The Sadvocate Podcast

Send us Fan MailOn 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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.

Send us Fan MailThis week, we are thrilled to welcome a local celebrity and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, Chase Tyler of the Chase Tyler Band! In this episode, we sit down with Chase to discuss his musical journey, including his biggest inspirations and his initial reaction to joining the ranks of legends like Louis Armstrong, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Fats Domino. Dave and Drew talk to Chase about getting expelled, pursuing music, his highest level of education, and the worst thing that has happened while he was on-stage. Upcoming Chase Tyler Band Performances: June 4, 2026: The Peabody Rooftop - Memphis, TN June 6, 2026: Bayou Country Business Expo - Central, LA June 11, 2026: National Anthem, Rougarou Baseball - Baton Rouge, LA June 12, 2026: Edge Bar, L'Auberge Casino - Baton Rouge, LA June 13, 2026: Cypress Lake Resort - Berwick, LA June 20, 2026: Fireside RV Resort - Robert, LA June 27, 2026: Whiskey Tavern - Covington, LA You can find The Chase Tyler Band or Chase Tyler on Facebook for more updates! Connect With Us: The Sadvocate Podcast releases new episodes every Wednesday. Listen: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and TheSadvocate.com. Follow: Follow TheSadvocate on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Join: Join our community in "The Sadvocate Podcast" Facebook group. Contact: Text us your comments, suggestions, and questions at 225-255-2480. 

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew tackle a packed news week, including:Baton Rouge Metro Council Complaint: Analyzing the conflict of interest allegations involving the new parish attorney, John McLindon, and Councilwoman Laurie Adams' husband.City of St. George Updates: Discussing the potential for St. George to separate from the East Baton Rouge Parish library system, plus a look at what is next following the St. George school vote.LSU Football Coaching Staff: The return of Ed Orgeron to LSU as part of Lane Kiffin's staff.Louisiana Policy & Infrastructure: Coverage of the new bill requiring 90-day refunds for utility overcharges, replacing Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers with $6 QR codes, and delays pushing the Picardy-Perkins connector project to 2029.EBR Community News: The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair potentially moving to Baker, the 2024 BREC fiscal audit revealing repeated financial issues, enhanced security at EBR high school graduations, and Central Mayor Wade Evans' recent car crash.State & Regional Headlines: The NAACP's call to boycott southern college sports over voting rights, and the investigation into the illegal killing of geese near the LSU lakes.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew talk to the Queen of Clean Jennifer Richardson about Keep Tigertown Beautiful including but not limited to prostitution, stolen license plates, and a coroner's gurney. 

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew are all over the place this week discussing Governor Landry's redistricting again for the first time, DOTD installs a "new" barrier in Walker, Alligator hunting goes recreational, Central to start towing for the Carolina Squat, and maybe ankle monitors are not that effective after all.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew talk to United Cajun Navy's Brian Trascher about how the group got started, where they now go, and the invasion of Greenland.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew discuss the new Governor Landry recall effort, Sharon Broome subpoena and lawyer, and Baker is banning barberships. 

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew innovate the inspection sticker QR code debate, talk about schools, and Baltimore has built, destroyed, and rebuilt a bridge while we are still studying a new bridge.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew interview candidate for 19th JDC Judge Justin Murphy Delaune. A hard hitting interview that discusses law enforcement, coaching kids' baseball, and the tuba.

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Send us Fan MailDave and Drew interview Talk 107.3 Morning Show Host Brian Haldane.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew interview former Baton Rouge Police Chief Pat Englade. 

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew covering this week's news including BREC burning a park on purpose while other Parishes just burn, Food stamps no longer covering soft drinks and candy, cruise ship coming to Baton Rouge, the City of Central, and Baton Rouge sending back federal money.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew talk to Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse about being a police officer, officer pay, donuts, and NIL deals for officers.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew talk about an altered $300k check from EBR Parish School System, East Feliciana Parish Schools going to 4 days per week next year, one councilmember tries to remove another councilmember after an indictment, and the Parish Attorney's Office suing to quell free speech.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew talk to the Queen of Clean Jennifer Richardson, the founder of Keep Tigertown Beautiful about trash, guns, drugs, and a dead body.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew covering real fake news including Governor Landry allowing open carry of harpoons in Greenland, and it has been 0 days since the last CATS scandal but at least CATS is budgeting for these indictments.

Send us Fan MailMayor Yates talks about his background, from teaching to being a fireman, to becoming the first Mayor of St. George. Also, Dave and Drew cover La AG Liz Murrill preventing king cake smuggling over state lines and how every politician in Louisiana is now running against Sen Bill Cassidy or to replace Rep. Julia Letlow.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew cover a few real fake news stories, real news stories, and talk to Central Mayor and legendary surf enthusiast Wade Evans.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew go Unfiltered and interview award-winning news reporter Kiran Chawla. We also talk about calling to report hands-free driving is a violation of the hands-free driving law and chem trails. Louisiana is also the "easiest" state for dating, whatever that means.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew cover the most popular Sadvocate articles of 2025 including Brian Kelly, Lane Kiffin, and Governor Landry.

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew break down the week's biggest Sadvocate articles. This week EBR Family Court promises reforms as soon as all pending favors are resolved, After ICE hit NOLA and EBR agents request transfer to "something calmer" like Gaza, and EBR Schools to party with Sonic Drive-ins for school fights.

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Send us Fan MailDave and Drew discuss Lane Kiffin coming to Baton Rouge because the gas station food is better than Oxford, MS., the potential return of Coach O, and Todd Graves and Gordon McKernan battle it out in family court to determine who gets custody of Todd Graves. Email questions or comments to [email protected] or text them to 225-255-2480

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew talking about the Library Ballroom, Saban spotted at DMV, and Wade Evans enters the building. Email questions or comments to [email protected] or text them to 225-255-2480

Send us Fan MailMore Brian Kelly taking credit for wins since he has not been fired yet, Lane Kiffin's plane stolen and stripped on Siegen Lane, and Governor Landry appoints Keep Tigertown Beautiful to clean up LSU's athletic department. Email questions or comments to [email protected] or text them to 225-255-2480

Send us Fan MailOn episode 3 of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew we dive into more LSU and Brian Kelly news including Brian Kelly's lawsuit(s) against LSU. We also cover the latest banned form of hazing at LSU, which is forcing pledges to replay the entire 2025 LSU vs Texas A&M game. Send your questions to [email protected] or text them to 225-255-2480 to be mentioned on the next show. 

Send us Fan MailDave and Drew agree that Carville should burn his LSU rugby polo collection circa 1987, Governor Landry declares that only he can approve Sadvocate articles, and more Tulane monkeys on the loose.Send your questions to [email protected] or text them to 225-255-2480 to be mentioned on the next show. 

Send us Fan MailThe Sadvocate Podcast with Dave and Drew debuts with LSU plans to charge fans for leaving games instead of raising ticket prices; Fraternities blamed for any activity within a two mile radius,  La. Sen. Valarie Hodges wants the public to report chemtrails and UFOS and the very true story of research monkeys escaping and on the loose.Send your questions to [email protected] or text them to 225-255-2480 to be mentioned on the next show.