Podcast Episodes

Coastal Restoration

Episode 226

Coastal restoration and finding ways to preserve the Louisiana Coast has been a topic I’ve wanted to explore for several years. Today, I’m joined by James Karst, Director of Communications at the Coa…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Celebrate Canal Street

Episode 225

Today’s show is about an effort to revitalize Canal Street. My guest today, Sandra Thompson Herman, is the founder of that effort called Celebrate Canal! Coalition. 

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Storyville Museum - EP 224

Episode 224

Several years ago I did an episode or two with the Historic New Orleans Collection about the Storyville red light district. They had an excellent small exhibit about Storyville. Well now, there is a …

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Mardi Gras Game

Episode 223

My guest today is a New Orleanian who decided to create a board game focused on Mardi Gras. Michael Combes was disappointed in the lack of games with a New Orleans theme, so he created his own. Liste…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras Preview 2025

Episode 222

My guest today probably knows as much about Mardi Gras as anyone. He’s published an annual Mardi Gras Guide for 49 years, including the 2025 edition. I'm thrilled to be joined by Arthur Hardy!

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sugar King

Episode 221

Today’s episode is all about Leon Goudchax, a Jewish immigrant to New Orleans who made a fortune as a merchant, and a sugar cane farmer and refiner.

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Year in Review - 2024

Episode 220

Today’s episode is a recap of 2024 and a bit of looking ahead to what’s in store for the show in 2025.

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Saving Mr. Bingle

Episode 219

Today’s episode is all about Mr. Bingle, a beloved local Christmas character created by a department store. Joining me is author Sean Patrick Doles who created a fairy tale called Saving Mr. Bingle. …

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

A Health Update & The River Rats Reprise

Episode 218

Today’s episode is about the Mississippi River batture, and specifically the people who’ve chosen to live on that sliver of land over the years. 

To help me explore this culture I’ve enlisted the hel…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mosquito Supper Club

Episode 217

My guest is an author, a chef, and perhaps most importantly a Cajun woman, in love with her native land and way of life. Melissa Martin joins me to talk about the restaurant, her latest cookbook, Bay…

Published on 10 months ago