ABOUT THE EPISODE 

Guest Brandon Ledet, a local Zydeco musician, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the history of Louisiana-based music as well as what makes the genre so endearing. Ledet focuses on the feeling of the music, the unique instruments as well as why Southwest Louisiana is the perfect place to take in the foot-tapping sounds of Zydeco. 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Brandon Ledet, a Zydeco Musician, and Calcasieu Parish native, has immersed himself in the ever-evolving culture of Zydeco music as he tries to do his part in sharing his Louisiana Creole culture!  

For more than a decade, he’s performed with his band, Brandon Ledet and Creole Touch, becoming a staple in the Zydeco Music scene here in Southwest Louisiana. 

ENVIE EATS 

Insane Sausages in Sulphur and Vinton is a (pun intended) insane experience for your tastebuds! The quick-service eatery serves up classic Cajun offerings, sandwiches, and unique sausage creations. The Sulphur location specializes in its chicken dishes like the chicken sandwich along with the restaurant’s signature Insanity sauce! 

RESOURCES MENTIONED 

@visitlakecharles In Episode 18’s Envie Eats segment, Anna and Brady visit Insane Sausages in Sulphur! 😝😋 Taste the INSANITY at Insane Sausages with unique creations like their Cajun Fries, Pork Enchilada Boudin Balls, Pepper Jack Hangover PoBoy, Insane Chicken Sandwich with Insanity Sauce, and MORE. Be on the lookout for their weekend specials Jambalaya Island Plate and the Boudin Quesadilla!🔥 The owner, Derek, prides himself making their own specialty boudin and sausage used in these wacky creations! You can even stock up on packaged smoked and unsmoked boudin and sausage at both locations. From Steen’s Syrup Sausage to the Southern Country Breakfast Sausage, you’ll be surprised at the variety of flavors to choose from. They even have a “Cajun Geaux Stix—Boudin on the Go” for any messy eaters! Don’t forget to grab a slice of warm bread pudding with praline sauce to satisfy your sweet tooth. 📍 2255 LA-109, Vinton 📍 303 S Cities Service Hwy, Sulphur 🎙️Listen here or anywhere you get your podcast: visitlakecharles.org/podcast/ Envie (sounds like an·vi) Eats: The desire to eat. A lot. #LouisianasPlayground #EnvieEats #Podcast #VisitLakeCharles #insanesausages #sulphurla #lakecharlesla #vintonla #boudin #cajun #cajuntiktok #cajuncooking #cajunfood #cajunfries #jambalaya #smokedsausage #boudinball #boudinballs ♬ Simple Music - Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band