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Bayou And Bullsh*t

Bayou And Bullsh*t

By: Shika Denise
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 Bayou and Bullsh*t is a storytelling podcast that explores the rich, complicated history of Louisiana. Each episode dives into true stories — from hidden scandals and unsung heroes to the cultural roots that shaped the South. With a bold voice and a deep love for the region, this podcast uncovers the past with honesty, humor, and just the right amount of edge. If you’re curious about the stories that built the Bayou, this one’s for you. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISEDShika Denise
Episodes
  • TWISTED SECRETS: DELPHINE LALAURIE

    TWISTED SECRETS: DELPHINE LALAURIE
    Feb 11 2025

    Forget the glamorous socialite portrayed in fiction; we're dissecting the documented historical evidence and separating fact from sensationalism to uncover the real Madame Delphine LaLaurie, a woman whose lavish lifestyle hid a secret chamber of horrors.
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    57 mins
  • THE AGE OLD PRACTICE OF PLAÇAGE

    THE AGE OLD PRACTICE OF PLAÇAGE
    Sep 25 2024

    Plaçage was a significant part of New Orleans' history and lore and was often depicted in artwork, films, and articles. However, some say that the common understanding of plaçage is a myth. The Haitian Revolution led to thousands of Haitian refugees fleeing to New Orleans in the early 1800s, and some say that this created a reputation for the city.
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    23 mins
  • THE GEN DE COULEUR LIBRE

    THE GEN DE COULEUR LIBRE
    Sep 25 2024

    Free people of color--people of African descent who lived in colonial and antebellum America and were born free or escaped the bonds of slavery before it was abolished in 1865--made significant contributions to the economies and cultures of the communities in which they lived but held an anomalous status in the racial hierarchy of the day. Inhabiting this place in between made their ambiguous and incongruent status one of the most talked about “problems” of the first half of the nineteenth century, yet their story has been largely overshadowed by the harsh story of slavery.
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    24 mins

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