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.

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

Ever been to Jazz Fest, or want to go? We've got all the insider tips you need to have a great time!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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 payment 18:00 - DC Big Papa - Easier Krewes to ride in or join 21:30 - Michael Kaufman - Where else in the US do you want to visit? 22:45 - Eric Boyle - Documentary Films about New Orleans 26:30 - John Nordike - Discuss the process of your book - ep157 27:20 - John Nordike - James Lee Burke interview 28:30 - Maggie Macgyver - photography in your book 31:25 - Christy Johnson - the magic of New Orleans

In this episode, we dive into many of the things that make this time of year great for a visit to New Orleans!

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