Brown Water Banter

Ep 329| Office of Coastal Resources Management

In this episode, we sit down with Randy Wilson and Jake Pettigrew from the Office of Coastal Resources  Management. 🌾🌊 Their team works to protect and restore some of the most unique habitats along the Mississippi Gulf Coast — from longleaf pine savannas to marshlands and barrier islands. 🏝️
Randy and Jake break down how prescribed fire🔥, habitat thinning, and careful stewardship help maintain healthy land and prevent dangerous wildfires. They also explain how coastal preserve lands are acquired, what public access looks like, and how people can get out and enjoy these spaces through hiking, hunting, and paddling. 🚶‍♂️🦆🚣‍♀️
We talk Deer Island, trail management, the history behind fire suppression, Deepwater Horizon funding, and why restoring these ecosystems matters for wildlife, fisheries, and everyone who enjoys the outdoors. 🐟🌿
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Ep 328| Heavy Metal Charters

Captain Joey Cates of Heavy Metal Charters joins us in the studio for a wide-open conversation about life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, building a charter business from scratch, and bringing a heavy metal attitude to the world of fishing. We talk back-bay roots, kayaks, oyster tours with Two Crackers Oysters, and the unpredictable ride of charter life in Biloxi.
If you enjoy Gulf Coast culture, outdoors, fishing, and stories from the water, this episode delivers from start to finish.
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Ep 327| Butcher Baker

Michael and Stephanie Paoletti from Butcher Baker join us to talk about their journey from catering and Sweet Enchantments to running a modern restaurant and lounge in Midtown Ocean Springs.
They share how their idea evolved over five years, how local support fuels their growth, and why The Butcher Baker is more than just a name — it’s a lifestyle built on creativity, community, and good food.
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Ep 326| Grand Bay NERR with Nate McGregor

Nate McGregor and Jonathan from the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve join us to talk duck hunting, teal season, and how their team is using drones, AI, and hunter surveys to protect Mississippi’s marshland habitats.
From waterfowl migration to new conservation tech, this episode connects the dots between hunting and habitat science.
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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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