Unscripted: the NolaPapa Podcast

By Erik Alexander

Life isn’t just a blog. It’s also Unafraid, Unique, and Unscripted: The NolaPapa Podcast.

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The podcast currently has 181 episodes available.

Unscripted: the NolaPapa Podcast episodes:

March 18, 2022 Unexpected Adoption and Preemie Parents
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Presents to premature families, summer camps, sudden adoption. Join Erik and his guests as they discuss how this local non-profit brings a small bit of comfort to families in the NICU, a raving review of Mardi Gras carnival courtesy and safety, and how one unfortunate situation led this special gay, transgender man found his voice and created a whole firm towards helping others.

SHOW GUESTS:
Mary Olivio, Founder - Delivering Hope NOLA
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN - Ochsner Health
Trystan Reese, Author & Consultant - Collaborate Consulting (Gays With Kids)
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

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1h 12min
February 25, 2022 The Magic of Mardi Gras!
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Florida laws, Real World of New Orleans, Mardi Gras festivities. Join Erik and his guests as they discuss how photography can be used as a healing gift, safety tips for kids at parades this carnival season, and how one comedian turned his act into a sponsored cooking show with his family.

SHOW GUESTS:
David Nola - IG & Photography Page
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN - Ochsner Health
Dr. Nicholas Algu MD, Pediatrician - Ochsner Health
Ben Ptashinsky, Comedian & St(g)ay At Home Dad - IG
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
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1h 33min
February 11, 2022 Valentines, Viral Birth and VIP Teacher
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Red Beans & Rice, community engagement, puppy training. Join Erik and his guests as they have conversations surrounding COVID fundraising for the Louisiana community, how one couple's birth photo made Toronto's Top 10 of the year, and how one teacher turned an unfortunate situation into one of his life passions.

SHOW GUESTS:
Jeanette Weiland, Author - Personal Website
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN - Ochsner Health
BJ Barone & Frankie Nelson, Fathers & Bloggers - IG
Greg Smedley-Warren, Kindergarten Teacher - The Kindergarten Smorgasboard

EPISODE LINKS:
New Orleans Business Alliance
Mardi Gras New Orleans
Gays With Kids
Family Is About Love Blog
Men Having Babies
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
1h 23min
January 28, 2022 Nicu NEC and Carnival Time
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King Cakes, child boosters, American Idol. Join Erik and his guests as they discuss dealing with the fame of coming out, children's relationship with food, and the journey of a mother with a premature baby in the Nicu.

SHOW GUESTS:
Jessica Eisenstat, Founder - The Park Foundation
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN - Ochsner Health
Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, Pediatric Cardiology - Ochsner Health
RJ Helton, Top 5 American Idol Contestant Season 1 - Instagram

EPISODE LINKS:
The Arc of Greater New Orleans
Mardi Gras New Orleans
AID Atlanta
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
1h 36min
January 14, 2022 Baseball, Bonobos and Becoming a Pastor
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Pansexuality, depression, religious fundamentalism, and the beauty of being validated by a religious leader. Join Erik and his guests as they discuss a pastor's presence in gay bars, community outreach, and the fake reality of social media.

SHOW GUESTS:
Father Bill Terry - St. Anna's Episcopal Church
Kieran Lovegrove, MLB Athlete & Player Outreach Coordinator - Instagram

EPISODE LINKS:
Advocates for Minor Leaguers
Anna's Place Nola
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
1h 24min
December 24, 2021 Children, Anxiety & Coming Out
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Children and anxiety, the coming out story of a Christian musician, and the need for inclusivity and representation. Join Erik as he shares this special holiday episode with his guests and signs off the last episode of the year with a warm goodbye - have a warm, safe, and happy holiday season!!

SHOW GUESTS:
Dr. Angelia Spurgin, Ph.D. Pediatric Psychologist - Ochsner Health Center for Children
Trey Pearson, Musician & Founder of Everyday Sunday, - Instagram
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
1h 11min
December 10, 2021 Saint Nicholas, Surrogacy and Saenger Theatre
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The historical figure behind Santa, orchestrating music on Broadway, and the curious case of Jingles the lost Elf. Join Erik as he kicks off the holiday season with his guests and gets the latest holiday happenings around local New Orleans.

SHOW GUESTS:
Todd van Alstyne, Anglican Dominican Friar, School Chaplain - Instagram
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN at Ochsner Health
Stephen Oremus, Tony and Grammy Award Winner, Music Director & Producer for Broadway, TV, and Film - Instagram
Stephen's Bio:
On Broadway and worldwide- as Music Supervisor/Arranger and/or Orchestrator: Disney’s Frozen; Kinky Boots (Tony Award for Best Orchestrations; Grammy Award); The Book of Mormon (Tony & Drama Desk Awards-Best Orchestrations; Grammy Award); 9 to 5; All Shook Up; Avenue Q; Wicked. Off-Broadway: The Wild Party, tick, tick...BOOM!; Film: Vocal arranger/conductor for Frozen & Frozen 2; String arrangements/conductor for Lady Gaga’s “I’ll Never Love Again” (A Star Is Born) and "Til It Happens to You” (The Hunting Ground). Music Director for Rufus Wainwright’s for Rufus Does Judy, TV: Music director of The 87th Academy Awards, The Wiz Live (NBC), Rent Live (FOX), Annie Live (NBC)
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
56min
November 30, 2021 Tis the Season for Adoption
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Adoption process, 'Real World' insiders, and holiday celebrations. Join Erik as he celebrates National Adoption month with his guests, as well as gives the latest scoop on his interaction with 'The Real World: New Orleans' cast.

SHOW GUESTS:
Suzanne Loeb, Clinical Social Worker - [email protected]
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN at Ochsner Health
Joe Motowidlak and Roberto Martinez, Gays With Kids - Instagram
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
1h 20min
November 23, 2021 Real World Shamanism, EXCLUSIVE with Eric Nies
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Harsh realities of the entertainment industry, healing from trauma, energies and emotions. Join Erik in this exclusive interview with Eric Nies, a former reality television personality on MTV's The Real World, who speaks to his own spiritual journey built upon his travels around the world, meditation, and plant medicine.

SHOW GUESTS:
Eric Nies
Facebook Page
Instagram
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
51min
November 12, 2021 Let's Make a Deal with Johnathon Mangum!
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Vaccinating children, Halloween recap, and Disney to 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'. Join Erik as he engages with his guests covering the safety of getting the COVID vaccination booster, upcoming local New Orleans events, and an insider scoop into how 'Let's Make A Deal' adjusted to the pandemic lifestyle.

SHOW GUESTS:
Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, Pediatric Cardiology at Ochsner Health - Instagram
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN at Ochsner Health
Jonathan Mangum, Improver & Host of 'Let's Make a Deal' - Instagram
NOLAPAPA:
Website
Store
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream
Sotheby's International Realty
Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution
Cafe at the Square
sandpiper vacations
PINKXAV
Rouses Markets
Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health
Support the show
Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast
Ochsner Children’s Hospital
Www.ochsner.org
Rouses Markets
Www.ochsner.org
STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri www.ridewithla.com
Audubon Nature Institute www.aduboninstutue.org
Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com
Sandpiper Vacations www.sandpipervacations.com
New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux Email to:[email protected]
New Orleans Tea Co. www.neworleansteacompany.com
Bottom of the Cup Tea Room www.bottomofthecup.com

And thank you to our AFTER DARK! Sponsors
Mockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers ...
...more
55min

FAQs about Unscripted: the NolaPapa Podcast:

How many episodes does Unscripted: the NolaPapa Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 181 episodes available.