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Bribes, Gold Bars and a Benz. See why the Louisiana Lottery went worldwide and who ran the show. Also find out it takes to get a new Benz if your name is Bobby Menz.
The Krewe sprinkles in some yule tide cheer with these stories of New Orleans' Christmas-culture and traditions. Hear how Mr. Bingle came to be, a Mardi Gras tradition started by Santa, Christmas dinners that'll make you "slap ya mama" and an 1889 Christmas Eve brawl that ended in a deathly quiver.
The Krewe mixes it up with tales of Pancho's Mexican Buffet, K&B and Schwegmann's. Hear why these beloved establishments eventually became New Orleans' legends.
The Krewe ventures to the Black Pearl neighborhood for this ride. Sip down stories about the first drive-thru daiquiri shop in Louisiana, sing the praises of the The First Queen of Gospel and par-ty with the first African American to design and build golf courses in Louisiana, possibly the South and world.
The birth of the Po'Boy, a "Golden Rule" realty empire and The Mansion Magnolia haunt us in this episode of The Brackish Podcast. Listen to the Krewe serve it, sell it and scare it off ya.
The Krewe jumps to Jefferson Parish and tells us how Metairie originated because of one little bayou, the nutria problem that only Sheriff Harry Lee knew how to solve, and how two friends tried to burn their buddy's remains at the Joshua Tree in California only to have his partial burned body end up in the Metairie.
Let's cheers to Old Algiers. Cliff, Lynn and Naq are sending all the right signals in this episode with bullfighting on the West Bank and a New Orleans rock and roll station that sent the Crescent City's message and music worldwide.
The krewe lightens and frightens up the Halloween season with a trio of spooky stories from New Orleans. Listen to find out about the Devilman, Julie the ghost and the notorious Grunch of New Orleans East.
Cliff, Lynn and Naq are back for season 2 and mixing it up this time in the Marigny. Each share a story of the Historic New Orleans neighborhood and the history and tales that make it one of the most unique places in the world. Discover the man who is credited with creating the Marigny, the brutal connection between Frenchmen Street and Lafreniere Park and the mystery ghost who locals say can still been seen and heard walking down the cobble paved sidewalks.
The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.