Podcasts about French Quarter

This hour, Scoot recaps Mardi Gras 2026, talks about the National Guard checkpoints along the French Quarter, people who get out of New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and some unfortunate incidents that happened on parade routes.

On today's show, Scoot talks about the epic 2026 Mardi Gras season, the post-Mardi Gras traffic nightmare, if crawfish boils count as a reasonable sacrifice for Lent, the National Guard checkpoints along the French Quarter, people who get out of New Orleans for Mardi Gras, and more.

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Shia LaBeouf was reportedly on a chaotic Mardi Gras bar crawl in New Orleans that ended with his arrest on simple battery charges after an alleged fight in the French Quarter, with witnesses describing him as inebriated and disruptive while other venues said he was chill. Kim Kardashian has filed multiple “NOR11” trademarks hinting that 12-year-old North West may be launching a fashion and accessories brand amid ongoing buzz about her bold personal style. Meanwhile, Milwaukee attorney Michael Hupy is offering a $100,000 reward through Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest in the Nancy Guthrie case, criticizing how the investigation has been handled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the grandeur of New Orleans' infamous LaLaurie Mansion lies a chilling legacy of cruelty, paranormal hauntings, and the lingering memory of Madame Delphine's horrific acts.IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: We're all familiar with, thanks to Stephen Spielberg, the concept of a close encounter of the third kind. That's when you not only see a UFO, but you also see the extraterrestrials. The fourth kind of encounter is when you are abducted. A close encounter of the fifth kind is when you communicate with the alien – either verbally or telepathically. But then there is a close encounter of the sixth kind – the kind of encounter not even die-hard Ufologists and lovers of anything extraterrestrial want to experience… because nobody comes back from it alive. (Close Encounters of the Sixth Kind) *** In 1908, Charles Luard found his wife Caroline shot dead at a neighbor's country house. But who killed her? (The Seal Chart Murder) *** Madame Delphine LaLaurie, made popular by Kathy Bates in TV's “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. So much so that even after leaving the mansion and it burning down, there are still terrors taking place there, thanks to Madame Delphine LaLaurie, the Monster of Royal Street. (The Monster of Royal Street)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = DShow Open00:02:03.613 = The Horrors of Delphine LaLaurie, Part 100:11:26.413 = The Horrors of Delphine LaLaurie, Part 2 ***00:15:31.150 = The Seal Chart Murder00:22:10.189 = Close Encounters of the Sixth Kind, Part 1 ***00:46:49.572 = Close Encounters of the Sixth Kind, Part 2 ***00:56:40.825 = Show Close***= Begins immediately after inserted ad breakHELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harmhttps://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & Morehttps://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Seal Chart Murder” by Elisabeth Tilstra for TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/envbsb3k“The Horrors of Delphine LaLaurie posted at TheScareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kt9ktkpj,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3aprfmpa“Close Encounters of the Sixth Kind” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/pkvf6cdcBOOK: “From Deep Within The Archives Of UFO Insight: History's Most Bizarre, Outlandish, And Controversial UFO And Alien Encounters!” by Marcus Lowth: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9xeyhz8=====(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.)= = = = ="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® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 14, 2021EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DelphineLaLaurieABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness, #DelphineLaLaurie, #LaLaurieMansion, #NewOrleans, #HauntedHouse, #FrenchQuarter, #TrueCrime, #Paranormal, #GhostStories, #HauntedMansion, #DarkHistory, #HistoricalHorror, #TrueHorror, #GhostSightings, #HauntedNewOrleans, #RoyalStreet, #MadameLaLaurie, #CreepyStories, #ScaryStories, #Haunted, #GhostHunting, #UnsolvedMysteries, #TrueCrimeStories, #HorrorHistory, #ParanormalActivity, #SlaveHistory, #NicolasCage, #NewOrleansGhosts, #DarkPast, #ScaryButTrue

In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi Gras that took place in 2024! ++++++2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi,  legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube  Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair (S6E11)From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi (S6E10)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

* We'll check in with Councilmember JP Morrell about Mardi Gras rules and ordinances and one krewe he's called out. * We'll go live to Milan, Italy for an update on the Winter Olympics * We'll talk to Councilmember Freddie King about how important that safety is for the French Quarter during Carnival season and how people who live and work there are feeling.

We talk to Councilmember Freddie King about how important that safety is for the French Quarter during Carnival season and how people who live and work there are feeling.

In this final episode of the Omaha Places podcast, hosts Cahner and Delaney reflect on their journey over the past two years, celebrate milestones, and share their favorite local spots. They discuss the importance of supporting local businesses, especially during Black History Month, and highlight community events and trivia nights. The episode also features customer service experiences, Valentine's Day ideas, and upcoming events in Omaha, concluding with heartfelt farewells and gratitude to their listeners.   Events Snow Sculpting Championship in Heartwood Park: https://omahaplaces.com/event/nebraska-snow-sculpting-championships/ Shark Tunnel of Love at the Zoo: https://omahaplaces.com/event/shark-tunnel-of-love/ Fizz in the French Quarter 2/11-2/15: https://omahaplaces.com/event/fizz-in-the-french-quarter/ Queens for the Castle Drag Brunch: https://omahaplaces.com/event/queens-for-the-castle/ |Instagram | |TikTok| | Youtube | | Subscribe to our newsletter| |Visit our website|   This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arnaud's Restaurant has stood in the French Quarter for more than a century, not by chasing trends, but by carrying tradition forward with care. In this episode of the Retire Southern Podcast, James Lewis sits down with owner Archie Casbarian, bartender Christoph Dornemann, Chef de Cuisine Tommy DiGiovanni, and Director of Sales Kaitlin Rodgers to explore what it takes to steward a historic New Orleans institution. The conversation moves through the history of Arnaud's, the French 75 Bar and its hidden tiki influence, classic Creole dishes like soufflé potatoes, Filet Mignon au Poivre, Duck Ellington, and Trout Meuniere, the role of private dining and gathering, and the preservation of Mardi Gras culture through the restaurant's museum. This is a story about consistency, care, and why some places endure for generations. Listen to the full episode and explore the complete written feature at retiresouthern.com.  

I have three questions for you. One - What are your parents’ names? You can probably answer that easily. Two - What are your grandparents’ names? You can probably answer that as well. Now here's the third question. What are the names of your great grandparents? Do you know? Off the top of your head… This is not a scientific survey, but I’ve asked enough people this question to be fairly confident that most people cannot tell you the names of their great grandparents. It doesn't take very long for us to lose track of our history. And that's just in our own family. For something as complex and large as the City of New Orleans, we have a repository of our collective memory. It’s called the Historic New Orleans Collection. It opened its doors as a small museum in the French Quarter in 1970. Today, under the current leadership of President and CEO Daniel Hammer, HNOC has grown to 14 historic buildings spread over 3 blocks in the Quarter. It houses over 1 million artefacts, it publishes books, and a quarterly magazine. When you go to a transportation museum, you see cars, boats, and planes. When you go to a music museum, you see musical instruments and hear songs. When you go to a history museum, you can't actually see history. What you do see is representations of history, usually in the form of documents and photographs. History is a retrospective ordering of what were at one point live events. Museums of the future will be able to display historical events of today as they happened in real time - in the form of video. Not only do we record and post countless hours of human activity on video, we also live stream it. If you'd like to see human history being made right now, from pretty much any place in the world, you can do that, at a website or app called Who’s Live. Who’s Live is an aggregator of live streaming video from around the world and across the country, categorized into sections like News, Sports, Education, Gaming, and many more. There is literally something for everyone, 24 hours a day, on Who’s Live. And it’s the brainchild of New Orleanian, Nate Voerhoeven. When someone tells you, “That was then but this is now,” it’s generally not good. It’s typically a shorthand way of saying, “Things have changed and you need to keep up.” But, when you think about it, “Then” and “Now” is all we’ve got. As far back as The New Testament, we’re warned that we’re not promised tomorrow. So we need to make the most of the present moment. There’s probably nobody on earth who is doing more than Nate Verhoeven to channel every human current event into a single present moment. And there’s nobody in New Orleans doing more than Daniel Hammer to preserve the most significant of those events for future generations. 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.

In the aftermath of her initial investigation, Chloe hears from a close family member of Moth's. The story is one of deep divides…and another theft. But it takes her one step closer to understanding who Moth and Raynor Winn really are.Credits: Reporter - Chloe HadjimatheouProducer - Matt RussellMusic supervision - Karla PatellaSound design - Rowan BishopExecutive Producer - Jasper CorbettSubscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to the entire series.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 125 -  “VIRGINIA MAYO: CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD STAR OF THE MONTH” - 2/02/2026  One of the most glamorous actresses in old Hollywood undoubtedly was VIRGINIA MAYO. This peaches-and-cream, midwestern beauty started her career wrangling two men in a horse costume on stage before being discovered by producer SAMUEL GOLDWYN and transformed into a full-blown movie star. Often playing the fantasy girl to leading men like BOB HOPE and DANNY KAYE, her beauty sometimes made people miss the fact that she was a very capable actress — particularly when she played bad girls in films like “The Best Years of Our Lives” and “White Heat.” She was very adept at light comedy, romance films, and drama, appearing in over 50 feature films and many television shows throughout her career. And tune in to find out about Steve's connection to this old Hollywood glamour girl as we celebrate Mayo as our February Star of the Month.   SHOW NOTES:  Sources: The Best Years of My Life (2001), by Virginia Mayo, as told to LC Van Savage; The Forties Gals (1980), by James Robert Parish & Don E. Stanke; “Virginia Mayo's 100th Birthday,” November 30, 2020, by Vanessa Varquez, www.ashroudofthoughts.com; “Virginia Mayo, 84, Stunning Actress of 1940s Romantic Films,” January 19, 2005, Los Angeles Times; Virginia Mayo, Movie Actress, Dies at 84,” January 18, 2005, by Richard Severo, New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Follies Girls (1943), starring Wendy Barrie; Up In Arms (1944), starring Danny Kaye & Constance Dowling; Jack London (1943), starring Michael O'Shea; Seven Days Ashore (1944), starring Wally Brown; The Princess and the Pirate (1944), starring Bob Hope & Virginia Mayo; Wonder Man (1945), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, & Vera Ellen; The Kid From Brooklyn (1946), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera Ellen & Steve Cochran; The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff & Ann Rutherford; The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), starring Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews & Teresa Wright; A Song Is Born (1948), starring Danny Kaye & Virginia Mayo; Smart Girls Don't Talk  (1948), starring Bruce Bennett & Virginia Mayo; Flaxy Martin (1949), starring Virginia Mayo & Zachary Scott; Colorado Territory (1948), starring Joel McCrea & Virginia Mayo; White Heat (1949), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Red Light (1949), starring George Brent & Virginia Mayo; Always Leave Them Laughing (1949), starring Milton Berle, Virgina Mayo & Ruth Roman; Backfire (1950), starring Gordon MacRae, Virginia Mayo & Edmond O'Brien; The Flame and the Arrow (1950), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo; The West Point Story (1950), starring James Cagney & Virginia Mayo; Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951), starring Gregory Peck & Virginia Mayo; She's Working Her Way Though College (1952), starring Ronald Reagan & Virginia Mayo; South Sea Woman (1953), starring Burt Lancaster & Virginia Mayo;   Pearl of the Pacific (1955), starring Dennis Morgan & Virginia Mayo; The Silver Chalice (1954), starring Paul Newman, Virgina Mayo * Pier Angeli; Congo Crossing (1956), starring Virginia Mayo & George Nadar; The Big Land (1957), starring Alan Ladd & Virginia Mayo; The Story of Mankind (1957), starring Vincent Price, Ronald Colman & Peter Lorre; Young Fury (1965), starring Rory Calhoun & Virginia Mayo; Castle of Evil (1966), starring Scott Brady & Virginia Mayo; Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), starring Bruce Dern & Madelyn Kahn; Hunted (1977), starring Aldo Ray; French Quarter (1978); starring Bruce Davison; The Man Next Door (1997); starring Karen Carlson; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his 1975 book, Cooking as Therapy, Louisiana-born doctor Louis Parrish offered some advice for those who felt their lives were in a perpetual state of chaos: "Reorient yourself toward better organization by starting in the kitchen. . . . If you can organize your kitchen you can at least start to organize your life." On this week's show, we explore all the benefits that come from organizing your kitchen – from clearing clutter to finding lost treasures. We begin with Kay Morrison, the founder of The Occasional Wife, a New Orleans-based company that is helping others meet their organization goals. The story of the Occasional Wife is just as multifaceted as the path Kay took on the way to founding the business. Kay joined us in the studio to tell us the whole story. We also speak with Jason Cummings, a member of Kay's team who's armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of silver flatware. Jason heads up Found Assets, an Occasional Wife assessment service. And finally, we speak with the Historic New Orleans Collection's decorative arts curator, Lydia Blackmore. At the heart of the HNOC is the Williams Residence, a 19th century townhouse located in the French Quarter. Lydia talks about preserving and cataloging all objects in the house while the building undergoes repairs. To give you a sense of the scope of the project – it took one year just to pack everything up! For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

In his 1975 book, Cooking as Therapy, Louisiana-born doctor Louis Parrish offered some advice for those who felt their lives were in a perpetual state of chaos: "Reorient yourself toward better organization by starting in the kitchen. . . . If you can organize your kitchen you can at least start to organize your life." On this week's show, we explore all the benefits that come from organizing your kitchen – from clearing clutter to finding lost treasures. We begin with Kay Morrison, the founder of The Occasional Wife, a New Orleans-based company that is helping others meet their organization goals. The story of the Occasional Wife is just as multifaceted as the path Kay took on the way to founding the business. Kay joined us in the studio to tell us the whole story. We also speak with Jason Cummings, a member of Kay's team who's armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of silver flatware. Jason heads up Found Assets, an Occasional Wife assessment service. And finally, we speak with the Historic New Orleans Collection's decorative arts curator, Lydia Blackmore. At the heart of the HNOC is the Williams Residence, a 19th century townhouse located in the French Quarter. Lydia talks about preserving and cataloging all objects in the house while the building undergoes repairs. To give you a sense of the scope of the project – it took one year just to pack everything up! For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Which Disney moderate resort is better: Port Orleans French Quarter or Caribbean Beach Resort? In this episode of Where We Roam, John, Dayna, and Shawn bring back the fan-favorite Resort Showdown to compare two of Walt Disney World's most popular moderate resorts. We score French Quarter and Caribbean Beach across the categories Disney travelers care about most—location and transportation, theming, room layout, food and beverage, pools, and on-site amenities—plus a bonus round that can completely change the outcome. From Skyliner access and park convenience to beignets, bars, and resort vibes, we break down the real pros and cons of each resort and explain who each one is best for. Whether you're planning a Disney vacation, choosing a moderate resort, or deciding between French Quarter vs Caribbean Beach, this episode will help you book with confidence.

Welcome to another gripping episode of Women Petpreneurs! In this special book club edition, Mary Oquendo, Sacheen Mobley, and  Denise Heroux dive deep into stories of survival, darkness, and the mysteries surrounding some of history's most notorious criminals. This time, our hosts take on true crime with a twist—choosing books that focus on infamous serial killers, with each selection offering a new perspective. Mary Oquendo discusses "The Son of Sam and Me," a firsthand account from a survivor of the Son of Sam killings, shedding light on the harrowing events and challenging the notion that David Berkowitz acted alone. Sacheen brings us the chilling tale of Madame LaLaurie, the infamous New Orleans socialite and serial killer, exploring both historical fact and the folklore that lingers in the French Quarter. Meanwhile, Denise Heroux shares "Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland," the courageous story of Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, two women held captive for a decade, surviving unthinkable abuse and eventually reclaiming their freedom. Together, the trio explores themes of obsession, cruelty, resilience, and justice—reflecting on how these stories of survival connect us, and why, as women business owners and pet lovers, these tales both haunt and inspire. Whether you're a fan of true crime or just looking for heartfelt, honest conversation, this episode is sure to keep you listening. So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join us for a discussion that's as thought-provoking as it is intense.

Louisianans are blessed with restaurants that have been dining destinations for generations. So whenever a culinary institution announces an ownership change, we tend to get nervous. On this week's show, we explore three restaurants that have changed hands, but whose owners have worked hard to preserve their traditions. We begin with a visit to Middendorf's, the classic seafood house located in Manchac – a tiny village 40 miles north of New Orleans on Lake Maurepas. Famed for its thin-cut fried catfish, Middendorf's has been an institution since 1934. Originally owned by three generations of family, it was taken over by Horst and Karen Pfeifer in 2007 after their French Quarter fine dining restaurant was closed due to Katrina. Horst walks us through Middendorf's history, talks about his tenure as owner, and describes how he weathers storms on the Louisiana marsh. Then, we hear from Dickie Brennan and his sister Lauren Brennan Brower. In March 2023, they got the keys to Pascal's Manale Restaurant when the Dickie Brennan restaurant group purchased the Uptown landmark established in 1913. Growing up, Dickie and Lauren were regulars at Pascal's Manale. The two discuss their memories of the Brennan family's favorite eatery. Finally, we sit down with the Casbarian family, the second family to own Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter since 1918. We learn how they've kept the traditions established by the first owners – Count Arnaud and his daughter, Germaine Wells – while continually innovating for the future. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Louisianans are blessed with restaurants that have been dining destinations for generations. So whenever a culinary institution announces an ownership change, we tend to get nervous. On this week's show, we explore three restaurants that have changed hands, but whose owners have worked hard to preserve their traditions. We begin with a visit to Middendorf's, the classic seafood house located in Manchac – a tiny village 40 miles north of New Orleans on Lake Maurepas. Famed for its thin-cut fried catfish, Middendorf's has been an institution since 1934. Originally owned by three generations of family, it was taken over by Horst and Karen Pfeifer in 2007 after their French Quarter fine dining restaurant was closed due to Katrina. Horst walks us through Middendorf's history, talks about his tenure as owner, and describes how he weathers storms on the Louisiana marsh. Then, we hear from Dickie Brennan and his sister Lauren Brennan Brower. In March 2023, they got the keys to Pascal's Manale Restaurant when the Dickie Brennan restaurant group purchased the Uptown landmark established in 1913. Growing up, Dickie and Lauren were regulars at Pascal's Manale. The two discuss their memories of the Brennan family's favorite eatery. Finally, we sit down with the Casbarian family, the second family to own Arnaud's Restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter since 1918. We learn how they've kept the traditions established by the first owners – Count Arnaud and his daughter, Germaine Wells – while continually innovating for the future. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Stepping into the French Quarter at midnight... the scent of jasmine mixes with something far more sinister. Behind those elegant wrought-iron balconies hides a nightmare that still screams after nearly 200 years.Madame Delphine LaLaurie – the charming society hostess by day, architect of unimaginable horrors by night. In 1834, a fire ripped the mask away, revealing chained, mutilated souls in the attic, victims of tortures too grotesque to speak aloud. But the story doesn't end with the flames.The screams still echo. Phantom footsteps pace empty halls. A young girl's ghostly cry drifts from the rooftop. Shadowy figures dart through rooms, chains clank in the darkness, and something watches from the bricked-up windows.Join Gary & GoldieAnn as they travel Within the Mist of New Orleans to investigate the LaLaurie Mansion.Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stepping into the French Quarter at midnight... the scent of jasmine mixes with something far more sinister. Behind those elegant wrought-iron balconies hides a nightmare that still screams after nearly 200 years.Madame Delphine LaLaurie – the charming society hostess by day, architect of unimaginable horrors by night. In 1834, a fire ripped the mask away, revealing chained, mutilated souls in the attic, victims of tortures too grotesque to speak aloud. But the story doesn't end with the flames.The screams still echo. Phantom footsteps pace empty halls. A young girl's ghostly cry drifts from the rooftop. Shadowy figures dart through rooms, chains clank in the darkness, and something watches from the bricked-up windows.Join Gary & GoldieAnn as they travel Within the Mist of New Orleans to investigate the LaLaurie Mansion.Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544933724571696Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthemistpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withinthemistpodcast1977 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we chat Ryan's trip to New Orleans, The Stranger Things finale, Driveways Band recent show in Providence, and the dark history and spirits said to haunt the LaLaurie Mansion located in the French Quarter of New Orleans. 

Happy New Year! Edmonton continues to deal with the fallout from all the recent snowfall. Plus, we look at some statistics showing what types of housing were built, and where, in 2025.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Snow removalCity of Edmonton says back-to-back snowfall events making snow removal a challengeNavigating an Unprecedented Winter: What You Need to Know About Snow Clearing in Edmonton - Andrew KnackEdmonton still dealing with holiday snowfall cleanup nearly two weeks laterWinter Parking BansSnow and Ice Control with Cached Plow LocationsWhat does it cost to clear Edmonton snow?Snow and Ice Annual Report - Winter 2024-2025 (PDF)Snow and Ice Service Livels (PDF)Phase 2 parking ban to take effect Monday to clear snow from Edmonton's residential roadsMissing middle2025: The year Edmonton built the missing middle – Jacob DawangBig parking decisions in store for Edmonton city council in the new yearGrowth projectionsEdmonton's housing affordability edge could slip in 2026: Conference Board of CanadaMarch 2025: Edmonton 'still not ready' as 2024 population growth exceeded even breakneck forecast: KnackThis episode is brought to you by SkirtsAfire, which happens from March 5 to 15. Be entertained and inspired by theatre, music, dance, comedy, visual arts, design, and more. Taking place in various venues in the heart of Old Strathcona and the French Quarter, there's lots to see and do at SkirtsAfire, so take it all in! Festival passes are available now. Sign up for SkirtsAfire's newsletter and get updates direct to your inbox!Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

On today's show, Scoot honors David Bowie on his birthday. Also, Scoot talks about the Metropolitan Crime Commission attempting to repeal the Constitutional Carry law in the French Quarter, President Trump saying he wants to put people on the moon before the end of his term, if the NFL protests were successful or not, and more. Then, Scoot takes calls from the WWL listeners about the unfortunate shooting of a woman by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

This hour, Scoot talks about the Metropolitan Crime Commission attempting to repeal the Constitutional Carry law in the French Quarter. Then, Scoot takes calls from the WWL listeners about the unfortunate shooting of a woman by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Scoot talks about the Metropolitan Crime Commission attempting to repeal the Constitutional Carry law in the French Quarter.

* It's the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans! Have you been to the battlefield? How much do you know about what happened? * Excavation of an archaeological find stopped French Quarter construction recently. What kind of history can end up buried...and what's it like working on a French Quarter dig? * A New Orleans-based entrepreneur has put together Southern Hospitality Weekend to showcase why New Orleans is a hospitality hub. We'll get the details from Larry Morrow

* Bobby: The Saints have the answers at the most important spots * LSU is still looking for its high profile quarterback transfer * What's it like doing an archaeological dig in the French Quarter? * Why does Louisiana have so much road rage? * Why does President Trump want to take over Greenland? * Looking to eat better in the new year? Follow these tips

Excavation of an archaeological find stopped French Quarter construction recently. What kind of history can end up buried...and what's it like working on a French Quarter dig? We talk with D. Ryan Gray, Professor of Anthropology at UNO and Associate Director of Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies

We start the show the only way we know how: talking about the sports weekend, rookie wide receivers who immediately become That Guy, and what everyone's drinking, plus a quick reminder that Mike DeWine still sucks. Comedian Alex Schubert hangs out and delivers a truly unhinged breakdown of where every NFL quarterback would've been on January 6 (yes, it comes back twice). We bounce around from super high-ABV beers to the Columbus Crew coach being an absolute zaddy before diving into real football chaos. The Colts pull off back-to-back fake punts, the Jets somehow finish an entire season without recording a single interception, and Zac Taylor becomes the main character for all the wrong reasons: getting booed, kept by the Bengals, and ultimately winning MF'er of the Week for complaining after Myles Garrett's sack celebration. We debate whether Garrett's sack record actually counts in a 17-game season, argue about the most unbreakable records in sports, and spiral into fantasy football hell, including a punishment that requires eating 71 hot dogs, plus a league where everyone gets punished just for existing. We wrap with College Football Playoff chaos (we're all in on Indiana), why bye teams are getting cooked, and the A's Vegas move hitting a wall after their trademark gets rejected. It's long. It's dumb. It's exactly what this show is.

It's Jan. 6, and that means it's Twelfth Night, the official kickoff to the Mardi Gras season. While the Krewe of Joan of Arc will be lining up in the French Quarter this evening for their carnival kick-off parade, another celebration of the patron saint of France is coming to the Marigny Opera House. A reimagined opera-ballet production of Tchaikovsky's ‘The Maid of Orleans' brings the story of the 15th century French heroine to the stage. Verismo Opera producer, director, and tenor Bogdan Mynka joins us with more on this performance.Late last year, a Louisiana softball legend made history as the first woman to sign with the new Women's Professional Baseball League. Amanda Gianelloni is a 2024 Nicholls State Hall of Fame inductee and has been a member of the Team USA women's baseball national team since 2016. The second baseman was drafted 8th overall, and selected for the San Francisco team. Gianelloni joined WWNO's Alana Schreiber for more on her journey in baseball and softball, her hopes for the WPBL and what it will be like to represent Louisiana on a national stage.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, 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!

659. John C. Rodrigue joins us to discuss his research on the Civil War and Reconstruction. John is a prominent historian specializing in the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, known for his deep focus on slavery, emancipation, and the Lower Mississippi Valley, with key books like Reconstruction in the Cane Fields and Freedom's Crescent, exploring how the war transformed Southern society and Lincoln's evolving views on Reconstruction. He's recognized for meticulous research and contributions to understanding the complex transition from slavery to free labor, earning awards like the 2024 John Nau Book Prize for his 2023 work. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Richard Emmons wrote an "Epick Poem" about the Battle of New Orleans: "Now when the States with soul-abhorrence saw Britain's design to wage a Vandal war — That spoils and rapine fill'd her heart with joy — That all her thoughts were loosen'd to destroy, — One voice from Florida to Maine was heard, To rise in panoply and draw the sword — Grace, Hampton, Norfolk, Baltimore — of late, Urg'd their uniting with unbroken weight, To guard their cities smiling on the sea, From the rude grasp of spoiling Royalty. This week in Louisiana history. January 2, 1860 Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, Louisiana opened with Col. William Tecumseh Sherman as superintendent, would later become LSU, Seminary opens with five professors and 19 cadets This week in New Orleans history. Troy Andrews (born January 2, 1986), also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty has worked in jazz, funk and rap music. Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Andrews began playing trombone at age six, and since 2009 has toured with his own band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. This week in Louisiana. Carnival season begins in Louisiana on 12th Night of Christmas, January 6, 2025 Joan of Arc Parade French Quarter New Orleans Floats will focus on Joan of Arc's life. The 2026 Route & Key Stops The parade follows a specific path through the French Quarter with three traditional “stops” for pageantry: Start: Corner of Bienville and Front Streets. Stop 1 (The Toast): A toast to the royalty from the balcony of the Historic New Orleans Collection (416 Chartres St). Stop 2 (The Blessing): The blessing of Joan's sword. Due to ongoing construction, this may take place at St. Mary's Church at the Old Ursuline Convent rather than the Cathedral. Stop 3 (The Birthday Song): A pause at the golden Joan of Arc statue (Place de France) on Decatur Street to sing “Happy Birthday.” End: The crowning of the King and a public King Cake ceremony at Oscar Dunn Park. Website: joanofarcparade.org Email: joanofarcparade@gmail.com Phone: (504) 251-5046 The Joan of Arc Project 7330 Sycamore St. New Orleans, LA 70118 This event is family friendly. Postcard from Louisiana. Delfeayo Marsalis & Doreen at Snug Harbor.  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. 

Twelfth Night marks the birth of the late New Orleans icon, Leah Chase. The culinary legend, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 96, was the undisputed Queen of Creole Cooking and a civil rights activist who changed lives over a bowl of gumbo. On this week's show, we spend the hour honoring Leah's talent, achievements, and lasting legacy. We begin with one of our favorite Louisiana Eats moments: a special day we spent with Leah in 2012, when then-Mayor Mitch Landrieu kicked off the official start of Carnival season at Gallier Hall with king cake and a surprise for Leah on her 89th birthday. From there, we look back on Leah's early life in Madisonville, Louisiana. Leah describes growing up on a strawberry farm, and the lessons she learned that shaped the legend she would become. We continue with an oral history from NOLA Life Stories, in which Leah recounts her first experiences working in a café in the French Quarter, as told to Mark Cave of the Historic New Orleans Collection. Next, we arrive at a turning point in Leah's life — the moment she met big band leader Edgar "Dooky" Chase, Jr. Following their marriage, Leah went to work at Dooky's, her in-laws' simple sandwich shop in the Treme. As she began to serve Creole classics like gumbo and Chicken Clemenceau on fine linen, Leah elevated the dining culture for everyone. Leah tells us about her famous Gumbo z'Herbes, a dish she served at her restaurant every Holy Thursday for over 60 years. We also chronicle how Leah rebuilt Dooky Chase's after Hurricane Katrina. Eleven years after the storm, Leah experienced two other monumental life events — the first was her 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the James Beard Foundation. Months later, Leah's husband and partner Edgar "Dooky" Chase — the man who played a key role in her success — passed away at the age of 88. In this final segment, Leah reflects on their relationship and shares her thoughts on death and living a fulfilling life. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Twelfth Night marks the birth of the late New Orleans icon, Leah Chase. The culinary legend, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 96, was the undisputed Queen of Creole Cooking and a civil rights activist who changed lives over a bowl of gumbo. On this week's show, we spend the hour honoring Leah's talent, achievements, and lasting legacy. We begin with one of our favorite Louisiana Eats moments: a special day we spent with Leah in 2012, when then-Mayor Mitch Landrieu kicked off the official start of Carnival season at Gallier Hall with king cake and a surprise for Leah on her 89th birthday. From there, we look back on Leah's early life in Madisonville, Louisiana. Leah describes growing up on a strawberry farm, and the lessons she learned that shaped the legend she would become. We continue with an oral history from NOLA Life Stories, in which Leah recounts her first experiences working in a café in the French Quarter, as told to Mark Cave of the Historic New Orleans Collection. Next, we arrive at a turning point in Leah's life — the moment she met big band leader Edgar "Dooky" Chase, Jr. Following their marriage, Leah went to work at Dooky's, her in-laws' simple sandwich shop in the Treme. As she began to serve Creole classics like gumbo and Chicken Clemenceau on fine linen, Leah elevated the dining culture for everyone. Leah tells us about her famous Gumbo z'Herbes, a dish she served at her restaurant every Holy Thursday for over 60 years. We also chronicle how Leah rebuilt Dooky Chase's after Hurricane Katrina. Eleven years after the storm, Leah experienced two other monumental life events — the first was her 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award from the James Beard Foundation. Months later, Leah's husband and partner Edgar "Dooky" Chase — the man who played a key role in her success — passed away at the age of 88. In this final segment, Leah reflects on their relationship and shares her thoughts on death and living a fulfilling life. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

* The transfer portal has opened. What positions do the Tigers need to address? How active will the Purple and Gold be? * We'll talk with Christian Pendleton from the French Quarter Management District about the various proposals for French Quarter security and how people are feeling.

We talk with Christian Pendleton from the French Quarter Management District about the various proposals for French Quarter security and how people who live and work there are feeling.

* The 2025 regular season is almost over for the Saints. Will they beat the Dirty Birds? How high are you on the Black and Gold for 2026? * What was the big news in 2025 when it comes to coastal restoration? * The anniversary of the Bourbon Street terror attack is almost here.

Today on America in the MorningGovernment Freezes Minnesota Funding It started with a viral video, and has morphed into a multi-government agency investigation into suspected widespread fraud.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that authorities say they are cracking down on abuse at day care centers in Minnesota, and are now freezing federal child care funding statewide, a move that Governor Tim Walz says will defund programs that help people and children.   Body Found During Missing Texas Girl Search The search for a missing Texas teenager appears to have taken an ominous and tragic turn.  Steve Futterman reports that police have found an unidentified body and a handgun in a field just blocks away from the home of Camila Mendoza Olmos, the 19-year-old missing since last week, which comes as another teenage girl in the same area around San Antonio has gone missing.   Times Square Security More than one million people will be in Times Square tonight in the heart of Manhattan to watch the ball drop and usher in 2026.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on wide-ranging security preparations ahead of the New Year's Eve celebration.   Reports CIA Targeted Venezuelan Port CNN is reporting that the Central Intelligence Agency was behind an explosion at a Venezuelan port earlier this month.    Diggs Faces Charges One of football's top star wide receivers is facing criminal charges including strangulation.  Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.   Oracle Of Omaha's Retirement He's 95 years old and he still goes into the office, and still keeps active.  Warren Buffett, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, with the simple investing mantra of “Rule 1 - Never lose money, and Rule 2, never forget rule number one,” is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.  Ed Donahue reports.     Russia's New Claim Russia is claiming without evidence that Ukraine launched an attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residences.  John Stolnis has more from Washington with Russia-Ukraine US diplomacy hanging in the balance.   Alleged Pipe Bomber's Hearing We await a ruling from a magistrate in Washington, DC about whether Brian Cole, Junior should be granted bail as he awaits trial for plating two pipe bombs in the nation's capital on January 5th, 2021, the day before the Capitol riot.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Cemetery's Monument Issue There's international backlash after a World War II U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands close to the borders with Belgium and Germany removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped liberate Europe from the Nazis.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on what led to the outrage where more than 8,000 American soldiers were laid to rest.   New Orleans Preparations It was one year ago that a Muslim man rammed his pickup truck through a crowd in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans during the end of New Year's Eve festivities, leaving 14 people dead and dozens injured.  This year, as the city also prepares to host College Football's Sugar Bowl and prepares for Mardi Gras, there will be added security in the Big Easy.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  In The Hero's Own Words In Sydney, Australia, the hero who tackled a gunman during a mass shooting at a Chanukah celebration spoke exclusively to CBS News about that tragic day at Bondi Beach.  Bob Brown has the story – audio courtesy of CBS News.   Finally   It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks at the Trump-Kennedy Center, with the name at the center of the ire of performers.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

658. Part 2 of our conversation with Scott Tilton. Scott is the Co-Founder and Director of the Nous Foundation, a platform for exchange between Louisiana and the French-speaking world. He lived the past several years in Paris where he worked as a consultant at Ernst & Young France on projects for the European Union, the UN, and the French Government. While in Paris, Scott launched and spearheaded an initiative that saw Louisiana become the first U.S. state to join the International Organization of the Francophonie (La Francophonie). 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 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. George Washington Cable. “Café des Exiles.” An antiquated story-and-a-half Creole cottage sitting right down on the banquette, as do the Choctaw squaws who sell bay and sassafras and life-everlasting, with a high, close board-fence shutting out of view the diminutive garden on the southern side. An ancient willow droops over the roof of round tiles, and partly hides the discolored stucco, which keeps dropping off into the garden as though the old café was stripping for the plunge into oblivion — disrobing for its execution. I see, well up in the angle of the broad side gable, shaded by its rude awning of clapboards, as the eyes of an old dame are shaded by her wrinkled hand, the window of Pauline. Oh for the image of the maiden, were it but for one moment, leaning out of the casement to hang her mocking-bird and looking down into the garden, — where, above the barrier of old boards, I see the top of the fig-tree, the pale green clump of bananas, the tall palmetto with its jagged crown, Pauline's own two orange-trees holding up their hands toward the window, heavy with the promises of autumn; the broad, crimson mass of the many-stemmed oleander, and the crisp boughs of the pomegranate loaded with freckled apples, and with here and there a lingering scarlet blossom. This week in Louisiana history. December 27, 1814. Jackson's men repell a British reconnaissance force near Rodriguez Canal. This week in New Orleans history. Jean Étienne de Boré (December 27, 1741 – February 1, 1820) was the first Mayor of New Orleans. His wife, Marie Marguerite d'Estrehan, came from one of the most prominent families of colonial Louisiana; her father, Jean Baptiste d'Estrehan, was the Royal Treasurer of French Louisiana. Etienne owned a plantation a few miles above the City of New Orleans. There he had originally cultivated indigo. But when this product lost its market as a result of competition from Guatemala, he turned his attention to the manufacture of sugar. On his estate he set up a sugar mill and there, in 1795, had, with the aid of two Cubans, Mendez and Lopez, succeeded in producing the first granulated sugar ever known in the colony, with the result that agriculture was completely revolutionized. He was appointed mayor by Governor William C. C. Claiborne in 1803; he resigned to look after his personal affairs the following year. He died at around 80 years old, and is buried in New Orleans' Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. One of his daughters was the mother of Louisiana historian Charles Gayarré. This week in Louisiana. New Year's Eve in New Orleans French Quarter     There's no better time or place to welcome 2025 than New Orleans. Ring in the New Year with a spectacular free concert and fireworks display along the Mississippi River, while celebrations pulse through the French Quarter and downtown. Join us for beloved traditions like the Allstate Sugar Bowl parade and championship game on New Year's Day. With excellent hotel rates still available and endless ways to celebrate – from elegant dinners to live music venues to family-friendly events – now is the moment to plan your unforgettable New Year's Eve in the Crescent City. See below for even more ways to celebrate. Postcards from Louisiana. Tyler Thompson Band on Frenchmen Street.  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. 

* We'll continue to look back on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, and we'll talk with Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple about how things have gone * We'll spend some time with Councilmember Freddie King about the abandoned DeGaulle Manor in Algiers, French Quarter security, and more

We'll spend some time with Councilmember Freddie King about the abandoned DeGaulle Manor in Algiers, French Quarter security, and more

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, PSAC, and the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council.Alright, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! So, about 8 weeks ago I started in on a book, and I could NOT put it down. What makes “The Coutts Diaries: Power, Politics and Pierre Trudeau” so compelling, is that it is what it says it is ... a written diary of exactly what when on in the backrooms of power during most of Pierre Trudeau's 15 years as Prime Minister. It's not conjecture. It's not speculation. It's the record. Meticulously transcribed – candid detail by candid detail – by Trudeau's Principal Secretary, Jim Coutts, one of the most powerful men in Canada, in his private diary.Today on the pod, the man who breathed life into those diaries over 40 years after the last entry, editing it all into one astonishing volume. Author and journalist: Ron Graham.Ron is a multi-award winner and the man responsible for one of my favourite books on Canadian politics, “One-Eyed Kings”. Other notable works are “The French Quarter” and “The Last Act: Pierre Trudeau, the Gang of Eight, and the Fight for Canada.” He also edited “Straight from the Heart and My Years as Prime Minister, the memoirs of Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien”.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

We're diving head-first into another wildly fun round of Resort Wars, and this time the battle is big, bold, and packed with classic Disney history. We're putting Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort into the ring, and trust us… this showdown is a monorail-line heavyweight match. If you've been following our Resort Wars journey, you know we've taken on some iconic battles — Pop vs. Art of Animation, Riverside vs. French Quarter, Grand Flo vs. Riviera, and more. But there's something special about comparing two Opening Day Resorts that have shaped Walt Disney World since 1971. These places aren't just hotels… they're pieces of Disney history.On Team Polynesian, you've got tropical vibes, tiki torches, beachside sunsets, and DOLE Whip on demand. On Team Contemporary, you've got sleek mid-century magic, the monorail gliding through the Grand Canyon Concourse, the iconic Mary Blair mural, and the best walk to Magic Kingdom on property.We break down theming, rooms, dining, transportation, amenities, and value — and of course, we leave Listener Intel and the final verdict to YOU.So grab your Mickey ears, hop on the monorail, and tune in as we decide which Opening Day legend takes home the crown in this edition of Resort Wars!

This week, the Krewe is joined by Loretta Scott (aka KemushiChan on YouTube Channel) for a personal, insightful, and often funny look at what it's like raising kids in Japan as an American parent. We dig into birth experiences, cultural differences from the U.S., unexpected parenting moments, and tips for families living in or visiting Japan. Curious about family life abroad or considering a trip to Japan with the munchkins? This episode is packed with helpful insight just for you!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Loretta on InstagramKemushiChan YouTube Channel------ Past Language Learning Episodes ------Inside Japanese Language Schools ft. Langston Hill (S6E3)Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

We're cracking open another round of our Listener Q&A series, where your questions take center stage and we get to time-travel, daydream, debate, and laugh our way through the wild world of Walt Disney World. From Back to the Future-style time hopping to EPCOT engineering, this one covers a little bit of everything—so buckle up, because the flux capacitor is… well, metaphorically humming.We kick things off with a big one: If you had one day to time travel to any Disney park in history, where and when are you landing? Parade nostalgia, extinct attractions, retro vibes—nothing is off the table.Then, we get delightfully nerdy as we design a brand-new World Showcase Lagoon attraction and pitch a fresh Skyliner route that Imagineering will probably ignore but shouldn't. Over on Twitter, we tackle what kind of perk could actually convince us to buy direct DVC—and yes, we get honest. Instagram brought the planning heat: Pop Century vs. French Quarter for a June family trip, Skyliner convenience vs. resort charm, and how to tackle Fourth of July fireworks across a three-night celebration.Plus, we wrap up with a festive bite of holiday goodness as we spotlight Columbia Harbour House's Gingerbread Cake—because every Q&A needs a little sugar. Tune in, laugh along, and keep those questions coming!

Darkness Radio Presents: Haunted French Quarter Hotels with Paranormal Investigator/Author, Nicole Beauchamp! The French Quarter is the bustling center of the heart of the south known as New Orleans! And, within that center are some of the most gorgeous, and nefarious hotels in the history of that famous city! Paranormal Investigator Investigator/Author Nicole Beauchamp has compiled the intriguing, chilling, stomach churning, enlightening, and even charming haunted stories from this historic section of this beautiful city in her exciting book, "Haunted French Quarter Hotels"! On Today's show, Nicole shares personal stories of trips to New Orleans with her family, and her Father's heroic work during Hurricane Katrina.  We delve into the haunted histories of such legendary properties as the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, and the Hotel Monteleone and the haunted legends behind these famous hotels! Get your copy of "Haunted French Quarter Hotels" here:  https://bit.ly/3JVRzG0    Get to know Nicole on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/authornicolebeauchamp/ on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/authornicolebeauchamp/?hl=en Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #nicolebeauchamp #hauntedfrenchquarterhotels #neworleans #frenchquarter #voodoo #paranormalinvestigaton #ghosthunters #ghosts  #spirits  #spectres #hauntings #hauntedhouses #hauntedhotels #bourbonorleanshotel #stlouishotel #omniroyalorleanshotel #hotelmonteleone #slaves #slavetrade #suicide #murder #cannibalism #zackbowen #innispatterson #emilie #tarot  #ouija  #neardeatheexperience 

Join Mike and Pam today as we answer your listener questions! Today we discuss thoughts on the current state of entertainment around Disney's Boardwalk as we answer a question about how best to get home to French Quarter from a late-night at Atlantic Dance Hall! We also get a great question about spectating for the Walt Disney World Marathon and using the runDisney buses, (plus best signs we have seen on the course!), talk about tips for 4th of July and staying at Disney's Yacht Club Resort and much more! 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!

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, October 19, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  The callers were on-file tonight as we heard about a great trip from Charles from Louisiana who stayed at the Riviera, attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, had some great meals, and more!  Justin also called in to share his tips on staying at Port Orleans French Quarter, talked about great dining and drinks at The Boathouse, Jock Lindsay's, and more!  Listener Shelly from Rhode Island also called in to ask about her very first runDisney experience, which will happen this weekend at the Wine & Dine 5K!  This and more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Grab a beer and join us tonight as we cover the story of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall! We'll start with how they met in the French Quarter in the chaos after Hurricane Katrina and became small media figures for staying behind when everyone else fled. Then we'll dig into how their lives unraveled over the next year. The drinking, the fights, the PTSD, and the growing hostility behind closed doors. Finally, we'll break down the events of October 2006, when Zack killed Addie, left a detailed confession, and ended his own life days later. https://www.necronomipod.com https://www.patreon.com/necronomipod Sponsored by BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/necro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan starts off the week in Chicago, in the suburbs. We will explore the very well documented legend of the Big Muddy Monster. Did a variety of people see some sort of big, terrifying, bipedal cryptid in a swamp back in 1973? And have people been intermittently been seeing it since? Then we head to our favorite city in America, New Orleans. We explore a less documented legend - the legend of the Carter Brothers? Did a pair of vampires get arrested for murder back in 1932? And following their executions, are they still feasting on human blood in the French Quarter? Lynze is taking us to New Orleans as well, in a tale about a nanny and a harrowing experience she had. Wrapping up this weeks show, Lynze takes us to Pennsylvania for a possible interrupted satanic ritual. Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp 2026: We are so excited to be hosting the 4th Annual Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp again in 2026! That's right, we will be back in action next year! Here's what you need to know right now! All of this info can be found badmagicproductions.comWHEN: SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2026 WHERE: SAME PLACE! EQUINUNK, PATIX: Tickets are going on sale on MONDAY, SEPT. 22nd, 2025 at 12 noon PT.New next year is upgraded private housing! The camp basically built a mini hotel. There are 90 private rooms available. All of them are en-suites AKA (private bathroom!). The private rooms always sell out so be ready to punch in your info and lock it down!  Over the coming weeks and months, we will reveal to you the theme the entertainment for camp, the limited edition merch and more! Gather all the info you need at badmagicproductions.com Then head back over to badmagicproductions.com NEXT WEEK on MONDAY SEPT 22ND AT 12 NOON PT to get your brand new private room and your tickets! If you are looking for the inside scoop on camp, join our Facebook group for camp! Search for Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp. Everyone there is a veteran and can offer guidance!Do you want to get all of our episodes a WEEK early, ad free? Want to help us support amazing charities? Join us on Patreon!Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTWebsite: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.