The Big Bad Boot

Episode 50: Caleb & The Bayou Strangler 23.06.2026 57min

Your favorite siblings are back with another doozy of a Louisiana true crime case. Ronald Dominique, aka “The Bayou Strangler," terrorized the Louisiana bayou and the suburbs of New Orleans from roughly 1997 to 2006. Join us as Caleb gives us all the gruesome details of his spree and eventual capture in 2006. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https...

Episode 49: Kati & The Legend of Jayne Mansfield (WE BACK) 08.06.2026 46min

Buckle up. For real! Your favorite podcast siblings are back from maternity leave and coming in hot with a new Louisiana legend. In this episode, Kati tells the tragic tale of the life and death of Jayne Mansfield. Jayne was a Playboy bunny, award-winning actress, and Hollywood’s quintessential blonde. But she was also a genius with some very interesting friends. Learn how she met her untimely demise on a dark stretch of Louisiana highway. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checko...

BIG BAD MOMMA! 27.04.2026 1min

WE WILL SEE YOU IN JULY! MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the_redhead/ Caleb: https://www.tiktok.com/@blaine4377?_t=8oqxCQ8t5T9&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/caleb.blaine/

Episode 48: Caleb & The “Other” Baton Rouge Serial Killer, Sean Vincent Gillis 13.04.2026 49min

If you’re from Louisiana, you’ve most likely heard of Derrick Todd Lee who terrorized young women from Baton Rouge to Lafayette in the late 90’s. But did you know there was another serial killer operating in Baton Rouge at the same time? Join your favorite siblings as they unpack the horrific tale of Sean Vincent Gillis and his crimes. #louisiana #louisianatruecrime #batonrouge #derricktoddlee MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You ...

Episode 47: Kati & The Curious Case of Edna Lester 30.03.2026 53min

Buckle up, buttercups. In this episode, Kati explores the cold case of Edna Lester. Decades have passed since the brutal slaying of a young New Orleans mother whose story was buried by silence. What really happened? Why can’t her family get any answers? This episode is supported in part by “After the Devil is Dead”, a new independent documentary focusing on Edna’s case. #Louisiana #truecrime #louisianatruecrime MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect ...

Episode 46: Down the Road Special: Kati & The List Murders, Part Two 16.03.2026 39min

This case is so crazy, it’s worth breaking the rules for! Join your favorite siblings on their first “Down the Road Episode”, as Kati tells you her favorite true crime case. This is Part One of the story of the infamous family annihilator, John List. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the_redhead/ Caleb: https:/...

Episode 45: Down the Road Special: Kati & The List Murders, Part One 02.03.2026 47min

This case is so crazy, it’s worth breaking the rules for! Join your favorite siblings on their first “Down the Road Episode”, as Kati tells you her favorite true crime case. This is Part One of the story of the infamous family annihilator, John List. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the_redhead/ Caleb: https:/...

Episode 44: Kati & The Truth Behind “Dead Man Walking" Part 2 16.02.2026 43min

What if you received a letter from an inmate on death row? Would you write back? That’s the choice that Sister Helen Prejean made… and it ultimately changed her life. In Part One of this two-part series, Kati tells you the real story behind the hit book and movie “Dead Man Walking”, which were inspired by real murders committed in Louisiana. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_...

Episode 43: Kati & The Truth Behind “Dead Man Walking" 02.02.2026 53min

What if you received a letter from an inmate on death row? Would you write back? That’s the choice that Sister Helen Prejean made… and it ultimately changed her life. In Part One of this two-part series, Kati tells you the real story behind the hit book and movie “Dead Man Walking”, which were inspired by real murders committed in Louisiana. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_th...

Episode 42: Polite Outlaw: Eugene Bunch, the Gentleman Who Robbed Trains 19.01.2026 48min

In this special live episode, Kati tells the curious true story of Eugene Bunch—a train-robbing outlaw with surprisingly strict manners. Driven by a midlife crisis, Eugene turned to robbing trains, but with one unusual rule: he only stole from men and never from women. Equal parts strange, darkly funny, and fascinating, this episode explores how a personal breaking point turned into a life of crime—and how even an outlaw can follow his own code of conduct. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-pod...

Episode 41: Kati & The Curious Case of Kate Townsend, NOLA’s Lady of the Night 05.01.2026 58min

Put on your best frock or pantaloons and hop in the BBB Time Machine! Kati takes us back to 1800’s New Orleans with the tale of Kate Townsend, one of the city’s most infamous brothel owners. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the_redhead/ Caleb: https://www.tiktok.com/@blaine4377?_t=8oqxCQ8t5T9&_r=1 https://www.in...

Episode 40: Caleb & The Legend of Papa Noel 22.12.2025 55min

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Caleb takes you on a journey of Cajun Christmas Culture with the tale of Papa Noël. He’s Santa Claus in Louisiana, known for delivering gifts via a pirogue that’s pulled by alligators instead of reindeer. Get some merch before the new year! https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2...

Episode 39: Echoes of an Unfinished Story: The Kathryn Simpson Interview, Part 2 08.12.2025 32min

In Part 2 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares more insight on the questionable investigation, the unfamiliar world of politics and law enforcement, and how she’s using her mom’s legacy to help others. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers nearly two decades later. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect Wit...

Episode 38: Echoes of an Unfinished Story: The Kathryn Simpson Interview, Part 1 25.11.2025 45min

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part special, Caleb speaks with Kathryn Simpson, daughter of Kimberly Womack, whose 2008 homicide remains unsolved. Kathryn shares vivid memories of her mother, the day everything changed, and the early missteps that allowed the case to go cold. Her voice brings listeners into the heart of a family still searching for answers nearly two decades later. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Ka...

Episode 37: Grunches, Munches, and Caleb’s Mystery Bombshell 10.11.2025 46min

This week on The Big Bad Boot, Kati dives deep into one of Louisiana’s creepiest urban legends — The Grunch of New Orleans East. From eerie encounters to the dark folklore surrounding this elusive creature, she takes you on a wild ride through one of the state’s most chilling tales. Meanwhile, Caleb has been itching to drop a major announcement, and this episode is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. 👀 Tune in to hear the full story, the surprise, and of course… a whole lot of Boot chaos....

Episode 36: Kati and Louisiana’s Infamous Drive Thru Daiquiris 27.10.2025 52min

Grab your straw and join Kati as she explores the origin of one of Louisiana’s most unique quirks, the drive thru daiquiri shop. You’ll laugh and learn about Davis Ervin, owner of “The Daiquiri Factory” - the state’s first establishment to serve frozen alcoholic beverages via a drive thru window. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www....

Episode 35: Kati & Madam CJ Walker, America’s First Female Self-Made Millionaire 13.10.2025 1t 2min

Join your favorite siblings as they explore the life and legacy of Louisiana’s own, Sarah Breedlove… aka Madame CJ Walker. Learn how this pioneer in women’s hair care went from working on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana to one of the country’s wealthiest entrepreneurs. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/kati_the_redhead/ ...

Episode 34: Kati & Willie Francis,The Boy Who Was Executed Twice 29.09.2025 1t 1min

Join your favorite siblings as they tell the story of the boy who was “put to death twice”. In 1946, one of the strangest capital punishment cases in American history came before the Supreme Court. The state of Louisiana sent a 17-year-old boy to the electric chair for the second time. This is the story of the double execution of Willie Francis. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_...

Episode 33: Jean Lafitte: Swashbuckler,Smuggler, or America’s First Patriot? 15.09.2025 51min

In this episode, Caleb dives into the life and legend of Jean Lafitte — the pirate who somehow became America’s first patriot. From smuggling in the swamps to cutting deals with generals, Lafitte blurred the line between outlaw and hero. Was he a savior of New Orleans or just the best businessman on the bayou? Grab your rum, hoist your flag, and sail with us into the wild story of Louisiana’s most legendary pirate-patriot. MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect W...

Episode 32: THE BIG BAD BOOT GOES BACK TO GNARLY BARLEY 01.09.2025 1t 2min

Join your favorite southern siblings for another rowdy live episode at Gnarly Barley Brewing! Kati & Caleb explore the life, legend, and lore of New Orleans’ Queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau. Grab a seat, crack open a cold Jucifer, and settle in for another spooky Louisiana tale! MERCH:https://the-big-bad-boot-podcast.checkoutstores.com/ Connect With the Siblings You Wish You Had Here: Kati: https://www.tiktok.com/@kati_the_redhead?_t=8oqxAI2KWcs&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/ka...