On this episode of Superfan Diaries, we're going behind the scenes with a true Louisiana legend, Fitz Kern of the legendary Kern Studios. But this isn't just about building the world's most iconic Mardi Gras floats; it's about how one wild idea turned into the highway folklore of the Mardi Gras Mike float. Ever wonder what it takes to drive a 30-foot tiger mascot from the heart of New Orleans all the way to the College World Series in Omaha? We're talking about a century-old family tradition colliding with the unstoppable force of LSU fandom. We get the untold stories, from secret superstitions to a run-in with the police that you have to hear to believe. Plus, we'll find out what it's really like inside Death Valley on a Saturday night and how a passion for LSU football, baseball, and even the Saints and Pelicans can literally take over the road. So buckle up, because you're about to hear how a superfan rolled his team pride into the history books. This is one ride you don't want to miss

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