Malls are Making a Comeback Elisabeth McKinley has done a lot; and is still doing as much, if not more, in the food space these days. We dive into what she’s got going on and get the scoop on one of the most recent ventures she’s involved in, Town Square Pizza. Oh yea; we also eat a bunch of pizza and drink beer. The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Terrestrial Landscape Who is Jay Parker and what does he do? Time to find out on this episode of the podcast. Just kidding. It’s just the four of us cramming together multiple run on sentences and getting side tracked over and over til we find our way back. Back to what…who knows. The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our socials for deets on how to ente...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Alright, mutha puffers; this is IT! The return of Cheba Hut to the ETB POD. We fired up the equipment and they fired up the subs for this special episode to lead us into Cheba Hut Baton Rouge’s 420 celebration going on from 10a to 10p this Saturday, April 20th. Hop on this episode ASAP to hear all about what’s next for Cheba royalty, Tommy and Meredith. And get ALL the deets on the weekend festivities; including the ETB HEAT THE BOOT blunt eating contest. The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
The ETB POD are no strangers to Cypress Coast Brewing. But we don’t ever need an excuse to sit down with our people and throw a few back while gettin into some snacks! This time we are back again at our home base, Zee Zee’s Kitchen + Cocktails, catching up with Justin Meyers of Cypress Coast Brewing and having a hell of a time doing it. If you are a beer drinker and you ain’t been thru Cypress; you only playing yourself! You know what it is; DRINK BEER. DO PODCASTS. FTW. The Eat the Boot Podcast...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Chopping it up with Danny Wilson of Soulshine by Danny FKN Wilson. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook and catch him out popping up slinging ever changing menus around town and regularly posted up at Pelican to Mars on Government St. in BR. The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our socials for deets on how to enter ETB Pod monthly giveaways from our spo...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Finally, the ETB POD sits down with long time friends of the show, power couple and owner/operators of South 73 Lunchroom, Jill and Brandon Swindle. Find them on Facebook and Instagram and visit the restaurant at 13375 LA-73, Geismar, LA. The Eat the Boot Podcast is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our socials for deets on how to enter ETB Pod monthly giveaways from our sponso...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Returning to the ETB POD, we have good friend of the show and pit master, Brandon Thomsen of Oak & Smoke BBQ Company. And this time we are onsite at the home of O&S; the little BBQ stand in Prairieville, LA that’s putting out big flavors and killer weekly specials. Since recording this episode, Oak & Smoke has continued to build a loyal following and make their mark on the booming community of foodies in the 225. Check out the episode and then swing by Oak & Smoke at 40255 LA-42,...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 3
We’re onsite with the man, the myth, the beer brewer and pizza maker, the legend, the one and only, Karlos Knott; at his very own promise land: Bayou Teche Brewery. We talk brews, news and the beautiful view out in Arnaudville, LA. And we break into all that good food from the in house restaurant, Cajun Saucer. Because as always, we’re here for the food! The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the a...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On the first episode of season three of the ETB POD; we sit down at Tiger Pho BR with the brilliant Laura Sui to discuss a massive event coming to downtown Baton Rouge for its second round: NIGHT MARKET BTR! Located at Rhorer Plaza next to City Hall by the Old State Capitol & East Baton Rouge River Center Branch Library; the night market will take place on February 9th from 6pm to 9pm. The event will feature over 30 unique Asian vendors, showcasing food, art and culture AND live performances...
Jan 29, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This is itter . And then see you next year. This episode is literally us proving that we are underprepareder and undeservinger of any listeners. So like, WTF are you doing here bro?!? Did you really come back for part 2 of this goofy shit?! Well since you’re already here, might as well give it a listen. And PLEASE; Don’t confuse us for people who are good at this. The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, ...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This is it. And then see you next year. This episode is literally us proving that we are underprepared and undeserving of any listeners. So like, WTF are you doing here bro?!? Jk. This is only Part 1. Don’t confuse us for people who are good at this. The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our socials for deets on how to enter ETB Pod monthly giveaways from our sponsor...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Old news. New news. Good news. We get into it all with owner of CounterspaceBR, Sarah Joy. Follow Counterspace on all your socials for updates on the now multiple locations. And once again we are recording on site from the Eat the Boot booth at Zee Zee’s in BR. The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our socials for deets on how to enter ETB Pod monthly giveaways from ...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Back again from Zee Zee’s in BR with our friend, Jordan Basham of Wheretogeaux225, for the first OFFICIAL ETB “Shitshow” episode! Will this be the one that gets us cancelled…we sure hope so. You let us know what we need to go in on for future Shitshows, and we’ll call this one the warmup! The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our socials for deets on how to enter ETB...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Back again with another ABV+ETB Collab! This time we are on-site at Calliope Beer Works with owner operator, Rich Szydlo. We get a preview of the brews that are coming to the taps soon and we dig into a few dishes from their fun and expansive menu. Big ups to the ABV Podcast for bringing us along on these foodie adventures. If you follow us, you aught be following ABV as well. Find us both on all your favorite podcast providers. And get your ass to Calliope Beer Works for good brew, good food, a...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min0
We interrupt our regularly scheduled podgramming to drop a very special episode with our friend, Jacob Couvillion, owner of Nooley’s. In anticipation of our 6th Annual ETB Wingsgiving Celebration, we wanted to sit down with one of our gracious hosts of Wingsgiving, for the past three years in a row and again for 2023. From inception to expansion, LFG!!!! The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the a...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On the MFin show; we got Mugsy Saulnier, owner operator of Zee Zee’s Kitchen and Cocktails in Baton Rouge, under the Perkins overpass. We catch up, cut up and dig in to some food and some foolishness. Stay tuned on all the ETB Pod socials and come hang next time we record at Zee Zee’s, one of our Official ETB recording hubs. The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our ...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We’re onsite at Opie’s in BR to get the scoop on the new spot from the man himself, Brian Medlin. Fried, seasoned, sauced and loaded up; we’re here for it ALL. And fts, Jeff Vance, sits in on this episode for Checkmarks while he’s out searching for cheese curds on the other side of the country. Fire up this episode while you make the drive over to Opie’s on Florida Blvd. and get you some of them crackin cracklins! The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music ...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Friend of the pod and long time ETB member, Chef Richard Markert, joins us for an end of day shit shooting session. Always a great time hanging with Chef Richard. Check out his legendary Smoke & Boil popups. Home of the Cheeseburger in Paradise, Tiki Dogs, Pho-Bois, Eggstreme brunch, Red Stick Hot Chicken, AND MORE!!!! Follow Chef on all the things and prepare your bodies for some big news! The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Erin McNary is our first ETB group member, that we didn’t know outside of our Facebook group, to make an appearance on the podcast. She’s an Oregon transplant and by the time this podcast drops, she’ll be transplanting once again. Erin was one of the first people we wanted on the podcast when we started putting out episodes. We dig into what the group has meant to her and we really get back to basics and what ETB was started for even though we may not have realized it at the time. The ETB Pod is...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Katherine Roberts of “Cocktails with Katherine” joins us on the podcast for some beverage talk and a lil brunch in the form of Bromosas! Friend of the show and reoccurring co-host, Jordan Basham (Wheretogeaux225), is also once again in the building. If we accomplish nothing else this year, we at least know a bit more about sharks and cocktails. Check out @cocktails_with_katherine on Instagram for a never ending supply of cocktail knowledge, trends and general info on all things cocktails. The ET...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
225 Magazine drops a “Best of 225” issue every year and we just feeling some kinda way about it this year (and most years, honestly). What’s with these categories? What’s the deal with this chain representation? What about the little guys? What’s the purpose of this list? We have thoughts. Come holla at us 225 Mag! We are open to being proven wrong. But it hasn’t happened yet… The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 3
What’s this? An early episode!!! Dropping heat on a Tuesday! Check out our hangs with Eusebio Gongora from Rotolo’s (on site, at Rotolo’s Craft & Crust). He fills us in on what’s coming down the pipe for the Rotolo’s empire in the near and distant future. As well as taking a look into his own storied career. And we dig into some new items hitting the Rotolo’s menu this year. You can check some of them out during Dig Baton Rouge’s EatBR restaurant week, from July 24th to the 29th. The ETB Pod...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 2
On the first ever ETB+ABV 2 part podcast, we get into part one with David Steele and Jay D. Ducote. We sample some great, and one not so great, bourbon. And we catch up with our guests to chop it up about what’s been going on in their lives as of late. (Tune into The ABV Podcast with Chuck P next week for Part 2!) Be sure to check out the Bourbon Society of Baton Rouge ( www.bsobrfoundation.com ) for more info on the soon to be released “Screw Cancer 2023 Limited Edition Bourbon” AND stay up to ...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Third time’s a charm! We pop into The Meatatory to chop it up with owner/operator, Derek Stewart. And we get the scoop on all the big changes happening at The Meatatory AND all the big things coming. We also have our first official return guests in Lundi Baking Co. and 1812 Food Haus owners, Amelia and Tessa, respectively, rounding out the dream team! Hell of a way to close out season one of the ETB podcast. Stay tuned for season two! The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Roug...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Shannon Martz joins us to talk about the world of cottage baking and what it looks like transitioning your lifelong hobby into your career. We get into the ups, the downs, and a bit of the ever elusive yet conveniently vague tea. There is no shortage of need in the market for confectionary creations. And Shannon has carved out a very loyal and growing corner of that market. Find Shannon’s Sugah Shack on FB and Instagram to see all of her unique creations and specialty sweets. The ETB Pod is spon...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We chat in studio with friend of the show and social media strategist, Maameefua Koomson. As founder of Quirk-E Creative and the catalyst behind the explosion of #BRTOK, Maamee is a wearer of many hats. But being a hyper busy entrepreneur and social media influencer is just what you see at a glance. So we had to chop it up and see what makes her tick (and tok) and we might have even dabbled in the tea a bit… The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from L...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We share a feast amongst friends at Tiger Pho Vietnamese Kitchen in BR. We talk life, food, culture and foolishness, as we swim through a smorgasbord of delicious Vietnamese offerings on our way to selecting some ETB collaborative items that will be popping up on the Tiger Pho menu. Find Tiger Pho on Facebook and Instagram at @tigerphobr. And hit up the spot Wednesday thru Monday at 6413 Jones Creek Rd Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and fea...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We go full tilt with our very first After Hours ETB Pod on location at Cheba Hut Baton Rouge. Check it out and hear how the owners, Meredith and Tommy Wiggins, brought Cheba Hut to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. And try and make heads and tails of whatever else happened after we opened shop after closing time! The ETB Pod is sponsored by Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Baton Rouge and features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. *Check our socials for deets on h...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We slice, pull, and chop it up in studio with friend of the pod, Brandon Thomsen, of the legendary Oak & Smoke BBQ Company. We talk food trucks, pop ups, life in and out of the kitchen and as always, all our favorite foodie pet peeves. Find Oak & Smoke on FB and Instagram and catch em out in the streets for All The Meats and All The Sides! The ETB Pod features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. www.eattheboot.com
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Chrissy and Matt Hebert, owners of Hebert’s Cajun Meats and Amelia Watts Bird, owner of Lundi Baking Co, join us on the pod to talk about their unlikely beginnings and the roads that converged to bring their businesses together under one roof. And we eat a massive feast and only get into a small bit of everything they have offer. You can find Hebert’s and Lundi on Facebook and Instagram. The ETB Pod features music from Louisiana based singer/songwriter, Adam Dale, from the album “Shadowtown”. ww...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
