Podcasts about Lake Pontchartrain

Have you seen a manatee in Lake Pontchartrain? Then Audubon wants to hear from you. We talk with Gabriela Harlamert with Audubon Aquarium Rescue about their efforts to find a manatee that's been spotted in the lake and how common it is for them to show up around here

* We talk to Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission about former NYPD commissioner William Bratton coming in for a security review and about some of the criticism of NOPD and Anne Kirkpatrick * Have you seen a manatee in Lake Pontchartrain? Then Audubon wants to hear from you. We talk with Gabriela Harlamert with Audubon Aquarium Rescue about their efforts to find a manatee that's been spotted in the lake and how common it is for them to show up around here

Don is joined by Mike Gallo, of AAofLA.com, to tell us about what you should be aware of if you are looking to launch around the lakes and bayous of Louisiana's coastal waters, Lake Pontchartrain has been a huge surprise for saltwater fishermen in 2024... but why?

Don and Cheri open up the 2nd hour hearing from our listeners and their votes on our Bad Boy of the Year with one case looking to run away with it, Mike Gallo helps us figure out why Lake Pontchartrain has been such a wonderful surprise to saltwater fishermen this year, Eric Muhoberac details the upcoming calendar of events for the BCKFC and how you can join the club, we reconvene with Cheri to go over the the nominees for Bad Boy of the Year, and Ryan Lambert tells us all about hunting Rails for with a guy from Idaho before we close out the year with our premiere winner, your pick of the Bad Boy of the Year!

On today's show, Don and Cheri welcome you into our end of the year extravaganza where we look ahead to 2025 and what we would like to see before diving into some field reports like Glen Sanchez filling in for Robbie Campo, sounds off on the latest around the St. Bernard area. After, we give the rundown of the baddest of the bunch of Bad Boys we've had throughout 2024 before closing out the first hour with Daryl Carpenter telling us all about what you can catch around Grand Isle before the end of the year. Later on, we hear from Mike Gallo about the resurgence of Lake Pontchartrain for fishermen across SE Louisiana, Eric Muhoberac details the BCKFC 2025 calendar events for the first few weeks of the year, and Ryan Lambert tells us all about hunting Rails and making sure you are prepared for wet, rainy weather when out on the water before finishing the show (and the year) with our winner, voted by you, for the Baddest Bad Boy of the Outdoors for 2024!

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Don is joined by Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to discuss some hunting out west in Texas with Mike on a trip spending times with friends and clients, but back home how has the fishing been around Bayou Bienvenue, fishing along the bridges on Lake Pontchartrain, and if Mike ever uses fish scents or similar products.

On today's show, Don sets the stage before heading to the reports from our guest and field operators with Robbie Campo hearing Snooks are hanging around his place, a prestigous Duck call competition goes on during today's show and Don tells the story of Ben Lilly, one of the craziest hunters to ever grace Louisiana, and Daryl Carpenter sounds off on why we could see some restrictions on Sheepshead in the future. Later on, Don continues fieldling reports from the likes of Mike Gallo discussing what and where you can find decent catches across the bridges of Lake Pontchartrain, Brendan Bayard covers changes coming to the Minimalist Challenge, a Bad Boy Black Bear hunter, Ryan Lambert tells us all about Mexico and Duck hunting pass the border, and Blake Soileau recaps his first split of the Duck season and details how the second split has been.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam deliver a packed show, starting with U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who discusses the importance of Social Security, the stakes for Republicans in keeping the House majority, and more. Next, media insider Ken LaCorte gives a behind-the-scenes look at newsrooms on election nights—describing it as the media's Super Bowl. Then, women's rights advocate and former NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines joins to discuss Proposition 313, which would enforce life sentences for child sex traffickers in Arizona. Also joining is Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss the Constitution's foundation on compromise and its continued relevance today. Finally, Arizona legislative candidate Michael Way shares insights into his race for Legislative District 15. Don't miss this versatile lineup as they dive into the most pressing issues of this election cycle!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, stretching from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in 2008 after serving in the Louisiana State Legislature from 1996-2008.Scalise served as House Majority Whip from 2014-2018 and as House Minority Whip from 2019-2022, where he was responsible for unifying the Republican Conference as legislation moved through the House of Representatives.For the current 118th Congress, Scalise was elected House Majority Leader by his colleagues, the second highest position in House Republican Leadership.Scalise keeps a pulse on what is happening in communities across the United States and responds accordingly. As Majority Leader, Scalise is responsible for the day-to-day workings of the House of Representatives and helps Republicans communicate their priorities to the American people. By scheduling legislation on the House Floor for a vote and guiding committee chairs on which policies and bills to prioritize, Majority Leader Scalise plays a critical role in setting the House's overall agenda.-Ken LaCorte is a friend of the show and Host of Elephants In Rooms. He writes about censorship, media malfeasance, uncomfortable questions, and honest insight for people curious how the world really works.-Riley Gaines is a leader defending women's single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women's safety, privacy, and equal opportunities.Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she was a 12x All-American swimmer. Riley has made waves for speaking out after tying UPenn's Lia Thomas, a biological male swimmer on the women's team, at the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Women's Swimming & Diving Championships. After Riley directly experienced competing against a man in women's sports, being forced without warning or consent to undress before the fully intact male, and subjected to discrimination by the NCAA, she became one of the most powerful voices to speak out against the injustice, challenging the rules of the NCAA, USA Swimming, International Olympic Committee (IOC), and other governing bodies. Riley now works for the leading women's organization making real and lasting change, legally defining ‘woman,' protecting Title IX, and defending women's rights to single-sex spaces and equal opportunities. She has traveled the country speaking and has testified before the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and countless state legislatures.-Yuval Levin is the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. The founder and editor of National Affairs, he is also a senior editor at The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer at New York Times.-Michael Way is running for the Arizona House to represent Legislative District 15. Learn more here: https://www.michaelwayforaz.com Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Reading and interpreting Genesis 15. Chapter made no sense and had some genealogy information that didn't appear to mean much. Discussed water skiing accident on Lake Pontchartrain on this date in 1984. Touched lightly on some format experiments like the intro music on this episode. Briefly touched on Iran rocket attack on Israel and the death of the great actor John Amos from Good Times.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review!!! Follow @SoNatPodcast on ⁠Facebook⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠! Visit our website at ⁠https://lucec.loyno.edu/so-nat-podcast ⁠ Did you know that bull sharks have been found in rivers 1,800 miles away from the ocean? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Martin O'Connell, a scientist who has extensively researched sharks and other marine species. We dive into the history of bull shark encounters in Lake Pontchartrain and other estuarine areas. We also explore WHY these sharks come into the lake, their role as an apex predator, and our own feelings about swimming in the same bodies of water with these fascinating creatures.  Do you have any more questions about nature? Message us on social media or email us at ⁠sonatpodcast@gmail.com⁠ and we will answer you! Hosts: Dr. Robert Thomas and Dr. Aimée Thomas Produced by Emma Reid   Intro Music composition by Hunter Wainwright

Less than an hour's drive from New Orleans' French Quarter, Baton Rouge, and Mississippi's Gulf Coast is Lake Pontchartrain's Northshore. The charming towns of Madisonville, Mandeville, and Abita Springs are filled with hospitality and delicious dining opportunities. On this week's show, we cross the Causeway to visit our Northshore neighbors. We begin at the Covington Farmers Market, which is widely considered to be one of the best markets in the state. We hear from market founder Bo Gallup and a pair of indomitable sisters – Jan Biggs and Ann McKenzie Mellon – who have kept the market rolling for decades. Then, we go just a handful of blocks over to Covington's main drag, where Torre and David Solazzo's Del Porto Ristorante and their casual gastropub, The Greyhound, are bringing big, new flavors to the city's diners. Finally, we head a bit further north to the rural town of Bush, Louisiana, where Ross McKnight and his family have cracked the code on true, American-made foie gras at Backwater Farmstead. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Less than an hour's drive from New Orleans' French Quarter, Baton Rouge, and Mississippi's Gulf Coast is Lake Pontchartrain's Northshore. The charming towns of Madisonville, Mandeville, and Abita Springs are filled with hospitality and delicious dining opportunities. On this week's show, we cross the Causeway to visit our Northshore neighbors. We begin at the Covington Farmers Market, which is widely considered to be one of the best markets in the state. We hear from market founder Bo Gallup and a pair of indomitable sisters – Jan Biggs and Ann McKenzie Mellon – who have kept the market rolling for decades. Then, we go just a handful of blocks over to Covington's main drag, where Torre and David Solazzo's Del Porto Ristorante and their casual gastropub, The Greyhound, are bringing big, new flavors to the city's diners. Finally, we head a bit further north to the rural town of Bush, Louisiana, where Ross McKnight and his family have cracked the code on true, American-made foie gras at Backwater Farmstead. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

586. Part 2 of our most recent conversation with Ed Branley, also known as the NOLA History Guy. "The clanging of a streetcar's bell conjures images of a time when street railways were a normal part of life in the city. Historic Canal Street represents the common ground between old and new with buses driving alongside steel rails and electric wires that once guided streetcars.  New Orleans was one of the first cities to embrace street railways, and the city's love affair with streetcars has never ceased. New Orleans: The Canal Streetcar Line showcases photographs, diagrams, and maps that detail the rail line from its origin and golden years, its decline and disappearance for almost 40 years, and its return to operation. From the French Quarter to the cemeteries, the Canal Line ran through the heart of the city and linked the Creole Faubourgs with the new neighborhoods that stretched to Lake Pontchartrain" (Hickory Stick Bookshop). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today!  This week in Louisiana history. August 10, 1936. Highest temperature ever recorded in Louisiana, Plain Dealing, 114 degrees. This week in New Orleans history. August 3, 1974. "Lady Marmalade" by the group Labelle was written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, and produced by Allen Toussaint and Vicki Wickham. It was released on August 3, 1974 as the first single from the album Nightbirds. This week in Louisiana. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park 1500 Poverty Point Parkway Delhi, LA 71232 United States 318-878-7536 1-800-474-0392 Email: povertypointres@crt.la.gov Hours of Operation 6 a.m. — 10 p.m. Admission/Entrance Fees $3 per person Free for seniors (62 & older) Free for children (3 & under) Postcards from Louisiana. Dirty Rotten Vipers at 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. 

Tommy talks with Kristi Trail, executive director of Pontchartrain Conservancy

A developer on the Northshore wants to build a handful of homes on new land along Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville. We hear from him and from a Mandeville councilmember who's opposed to the project.

Who could Kamala Harris pick as her VP candidate? How we've improved the water quality in Lake Pontchartrain over the years A developer wants to build on new land in Mandeville. Listen to his plan...and why some are objecting to it So much of your information is out there online for bad actors

583. Part 1 of our most recent conversation with Ed Branley, also known as the NOLA History Guy. "The clanging of a streetcar's bell conjures images of a time when street railways were a normal part of life in the city. Historic Canal Street represents the common ground between old and new with buses driving alongside steel rails and electric wires that once guided streetcars. New Orleans was one of the first cities to embrace street railways, and the city's love affair with streetcars has never ceased. New Orleans: The Canal Streetcar Line showcases photographs, diagrams, and maps that detail the rail line from its origin and golden years, its decline and disappearance for almost 40 years, and its return to operation. From the French Quarter to the cemeteries, the Canal Line ran through the heart of the city and linked the Creole Faubourgs with the new neighborhoods that stretched to Lake Pontchartrain" (Hickory Stick Bookshop).     "A former High School History teacher turned computer consultant and trainer, Branley was born just north of Boston, MA, in 1958. His family moved to New Orleans when he was two, and he's called metro NOLA home ever since. Educated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart at Brother Martin High School in Gentilly (Class of 1976), he also holds a B.A. in Secondary Education from the University of New Orleans (Class of 1980). Branley taught at Redeemer High School before opening his own computer consulting business. He continues to teach, primarily in the computer specialty of Storage Area Networking." An avid fan of streetcar and public bus transportation, Branley's first book New Orleans, the Canal Streetcar Line, won critical acclaim across the city (Amazon). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. July 20 1661 Piere LeMoyne Iberville born This week in New Orleans history. July 21, 1967. The Green Bridge (the unofficial local name of the Paris Road Bridge) carrying Louisiana Highway 47 across the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet between St. Bernard Parish and New Orleans opened on July 21, 1967. The bridge replaced the Paris Road pontoon bridge. The name "the Green Bridge" came from it originally being painted green. About 1980 it was repainted brown, and more recently grey, but locals continued referring to it as "the green bridge". (Wiki) This week in Louisiana. 13th Annual Bayou BBQ Bash Event Dates: July 26th-27th, 2024 Presented by the Morgan City Marine Corps League The annual Bayou BBQ Bash is a BCA Sanctioned State Championship BBQ Competition held rain or shine in Morgan City, LA each July. Thursday, July 25, 2024 Meet the cooks and enjoy the unveiling of LA Shrimp & petroleum Festival Poster  Holiday Inn Express   5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024 BBQ Bash will be under the U.S. 90 Bridge in Morgan City.  There will be food vendors, arts, and crafts from 4 p.m. -9:30 p.m., and live music by Cliff Hillebran from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024 There will be arts & crafts and food vendors at 10 a.m., DJ from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., and live music by South 70 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come join and enjoy some food anytime. For more information, please contact Bill at (985) 384-3446 (985) 372-8880 email at wgoessl@hotmail.com. Postcards from Louisiana. Cajun Band on Royal 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. 

In the 2nd hour, Don opens up by hearing about some fishing stories of ole involving fishermen and their Dads before hearing from Mike Gallo already up and at 'em on Lake Pontchartrain discussing how next week might look like with the new Redfish regulations, Brendan Bayard discusses some hot spots for paddlers across the coast, a Bad Boys Story showcasing another instance of competition fraud, Ryan Lambert discusses some new revelations in our upcoming Duck season, and we hear from our latest Tigers in the Wild star, LSU Defensive Tackle, Preston Hickey, on a trip he and his Dad took with Don!

Don calls up Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com who is already out on Lake Pontchartrain looking to discuss what he is catching already, what makes Chefs Pass a good area for White Trout, the bait that is doing well at the moment, and his thoughts on the Redfish regulations coming down the line next week. 

As this year's hurricane season ramps up, we go to New Orleans for a kind of biblical reckoning. A story of science and prayer, with a cast of improbable partners—environmental architects and nuns—coming together to create a vision for living with water in New Orleans. Mirabeau Water Garden, one of the largest urban wetlands in the country designed to educate, inspire and to save its neighborhood from flooding.New Orleans. Surrounded by The Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, besieged by hurricanes and tropical storms, permeated with man made canals, levees, pumping stations …. Water is a deep and controversial issue in New Orleans. What to do with it? Where to put it? How to get rid of it? How to live with it?David Waggonner, of Waggonner & Ball architecture and environment firm has been thinking and dreaming about these questions for years. One of the primary architects behind the Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, David envisions floating streets, pervious pavement, planting bioswales—“living with water” rather than pushing it down and pumping it out.In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina the Sisters of Saint Joseph convent in New Orleans was under eight feet of water. A year later, on a clear blue day, the building was struck by lightning. The Sisters prayed for a sign. And in walked David Waggonner with a vision.The Mirabeau Water Garden will become one of the largest urban wetlands in the country and a campus for water research and environmental education, demonstrating best practices for construction and urban water management in the city's lowest-lying and most vulnerable neighborhoods.The 25-acre parcel was donated to the City of New Orleans by the Sisters of Saint Joseph on condition that it be used to enhance and protect the neighborhood to “evoke a huge systemic shift in the way humans relate with water and land.”Produced by The Kitchen Sisters (Nikki Silva & Davia Nelson) with Nathan Dalton & Brandi Howell. For more stories and information visit kitchensisters.org

In the 2nd half, Don discusses the Red Snapper season opening across the South this past week, the LA CCA STAR Tourney opening up this weekend, and what changes we might expect this year. Mike Gallo sounds off on his Memorial Day plans along Lake Pontchartrain and how the Biloxi Marsh is looking this time of year, Eric Muhoberac tells us about how kayakers need to start looking towards Mississippi for some great fishing holes, a Bad Boys story about fishing fraudster, and Sam Hopper, the head honcho himself, Director of the Louisiana CCA STAR rodeo as they enter their 30th year with $750k in prizes!

Mike Gallo, of AAofLA.com, is over at Lake Pontchartrain to discuss his plans ahead of this Memorial Day weekend, how clear the water is this time of year in the Biloxi Marsh, as well as a few other fishing holes that Mike recommends, and where the boats are congregating at around the Lake?

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke chats with Bruce Lowe, a collector of Louisiana and teal decoys. They delve into Bruce's introduction to hunting and the outdoors, sharing how he got started waterfowl hunting. Bruce also shares how he got into collection and why both Louisiana and teal decoys are important to him. Tune in to her more about Bruce's passion for the outdoors and vintage decoys.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Just a few hours until the Eco Expo opens in Mobile later today and Don tells the story of his Mother's Day fishing trip with his Mom and Theophile before diving back into reports along the windy Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, a couple of good paddling spots away from the windy weather, a Bad Boy story that goes to show the lengths people will go to curb the law, our "Plastic Man" talks about how the catch won't slow down which could spell trouble this summer, and finally, LSU Volleyball star, Jade Demps, steps off the court and into the wild for a crawfish hunting trip that left her wondering if maybe crayfishing was her true calling?

Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com joins us to discuss the oddest fishing sandwich he's ever seen, windy weather fishing along the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, trolling fishing reports, and interior fishing this past week as the water levels climbed back to normal which brought back a flurry of fish, and Mike's Mother's Day plans for his Mom!

Mr. Born-on-the-Bayou Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com joins us to talk about the 10-minute rule while looking for a good spot, what type of Catfish Mike has seen in Lake Pontchartrain, and how do you fish around those platforms in Lake Borgne?

This week, Brianne offers a substitute hot take, birds do not respond to polite requests, hitting record has detrimental consequences, we manifest sexy spreadsheets, the truth comes out about Melanie's dad, we look for a fun place to meet our ends together in Tennessee, and soon the Sleepytime Bear will crawl from the earth screaming, just like a cicada.Content warnings: drowning deaths and discussion during disaster relief about later term pregnancy loss and grief.

In the 2nd half, Don dives into some of this fantastic weather ahead of us, finding the sweet spots along the beach for Speckled Trout and others, Mike Gallo drops by to recap recent storm damage around Slidell, and if any crabbing info is coming out of Lake Pontchartrain. We also hear from Eric Muhoberac on Paddle Palooza, as well as an event over at Massey's this upcoming week, a Bad Boys story that has even conspiracy theorists confused, our "Plastic Man" is entertaining the idea of becoming a bird watching live bait user, and Sammy Romano of Chag's Sporting Goods joins us to discuss their big tent sale coming up next weekend and everything in store!

Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to discuss this damage from tornadoes from this past weeks storms, if fish are in danger during a tornado, some Redfish are on the menu in the Biloxi Marsh this weekend for Mike and his guests, and is there any crabbing info coming out of Lake Pontchartrain?

When people talk about their business, there are a number of sentences that raise the red flag of skepticism. “Let me explain this as simply as I can” usually means you walk away scratching your head saying “Wait, what?” “Nobody's ever done anything like this” is typically the precursor to a business pitch you've already heard twice this month. And then there's this one – “I'm not in it for the money.” Pretty much every business is revenue-based, so, despite a passion-first perspective, it's almost impossible to have a business and not find yourself compelled to be in it for the money. So, it's a pleasure to introduce you to two people both involved in tech-driven businesses who are both, genuinely, not in it for the money. Jim O'Connell was a geophysicist working for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico till 2016 when he retired. That's when he became “Captain Jim.” Today, Captain Jim uses his 52 foot long sailboat, Satori, to take folks out on Lake Pontchartrain for a 3 hour sail from his mooring in Madisonville. Captain Jim says Satori is the only commercial sailboat in New Orleans. His customers get aboard by means of an app called Get My Boat. Get My Boat bill themselves as the world's largest boat rental and water experience marketplace, with over 150,000 listings in 184 countries. It's kind of a combination of Uber and AirB'n'B, for boats. Joshua Smith is a Library Associate at Algiers Regional Library on the Westbank; a branch of  New Orleans Public Library. So, right there, you can be pretty confident Joshua isn't looking to get rich. But he could. Because Joshua is also the creator of a music streaming platform. It's called Crescent City Sounds. Basically, it's like Spotify – it streams music. The difference is, all the music it streams is exclusively by New Orleans artists. Masterminding and creating a music streaming service sounds like something with a lot of profit potential. But, if this does make a lot of money, Joshua's not going to see it. Crescent City Sounds might be his brainchild, but he designed and operates it for the benefit of New Orleans musicians and New Orleans Public Library. In most conversations about business, the unspoken assumption is, the more money your business makes the more successful it is. And the more successful a business, the greater the accolades heaped on the person or people behind it. It's unusual and refreshing to meet people like Jim and Joshua who are not just giving lip-service to an alternative perspective, but who genuinely have goals beyond our usual definitions of success. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at NOLA Pizza in the NOLA Brewing Taproom. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don is joined by Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to talk about the Ides of March and what that means for fishermen, if the Rigolets area will soon be filled with submerged grass, figuring out lure presentation for fishing on Lake Pontchartrain, and what bait colors have been working best for him?

Don is joined by Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to cover Mike's jig of choice, where you can find some decent catches this weekend as the weather is perfect for fishing around Pearl River and Lake Pontchartrain, and if we continue to have nice fishing weather ahead of us this Spring?

It's Carnival time in New Orleans! But the Big Easy isn't the only place people are celebrating. Just across Lake Pontchartrain sits St. Tammany Parish, a combination of bedroom communities and small towns that embrace nature and a laid-back existence. There, folks in towns such as Slidell, Mandeville, and Madisonville have developed their own unique forms of Mardi Gras merriment. On this week's show, we hear from three of those revelers. We kick things off with Charlotte Collins, who tells us the story of Mona Lisa and MoonPie, the oldest walking parade krewe in the City of Slidell. In 1984, she co-founded the krewe with a mission "to promote the arts, Olde Towne Slidell, and good humor." Their signature throws are MoonPies – the Chattanooga-made treats – which are tossed by the tens of thousands to eager parade-goers each year. Then, Tina Rhinehart talks about the Mande Milkshakers, the Northshore's first all-women marching group. Hailing from the West Tammany town of Mandeville, the adult dance team boasts more than 80 members who dress as mid-century housewives as they strut their stuff in parades on both sides of the lake. Finally, Bonnie Dennis gives us the lowdown on St. Tammany's floating procession, the Krewe of Tchefuncte. For half a century, their flotilla of fun has been making its way along the Tchefuncte River, celebrating the Carnival season, as well as the rich natural resources of St. Tammany Parish. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

It's Carnival time in New Orleans! But the Big Easy isn't the only place people are celebrating. Just across Lake Pontchartrain sits St. Tammany Parish, a combination of bedroom communities and small towns that embrace nature and a laid-back existence. There, folks in towns such as Slidell, Mandeville, and Madisonville have developed their own unique forms of Mardi Gras merriment. On this week's show, we hear from three of those revelers. We kick things off with Charlotte Collins, who tells us the story of Mona Lisa and MoonPie, the oldest walking parade krewe in the City of Slidell. In 1984, she co-founded the krewe with a mission "to promote the arts, Olde Towne Slidell, and good humor." Their signature throws are MoonPies – the Chattanooga-made treats – which are tossed by the tens of thousands to eager parade-goers each year. Then, Tina Rhinehart talks about the Mande Milkshakers, the Northshore's first all-women marching group. Hailing from the West Tammany town of Mandeville, the adult dance team boasts more than 80 members who dress as mid-century housewives as they strut their stuff in parades on both sides of the lake. Finally, Bonnie Dennis gives us the lowdown on St. Tammany's floating procession, the Krewe of Tchefuncte. For half a century, their flotilla of fun has been making its way along the Tchefuncte River, celebrating the Carnival season, as well as the rich natural resources of St. Tammany Parish. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

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Louisiana Northshore is a renowned travel destination known for its culinary delights and outdoor adventures. Discover upscale dining experiences, soft adventures, and exciting outdoor activities such as swamp tours, biking the Tammany Trace, and sailing in Mandeville. Only 45 minutes from New Orleans, The Northshore is an easy Louisiana getaway for solo travelers, couples, and families. Get inspired and start planning your next trip! Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/things-to-do-on-northshore/ Many thanks to Visit The Northshore for partnering with me on this podcast episode. Visit The Northshore is a phenomenal resource for travelers planning their next Louisiana getaway. Discover things to do, places to eat like a local, and events happening all year round.    Connect With Danielle Desir Corbett  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/financiallysavvytravelers  Website: www.thoughtcard.com  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir   Other Content You'll Enjoy Things To Do in Houma, Louisiana (blog post)  Historical Attractions in Clarksville, Tennessee - Episode 145 Things To Do in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee - Episode 146    Read My Books:  We Are Financially Savvy Travelers  Affording Travel: Saving Strategies For Financially Savvy Travelers Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure    Work With Me: Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

If you'd been living in the 1800's you might have found yourself sitting at a lunch table asking your friends, “What are y'all talking about? What is “tennis”?” Today you're more likely to ask, “What is pickleball?” Pickleball Like tennis, pickleball is played on a court with a net. The ball is a kind of wiffleball. And instead of a racket, a pickleball bat looks like a big ping-pong bat. Pickleball is, reportedly, the world's fastest growing sport. In 2021 there were 5 million players. By 2023 there were over 36 million. It's growing about 300% a year. Here in New Orleans, you can play pickleball at The Exchange Pickleball and Bar. Yes, because it's New Orleans, it's a sports complex with a bar. The Exchange - off of Tchoupitoulas Street, near Walmart - is a $3m development that opened in August 2023. And, like pickleball itself, it was an instant success. The developer and owner of The Exchange Pickleball and Bar is Renee Melchiode. Sailing Sailing started out as a means of survival. To get to where the fish are. Or to migrate to other lands. Now, like pickleball, sailing is a pastime. But getting out onto the ocean, or even Lake Pontchartrain, requires a financial commitment greater than a couple of pickleball bats. Judging by the number of boats at South Shore Harbor Marina and The Southern Yacht Club, there are plenty of New Orleanians with enough discretionary income to get themselves out on the water.  Walking around these moorings you might wonder, “Where do all these boats come from?” One answer to that question is Murray Yacht Sales. The boat brokerage was founded in 1974 by Tim Murray. Tim's son, Stanton, took over the business in the early 1990's, and today Murray Yacht Sales has brokerages in New Orleans, Houston, and St Petersburg Florida. Beyond New Orleans, Murray Yacht Sales' brokers, boats and clients are scattered across the Gulf South, in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. PIckleball Sailing if you'll excuse the irony, it's generally unwise to make generalizations. Especially about people. But it's probably safe to bet that almost everybody reading this has either just put their phone down, is just about to pick it up, or maybe you have it in your hand right now. There's something liberating about an activity that gets us away from our screens,  puts us firmly in the real world, and requires a combination of 100% physical exertion and mental focus. Although they're very different, sailing and pickleball are both in this category. We can thank Renee for going out on a limb and taking a serious financial risk to bring the fun of pickleball to New Orleans, and in a lifetime dedicated to sailing Stanton's business continues to be a gateway to joy for countless thousands, in New Orleans and across the Gulf South. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at NOLA Pizza in the NOLA Brewing Taproom. You can find photos from this show at itsneworleans.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than an hour's drive from New Orleans' French Quarter, Baton Rouge, and Mississippi's Gulf Coast is Lake Pontchartrain's Northshore. The charming towns of Madisonville, Mandeville, and Abita Springs are filled with hospitality and delicious dining opportunities. On this week's show, we cross the Causeway to visit our Northshore neighbors. We begin at the Covington Farmers Market, which is widely considered to be one of the best markets in the state. We hear from market founder Bo Gallup and a pair of indomitable sisters – Jan Biggs and Ann McKenzie Mellon – who have kept the market rolling for decades. Then, we go just a handful of blocks over to Covington's main drag, where Torre and David Solazzo's Del Porto Ristorante and their casual gastropub, The Greyhound, are bringing big, new flavors to the city's diners. Finally, we head a bit further north to the rural town of Bush, Louisiana, where Ross McKnight and his family have cracked the code on true, American-made foie gras at Backwater Farmstead. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Our environment is facing a new challenge: microplastics. A lot of this material is found in our waterways, and researchers are working hard at identifying where they come from and how we can mitigate this problem before it gets worse. Dr. Brady K. Skaggs, Jr. is the Water Quality Program Director for The Pontchartrain Conservancy. Growing up as a swimmer, Dr. Skaggs has always had a connection with water. This passion developed into his working with The Pontchartrain Conservancy with a goal of making waterways better and cleaner for people who live around Lake Pontchartrain. In this episode, Dr. Skaggs talks about: His role at The Pontchartrain Conservancy. The importance of improving waterways for future generations. How microplastics are revealing themselves in nature, and what The Pontchartrain Conservancy is doing to combat them.  How microplastics are introduced into the environment. Are you interested in protecting the water quality in your area? Learn more about how you may be able to make a difference in your community by taking advice from this front-line environmental worker! To learn more about Dr. Skaggs and his work with the Pontchartrain Conservancy, visit scienceforourcoast.org. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Episode 180 covers the The Houma bunker raid, of the Schlumberger  Wells Company munitions and arms cache, which took place in the late summer of 1961. Later it was found that  participants  in the raid included  some individuals who were also implicated in the assassination plot related to  President Kennedy.The participants in the raid included David Ferrie, Sergio Aracha Smith, Rancier Blaise Ehlinger, Carlos Quiroga, Layton Martins, Luis Rabel Nunez, Gordon Novel, Novel's wife Marlene Mancuso and Andrew Blackmon, an ex-Marine.The munitions  stored at the compound were thought to have been placed there by the CIA under a contract with Schlumberger and were thought to have originally been designated for use in  a diversionary portion of  the Bay of Pigs, or to be used in the OAS revolt of the French Generals against Charles  DeGaul.  It turns out that they were not used in  either event,  and the CIA made a decision to remove them from the bunker after Schlumberger expressed their unhappiness over the Bay of Pigs outcome. As a result the CIA directed a  group of covert operatives which included David Ferrie to remove the arms cache over a period of several months, in several different trips to Houma. They munitions were distribute to several locations including David Ferrie's apartment,  the New Orleans offices of Guy Bannister at 544 Camp Street, and to the Lake Pontchartrain anti-Castro Cuban training camp owned by William McClaney, which was raided by the FBI in July, 1963.Even as early as 1964, rumors and serious concerns over  the lone gunman theory and the evidence that might contravene it,  were becoming a major concern for the government and the commission. Conspiracy theories were contrary to the government's stated narrative from the very beginning. This  real-life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as  we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and changed the world forever.

Don calls up Mike Gallo from AAofLA.com to discuss his recent Redfish escapades, Mike's theory on where the missing class of Redfish went, what the LA Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries can do to help fix that issue, and what Mike's seen on Lake Pontchartrain this past week.

People who own their own sailboat sometimes describe sailing as, “Like standing in the shower ripping up money.” The point being, not only is a sailboat an expensive item to buy, but sailing is a prohibitively expensive hobby to take part in. Which is unfortunate because the earth's oceans, lakes, and breezes are accessible to everyone and, really, we all ought to be able to enjoy them. That's the guiding principle behind an organization called Community Sailing New Orleans. Community Sailing owns a fleet of 50 boats and uses them to give lessons and make sailing accessible to young people whose economic background would typically preclude them from even considering going sailing.  Community Sailing also has relationships with high school and college sailing clubs, and stages group outings and summer camps. The organization is based at Lake Pontchartrain. They have 3 full time employees, around 15 sailing coaches, and the Executive Director of the operation is Jacob Raymond. When you have a certain number of boats, their collective noun is no longer “fleet” but becomes “Navy.” Typically, a navy is a branch of a country's armed forces that is responsible for conducting military operations at sea. But, as is so often the case, it's different in Louisiana. Here, we have a navy that swings into action after a water-driven disaster. It's The Cajun Navy, a more-or-less ad-hoc collection of boat owners who band together to rescue people trapped by floodwaters. Beyond that waterborne force, there's an allied but separate civilian rescue and recovery force, called The Cajun Navy Ground Force. The founder and CEO of the Cajun Navy Ground Force is Rob Gaudet. The description "Ordinary people doing extraordinary things" refers to individuals who, despite not having any special advantages or resources, are able to achieve remarkable accomplishments through their hard work, perseverance, and dedication. These people are often motivated by a strong desire to make a positive impact on their communities, and are willing to take risks and overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Famous examples include Mahatma Gandhi, who led India to independence through nonviolent resistance; and Rosa Parks, whose dignified defiance helped spark the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things are not always famous, or looking to be. But when we have an opportunity, it's nice to recognize them. Jacob Raymond and Rob Gaudet are definitely both in this category. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at NOLA Pizza in the NOLA Brewing Taproom. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

526. Part 2 of our conversation with John Holland about his work writing comic books. "Die Bold Comics is the home of the words of John Holland and an assortment of fantastic artists. I've been very fortunate over the years to work with some amazing artists. You might recognize the names of some of the artists such as Sam Kieth, the creator of The Maxx, but even the ones you've never heard of are amazing artists and I think you'll agree. The type of comics we create range all over the map as far as genres go. We have science fiction, horror, slice of life, super hero and pretty much any type you can think of. Our comics are for adults as well as kids of all ages. You're sure to find something here that you will like."   This week in Louisiana history. June 8, 1807. Gov. Claiborne fought a duel with Daniel Clark. "At first fire the Governor received Mr. Clark's ball through his right thigh". This week in New Orleans history. The Milneburg Playground, located on Lake Pontchartrain on ground leased to the city by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, opened on June 17, 1911. The 1912 Report of the Playgrounds Commission said that it was "one of the best spots for a playground that there is anywhere in this part of the country." "It is a very beautiful place," the report noted, "and is largely attended by city folks who gather at the resort in the summer months. This week in Louisiana. ESSENCE Festival of Culture® New Orleans June 29, 2023 - July 3, 2023 Recurring daily Location: Location Caesars Superdome Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112 Neighborhood: Neighborhood Arts/Warehouse/Convention District Event Host: Event Host Essence Festival Admission Price: Admission Price Varies More Info: More Info Visit Event Website Postcards from Louisiana. Johnny Armstrong Listen on Google Play. Listen on Google Podcasts. Listen on Spotify. Listen on Stitcher. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X

A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X

A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X

A native son of Louisiana, Cavan was born and raised in New Orleans. Like many guys in his (older) generation, the youngest of 3 sons grew up hunting, fishing, playing sports. The Gen X

In the 2nd hour, Don and his guests discuss House Bill 576 and Redfish legislation, a fishing report from Mike Gallo regarding the Lake Pontchartrain area, Brendan Bayard gives us everything we need to know regarding the Dusk Til Dawn fishing tournament coming, an update on a previous Bad Boy of the Week case, the "Plastic Man" and Don reminisce, Randy Pausina talks to us regarding his "Tag It" program, and more.

In this episode of The Real ResQ, we are joined by Jerry Hoover USCG RS 104.  I was able to spend the first four months of my Rescue Swimmer career with Jerry in Elizabeth City, NC.  Prior to school, while I was an Airman at the shop, Jerry was one of the guys that helped prepare me for Rescue Swimmer School.  We talked about his very first rescue out of New Orleans, which just so happened to be the very first rescue made by a Rescue Swimmer in New Orleans.  This case involved a call out for an overdue boat in Lake Pontchartrain which turned out to be people in the water. Next, we talk about two Air Medals that he earned while he was in the USCG.  The first Air Medal was for Hurricane Floyd relief efforts that affected eastern North Carolina.  His second Air Medal was for his Hurricane Katrina relief in New Orleans.  We finished off our talk with a rescue he wrote about in his book, Brotherhood of the Fin. For Jerry, this was personally his ‘biggest' rescue that he had while he was in the USCG.  This one didn't come with any awards or write-ups, just a tough case that sticks in his memory. Enjoy!    https://therealresq.com/home https://www.facebook.com/therealresq https://www.instagram.com/therealresq   Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ; Breeze-Eastern, https://www.breeze-eastern.com/ Axnes, https://www.axnes.com/ SR3 Rescue Concepts, https://sr3rescueconcepts.com Airwaav, https://airwaav.com/ VersaLifts https://vlifts.com/