We traveled to Henderson, Louisiana, for our first-ever alligator hunt, but the true danger in the Deep South wasn't what we expected. This is the unbelievable story of the time one of the hosts was IMMEDIATELY attacked by a swarm of wasps—over 40 stings to the face—before the hunt even began. It was a terrifying and humbling moment that sets the stage for a powerful conversation about life, faith, and the unique culture of Cajun Country. In this full-length episode, we sit down with local storytellers to share: - Deep dives into Southern and Louisiana culture that you won't hear anywhere else - A powerful, emotional testimony on faith and finding purpose. Make sure you stick around for the end. The testimony and scripture time is a powerful reminder that the story is always bigger than the struggle. Links Associated with the Gator Hunt: - https://www.facebook.com/LAcajunoutfitters/ - https://www.cypresscovelanding.com/ - https://swampgearusa.com/ Campdog Cajun Seasoning ( @CampDogOutdoors  ) - https://campdogcajunseasoning.com/discount/HAP - 20% Off at checkout with code: HAP - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CampDogCajunSeasoning - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/campdogcajunseasoning/ - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CampDogOutdoors Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #truestories #truestory #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #ad #sponsored #stories #storytelling #funny #laugh #humor #deepsouth #reallife #southerncomedy #baddecisions #comedypodcast #southernstories #CajunCountry #louisiana #gatorhunting #deercamp #podcast #southernstories #HuntingPrank #swamppeople #henderson #campdogcajunseasoning

We loaded up the truck, left Hayden, Alabama, and took a trip deep into Cajun Country, Louisiana, and, wow, did we bring back some stories. This episode is all about the unique South Louisiana culture we experienced firsthand. We're covering everything from the bayous of Henderson to the muddy deer camps. We'll tell you about our crazy gator hunting experience that got intense fast, a fishing trip that ended in panic, and the one unbelievable Southern hunting story about a prank that was so good, a hunter from Chicago fled the swamp—and left his rifle behind! Campdog Cajun Seasoning ( @CampDogOutdoors  ) - https://campdogcajunseasoning.com/discount/HAP - 20% Off at checkout with code: HAP - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CampDogCajunSeasoning - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/campdogcajunseasoning/ - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@CampDogOutdoors Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #truestories #truestory #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #ad #sponsored #stories #storytelling #funny #laugh #humor #deepsouth #reallife #southerncomedy #baddecisions #comedypodcast #southernstories #CajunCountry #louisiana #gatorhunting #deercamp #podcast #southernstories #HuntingPrank #swamppeople #henderson #campdogcajunseasoning

Chaos is the only constant when the Southern Storytellers are talking! This week, the crew shares stories of escalating bad decisions, unbelievable luck, and close calls: from overloaded vehicles and run-ins with the law, to fishing gear that fights back (hard!), and a deer hunt that resulted in a seriously expensive lesson. The conversation pivots from laughing at our worst mistakes to a serious discussion on Matthew 6 and the struggle to keep God on the throne when the world demands you chase the dollar. Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #truestories #truestory #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #ad #sponsored #stories #storytelling #funny #laugh #humor #deepsouth #reallife #southerncomedy #baddecisions #comedypodcast #southernstories #logtruck #matthew6

Comedian Derrick Stroup ( @DerrickStroupComedy  ) and Trent Ellis ( @Trent_Ellis  ) joins us to discuss why everyone thinks he's angry and shares his wildest life stories! | Episode 140 We talk Life Before Google—the Old Wives' Tales we believed (don't swim after eating!), the Kangaroo debates, and the time Derrick doused a high school coach's wife in Gatorade. Plus, the hilarious aftermath of a super-hot Taco Truck mistake. The episode ends with a serious look at the "Sins of Omission" and the Great Commission from James 4:17. Derrick Stroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actinstroupid  Derrick Stroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrick_yells/ Derrick Stroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DerrickStroupComedy Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #truestories #truestory #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #ad #sponsored #stories #storytelling #funny #laugh #humor #southernparenting #deepsouth #reallife #southerncomedy #DerrickStroup #LifeBeforeGoogle #kangaroofight #SmokingSection #baddecisions #tacotruck #comedypodcast #SinsOfOmission #WivesTales

This episode is packed with stories you have to hear to believe! Join us as we share crazy true stories from the fire station—including the ketchup-and-starter-pistol "murder" staged to scare off a nuisance—to the time an old friend somehow got a VW Bug to skip 80 yards across a creek! Plus, we sit down with our friend Lynn, who shares an incredible, emotional story about how a single prayer led to 63 business phone calls in just four hours. You don't want to miss the custom gift he surprises us with at the end! H2 Graphics - Custom Firearm Coatings - https://www.facebook.com/H2Graphics Alan's Organization - https://breakthecase.org/ Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #truestories #truestory #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #ad #sponsored #stories #storytelling #funny #laugh #humor #southernparenting #deepsouth #huntingstories #parentinghumor #reallife #southerncomedy

Growing up in the Deep South meant facing a unique kind of discipline! Jake reveals the Southern parenting secrets that included "grass drills" and an infamous boat paddle. Hear the legendary story of the day his mom thought he was on drugs after he was late for Vespers. Plus, the crew dives into life in the wilderness: one of the wildest hunting camp pranks ever (involving a large bird!) and the true, unbelievable story of a serious hunting accident involving a pocket knife and a Power Rangers Band-Aid. Finally, find out how an "honest mistake" led to a friend getting arrested for alligator poaching in Louisiana. Episode 138. Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code HAP here: https://bruntworkwear.com/HAP Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #truestories #truestory #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #ad #sponsored #stories #storytelling #funny #laugh #humor #southernparenting #deepsouth #huntingstories #parentinghumor #reallife #southerncomedy

Life is funny. You watch a guy on TV for years and think you will likely never meet them in person. Then one day you get a phone call with an opportunity to spend some time with them. We hope you enjoy our storytelling with Michael Waddell, because we sure did. Episode 137. Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #truestories #truestory #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #sponsored #stories #storytelling #whitetail #turkey #hunting #huntingstories

What really goes on in the life of a pastor? In Part 3 of “Confessions of a Baptist Pastor,” we share funny, unexpected, and honest moments from real ministry that seminary never covered. If you’ve ever wondered what pastors experience off stage, this one’s for you. Episode 136. Get Some HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #pastorlife #ministrymoments #churchhumor #BaptistPastor #ConfessionsOfAPastor #RealMinistry #faithandfunny #BehindTheMinistry #christianstories #SouthernChurchLife #PastorConfessions #haydenalabamapodcast #christianpodcast #ChurchStories #SeminaryDidntTeachThis #clean #cleancontent #sponsored #stories #storytelling

Retired Mississippi drug-enforcement officer relives the most intense moments of his career—DEA busts, high-speed chases, and near-death calls deep in the South. In this storytelling episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we dig into wild drug busts, undercover operations, and the dangers that come with chasing criminals. Whether you’re into true crime, real-life law enforcement stories, or Southern storytelling, this episode delivers adrenaline and unforgettable moments. Episode 135. Jimmy's Organization Links: - https://www.youtube.com/@grabuoneoutfitters1714 - https://www.facebook.com/GrabUOneOutfitters Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #southernstories #storytellingpodcast #smalltownlife #southernhumor #haydenalabamapodcast #ad #sponsored #clean #cleancontent #DEA #truecrimepodcast #LawEnforcementStories #DrugBusts #neardeathexperiences #truecrimestories #storytelling

Even on your worst day, these guys will make you laugh. Trent, Dylan, and Robin joined us for a full day of fellowship and storytelling. In this episode, we share our biggest deer hunting heartbreaks—missed shots, close calls, and hunts gone wrong—plus a few unforgettable stories from beyond the woods. We know you’ll enjoy the ride! Episode 134 Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code HAP here: https://bruntworkwear.com/HAP Nossler Products here: https://www.nosler.com/products/ammunition/product-line/white-tail-country-ammunition-prod.html Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #southernstories #storytellingpodcast #smalltownlife #FamilyStories #southernhumor #haydenalabamapodcast #ad #sponsored #clean #cleancontent

If you love true Southern stories, comedy, faith, family, and real-life moments told with a mix of humor and heart, this episode is for you. This episode had us laughing so hard we had to make a fan just to cool off! Pull up a chair, hit play, and laugh along with us as we share the kind of stories that will have you grinning from ear to ear. Episode 133 Tow Tether (Get it Here) - https://towtether.com/shop/  Use PROMO CODE: HAP for 20% OFF Find Danica on FB - https://www.facebook.com/danica.hart.73 Chapel Hart on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Xc3WbacoW8ISqReb7Hjpj?si=EKZhiIGlT3OBshqZom5McQ Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #southernstories #storytellingpodcast #smalltownlife #FamilyStories #southernhumor #haydenalabamapodcast #ad #sponsored #clean #cleancontent #funnypodcast #cleancomedy #faithandfamily #truestories #southernculture #storytellingpodcast #podcastlife

The stories tonight will range from Fayette, Alabama to New York City, New York. These ol' boys tell some good country stories that will make you laugh, and they also tell a few that will make you think and maybe even appreciate a few things that you might be overlooking. We hope y'all enjoy the show! Episode 132 Tow Tether (Get it Here) - https://towtether.com/shop/ Use PROMO CODE: HAP for 20% OFF Get $10 Off @BRUNT with code HAP here: https://bruntworkwear.com/HAP Find Russell Estes on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/russell.estes.37 Russell Estes Books: - God's Porch: A 60 Day Devotional To Unlocking Your Best Life https://a.co/d/czrMS2V - God Is Bigger: Than The Mountain You Are Facing https://a.co/d/iaFJ7DP  (https://a.co/d/9zF7jPH) - Southern Roots: Lessons From a Southern Upbringing https://a.co/d/2qe25KR - When The Lights Go Out https://a.co/d/2fyqLhV Find Bowen Taxidermy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087450638110 Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #southernstories #storytellingpodcast #smalltownlife #FamilyStories #southernhumor #haydenalabamapodcast #ad #sponsored #clean #cleancontent

Baylor and Carl drove over 12 hours to bring us their stories from the great state of Texas. This father and son duo have had some great experiences and allowed us to experience them too through the power of story. We hope y'all enjoy spending time with them as much as we did. Episode 131 Tow Tether (Get it Here) - https://towtether.com/shop/ Use PROMO CODE: HAP for 20% OFF Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #southernstories #storytellingpodcast #smalltownlife #FamilyStories #southernhumor #haydenalabamapodcast #ad #sponsored

This episode contains storytelling, a write-in story, gift openings, an improv game, and a new product that you need to know about. Thank you for giving us the gift of your time! Episode 130 Tow Tether (Get it Here) - https://towtether.com/shop/ Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #southernstories #storytellingpodcast #smalltownlife #FamilyStories #southernhumor #haydenalabamapodcast

When MeMe walked into the studio with her grandson and his wife, she had one request: “Don’t be ugly!” What happened next? She told some of the funniest and most heartfelt Southern stories we’ve ever heard—mixing wisdom, wit, and a little bit of warning. From the Free State of Winston to west coast California culture shock, this episode is pure storytelling gold. Episode 129. Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #southernstories #storytellingpodcast #MemeWisdom #DontBeUgly #WinstonCounty #smalltownlife #FamilyStories #funnygrandma #southernhumor #haydenalabamapodcast

Ever made a decision that sounded smart… until it wasn’t? In this episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, four Southern storytellers share hilarious real-life stories, questionable choices, and the laughs that followed. If you love good storytelling, dumb decisions, and moments you can’t make up, you’re in the right place. Episode 128. Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #storytellingpodcast #southernstories #funnypodcast #RealLifeStories #dumbdecisions #podcasthumor #truestories #haydenalabamapodcast #lifelessons #relatablecontent #clean #cleancontent

Ever wondered why Bro. Robin moves the way he does? In this unforgettable episode, Robin and his wife “Earl” share hilarious, heartfelt stories about life, love, parenting, and his 14-year journey with Parkinson’s. It’s raw, real, and will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the man behind the nickname Bro. Blink. Hit play and hear the backstory everyone’s been asking about. Episode 127. Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #story #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #storytelling #southern #alabama #parkinsonsawareness

Tobacco country Tennessee came bringing stories and gifts this week. Get comfortable and get ready to listen to this couple tell some stories that will make you laugh and some that will make you wonder. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Get your own barn here: https://www.facebook.com/thetin7barn We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #story #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent #storytelling #southern #alabama

Life on the road playing music means every town has a story—and some are too good not to tell. From backroad venues to unforgettable encounters, this is the kind of storytelling that only comes from miles traveled and songs played. If you love real stories and honest moments from a musician’s journey, you’ll feel right at home here.   Join the Crew--Grab some Gear: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ World Deer Expo Tickets here: https://worlddeerexpo.com/buy-tickets/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #roadtripmusic #travelmusic #roadtrip #musician #music #livemusic #songwriter #newmusic #travelvlog #storytelling #musiclife #travel #wanderlust #musicianlife #story #haydenalabamapodcast #clean #cleancontent

What really goes on in the life of a pastor? In Part 2 of “Confessions of a Baptist Pastor,” we share funny, unexpected, and honest moments from real ministry that seminary never covered. If you’ve ever wondered what pastors experience off stage, this one’s for you. Episode 124. NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ World Deer Expo Tickets here: https://worlddeerexpo.com/buy-tickets/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net #pastorlife #ministrymoments #churchhumor #BaptistPastor #ConfessionsOfAPastor #RealMinistry #faithandfunny #BehindTheMinistry #christianstories #SouthernChurchLife #PastorConfessions #haydenalabamapodcast #christianpodcast #ChurchStories #SeminaryDidntTeachThis #clean #cleancontent #sponsored #stories #storytelling