Acadian Rewind: The Rewind Podcast

The Fois: A Filmmaker Turns Gumbo Comments Into A Horror Comedy

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0500

A movie title that literally means “bubble guts” shouldn’t have a sold-out premiere, but that’s exactly what happened. From Mama’s Kitchen, we sit down with filmmaker Dave Rabalais plus lead actors Nick and Kristen to tell the origin story of The Fois, a Louisiana indie horror comedy that treats an absurd premise with serious craft: the ghost of an old Cajun mama rises up to punish a bayou community after someone cooks a nasty gumbo in her prize-winning pot.

We get into what sparked the idea (hint: gumbo recipe comment sections are their own battleground), why Dave intentionally chose the local spelling over the dictionary version, and how Cajun language and Acadiana food culture shape the film’s tone. Dave also breaks down what it’s like building a movie with an all-Louisiana cast, pulling in local content creators, and finishing production with real-life hurdles, travel, and tight schedules.

Then we zoom in on the premiere rollout at the historic Rice Theatre in Crowley, including the October 3 opening night, added show dates, and the very on-brand “brown carpet” welcome. We also talk what comes next: more theaters if possible, a streaming release plan, and the long list of sequel ideas that somehow keeps getting funnier.

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The Real Story Behind The Jim Tatman's We Gotcha Commercial

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0500

You know a commercial has real power when people can’t remember your name, but they can still say your slogan word for word in the grocery store. We’re talking about that kind of local legend: the Jim Tatman Mobile Homes “We Gotcha” commercials that shaped a slice of Acadiana nostalgia for anyone who grew up around the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

We sit down with Cammy and Jamie, Jim Tatman’s granddaughters, to tell the story behind the catchphrase and the man who created it. Jim wasn’t working with a big ad agency. He was the idea guy, the salesman, and the character, right down to the suspenders and the confidence that if he could get you on the lot, he could take care of you. We also dig into how the business began in Opelousas in 1968, including the early hustle of selling homes from hand-drawn floor plans before the first unit even arrived.

From there, we get into what it was like growing up around the dealership, how the family expanded to a Carencro location, and why “trailer” was basically a banned word at home. We also talk about how manufactured homes in Louisiana have changed, from small metal boxes to spacious, modern builds with features that feel like a site-built house. And yes, we share the kind of stories you only hear from long-time family businesses, including a competitive move involving gallons of ice cream.

If you love Acadiana history, classic local commercials, and the stories behind the brands that shaped our childhood, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who still quotes old ads, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

A Quick Introduction To The Rewind Podcast

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0500

We catch up after recording more conversations and reflect on why the Hoyt Harris interview landed so hard with people who miss home. We also break down the real work of building a Louisiana media archive from old tapes, plus how we plan to premiere upcoming guests and giveaways.
• shouting out Hal The Cajun Lady Accent and where to find the products
• recapping the Hoyt Harris conversation and why his story resonated
• explaining who produces the show and what goes into building the archive
• sharing the tape-scrubbing numbers and how we space out daily commercial drops
• reading the audience reaction from Cajuns living all over the country
• laying out the plan to livestream premieres on Facebook for better engagement
• teasing hints, giveaways, and a potential 10,000 to 15,000 tape library acquisition
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Hoyt Harris, Then And Now

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Your feed is full of throwbacks, but why do a few seconds of old local news footage hit harder than a Hollywood reboot? We sit down with Acadiana TV legend Hoyt Harris to talk about what it’s like to resurface online after years away and why nostalgia feels so loud right now for so many of us in Lafayette and across South Louisiana.

Hoyt takes us from Middle Tennessee to the Medill School of Journalism, through early stops in TV news where the stories were real and the newsroom culture could be downright chaotic. Then we rewind into the moment he arrives in Acadiana, gets thrown into Mardi Gras, and realizes this place welcomes you fast and holds on tight. We also dig into the digital media shift that changed everything, from appointment television to news on your phone, and what that means for community connection.

Some of the most meaningful parts land in health reporting: the power of local broadcast journalism to educate, motivate, and sometimes save lives. Hoyt shares unforgettable memories from KLFY and beyond, including hurricanes, community-wide food drives, and the kind of reporting that makes you believe media can still do good. And then, just when you think you’ve heard it all, he tells the story of getting cast in the Peter Sellers film Being There and ending up with an on-screen credit.

Sponsored by How the Cajun Lady Accent, with a sweet shoutout to Blue Rose Bakes for the custom cookies. If you enjoy stories that bring Acadiana’s past back to life, subscribe, share this with a friend who remembers “Channel 10 days,” and leave a review so more people can find the Rewind Podcast.

Acadian Rewind: The Rewind Podcast Trailer

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0500

The fastest way to time travel is a tiny detail you didn’t expect, like a fly swatter on the wall or a calendar hanging in the corner. We kick off The Rewind Podcast with host Chris Logan coming to you straight from our new set, designed to feel like “Maw Maw's" house” in Acadiana. It’s cozy, specific, and instantly familiar, because the best stories don’t start with a headline, they start with the room you remember.

You’ve already seen the clips on the Acadian Rewind social media pages, and you’ve been doing something powerful there: sharing memories, adding context, and helping bring forgotten pieces of Acadiana’s history back to life. We talk about why that matters, how community memory turns quick nostalgia into real local history, and how this podcast will expand those moments into full stories worth sitting with.

If you love Acadiana culture, Louisiana storytelling, and the kind of history that lives in everyday objects and family talk, you’re in the right place. Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming, share this with someone who’ll recognize the “Mama’s house” vibe instantly, and leave a review telling us what memory you want to rewind next.