From the jazz of New Orleans to the gridiron heroes of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Legends shines a spotlight on the state's unique storytellers. Real talk, raw emotion, and authentic voices from musicians, athletes, former inmates and everything in between.
This Halloween, we’re diving into a world where real-life horror meets the unexplained. In this special episode, we discuss the series Crime in Progress, revisit the tragic Halloween-night killing of 16-year-old Yoshihiro “Yoshi” Hattori, and share personal ghost stories that might make you question what’s really out there.🔪 TRUE CRIME: We take a look at the series Crime in Progress and discuss the shocking real-life events surrounding the death of Yoshi Hattori, a Japanese exchange student who was fatally shot in Louisiana on October 17, 1992, after mistakenly approaching the wrong house while on his way to a Halloween party. His tragic story remains a haunting reminder of how one moment can change countless lives forever.👻 PERSONAL GHOST STORIES: We also get into personal paranormal experiences, unexplained encounters, and creepy stories that are hard to forget. Are these experiences simply tricks of the mind, or is there something beyond what we can see and understand?From disturbing true crime to chilling supernatural encounters, this episode brings together the real-world horrors and unexplained mysteries that make Halloween such a fascinating time of year.
19 Oct 2026
A TRUE AMERICAN LEGEND | Major General Glenn H. Curtis
With an incredible 38 years of military service, a Bronze Star, and eight years serving as Louisiana’s Adjutant General, General Curtis has dedicated much of his life to serving our country and the men and women who defend it.But his mission didn’t end when his military career did.Today, General Curtis is a leading advocate for exploring ibogaine treatment research for combat veterans struggling with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). He’s helping bring attention to a subject that could potentially change the lives of veterans who are still fighting battles long after returning home.In this powerful conversation, we discuss his decades of military leadership, the challenges our veterans face after service, and the urgent need to explore new approaches to treating the invisible wounds of war.🇺🇸 This episode is about service, sacrifice, leadership, and the responsibility we have to take care of those who have given so much for us.Our veterans deserve more than a thank-you. They deserve support, answers, and access to promising research that could improve their lives.Please take the time to watch, share this conversation, and help bring awareness to the ongoing fight to support our veterans.
12 Oct 2026
Homeless to Hero
From the Navy to the streets, and eventually to a successful career in real estate — Abe’s story is one hell of a journey.In this episode, I sit down with Abe to hear the story behind his life after the Navy. We talk about his time in the military, some of the wild drinking stories that came along the way, and how things eventually spiraled to the point where he found himself homeless and trying to figure out what came next.But Abe didn’t stay there.He opened up about the struggles, the mistakes, and the turning point that helped him get his life back on track. Today, he’s built a successful career as a real estate agent in Baton Rouge, proving that your lowest point doesn't have to define the rest of your life.This conversation is funny, raw, honest, and at times pretty unbelievable. It’s a story about military life, addiction, homelessness, resilience, second chances, and finding a way forward when everything seems to have fallen apart.If you’ve ever struggled to get back on your feet—or know someone who has—you’re going to want to hear Abe’s story.Watch the episode, hear the full story, and let us know in the comments what part of Abe’s journey hit you the hardest.
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