The Brackish Podcast

Bribes, Gold Bars and a Benz. See why the Louisiana Lottery went worldwide and who ran the show. Also find out it takes to get a new Benz if your name is Bobby Menz.

The krewe is back down to two, but the stories keep mixing. This time Cliff and Naq highlight the best and brightest corrupt politicians the boot has ever offered, from funneling money from non-profits to their own pockets to blowing up the competition.

The Krewe sprinkles in some yule tide cheer with these stories of New Orleans' Christmas-culture and traditions. Hear how Mr. Bingle came to be, a Mardi Gras tradition started by Santa, Christmas dinners that'll make you "slap ya mama" and an 1889 Christmas Eve brawl that ended in a deathly quiver.

The Krewe mixes it up with tales of Pancho's Mexican Buffet, K&B and Schwegmann's. Hear why these beloved establishments eventually became New Orleans' legends.

The Krewe ventures to the Black Pearl neighborhood for this ride. Sip down stories about the first drive-thru daiquiri shop in Louisiana, sing the praises of the The First Queen of Gospel and par-ty with the first African American to design and build golf courses in Louisiana, possibly the South and world.

The birth of the Po'Boy, a "Golden Rule" realty empire and The Mansion Magnolia haunt us in this episode of The Brackish Podcast. Listen to the Krewe serve it, sell it and scare it off ya.

The Krewe jumps to Jefferson Parish and tells us how Metairie originated because of one little bayou, the nutria problem that only Sheriff Harry Lee knew how to solve, and how two friends tried to burn their buddy's remains at the Joshua Tree in California only to have his partial burned body end up in the Metairie.

Let's cheers to Old Algiers. Cliff, Lynn and Naq are sending all the right signals in this episode with bullfighting on the West Bank and a New Orleans rock and roll station that sent the Crescent City's message and music worldwide.

The krewe lightens and frightens up the Halloween season with a trio of spooky stories from New Orleans. Listen to find out about the Devilman, Julie the ghost and the notorious Grunch of New Orleans East.

Cliff, Lynn and Naq are back for season 2 and mixing it up this time in the Marigny. Each share a story of the Historic New Orleans neighborhood and the history and tales that make it one of the most unique places in the world. Discover the man who is credited with creating the Marigny, the brutal connection between Frenchmen Street and Lafreniere Park and the mystery ghost who locals say can stil...

The krewe mixes in the deep ocean waters in this episode as Will tells the tale of Jose Gaspar, an infamous pirate who plundered the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico for much of his life. This scoundrel was known for breaking hearts and taking treasure. Listen up for the New Orleans tie-in because Gasparillo may have left some of his men hanging in the Big Easy.

Cliff and Naq mix it up with stories about what really happened at Lalaurie Mansion, a haunted family in Lakeview and a look back at the most hated person in New Orleans history.

Mix it up with us as we share stories of a New Orleans Señorita, a magical stone in Vacherie and what's raining in Marksville that's fishy.

Social Distancing forces the crew to Zoom this episode where Cliff mixes up a nice hunk of manbeef named David Hennessy Sr. who terrorized New Orleans as a street hustler and police officer before being shot in a coffee house.

Naq conjures up a story about the mysterious Dr. John who practiced voodoo openly in New Orleans from about 1850 until his death in 1885. Though little is known about Dr. John, Cliff and Lynn quickly learn many historians say he is the likely mentor to Marie Laveau.

Lynn adds to her Justin Wilson boil and throws in a pinch of why New Orleanians earned a reputation due to popular movies and tv shows. Then, she hits you with the facts on how Acadians were thrown out of Nova Scotia and made their way down to Louisiana.

Lynn slices up the Cajun culture and fries up the many lives of Justin Wilson. Hear how Will Rogers and Huey P. Long impacted Justin and how the cajun chef nearly never was.

After the New Orleans Police Chief was murdered in the street, the largest lynch mob in American history stormed the Parish Prison and killed more than a dozen Sicilians suspected of the killing. Listen to find out if there's really an answer to "Who killa da chief?".

Big Easy you said? Living in Nouvelle-Orléans was hard. The city wasn't prepared to survive, and leaders didn't see the heat coming from these women. Lynn stirs up hookers, vampires and Petticoat Rebels to show us how gumbo was named and creole cooking was ignited into the melting polt of culture and cuisine it is today. 

The team greets you and treats you to three of the best New Orleans stories ever told. A mysterious sultan makes his way to New Orleans right after the Civil War, one of the meanest Nazis breeds hundreds of offspring across South Louisiana, and nuns save the city from the English, all the while putting a British general in good spirits. TBP = The Best Podcast!

The duo becomes the trio.

Cliff and Naq welcome Lynn into the spin. Cliff's scaring and sharing so you know Lynn will be swearing. Big Easy folklore to the max. Buckle your seatbelts and sit on back.

New Orleans was their destination and starting a new free black state was their goal. It was the largest slave revolt in U.S. history that had the numbers to succeed, but its brutal end kept others from rising up. 

Cliff and Naq mix it up a little bit and tell you about current events happening in Louisiana and New Orleans. They also get a little nostalgic and talk about a time past. It's a bit crazy 😜 

THIS STORY IS BANANAS! Sam Zemurray and the Port of New Orleans turned bananas to big bucks in the Big Easy. Mix it up a little while celebrity guest host Lynn peels back this episode, while Cliff and Naq try to interupt her.