The Big Bad Boot
The podcast about the weird state you wish you were from, hosted by the weird siblings you wish you had.
The Big Bad Boot
Latest Episodes
Episode 58: The War Was Over… Allegedly with Caleb
Caleb tells the wild story of the Battle of New Orleans, where Andrew Jackson, a ragtag army, and one very catchy song helped create a Louisiana legend. The peace treaty had already been signed, but news traveled a little slower in 1815. So, wa...
Episode 57: Kati & Marvelous Mr. Moisant
Ever wonder why New Orleans’ airport code is MSY? Here’s the story of the high-flying Mr. Moisant, the daring aviator who gave MSY its name.
Episode 56: Kati & The Casket Girls
In 18th-century New Orleans, young women arrived from France carrying mysterious trunks—and a legend was born. Kati tells us the legend of the Casket Girls and the vampire folklore that turned their journey into one of New Orleans’ darkest lege...
Episode 55: The Ellender Murders With Kati
In this episode of TBBBP, Kati tells us the sad story of the murders of Eric & Pam Ellender in Sulphur, Louisiana. While a suspect was quickly apprehended, many people think he did not act alone.
Episode 54: Caleb The Shipwreck That Bought Louisiana
What does a shipwreck full of Spanish silver have to do with the Louisiana Purchase? Apparently, a whole lot.This week, Caleb tells Kati the wild story of the El Cazador, a Spanish ship that sank off the coast of Louisiana carrying a fo...