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Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans

Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, places, people and events that make New Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, currently living in New Orleans or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, you"ve come to the right place!

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44:18

EP 218 - A Health Update & The River Rats Reprise

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/11/28

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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33:49

Mosquito Supper Club - EP217

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/11/14

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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19:24

The Skeleton House - EP216

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/10/30

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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37:00

Porgy’s Seafood Market

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/10/17

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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48:36

Listener Questions - EP214

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/09/18

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

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47:43

Shaka Zulu Big Chief of the Golden Feather Nation -...

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/08/21

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

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29:18

Anais St John - EP 212

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/08/07

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

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37:52

Working on the Mississippi River - EP211

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/07/25

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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50:22

Black Creole Chronicles - EP210

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/07/10

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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27:00

Toups' Family Meal EP #209

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/06/26

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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51:13

Questions and Answers - EP 208

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/06/13

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

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52:01

Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/05/29

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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34:28

New Orleans Music Scene with Keith Spera

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/05/15

Join me and Keith Spera as we recap Jazz Fest 2024, and talk about the New Orleans music scene.

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01:01:26

The Essential Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/04/17

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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44:30

Haunted New Orleans

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/04/03

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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44:20

Entrepreneur Róbert LeBlanc

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/03/09

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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37:08

Things to Do In New Orleans - Spring 2024

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/02/22

Wondering what to do in New Orleans post-Mardi Gras? We've got you covered in this episode.

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52:34

BBS201

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/02/08

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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53:13

Mardi Gras 2024 with Arthur Hardy - Episode 200

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/01/27

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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39:12

Listener Questions

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider"s Guide to New Orleans ·

2024/01/10

Questions and Answers Today’s episode is a Q&A show with questions from listeners like you. As always, questions from our Patreon supporters come first, followed by those from our Facebook Group. Timestamps 05:10 - Jeffrey Hubbard - French Quarter Fest paid pass 07:02 - Joseph Grillo - 2nd edition of BBS book? Dew Drop Inn 09:00 - Mark Wingfield - Most Romantic places in NOLA 11:15 - Mark Wingfield - March Madness 13:45 - James Redmond - Festivals/events in August 16:35 - Hannah Voss - Busker

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