Third Coast Podcast

On this week's show, Joe traveled to Hackney Fitness & MMA to sit down with Darrian Hayes and Owen Elkins for conversation centered around training, fighting, and growth. The group dives into their recent fights and lessons learned inside the cage. We talk about those experiences shaping the way they coach others in the gym. Owen breaks down how the nickname “Silverback” came to be. We discuss gym culture, mindset, and what’s coming next for the Hackney Fitness team as they continue to push forward. This episode was recorded in Pineville, Louisiana.  

On this week's show, Joe and Kobi were joined by Ben Jones for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in community and personal growth. Ben broke down the community projects he’s been involved with around Oakdale and what giving back really means to him. We also talked about his recent trip to Mississippi deer hunting and sharing stories from the woods. We elboate on how hunting has become a personal tradition. Ben opened up about his journey through the VA hospital system in Arkansas, his recent decision to join the American Legion, and how that chapter has shaped him. To wrap things up, Ben shared his creative passions from painting to writing his second part of his book. This episode was recorded in Oakdale, Louisiana. 

 On this week's show, Joe is joined with Andrew Griggs, a longtime Louisiana MMA figure with over 20 years of experience covering the local fight scene through in-depth interviews, photography, and video work. We broke down how his passion for MMA started after earning his black belt and how that love for the sport turned into documenting fighters and their journeys inside and outside the cage. Andrew shared some of the wildest and most disrespectful things he’s heard fans yell at MMA events. He gave insight into his personal approach to interviewing fighters with respect and  authenticity. He reflected on what it meant to be inducted into the MMA Hall of Fame. We also talked about the evolution of Louisiana MMA and the relationships he’s built with fighters over two decades in the game. This episode was recorded in Oakdale, Louisiana. 

On this week's show, Joe and Kobi reflect on 20 years of friendship built on long road trips, small town memories, and plenty of questionable teenage decisions. They swap stories from their younger days, laugh through the chaos, and talk about how those experiences shaped their bond. The conversation also dives into their favorite podcast recordings over the years, behind the scenes moments, and why the show means more to them than they ever expected. This episode was recorded in Oakdale, Louisiana. 

On this week's show,  Joe is joined with Charles, for one of the most personal conversations we’ve had on the show. We opened things up with a little New Orleans Saints football to get the ball rolling before diving deep into what it was like for him becoming a father all those years ago. He opened up about growing up in Oakdale before cell phones. Charles descried drive-in movies, packed arcades, and restaurants forgotten in the past. We wrapped it up by going down a rabbit hole with a conspiracy about your eyes and how much of reality we actually see. This is a real mix of nostalgia, life lessons, and mind-bending conversation on this week's episode recorded in Oakdale, Louisiana.

From the rodeo grounds to the grind it takes to stay competitive, this week Joe was joined by Sage and Joshua from Lafayette. Sage is a competitive barrel racer who broke down everything from personal training to how she conditions and trains her horses for high-level competition. We talked about traveling to different rodeos across Louisiana and beyond. Sage breaks down the struggles that come with the sport, and the dedication it takes to keep chasing wins. Sage also shared her future goals and her dreams to accomplish in the barrel racing world. Joshua gives update on his mma journey going into 2026. This show was recorded locally in Oakdale, Louisiana.

On this week's episode, Joe is joined with Waylon Bailey for a wide ranging conversation that blends martial arts, family, and the hoilday season. We break down the differences and similarities between Jujutsu and TACT. We diving into injuries, knockouts, pressure points, and the conditioning it takes to perform at a high level. We also laugh about how wild winter weather can get in Louisiana. We share  childhood Christmas memories that still stick with us today. As parents, we talk about the joy of experiencing Christmas through our kids and how that changes everything. We wrap things up by looking ahead at what’s coming up for Waylon in 2026 and what the future holds. This episode was recorded in Oakdale, Louisiana.

On this week's episode, Joe and Kobi reunite on the mic for the first time in six months and the energy comes back instantly. We kick things off by talking about how the U.S. stopped printing the penny and into how its value might change over time. We also break down the viral “6–7” trend and how it originally came from a basketball interview. We also take some time to share our personal favorite collectibles and talk about why certain items hold so much meaning for us. We shift into a conversation about life in California, comparing everyday differences to what we’re used to in Louisiana. This show was recorded late night at Zanders on Fête Du Void grounds in Oakdale, Louisiana.

On this week's show, Joe sits down with Louisiana actor Hick Cheramie to talk about his journey from lower Lafourche Parish to working on major film and TV sets across the country. Hick shares what it was really like on set for projects like Emancipation, Mayfair Witches, The Family Business: New Orleans, Money Plane, and more. Hick’s breaks down the roles he’s played and unexpected moments that happen behind the scenes. Hick’s elaborates on his recent lead role as an Vampire Hunter upcoming flim "South of Night". We also dive into his appearances in national TV ads, including spots that aired multiple times during the Super Bowl, and how those experiences pushed his career forward.This conversation dives into his growth as an actor, personal growth in his life, and how staying rooted in southern Louisiana keeps him grounded as his career continues to grow. This episode was recorded locally in Oakdale, Louisiana on the Fête Du Void grounds.

In this episode, Joe sits down with Lake Charles comedian Jay Moody to dive into his unique approach to stand-up and his signature style, “stoner swamp comedy.” Jay shares how he develops new material, his writing process, and how he keeps his sets fresh. The conversation also takes a musical turn as Jay talks about his lifelong passion for playing bass and electric guitar—something he’s been doing for over 20 years. It’s a laid-back, heartfelt chat full of laughs, creativity, and real conversation. This show was record in Oakdale, Louisiana.