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Bryan McMahon - Why Moving 1,000 Miles to Ponchatoula Was Worth It

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Release Date: 11/01/2018

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Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that the goal of education is intelligence plus character.  If you agree that our community should teach young people to think creatively and act morally, then you will enjoy the story of Dr. Danny Williams.  

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“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.”

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If you want to know what Ponchatoula was like in the 1950s, and you'd like to hear about it from a community icon, you're gonna love this episode!

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Business leaders lead lives of impact and influence.  They create jobs, training, and other opportunities for our community.  They help us pay our bills and provide for our families.  Sometimes, they make our dreams come true.

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If you like church, family, and Ponchatoula schools, you're gonna love Mary Beth Crovetto.  Mary Beth serves as Principal of Ponchatoula Jr. High School, but that's just a small part of who she is. (https://www.tangischools.org/domain/473)

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Many people wonder whether moving to Ponchatoula will be worth it.  Although each trip here reveals a Mayberry-esque magic, visitors are curious about whether that small town charm lasts long into residency.

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The Ponchatoula Podcast with Parker Layrisson features local news and community interviews from the Ponchatoula Hammond area, located at the crossroads of I-12 and I-55, deep in the bayous of South Louisiana. Parker is a husband, father, personal injury attorney, author, and community volunteer who is on a mission to share the unique food, culture, events, and people of Ponchatoula with the world.

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Many people wonder whether moving to Ponchatoula will be worth it.  Although each trip here reveals a Mayberry-esque magic, visitors are curious about whether that small town charm lasts long into residency.
 
In this interview, Ponchatoula Times Publisher Bryan T. McMahon, a Michigan native who moved to Ponchatoula in the 1970s, solves the mystery.  In a gripping tale that begins on the "mean streets of Detroit" and ends happily ever after on Ponchatoula's 7th Street, Bryan describes Ponchatoula's allure with a zeal worthy of Mark Twain.  If you're thinking of settling in the Strawberry Capital of the World, check out Bryan's message on why moving 1,000 miles to Ponchatoula was worth it. (For more info on The Ponchatoula Times: https://www.ponchatoula.com/ptimes/)
 
In our inaugural Taste of Tangi segment, The Ponchatoula Podcast's host, Parker Layrisson, reveals that the best Italian food you can buy in Tangipahoa Parish is available at Ristorante Foodies (https://www.ristorantefoodies.com/).  Nestled within historic Downtown Ponchatoula, Ristorante Foodies is an authentic, fine dining Italian restaurant inspired by Chef Paolo Cenni.  His dishes are simple cuisine prepared on the principle that the flavor of the main ingredient is enhanced, but never overpowered, by seasonings and spices and garnishments.  The freshness of the New Orleans-supplied ingredients is also key.  

Finally, if you need a talented and trustworthy auto mechanic, you will love Parker's Pick, where he introduces you to Marshall Graves (Sr.) and Graves Automotive (https://www.facebook.com/gravesautomotive/).  "Graves Automotive has earned my highest review through great work, reasonable prices, and honest dealing. Three generations of my family have relied on Marshall Graves to keep our vehicles on the road. He's a great mechanic and better man," said Parker.
 
Finally, The Ponchatoula Podcast is sponsored by the Parker Layrisson Law Firm, Ponchatoula personal injury attorneys who help busy people get paid after car accidents (https://layrisson.com/).