Tigs Bits Podcast

Brantley Salter
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  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Biweekly

From the tailgate to the table, Brantley “Tigs” Salter explores Louisiana food, Southern culture, tailgating, local creators, music, and sports through conversations and stories from across the state.

  1. Oct 15

    The Cajun Ninja Beyond the Recipes with Jason Derouen

    Jason Derouen is known to millions of people online as The Cajun Ninja, but this Tigs Bits conversation goes well beyond Cajun recipes.Jason and I start where you would expect: around a big black iron pot. We talk about cooking for a crowd, controlling the heat in a big pot, gumbo, jambalaya, pastalaya and the Louisiana food arguments that come with all of it. Jason even explains why he believes pastalaya is about as authentically Louisiana as a dish can get.Then the conversation goes somewhere bigger.Jason tells the story of how a simple cooking video helped turn a small Facebook page into The Cajun Ninja, why he decided early that he would never build his entire life around keeping followers happy, and why he believes one meaningful interaction can matter more than a million followers.We also get into red bean gumbo, the difference between North and South Louisiana, how he discovered pressure canning, why his family appears in his content without becoming the product, and the martial arts background behind the "Ninja" name.And yes, we talk about his hair transplant too. Jason openly explains why he did it, what the procedure was actually like and what recovery involved.This one ended up being exactly what I hoped it would be: Louisiana food, some laughs and a chance to get to know Jason Derouen beyond the cooking videos.Jason Derouen, The Cajun Ninja, is a Louisiana creator known for making Cajun cooking approachable through step-by-step videos. His official site also features his seasonings, merchandise and PI-YAHHHHH!! The Cajun Ninja's Cookbook, which includes more than 100 recipes.The Cajun Ninja: https://www.cajunninja.comFOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

  2. Sep 28

    Tales From the Tailgate: The Stories You Never See on Saturdays

    The first Tales From the Tailgate takes Tigs through two completely different LSU football Saturdays and into the stories happening everywhere except the field. At the Clemson game, visiting fans experience LSU game day, Quinn serves up alligator jambalaya, an unexpected J.R. the Handler reunion breaks out at the tailgate, and one fan makes a 49-7 prediction that eventually reaches nearly two million views across social media. But one of the day's best conversations comes from Cliff, a retired Marine who traveled more than 24,000 miles with his wife following College GameDay around the country. He shares what they learned from the journey, why they decided not to wait to take it, and the remarkable story of Pat McAfee promising him a Dodge Ram and following through. A week later against Louisiana Tech, things get considerably stranger: kids report what they've seen on the streets of Baton Rouge, adults struggle with presidential history, and Tigs discovers exactly how many people know Teddy Roosevelt was president in 1904. There's also the Gator Millworks Question of the Week, an ongoing investigation into whether sauce is ruining society, and the story behind the custom 10-gallon cooker that followed Tigs home from the tailgate. Tales From the Tailgate is presented by Gator Millworks. Tigs Bits | TigsBits.com

  3. Aug 20

    Catching Up, LSU Football & Tales From the Tailgate

    It’s been a while since I’ve done a loose live show, so this one is exactly that. No big theme, no formal interview, just catching up. I talk about the summer in Florien, selling my childhood home, family updates, the new direction of Tigs Bits, LSU football, the Jayden Daniels No. 5 situation, Tales From the Tailgate, some great concerts, and plenty of interaction with the live chat. Plus, we spin the wheel and announce the winner of the Merch by Maggie Tiger Game Day shirt giveaway. Football season is almost here, Tales From the Tailgate is coming back, and I’m fired up for what’s ahead.

  4. Aug 13

    The Story Behind Merch by Maggie

    Maggie from Merch by Maggie joins me to talk about how it all started, creating her own designs, putting your ideas out there, and why giving back has become one of the best parts of it all. We also get into Kim Mulkey wearing one of her shirts, LSU style, game day comfort, boudin, 337 and more. And stick around until the end for a little surprise.

  5. Jul 30

    Florida Barbecue Is Better Than Texas? | Cooking With Tiffany

    Is Florida barbecue really better than Texas barbecue?Tiffany joins for a fun conversation about Southern food, comfort food, family recipes, holiday-themed treats, social media, internet haters, and the story behind her cookbook, Cooking With Tiffany: Comfort Food for Every Day.She shares how cooking helped her through the loss of her mother, why she created a cookbook for her children, how she handles negative comments online, and why she loves creating festive food for holidays like Halloween and Christmas.We also talk about pulled pork, boiled peanuts, key lime pie, chicken and dumplings, deviled eggs, fried okra, biscuits and gravy, sweet tea, gumbo, crawfish, boudin, jarred roux, and plenty of other Southern food favorites.Follow Cooking With Tiffany on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, and look for her cookbook on Amazon.

  6. Jul 16

    Farm To Fire Talks Boux-Yah, Birria Tacos & Wing Wars

    Farm To Fire Louisiana joins Tigs Bits to talk live fire cooking, Boux-Yah seasoning, birria tacos, Wing Wars, Louisiana BBQ, food content, competitions, and building a brand from friendship.Matt and Toby from Farm To Fire Louisiana stop by for a long-overdue conversation about their story, their friendship dating back to 1985, and how a few hats and shirts turned into one of the cleanest food brands in Louisiana.We get into the story behind Farm To Fire, the development of their Boux-Yah Blend, the rise of their birria tacos, competing in Wing Wars, their Memphis in May goals, and what makes their approach to live fire cooking so special.They also tease their new SPG Plus blend with butter and chipotle, talk about their upcoming YouTube plans, and explain why food, fire, and fellowship are at the center of everything they do.Check out Farm To Fire Louisiana:Website: https://farmtofirelouisiana.com/Farm To Fire seasonings are available through their website and in select retail locations, including Rouses stores across Louisiana.FOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

  7. Jun 25

    Karen LeBlanc on Hidden Louisiana and LA64

    Karen LeBlanc of LA64 joins to talk hidden Louisiana, Sabine Parish, Piney Woods culture, Louisiana food, travel stories, and why every parish has a story worth telling.Karen LeBlanc is a Louisiana travel journalist, television host, producer, writer, and the host of LA64, the LPB series spotlighting all 64 parishes across Louisiana.In this episode, Karen talks about the mission behind LA64, why small towns deserve more attention, what makes Louisiana such a powerful storytelling state, and why places like Sabine Parish and the Piney Woods are often overlooked.We also talk about her career in television, travel journalism, international travel, Discover Louisiana Travel, The Design Tourist, Louisiana food cities, culture keepers, memory keepers, and the importance of preserving the stories that make this state special.Karen also shares where viewers can watch LA64, read more about the stories behind the show, and send in story suggestions for future seasons.Karen LeBlanc LinksDiscover Louisiana Travel:https://discoverlouisianatravel.com/Watch LA64 on LPB:https://www.lpb.org/programs/la64/Watch LA64 on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@LPBTVThe Design Tourist TV:https://thedesigntourist.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/karenreneeleblanchttps://www.instagram.com/discoverlouisianatravelStory suggestions:Karen@LA64.comFOR ALL OF THE LATESThttps://www.tigsbits.com/

  8. Jun 18

    Hanna in Louisiana Talks Gumbo, Food & North LA

    Hanna Singh, better known as Hanna in Louisiana, joins Tigs to talk Louisiana food, North Louisiana culture, restaurant reviews, real estate, gumbo, hot water cornbread, and the never ending North Louisiana vs South Louisiana debate. They get into how Hanna started creating content, why she loves highlighting local restaurants, why North Louisiana gets called South Arkansas, the Louisiana food spots people need to stop sleeping on, and the gumbo opinion that might get her in trouble.

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From the tailgate to the table, Brantley “Tigs” Salter explores Louisiana food, Southern culture, tailgating, local creators, music, and sports through conversations and stories from across the state.

Information

  • Creator
    Brantley Salter
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brantley Salter
  • Show Website
    Tigs Bits Podcast
  • Provider
    Brantley Salter

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