Louisiana's Playground

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brenard@visitlakecharles.org

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106: Chuck Fest Is Back to Make Lake Charles Strut Its Stuff

October 07, 2026

Guest Dave Evans, the chef behind Luna and Augustine and the founder of Chuck Fest, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground ahead of the free downtown festival returning Oct. 17. He traces Chuck Fest from a Luna block party in 2014 to a downtown-wide celebration that drew 15,000 people, explains why he stepped away and came back, and makes the case that Lake Charles can hold its own with New Orleans and Lafayette. It is a conversation about food, music, and believing in your o...

105: The Great Southwest Louisiana Plate Lunch Draft

September 23, 2026

Guest Marcus Lawson, a home chef and competition cook, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground for a snake draft of the best plate lunches in Southwest Louisiana. The three of them each pick their spots across specific weekdays, a Louisiana dish, and one free-for-all, landing on 12 places from fried chicken Wednesdays to a sauce piquante you have to get lucky to catch. Think of it as a two-week eating plan you did not know you needed.Find more information on where to eat, thin...

104: 100 Years of Live Theater in Lake Charles

September 09, 2026

Guests Brett Downer and Heather Partin, two longtime Lake Charles Little Theatre board members, join hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground to mark the theater's 100th anniversary season. They trace the company's origins to founder Rosa Hart, who wrote to Hollywood stars and once landed Lake Charles in the pages of Life magazine, and explain how an all-volunteer operation has survived fire, flood, and hurricanes for a century. It becomes a case for why live theater still matters in...

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How do I get in touch with Louisiana's Playground?

Louisiana's Playground is hosted by Brady Renard and Jillian Corder. Its publicly listed email is brenard@visitlakecharles.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Louisiana's Playground?

The publicly listed email for Louisiana's Playground: brenard@visitlakecharles.org.

How many listeners does Louisiana's Playground have?

Podseeker estimates Louisiana's Playground reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Louisiana's Playground?

Louisiana's Playground typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand expertise in a Southwest Louisiana subject, such as food, music, arts, events, hospitality, or local businesses. Guests are often local professionals, business operators, artists, or community organization representatives. Recent guests include Dave Evans, Marcus Lawson, and Heather Partin.

How hard is it to get booked on Louisiana's Playground?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Louisiana's Playground cover?

Recent episodes cover Travel, Tourism, Louisiana Travel, Cajun Cuisine, and Live Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.