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Welcome to a brand new season of Unscripted, y’all! It is sure to be full of inspiration from all corners of not only our city, but the whole dedgum country. 
Today, we welcome New Orleans City Council Member at Large, Helena Moreno. Listen as she shares with us that leap from the anchor’s chair to the incredibly important chair that she leads now. A true inspiration and NOLA treasure. 
Also- we welcome back Ochsner Hospital for Children so we can dive even deeper into the health of our children and the passionate team that leads the industry every single day! 
Today we welcome the head Doctor, Christina  Cannizzaro  and Supervising nurse, Mimi Gary from Ochsner’s Healthy Schools program to discuss back to school health and importance of immunizations. 
Then I meet Kristen Hanson, leader of one of the most successful Surrogacy Agencies in the United States- Simple Surrogacy. Family creation is absolutely fascinating and the science behind it grows more accessible by the day! Learn more at
Www.simplesurrogacy.com
Finally I catch up with one of the catalysts that landed my life here, in New Orleans! 
Kelley Wolf  from The Real World: New Orleans takes time to relive some of the time here in Nola- what married life is like and she spills on her new joy- FLOW- Her book out now on Amazon. 

It’s packed down yall. Get in. And let’s go!   


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Join Erik as he interviews New Orleans' Own Icon, Poppy Tooker as we revisit my very first interview of all time. Her openness and empathy to others is so incredibly obvious from the sound of her voice. Learn about her new books and how they came to be!

"Coffee Talk" in Our brand new segment with Erik's husband, Dr. Douglas Alexander. Before finding his love of medicine, Douglas fell hard for Coffee! And the machines in which it is made. Trust me y'all, this is interesting stuff.

Ochsner Hospital for Children: The importance in know the signs of heart disease in our children with Dr. Victor Lucas, Pediatric Cardiologist - Ochsner Health

Finally, Catch up with RJ from the original season of American Idol!
See what it was like for him to relive that amazing time and hear what he is up to, today!


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Hollywood stereotypes, real estate, HIV positive. Join Erik and his guests as they discuss home remodeling and design, being authentically yourself, and becoming a biological father through surrogacy.

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Malik Mingo, TV Host - Instagram
Brian Rosenberg, Gays With Kids - Blog
Carmine Sabatella, HGTV Host - Instagram

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STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com

Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org 

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New Orleans Ice Cream Company                                 www.neworleansicecream.com

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Representation, compartmentalization, pride. Join Erik and his guests as they discuss the diligence it takes to show up as a gay dad, the dark perspective of alcohol mixed with suicidal thoughts, and the implications of the despicable 'Don't Say Gay' law recently passed in Florida.

SHOW GUESTS:
Senator Gary M. Farmer, Jr., Florida Democrat - The Florida Senate
Corey Martin & Papa Forge, Rainbow Dads - Instagram
Kieran Lovegrove, MLB Athlete & Player Outreach Coordinator  - Instagram

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Advocates for Minor Leaguers

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STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com

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Mental health, children's safety, gift of adoption. Join Erik and his guests as they speak to the importance of approaching children where they are in their identity and emotions, the significance behind the 501c3 that helps fund family adoptions, and how his Disney relates to the Florida bill infringing upon LGBTQ rights. 

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Doug Munster, Blogger - Real Modern Dads
Dr. Clifton Mixon, Senior Pediatric Psychologist - Ochsner Health
Nick Bryan, Travel Advisor - Sandpiper Vacations

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Gays With Kid

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Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast                                                 

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Rouses Markets
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STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com

Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org 

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Manifesting, guardian angels, crystal kits. Join Erik and his guest, the internationally-renowned Psychic Medium, Kim Russo, as they have an emotional conversation surrounding sensing and connecting with others, the significance behind angel numbers, and a live reading with Erik about his family.

*Trigger Warning*: mentions of death, suicide, overdose.

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Gays With Kids

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Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast                                                 

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Rouses Markets
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STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com

Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org 

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New Orleans Ice Cream Company                                 www.neworleansicecream.com

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Racing, race, raising awareness. Join Erik and his guests as they converse on the importance of child development education and awareness, the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, and how one NASCAR driver came out to his small hometown.

SHOW GUESTS:
Earl & Michael Benjamin Robinson, Public Health Practitioner & Mental Health Therapist-  The Bach Group
Dr. Lee Ann Annotti, Autism Assessment Clinic Coordinator - Ochsner Health
Devon Rouse, NASCAR Driver - IG

EPISODE LINKS:
BACH Therapeutic Counseling Services
Autism Speaks
The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW:
Kid's Dream

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Zak George’s Dog Training Revolution

Cafe at the Square 

sandpiper vacations

PINKXAV

Rouses Markets

Top-Ranked Children’s Hospital | Ochsner Health

Gays With Kids

Support the show

Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast                                                 

Ochsner Children’s Hospital
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Rouses Markets
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STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com

Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org 

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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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Children's heart disease, private adoption, facing fear. Join Erik and his guests as they discuss the emotional baggage & much needed change behind the fostering system, the cost of poverty within the American healthcare system, Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law, and all the happenings around Nola for Easter and Earth Day.

SHOW GUESTS:
Lisa Pecquet Harell, Private Adoption Attorney -  Gretna, LA
Nikki Rockwood, NICU RN - Ochsner Health
Dr. Victor Lucas, Pediatric Cardiologist - Ochsner Health
Rob Scheer, Founder - Comfort Cases

EPISODE LINKS:
Cutest Little Pink House on Broadway

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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
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Rouses Markets
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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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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)

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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
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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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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:
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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              ...