Ep. 7 - Francis Hebert: Louisiana Freight Train Hobo
Miracles in Meat Podcast | Ep. 7 – Francis Hebert: Louisiana Freight Train Hobo
A Life of Adventure: From Freight Trains to the Louisiana Swamps
In this episode of Miracles in Meat, Shane Thibodaux and Beau Bourgeois sit down with Francis Hebert, who just celebrated his 96th birthday. Born in 1928 in Southwest Louisiana, Francis has lived a life that feels like it was pulled straight from the pages of an epic American novel.
His book, "Brother Crow and Me", is a memoir of his adventures growing up during the Great Depression, hopping freight trains across the country, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force, working in construction, running a trucking business, and even inventing mechanical devices. His story is one of grit, resilience, and survival, painting a vivid picture of simpler—but much harder—times in Louisiana history.
Inside This Episode:
🚂 Freight train hopping adventures and life on the rails
🌾 Growing up in the swamps of Southwest Louisiana during the Great Depression
✈️ Serving in the U.S. Army Air Force and life after war
🛠️ Building businesses, inventing, and thriving through sheer determination
Why You Should Listen:
If you love history, survival stories, and old-school Louisiana wisdom, this episode will transport you back in time. Francis Hebert’s life is a testament to perseverance and adventure—a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the stories of America’s past and the people who built it.
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Francis was my husband’s uncle. We always loved visiting him and listening to his stories! I bought his book at Bourgeois’s in 2023, and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was so heart-warming to listen to him on your podcast!
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