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

Jan 22 2025 223 ep. 52 mins 2.8k
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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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EP 222 - Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras Preview 2025

Jan 22 2025 35 mins  
My guest today probably knows as much about Mardi Gras as anyone. He’s published an annual Mardi Gras Guide for 49 years, including the 2025 edition. I'm thrilled to be joined by Arthur Hardy!

EP 221 - The Sugar King

Jan 08 2025 55 mins  
Today’s episode is all about Leon Goudchax, a Jewish immigrant to New Orleans who made a fortune as a merchant, and a sugar cane farmer and refiner.

The Year in Review - 2024

Dec 25 2024 41 mins  
Today’s episode is a recap of 2024 and a bit of looking ahead to what’s in store for the show in 2025.

Saving Mr. Bingle

Dec 10 2024 35 mins  
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.

EP 218 - A Health Update & The River Rats Reprise

Nov 27 2024 44 mins  
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.

Mosquito Supper Club - EP217

Nov 13 2024 33 mins  
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.

The Skeleton House - EP216

Oct 29 2024 19 mins  
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.

Porgy’s Seafood Market

Oct 16 2024 37 mins  
My guests today are the co-owners of Porgy's Seafood Market, a local market and restaurant with a focus on Louisiana caught seafood.

Listener Questions - EP214

Sep 18 2024 48 mins  
This week, we answer questions about New Orleans from listeners like you!

Shaka Zulu Big Chief of the Golden Feather Nation - EP213

Aug 20 2024 47 mins  
Today's guest tells us about the tradition of black New Orleanians masking in Indian suits.