Today’s episode is a discussion with Jackie and John Abston, owners of NOLA T-Shirt Club. We’ll talk about their business, favorite haunts, and things to do as the summer heats up!

This show is based on questions I've been getting most often and is designed to help you decide whether or not this time of year is right for your next visit to New Orleans.

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. 

Questions and Answers from Listeners like you.

02:07 - what was your favorite Carnival memory/moment this year 03:05 - Jazz Camp attendee asks what his wife should do while he’s Jazzing 05:28 - Talk about Midcity area 09:42 - When is the BBS Book Release? Who are you most excited to see at Jazz Fest? When will you have James Cullen back on? 13:20 - French Quarter Fest/Indian Museum, what are best bars/restaurants in area? 16:17 - tell me about Pirate’s Alley 17:57 - coffee - Talk about Chicory, Cafe Au Lait 20:49 - Lefcadio Hearn and his impact on culture? 23:54 - Favorite Parades (Day/Night/Family/NOTFamily) 29:04 - Favorite non-Canival season parade 30:04 - Hear more about your book publishing process 30:30 - What is a New Orleans Place or Event you still want to experience for first time? 32:00 - What’s the history of praline? 33:25 - Tips for bringing grandkids to Mardi Gras 35:50 - Tips for first timers at Jazzfest? 36:20 - what was your overall take on this Carnival season 37:28 - How’s Your back? How’s the book? Can you bring in food to Jazzfest? 38:16 - When will Beyond Bourbon Street come out as an audiobook? 39:02 - what goes into being a crew member of a large parade? 42:47 - what are your must haves in the bag for Jazzfest 44:50 - traditions, myths that resonate around New Orleans? 47:34 - camping options near New Orleans? 48:52 - what’s changed since the pandemic? 51:15 - life of an oyster shucker? 52:44 - well seasoned versus mouth on fire? 54:25 - what’s it like to be a kid in New Orleans?

Join us for a discussion of Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans.

Today’s episode is all about Carnival and Mardi Gras 2022. Join me and Arthur Hardy, publisher of Arthur Hardy’s Mardi Gras Guide, as we discuss, changes, traditions, and more.

Today’s episode is a discussion with the Executive Director of the New Orleans Preservation Resource Center (PRC). Join us as we discuss the mission of the PRC and the work they are doing to preserve New Orleans culture and neighborhoods through its architecture.