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Welcome to the official podcast of Foodies of Lafayette—where flavor meets community! Hosted by founder Heidi McDonald and partner Jason Stoner, each episode brings you inside the kitchens, stories, and lives of the people who make Lafayette’s culinary scene unforgettable. From behind-the-scenes chats with local chefs and restaurant owners to stories of food-driven charity, culture, and celebration, this is where Acadiana's food spirit comes to life—one delicious conversation at a time.
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How Sunday's Soda Fountain Turned History Into A Modern Hangout
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Jan Scott Richard Turns Community Into A Plan
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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The Restaurant That Changed Lafayette: Ep. 2
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May 27, 2026 |
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The Restaurant That Changed Lafayette: Ep. 1
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May 20, 2026 |
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How Frank Randol Kept Cajun Culture Dancing: Ep. 2
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May 13, 2026 |
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How Frank Randol Kept Cajun Culture Dancing: Ep. 1
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May 06, 2026 |
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How A Greek Immigrant Built A Lafayette Favorite
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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From Franchise Systems To Chef Creativity In Lafayette
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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How Acadian Superette Became Lafayette’s Handmade Deli And Event Space
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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How Joey’s Became Lafayette’s Go-To Market For Dinner, Catering, And Comfort Food
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Inside Nash’s: Scratch Italian Cooking In A 1908 Louisiana Home
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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How A Sicilian Family Built Lafayette’s First Pizza Tradition
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Poupart’s: A Lafayette Bakery Legacy
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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From Insurance To Café Sydney Mae: Community, Cuisine, And Comebacks
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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From Roofing To Boudin: How Karchener’s Built A Cajun Powerhouse
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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From Dishwasher To 17 Restaurants: Nidal Balbisi’s Journey
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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How A Family Grocer Built Cajun Classics And Community
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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A Sit Down With Gene Todaro and Hunter Moody of CuGino, Part Two
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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A Sit Down With Gene Todaro and Hunter Moody of CuGino, Part One
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Five Generations, One Oven: The Keller’s Bakery Story
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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From Freetown Roots To A City Favorite: How Taco Sisters Built Community With Smoke, Spice, And Care
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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From Lab Coat To Line Cook, They Built A Community Steakhouse One Cut At A Time
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Inside Catholic Charities: From Hot Meals To Housing Plans
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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From Butcher Shop To Beloved Buffet, a chat with Toby Lagneaux
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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From Lafayette Roots To Netflix Lights: Nina Charles On Food, Family, And Creative Grit
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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How A Tribal Chef Turns Simple Corn And Onions Into Tradition
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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How One Child’s Question Built a Community: Dreams Foundation & Shade Tree Café
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Community Is a System: Seth & Robin on Recovery, Feeding Families & Changing Acadiana
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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How One Act of Service Became a Movement: John Williams on Feeding, Mentoring & Caring for Acadiana
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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A Firefighter Turns Viral Cook And PBS Champion While Building Community One Pot At A Time
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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From Dairy Queen Roots to Hub City Legacy: Hospitality, Mentorship, and a Diner That Feels Like Home
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Laura’s Legacy: Family, Faith, and a Lafayette Plate Lunch Empire
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Local Flavor, Living History: Jesse Guidry on Lafayette’s food, music, and the stories
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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How a Missing Burger Bun Sparked a Lafayette Food Phenomenon
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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From Grocery to Icon: The Olde Tyme Story
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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From Culinary Competitions to Casino Cuisine: Chef Willie Gaspard's Journey
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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The Heart of Mel's Diner: A Lafayette Legacy
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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From School Cafeteria to Lafayette Food Icon: Ruby Sharlow's Journey
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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The Charles Goodson Legacy: From Bartender to Restaurant Empire
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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The Girouard Legacy: Feeding Lafayette for Generations
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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From Crawfish Ponds to Cajun Table
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Foodies of Lafayette: Our Chat with Ema Haq
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Kent Zerangue, Feeding the Soul in Hospice Care
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Sullivan Zant's Journey Through Louisiana's Food Scene
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Gas Station Gourmet with Al Hebert
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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From Pizza Parlor to Cajun Empire: The Tim Metcalf Story
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Flavor Meets Community: The Foodies of Lafayette Story
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Foodies Of Lafayette Podcast: Food, Community, Connection
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Jun 20, 2025 |