Cool Story, Breaux

Friday, February 13th!

In this installment of Cool Story, Breaux, Brian talks with the 2 lead attorneys in the Anthony Templet Case. First, he hears from EBR Assistant District Attorney Dana Cummings. Cummings details her approach to the case; balancing the law with the story behind the accused. Next, Brian chats with lead Defense Attorney, Jarrett Ambeau. Ambeau talks about what drew him to the case, how he handled it, and even gives a few “behind the scenes” details about the making of the documentary.

It's not every day that a Netflix true crime documentary lands in your backyard, so when I Just Killed My Dad dropped, Brian hopped on the phone with some of the people that were pivotal to the story. In part 1, he talks to Genealogy Researcher Shayna Landry and Forensic Psychologist Dr. Kathryn Lawing.

In the early days and months of the pandemic when everyone was on lockdown, the process began to get collegiate sports back on its feet by the fall. Dr. Catherine O'Neal was LSU's representative with the Southeastern Conference to see if there was a way to make it happen. That work has landed her a new job with the SEC, and a great story to tell.

How do you know when to flip your life upside down, jump off the entrepreneurial and take all the chances? Maria Saia tells Brian her story in this episode.

Born in Jordan, Dima Ghawi has had quite the journey. A journey that spans half the globe, stressed, if not broken, family relationships, a Ted Talk, and now a successful career as a speaker and author

As the Baton Rouge Zoo is undergoing some major renovations, the man at the helm of the zoo is stepping down. Brian talked with Phil Frost about his career with that zoo, and how the business of running a zoo has changed over the years.

Medicinal marijuana has grown in popularity in recent years. Here in Louisiana, it has been a slower path, but a path we are now firmly on. John Davis from Good Day farm tells the story of how we got from there to here, and where we're going in the world of weed.

This episode is a great story about making the world smaller. Eleonora Apoltolidi and Nick Fahrenkrug are both musicians. Nick is from here in America while Eleonora is from Greece. The two paired up through the LSU School of Music to form Apollo Duo, and the story is every bit as great as their music.

Brian is joined by Danny Fields and Dr. Jason Hugenroth to discuss Inventherm's new product, Cremmjoy. -Part of the Guaranty Podcast Network

Brian tells two unique stories during the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.-Part of the Guaranty Podcast Network

Brian interviews interim president of LSU Tom Galligan.

Brian interviews former superintendent of the Louisiana State Police Mike Edmonson.-Part of the Guaranty Podcast Network

Brian interviews musician David St. Romain on what it's like to be a musician during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Brian interviews LSU School of Veterinary Medicine's Communications Manager, Ginger Guttner. --Part of the Guaranty Podcast Network

Brian interviews "The Patty G Show" host Patrick Gremillion to discuss what it was like to start his show.-Part of the Guaranty Podcast Network

Brian interviews Pat Mashburn, author of "Just Breathe: Surviving a Loss to Suicide" -Part of the Guaranty Podcast Network

Haldane interviews Matt Kennedy about working in broadcasting during 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.-Part of the Guaranty Podcast Network