Podcast Episodes

The Skeleton House

Episode 216

For more than 40 years, the Berger House at 6000 St. Charles Avenue is transformed each Halloween into the Skeleton House. The lawn is covered with dozens of skeletons, each with a costume and a name…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Porgy’s Seafood Market

Episode 215

My guests today are the co-owners of Porgy's Seafood Market, a local market and restaurant with a focus on Louisiana caught seafood.

Published on 11 months ago

Listener Questions

Episode 214

This week, we answer questions about New Orleans from listeners like you!

Published on 1 year ago

Shaka Zulu Big Chief of the Golden Feather Nation

Episode 213

Today's guest tells us about the tradition of black New Orleanians masking in Indian suits.

Published on 1 year ago

Anais St. John

Episode 212

My guest today, Miss Anais St. John, is an entertainer, performer and a teacher. 

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Working on the Mississippi River

Episode 211

Ever wondered what it's like to work on the Mississippi River? Today, we go behind the scenes with Todd Clower, CEO of Harbor Towing and Fleeting.

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Black Creole Chronicles

Episode 210

My guest today is an author, folklorist, educator, scholar, and former Poet Laureate of Louisiana.

Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy writes about her life as a black Creole in her 7th Ward neighborhood, as well as…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Toups' Family Meal

Episode 209

What happens when the Louisiana Governor decides not to accept federal funding for feeding school-aged children during the summer? Amanda and Isaac Toups, owners of Toups' Meatery decided to do somet…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Questions and Answers

Episode 208

This week, we answer listener questions  about New Orleans on a variety of topics.

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans

Episode 207

Today, we discuss Bastion, a Community of Resilience. Bastion is a community, purpose built for veterans. To learn more about it I am joined by Jackson Smith, Bastion’s Executive Director.

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago