Discover Lafayette

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Latest Episodes

Tim Metcalf – Lafayette Restaurateur and Entrepreneur
August 29, 2025

Today we welcome Tim Metcalf, a Lafayette entrepreneur whose name is tied to some of Acadianas most beloved establishments. Owner of Deanos Pizza, Prejeans Restaurant, and Marcello Wine Market, alo

Paul Eason – Billeaud Companies’ Chair and Advertising Executive
August 22, 2025

Discover Lafayette welcomes Paul Eason, founder of Eason Advertising, a marketing and public relations firm based in Lafayette, to share his family history as a member of the Billeaud family. He serve

Marcelle Bienvenu – Acclaimed Cookbook Author and Food Writer who has been Preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s
August 15, 2025

Discover Lafayette welcomes Marcelle Bienvenu, cookbook author and food writer who has been preparing Cajun and Creole dishes since the 1960s. A St. Martinville native, she still lives there with her

Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit — A Lifetime of Service and Leadership
August 08, 2025

Lafayette Fire Chief Robert Benoit, a man who has devoted 46 years to protecting our community, recently announced his retirement. A Lafayette native, Chief Benoit joined the department in May 1979 an

Jonathan Booth – Private Investment Fund Manager – Booth Laird Capital Management
August 01, 2025

Jonathan Booth, Chartered Financial Analyst and CPA accredited in business valuation, joins Discover Lafayette to share his remarkable journey from being a young boy of 11 years of age falling in love

La. State Representative Annie Wingate Spell – District 45
July 25, 2025

Annie Wingate Spell, Louisiana State Representative for District 45, joins Discover Lafayette to share the journey that led her to public service. Annies story is one of unwavering determination, pro

State Senator Brach Myers – District 23
July 18, 2025

Discover Lafayette: Senator Brach Myers on Public Service, Family, and Revitalizing the Oil Center of Lafayette Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers, who began serving Senate District 23 in March 20

Jacoby Landry – New Owner of Northgate Mall
July 11, 2025

Jacoby Landry, the new owner of Lafayettes oldest indoor shopping center, Northgate Mall, shares his vision to bring hope, commerce, and fresh energy to North Lafayette. Jacoby's energy and can-do at

Michael Desormeaux, UL – Lafayette Head Football Coach
July 03, 2025

We welcome UL - Lafayette Football Head Coach Michael Desormeaux, a graduate of Catholic High in New Iberia and standout UL Lafayette quarterback, who became the eighth quarterback in NCAA history to

Bill Bacque – Market Scope Consulting – Tracking Real Estate Trends
June 27, 2025

Real estate expert Bill Bacque of Market Scope Consulting, whose career has spanned over 53 years in the housing industry, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss real estate trends. Formerly with Van