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Episode 130 In the finale of Fire in the French Quarter: The Upstairs Lounge, we follow the State Fire Marshal's investigation to its end—and confront the question it could never answer with certainty: did Roger Nunez set the fire that killed 32 people? We examine the evidence investigators believed pointed to Roger, the troubling inconsistencies that kept the case from ever being resolved, and alleged confessions that surfaced both before and decades after his death. We also tell the story of Ferris LeBlanc, whose family spent more than 40 years wondering what had happened to him, only to discover that he had died in the Upstairs Lounge and been buried in an unmarked grave. Finally, we look at the fire and life-safety conditions that turned a fire in a stairwell into a catastrophe—and at the dignity too often denied to the people who died, the survivors, and the community they left behind. Fifty-three years later, there may still be no certainty about who started the Upstairs Lounge fire. But the people who were there can still be remembered. CHECK OUT MY NEW AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.anauthornamedapril.com The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified.  Inner Sanctum Acknowledgments: Eternal gratitude to our Inner Sanctum patrons, Melanie Curtis, Beth Charis-Molling, and Brett Russ for helping us bring light to the stories others would rather leave in the ashes. Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review.  If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet.  SOURCES: Delery-Edwards, Clayton. The Up Stairs Lounge Arson: Thirty-Two Deaths in a New Orleans Gay Bar, June 24, 1973. McFarland & Company, 2014. Fieseler, Robert W. Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2018. Camina, Robert L., writer, director, and producer. Upstairs Inferno. Camina Entertainment / Upstairs Inferno, LLC, 2015. Documentary film. Narrated by Christopher Rice. The National WWII Museum. “Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation.” Conversation with Robert W. Fieseler and Ed Lengel, PhD. September 9, 2020. YouTube video. https://youtu.be/6A13PovoDAQ?si=7GnzAeQBCgEfE1it Soileau, Alida B. “Quasi-Property No More: ‘Human Heritage' as a New Legal Status for the Dead.” South Carolina Law Review, vol. 74, no. 1. https://sclawreview.org/article/quasi-property-no-more-human-heritage-as-a-new-legal-status-for-the-dead/ Perez, Frank. “Ferris LeBlanc and the Up Stairs Lounge Fire 50 Years Later.” French Quarter Journal. https://www.frenchquarterjournal.com/archives/ferris-leblanc-and-the-up-stairs-lounge-fire-50-years-later      

When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who've seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFearREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p927m85FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:35.685 = Show Open00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters00:45:36.764 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion ***00:50:42.066 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings01:00:00.794 = Struck By A Meteor ***01:07:47.832 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster01:16:07.232 = Matilda ***01:19:25.669 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 2022LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIALWeird Darkness host Darren Marlar covers firsthand skinwalker encounters, a massacre legend from a French Quarter mansion, UFO cases that may trace back to hallucinogens, an Alabama woman struck by a meteorite, West Virginia's Flatwoods Monster, and a ghost named Matilda.It opens with the skinwalker of Navajo tradition, a witch or medicine man said to take an animal's shape by wearing its skin, and with accounts of meeting one: a blood-matted creature with a half-bear, half-human face sitting in the road between Window Rock, Arizona, and Gallup, New Mexico, and a figure that paced a high school basketball bus at 85 miles an hour before dropping to all fours as a coyote. Other sightings range from Bandelier National Monument to the Australian bush, and a New Mexico highway patrol officer's two encounters come from George Knapp and Colm Kelleher's book Hunt for the Skinwalker.From there, it goes to the Gardette-LePrete mansion at 716 Dauphine Street in New Orleans, where legend says a passerby in 1836 followed a trickle of blood inside and found a courtyard strewn with hacked-apart bodies and a man who'd been buried alive, said to be the brother of an Ottoman sultan, though no historical record mentions the prince or the murders.Next, Rich Reynolds of the UFO Conjectures blog points to the CIA's MK-Ultra LSD experiments and suggests that some classic UFO encounters were drug-induced. The cases include contactee Orfeo Angelucci swallowing a pill in a Twentynine Palms, California, diner in December 1954, the 1957 abduction of Antonio Villas Boas in Brazil, and the 1973 Pascagoula, Mississippi, abduction of Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker near the World War II biological-warfare site on Horn Island, in an area where local tales tell of later experiments with the hallucinogen BZ.After that, on November 30th, 1954, a nine-pound meteorite crashed through the ceiling of a rented house in Oak Grove, near Sylacauga, Alabama, bounced off the radio, and struck Ann Hodges on the hip as she napped. A lawsuit from her landlady, Birdie Guy, was settled with the Hodges family paying $500 for the rock, which Ann later gave to the Alabama Museum of Natural History; she suffered a nervous breakdown, split from her husband in 1964, and died in a nursing home in 1972.Then comes West Virginia's Flatwoods Monster, the figure with a round red face, a dark green body, and a hood shaped like the ace of spades that Kathleen May and six children saw on a farm hillside in Flatwoods on September 12th, 1952, after three boys watched something streak across the sky. In 2000, Joe Nickell of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry traced it to a meteor, an aircraft beacon, and a barn owl, and Braxton County still celebrates the creature with a museum, monster-shaped chairs, and Flatwoods Days.The episode closes with an anonymous listener's story of Matilda, the ghost in a grandmother's big double house, where a door swung shut in a windowless room, a radio switched on in the night, and police kept answering calls nobody in the house had made. An obituary in an old newspaper in the attic named a woman called Matilda who had died there, and the activity stopped once the grandmother got a dog.

Jacques St. Germain is a legendary vampire originating in the folklore of 20th-century New Orleans. According to local urban legend, he was a wealthy, charismatic socialite who arrived in the French Quarter around 1902. He claimed to be a direct descendant of the Comte de Saint-Germain—the famous 18th-century European alchemist, courtier, and alleged immortal. St. Germain became a prominent figure in high society by throwing extravagant dinner parties at his home. Guests frequently noted that while he provided endless fine food and wine, he himself never ate a single bite, choosing only to sip deep red wine. While there may not be a direct line of proven facts leading to the origin of St. Germain but his story is certainly captivating and one you could definitely sink your teeth into...Click here to join our Patreon. Click here to get your own Inhuman merch. Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group. To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 129 In Part Four of Fire in the French Quarter: The Upstairs Lounge, we follow the State Fire Marshal's investigation as investigators finally locate and question their prime suspect, Roger Nunez. We examine the evidence against Roger, the questionable voice-stress testing used during the investigation, and the alleged confessions that surfaced only after his death. But with no physical evidence tying Roger to the fire—and serious questions surrounding those confessions—did investigators finally have their answer, or were there still more threads to pull? CHECK OUT MY NEW AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.anauthornamedapril.com The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified.  Inner Sanctum Acknowledgments: Eternal gratitude to our Inner Sanctum patrons, Melanie Curtis, Beth Charis-Molling, Laura Pisciotta, and Jason Wolfe for helping us bring light to the stories others would rather leave in the ashes. Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review.  If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet.  SOURCES: Delery-Edwards, Clayton. The Up Stairs Lounge Arson: Thirty-Two Deaths in a New Orleans Gay Bar, June 24, 1973. McFarland & Company, 2014. Fieseler, Robert W. Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2018. Camina, Robert L., writer, director, and producer. Upstairs Inferno. Camina Entertainment / Upstairs Inferno, LLC, 2015. Documentary film. Narrated by Christopher Rice. The National WWII Museum. “Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation.” Conversation with Robert W. Fieseler and Ed Lengel, PhD. September 9, 2020. YouTube video. https://youtu.be/6A13PovoDAQ?si=7GnzAeQBCgEfE1it

Episode 128 In Part 3 of Fire in the French Quarter: The Upstairs Lounge, we turn our attention to the investigation—and to the stark differences between the work of the New Orleans Police Department and the Louisiana Fire Marshal's Office. We dig into the physical evidence recovered after the fire, including the Ronsonol lighter-fluid can, laboratory testing of the stairwell carpet, and a surprisingly fascinating series of flammability tests. Then we follow investigators as their attention turns toward Roger Nunez, a man thrown out of the Upstairs Lounge shortly before the fire who, according to a badly injured survivor, left after making an ominous threat. As the Fire Marshal's Office continues chasing witnesses and leads, investigators uncover a broken jaw, conflicting timelines, contradictory witness statements, and evidence that raises serious questions—but provides few definitive answers. The police file contains many of those same questions. What it seemingly does not contain is much evidence that anyone kept trying to answer them. More than fifty years later, we compare the investigations side by side and ask: Was the investigation into the deaths of 32 people simply difficult—or did investigators stop pulling at the threads before they should have? CHECK OUT MY NEW AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.anauthornamedapril.com The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified.  Inner Sanctum Acknowledgments: Eternal gratitude to our Inner Sanctum patrons, Melanie Curtis, Beth Charis-Molling, Laura Pisciotta, and Jason Wolfe for helping us bring light to the stories others would rather leave in the ashes. Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review.  If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet.  SOURCES: Delery-Edwards, Clayton. The Up Stairs Lounge Arson: Thirty-Two Deaths in a New Orleans Gay Bar, June 24, 1973. McFarland & Company, 2014. Fieseler, Robert W. Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2018. Camina, Robert L., writer, director, and producer. Upstairs Inferno. Camina Entertainment / Upstairs Inferno, LLC, 2015. Documentary film. Narrated by Christopher Rice. The National WWII Museum. “Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation.” Conversation with Robert W. Fieseler and Ed Lengel, PhD. September 9, 2020. YouTube video. https://youtu.be/6A13PovoDAQ?si=7GnzAeQBCgEfE1it

Pour ce septième épisode de la saison 4 du French Quarter Podcast, épisode EXCEPTIONNEL puisque Justin Reid, safety des New Orleans Saints nous a accordé une interview avant la reprise de la saison . Une grande première pour le French Quarter Podcast !

New Orleans' infamous LaLaurie Mansion was built on suffering—and nearly two centuries later, its walls may still be holding the screams. Anne and Renata enter the French Quarter to investigate Madame Delphine LaLaurie, the wealthy socialite accused of unimaginable cruelty toward the enslaved people imprisoned inside her Royal Street home. They separate documented history from gruesome legend and uncover the hauntings that transformed this elegant mansion into one of America's most feared addresses. Horror in the LaLaurie Mansion - A True Hauntings Podcast ****Content warning: This episode contains disturbing historical accounts of slavery, torture and abuse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NOLA Cannabis Co. is opening a new Bourbon Street cannabis facility. What will a three-story dispensary mean for New Orleans and for the French Quarter? Could LSU really be kicked out of the SEC? It sounds almost impossible, but SEC leaders are now expected to discuss whether the conference could take that extraordinary step as the fight over Lane Kiffin, LSU, and player eligibility keeps getting uglier. Officials added one second back to the clock, allowing Michigan to pull off a 13-12 win over Western Michigan on a game-winning Hail Mary.

On today's show, NOLA Cannabis Co. is opening a new Bourbon Street cannabis facility. What will a three-story dispensary mean for New Orleans and for the French Quarter? Could LSU really be kicked out of the SEC? It sounds almost impossible, but SEC leaders are now expected to discuss whether the conference could take that extraordinary step as the fight over Lane Kiffin, LSU, and player eligibility keeps getting uglier. Officials added one second back to the clock, allowing Michigan to pull off a 13-12 win over Western Michigan on a game-winning Hail Mary. President Trump has arranged for an unusual Republican convention in Dallas to try to stop a blue wave this November; as you might expect, he's making it all about himself. As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, President Trump is again telling his version of being near the Twin Towers and being rushed to safety by firefighters. Fact-checkers and past reporting have raised serious questions about that account. Is that stolen valor, or just a tall tale?

Episode 127 In Part Two of Fire in the French Quarter: The Upstairs Lounge, we look at what happened after the flames were extinguished. Survivors faced the threat of being outed, victims and their families were met with cruelty and rejection, and investigators began trying to determine whether the fire had been deliberately set. As police chased conflicting leads, strange confessions, and a can of lighter fluid found near the bottom of the stairs, a clerk at a nearby Walgreens gave them their first potentially significant lead. CHECK OUT MY NEW AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.anauthornamedapril.com The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified.  Inner Sanctum Acknowledgments: Eternal gratitude to our Inner Sanctum patrons, Melanie Curtis, Beth Charis-Molling, Laura Pisciotta, and Jason Wolfe for helping us bring light to the stories others would rather leave in the ashes. Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review.  If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet.  SOURCES: Delery-Edwards, Clayton. The Up Stairs Lounge Arson: Thirty-Two Deaths in a New Orleans Gay Bar, June 24, 1973. McFarland & Company, 2014. Fieseler, Robert W. Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2018. Camina, Robert L., writer, director, and producer. Upstairs Inferno. Camina Entertainment / Upstairs Inferno, LLC, 2015. Documentary film. Narrated by Christopher Rice. The National WWII Museum. “Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation.” Conversation with Robert W. Fieseler and Ed Lengel, PhD. September 9, 2020. YouTube video. https://youtu.be/6A13PovoDAQ?si=7GnzAeQBCgEfE1it

We just got back from Walt Disney World, and this one's a reckoning. After years of magic, our 2026 trip left us with a lot to unpack — so we're pulling no punches. Join us for episode 502 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! In this episode we dig into everything that's slipping at the parks and resorts: a worrying lack of care around guest injuries, park operations that keep falling short, and Cast Members who turn condescending the moment you raise a complaint. We get into the sharp end of food quality, restaurant bills that keep climbing, and the small indignities that add up — from surprise pool closures at French Quarter to the great ice water saga (yes, that guy). We also cover the encroachment of AI, chronic understaffing on tills (Food & Wine was rough, but even the luxury resorts weren't spared), the state of the animals at the Lodge, our take on Bluey, MNSSHP, and whether Jock Lindsey's still earns its spot. Is Disney coasting on nostalgia while the experience quietly erodes? We think there's a case to answer. Grab a drink and join us.

694. Shreveport in the 1980s and 1990s. In the heart of the Deep South, silence was deadly — until a small group of ordinary people decided to fight back. Join us for a conversation with David Hylan, the award-winning filmmaker and author who just released the book, Small Town Rage: Fighting Back in the Deep South. His 2016 documentary of the same name first brought national attention to ACT UP Shreveport, one of the smallest yet fiercest AIDS activist chapters in America. Now, with his powerful new book, Hylan expands that story, drawing on decades of interviews, archival research, and personal accounts to reveal the courage, grief, humor, and resilience of the activists who confronted hospitals that turned patients away, churches that preached judgment, and politicians who refused to listen. Far from the media spotlight of New York and San Francisco, these men and women forced northwest Louisiana to face the AIDS crisis head-on—and helped change the national conversation about compassion, healthcare, and equality in the process. This is the story of rage, resistance, and the power of ordinary people who refused to disappear. 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 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. The Picayune Creole Cook Book is the definitive cook book for New Orleans Creole cooking. We have the 1910 edition on our website -- all 400 pages, 2006 recipes, 300,000 words, it's a monument to Creole cooking of 110 years ago. We'll start with a Good Cup of Creole Coffee. Is there anything in the whole range of food substances to be compared with it? And is there any city in the world where coffee is so delightfully concocted as in New Orleans? Travelers the world over unite in praise of Creole Coffee, or 'Caf' ' la Cr'ole,' as they are fond of putting it. The Creole cuisinieres succeeded far beyond even the famous chefs of France in discovering the secret of good coffee-making, and they have never yielded the palm of victory. There is no place in the world in which the use of coffee is more general than in the old Creole city of New Orleans, where, from the famous French Market, with its world-renowned coffee stands, to the olden homes on the Bayou St. John, from Lake Pontchartrain to the verge of Southport, the cup of 'Caf' Noir,' or 'Caf' au Lait,' at morning, at noon and at night, has become a necessary and delightful part of the life of the people, and the wonder and the joy of visitors. This week in Louisiana history. September 4, 1766. A huge hurricane struck Galveston and sinking ships as far east as Calcasieu Pass. This week in New Orleans history. September 4, 1888: The first Labor Day parade was held in New Orleans, with thousands of workers marching through the French Quarter for better working conditions. This week in Louisiana. Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies September 14, 2026 Claiborne Parish Fair Complex, 1563 Fairgrounds Dr. Haynesville, LA Website: haynesvillela.org The Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies is a long‑running North Louisiana festival dedicated to monarch butterfly conservation, education, and small‑town community spirit. Now in its 26th year, the festival fills the Claiborne Parish Fair Complex with family activities, vendors, and hands‑on learning experiences. Run for the Butterflies: The Nan McMullen 5K kicks off the morning at 8:00 a.m. Butterfly Parade: A community parade at 10:00 a.m. featuring local groups, decorated floats, and children in butterfly wings. Educational Exhibits: Seminars on monarch conservation, pollinator gardening, and habitat protection. Butterfly Conservatory: A walk‑through enclosure where visitors can see live butterflies up close. Vendors & Activities: Craft booths, food vendors, children's activities, art contests, and plant sales throughout the day. Postcards from Louisiana. The Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers at the French Quarter Fest. 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. 

Episode 126 On June 24, 1973, a fire tore through the Up Stairs Lounge, a second-floor bar in New Orleans's French Quarter that had become a place of community and acceptance for the city's gay population. Thirty-two people died in what remains the deadliest fire in New Orleans history. In Part One of Fire in the French Quarter — The Up Stairs Lounge, we go back to New Orleans in 1973 to explore the people and the place before following the events of that Sunday evening as a fire in the lounge's narrow entrance stairway turns a popular gathering place into a death trap. But once the flames were extinguished, the hardest—and darkest—parts of this story were only beginning. CHECK OUT MY NEW AUTHOR WEBSITE: www.anauthornamedapril.com The Crime to Burn Patreon - The Cult of Steve - is LIVE NOW! Go join and get all the unhinged you can handle. Click here to be sanctified.  Inner Sanctum Acknowledgments: Eternal gratitude to our Inner Sanctum patrons, Melanie Curtis, Beth Charis-Molling, Laura Pisciotta, and Jason Wolfe for helping us bring light to the stories others would rather leave in the ashes. Listener discretion is advised. Background music by Not Notoriously Coordinated  Get your Crime to Burn Merch! https://crimetoburn.myspreadshop.com Please follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube for the latest news on this case. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com We welcome any constructive feedback and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating and review.  If you need a way to keep your canine contained, you can also support the show by purchasing a Pawious wireless dog fence using our affiliate link and use the code "crimetoburn" at checkout to receive 10% off. Pawious, because our dog Winston needed a radius, not a rap sheet.  SOURCES: Delery-Edwards, Clayton. The Up Stairs Lounge Arson: Thirty-Two Deaths in a New Orleans Gay Bar, June 24, 1973. McFarland & Company, 2014. Fieseler, Robert W. Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation. Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2018. Camina, Robert L., writer, director, and producer. Upstairs Inferno. Camina Entertainment / Upstairs Inferno, LLC, 2015. Documentary film. Narrated by Christopher Rice. The National WWII Museum. “Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation.” Conversation with Robert W. Fieseler and Ed Lengel, PhD. September 9, 2020. YouTube video. https://youtu.be/6A13PovoDAQ?si=7GnzAeQBCgEfE1it

New Orleans, kurz nach Hurricane Katrina: Inmitten von Stromausfällen und einer Stadt im Ausnahmezustand finden zwei Menschen zueinander. Doch als der Strom zurückkehrt, kehrt auch die Realität zurück, und mit ihr eine Spirale aus Eifersucht, Sucht und Kontrollverlust, die niemand mehr aufhalten kann. Wochen später öffnet die Polizei die Tür zu einer Wohnung im French Quarter. Und was sie dort vorfindet, sollte sich als eine der grausamsten Entdeckungen in der Geschichte der Stadt erweisen. ! TRIGGER-WARNUNG !Posttraumatische Belastungsstörung/Kriegstrauma, Homophobie, Suchtverhalten, Drogenmissbrauch, häusliche Gewalt, Suizid, posthume sexuelle Handlungen, Explizite Beschreibung von Leichenteilen, MordWIR GEHEN LIVE!! CONTRA CREATE präsentiert: Überdosis Crime LIVE 2026

Today we're chatting with Megan Olson — co-owner and shopkeep of Vice & Graft, a curated vintage shop in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter specializing in pieces from the Victorian era through the 1970s, with a deep focus on local New Orleans history. Megan's path into vintage was anything but conventional — she spent 15 years as a nurse before COVID prompted her to walk away from a corporate healthcare career and follow her lifelong love of antiques and vintage instead. It all started when she and her husband had the opportunity to buy 5,000 rare band t-shirts, launching them into their first vintage business – Swamp Rags, an 80s-90s-Y2K spot with a focus on tees. Not long after, Megan opened Vice & Graft, now in its fifth year as a brick-and-mortar on Royal Street, where she's built a reputation for sourcing directly from generational New Orleans families — uncovering everything from Victorian day coats to a Mardi Gras queen's entire 1930s wardrobe. Megan is also the owner of Second Line Estate Sales, and together with her husband, she hosts the Louisiana Vintage Festival, which grew into a two-day event this year at the House of Blues French Quarter, featuring over 50 Louisiana vintage dealers. We're getting into it all — her rarest finds and holy grails, the pieces she can't bring herself to sell, and why she believes New Orleans might just be the most singular city in the country for vintage. Let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [05:39] The 1997 MTV Music Awards were Mergan's personal style wake-up call.  [06:57] Megan's first big vintage buy of 20 Victorian petticoats. [10:53] Pivoting from 15 years in healthcare into antiques and vintage instead. [17:00] Dividing sourcing and aesthetic between Swamp Rags and Vice & Graft.  [21:11] Vice and Graft's vintage has a deep focus on local New Orleans history. [26:03] How the French Quarter vintage scene has grown since Vice & Graft opened.  [30:27] Opening a new estate sale business called Second Line Estate Sale. [36:36] Launching the Louisiana Vintage Festival. [40:42] Megan's holy grail vintage finds [49:29] Shoutouts to the vintage community she loves.  EPISODE MENTIONS:  Vice and Graft @viceandgraft Swamp Rags Second Line Estate Sales Louisiana Vintage Festival  Junior Varsity Vintage Frenchy's House of Vintage Trash Panic  Cora Violet Walters Newburgh Vintage Emporium   LET'S CONNECT: 

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[This episode originally aired October 29, 2024.] The Brandy Crusta isn't only an essential New Orleans cocktail, it's a key part of cocktail history, too. New Orleans bartender Chris Hannah first refined his approach to the Crusta while working at Arnaud's French 75, and today the cocktail is a central part of the story at Jewel of the South, the French Quarter bar and restaurant where he's a partner. For this episode, Chris Hannah shares the significance of the Brandy Crusta, and talks us through the Jewel of the South approach to the cocktail today. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe. 

Episode 26 features Alta and Chad Dillard in Part Two of a two-part show. During their interview, Alta and Chad recall a bizarre night they experienced in the French Quarter of New Orleans when both they and a friend were abducted. After they awakened in their own homes, no one had the same story to tell. BUY ORBDUCTED by Alta and Chad Dillard: https://www.etsy.com/listing/539922009/orbducted-in-the-french-quarter Orbducted Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ORBDUCTED Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: theconfessionalspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcast Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Tony's Instagram: tony_merkel Tony's Facebook: www.facebook.com/tbmerkel Outro: Kill_mR_DJ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_7cpF51jiY&index=64&list=WL? Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZThe Counter Series Available NOW:The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HEREThe Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERETony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.comIf you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click HereThe Sasqualogist: Stream HereBigfoot: The Journey To Belief: Stream HereMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comSPONSORSGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tonyQUINCE: quince.com/tonyIVERMECTIN: twc.health/tonyVENICE AI: https://venice.ai/theconfessionalsRUMBLE WALLET: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/ConfessionalsCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.comEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.comMAILING ADDRESS:Merkel Media257 N. Calderwood St., #301Alcoa, TN 37701SOCIAL MEDIASubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaIReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7hShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcastTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcasTwitter: @TConfessionalsTony's Twitter: @tony_merkelProduced by: @jyorkofficial

This week I invited long-time incarcerated student (recently released--finally!) Jake Carlock to the show to talk about prison education, drugs in prison, recovery, the potential resexualization of prison populations, the importance of peer recovery coaches, transitional services to aid incarcerated people in reentering society, community in and out of addiction, the "warm blanket" of heroin, art and theater in prison, and lots more. This November, Jake and I will be presenting our paper, "Crafting Convict Criminologists: An Invitation to Join us in Prison," which was recently published in The Prison Journal, at the National Association of Communication annual convention in New Orleans, so if you plan to be in the French Quarter during the third week of November, holla! Buy us a drink

Welcome to a special edition of Sew & So, brought to you by BERNINA — Made to Create. While attending BERNINA University in New Orleans, the Sew & So team had the privilege of sitting down with Carl Mack—artist, musician, storyteller, preservationist, and founder of the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. As Carl welcomed us into his world, every answer sparked another fascinating story about the history, artistry, music, and traditions that have shaped Mardi Gras for generations. From designing elaborate costumes to explaining the meaning behind Carnival customs, Carl's passion is contagious. More than a collector, he is a guardian of New Orleans culture, preserving not only spectacular costumes but the stories and people behind them. Join us for this special Sew & So takeover as Carl Mack takes us on a colorful journey through one of the world's most celebrated cultural traditions.   (2:04) Meet Carl Mack (2:50) How did the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture come to be? (4:27) Carl takes us through the process of creating a Mardi Gras costume (7:23) What is the history of the Mardi Gras colors purple, green and gold? (8:42) Meet Alexis Romanoff and learn his influence on Mardi Gras (10:26) Learn of Carl's own special contribution to Mardi Gras (11:16) What's a Second Line parade? (15:38) How long does it take to create a Mardi Gras costume? (20:19) Carl provides definitions of common Mardi Gras terms. (26:46) What's the difference between Carnival and Mardi Gras? (30:47) What does Carl want visitors to his museum to know before they arrive…and take away when they leave? (32:41) Let's talk a walk through the museum with Carl as our guide! He gives us an upfront and personal tour of his amazing collection and the history behind the costumes. (37:35) Carl is the Captain of a Carnival Origination…the Krewe of Stars. Learn more about them… (41:47) What costumes does Carl have that belong to Mardi Gras stars and royalty? (44:17) What's a Medici Collar? (44:41) What about the Mardi Gras Indian costumes? (45:36) Let's sing along with Carl!!! (46:19) Learn a little New Orleans Rock and Roll and Jazz history. (47:52) Carl shares his own personal story of arriving and thriving in New Orleans. (49:45) How can you contact Carl? www.themardigrasmuseum.com and on Instagram (50:30) What question didn't we ask him? This is pretty special! Key Takeaways The fascinating history behind Mardi Gras and the broader Carnival season.  How elaborate Mardi Gras costumes are designed and handcrafted.  The symbolism of Mardi Gras colors: purple, green, and gold.  The difference between Carnival and Mardi Gras.  The traditions of Second Line parades and Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs.  The artistry and cultural significance of Mardi Gras Indian suits.  Carl Mack's personal journey from musician to museum founder.  Why preserving stories is just as important as preserving costumes.  The role of Carnival Krewes and Mardi Gras royalty in New Orleans culture.  How the Mardi Gras Museum brings New Orleans history to life through interactive exhibits and storytelling.  Additional Background The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture, founded by Carl Mack, is located in New Orleans' historic French Quarter. The museum features one of the city's largest private collections of Mardi Gras costumes, including royal regalia, Mardi Gras Indian suits, Social Aid & Pleasure Club attire, Cajun Mardi Gras costumes, and interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience Carnival traditions firsthand. Carl, originally a percussionist and street performer known as "The Xylophone Man," has spent more than four decades immersed in New Orleans culture and is also co-captain of the Krewe of Stars Carnival organization. His mission is to preserve not only the spectacular costumes but also the stories, traditions, and communities that make Mardi Gras unique.  Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Madame Delphine LaLaurie was one of the most admired socialites in New Orleans, and the Royal Street mansion she left behind is still called the most haunted address in the French Quarter.==========HOUR ONE: 
Winnie had two trunks when she arrived at the train station – trunks that contained the severed body parts of her two best friends. She had murdered them, it seems, all in the name of love. (Winnie Ruth Judd: Trunk Murderess) *** Was British government weapons inspector Dr David Kelly murdered? (Many Dark Actors: Dr. David Kelly) *** Madame Delphine LaLaurie, made popular by Kathy Bates in American Horror Story: Coven, was a first class monster. A figure of high society, she was well known for her mistreatment of slaves. But no one knew just how sick she truly was. (The Monster of Royal Street)==========HOUR TWO: Reddit users share some of the strangest, creepiest, most terrifying phone calls they've ever received – many that left the recipient with no explanation as to what just happened. (Creepy Phone Calls) *** Elizabeth Bathory was beautiful – and wanted to stay that way. So determined was her desire for a youthful appearance that she would bathe in the blood of young girls, thinking of it as a macabre fountain of youth. But how much truth is there to this story? And are there ghosts today, haunting their residences thanks to the Blood Countess? 
(Ghosts of the Blood Countess)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: A former schoolhouse has accrued a sinister reputation as one of the most haunted, weirdest places in Japan. (Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan) *** The gold rush brought many to North Carolina – men looking to get rich, and rich men looking to get richer. But the greed also brought cruelty to some mine owners… and that cruelty sometimes brought death… and hauntings. (The Skinflint Mine Entity) *** Was a certain female reporter murdered because she knew too much about the death of John F. Kennedy? (The Dorothy Killgallen Murder) *** Something bizarre and terrifying is living below the streets of London – and there are many theories as to what it might be. (Strange Things Below London)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Monster of Royal Street: Delphine LaLaurie”: https://tinyurl.com/ssf9lm3“Many Dark Actors: Dr. David Kelly”: https://tinyurl.com/uf4jv5m“Winnie Ruth Judd: Trunk Murderess” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/kpFb30nhABS“Creepy Phone Calls” by Aaron Edwards for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/spnqq2s“Ghosts of the Blood Countess” by Amy's Crypt for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/r4lh7rn“Strange Things Below London” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ulutgp7“The Murder of Dorothy Kilgallen” by Jessika M. Thomas for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/tjzpaz7“The Skinflint Mine Entity” from North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/w6ofq7g“Haunted Schoolhouse In Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/w4n98c6==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

Mike, Pam, and Rikki are here today answering your awesome Listener Questions! Today we talk about the difference in activity-level in Disney's Castaway Cay and Disney's Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point experiences for a first-time Disney Cruiser! We also give thoughts on Early Entry for a family headed to Walt Disney World soon. Another listener might have a "hack" for Early check-in at Walt Disney World, but will it work? This and much more on today's show! Come join the BOGP Clubhouse on our Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse!  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Episode 25 features Alta and Chad Dillard in Part One of a two-part show. During their interview, Alta and Chad recall a bizarre night they experienced in the French Quarter of New Orleans when both they and a friend were abducted. After they awakened in their own homes, no one had the same story to tell. BUY ORBDUCTED by Alta and ChadPlease pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZThe Counter Series Available NOW:The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HEREThe Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERETony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.comIf you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click HereThe Sasqualogist: Stream HereBigfoot: The Journey To Belief: Stream HereMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comSPONSORSGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tonyQUINCE: quince.com/tonyIVERMECTIN: twc.health/tonyVENICE AI: https://venice.ai/theconfessionalsRUMBLE WALLET: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/ConfessionalsCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.comEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.comMAILING ADDRESS:Merkel Media257 N. Calderwood St., #301Alcoa, TN 37701SOCIAL MEDIASubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaIReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7hShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcastTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcasTwitter: @TConfessionalsTony's Twitter: @tony_merkelProduced by: @jyorkofficial

688. Joining us today are Johnette Downing and Scott Billington. Combining Johnette's celebrated career as a children's author and musician with Scott's background producing over 100 roots, blues, and Louisiana heritage albums, this powerhouse couple celebrates regional music through their children's duo program, Swamp Romp, and their broader archival and biographical projects. 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 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. "Life on the Mississippi." Mark Twain. The Mississippi is well worth reading about. It is not a commonplace river, but on the contrary is in all ways remarkable. Considering the Missouri its main branch, it is the longest river in the world—four thousand three hundred miles. It seems safe to say that it is also the crookedest river in the world, since in one part of its journey it uses up one thousand three hundred miles to cover the same ground that the crow would fly over in six hundred and seventy-five. It discharges three times as much water as the St. Lawrence, twenty-five times as much as the Rhine, and three hundred and thirty-eight times as much as the Thames. No other river has so vast a drainage-basin: it draws its water supply from twenty-eight States and Territories; from Delaware, on the Atlantic seaboard, and from all the country between that and Idaho on the Pacific slope—a spread of forty-five degrees of longitude. The Mississippi receives and carries to the Gulf water from fifty-four subordinate rivers that are navigable by steamboats, and from some hundreds that are navigable by flats and keels. The area of its drainage-basin is as great as the combined areas of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Turkey; and almost all this wide region is fertile; the Mississippi valley, proper, is exceptionally so. This week in Louisiana history. July 24, 1769. Alejandro "Bloody" O'Reilly reclaimed New Orleans for Spain. This week in New Orleans history. July 24, 1947: The first streetcar on the St. Charles line was fitted with air conditioning, a welcome relief during the peak of the New Orleans summer. This week in Louisiana. COOLinary New Orleans ' Month‑Long Restaurant Specials August 1'31 Citywide New Orleans, LA Website: neworleans.com/coolinary New Orleans restaurants launch their annual COOLinary promotion on August 1, offering a full month of discounted prix‑fixe menus designed to bring locals out during the summer slowdown. More than a hundred restaurants across the city participate, from fine‑dining institutions to neighborhood favorites: Two‑course lunches: $28 or less. Three‑course dinners and brunches: $58 or less. Citywide participation: Restaurants in the French Quarter, Uptown, Mid‑City, the Marigny, and beyond. COOLinary has become one of New Orleans' most beloved summer traditions, giving locals a chance to try new spots ' or revisit classics ' at special seasonal prices. Postcards from Louisiana. Molly Ringwalds play at the Italian Heritage Festival. 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. 

New Orleans is just cool, man. The only thing cooler might be Sylvester Stallone. Put that man in the bayou or the French Quarter and you've got our attention! 2012's Bullet to the Head feels like it should have been a hit, but somehow it fell through the cracks! Now we get to cover it on B-ACTION! Walter Hill brings his signature style to this one with tons of brutality and conflict. Jason Momoa makes an early career appearance as a reckless mercenary and doesn't get the screen time he deserves. Speaking of which, a wild Christian Slater was sighted! With a banging soundtrack to pull it all together, we can “laissez les bons temps rouler”! Don't just watch Action, B-Action!!!

This is part one of this interview. Part 2 and 3 should air next month. Chad and Alta Dillard have had some very interesting experiences, and we get into the initial bunch of them here. Personally, I really like their approach to it all, and find the story compelling. I will include their bio below this.Chad & Alta met and married in the early nineties in the city of Little Rock Arkansas. The marriage was one of destiny and as Alta would say, arranged. What they did not know is that from that moment on the couple would partake in a journey into the world of unknown and High Strangeness.From aliens to ghosts, to a shape shifter, from meeting people who have been seen, and some unseen, this is a story for the open minded. In 1995 Chad & Alta experienced their first UFO, a massive sight in Hammond, Louisiana. This experience opened their eyes and led them to the well-known French Quarter in New Orleans where the high strangeness continued.As they tried to take day by day to understand their place and purpose of these unusual events, they met a young lady, a co-worker named Jacqueline. Little did Jacqueline know this would be the most unusual bond of her life. In 1997, a night that would live with them to their last breath, Chad, Alta and Jacqueline were taken from a street corner in the French Quarter. Alta calls this “the night of missing time” where the three have shared their own individual experiences. Everything from Chad's blue being encounter, Alta's blond female interaction, and an implant found in her arm and four digit prints. Their story will take your breath away.The High Strangeness continued when, in 1999, Chad and Alta moved to New Mexico where Chad went face to face with a black eyed adult and other anomalous happenings. The couple moved to Denver, Colorado for their jobs, and found themselves in the middle of the infamous Columbine High School massacrewhich occurred on April 20, 1999.In 2001 the couple found their way to Alabama where Chad works with his dad in the locomotive business. Their stay continues to bring High Strangeness into their lives. The strange encounters continued, or should we say followed them, as they discovered a sasquatch creature, ghosts, red orbs, lizard monkeys and so much more.Chad and Alta encountered their second UFO while driving across Mississippi in 2012 and discovered that one of their family members has had a similar experience. The story gets more and more strange. How does this all play together? Well, they can't be sure, but what they do know is that it has happened . Sit back and listen and Chad and Alta will tell you.2026 Update: Sadly Alta passed away in Oct of 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Orleans has long been a city where imagination comes to life. From the vibrant colors of the French Quarter and the rhythms of live jazz to the artistry behind Mardi Gras costumes, historic architecture, and unforgettable cuisine, creativity is woven into every corner of the city. It's the perfect backdrop for BERNINA University 2026, where this year's theme, "Imagine More," challenged dealers, educators, and makers from across North America to dream bigger, learn more, and inspire one another. In this special edition of Sew & So, we're taking you inside BU 2026 for exclusive conversations with BERNINA leadership, the Ueltschi family, vendors, dealers, educators, and special guests. You'll hear about exciting new products, innovative partnerships, inspiring stories, and even venture beyond the convention center to discover some of New Orleans' unique sewing destinations. Whether you attended BU or are experiencing it for the first time, this episode brings you front and center for one unforgettable week of creativity and community. Laissez les bons temps rouler! (2:18)Ryan O'Hare director or rooms at the Hyatt New Orleans welcomed the crowed and presented the city's BERNINA Day Proclamation. (4:14) Paul Ashworth – BERNINA Of American CEO & President welcomes a very special family to the opening ceremony stage. (4:36) Let's meet HP Ueltschi, Philipe Ueltschi and Felix Ueltschi – the family's 4th, 5th and 6th generations! Hear why New Orleans is a special city for Mr. HP Ultchie. (5:45) And here's Christy Berchem VP of Training and Education at BERNINA of America. (6:48) Meet Shelancia Danial  of The Creativity Shell (9:26) Meet dealers Cindy, Deniese, Jenny, Colleen and Rachael who tell us what they're looking forward to at BU. (11:10) Meet a few of the vendors too! (11:58) Walk with us through the Merchant Mall. (12:09) Joe Vechiarelli from Dancing with the Stars and Project Runway visits with us. (15:24) Meet Michael from The Goat Notions Company  (16:15) Melanie from Brewer and David from Benartex talk about the fabrics they are offering at BU this year. (19:22)there is a new partnership between BERNINA and Liberty Fabric. We talk to Odette and Maithe from Liberty who tell us about this wonderful new collaboration. (22:35)Martha Porter has been creating with Liberty Fabrics for years. She explains how she uses the fabric and provides a few tips as well. (25:31)Carrie, Jordan and Ashley from OESD share their exciting new offerings (27:17) Here's Amanda Murphy to tell us what's new with her (28:55)Travel with us now to the outskirts of the French Quarter to visit three special places focused on sewing. Each of these conversations will be featured in full in upcoming Sew & So episodes. Here's Brett from Dressed New Orleans and Allison from RicRack New Orleans. (32:19) Meet Carl Mack and as we visit his Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. (35:34) Back at BU we got to visit with the Ultchie family – especially 3-year-old Felix. First…HP Ueltschi. (37:36) Now 5th generation Philip Ueltschi (38:46)Finally, 6th generation – 3-year-old Felix! (39:02) Carolyn and Fabian from BERNINA International walk us through the new offerings from the serger/overlocker line. (42:30) Danielle VP of Marketing for BERNINA International visits with us in her third BU. (44:53)Hey Christy Burcham, what's new in Training and Education at BERNINA of North America? (46:57)Let's check in with previous Sew & So Guests Pam Mahshie, Sarah Caldwell and Tania Norris (52:10) Kai Hildebrand – CEO of BERNINA International…how was BU?! (52:48) Michaelynn Rose – VP of Marketing for BERNINA of North America – shares her thoughts of BU 2026  (53.33)Meet Amera from Going Batty Reno, NV– the winner of this year's BU Fashion show! (54:34) Jeanne Delpit – 30-year BERNINA veteran and Manager of National Events shares her big news! Then share in the heartfelt sendoff from Mr. Ueltschi at the closing banquet (1:00:00)Introducing the new Manager of National Events for BERNINA…Candy Pennacchi (1:02:35) Christy Burcham sums up the whole event experience So another BERNINA University is in the books. Our thanks to everyone who gave us their time, shared their stories, and helped us bring a piece of BU 2026 to you. And to all of you Sew & So'ers listening there is so much to look forward to from BERNINA and from this remarkable community of sewists, quilters, makers, and dreamers. Until next time — keep imagining more. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

If you live in New Orleans, you’ve probably had this happen: A friend gets in touch and says they’re coming to town for something to do with their work. Usually a convention. They’ll be in touch when they get here and know their schedule. The next communication you get is an apology. They’re on the way home. They went to Bourbon Street their first night here, and everything else is kind of a blur. That doesn’t do a lot for your friendship. And their bleary-eyed, dragging, hung-over 3 days at the conference didn’t do a lot for their professional standing either. Vacation What if your friend could have done this a whole other way? What if making the most of New Orleans was integrated into a visit, so it becomes a part of the professional, work-related reason a business- person comes here? That’s, broadly, the concept behind Lelia Gowland’s business, Strategic Vacations. Strategic Vacations is a business consultancy for purpose-driven women and non-binary leaders in business, with a very New Orleans perspective. It’s a New Orleans vacation that balances the benefit of getting away from it all with strategic planning and personal consultancy - so attendees get their professional and personal priorities right. Tattoo Removal Now, back to your friend who hadn’t heard about Strategic Vacations – the one who’s stumbling around the French Quarter. Maybe at some point in the evening, after a second Hurricane and a Big Ass Beer, your friend might have the brilliant idea of getting a tattoo. Some tattoos are awesome. They have cultural significance, or they mean something special to the person wearing them. But time has a way of changing your opinions and circumstances. And if either of those change and your tattoo doesn’t, what seemed like a good idea at the time is now a permanent reminder of a regrettable decision. Well, the good news about that is, even if you can’t erase the memory, you can now erase the tattoo. As easily as you wandered into the tattoo shop, you can now wander into the tattoo removal shop. It’s called Removery. It’s on Magazine Street. It’s also in 162 other locations across the US, Canada, and Australia, and it’s expanding to Europe. Removery is the biggest dedicated tattoo removal company in the world. Its Co-Founder and Vice President of Clinical Advancement is Carmen Brodie. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wondering what it's really like to stay at a Disney World Moderate Resort? In this episode, I'm sharing the honest truth about Disney's mid-priced hotels, including the good, the bad, and the things guidebooks don't always tell you. We'll cover the real pros and cons of Disney Moderate Resorts, including rooms, transportation, dining, pools, theming, and overall value. If you're trying to decide between Port Orleans Riverside, French Quarter, Caribbean Beach, Coronado Springs, or Fort Wilderness, this episode will help you compare Disney Moderate Resorts, determine whether they're worth the extra cost, and choose the best Disney World resort for your next vacation.Start listening to my resort series here!  Episode 143Want to try fetch rewards and get free gift cards by scanning receipts? Use my code 8G48W to get 2000 points at sign up. FETCH REWARDSWant the latest travel deals and all my tips for Disney, Universal and Cruising?Join my email newsletterI hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at danielerobbins@fantasticalvacations.com or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A QuoteMy Website mountainsofmagic.square.siteMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-funLicense code: E9BZCTS1O3JRPERX This podcast is not sponsored or supported by Fetch Rewards. Views of the host are her own. 

From French colonists who settled here 300 years ago to Vietnamese immigrants arriving in the 1970s, newcomers to the Crescent City have made significant contributions to the evolution of New Orleans cooking. On this week's show, we celebrate the ways immigrants continue to shape the city's culinary identity. We begin with Arvinder Vilkhu and his son Ashwin, who recount the story of their restaurant, Saffron Nola. Here, diners enjoy the Vilkhu family's personal blend of Indian and Creole flavors that earned a Best New Restaurant nomination by the James Beard Foundation just months after opening. Then, we hear from Jimena Urrutia and Marcelo Garcia, the talented husband-and-wife team behind one of the city's most innovative eateries: Empanola. Combining their South American heritage with local flavors, they have transformed traditional empanadas into authentic tastes of Louisiana and beyond. Finally, Fanta Tambajang shares her journey from her home in Gambia to her French Quarter restaurant Bennachin. You may already know and love her classic jama jama and fried plantains from the Jazz Fest where Fanta has been a sensation for decades. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

From French colonists who settled here 300 years ago to Vietnamese immigrants arriving in the 1970s, newcomers to the Crescent City have made significant contributions to the evolution of New Orleans cooking. On this week's show, we celebrate the ways immigrants continue to shape the city's culinary identity. We begin with Arvinder Vilkhu and his son Ashwin, who recount the story of their restaurant, Saffron Nola. Here, diners enjoy the Vilkhu family's personal blend of Indian and Creole flavors that earned a Best New Restaurant nomination by the James Beard Foundation just months after opening. Then, we hear from Jimena Urrutia and Marcelo Garcia, the talented husband-and-wife team behind one of the city's most innovative eateries: Empanola. Combining their South American heritage with local flavors, they have transformed traditional empanadas into authentic tastes of Louisiana and beyond. Finally, Fanta Tambajang shares her journey from her home in Gambia to her French Quarter restaurant Bennachin. You may already know and love her classic jama jama and fried plantains from the Jazz Fest where Fanta has been a sensation for decades. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Mark and Bruce talk with high strangeness experiencers Chad and Alta Dillard . Alta lived a highly unusual life including being a part of a government program as a child, their UFO experiences and ghostly activity living in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Original Air Date: August 14, 2014Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

Where Y'Eat: Eating and Drinking to Keep a French Quarter Street Wonderfully Weird

New Orleans will launch a grant program to help businesses hurt by the ongoing French Quarter construction. We get the details from Councilmember Freddie King.

* Many veterans struggle with symptoms of PTSD. Is enough being done to help them? What are some of the treatments available? * New Orleans will launch a grant program to help businesses hurt by the ongoing French Quarter construction. We'll get the details from Councilmember Freddie King.

* JP Morrell: S&WB is once again blaming others, not themselves * Randy Smith resigned. Here's what happened and what comes next * PTSD is all too common among vets. Here's what's being done to help * How do you break bad habits? Here are some tips * Help is on the way to help French Quarter businesses. Here's what to know

The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and for the first time in 50 years – and second time ever – the country of Haiti is making an appearance. Even though the team has already been mathematically eliminated, fans are  gathering to watch their country's games at the local Haitian restaurant, Fritai. WWNO's Mel Bridges attended one of those watch parties.We are nearing the end of Pride Month, a time when cities are chalk full of parades, concerts and events that celebrate LGBTQ+ identities. But sometimes, these celebrations are also reminders of tragedies that impacted queer communities.Today marks fifty three years since the UpStairs Lounge Fire in New Orleans, when an arson attack at a French Quarter gay bar took the lives of 32 people and injured 15 others.. No one was ever convicted of this crime. Back in 2023, we spoke with Frank Perez, executive director for the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana and local historian, about the impact of this event and how he was working to honor the lives of the victims 50 years later. Today we look back on this conversation, which also highlights key moments in Crescent City queer history. ___Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Alana Schreiber. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

The slow pace of construction in the French Quarter has been hurting businesses. We'll talk to Councilmember Freddie King about what he's hearing, from the Sewerage and Water Board and his constituents.

The Creature Code welcomes Jennifer Talley June 8th, 2026 EP: 010 Topic: Ghosts of the Crescent City: New Orleans Magic, Energetic Cultures & Paracon Secrets with Jennifer Talley Welcome back to Creature Code Podcast! There is no city in the world quite like New Orleans. It's a place where the veil is permanently thin, built on layers of history, jazz, Voodoo, and spirits. In today's episode, we are joined by the incredible Jennifer Talley—a veteran paranormal investigator, New Orleans resident, and the co-founder of the city's premier New Orleans Paracon. Jennifer Talley is a true expert on the unique spiritual tapestry of the Big Easy. We dive deep into the city's distinct "energetic cultures," exploring how its rich French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean roots have created a haunt like nowhere else on Earth. From chilling active investigations in the French Quarter to the secret history behind organizing a massive paranormal convention in America's most haunted city, she shares some of her most mind-bending, unexplainable stories. If you love history, hauntings, and the deep magic of New Orleans, pull up a chair—this is an interview you won't want to miss. About Jennifer: Jennifer Talley is one of the premiere paranormal investigators in New Orleans and the co-founder of the first New Orleans Paracon. With years of experience and connections within all energetic cultures she is the face of New Orleans Paranormal Society and a renowned medium!

Around the 1820s, New Orleans residents whispered of a mesmerizing hairdresser turned Voodoo Queen named Marie Laveau. Legends claim she bewitched judges to halt convictions, performed love spells from her candlelit altar, and healed the sick with her mystical powers. And some say Marie never truly died, as she still haunts the French Quarter today. For a full list of sources, please visit: sosupernaturalpodcast.com/mystical-marie-laveau   Did you know you can listen to So Supernatural ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. So Supernatural is an Audiochuck and Crime House production. Find us on social! Instagram: @sosupernaturalpod Twitter: @_sosupernatural Facebook: /sosupernaturalpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You all asked for this paranormal fever dream, and we're delivering. This episode is packed with haunted New Orleans encounters that will make you want to book a flight and immediately cleanse your suitcase afterward. We're talking ghostly figures caught in cemetery photos, possible time slips in the French Quarter, voodoo museums with seriously heavy energy, a Rougarou sighting, haunted hotels, and the very real fear that something paranormal might hitch a ride home with you after a weekend in the Big Easy. NOLA encounters include: A visit to a New Orleans voodoo museum is followed by a terrifying late night encounter with a towering horned entity standing beside a listener's bed. A cemetery tour photo captures what looks like a ghostly woman charging straight toward the crowd. Two friends experience what feels like a time slip after getting mysteriously transported nearly an hour away while walking through the French Quarter. A possible Rougarou sighting leaves one listener convinced something with glowing red eyes was stalking her from the shadows. A haunted French Quarter school becomes the setting for repeated encounters with the ghost of a floating little girl. Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan. Original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nicole Voltolina is compassionate, creative, always levelling up, living life with intention, with a big heart and a love for creating memorable moments. She is a successful small-business owner of a restaurant, a boutique, and a bar in the French Quarter. Her favourite thing in life is going on adventures. On February 10, 2019, Nicole was unknowingly exposed to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning over several days, which resulted in an unanticipated health crisis and very dire predictions for her recovery.Join us as Nicole shares:The hidden dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in gas-heated spacesHer horrendous slide into brain damage, severe memory loss and ‘off-lining'How she was guided to find solutions that her medical team could not provideThe incredible booting up of her psychic and mediumistic abilities, when her cognitive function falteredAnd so much more…And if your spirit is stirred by these amazing conversations, don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review - so more people can find their way to The Modern Crone. Thank you for tuning in!   So grateful for The Modern Crone team -Theme music and season intro tracks:Sam Joole: www.samjoole.comCover design and photographyLuana Suciuhttps://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/Luanasuciu@gmail.com Voice editing:Christopher Hales - Mask Music Studiosmaskmusicstudios@outlook.comStudio and Reel production:Kymberly Sngkymberlysngcm@gmail.com 

Louisiana knows food. Whether it's a crawfish boil in your parrain's backyard or a night out at one of the longest running restaurants in the state – there is a character and whimsy associated with everything we do culinarily. New Orleans has truly set itself apart as a food destination and puts in some extra flare with the city's attention to detail and hospitality. This week, I talk to Katy Casbarian, whose family has owned Arnaud's in the historic French Quarter since the 1970's, but like many restaurants in the city and state, the history, tradition and level of fine dining began much earlier. We talk about food, hospitality and the state of fine dining in the city and state.

New Orleans, 2005.Hurricane Katrina is moving toward the city, and two French Quarter bartenders decide to stay.Zack Bowen and Addie Hall ride out the storm together, falling in love inside an emptied-out Quarter where the lights are off, the rules are loose, and survival starts to feel like freedom.But when the power comes back on, reality returns. One year later, Zack jumps from the roof of the Omni Royal Orleans with a note sealed in plastic in his pocket.And that note leads police back to an apartment on North Rampart Street…where the story of the couple who stayed becomes something much darker.Source Material:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250035226/shakethedeviloff/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2590814&page=1 https://www.newsweek.com/horror-french-quarter-112039 https://www.whereyat.com/the-tragedy-of-zach-addie https://www.myneworleans.com/the-french-quarters-dark-side/ https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5239571 https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/21/us/21suicide.html https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL122005_Katrina.pdf https://youtu.be/Ale1yZRyM7o?si=A6etOKNJkm7T1Olbhttps://youtu.be/80KtxK3Opv8?si=CgtAohvdzj_u3iL-Music Credit:1. IMPERVIOUSMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dorian-pinto/imperviousLicense code: LUZNNGUQNGYSFZI8 2. CAN'T SLEEPMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/locran/cant-sleepLicense code: HAVIXRYL3KM0XULJ3. LIGHTLESS DAWNMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawnLicense code: PFYUGTZVDWOCBNLK4. DYSTOPIANMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/enzalla/dystopianLicense code: 00BFHDZUS6XXOGYW5. SOLVING THE CRIME2021-09-06_-_Solving_The_Crime_-_David_Fesliyan.mp36. DARK FOGMysteriousSuspensefulMusic2018-11-03_-_Dark_Fog_-_David_Fesliyan.mp3Connect with us: killerhearttohearts@gmail.comFollow us on: Tik TokFollow us on: InstagramLike us on: FacebookFollow us on: Twitter

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Miguel: Resiliency is about being able to stay committed to something I truly believe in, even when there are reasons to doubt it.The accelerating development of AI presents enormous potential to solve urban challenges, from easing traffic congestion to enhancing public safety. Yet, as powerful as AI has become, it requires quality data to work effectively, and for cities, much of that necessary data simply doesn't exist—or, when it does, it sacrifices privacy to obtain it. This is where Surge, co-founded by Miguel Jaramillo, is making a difference.“Our system is privacy-first by design,” Miguel explained during today's episode. “We measure patterns, not people.” Unlike traditional solutions that rely on invasive technologies like cameras, facial recognition, or license plate tracking, Surge's cutting-edge sensing and edge computing platforms collect anonymized, real-time data to improve urban infrastructure while protecting individual privacy.Surge is already making a tangible impact. Their first deployment is underway in New Orleans, where they aim to envelope the French Quarter with their data platform. Miguel highlighted the significance of their real-time data, noting that cities and stakeholders ranging from departments of transportation to companies in the autonomous vehicle space stand to benefit. “We deliver a real-time, anonymized data stream...not only cities need this, but enterprises and intelligence systems, too,” he said.One of the most exciting aspects of Surge's work is its potential to revolutionize urban traffic management. Using their platform, cities can optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and even cut carbon emissions by keeping vehicles moving instead of idling in jams. The company's privacy-first design builds trust while offering solutions that deliver real benefits to urban communities.Surge represents both a technological and ethical shift in how cities use data. By keeping their focus on patterns rather than people, Miguel and his team are demonstrating how innovation can provide both security and respect for privacy. They're forging a path toward smarter, more efficient cities.Miguel and his team are also inviting everyone to be a part of their journey. Surge is raising capital through a Wefunder campaign, allowing everyday investors to own a piece of the company at its early stages. He shared with me how passionately he believes in democratizing access to investments in impactful companies like his.Visit Surge's Wefunder page to learn more or, as Miguel noted, join their community of supporters. “We want everyday citizens to have an opportunity to own a piece of something meaningful.”tl;dr:Miguel Jaramillo's Surge is revolutionizing urban infrastructure with privacy-first data to improve traffic and safety.Surge's technology avoids surveillance by collecting anonymized, real-time patterns instead of personal information.Their first deployment in New Orleans promises to optimize traffic flow and benefit autonomous systems.Miguel highlights resiliency as his superpower, driven by an unwavering belief in Surge's mission.Surge is raising capital via Wefunder, inviting everyday investors to join their game-changing vision.How to Develop Resiliency As a SuperpowerMiguel identifies resiliency as his superpower, emphasizing that it's not about being tough all the time but rather staying committed to a goal, even when faced with obstacles. “For me,” he said, “resiliency is about being able to stay committed to something I truly believe in, even when there are reasons to doubt it.” This steadfast persistence has been vital in navigating the uncertainties and challenges of developing Surge.Miguel shared an anecdote from Surge's early days when capital was tight and partnerships weren't materializing as expected. On paper, the business model made sense, but in practice, progress was slower than anticipated. He described waking up early and staying up late, feeling a constant sense of friction. Despite these challenges, Miguel's unwavering belief in the value of Surge's mission kept him moving forward. That determination enabled Surge to reach key deployment milestones and attract early investors.Tips for Developing Resiliency:Stay Anchored to Your Beliefs: Identify what you truly value and remind yourself of it during difficult moments.Avoid Emotional Decisions: Don't make permanent choices based on temporary feelings or setbacks—give ideas time to evolve.Accept the Process: Understand that challenges and delays are natural parts of building something new.Focus on Long-Term Impact: Keep your eyes on the bigger purpose behind your work to remain motivated.By following Miguel's example and advice, you can make resiliency a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileMiguel Jaramillo (he/him):Co-Founder & CEO, Surge Holdings Inc. (”Surge”)About Surge Holdings Inc. (”Surge”): Surge builds the infrastructure that helps cities run better and gives AI systems the real-world data they need, without tracking people. As AI moves into the physical world like streets, traffic, and logistics, it needs a constant stream of real-time information, and that layer does not exist today. We install small, non-camera sensors on light poles and rooftops to capture how cities actually operate, turning movement and activity into simple, usable data. Cities use it to improve safety and traffic, and companies use it to power smarter systems. It is a shared network where every location makes the system more valuable, creating a new foundation for how AI works in the real world.Website: surgenetworks.aiOther URL: wefunder.com/surgenetworksBiographical Information: Miguel Jaramillo is Co-Founder and CEO of Surge Holdings Inc., a Public Benefit Corporation building real-time, privacy-first data infrastructure for the next generation of cities, enterprises, and intelligent systems. Recognizing the growing gap between AI and access to continuous real-world data, Miguel is leading Surge's mission to create a shared, scalable infrastructure layer that captures and processes live, anonymized data at the edge, enabling safer, more efficient, and responsive environments. By integrating with and enhancing existing systems, Surge unlocks new value across the built world while reducing fragmentation and aligning public and private sector needs. With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure, transportation, and public-private partnerships, Miguel has a track record of deploying complex, real-world systems and now focuses on scaling Surge by aligning cities, capital, and technology. Surge is defining a new category of infrastructure, delivering both financial returns and measurable public benefit at the foundation of a more connected and intelligent world.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/miguel-jaramillo-640b0090Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include SorbiForce, High Desert Gear and Climatize. 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See how your activity compares to your peers. It's free. Win valuable prizes. Start now!SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on June 9th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!The Super Crowd, Inc. and the Crowdfunding Professional Association invite founders, issuers, investors, and crowdfunding professionals to a special joint LIVE SuperCrowdHour and CfPA webinar on May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern, featuring Devin Thorpe presenting “How to File Your Form C-AR Yourself for Free!” This practical educational session is designed to help Regulation Crowdfunding issuers understand the annual Form C-AR filing process, avoid common compliance mistakes, meet key deadlines, and strengthen investor trust without unnecessary legal or filing expenses. 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This week on the Geekin' on Walt Disney World Podcast, we're lacing up the running shoes, grabbing a beignet, and heading into a Disney trip that started with runDisney Springtime Surprise weekend — but quickly became about so much more than miles and medals. Curtis is joined by three Geekin' family favorites — Holly, Laura, and Heidi — for a fun, relaxed, and very Disney Geek-style trip report filled with race stories, resort time, lounges, surprise meetups, food talk, cruise talk, and one unforgettable green wig. Because when Holly shows up dressed as Disgust from Inside Out for a runDisney race, you know we're off to a good start. Planning Your Next Disney Adventure? If you're thinking about planning your next Disney vacation and some Epic Universe… My wife Margita and our good friend Auntie Judy are the Travelin' Tiaras — your trusted Disney travel planners. Whether you're booking Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, or beyond… They'll help you plan a smart, stress-free vacation from start to finish. Already booked? You can transfer your reservation to us and still get expert tips, strategy, and support — and it's a great way to support the show. TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Or reach out on Facebook Messenger. And right now… there are great opportunities for upcoming travel, so it's a perfect time to start planning. Featuring This Week This episode includes: Holly, Laura, and Heidi sharing their runDisney Springtime Surprise weekend A stay at Coronado Springs and a solo stay at Port Orleans French Quarter A 10-miler, a 10K, costumes, character stops, and race-day nerves Surprise Geek meetups with Samantha, Selena, Tori, Joe, and more Food and drink stops at Le Cellier, Nomad Lounge, GEO-82, Beak and Barrel, Homecoming, and Sangria University Flower and Garden Festival bites, beignets, maple popcorn, and more Thoughts on newer Disney experiences like the Zootopia show, updated Buzz Lightyear, and Beak and Barrel A bonus cruise recap aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas RunDisney, Beignets, and Green Hair The episode kicks off with Holly wearing the green wig she used for her Disgust costume during the Springtime Surprise 10-Miler — which pretty much sets the tone for the whole conversation. Holly shares that she went into the race under-trained because of a shoulder injury and made it all the way to mile nine before being swept. But what stands out is her perspective. She knew it might happen, she pushed as far as she could, and she still came away with pride, humor, and yes… the medal. Laura brings the solo-trip energy with a stay at Port Orleans French Quarter, where she enjoyed a slower pace, pool time, peaceful resort moments, and plenty of beignets. She also shares one of the funniest race moments: dressing as a bee for the Winnie the Pooh-themed 10K and trying to drink yellow Gatorade from a hard plastic honey bear bottle mid-race. That's runDisney dedication right there. Heidi took a more relaxed race approach — stopping for characters, enjoying the course, and making memories along the way. Her character stops included Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Boba Fett, Woody and Bo Peep, and Bing Bong. Some people chase personal records. Some people chase character photos. Both are absolutely valid. The Geekin' Family Shows Up One of the best parts of this episode is how the Geekin' family keeps popping into the trip. Holly and Corey meet up with Tori and Joe at Yeehaw Bob over at Port Orleans Riverside — and then get surprised when Samantha and Selena walk in. Later, Heidi gets her own surprise. And Laura talks about that feeling of traveling solo, making it through the expo chaos, and then suddenly seeing “her people” at Nomad Lounge. That's the heart of this episode. Yes, it's a trip report. But underneath the races, snacks, lounges, and Disney details is that bigger feeling we talk about all the time: Disney is better when you've found your people. Food, Lounges, and Disney Geek Favorites Of course, this wouldn't be a Geekin' trip report without food. Holly and Corey enjoyed Le Cellier, including cheddar cheese soup, pretzel bread, filet, and an ice wine flight. Laura sampled tanghulu at the China booth, maple popcorn in Canada, jambalaya at French Quarter, and the crème brûlée croissant at Gaston's. Heidi had several Flower and Garden Festival hits, including duck in France, Caribbean-style chicken, flan, and a fish slider. The lounge talk is strong in this one too. Nomad Lounge remains a Geek favorite for its cozy seating, small plates, drinks, and Animal Kingdom atmosphere. GEO-82 gets praise for cocktails and mushroom flatbread. And Beak and Barrel sparks a fun comparison to Oga's Cantina and Trader Sam's — lots to look at, some cool effects, and maybe one of those places that grows on you over time. New Disney Experiences and a Cruise Bonus The group also shares thoughts on a few newer Disney experiences. Heidi talks about the new Zootopia show at Animal Kingdom and whether it really fits the deeper theme of the park. Laura gives her take on the updated Buzz Lightyear, including the new removable blasters and the joy of feeling like a Space Ranger… even when the score says otherwise. And after the Disney portion of the trip, Holly, Corey, Heidi, and Missy headed out on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas for a four-night cruise — complete with big-ship entertainment, shows, skating, surfing, ziplining, and a water show set to '80s music. The Real Heart of the Episode The best part of this conversation is not just the race. It's not just the snacks. It's not just the lounges. It's the people. It's the surprise visits. It's the inside jokes. It's the ride photos. It's that feeling of seeing friends you may only get to see a few times a year — but when you do, it feels like a reunion. That's the Geekin' family. And that's why these trip reports always mean a little more than just “here's what we did.” They're stories about connection. Listen to Episode 668 Episode 668 of the Geekin' on Walt Disney World Podcast is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. Come for the runDisney stories. Stay for the beignets, lounges, Flower and Garden snacks, surprise Geek meetups, and one very committed green-haired Disgust costume. Support the Show on Patreon A huge thank you to our Patreon family. Your support helps keep the podcast going and helps cover the costs of producing the show each week. If you'd like to support the show and be part of the Patreon community, visit: patreon.com/GeekinOnWDW Thank you for listening, sharing, supporting, and being part of this wonderful Disney Geek family.The post What Really Makes a RunDisney Weekend Special? It's the People. Holly, Heidi and Laura – Ep. 668 first appeared on Geekin' On WDW Podcast.

I want to start out today by running through a few notable New Orleans landmarks:The new terminal at Louis Armstrong Airport. The U.S Custom House.The gold/copper skin on the Superdome.The Civic Theater.The W New Orleans French Quarter Hotel.The Xavier University Dormitories. There are a whole lot more on this list too. If you’re wondering what the link is between all of them, it’s the construction company that built them, or in some cases re-built them. It’s a 50 year old family firm, called Gibbs Construction. Gibbs Construction was founded in 1976, by Larry Gibbs. 43 years later, In 2019, Larry’s daughter, Lauren, took over as owner and CEO of the company. Now, here’s a list of other New Orleans buildings. See if you can tell me what these have in common:The LaLaurie Mansion on Royal Street.The Hermann-Grima House.Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop.The Andrew Jackson Hotel.The Old Ursuline Convent. If you’re a New Orleanian, you’re probably saying, with as much nonchalance and more confidence than you have in today’s weather forecast, “Oh yeah, they’re all haunted.” Along with the French Quarter, fabulous food, and live music, the supernatural vibe that is a natural part of New Orleans is an element of the city people come here to experience. Most tourists – and locals by the way – learn about our haunted history courtesy of the oldest and largest ghost tour business in New Orleans - a company called, Haunted History Tours. Haunted History was co-founded in 1994 by partners Sidney and Kalila Smith. Today, Kalila is the sole owner of the company. Kalila is a leading authority on the subject of supernatural New Orleans. She’s the author of multiple books, including New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo & Vampires, and Tales From The French Quarter. Her many TV appearances include CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, The Travel Channel and Discovery. She was a contributor to Sony's PlayStation II game Ghosthunter, and produced a PBS documentary on Southern hauntings. Visible & Invisible A lot of businesses have a lot in common. But some don’t. About the only way anybody could run a complex, multi-million dollar construction company is by having years of experience in the industry, which in Lauren's case she got to some degree by growing up in it. On the other hand, what’s made Kalila's business successful is the very opposite of continuity – it’s the ability to do something nobody had done before she came along and created it. Lauren and Kalila are wonderful examples of the multi-dimensional tapestry of our unique New Orleans economy, and vastly different but equally important contributors to it. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the best Disney trips aren't the ones where you do the most… They're the ones where you finally slow down enough to feel it. This week on the podcast, I sat down with my longtime buddy Bubba—a true Geekin' family member—who came back to Walt Disney World after stepping away for a while… and had a trip that completely changed his perspective. And honestly… this one stuck with me. Planning a Trip? If you're thinking about planning your next Disney vacation and some Epic Universe… My wife Margita and our good friend Auntie Judy are the Travelin' Tiaras — your trusted Disney travel planners. Whether you're booking Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, or beyond… They'll help you plan a smart, stress-free vacation from start to finish. Already booked? You can transfer your reservation to us and still get expert tips, strategy, and support — and it's a great way to support the show. TravelinTiaras@gmail.comOr reach out on Facebook Messenger. And right now… there are great opportunities for upcoming travel, so it's a perfect time to start planning. Featuring Bubba Bubba has been part of this community for years—but this trip? This one was different. After going to Disney constantly for a stretch, he stepped away for a bit. And when he came back… everything felt new again. Not because the parks changed— But because he did. A Different Kind of Disney Trip This wasn't about rope dropping rides or stacking Lightning Lanes. This was about: Resort hopping at a relaxed pace Sitting in Adirondack chairs for 45 minutes doing absolutely nothing Trying new experiences like boating on Seven Seas Lagoon Enjoying quiet moments at places like Port Orleans French Quarter And that's where things started to shift. French Quarter—something he never expected to love—ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip. Small. Peaceful. Walkable. Sometimes… that's all you need. Doing Less… and Getting More Here's the wild part: Bubba didn't even ride Guardians. Didn't ride Tron. Didn't chase every big attraction. And you know what? He didn't miss it. Instead, he leaned into: After Hours events to ride what mattered Unique experiences like Keys to the Kingdom Incredible food moments (yes… including that legendary cookie dough ice cream sandwich) And simply being present The Moment That Changed Everything But like always… the heart of the trip wasn't the rides. It was something deeper. During the trip, Bubba shared the story of losing his brother—the person who first introduced him to Disney through Beauty and the Beast. And then… one night… On a quiet carriage ride… They crested a hill just as Beauty and the Beast was ending across the water. Perfect timing. No planning. Just one of those moments. The kind that makes you stop and feel like… Maybe there's something more going on here. Why This Trip Meant More That moment set the tone for everything that followed. This trip became about: Connection Reflection Slowing down And appreciating where your Disney story began Because sometimes… Disney isn't about what you do. It's about what you feel while you're there. Final Thoughts This episode is a reminder that there's no “right way” to do Disney. You can go hard… Or you can slow it down… But if you're open to it— The magic will meet you where you are. Patreon Love To our Patreon family—thank you for being such an incredible part of this community. Your support keeps this show going and helps us continue sharing these stories. Listen Now You can find this episode wherever you listen to podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify And all major platforms The post 17 Resorts, No Rush, and One Magical Moment We'll Never Forget With Bubba Mack – Ep 665 first appeared on Geekin' On WDW Podcast.

In the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter stands a elegant mansion with a blood-soaked past. Behind the lavish parties and glittering chandeliers of socialite Madame Delphine LaLaurie, investigators discovered a chamber of horrors that shocked even hardened authorities in 1834. Join us as we explore the true story of torture, the fire that exposed unspeakable cruelty, and the restless spirits that refuse to leave 1140 Royal Street. This is the LaLaurie Mansion—where New Orleans' darkest history lingers in every shadow.   #hauntedplaces #neworleans #truestory #lalauriemansion #frenchquarter #hauntedhouse #paranormal #ghoststories #nola #horror #destinationterror #eeriecast   EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT: Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folklore Carman's Crypt (Original Horror): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Deadly Intent (True Crime): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Destination Terror: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror ________________________________________ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://www.patreon.com/c/CarmanCarrion Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/carmancarrion ________________________________________ CONNECT WITH CARMAN: Website: https://www.carman-carrion.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarmanCarrion Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarmanCarrion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/ ________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freaky-folklore/id1550361184 Your support helps bring you more terrifying tales. ________________________________________ DISCOVER MORE HORROR: http://eeriecast.com/ https://www.carman-carrion.com/ ________________________________________ THE CRYPT SHOP: https://the-crypt-shop-2.myshopify.com/ ________________________________________ MUSIC CREDITS: Music and sound effects provided by: CO.AG, Myuu, Jinglepunks, Epidemic Sound, Kevin MacLeod, Dark Music, and Soundstripe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but when bystanders attempted to enter the house to rescue those trapped inside, they found the doors barred. After forcing the doors open and making their way inside the house, the rescuers were horrified to find the “horribly mutilated” bodies of at least seven of LaLaurie's slaves. Delphine LaLaurie was known to treat her servants very badly, including physically abusing them, but no one in New Orleans had imagined she was a sadistic murderer. After the discovery of the horrors in the LaLaurie mansion, Delphine LaLaurie fled New Orleans, fearing mob violence, and lived the rest of her life as an exile in Paris—but that is not the end of the story. Just a few decades after LaLaurie abandoned her home and fled the country, her story and those of the men, women, and children who suffered in her home worked their way into New Orleans folklore. Today, nearly two hundred years later, the LaLaurie mansion has become known as the most haunted house in New Orleans, and the legend of Delphine LaLaurie has lived on through television, film, and books about Mad Madame LaLaurie.  Buy Tickets to our LIVE SHOW at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! References Crawford, Iain. 2020. "Harriet Matineau, White Women, and Slavery in the bAntebellum South." Nineteenth-Century Prose 89-116. Long, Carolyn Morrow. 2015. Madame Lalaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House. Gainsville, FL: University Press of Florida. Martineau, Harriet. 1838. Retrospect of Western Travel, volume 2. London, UK: Saunders and Otley. Masia, Ines Vila. 1947. "New Orleans puts its ghosts to work." The Times (Shreveport, LA), July 20: 21. New Orleans Bee. 1834. "Baton Rouge news." Baton-Rouge Gazette, April 19: 2. Pitts, Stella. 1974. "New paint, old stories stir interest in 'haunted house'." Times-Picayune, August 11: 68. Schneider, Frank. 1969. "Sale typidies French Quarter values." Times-Picayune, February 9: 47. Wolfe, Poet. 2024. "LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans has a sinister history dating back to the 1830s." Times Picayune, July 11. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.