Skye Isaac bridges the worlds of LA and L.A. in this soulful episode of AcadianaCasts Presents. A Lafayette native and rising star in the entertainment industry, Skye shares her journey from performing with Solange on SNL, singing with Raye at the Grammy's to releasing her groundbreaking new Zydeco album Ducey featuring Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., Cedric Watson, Major Handy, and others.

We talk cultural pride, carving space for women in Zydeco, creative direction, and her return home to perform at Downtown Rising on Sept. 28. Whether you love Louisiana music or just a good story, this one will move you.

Listen to Ducey now on all platforms.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Skye Isaac!

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This week we’re joined by JP Leonard — the man behind Lafayette Comedy and the driving force turning Lafayette into one of the South’s top destinations for stand-up. From booking national acts like Shane Gillis and Tom Segura to hosting local open mics, JP shares how he built a thriving comedy scene from scratch… all without making eye contact on stage.

We also dive into the first-ever Lafayette Comedy Festival, happening August 7–9 at Club 337 and Gator Cove. JP opens up about the stress, strategy, and stubborn passion it takes to pull off ten shows in three days — featuring headliners like Casey Rocket, Kerryn Feehan, Marcella Arguello, and Shane Torres.

This one’s full of hilarious stories, honest insight, and JP’s hard-won advice for creators: “Don’t half-ass anything, whole-ass everything.”

Festival tickets + show info: LafayetteComedy.com

AcadianaCasts Presents: JP Leonard

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The mask of masculinity has kept too many men silent about their mental health. In this powerful episode, psychiatric provider Allen Green shares his personal battle with lifelong depression and suicidal thoughts—publicly for the first time.

Now the owner of Greenhouse Psychiatric Services, Green uses his experience to break the stigma around men's mental health. He sheds light on how depression often looks different in men, the dangerous myths of "toughness," and how physical and mental health are deeply connected. From the gut-brain link to ketamine therapy, this episode is full of insights that could save lives.

AcadianaCasts Presents: Allen Green

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If you're struggling, call or text 988, or reach out to Greenhouse at 337-247-7282. You can also visit NAMI Acadiana (https://www.namiacadiana.org/) National Alliance on Mental Illness. There is hope—and you're not alone.

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"AcadianaCasts Presents" is the Flagship Podcast of the ACADIANACASTS NETWORK. Lafayette, LA based host, Carter Simoneaux talks with entertainers, business owners, athletes, chefs, and more - anyone who can help tell the story of Acadiana.

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