Anais St John - EP 212
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Release Date: 08/07/2024
The Skeleton House - EP216
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
info_outlineMy guest today, Miss Anais St. John, is an entertainer, performer and a teacher.