The Big Bad Boot

In Part 2 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares more insight on the questionable investigation, the unfamiliar world of politics and law enforcement, and how she’s using her mom’s legacy to help others. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers nearly two decades later.

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In Part 1 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares vivid memories of her mother, the day everything changed, and the early missteps that allowed the case to go cold. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers nearly two decades later.

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Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here:
Kati:
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Caleb:
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This week on The Big Bad Boot, Kati dives deep into one of Louisiana’s creepiest urban legends — The Grunch of New Orleans East. From eerie encounters to the dark folklore surrounding this elusive creature, she takes you on a wild ride through one of the state’s most chilling tales.
Meanwhile, Caleb has been itching to drop a major announcement, and this episode is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. 👀
Tune in to hear the full story, the surprise, and of course… a whole lot of Boot chaos.

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Grab your straw and join Kati as she explores the origin of one of Louisiana’s most unique quirks, the drive thru daiquiri shop. You’ll laugh and learn about Davis Ervin, owner of “The Daiquiri Factory” - the state’s first establishment to serve frozen alcoholic beverages via a drive thru window. 

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Caleb:
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Join your favorite siblings as they explore the life and legacy of Louisiana’s own, Sarah Breedlove… aka Madame CJ Walker. Learn how this pioneer in women’s hair care went from working on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana to one of the country’s wealthiest entrepreneurs.

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Caleb:
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Join your favorite siblings as they tell the story of the boy who was “put to death twice”. In 1946, one of the strangest capital punishment cases in American history came before the Supreme Court. The state of Louisiana sent a 17-year-old boy to the electric chair for the second time. This is the story of the double execution of Willie Francis.

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Caleb:
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In this episode, Caleb dives into the life and legend of Jean Lafitte — the pirate who somehow became America’s first patriot. From smuggling in the swamps to cutting deals with generals, Lafitte blurred the line between outlaw and hero. Was he a savior of New Orleans or just the best businessman on the bayou? Grab your rum, hoist your flag, and sail with us into the wild story of Louisiana’s most legendary pirate-patriot.

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Caleb:
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Join your favorite southern siblings for another rowdy live episode at Gnarly Barley Brewing! Kati & Caleb explore the life, legend, and lore of New Orleans’ Queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau. Grab a seat, crack open a cold Jucifer, and settle in for another spooky Louisiana tale! 

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This one’s got drama written all over it. In this episode of The Big Bad Boot, Caleb tells the wild legend of the Sultan’s Palace, the French Quarter mansion that dripped with wealth, rumor, and excess. In the 1800s, a man claiming to be a Turkish sultan moved in with a harem, piles of gold, and enough decadence to keep the neighbors buzzing.

But one stormy night, the party ended in a blood-soaked mystery—every occupant inside the mansion found dead, and no clear answers as to who (or what) was behind it. Was it jealous rivals? Secret enemies from overseas? Or just another ghost story spun by the Quarter? Caleb sorts fact from folklore in one of New Orleans’ most notorious tales.

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Caleb:
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Lock and load, Brides of Christ—this one’s a fun one. In this episode of The Big Bad Boot, Kati dives into the fascinating history of Carville, the once-hidden leprosarium nestled along the Mississippi River in southeast Louisiana. For over a century, this secluded community was home to patients diagnosed with Hansen’s Disease, but it was far more than just a hospital.
 
From its founding by the Daughters of Charity to the tight-knit society that formed behind its gates, Carville became its own little world—with its own rules, its own culture, and its own secrets. Think less doom and gloom, more convents and quirky customs.
 
Tune in as we explore how a place built for isolation became a symbol of dignity, humanity, and good ol’ Louisiana resilience.

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Caleb:
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