33 episodes

He’s a writer people are already calling the next Mark Twain. Author David Pierson offers listeners a humorous glimpse into the many minds of his imaginary friends. He and they touch on everything from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, from education, politics, and culture to religion. Listen here to a funny, insightful original thinker.

Bayou-Picayune David Pierson

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

He’s a writer people are already calling the next Mark Twain. Author David Pierson offers listeners a humorous glimpse into the many minds of his imaginary friends. He and they touch on everything from Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss, from education, politics, and culture to religion. Listen here to a funny, insightful original thinker.

    New Year's Day Used to Be March 25th

    New Year's Day Used to Be March 25th

    #33: Did you know that before 1752 New Year's Day in England and its colonies was March 25th, not January 1st? Podcast show transcription available here: https://www.davidpierson.net/podcast-new-years-day-used-to-be-march-25th/

    • 3 min
    Who Dat

    Who Dat

    #32: Did you know the phrase “Who Dat” was first used by Herman Melville in his 1851 novel “Moby-Dick?” Podcast show transcription available here: https://www.davidpierson.net/podcast-who-dat/

    • 2 min
    I Play Center Linebacker

    I Play Center Linebacker

    #31: When I was twelve, we moved from California to Louisiana. In California, I played baseball. I lived baseball. But in Louisiana there was no baseball. Podcast show transcription available here: https://www.davidpierson.net/podcast-i-play-center-linebacker/

    • 9 min
    I step off the top of a football stadium

    I step off the top of a football stadium

    #30: When I walk, my head is down, and I scour the ground for nickels, dimes and quarters. It’s a poor boy habit I developed when I was twelve, but that tendency to look down before I make a step almost resulted in my death when I took a dare and stepped off the top of a football stadium. Podcast show transcription available here: https://www.davidpierson.net/podcast-i-step-off-the-top-of-a-football-stadium/

    • 10 min
    Jesus Lied

    Jesus Lied

    #29: With my title — “Jesus Lied” — many Christians will probably presume this is yet another attack on their religious beliefs, while non-Christians will think this affirms what they already believe — that Jesus, if there was such a person, was merely a man and not God.

    • 5 min
    The Curse of the Frog

    The Curse of the Frog

    #28: When I was in high school, I knew a boy who went by the nickname “Bwana” because he loved outdoor critters. He used to keep a pet snake, and every morning some of us boys would watch when it was feeding time. 

    • 8 min

Customer Reviews

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6 Ratings

6 Ratings

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Very Entertaining

My new favorite podcast. This is a podcast done by the author David Pierson. I love his books so I figured that I would check out his podcast as well. I really like the variation in topics. The episodes can be quite different but they're all entertaining. It really showcases the creativity and diversity of the author.

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