Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Today's episode is all about riding in a Mardi Gras parade. As we close out Carnival 2023, I've gotten a lot of questions about this topic. Today, I'll take you through the ins and outs of it. We'll cover how parades are put on, how you join, what to expect, costs, and more!

Today's episode is all about King Cake. Think you've eaten a lot? Wait until you har about the experiences of my guest. We'll dive into that, the history of king cakes, and the variety on the market today.

Today's episode is all about burlesque in New Orleans. We'll explore a bit of the history and the current scene. The art of burlesque has a storied history in New Orleans, and thanks in large part to my guest today, has undergone a resurgence in the years since Katrina. Trixie Minx has been a part of multiple productions, created her own company, and now teaches others how to perform burlesque. Jo...

Today's episode is all about the experiences of people that have chosen to make New Orleans their home. Questions about moving here are among the most frequent I get, so I thought we'd talk to three people who've done just that, and have been here long enough to share their experiences.

Today's episode is our annual discussion of Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Arthur Hardy, publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide. We discuss history, what's new in 2023, and more. To purchase the 47th annual edition of the Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras guide, click here .

Today's episode is a bit unique. As you probably know the New Orleans economy is heavily focused on tourism and hospitality. Today, I wanted to dive into a question I sometimes get about entrepreneurship and the tech community in New Orleans. To do that, we're going to talk about something called The Idea Village as well as an annual event called New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.

Today's episode is about things to do right now in New Orleans. These questions get asked a lot in our Facebook group and in other online forums, so I thought I'd give you my thoughts on what to do between Thanksgiving and the start of Carnival.

Today's episode is about Economy Hall, an organization founded in the 1800s to create and preserve a society for free men of color. It became so much more than that, including a hotbed of a new form of American music known as jazz. To help us dive into the topic, I'm joined by the author of the book named Economy Hall , Fatima Shaik. Once you've listened to our discussion, order a copy of Economy...

Today's episode is a question and answer show where I answer questions from listeners like you. These are always fun and cover a wide range of topics. I like to do Q&A shows about once a quarter. We get so many new listeners, as well as members of our Facebook group and Patreon community, that it is a good chance to get you involved. I also find them challenging, and sometimes, they result in idea...

Today's episode is all about a new exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection. The exhibit is titled Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean and highlights Spain's impact in Louisiana. Starting on October 20, 2022 and running through January 22, 2023 the Historic New Orleans Collection will present an exhibit entitled Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean. While we call the original city the Fre...

Today, we're headed across Lake Pontchartrain to the town of Abita Springs where we'll discover some history, places to eat and drink, and a wonderful Fall Festival. Joining me to discuss all things Abita Springs is Anthony Essaied, owner of the Abita Brew Pub and co-founder and President of the Abita Fall Fest . Jamie Foster is a volunteer with Abita Fall Fest and the owner of Solid Web Service ....

Today's episode is all about a family owned Italian roadhouse on the West Bank of New Orleans. We're joined by Lisa Mosca, who along with her mom, keeps the family tradition alive at Mosca's. Founded in 1946 in Avondale, Louisiana on the West Bank of New Orleans, Mosca's has been serving a blend of New Orleans and Italian food, family style, for decades. Those in the know expect to walk into a din...

Today, we're going to learn about the American Italian Cultural Center, and the history and impact of Italians on New Orleans. I'm joined by the Chairman of the Cultural Center, Mr. Frank Maselli.

Today's episode is about the largest event in the spirits and cocktail industry, Tales of the Cocktail . We'll learn about its 20 year history, what the event is all about and more. Our guest is Neal Bodenheimer, one of the co-chairs of Tales of the Cocktail and also the owner and/or partner of several local establishments. Join us as we discuss his unique places as well as Tales.

Today's episode is about black owned restaurants in New Orleans. I'm joined by the founder of a Facebook group called Where Black NOLA Eats . Join Jalence Isles and me as we talk about lots of great places to eat, as well as the reason for the group's creation, and the economics of being a black-owned small business. You'll want to have a notepad and pen ready to capture lots of new places to disc...

Listener Questions and Answers Today's episode is a question and answer show, where we answer questions from listeners like you! Time Stamps for Today's Show 05:42 - What is your favorite, casual restaurant right now? Narrow it to the Garden District? 06:48 - I'm hoping to visit New Orleans during the Christmas season. Are Reveillon dinners only offered on Christmas Eve or is typically the entire...

NOTE: Today's discussion involves some gruesome descriptions of what happened on the night of Sunday, June 24, 1973. You may wish to listen to this one when your little ones are not around. On June 24, 1973 an arsonist set fire to a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge. Within moments fire engulfed the bar, and ultimately claimed the lives of 32 people. It was the largest massacre of...

Today's episode is a discussion about a project and a podcast called Louisiana Anthology. I'm joined by one of the two men behind it, Bruce  Magee. We discuss the anthology and what's in it, as well as their podcast. If you are interested in going deeper into Louisiana history and written artifacts from letters to books to cooking recipes, you'll enjoy this episode!

Today's episode is a discussion with Jackie and John Abston, owners of NOLA T-Shirt Club. We'll talk about their business, favorite haunts, and things to do as the summer heats up!

Today's episode is all about now in New Orleans. As we head into summer, this is sort of a state of New Orleans, A combination of things I'd do if I was visiting, and/or things to know. This show is based on questions I've been getting most often and is designed to help you decide whether or not this time of year is right for your next visit to New Orleans.

Did you know I wrote a book? It's called Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans and is the subject of today's episode. We'll give you a preview of the book and some insgiht into how it got made. Joined by photograher and contributor James Cullen.

Today's episode is all about the people who live and have lived along the sliver of land between the levee and the Mississippi River called the batture. To help me explore this culture I've enlisted the help of Macon Fry, author of the book They Called Us River Rats, and himself an inhabitant of the batture. 

Planning a trip to Jazz Fest, but not sure what to do, what to bring to the festival grounds, what to eat, or where to pee? We've got you covered in this episode.

Questions and Answers from Listeners like you. 02:07 - what was your favorite Carnival memory/moment this year 03:05 - Jazz Camp attendee asks what his wife should do while he's Jazzing 05:28 - Talk about Midcity area 09:42 - When is the BBS Book Release? Who are you most excited to see at Jazz Fest? When will you have James Cullen back on? 13:20 - French Quarter Fest/Indian Museum, what are best...

Join us for a discussion of Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans.