Recorded at Harry's Corner in the French Quarter, this no-guest episode finds Gabriel Shaffer and Chris Trew talking shop about growth, risk, and what it actually takes to expand a creative business in New Orleans. The conversation centers on Gabe opening a brand-new Mortal Machine location literally right next door at 938 Royal—why now, what changed, and what no one tells you about scaling art spaces in the Quarter. Expect candid behind-the-scenes talk about real estate, community, burnout, momentum, and betting on yourself—plus the usual bar-level honesty.