeyes Chicken. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
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