In Episode 11 of The Salad Bowl Podcast, I sit down with my brother in service and spirit — Joseph Pagart, a proud Louisianan whose love for the Saints, Pelicans, gumbo, and good people runs deep. But this conversation goes far beyond sports and hometown pride.

Joseph opens up about the highs of fandom and the heartbreaks of real life — from the courtside excitement of the NBA to navigating personal loss and the silent battles of depression. His story is raw, real, and a reminder that strength isn't just about staying tough… sometimes it's about staying open.

Whether you're here for the sports talk or the soul talk, this is one of those episodes you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Tap in, and take a ride through NOLA culture, emotional resilience, and the kind of vulnerability that can only come from someone who’s lived through it.

The Salad Bowl Podcast — where every story adds flavor.

🎙️ In this Side Salad segment, we dig into something that too often gets pushed off the plate—feelings. Why is it that the moment emotions enter a conversation, people start scrambling for "just the facts"? As if the way something feels isn’t personal, relevant, or real.

Host Kevin flips that tired logic on its head, making a compelling case for emotions as essential tools, not distractions. Feelings, he says, are data—pointing us toward understanding, connection, and truth. So why are they treated like a problem?

With sharp analogies and heartfelt reflection, this short episode challenges the gaslighting of emotional expression and calls out the discomfort many people have with emotional depth. Because in this bowl of life, feelings aren’t the garnish—they’re part of the main course.

Tune in and start normalizing authenticity—one feeling at a time. 🥗💬

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In this powerful tenth episode, I sit down with Yunuss Diallo Labghaly — a United States Marine, a devoted Muslim, and a man I consider wise well beyond his years. Stemming from Africa and raised with the rich cultural threads of his heritage, Yunuss brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective to every part of our conversation.

We explore his journey through the immigration of his family, the complexities of identity, and what leadership really means through the lens of someone navigating both faith and structure in today’s Marine Corps. From cultural nuance to military discipline, this episode is a rich exchange of lived experience, introspection, and personal growth.

There is so much to learn from this interaction of minds. Tune in — this one will stay with you.

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