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Warren Perrin – Historian and Preservationist of the Acadian Culture
Warren Perrin, renowned historian of Acadian culture and a man who has dedicated his life to promoting the accurate history of the Acadians, is our guest on this special rebroadcast ofDiscover Lafaye
Lafayette Parish Celebrates Bicentennial – Sami Parbhoo
Lafayette Parish is celebrating its Bicentennial this year with ongoing celebrations commemorating the time the Louisiana State Legislature carved off the western half of St. Martin Parish in 1823 to
Dr. Thomas Bond – Regenerative Medicine Institute – Using Your Body’s Ability to Heal Without Surgery
Our guest is Dr. Thomas Bond who specializes in regenerative medicine. Dr. Bond graduated from LSU in New Orleans and served as LSU Medical Center Chief of Sports Medicine. During his three-year tenur
Father Floyd Calais – Beloved Priest Still Ministering after 72 Years in Priesthood
Father Floyd Calais, known as "Flo" to his friends and family, joins Discover Lafayette to share his incredible faith journey. He is well known not only for his service as an active priest but also as
Richard Zuschlag – CEO and Chairman of the Board – Acadian Companies
Richard Zuschlag, Chairman of the Board & CEO of Acadian Companies, joins Discover Lafayette to discuss his incredible life journey. Still working full-time, Richard shares his love and admiration for
The History of Lafayette Mardi Gras – Rick Chappuis and John Swift
Lafayette lives for Mardi Gras! This episode is a special repeat of our interview with Rick Chappuis and John Swift who joined Discover Lafayette to discuss the history of Mardi Gras in Lafayette LA.
Dr. Jason Cormier, Neurosurgeon, on Traumatic Brain Injuries and Ways to Mitigate Them in High Impact Sports
Dr Jason Cormier, a Lafayette neurosurgeon, joins us for his second interview, this time to focus on traumatic brain injuries, in athletes of all ages who are engaged in high-impact sports. Dr. Co
Don Briggs – Founder of Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Our guest is Don Briggs, founder of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, who shares his incredible career journey in the oil and gas business. A native of Miami, Florida, Don was an active young
Healing Traditions of South Louisiana: Mary Broussard Perrin and Beverly Constantine Fuselier
Our guests are Mary Broussard Perrin and Beverly Constantine Fuselier, authors of Healing Traditions of South Louisiana. Their book provides a fascinating history of South Louisianas traditional h
Wild Cat Foundation, SpayNation and Krewe des Chien Committed to Ending Animal Overpopulation by offering Humane, High-Quality Spay and Neuter Services for Dogs and Cats
Elizabeth Abdalla and Melissa Maeker, board members of Wild Cat Foundation, SpayNation, and Krewe des Chien, are here to discuss their mission to reduce dog and cat overpopulation in Acadiana through