Local Lens with NOLA T-Shirt Club - EP 159
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Release Date: 06/01/2022
EP 241 - Tenth Anniversary Show
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today's episode is both a celebration of our 10th anniversary, and a question and answer show. Here are the timestamps for each question: 06:00 - Timbo Kite - ICE Impact 07:18 - Chad Lancaster - Pitching Guests 12:33 - Tracy Popken - Mardi Gras House Decorations 15:56 - Charles Goldberg - Mark’s Interview Style 25:27 - Cliff Hochberg - Moving Back to Raise the Girls 31:23 - Mark Wingfield - Things You’ve Changed Your Mind On 35:50 - Jeff Singer - How New Orleans Has Changed Since You Started the Show 39:35 - Brandon Breath - What Surprised You Most to Learn About the City 44:27 -...
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EP 240 - Holiday Hodgepodge
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today’s episode is all about things to do in December and early next year in New Orleans.
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EP 239 - Meteorologist Margaret Orr
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Meteorologists in New Orleans tend to become well known locally, probably due to our reliance on them during hurricanes. My guest today retired in 2024 after a long career as chief meteorologist at WDSU tv. Join me as I interview Margaret Orr about her career, Mardi Gras, retirement, and more.
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EP 238 - The Life and Legacy of Anne Rice
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today's episode is all about the author Anne Rice, known for her books about vampires. To help me dive into all things Anne Rice, I’m, joined by Joel Sharpton, co-host of the podcast The Articulate Coven.
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EP 237 - The Obituary Cocktail
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today's show is about a darkly named drink; the Obituary Cocktail. Made with gin, vermouth, and absinthe, it's origin is as mysterious as its name. Join me and author Sue Strachan as we discuss the drink, its origin, and where to sample one.
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EP 236 - Loretta's Authentic Pralines
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today’s epsiode is about two of my favorite New Orleans treats, pralines and beignets. One of my favorite places to get both is Loretta’s Authentic Pralines. I’m joined today by the owner of Loretta’s, Mr .Robbie Harrison to discuss pralines, beignet's, and his mother's legacy. We also dive into the upcoming Beignet Fest.
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EP 235 - The Trail They Blazed: Civil Rights in New Orleans
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Today, we talk about an exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) called The Trail they Blazed, featuring notable people and moments in the fight for civil rights in New Orleans and Louisiana at large. I am joined by HNOC curator Eric Seiferth.
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EP 234 - Antigravity Magazine
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Ever wonder about those free magazines you pick up around town? Well, I did. It led me down the path of wanting to find out more about Antigravity Magazine. Join me and editor/publisher Dan Fox as we discuss what Antigravityh is all about!
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EP 233 - Save Our Cemeteries, an Interview with Sally Asher
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Discover the unique charm and rich history of New Orleans' cemeteries, where each one tells its own story. Explore beyond the famous spots and uncover hidden gems with Sally Asher in our latest episode
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EP 232 - Making It Home - From Vietnam to New Orleans
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Saigon fell in April 1975. Shortly thereafter Vietnamese immigrants began arriving in New Orleans. Now, fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Historic New Orleans Collection has created an exhibition telling their stories. Join me as I sit down with Senior Historian and Mark Cave to discuss the details.
info_outlineToday’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!