Bernard Parish, a community just east of New Orleans, Caserta lost everything in the storm.

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Shows that already have a podcast following can bring a loyal ready-made following that can help both sell and promote a TV show, says Caserta.

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When the family home she had been fighting to return to was condemned and torn down earlier this year, it was the final straw for Caserta.

CNN: Hero's work continues in parish devastated by Katrina

"We had nothing to salvage ... nothing, " said Caserta, 41.

CNN: Hero's work continues in parish devastated by Katrina

Caserta and others at IFC were fans of the podcast, Caserta says, and so with host Scott Aukerman, IFC decided to make a direct conversion to a TV show.

CNN: Radio on the TV: Podcasts coming to a small screen near you

In honor of the 25th anniversary, the film has been re-released on Blu Ray, Hill's longtime girlfriend Lisa Caserta has assisted in the publication of a new book by the late gangster and Flavorwire writer Jason Bailey attempted to track down the elusive Pesci, who has retired from acting and all but disappeared.

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