Michael and Stephanie Paoletti from Butcher Baker join us to talk about their journey from catering and Sweet Enchantments to running a modern restaurant and lounge in Midtown Ocean Springs.

They share how their idea evolved over five years, how local support fuels their growth, and why The Butcher Baker is more than just a name — it’s a lifestyle built on creativity, community, and good food.

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Nate McGregor and Jonathan from the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve join us to talk duck hunting, teal season, and how their team is using drones, AI, and hunter surveys to protect Mississippi’s marshland habitats.

From waterfowl migration to new conservation tech, this episode connects the dots between hunting and habitat science.

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Ricky Mathews—host of The Ricky Mathews Show and SuperTalk Outdoors—joins us to break down the corporate takeover of local media. As former president and publisher of three Gulf Coast newspapers (📰 The Sun Herald, 📰 The Press-Register, and 📰 The Times-Picayune), Ricky brings decades of experience and a front-row seat to the collapse of traditional journalism.

We cover:

This conversation asks the big question: Can local voices survive in a corporate media world?

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United in Blue is bringing the Coast together for A Night in Blue at the IP Casino on October 18 — an evening of music, auctions, and community support dedicated to the families of fallen first responders.

In this episode, we talk with Lynn Bentz and Dan Cuevas about:

📍 October 18 | IP Casino, Biloxi, MS 🎶

This conversation goes beyond the uniform — it’s about honoring heroes, lifting up families, and uniting Mississippi in support.

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Smokin’ the Sip BBQ Festival is putting Moss Point on the map as Mississippi’s premier barbecue event. 🍖

We sit down with Josh Borden, president of the Moss Point Main Street Association, to talk about how the event came together and what you can expect this year:

📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM – 8 PM

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This one’s all about barbecue, bourbon, blues, and community spirit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

From backyard experiments with spotlights to a business that changed the way the Gulf Coast flounders—Coastal Floundering Lights is a story of innovation, grit, and pure love for the outdoors.

In this episode, the crew shares how they went from childhood friends tinkering in sheds to building some of the most trusted rigs in night fishing. Learn how they perfected underwater LED lights, why their gear is built to last, and the community that grew around their brand.

✨ Don’t miss this episode—it’s one that every Gulf Coast fisherman will relate to!

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🏁 Racing, family, and Gulf Coast tradition — that’s the story of Mitchell’s Motorplex.

George Mitchell joins us alongside his son Justin and race director Derek “Shrek” Callender to share how they revived the dirt track, what it takes to keep it running, and why racing is more than just fast cars — it’s about community.

From the old Highway 67 track to today’s family-friendly events in Vestry, this episode captures the passion that keeps Gulf Coast racing alive.

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We’re back with Jason Saucier from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk all things shrimp and crab! Jason gives us the latest update on Mississippi’s crab fishery, explains the rules on legal catches, and shares how new sonar technology is helping remove hundreds of derelict crab traps from our waters.

🦐 We also dive into shrimp season, why brown shrimp moved offshore this year, and what to expect from the white shrimp moving in this fall.

♻️ Plus, we cover the Monofilament Recycling Program — a Gulf-wide initiative to keep fishing line out of our bays and off our beaches. From crabbers to recreational anglers, this episode has something for everyone who loves our Gulf Coast waters.

🥃 Conversations over bourbon… this is why we call it Brown Water Banter.

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In episode 319, we sit down with 🎙️ Brandon Boudreaux, Executive Director of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, MS. From working as a deckhand at just 15 years old ⚓ to now leading the museum, Brandon shares his incredible journey and deep family ties to the Gulf Coast’s maritime heritage.

We dive into the history of Biloxi as the seafood capital of the world 🦪, the cultural gumbo that makes the Coast unique 🌎, and the museum’s role in keeping those stories alive 📖. Brandon also talks about surviving Katrina 🌊, rebuilding the museum 🏛️, and how the schooners continue to serve as living history ⛵.

If you love Gulf Coast history, seafood culture, or just want to hear stories that connect generations, this is an episode you don’t want to miss 🎧

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In episode 318 of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Wyatt Dunaway, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). 🌊

Wyatt explains how his team monitors 21 beach sites along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, what they test for, and why advisories are sometimes issued after heavy rainfall. We cover the science behind water quality, the difference between enterococcus bacteria and Vibrio, and why Mississippi water looks “brown” compared to places like Destin or Orange Beach.

Other highlights include:

This episode is a deep dive into the work that keeps our coastline safe for swimming, fishing, and family fun.

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