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The Group Chat Podcast is a South Louisiana sports & entertainment media outlet featuring local voices diving into everything from hometown stories to national headlines and sports analysis.
The Group Chat Podcast is a South Louisiana sports & entertainment media outlet featuring local voices diving into everything from hometown stories to national headlines and sports analysis.
Episodes

Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
šļø Group Chat Podcast: Mottās Mailbag ā Gorilla Fights, Coaching Picks & Layup Line Anthems
š Hosts: Casey Gisclair, Damien St. Pierre, Nick Hebert
š§ Special Guest: Tommy Badeaux
š¶ļø Powered by: DTB Clothing, Martinās AC & Electrical, Law Office of Tommy Badeaux, Performance Auto
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In this off-the-wall, fan-fueled edition of the Group Chat Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into the world-famous Mottās Mailbag to answer listener-submitted chaos. From whether 100 men can beat a silverback gorilla (with or without PVC pipe), to the best warmup song in bitty basketball history, nothing is off-limits.
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š They break down NFL Draft picks (Shough vs. Shadour), vent about Derek Carr's church sermon, and debate whether a combined LCO-Golden Meadow middle school team would run Lafourche Parish.
š The crew gets philosophical (briefly) about what youth players should learn from NBA games before quickly pivoting to picking their UFC/MLB/NHL dream teams for a mythical "Kumite" showdown.
š® Video games, bitty ball nostalgia, glitter-filled Mardi Gras stories, questionable punishment techniques, and TikTok buffering paranoia all get airtime.
š¬ Also included: Tyler Shoughās girlfriend vs. Jackson Dartās mom, Mount Rushmore of Lafourche legends, and the ultimate assistant coach selection process.
Whether you came for sports, stayed for nonsense, or just want to hear about someone eating a urinal cake, this episode brings peak Group Chat energy from top to bottom.

Thursday May 01, 2025
šļøGroup Chat Podcast (EP:3) | NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs, and Vintage Card Hustles
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
šļøGroup Chat Podcast (EP:3) | NFL Draft, NBA Playoffs, and Vintage Card Hustles
On this live-streamed edition of the Group Chat Podcast, Casey Gisclair, Damien St. Pierre, Nick Hebert, and Tommy Badeaux cover everything from Saints draft drama to NBA playoff madness and Belichickās eyebrow-raising relationship.
š NFL Draft Reactions
The guys open with heavy Saints talk, breaking down the pick of QB Tyler Shough (āShuckā) and pondering if Derek Carrās Vegas church sermon was his final Hail Mary with the team. They weigh the Saints' overall draft haul and share strong opinions about Shadur Sanders falling to the fifth round.
š NBA Playoffs & Trade Speculation
A fiery NBA segment follows, featuring takes on Anthony Edwardsā breakout, JJ Redickās coaching blunders, and a critical look at the Lakersā aging roster. The crew also debates Giannisā future and the rise of the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Celtics.
š Pop Culture & Wild Moments
Bill Belichickās 24-year-old girlfriend becomes a hot topic, along with a few creative guesses on how they really met. Plus, a surprise cameo story involving Meek Mill and a flashback to burner Twitter accounts targeting radio hosts.
š Sports Card Deep Dive
Tommy breaks down his card-collecting hobby, including how he values his Baker Mayfield collection and how you can start investing. The gang reminisces about the golden age of Beckett guides, getting athlete autographs via mail, and the infamous Menendez brothers card.
šÆ Local Flavor & Whatās Next
The crew shares weekend plansāfrom youth baseball playoffs and travel basketball tournaments to card shows in Texas. They wrap with a few laughs, shoutouts to sponsors (DTB Clothing, Martinās A/C, Performance Auto, and the Law Office of Tommy Badeaux), and plans for weekly live recordings on Wednesdays.
Whether you're here for the Saints slander, Pelicans pain, or card-collecting nostalgia, this episode is an all-out ride through sports and cultureāGroup Chat style.

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
š KLEB 102.7 FM (Larose)Ā ā Play-by-Play Segment: Youth Sports Spotlight
In this episode, Casey Gisclair and Coach Brian Callais catch up with Coach Damien St. Pierreāboys and girls basketball coach at Golden Meadow Middle, president of South Lafourche Biddy Basketball, and director of the South Lafourche Flash program. Damien gives us the rundown on a jam-packed summer of hoops, from the Flash girls tipping off their season at Port Allen to the steady growth of youth basketball across Lafourche Parish.
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We also shout out the Vanderbilt Catholic Terriers and other local high school baseball and softball teams chasing postseason glory. Plus, Damien reflects on the foundation laid by local legends and how impactful programs like Flash and Biddy Basketball are in keeping hundreds of kids active, engaged, and ready for the next level.
š¬ āItās not a business to me but we are in the people business.ā
š A big thank you to Coach Damien and all the coaches and volunteers behind the scenes.
For full episodes of Play by Play and all local sports coverage check out https://www.kleb1600.com/ or tune into 102.7 FM in Larose.

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
šļø Group Chat Podcast: One Wire Short (EP: 7) | "Send the Center to Camp" | SL QB Club Bourbon Raffle
In this lively One Wire Short episode, the crew rallies behind a great cause ā raising money through a bourbon raffle to send South Lafourche offensive linemen to the Louisiana Lineman Camp. Casey Gisclair, Damien St. Pierre, Tommy Badeaux, and friends dive into hilarious stories about old football memories (including a very costly offsides), plot creative fundraising strategies (burner accounts, anyone?), and pitch a wild idea for a College GameDay-style live show for high school football.
Link to raffle - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bourbon-raffle--2025
Thereās no shortage of laughs as they:
Roast each other over raffle rules and spite donations
Shout out the South Lafourche golf teamās big wins
Dream about future guests like BJ Young and local business owners
Swap memories about Ernest movies and legendary offensive line camps
Itās a classic Group Chat mix: community pride, high school football passion, a lot of bourbon talk, and even more smack talk ā all for a great cause.
Get ready to laugh, donate, and maybe even win some top-shelf bourbon!Ā
š Presented by By-U Sports and One More Round Studios

Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
š Group Chat Podcast: One Wire Short ā Mottās Mailbag Madness
In this special "One Wire Short" episode of the Group Chat Podcast, the crew is LIVE and loaded with a full mailbag of listener questions! Casey Gisclair, Damien St. Pierre, and Tommy Badeaux dive headfirst into a night of chaotic, hilarious, and sometimes heated debates.
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2019 LSU vs 2001 Miami: Who's the real GOAT squad?
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Mount Rushmore of female athletes š
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Could an average guy with a baseball bat beat prime Shaq? (Spoiler: no)
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NFL expansion overseas and why it might (or might not) happen š
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Forgotten 90s NBA teams that deserved more love š
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DX, Horsemen, or the Core NWO? Best wrestling stable ever š¤¼āāļø
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Mario vs Sonic childhood wars š®
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Uber rides from hell š
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Is there life on other planets? š½
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Pineapple on pizza: yay or hell no? š
Plus, the guys share hilarious stories about $200 jambalayas, Bitty basketball battles, who ruined NBA Jam, and how Tommy once Ubered across state lines after a drunken beach fallout.
Sponsored by:
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The Law Office of Tommy J. Badeaux
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Performance Automotive & Accessories
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Martin's Heating & A/C
Presented by:
One More Round Studios & Bayou Sports
Subscribe, share, and join the madness! š¤Æ

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
š Group Chat Podcast (EP: 2)Ā | WrestleMania, NIL, and the Madness of the Portal
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
š Group Chat Podcast (EP 2)Ā | WrestleMania, NIL, and the Madness of the Portal
In this week's jam-packed episode of the Group Chat Podcast, Casey Gisclair, Damien St. Pierre, and Tommy Badeaux take you on a wild ride through sports, wrestling, college football, and even NCAA video game strategyāall while Nick vacations in Branson, Missouri (yes, really).
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A brutally honest WrestleMania 41 recap: What worked, what flopped, and how The Rockās absence dominated the headlines.
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WWE hot takes: From Logan Paulās heel magic to the baffling Becky/Bayley booking.
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NIL realities in women's sports: Why staying in college is the smartest play for stars like Flauājae Johnson and Juju Watkins.
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Clemson's portal snub: Daboās stubborn stance on not playing the transfer gameāis it genius or delusion?
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NBA Playoffs talk: Whoās legit, whoās faking it, and why Oklahoma City might be a sneaky title threat.
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Plus: Where do you rank Kawhi Leonard all-time? The crew debates.
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Deep dive into EA Sports College Football recruiting strategyāyes, weāre nerding out on hard sells, coaching trees, and losing 5-stars at the last minute.
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Mongo tributes
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Bad GM hires
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Ranking Harden, Durant, and Kawhi
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And why Fred VanVleet might be a banana or a vegetable
š Wrapping it up with Saints draft predictions, Pelicansā new GM roast, and one final shoutout to Chop for the burger reviews.
š„ Presented by: One More Round Studios & By-U Sports
š¼ Sponsored by: Law Office of Tommy Badeaux, Performance Automotive, and Martin's A/C & Electrical

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
šļø Group Chat Podcast - One Wire Short ā NFL Draft Preview & Saints Chaos
Host: Casey Gisclair
Co-Hosts: Damien St. Pierre & Tommy Badeaux
Presented by: Bayou Sports & One More Round Studios
Sponsored by:
āļø Law Office of Tommy J. Badeaux
š Performance Automotive and Accessories
āļø Martinās AC and Electrical (Official sponsor of our Hot Take of the Week)
Itās draft week and the takes are hotter than ever. Casey, Damien, and Tommy dive into all things NFL Draft with a heavy spotlight on the New Orleans Saints sitting at pick #9.
From the rise (and potential fall) of Shador Sanders, to the Saintsā rumored love affair with Jackson Dart, and a full breakdown of FanDuel odds, the crew debates every scenarioātrade up, trade down, or blow it all up and tank for Arch Manning
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The Saintsā questionable history drafting linemen
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The āentitlementā criticism of Shador
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If Aaron Rodgers still has anything left
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Why running backs like Ashton Jeanty are risky early picks
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And⦠is New Orleans setting up the black Johnny Manziel?
š„ Itās opinionated. Itās unfiltered. Itās Group Chatāwhere the Saints' dysfunction meets hilarious speculation and fan-fueled chaos.
š§ Plus, a live chat feature with Murda chiming in and setting the record straight.
Tune in before the picks start flying.

Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
In this Community Spotlight episode of the Group Chat Podcast, host Damien St. Pierre and co-host Tommy Badeaux sit down with Ross Jambon of Bless Your Heart Nonprofit, for an inspiring deep dive into one of the regionās most impactful organizations.
Ross walks us through the origins of Bless Your Heart, from its pandemic-era beginnings to hurricane relief efforts, community outreach, and their signature mix of creativity and compassionāfrom viral memes to meaningful fundraisers like the Your Mamaās Dish & Dash 5K and Cookoff. You'll hear about their upcoming āSprint for Springā event, their dedication to keeping community spirit alive through storytelling, and the unique role they play in bridging generosity with real needāfrom food pantries to disaster response.
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The origin and evolution of Bless Your Heart
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Rossā behind-the-scenes stories of hurricane relief missions
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The heartwarming mission of the DTB Podcast and preserving local stories
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A preview of the Dish & Dash event and its wild cook-off entries (fried jambalaya balls, anyone?)
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Details on Bless Your Heartās food pantry and Second Harvest partnership
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A tribute to the late Spring Gidry and how her memory fuels this yearās race
Whether itās spotlighting everyday heroes, organizing community galas, or handing out cooking pots etched with custom logosāthis episode captures the heart of what makes local nonprofits like Bless Your Heart so powerful.
Presented by: One More Round Studios & By-U Sports
Sponsored by: Law Office of Tommy Badeaux, Performance Auto, and Martinās A/C & Electric
š» Learn more or donate: blessyourheartnonprofit.com
šāāļø Register for the 5K & Cookoff: eventcreate.com/e/YMDD
š² Follow: @BYHNonprofit | @DTBPodcast on Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube
If you or your organization would like to be featured in a future Community Spotlight, reach out and letās keep shining a light on the good happening in our community.

Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
šļø Group Chat Podcast ā One Wire Short (Mini Episode)
Welcome to a mini episode from the One Wire Short collectionābrought to you by the Group Chat Podcast. This oneās packed with late-night laughs, rapid-fire debates, and plenty of hot takes that nobody asked for but everybody will enjoy.
š¼ Sponsored by:
š¹ Law Office of Tommy Badeaux
š¹ Performance Automotive
š¹ Martinās AC & Electric
š¤ Featuring:
Casey Gisclair, Nick Hebert, Damien St. Pierre, Murda and Tommy Badeaux
š Whatās inside this unfiltered episode:
ā A mic finally working for our co-host/sponsor Tommy (miracles do happen)
ā Debates on peanut butter: Jif vs. Skippy
ā The GOAT wide receivers not named Jerry Rice
ā Overrated & underrated athletes (Draymond, Glenn Rice, Jeremy Shockey, Eli Manning, and more)
ā The ManningCast vs. traditional MNF broadcasts
ā The best sports movies of all time (hot takes incomingāRudy, The Program, Mighty Ducks, Blue Chips)
ā A deep dive into 90s nostalgia, D2 supremacy, and where Gordon Bombay ranks in the coaching hall of fame
ā And yes⦠a few āoff the railsā moments only the Group Chat can deliver
šŗ Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss a drop from the Group Chat crew. Whether you're here for sports, comedy, or complete chaosāweāve got you.
š Drop your hot takes in the comments:
⢠Most underrated athlete?
⢠Favorite sports movie of all time?
⢠Jif or Skippy?
#GroupChatPodcast #OneWireShort #SportsDebates #MightyDucks #GOATTalk #DraymondDebate #TheProgram #Rudy #NFLHotTakes #ManningCast #BlueChips

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
šļøGroup Chat Podcast | āWeāre Live⦠Kind ofā | Live Stream Edition
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
šļø The Group Chat ā Live Stream Debut Recap
Hosts: Casey Gisclair, Damien St. Pierre, and Nick Hebert
Sponsored by: Performance Automotive in Larose & Martin's Heating and A/C in Galliano
Episode Title: āWeāre Live⦠Kind ofā
The Group Chat crew hit the airwaves with their first-ever live stream broadcast, embracing the chaos with a mix of sports takes, tech hiccups, nostalgic tangents, and a whole lot of laughs. Casey led the way with Damien and Nick riding shotgun as the trio tested out live features and fielded commentary from their followers in real time.
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Plenty of tuning and testing ā This was a real-time experiment, and the crew had no shame acknowledging it.
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NBA Play-In Talk ā From the Heatās beatdown of the Bulls to the Mavs-Kings late tip, the guys broke down the matchups, betting lines, and who doesnāt deserve to be in the playoffs.
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Saints Draft Rants ā Would you take Shador Sanders or Jackson Dart? Or are we doomed to another year of āmehā quarterback play?
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What Ifs & Hot Takes
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What if Drew Brees had signed with Miami? Would LSU still have Les Miles today?
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Is Kevin Durant washed? Should the Rockets really want him?
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LSU Football Forecast ā The crew debated the Nussmeier hype, LSUās playoff hopes, and whether Brian Kellyās seat should already be heating up.
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Painful Saints Memories ā The no-call vs. the Rams, the Minnesota Miracle, Bettisā beatdown, and Ian Bookās disaster all got rehashed.
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Wrestling Throwbacks ā Classic WWF clips, most overrated wrestlers, and indie wrestling war stories brought the laughs and nostalgia.
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Live Viewer Interaction ā Shoutouts to Tommy Bado, Murda, and others who popped in to comment, troll, and keep the chat spicy.
š¤ Highlights:
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āThe woo is nationwide.ā
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āButterbean vs. Jake Paul⦠who you got?ā
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āDraymond Green? Perfect storm. Anywhere else? Mid at best.ā
Despite the tech trials, the energy was high, the conversation was raw, and the entertainment was off the charts. Expect The Group Chat to continue live streaming with more polish, more segments, and the same chaotic chemistry.
š„ Catch the replay.
š¬ Join the next one.
šŗ Live, unfiltered, and probably off the rails.
