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Saving Mr. Bingle
11 Dec· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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. We discuss Mr. Bingle's history as well as Sean's book.
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EP 218 - A Health Update & The River Rats Reprise
28 Nov· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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 help of Macon Fry, author of the book They Called Us River Rats, and himself an inhabitant of the batture.
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Mosquito Supper Club - EP217
14 Nov· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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, Bayou, Feasting Through the Seasons of a Cajun Life, and more.
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The Skeleton House - EP216
30 Oct· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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. In 2024, the skeletons embraced the arrival of Taylor Swift and her Eras tour. Join me as I learn all about it from Louellen Berger.
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Porgy’s Seafood Market
17 Oct· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
My guests today are the co-owners of Porgy's Seafood Market, a local market and restaurant with a focus on Louisiana caught seafood.
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Listener Questions - EP214
18 Sep· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
This week, we answer questions about New Orleans from listeners like you!
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Shaka Zulu Big Chief of the Golden Feather Nation - EP213
21 Aug· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today's guest tells us about the tradition of black New Orleanians masking in Indian suits.
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Anais St John - EP 212
7 Aug· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
My guest today, Miss Anais St. John, is an entertainer, performer and a teacher.
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Working on the Mississippi River - EP211
25 Jul· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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.
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Black Creole Chronicles - EP210
10 Jul· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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 about the larger perspective of the black experience, in Louisiana and beyond.

This discussion was a joy. I hope you enjoy it, too.
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Toups' Family Meal EP #209
26 Jun· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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 something about it. Join me and Amanda to learn about their efforts.
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Questions and Answers - EP 208
13 Jun· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
This week, we answer listener questions about New Orleans on a variety of topics.
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Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans
29 May· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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.
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New Orleans Music Scene with Keith Spera
15 May· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Join me and Keith Spera as we recap Jazz Fest 2024, and talk about the New Orleans music scene.
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The Essential Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest
17 Apr· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Ever been to Jazz Fest, or want to go? We've got all the insider tips you need to have a great time!
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Haunted New Orleans
3 Apr· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Interested in haunted New Orleans? Ghost stories and other popular and untold legends? This is the episode for you! Join me and guest Orion Couling as we talk about his experience leading haunted tours around New Orleans.
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Entrepreneur Róbert LeBlanc
9 Mar· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
One of the things I really like to do with the podcast is highlight businesses I think you would enjoy that also have owners who seem to do things right. My guest today is one of those. Róbert LeBlanc is the founder of Leblanc + Smith, a hospitality company with several local businesses.
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Things to Do In New Orleans - Spring 2024
22 Feb· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Wondering what to do in New Orleans post-Mardi Gras? We've got you covered in this episode.
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BBS201
8 Feb· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today's episode is your Mardi Gras survival guide. We'll go through everything you need to know to enjoy parade season in New Orleans!
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Mardi Gras 2024 with Arthur Hardy - Episode 200
27 Jan· Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2024
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, anniversaries, impact on the economy, what's new in 2024 and more.
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Episodes

Saving Mr. Bingle

EP 218 - A Health Update & The River Rats Reprise

Mosquito Supper Club - EP217

The Skeleton House - EP216

Porgy’s Seafood Market

Listener Questions - EP214

Shaka Zulu Big Chief of the Golden Feather Nation - EP213

Anais St John - EP 212

Working on the Mississippi River - EP211

Black Creole Chronicles - EP210

Toups' Family Meal EP #209

Questions and Answers - EP 208

Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans

New Orleans Music Scene with Keith Spera

The Essential Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest

Haunted New Orleans

Entrepreneur Róbert LeBlanc

Things to Do In New Orleans - Spring 2024

BBS201

Mardi Gras 2024 with Arthur Hardy - Episode 200