Brown Water Banter

Ep 325| Ricky Mathews

Ricky Mathews—host of The Ricky Mathews Show and SuperTalk Outdoors—joins us to break down the corporate takeover of local media. As former president and publisher of three Gulf Coast newspapers (📰 The Sun Herald, 📰 The Press-Register, and 📰 The Times-Picayune), Ricky brings decades of experience and a front-row seat to the collapse of traditional journalism.
We cover:🏢 The shift from Knight Ridder to McClatchy ownership📱 The iPhone & Facebook’s disruption of newspapers🌪️ Katrina’s impact on Mississippi newsrooms🤖 Why AI might reshape jobs faster than we realize
This conversation asks the big question: Can local voices survive in a corporate media world?
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Ep 324| A Night In Blue

United in Blue is bringing the Coast together for A Night in Blue at the IP Casino on October 18 — an evening of music, auctions, and community support dedicated to the families of fallen first responders.
In this episode, we talk with Lynn Bentz and Dan Cuevas about:👮‍♂️ Why this mission is personal for those in law enforcement💔 The challenges families face after losing a loved one in the line of duty🎶 How the gala blends music, food, and fundraising into one powerful night🙌 The many ways the community can get involved, from tickets to sponsorships
📍 October 18 | IP Casino, Biloxi, MS 🎶
This conversation goes beyond the uniform — it’s about honoring heroes, lifting up families, and uniting Mississippi in support.
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Ep 323| Smokin’ the Sip BBQ Festival

Smokin’ the Sip BBQ Festival is putting Moss Point on the map as Mississippi’s premier barbecue event. 🍖
We sit down with Josh Borden, president of the Moss Point Main Street Association, to talk about how the event came together and what you can expect this year:✨ $25 tasting armbands with 20+ BBQ teams🥃 VIP experience with bourbon tastings, cigars, and private bar access🎶 Live music from Otis Carter, Titus Gillard Blues Power Band, Grits & Greens, and more👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun with mascots, kids’ activities, and fireworks
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM – 8 PM📍 Moss Point Riverfront Park
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This one’s all about barbecue, bourbon, blues, and community spirit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Ep 322| Coastal Floundering Lights

From backyard experiments with spotlights to a business that changed the way the Gulf Coast flounders—Coastal Floundering Lights is a story of innovation, grit, and pure love for the outdoors.
In this episode, the crew shares how they went from childhood friends tinkering in sheds to building some of the most trusted rigs in night fishing. Learn how they perfected underwater LED lights, why their gear is built to last, and the community that grew around their brand.
✨ Don’t miss this episode—it’s one that every Gulf Coast fisherman will relate to!
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Ep 321| Mitchell's Motorplex

🏁 Racing, family, and Gulf Coast tradition — that’s the story of Mitchell’s Motorplex.
George Mitchell joins us alongside his son Justin and race director Derek “Shrek” Callender to share how they revived the dirt track, what it takes to keep it running, and why racing is more than just fast cars — it’s about community.
From the old Highway 67 track to today’s family-friendly events in Vestry, this episode captures the passion that keeps Gulf Coast racing alive.
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Ep 320| Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

We’re back with Jason Saucier from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to talk all things shrimp and crab! Jason gives us the latest update on Mississippi’s crab fishery, explains the rules on legal catches, and shares how new sonar technology is helping remove hundreds of derelict crab traps from our waters.
🦐 We also dive into shrimp season, why brown shrimp moved offshore this year, and what to expect from the white shrimp moving in this fall.
♻️ Plus, we cover the Monofilament Recycling Program — a Gulf-wide initiative to keep fishing line out of our bays and off our beaches. From crabbers to recreational anglers, this episode has something for everyone who loves our Gulf Coast waters.
🥃 Conversations over bourbon… this is why we call it Brown Water Banter.
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Ep 319| Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum

In episode 319, we sit down with 🎙️ Brandon Boudreaux, Executive Director of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, MS. From working as a deckhand at just 15 years old ⚓ to now leading the museum, Brandon shares his incredible journey and deep family ties to the Gulf Coast’s maritime heritage.
We dive into the history of Biloxi as the seafood capital of the world 🦪, the cultural gumbo that makes the Coast unique 🌎, and the museum’s role in keeping those stories alive 📖. Brandon also talks about surviving Katrina 🌊, rebuilding the museum 🏛️, and how the schooners continue to serve as living history ⛵.
If you love Gulf Coast history, seafood culture, or just want to hear stories that connect generations, this is an episode you don’t want to miss 🎧
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Ep 318| Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

In episode 318 of Brown Water Banter, we sit down with Wyatt Dunaway, Coastal Monitoring Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). 🌊
Wyatt explains how his team monitors 21 beach sites along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, what they test for, and why advisories are sometimes issued after heavy rainfall. We cover the science behind water quality, the difference between enterococcus bacteria and Vibrio, and why Mississippi water looks “brown” compared to places like Destin or Orange Beach.
Other highlights include:🌧️ How MDEQ collects and tests samples almost daily♻️ The role of citizens in protecting water quality (don’t litter, report leaks, prevent runoff)🏝️ How river systems, rainfall, and barrier islands affect the Coast’s water color and clarity⚠️ What happens during advisories and how to stay safe while enjoying the beach
This episode is a deep dive into the work that keeps our coastline safe for swimming, fishing, and family fun.
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Ep 317| Pickin’ N Grillin’ BBQ

In episode 317 🎙️, the Pickin’ N Grillin’ BBQ crew shares how they went from backyard jam sessions 🎶 with a little Weber grill 🔥 to competing on barbecue’s biggest stage 🏆. Hear how a friendly invite turned into a passion for cooking, the wild story of their first hog attempt 🤯, and the intense prep that goes into events like Memphis in May. We talk BBQ rubs 🌶️, smokers, gear, and the camaraderie of the competitive circuit, along with a few laughs 😂 about the times things didn’t go quite as planned.
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Ep 316| Singa B

In episode 316, Memphis blues artist Singa B joins us in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation and live performance before his show at Ground Zero in Biloxi 🎙️🎸 We talk about his musical roots, growing up in a family full of talent, and building his first guitar out of a Kleenex box 🧻
He shares how the Stax Music Academy 🎓 helped shape him as a young artist, how he became known as the Prince of Blues 👑, and what it was like touring with legends like Bobby Rush and Snoop Dogg as part of the Take Me to the River project 🌊
Singa also gives us a live acoustic performance of his original song “Uncle Jeff” and talks about the deeply personal story behind it 💔 From Memphis street corners to international stages, this is the story of a rising blues star with one foot in tradition and the other in the future 🎶
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