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What started as a weekend of BBQ and music has grown into one of the most impactful charitable events in the country. In this episode, Robert Rosamond and Owen St. Amant share the story behind Hogs for the Cause, and how it has raised millions to support families battling pediatric brain cancer. They dive into the real impact behind the event, which helps ease the financial burden families face during treatment. You’ll also hear how their team, Swine Krewe, has grown its fundraising year after year and how you can get involved.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🐖 Swine Krewe: Growing fundraising totals and ambitious goals each year

💛 Real Impact: Supporting families through treatment and housing needs

🤝 Personal Stories: The emotional moments that drive deeper involvement

🎟️ Event Experience: Music, food, and community coming together for a cause

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After 33 years in the classroom, Cindy LeBeouf is stepping into retirement with a lifetime of memories and meaningful relationships built through her years teaching first grade. David sits down with the firm’s second annual High Seas ABCs winner to celebrate her incredible career and hear the story behind the surprise that capped it off in unforgettable fashion. Cindy also shares her favorite book and a special tradition many families are now using it for at graduation.

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🎓 First Grade Impact: The unique joy and challenges of teaching young learners

🏫 Classroom Connections: How relationships with students last long after the school year ends

🎁 Unexpected Recognition: What it felt like to be nominated by a colleague

🌎 First Cruise Experience: Exploring Honduras, Costa Maya, and Cozumel aboard Harmony of the Seas

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A massive alleged staged-accident scheme in New Orleans has turned into one of the most shocking legal stories in recent memory. In this episode, David and Brad break down the federal trial involving attorneys accused of participating in a years-long conspiracy involving fake truck crashes, recruited passengers, and fraudulent injury claims. They explain how the investigation unfolded, the key witnesses now testifying, and the legal strategy unfolding in court. The conversation also explores the broader impact this case could have on the legal profession, insurance rates, and public trust in the justice system.

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🚚 How the alleged staged crash scheme worked and why 18-wheeler collisions were central to it

🕵️ The patterns investigators noticed that led the FBI to start connecting the dots

⚖️ The attorneys now on trial and how the case reached this point

💬 Courtroom testimony revealing code words and alleged payment methods

🧩 The defense strategy arguing the lawyers had no knowledge of the scheme

🔍 The broader fallout for the legal profession, insurance costs, and public trust

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Vanessa Van Vrancken has lived a life full of fascinating chapters, from performing in Broadway productions and touring internationally to returning home to help run one of New Orleans’ most beloved wedding venues. Today, she joins David Vicknair to talk about her unexpected career journey, the legacy of The Balcony Ballroom, and what it’s like to operate a family business that has hosted tens of thousands of celebrations over the past five decades.

Along the way, the conversation takes some classic New Orleans detours like debating the best king cakes in the region, sharing favorite pizza spots, and swapping stories about local food traditions. Vanessa also offers a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a wedding truly memorable, the details that matter most to guests, and why great food and hospitality remain the heart of every successful celebration.

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🎉A 50+ year wedding legacy

🍽️Why food matters at weddings

👨‍👩‍👧Family businesses come with personality

🍕New Orleans food debates never end

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Legal marketing is evolving faster than ever, and most law firms are still thinking about it the wrong way. In this episode, David sits down with digital marketing expert and attorney Gyi Tsakalakis, founder of Attorney Sync and co-host of the Lunch Hour Legal Marketing podcast. They explore how AI is reshaping client behavior, why brand impacts performance marketing more than firms realize, and what private equity’s entrance into law could mean for consumers.

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🚀 Why user behavior (not just technology) is the real disruption in AI-driven marketing

📈 The evolving balance between brand spend and direct-response marketing

🧠 “Attribution myopia” and why your data may be lying to you

🏛️ Private equity’s impact on the legal profession and consumer protection

📬 Why direct mail and owned lists may be your most undervalued asset

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AttorneySync: https://www.attorneysync.com/

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lunch-hour-legal-marketing/id973563135

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The Super Bowl isn’t just about football; it’s about food, commercials, traditions, and a shared experience that pulls millions together for one Sunday every year. David and Brad dive into the wild stats, strange facts, and cultural moments that have turned the Super Bowl into a full-blown ritual. From what Americans consume to what we remember long after the game ends, this conversation covers more than just the score. Stick around to hear their take on this year’s matchup and whether their predictions line up with yours.

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🍕 Game Day Consumption: The staggering food stats behind Sunday

📺 Commercial Culture: Why ads are part of the event

🏈 Team Breakdown: How the matchup shapes up

🎉 Game Day Traditions: How everyone plans to watch

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The Saints didn’t make the playoffs, but the final stretch of the season may have changed everything. In this postseason wrap-up, David is joined by Saints insider Chris Rosvoglou of Boot Krewe Media to break down Tyler Shough’s emergence as quarterback, a revitalized defensive front, and the rookie class that reshaped expectations. They also dig into looming contract decisions, cap strategy, draft priorities, and why New Orleans could be closer to competing in the NFC South than the record suggests.

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🏈 Tyler Shough’s late-season growth and why the locker room believes in him

🧱 Defensive line resurgence led by Cam Jordan and Chase Young

🧠 Smart rookie contributions that reshaped the roster outlook

💰 Big contract questions around Alvin Kamara, Cam Jordan, and Alontae Taylor

🛠️ Offseason priorities: draft, free agency, and fixing special teams

Keep up with Chris: https://bootkrewemedia.com/author/chris-rosvoglou/

Chris on X: https://x.com/RosvoglouReport

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Mardi Gras brings out strong opinions in South Louisiana, and this episode leans into all of them. David and Brad debate the best King Cakes, argue filled versus traditional, and break down which parades are truly can’t-miss events each Carnival season. From Uptown versus Mid-City routes to ladder etiquette, neutral ground strategy, and the unwritten rules surrounding the King Cake baby, nothing is off limits. Along the way, they share personal traditions, favorite throws, and what keeps Mardi Gras fun year after year!

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🍰 King Cake rankings, hot takes, and filled vs. traditional debates
👶 The unwritten rules of the King Cake baby- and who’s responsible
🎺 Best Mardi Gras parades: Uptown, Mid-City, daytime vs. night
🪜 Ladder etiquette, neutral ground strategy, and parade-day unwritten rules
🎁 Favorite throws- from Zulu coconuts to Muses shoes

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