Episode 101 opens with the big news: the episode 100 giveaway is closed and the winners are in, from a two-night Golden Nugget stay to Louisiana's Playground swag heading across Southwest Louisiana and into Texas. Then the hosts dig into a national moment, a Today Show travel segment that framed Lake Charles as a more affordable Las Vegas with resort pools, towers, big-name entertainment, and a Cajun Creole twist.
On the Eats heads to Saltgrass Steakhouse inside the Golden Nugget, where the crew talks tender country fried steak with peppery gravy, bourbon glazed prime pork chops, Range Rattlers, and the kind of Southern portions that feed you twice. It is homey, hearty, and right off the casino floor.
Director of Public Relations Devin Corbello joins to explain how a small-market destination earns a seat at the national table, from goal setting to a serendipitous networking moment, and why he says the story was never made up. The casinos are full resorts, the food pulls from many cultures, and the hospitality, he argues, is the thing Vegas can't buy.
Press play to hear the full conversation, rapid-fire favorites, and why Lake Charles doesn't have to be just one thing. For more episodes and tips on where to eat, visit visitlakecharles.org/podcast.