Episode #7 ... Craig Boutte - From Zohan to Author – Career Twists, Ministry, and the Heart Behind His New Book
Release Date: 04/24/2025
"CHADDER" With Chad Dinkel
Austin went through an 8-year trial that nearly cost him everything… including his life. For five dark years, he lived in silence, wrestling with his thoughts, isolation, and uncertainty. But God wasn’t done. This week, Austin graduated from medical school! This episode is a powerful reminder that faith can carry us through even the darkest seasons.
info_outline"CHADDER" With Chad Dinkel
For this Mother’s Day episode, I’m joined by the unforgettable Desma Dinkel—my mom. She grew up bouncing between Africa and Switzerland, but life later brought her to a humble trailer park in the U.S. We dive into her wild life journey, her adventures (and misadventures) with MLMs, and her wonderfully unique need to be entertained at all times. It’s equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and 100% Desma.
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The one and only Craig Boutte joined me in the studio—and this man has stories. He’s been a drug dealer, rock musician, hair stylist, pastor, and now, author of Proving Ground. We talked about all his career twists, the heart behind his new book, and our time doing relief work after the L.A. wildfires. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s one of my favorite convos yet.
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I had the opportunity to sit down with Chuck the “Copper King” Krupnik. From high school baseball star to mischievous troublemaker, Chuck earned his infamous nickname before finding redemption and a purpose greater than himself. Now, he’s making a real impact on the lives of others.
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This week on Chadder, I sat down with Casey Evans—business owner, promoter, and coach. We dove into the world of hip-hop, talked about the best burger in Baton Rouge, and his passion for investing in others. Don’t miss this episode of Chadder!
info_outline"CHADDER" With Chad Dinkel
Chad served as an 0311 Infantry Marine Corpral with two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, he's a Lieutenant with teh East Baton Rouge Sherif's Office, working in the Gang Intelligence Unit, Narcotics , and as a DEA Task Force Officer.
info_outline"CHADDER" With Chad Dinkel
info_outline"CHADDER" With Chad Dinkel
Great discussion about muisc, church hurt, Vanilla Ice, and khaki shorts.
info_outline"CHADDER" With Chad Dinkel
info_outlineThe one and only Craig Boutte joined me in the studio—and this man has stories. He’s been a drug dealer, rock musician, hair stylist, pastor, and now, author of Proving Ground.
We talked about all his career twists, the heart behind his new book, and our time doing relief work after the L.A. wildfires.
It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s one of my favorite convos yet.