Episodes

  • Calley Blue and Megan Davenport | Travel and Food Influencers, LSU Alumnae

    Calley Blue and Megan Davenport | Travel and Food Influencers, LSU Alumnae
    Jul 19 2024
    New Orleans natives Calley Blue and Megan Davenport have each carved unique paths to social media success.

    In 2022, Blue posted a video "attempting" to make a Thanksgiving turkey which garnered more than 20 million views. She used that video to forge a new career as a local food and culture influencer, showcasing New Orleans cuisine to over a million TikTok followers.

    Davenport became a certified financial advisor while playing beach volleyball at LSU. While still working in finance, she also travels the world, sharing her adventures with her social media following.

    In this episode, Anthony talks to Calley and Megan about their journeys, their friendship, the perception of social media influencers and much more!

    You can find Calley and Megan on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/calley_blue/ https://www.instagram.com/megdav_travels/

    The Up & In Show did experience slight technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. We apologize for the audio quality at the very end of the video, and we thank you for tuning in!

    #CalleyBlue #MeganDavenport #anthonyranaudo #podcast #travel #food #influencers #neworleans
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    55 mins
  • Lizzie Roussel | New Zealand Olympic Diver

    Lizzie Roussel | New Zealand Olympic Diver
    Jul 12 2024
    Lizzie Roussel began diving at nine years old and received a diving scholarship to LSU. This New Zealand Natice won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Oceania Aquatics Championship and placed 14th at the 2023 World Championships. She was the first New Zealand Diver to compete at the Olympics in 24 years when she placed in the 3-meter event in Rio on her 18th birthday. On this episode of The Up And In Show, Anthony Ranaudo talks to Roussel about her career, how she handles being a woman in sports, and more!
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    50 mins
  • Miss LSU 2024 | Nikhia Sims

    Miss LSU 2024 | Nikhia Sims
    Jul 5 2024
    Miss LSU 2024 Nikhia Sims joins Anthony Ranaudo, who actually judged the 2024 Miss LSU Pageant put on by Delta Zeta, to talk about growing up in the pageant world, the struggles of social media and being authentic and what she has planned as she represents LSU for the next year, including throwing out the first pitch at an LSU Baseball game. Tune in to learn all about Miss LSU!

    #MissLSU #AnthonyRanaudo #TheUpAndInShow
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    32 mins
  • Pro Basketball Player, Former LSU Men's Basketball Guard | Keith Hornsby

    Pro Basketball Player, Former LSU Men's Basketball Guard | Keith Hornsby
    Jun 28 2024
    Keith Hornsby, a former LSU Men's Basketball Player and Pro Basketball Player for Surne Bilbao Basket joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show. Tune in to get all the inside scoop about Hornsby's journey in the professional basketball world, team chemistry, and more!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Theresa Plaisance | Professional Women's Basketball Player

    Theresa Plaisance | Professional Women's Basketball Player
    Jun 24 2024
    Theresa Plaisance, a Louisiana Native; former LSU WBB and Las Vegas Aces Player joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show. Tune in to get all the inside scoop about Plaisance's journey in the professional basketball world, favorite foods, and more... Also be on the lookout for a Pt.2 !
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Decoy | Baton Rouge Metal Band

    Decoy | Baton Rouge Metal Band
    Jun 13 2024
    Decoy is a Baton Rouge-based heavy metal band that formed in 2017. The band plays shows across the region and attempts to write music about personal experiences that resonate with listeners. Singer Jonah Smith and drummer Lucien Champton became friends in high school and worked on several different projects before teaming up to start Decoy. On this episode of The Up & In Show, they sit down with Anthony Ranaudo to discuss their musical backgrounds, style and ambitions. Lucien and Jonah dive into what inspires their original music, as well as the process of creating a song. They also touch on their upcoming show on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Set It Off Festival in Baton Rouge. While the show is sold out, 50 tickets will be available at the door.
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    31 mins
  • Lacey Jane Brown | Sports Content Creator Featured On ESPN & Sports Illustrated

    Lacey Jane Brown | Sports Content Creator Featured On ESPN & Sports Illustrated
    May 31 2024
    Lacey Jane Brown is a sports content creator and social media influencer taking the sports media industry by storm. She's built her platform from the ground up and has found herself doing work for ESPN and Sports Illustrated, as well as covering big sporting events like the Superbowl and the NFL Draft. Lacey Jane Brown also broke the Guinness World Record for most NFL games attended in a singular season. On this episode of The Up And In Show, Anthony Ranaudo talks to Brown about her career, how she handles being a woman in sports and how she's managed to build her personal brand.
    #LaceyJaneBrown #TheUpAndInShow #AnthonyRanaudo
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    35 mins
  • Princeton Malbrue | LSU Linebacker

    Princeton Malbrue | LSU Linebacker
    May 25 2024
    This week, Princeton Malbrue, LSU Linebacker, joined Anthony on the purple couch. Malbrue talks about Brian Kelly giving him a full ride scholarship. In this episode, the DE talks family, faith, NIL and more.
    Tune in to hear more about Malbrue and his plans going into this upcoming season.
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    49 mins