Ricky's Big World
Welcome to Ricky's Big World, the podcast that blends mouth-watering food, Southern charm, and the unique perspective of Ricky Bartlett - double-leg amputee, radio host, and actor.
Recoded live from Pizza World Iowa's vibrant kitchen, join Ricky for entertaining tales, laughs, and a glimpse into Southern culture. Whether you're a fried chicken enthusiast or seeking a good chuckle, Ricky's quick wit and infectious personality make each episode a joy. Ricky's Big World is a podcast that's as irresistible as a hot slice of Pizza World's famous pizza!
Ricky's Big World
Louisiana’s Vampire Blood Banks & Eating Pasta from a Pizza Dough Bowl?!
Is Louisiana secretly catering to vampires after hours? Ricky dives deep into local legends and supernatural folklore from the heart of Louisiana, including the notorious Rougarou, real-life vampire stories, and haunted treasures hidden deep within the swamps. Plus, watch Ricky’s hilarious reaction to tasting Pizza World’s newest creation, a pasta-filled pizza dough bowl! This episode is packed with humor, mystery, and a mouth-watering food review you won’t want to miss.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Ricky teases vampire blood banks in Louisiana?!
0:44 - Welcome back to Ricky’s Big World!
1:09 - Ricky tries the magical Pizza World dough bowl for the first time
2:54 - Ricky’s reaction: is the dough bowl really that good?
6:41 - Origin of the Pizza World dough bowl idea
9:07 - Ricky talks Louisiana’s unique culture and folklore
9:40 - Legend of the Rougarou (Louisiana werewolf)
13:38 - Marie Laveau: The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
14:11 - Louisiana’s Honey Swamp Monster
15:22 - Myrtles Plantation: One of America’s most haunted places
17:15 - The mysterious Casket Girls and vampire legends
20:19 - Why Louisiana is a supernatural hotspot
22:24 - Ricky reveals secret vampire blood banks and local beliefs
27:16 - Are Louisiana’s ley lines responsible for paranormal activity?
28:32 - Most haunted states in America
31:24 - Ricky’s chilling personal ghost story in South Dakota
37:31 - Folklore of the trickster spirits: The Fifolet
38:49 - Pirate Jean Lafitte and hidden treasures in Louisiana swamps
41:43 - America’s oldest bar and its ghostly connections
43:44 - Closing thoughts and Ricky’s humorous goodbye
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