The Sadvocate Podcast
A weekly show diving into south Louisiana politics, local culture, and the absurd headlines shaping our communities. Each episode blends candid conversations with guests and sharp commentary on the news you can’t ignore. Starring Dave Roppolo, writer at theSadvocate.com and Drew Murrell, Attorney and St. George Councilman.
Episodes
41 episodes
Episode 41 - No more Number 5
Dave and Drew are back with another round of Baton Rouge news, politics, crime, and the stories that make you wonder what exactly is going on around here.This week, the guys break down Jayden Daniels sending LSU a cease-and-desist ove...
Episode 40 - Ambre Devirgilio interview about Growth, Go-Karts & Local Politics
Dave & Drew welcome Zachary City Councilwoman Ambre Devirgilio to Episode 40 of The Sadvocate Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about local government, politics, growth, development, and what really happens once you ge...
Episode 39 - No Mason Batts
Dave and Drew talk about Mason Batts from Mayor Edwards office becoming the first no show on the Sadvocate, running for Justice of the Peace and alleged investigations into potential alleged indictments.
Episode 38 - Justice of the Peace and the City of Baton Rouge
Dave and Drew talk about Drew running for Justice of the Peace and the City of Baton Rouge Mayor versus the Metro Council versus the Parish Attorney office.
Episode 37 - New Orleans FAFO, Siegen Lane, and Kingfish
Episode 37: Dave and Drew dive straight into the latest headlines, starting with the massive $19 million awarded to St. George for safety and traffic improvements on Siegen Lane. They also cover Boosie's quest for a $300,000 refund after a pard...
Episode 36 - Court TV star and Criminal Defense Lawyer Franz Borghardt
In Episode 36 of The Sadvocate Podcast, hosts Dave Roppolo (writer at the Sadvocate) and Drew Murrell (St. George Councilman and local attorney) sit down with special guest Franz Borghardt of the Borghardt Law Firm. Franz shares his...
Episode 35 - Talking St. George, Livingston Parish, and New Orleans
Dave and Drew are back for Episode 35 of The Sadvocate Podcast, breaking down the latest news, controversies, and unusual stories from across the Baton Rouge area.This week, they discuss the debate surrounding St. George’s new str...
Episode 34 - Mark Belgard from Ascension Parish Department of Memes
In Episode 34 of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Mark Belgard, better known as the Ascension Parish Department of Memes. Mark talks about what really defines Ascension Parish, th...
Episode 33 - EBR Library, Cleve Dunn, CATS, Bologna
In Episode 33 of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell catch up on what’s happening around St. George and the Baton Rouge area. This week’s news includes the latest developments in the CATS corruptio...
Episode 32 - Central Mayor Wade Evans Returns
Wade Evans, Mayor of the City of Central, joins Dave and Drew for his second visit to The Sadvocate Podcast. This episode covers the latest news out of Central, progress made over the last four years, the future of Main Street 2030, drainage im...
Episode 31 - WBRZ's Abigail Whitam Interview
On this episode of The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, Dave Roppolo and Drew Murrell welcome Abigail Whitam from WBRZ for a fun and candid conversation about life in television news, live reporting, strange Baton Rouge stories,...
Episode 30 - Guaranty Broadcasting Radio Personality Bri Lynn
This week on The Sadvocate Podcast with Dave & Drew, we welcome BriLynn from Tiger 100.7 and Guaranty Media for a fun conversation about life in radio, country music, live broadcasting, celebrity interviews, working events, and bal...
Episode 29 - Louisiana Music Hall of Fame musician Chase Tyler
This week, we are thrilled to welcome a local celebrity and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame inductee, Chase Tyler of the Chase Tyler Band! In this episode, we sit down with Chase to discuss his musical journey, including his biggest in...
Episode 28 - St. George Library, State Fair, Conflict on the Metrocouncil, Ed Orgeron returns
Dave and Drew tackle a packed news week, including:Baton Rouge Metro Council Complaint: Analyzing the conflict of interest allegations involving the new parish attorney, John McLindon, and Councilwoman Laurie Adams' husband.<...
Episode 27 - Keep Tigertown Beautiful's Jennifer Richardson
Dave and Drew talk to the Queen of Clean Jennifer Richardson about Keep Tigertown Beautiful including but not limited to prostitution, stolen license plates, and a coroner's gurney.
Episode 26 - Jeff Landry, Redistricting, Carolina Squat, and Ankle Monitors
Dave and Drew are all over the place this week discussing Governor Landry's redistricting again for the first time, DOTD installs a "new" barrier in Walker, Alligator hunting goes recreational, Central to start towing for the Carolina Squat, an...
Episode 21 - United Cajun Navy's Brian Trascher
Dave and Drew talk to United Cajun Navy's Brian Trascher about how the group got started, where they now go, and the invasion of Greenland.
Episode 25 - Jeff Landry recall, Sharon Broome, and Barbershops
Dave and Drew discuss the new Governor Landry recall effort, Sharon Broome subpoena and lawyer, and Baker is banning barberships.
Episode 24 - Interview with Jimmy Manasseh
Dave and Drew interview 19th Judicial District Court judicial candidate Jimmy Manasseh,
Episode 23 - Inspection Stickers with QR Codes, the new bridge and St. George Schools
Dave and Drew innovate the inspection sticker QR code debate, talk about schools, and Baltimore has built, destroyed, and rebuilt a bridge while we are still studying a new bridge.
Episode 22 - Candidate for 19th JDC Judge Justin Murphy Delaune
Dave and Drew interview candidate for 19th JDC Judge Justin Murphy Delaune. A hard hitting interview that discusses law enforcement, coaching kids' baseball, and the tuba.
Episode 19 - Brian Haldane of Talk 107.3 Interview
Dave and Drew interview Talk 107.3 Morning Show Host Brian Haldane.
Episode 18 - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Pat Englade
Dave and Drew interview former Baton Rouge Police Chief Pat Englade.
Episode 17 - BREC Burns, Pecue Lane, No more SNAP Candy and Soft Drinks, CATS
Dave and Drew covering this week's news including BREC burning a park on purpose while other Parishes just burn, Food stamps no longer covering soft drinks and candy, cruise ship coming to Baton Rouge, the City of Central, and Baton Rouge sendi...