Podcast appearances and mentions of david armand

 609. Part 2 of our visit with author David Armond. Armand is the 2022 recipient of the Louisiana Writer Award, presented annually by the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana. He is the twenty-third recipient of the prestigious award presented to recognize outstanding contributions to Louisiana's literary and intellectual life exemplified by a contemporary Louisiana writer's body of work. He is a prolific writer in several genres: memoir, novels, and poetry. His memoirs are titled, My Mother's House, and Mirrors.  He has published four novels, The Pugilist's Wife, Harlow, The Gorge, and The Lord's Acre. He has also published three collections of poems, The Deep Woods, Debt, and The Evangelist. From 2017-2019, he served as Writer-in-Residence at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he is currently assistant professor of creative writing. His latest book, a collection of essays called Mirrors, was published by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press.  Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. January 18, 1803. President Thomas Jefferson requests $2,500 to finance Lewis and Clark's west exploration. A week earlier, congress had approved $9,375,000 to purchase land near the French-held New Orleans - a move that led to the Louisiana Purchase. This week in New Orleans history. The New Orleans Public Library first opened its doors to the public on January 18, 1897.  The system began in 1896 as the Fisk Free and Public Library in a building on Lafayette Square. Abijah Fisk was a merchant who, over fifty years earlier, had left his house—at the corner of Iberville and Bourbon Streets—to the city for use as a library. Subsequent donations had resulted in libraries and collections not completely free and open to the citizenry. An 1896 city ordinance proposed by Mayor John Fitzpatrick combined the Fisk collection with a newer municipal library. It eventually became known as the New Orleans Public Library. This week in Louisiana.  The Krewe of Majestic Parade 11:00 am, January 25, 2025 Peter Atkins Park Parade Route Here Covington, LA      On January 25, 2025, the Krewe of Majestic will roll for the first time in Covington. The group was founded in 2021 as a social club that enjoyed tailgating at parades. From there it grew to become a year-round club, fundraising for school groups and other community organizations. It wasn't long before a member of the Covington City Council suggested they start a parade. The rest is Carnival history.      The theme of their first parade is “Majestic Gras.” Their signature throw will be sunglasses that look like the face of a lion, in keeping with the krewe's logo. Their specialty throw will change each year to coincide with their theme. Year founded: 2021 Membership: Co-ed Number of floats: 10 floats Postcards from Louisiana. Phillip Manuel sings with Michael Pellera Trio play at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

608. Part 1 of our 2nd interview with David Armond, winner of the 2022 Louisiana Writer Award. He has written the memoir titles: My Mother's House & Mirrors.  He has published four novels, The Pugilist's Wife, Harlow, The Gorge, and The Lord's Acre. He has also published three collections of poems, The Deep Woods, Debt, and The Evangelist. From 2017-2019, he served as Writer-in-Residence at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he is currently assistant professor of creative writing. His latest book, a collection of essays called Mirrors, was published by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press. Armand is the 2022 recipient of the Louisiana Writer Award, presented annually by the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana. He is the twenty-third recipient of the prestigious award presented to recognize outstanding contributions to Louisiana's literary and intellectual life exemplified by a contemporary Louisiana writer's body of work." Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. January 11. 2016. John Bel Edwards becomes 56th Governor of Louisiana.  This week in New Orleans history. On January 11, 1803, Monroe & Livingston sailed for Paris to buy New Orleans; they buy Louisiana and more. This week in Louisiana. Krewe of Chewbacchus February 1, 2025.   7:00 pm    The Krewe of Chewbacchus starts at Franklin and St. Claude, lining up on Franklin between St. Claude and the river.    Proceeds down St. Claude (river side) and turns left on Elysian Fields Ave.   It parades down Elysian Fields Ave and then turns right on Decatur St.   The parade will continue on Decatur St. where it ends at Conti St.    The Chewbacchanal will be held at The Fillmore starting at 9 p.m.       The 2,800-member Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a Sci-Fi themed Mardi Gras parade, as well as a self-described satirical space cult. Chewbacchus consists of over 150 distinct subkrewes, each of which pays loving (and sometimes satirical) homage to the full spectrum of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and everything in between. Chewbacchus is a model of creative collaboration and has grown into a self-sustaining tradition. Postcards from Louisiana. The Medicare String Band plays in Natchitoches. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Public Speaking..... That's the third time I have mentioned it, are you sweating yet? Not many things make hardened IT Support Professionals stomachs turn, but the minute you mention public speaking... Ok ok, I'll stop, I'm sorry. By now you can guess what this week's podcast is about. Emily has gone from a career in cybersecurity to a career in helping others in tech convey their knowledge publically. We discuss tips and tricks to remember what you are trying to say, stay calm in front of your peers and/or bosses, and tools you can use to improve. Links to content discussed in the episode: David Armand miming music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Y-Csv4cfQ Simon Sinek's How Great Leaders Inspire Action now viewed more than 46.5 million times: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en The Ted Commandments: https://collectivehub.com/2017/04/the-10-commandments-given-to-ted-talk-speakers/ Enjoy and Subscribe! Continue the conversation by Joining the tabGeeks slack community: no sponsors and no assholery allowed at tabGeeks.com/Slack or on twitter by following me @MrJNowlin and Emily @emily_edgeley Learn more about tabGeeks: The IT Support Conference at www.tabgeeks.com

With Danielle away, Marek Larwood begins his residency with a scathing review of 'Hotel Transylvania' and guest David Armand has brought in the cult documentary 'American Movie'

David Armand gives the perfromance of his life with a little help from Natalie Imbuglia at the 2006 Ball. www.amnesty.org.uk/secretpoliceman

David's been of to see the biggest (and only) robot boxing movie of the year, 'Real Steel'. The guys are also joined by comedian and writer David Armand who has brought in Steve Martin's 'The Jerk'.