Podcasts about Mardi Gras

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Encore. This ship was launched in 2019 and only sailed a couple of months before the cruise industry shutdown. William and his family sailed this seven-night cruise to Southeast Alaska from Seattle.  Richard has cruise news on:  Grand Turk could see cruise ships by the end of 2021  More Carnival Corporation cruise ships returned to service over the weekend  San Francisco reopened to cruise ships this week  Nearly 250,000 guests have sailed Carnival Cruise Line over the past three months  Another cruise line adds a second world cruise Listener Questions:  If you've got a minute could you tell me if the Covid home test for Royal Caribbean can be done anytime during the day/night.  We are heading to Miami 2 days before sailing and need to be at the airport by 9:00 a.m. Thursday (sailing Saturday).  Would be nice if we could use the test kit around 7 a.m. — Carol We are sailing Mardi Gras and have a question about Carnival Kitchen. How much does it cost, what is involved, and how do we make reservations for it? Is this like a chef's table experience? Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. 

For Episode 43 I had yet another opportunity to reconnect with an old friend that I hadn't spoken to in a long time. Dan Butson played guitar for a handful of Rochester area bands from 1995-2002 before moving to New Orleans. We talk about the bands Dan played guitar in (Initial Doubt, Something Sacred, and a few other locals).  He also talks about his experiences living in New Orleans for most of the last two decades. Some of these include selling records to Trent Reznor and performing at Mardi Gras. We also talk about the music scene in New Orleans, hurricanes, wrestling and plenty of other relevant topics. Towards the end of our discussion, Dan talks briefly about someone named Hollise Murphy that passed away recently tragically due to Covid. There was a piece about him on No Echo recently. The link is below. https://www.noecho.net/features/hollise-murphy-new-orleans-hardcore-hero --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enterprise-hardcore-podcast/support

On this episode we hear the latest Little Things from Seth, we then discuss the recent news about Shrek and the Mummy, plus some rumors we've heard, we discuss the recent Holidays and Mardi Gras information and a Rate My Crepe from Nick. Check out all we have to offer. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts  LIBSYN  STITCHER SPOTIFY  Don't forget, if you're booking a trip to Orlando to give our friends at Mouse & Muggle a try. Planning your next trip to Universal Orlando or a Disney destination? Whether you're a mouse or a Muggle, Mouse & Muggle Travel Company can help make your next vacation simply magical! And their services are FREE to you! Just go to mouseandmuggle.com and fill out a no-obligation quote request to get started. Also go and give our podcast partners, The Theme Park Duo a listen, for all your West Coast info FOLLOW US ON :  FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER PINTEREST  

Join hosts Brittani and Seth as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and Seth discuss ‘Kingdom Hearts' game collections coming soon to Nintendo Switch via cloud, the new holiday store "Plaza Point" coming soon to Disneyland park, Six Flags Magic Mountain partnering with Clear for proof of vaccination, Universal Studios Hollywood's first day of new vaccine mandate, more entertainment returning to Walt Disney World this fall, dates announced for Mardi Gras 2022 and Holidays at Universal Orlando 2021, new experiences for kids revealed for the Disney Wish, Universal Studios Japan and Pokémon announce theme park partnership, Shrek 4-D permanently closing at Universal Orlando, and new details and launch date announced for Disney Genie at Walt Disney World. This podcast is sponsored by Destinations with Character Travel. Contact them today at DestinationsWithCharacterTravel.com. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.

If Wyatt is the nucleus of the atom, Billy is the electron buzzing around it Sometimes you wanna just score big so you can check out, visit a commune, see Mardi Gras, you know, live the good life. Sometimes you do just that, and it ain’t so good. We take on Easy Rider, the most-counter-culturin’, […]

MLVC goes live again to discuss Madonna's iconic Madame X living room session at the Red Rooster in Harlem! Stefan, who was fortunate to attend the event in-person, tells Tony all the details about M's special show -- where she led the crowd in a raucous Mardi Gras-style parade through the streets of Harlem to a church, while singing Like A Prayer alongside world-renowned musician Jon Batiste.  We also speak with some fans about the release of the Madame X tour film and discuss M's appearance on Jimmy Fallon. Follow MLVC on Instagram and Twitter: @mlvcpodcast Donate to the podcast: https://venmo.com/mlvcpodcast or on our Crowdfunding page: https://patron.podbean.com/mlvcpodcast

The city can't enforce parking yet they think they can enforce Mardi Gras.

It's that time of year again… and no, we aren't talking about Christmas music already playing in stores. It's JET Program Application SZN! Nigel, Jenn, & Doug chat with Tye Ebel, the JET Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, to discuss all things JET Application Process. Tye shares some great points on what to consider when considering applying for the JET Program, whether it's for this year or preparing your resume for the future. Don't forget.. application deadline is November 12, 2021!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, and Stitcher.  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, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys discuss the latest news from the world of parks including the announced closing of Shrek 4-D. They talk about what could be taking the attractions place, then bring up how the crowds have been at Disney after the 50th anniversary celebrations and the return of Mardi Gras for 2022!

10/08/21 - In this episode, Craig and Ryno discuss a ton of Universal news from Shrek 4-D closing to Revenge of the Mummy going dark for a refurb, plus other Universal Studios Florida attraction rumors, Universal Mardi Gras dates, holiday entertainment details, and Donkey Kong coming to Universal Studios Japan along with a Pokemon partnership!

The tenor sax master’s resume includes Sturgill Simpson, Marcia Ball, Anders Osborne, George Porter, and Rickie Lee Jones. His exciting solo releases range from experimental collaborations such as redrawblak with Simon Lott, as well as modern jazz records (“Quintet,” “The Dockside Sessions”) and the upcoming concert film “Extended + Brad Walker.” Brad’s a sensitive soul with a spiritual bent. Should be an interesting contrast to the Troubled Men. Topics include the mayoral campaign, restarting school, Ida aftermath, a FEMA trailer, a stalker returns, a fundraiser, N. Carolina tobacco country, high school band, LSU music school, Teach for America, a NYC identity, a master’s degree, Jeff Albert, Mardi Gras balls, TV appearances, tenor vs. baritone sax, beard vs. mustache, original music, the Circle Bar, the desert, Buddhism, universal truths, Lee Allen, Mark Mullins, Jason Mingledorff, John Papa Gros, a quarantine quote, Esplanade Studio, a glimmer of hope, a father’s recognition, and much more. Intro music: Styler/Coman Break music: “Trash and Treasure” by redrawblak Outro music: “Song #37: Alaya or The Still Small Voice” by Brad Walker + Extended Support the podcast here. Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s Wear here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podacst Instagram Brad Walker Homepage Brad Walker Facebook Brad Walker Presents Facebook

Cruise News Briefing - September 30, 2021. New dining and beverage details have been revealed for Celebrity Beyond. American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines have merged under a new name. Carnival's cruise director Mike Pack has taken his place aboard Mardi Gras. Cruise stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL. 

Tony opens the show by talking about a new development on his street, and he also talks to James Carville and Jeff Ma to get their weekend picks. Chuck Culpepper of the Washington Post calls in to preview the Ryder Cup, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Bridget Artman “Never Bored” ; Mardi Gras with Mark Geary “Gingerman” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's back! Grower of extraordinary plants and seller of rare seeds - Mike Clifford is a plantaholic through and through. In this return appearance to the Talking Dirty Podcast, he shows Alan Gray (East Ruston Old Vicarage) and Thordis his favourite fern, an amazing Sauromatum which has hybridised in his garden and some incredibly rare plants. Plus a few selections for anyone keen to introduce jungle plants to their own plot for the first time. PLANT LIST Echeveria 'Compton Carousel' Aeonium 'Mardi Gras' Musanga cecropioides Lobelia bambuseti Gunnera insignis Deppea splendens Begonia luxurians Montanoa bipinnatifida Trochetiopsis ebenus/Saint Helena ebony Vireya Rhododendron Selaginella siamensis Begonia pavonina Elaphoglossum metallicum Neolepisorus ovatus variegatus Sphaeropteris cooperi/Cyathea cooperi Angiopteris evecta Babaco Vasconcellea pubescens/Mountain Papaya Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Columbus' Salvia oxyphora Salvia sagittata Griffinia liboniana Worsleya procera Paulownia tomentosa Fatsia polycarpa/Megafatsia macrophylla Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Manihot grahamii Cussonia paniculata  Solanum quitoense Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' Ricinus communis var. zanzibarensis Impatiens pianmaensis Phytolacca icosandra Purpurascens Sauromatum venosum 'Indian Giant' Paulownia tomentosa Fatsia polycarpa/Megafatsia macrophylla Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'

This week we're replaying a classic episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Karen Koehler of Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore Law Firm (stritmatter.com). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review Case Details: Acclaimed trial lawyer Karen Koehler, also known as the “Velvet Hammer,” discusses how she secured justice for dozens of victims of the Sept. 24, 2015 mass casualty crash involving a defective duck boat -- a World War II vessel turned amphibious vehicle -- and a tour bus full of international students on the Aurora Bridge in Seattle. She held the state of Washington responsible for the dangerous undivided, two-lane highway on which the wreck occurred as well as the Ride the Ducks Seattle and Ride the Ducks International companies for their disregard for safety in maintaining their duck boats.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bio: In the mid-2000's an opponent told me that other defense attorneys were calling me “The Velvet Hammer™”.   When asked why, he said: because you smile so sweetly while you are hammering us into the ground.  I thought that was funny and adopted the name. Being a lawyer is part of my soul.  My work is part of who I am.  The stories of my clients will never leave me.  The child who could not bear to see his father take his last breath... The son who waved goodbye to his mother as he headed off to school, not realizing that would be the last time he would see her… The teenager on a school trip who woke up to see bones coming out through her skin…  The young man struck down and killed in front of the police who had been ordered not to enter the Mardi Gras riot zone…The siblings who were in the hospital for so long that they had to postpone the funeral for their parents by a year… The eighth grader sitting in the rear passenger seat when the bumper from another car went through the vehicle and into her lovely face… The Boeing worker whose leg was almost torn off from the impact, fragments of bone lying in the street… The maintenance lead burned to death by an acid solution… The widows who created shrines in their bedrooms for their beloved spouses…The sister who saw her baby sister die. So much preventable sorrow. My job is to make sure that wrongdoers are brought to justice and that the lives and losses of my clients are fully honored and respected.  I love my job. Trial Lawyer of the Year, Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), 2005 Named as Top 10 Super Lawyer in Washington State, Super Lawyers, 2014 Named as Top 100 Super Lawyer in Washington State, Super Lawyers, 2007-2018 Named as Top 50 Women Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2003-2018 Named as one of the top 500 leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon Magazine, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015 Listed in "The Best Lawyers in America", Best Lawyers publication, 2006-present Top Trial Practice Blawg, American Bar Association, 2011, 2012 Rated AV, Martindale-Hubbell (highest available rating)   Read Full Bio Here Karen's Blog   Show Sponsors Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com   Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com   Harris, Lowry, Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

A part of our celebration of Walter Edgar's Journal at 21 we present an encore from 2014, with guest John Shelton Reed, talking about his book, Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s.In the years following World War I, the New Orleans French Quarter attracted artists and writers with low rent, a faded charm, and colorful street life. By the 1920s Jackson Square became the center of a vibrant but short-lived bohemia. A young William Faulkner and his roommate William Spratling, an artist who taught at Tulane, were among the "artful and crafty ones of the French Quarter." In Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s (LSU Press, 2012) John Shelton Reed introduces Faulkner's circle of friends ranging from the distinguished Sherwood Anderson to a gender-bending Mardi Gras costume designer and brings to life the people and places of New Orleans in the jazz age.Dr. John Shelton Reed is the William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor Emeritus of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he was director of the Howard Odum Institute for Research in Social Science for twelve years and helped found the university's Center for the Study of the American South and the quarterly Southern Cultures.

A part of our celebration of Walter Edgar's Journal at 21 we present an encore from 2014, with guest John Shelton Reed, talking about his book, Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s.In the years following World War I, the New Orleans French Quarter attracted artists and writers with low rent, a faded charm, and colorful street life. By the 1920s Jackson Square became the center of a vibrant but short-lived bohemia. A young William Faulkner and his roommate William Spratling, an artist who taught at Tulane, were among the "artful and crafty ones of the French Quarter." In Dixie Bohemia: A French Quarter Circle in the 1920s (LSU Press, 2012) John Shelton Reed introduces Faulkner's circle of friends ranging from the distinguished Sherwood Anderson to a gender-bending Mardi Gras costume designer and brings to life the people and places of New Orleans in the jazz age.Dr. John Shelton Reed is the William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor Emeritus of sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he was director of the Howard Odum Institute for Research in Social Science for twelve years and helped found the university's Center for the Study of the American South and the quarterly Southern Cultures.

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about the panty arson, being flashed in public, Asian snake eater, the scary thing you saw as a kid that you thought would be an issue as an adult, a methhead with a PhD, the chubby FBI agent imposter, Nipple Flicker returns, Dave's Mardi Gras dream, what is on your sexual bucket list, gym problems, when you got an indecent proposal, and more!

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Hello Movie Lovers, John is joined by his good friend Sean to talk about the 2006 horror/slasher film Hatchet. Plot: Ben (Joel Moore) and Marcus (Deon Richmond) are college students in New Orleans, enjoying Mardi Gras, when they decide to go on a boat tour of an allegedly cursed bayou. Meeting up with several other tourists. If you want to donate to the show feel free to do so by going to https://www.gofundme.com/f/movie-lovers-unite-podcast?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 If you want to sign up with Audible to start your free trial here's the link http://www.audibletrial.com/movieloversunite For all of your entertainment news make sure that you check out www.movieloversunite.com If you want to be apart of our Patron feel free by clicking the link https://www.patreon.com/join/movieloversunite Follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/HouseNerdGeek/?ref=bookmarks If you want to get in touch with Movie Lovers Unite feel free to email us at movieloversunite@gmail.com If you want to leave us a voice mail message here's the link https://anchor.fm/movieloversunite/message If you would also like to be apart of our Listeners Support Program here is the link https://anchor.fm/movieloversunite/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/movieloversunite/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/movieloversunite/support

Long time organiser with CARR and Pride in Protest Evan Van Zijl joins Pride in Protest and Mardi Gras board member Charlie Murphy and Lachlan Good from the Labor Party to discuss the Religious Freedoms Bill and the attack on workers rights in the queer and trans community.

This weeks episode me and comedian Jared Schwartz share thoughts on "the churro lady" having a Bar Mitzvah, celebrating Mardi Gras, his Birthright trip and last but not least how important "The Hang" is in the comedy scene 

Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. This week we have a battle royale between Disneyland and Disney World, but first, we have some news. This week in Disney News, it was Princess Week, and we FINALLY got our first peek into the Splash Mountain redo featuring Tiana! The artwork that will be inspiring the ride shows Tiana and an ultimate Mardi Gras celebration. It's certainly a party we want to be invited to! The NBA experience closed for good at Disney Springs. Disney will be developing a retirement community at Lake Nona. Joe and I already bought a piggy bank to start saving up. And the Spiderman: No Way Home trailer dropped. It seems to have a very different feel than the other Spiderman movies, and the trailer raises more questions than it answers. This week, we take the most popular rides featured in the Magic Kingdom over in Disney World and pit them against their counterparts in Disneyland. The rides are Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Small World, and Pirates of the Caribbean. We discuss some of the differences between the rides in both parks (there are so many subtle differences). Then we pick our favorites, which is a lot harder than you may think. Thank you so much for tuning in and listening to us blather on about something we both love. Have a magical week! Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.

In this episode Kimbra and Matt talk about the Carnival Mardi Gras.   Fintastic Travel: fintastictravel@gmail.com Fintastic Cruising Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FintasticCruising/ Fintastic Cruising Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintasticcruising/ Fintastic Cruising Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/fintastic-cruising-shop Fintastic Cruising Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FintasticCruising Fintastic Studios YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fintasticstudios   Credits for the song Fintastic CruiseComposed and performed by Thom Mesrobian  Produced and arranged by David Mesrobian  Contact tmesrobian@verizon.net

Uncle Devin interviews DC-based Rocknoceros about their upcoming performance at the 27th Annual Tinner Hill Music Festival.   The Tinner Hill Music Festival will have Northern Virginia rocking with sizzling music and reveling in fun festivities. It takes place on Saturday, August 21, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, in Cherry Hill Park in the City of Falls Church, VA. Yes, the Thrill of LIVE music Back! The lineup* of dynamic musical performers for this thrilling day-long concert includes: 11:15 -11:45 AM: Rocknoceros (For children of all ages) 12:00 -12:25 PM: East of the River Steel Pan Band 12:30 -1:00 PM: Eric Scott (a dynamic duo) 1:15 - 2:00 PM: Twin Brothers Band (Twins + 2) 2:15 - 3:15 PM: Vintage #18 (WOW) 3:45 - 5:00 PM: The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin. Reggae's finest! 5:15 - 6:45 PM: Bonerama (NOLA horns bring Mardi Gras to NOVA) 7:00 - 8:30 PM: BB King Blues Band featuring Michael Lee of "The Voice" (THE band that toured with BB King, two of his daughters & vocalist Michael Lee) The festival will also have interactive villages* including our Food Village, Kids' Village, Relaxation Village, and Artist Village plus the always popular ROCK STAR Bar serving craft beer, wine, and other adult libations. For more announcements and ticket information, go to our Website, Facebook & Instagram. *Lineup and Villages subject to change   WEE Nation Podcast is part of WEE Nation Radio, an online children's music radio station that provides the best in family-friendly global beats for little feet. Go to www.WEENationRadio.com.  

In the first episode of season 2, we change course and focus on one single project. Marvel's newest feature, Black Widow. Joining the episode is an unlikely guest who  absolutely cannot stand podcasts, even though her husband runs one. However the subject matter was important enough for her to jump on board, just this once. Warning: She curses like three drunk sailors during Mardi Gras.   Support the show (http://cash.app/$ScreenPeople)

In this episode Kimbra and Matt talk about what they are excited about for their upcoming cruise on the Mardi Gras.   Fintastic Travel: fintastictravel@gmail.com Fintastic Cruising Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FintasticCruising/ Fintastic Cruising Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintasticcruising/ Fintastic Cruising Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/fintastic-cruising-shop Fintastic Cruising Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FintasticCruising Fintastic Studios YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fintasticstudios   Credits for the song Fintastic CruiseComposed and performed by Thom Mesrobian  Produced and arranged by David Mesrobian  Contact tmesrobian@verizon.net

In this special episode we were welcomed into the studio of Redefine The Relationship podcast and treated to a beer tasting event. Lauren, Kirkendal and Mitch join us to drink and discuss Agave Lime & Prickly Pear - both from Blue Norther, Public Ale from The Community Beer Company, The original recipe Bud (only available on European rugby missions), Listerine, Mardi Gras 1983 Limited Edition Beer, The Dark Cide & Apple Pineapple - both from Bishop Cider, Hamm's, and Free & Clear gluten reduced lager from Legal Draft Beer Company. #Goldeneye007 #WhoCameFirst #PeeInEverything       Links -             Redefine The Relationship - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefine-the-relationship/id1270576751       CartMart - https://www.cartmart.games/       Hello Fresh - https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893 Code: HFAFF80 Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grandrapidians/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grandrapidians/support

Cruise News Briefing - August 13, 2021. Due to civil unrest and crime in Haiti, Royal Caribbean is temporarily skipping port calls to its private destination of Labadee. Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras called on western Caribbean ports this week for the first time. Cunard's Queen Elizabeth sets sail today for the first time in 17 months. Cruise line stocks were down at the time of broadcast for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

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Ashley Kosciolek from The Points Guy, and Doug answer listener questions about Carnival Cruise Line's newest mega-ship Mardi Gras.  Richard has cruise news on:  The latest in the Florida and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) lawsuit  Disney Cruise Line returning to sailing  Mardi Gras completes inaugural voyage Carnival Cruise Line changes health protocols in August  First Cunard Line ship returns to service Question: How do we know the protocols in each port of call we visit. Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. 

On this episode Ed and Ken talk about what is going on at Activision/Blizzard. Later Ed and Ken go over the new details for the Star Wars hotel. After that Ken share some thoughts on the new cruise ship Mardi Gras. Recording Date: AUG 04, 2021 at home Broadcast Date: AUG 06, 2021 at the WPRK Studios […] The post Ep. 282- Winter is Coming appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .

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Cruise News Briefing - August 10, 2021. A preliminary injunction will allow Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to require vaccinations on sailings from Florida. Disney Dream has resumed cruises from Florida, marking the first Disney ship to resume service from the U.S. Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras has called on Cozumel, Mexico for the first time. Cruise line stocks were down on Monday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.

Cruise News Briefing - August 7, 2021. Five cruise passengers and a pilot were killed in a flight-seeing plane crash in Alaska on Thursday. Royal Caribbean has updated its pre-cruise testing requirement. Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras arrived into Nassau, Bahamas for the first time on Friday. Carnival Magic returns to service. Norwegian Cruise Line returns to sailing. Cruise stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

A sneak look at Carnival Cruise Line's maiden voyage of Mardi Gras, the ship that holds the same name as the company's first vessel in 1972.  Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. 

Cruise News Briefing - August 5, 2021. Carnival Cruise Line to require masks indoors and negative COVID-19 tests this month, regardless of vaccination status. Royal Caribbean has released the return to sailing schedule for the rest of its ships. Mardi Gras has called in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic for the first time. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Cruise News Briefing - August 3, 2021. MSC Cruises has officially resumed sailings from the United States on Monday. Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its partnership with Starbucks, and adding locations to its private destinations. We look at three spots on Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Mardi Gras.  Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL. 

Garden Update Hoss Garden: There has been a lot of rain here in south Georgia, Greg has been cleaning out a lot of the garden to make room for the next crop. Greg still has the Jing Orange Okra growing, everything else has been extinguished except for the okra and cover crops. Greg is getting excited about starting the fall crops. Lots of transplants coming up but we still have all the rain coming in, Greg plans on using the silage tarp on the plots to get them ready once the rain stops. Raised Beds: Greg and Sheila have pulled up all of the Zinnias, planted Jambalaya Okra, and recently planted some Sweet Dumpling Squash (winter squash). Greg has started some herbs in the greenhouse to transplant into the raised beds when ready. Sheila has also planted 3 different varieties of sunflowers, Sun Spot, Sungold, and Mardi Gras - all dwarf varieties. Questions & Answers Part 1: After Gardening for so Many years and seeing so many different other gardens. If you started your garden all over again, what would you do differently? Greg says, "have smaller garden plots, and we have a goal now to grow our own food all year round. Smaller plots make things so much easier to manage, you can use crop rotation, cover crops, and even give some plots a rest. In smaller plots, you can plant everything in 2 weeks intervals so your plants are ready to harvest at different times, giving you fresh vegetables for a longer period." What are the easiest things to grow for beginning gardeners? Greg says, "Summer Squash is the easiest thing to grow by far, low maturity date not much room for error. During the fall for beginners, the best things to grow would be Radish, beets, and any leafy vegetables (Collards, turnips, and mustards). Something you could try would be Broccoli, it is not the easiest but highly rewarding." What is the correct height I should put my grow lights at? Greg states that the general rule would be 6-10 inches from the top of the plant. What are your favorite blackberry varieties that do have thorns? Greg is not a fan of blackberry varieties with thorns. Years ago, he did a trial with the thorn and thornless to see which one tasted better. There was not a significate difference in the taste. Greg would not recommend anyone growing the ones with thorns. His favorite is the thornless Apache Blackberry. How long should the Hortanova trellis netting last? Greg states that it really depends on how it is stored when you are not using it. He hasn't had one go bad before and has used it for many seasons. I have heard my whole life not to plant rows east to west only north to south. Do you gentlemen have a certain direction that you plant your crops? Greg has never heard of this theory. The main thing he says you would need to worry about is when you create the rows, is erosion. When it rains the way the water runs you want to plant your rows perpendicular to the flow. What would you recommend for a cover crop in raised beds? Greg says, "Summer Cover crops are very limited because they all get pretty good sized and are very hard to extinguish in a raised bed. Buckwheat would be the easiest summer cover crop. Winter cover crops will almost all be fine to be grown in a raised bed, Diakon Radish, mustards, clover almost cover crop." Could field peas be used as a cover crop and tilled into the soil? "Absolutely, Red ripper and iron clay pea. The red ripper pea would be better if you can chop it up in the end. If you have to use a lawnmower or similar to till them down the Iron Clay pea is better.", Greg says. Questions & Answers Part 2: I've heard/ seen a lot about cover crops, but I can't wrap my mind around how to eradicate them when it comes time to plant in the spring. I saw another video you did, where you mowed the cover crops down really short, but what happens after that? "About a month before your spring garden. You want to extinguish the crop which is one of the more difficult thi...

Cruise News Briefing - July 30, 2021. Crystal Serenity adds Miami as an embarkation port. Disney details more adults-only areas on Disney Wish. Carnival Cruise LIne's newest ship Mardi Gras prepares to set sail. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Trigger warning for a long discussion about sexual assault, because this is THAT CHAPTER where Tylin imposes on Mat to the utmost extreme. Today Seth is absent from the recording, and Aradia brings in Gus from Wheel Takes to discuss this infamous scene that generates some of the most hotly contested content in the entire Wheel of Time series. We are not discussing “if” Mat was assaulted, but rather examining how Robert Jordan created a nuanced analysis of sexual assault. After Mat is free to go, he meets up with Nalesean, Birgitte, Beslan and some of his friends, and they go walking through the Festival of Birds, which sounds a bit like Mardi Gras? They are attacked by Darkfriend beggars, then make it to their watching spot for spying on the Kin's base of operations. Mat can't take his mind off of events, and is horrified that Beslean not only knows but approves of Tylin's interest in him. To escape the situation, he randomly follows a Kinswoman, setting in motion the discovery of the Bowl of the Winds, at long last. Reddit thread reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/WoT/comments/oejk3d/analysis_we_are_meant_to_be_sickened_by_tylin/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf  Wheel Takes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/wheel-takes-gus-and-ali-6ar2PStf43n/  SpoilerCon registration is open now, from June 15th to August 15th 2021! Get your tickets at https://www.spoilercon.org/registration  Will be held on October 1-3 in Portland, OR Currently planning an in-person/digital hybrid event Follow on Twitter (@spoilercon) and subscribe to newsletter (bit.ly/SConNews) to get updates https://spoilercon.wixsite.com/home  Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/YtWvCnS  Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wotspoilers  Sign up for SpoilerCon news: http://www.bit.ly/SConNews   Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wotspoilers  & https://twitter.com/spoilercon?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wot_spoilers/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WOTSpoilers/   

Nothing says New Orleans like Mardi Gras, and nothing says Mardi Gras like ninjas, and nothing says ninjas like Lee Van Cleef and Timothy "Salami" Van Patten facing off against a BOTNS favorite in a shocking heel turn! Join us as we look back at NBC's short-lived attempt at cashing in on the eighties ninja craze The Master.

Garden Update Greg: Greg has started his seeds for fall in the greenhouse. He has a few different cover crops growing (Black Oil Sunflowers & Sorghum Sudangrass). Greg says that they still have their Jing Orange Okra coming in like crazy, this variety can get a little bit longer than the normal okra varieties but has great flavor and texture. Sheila: Sheila is getting ready to transplant more sunflowers in her raised beds. Sungold, Mardi Gras, and Sun Spot are the 3 different varieties Sheila is starting this go around but will also be planting more every two weeks to keep them blooming well into the fall. She recently tested a theory on soaking seeds. The "seed soaking" theory was to see if it made a difference with germination if you soaked seeds overnight. Jambalaya seeds were soaked in milk, another batch in water, and then none were soaked at all... the conclusion? It did not make a difference if you soak the seeds. If you plant okra seeds in cool soil, you will have problems. We did have the "no soaking" seeds come up in 3 days! Roselle is getting taller and Sheila has had to thin out the garden. Seeds/Product Updates Greg has been in contact with many of the Hoss seed breeders. They say that seed prices will increase over the next year or gardening season and that the breeders' reserve on seed is getting pretty thin. Hoss Tools will be later than normal getting our seeds for the 2022 Spring Season, we should be getting our seeds in around early December. Another interesting topic, Hoss' potting soil supplier has informed Greg that there will be a shortage of potting soil going into 2022. 3 Important Fermenting Tips Cleanliness/ types of equipment - crock vs. jarBrine/Temp/Strength (%of salt by weight in given volume of water)Monitor/Check Daily/Skim off white scum/any mold Recipe Mrs. Hoss' Dill Pickle Recipe (No-Fail Half Sour Dill Pickles) *Makes about 2 Quarts* Ingredients: 4 cups of water2 TBS pickling or fine sea salt1/2 cup distilled white vinegar8 cups whole pickling cucumbers1 dill head or 6 sprigs of fresh dill4 garlic cloves, peeled Step-By-Step: 1. Heat the water and salt in saucepan, stirring until the salt is fully dissolved. Add the white vinegar and let cool to room temperature. 2. Slice 1/16 inch off the blossom end of each cucumber 3. Pack a clean 2-quart canning jar or crock with the dill, garlic, and cucumbers, in that order. Pour in the brine. Weight the cucumbers so they are completely submerged in the brine.  4. Cover the container to exclude the air. Set the jar where the temperature will remain constant; 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal.  5. Check the jar daily and remove any scum that forms on the surface.  6. The pickles will be ready n 2 to 3 days, although full flavor will not be reached for a week. If your kitchen is reasonably cool, you can leave these pickles out for up to 2 weeks. If the brine starts to become cloudy, refrigerate immediately to prevent spoiling. The flavor of the dill and garlic will continue to develop. The pickles will keep for at least 3 months in the refrigerator.  Product of the Week Complete Fermentation Kit National Pickling Cucumber Food Preservation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r-Y8zlBmgE

He's back and he's brought ALL the plants to talk about! Ian Roofe - one of our original Get Gardening team - returns to regale us with his favourite plants of the moment, which leads into an exciting conversation about planting in the Exotic Garden at East Ruston Old Vicarage and some climber inspiration from Ian's own garden. With thanks, as ever, to the brilliant online plant community who've supplied copious pictures to help illustrate the plants. From the Frustrated Gardener to Cotswold Garden Plants to Wanderlust Plants in Seattle (https://www.wanderlustnursery.com/ (https://www.wanderlustnursery.com)). PLANT LIST Meconopsis betonicifolia Althaea cannabina Nicotiana alata 'Tinkerbell' Nicotiana langsdorffii Dahlia excelsa Dahlia imperialis Dahlia campanulata Sorbaria kirilowii var. arborea Cotinus coggygria Catalpa bignonioides Ailanthus altissima Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' Magnolia delavayi Ailanthus altissima Decaisnea fargesii Hosta 'Empress Wu' Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii' Phygelius x rectus 'African Queen' Paulownia tomentosa Primula 'Francisca' Tanacetum parthenium Erigeron annuus Salvia 'Penny's Smile' Cosmos bipinnatus 'Xsenia' Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana' Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' Acer negundo 'Aureovariegatum' Acer negundo 'Flamingo' Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' Salvia bullulata Helichrysum italicum Verbena officinalis var. grandiflora 'Bampton' Diascia personata 'Coral Spires' Sphaeralcea 'Childerley' Sphaeralcea ‘Newleaze Coral' Clematis x durandii Cionura oreophila Clematis urophylla Stachyurus praecox Abeliophyllum distichum Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Golden Memories' Hardenbergia violacea Geranium maderense Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' Geranium 'Blue Cloud' Ballota pseudodictamnus Stipa/Nassella tenuissima Sternbergia lutea Philadelphus 'Belle Étoile' Philadelphus 'Starbright' Ligustrum quihoui Elaeagnus angustifolia 'Quicksilver' Toona sinensis 'Flamingo' Lonicera hildebrandiana Lonicera etrusca 'Superba' Aeonium 'Mardi Gras'

The MCU gives us the next great villain of note while we learn that Gambit has a father named Jean Luc! Join us as we discuss...Kurosawa, Bosch (frumpy Batman) and the Loki season finale are discussed with great vigor!We start to really understand why Professor X's therapy sessions are so awful!Rogue does have really disturbing dreams though!Gambit uses his charging powers to light up some Mardi Gras beads...woo!Bad techno-funk and speed boats...!Again, big spoilers for the Loki season finale, so be warned! The X-Men TAS Podcast is now on Twitch… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout, iTunes or Stitcher and tell all your friends about it! Last but not least, follow Willie Simpson on Twitter and please join our Facebook Group!

Welcome to Episode 68 of the RetroWDW Podcast: "Magic Journeys - We appreciate your support and hope you have been enjoying each and every episode. Be sure to check out some of our previous shows from over the years. We have visited multiple parks, resorts, and just about everything else in between. We hope you stick with us through 2021 as we bring you some great content that will take you back to WDW each month.  Enjoy! Listener Mail Right to the mailbag this month! The bag is full and we love that! Every month, you can possibly get on the show, so be sure to write to us at podcast@retrowdw.com. Also, top-tier donors can even join us on a show! Take a look at how you can join us live on an episode. Our first letter is from Andy all about the Mannequins - he goes through this photo, explaining what each piece of hardware does. This is super helpful and also neat to look back; the system also included the classic 3.5" Floppy Disk! Going back to September, Jason sent us a tweet about his trip to WDW. So many good shots of the topics we have discussed over the years. Thanks, Jason! John touched base with us about the Mardi Gras parade items and props sitting in Port Orleans: French Quarter. Brian gives us the full story on this one and the connection is amazing. We also heard from Jacques, giving even more insight into this whole thing. Mr. Mardi Gras comes up and we love this back story. Thanks, everyone! We heard from Colleen on Instagram and she shared with us a super neat cup from Pleasure Island. These aren't very common to see anymore but we absolutely loved that you shared this with us! Dane wrote us about 'The Guide to Tomorrowland' - This was from way back in Episode 26: Tiny Bubbles. We included this item in our giveaway for the year - click here to read it! We got a letter from Carla regarding the Retro Food episode we recently did. She had quite a few corrections and insight into some restaurants in WDW. Phil wrote in about a friend who does high-profile celebrity security. Apparently, Tom Cruise used the services during a visit to WDW. This trip had many great stories and experiences, which Phil shared with us. Thank you so much Phil; this was great! Giveaway We have a copy of 'Walt Disney World: The First Decade' to send to one lucky winner. Send us an email with the subject line Decade to contest@retrowdw.com - we will pick a random winner from the entries to get this hardcover book from the 80s. Good Luck! Main Topic This month, we take you back to EPCOT Center and as far back as opening day. Magic Journeys: This is one of those short-lived attractions that most have not seen, but if you did, you get it. This was extremely high tech, advanced and the effort level that went into this is absolutely insane. Todd takes the lead, giving us a bit of history and why this whole thing came about. We hear from Murray Lerner, including original audio and interviews looking back at the creation of this film. Overall though, this film was intended to see the world through the eyes of a child. Of course, we get the technical reasons as to why 3D works and what is actually happening with your eyes. The 'how' of this film is something you really won't believe. Two whole years in the making with computer graphics, 75mm film, multiple frames on top of one another - the making of this film is a treasure trove of facts and figures. We also include clips from our interview with Mark Eades. He played a major role in creating this film, helping with the setup, and also was integral in making sure it worked. We also discuss the film made with the Dreamfinder, Ron Schneider. He goes into how they had to create a preview film all about Magic Journeys, just to have something in the theater for opening day. RetroMagic Fifty We have set our date for the next big Lake Buena Vista Historical Society event: RetroMagic 50. We will all be back at Walt Disney World in 2022 for this weekend-long event which takes place April 23-24. Please click the following link to sign up for ticket sale information and notifications. We hope to see you all real soon! 2021: Year Two of The Film To make sure you are the first to know when items are released, subscribe to us on YouTube. Be sure to click the notification bell too, that way you are alerted when we post.  Finally, be sure to check out Vimeo if that is your thing, as we will post there as well.

Bill Whitaker reports on how Russian spies used a popular piece of software to unleash a virus that spread to 18,000 government and private computer networks. Ken Burns, the filmmaker known for his exhaustive documentaries on American subjects, gives Scott Pelley a glimpse into how his films are made, the message he wants to convey with them and how he became the person he is today. Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the band that desegregated Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and is now playing through the pandemic.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Sometimes it can be frightening to take a risk or to start something new. Sometimes, it can pay off. Today, Sarah and Preston Lowder join us to share their own experience in starting their own business and leaving careers behind. Sarah and Preston started Lowder Baking Company officially in 2019. Before their official start, they were selling King Cakes during Mardi Gras as a side business. Sarah was a realtor, and Preston was an ICU nurse when they decided to get serious. They started with simple but necessary steps: making a business plan, approaching investors, securing a location, and streamlining their focus. On their journey, some people thought they were crazy. People wondered what business a realtor and nurse had jumping lanes into baking fresh goods in Shreveport, LA? Rather than listen to those who doubted their endeavor, they focused on what they uniquely possessed from their previous careers to set them apart. Preston used his understanding of micro measurements to influence how they bake, by weighing out their ingredients to ensure quality and consistency. Sarah put her social media skills acquired in real estate to work. Even with the pandemic, they were not discouraged. They found ways to pivot and meet the needs of their customers and expand their offerings. Now, two years after starting their business, they have won multiple awards, including the best King Cake in Lousianna in 2020. If you have a dream that you are concerned about taking on, Sarah and Preston have some advice for you. Once you have a plan, commit to going for it. Accept in your mind that you are going all in. Have faith in yourself. You don't have to have it all figured out, just plan as much as you can. If you treat people right and take your past experiences with you, you will find ways to improve your new endeavor. If one of your new endeavors happens to be planning a vacation, make sure you reach out to Magical Vacation Planners at 407-442-2694. They lean into what makes them unique, and they plan amazing vacations because of it, at no extra cost to you.

Kathleen opens the show drinking Banff Springs Tunnel 30 Anniversary Lager from Grizzly Paw Brewing Company in Banff, Alberta (one of Kathleen's favorite places to visit.)UPDATE ON KATHLEEN'S QUEEN'S COURT: In an update on her Queens, Kathleen reports the latest bombshell that Lindsey Buckingham's latest wife has filed for divorce, which makes her ask Cardboard Stevie what her thoughts are on the developments. Kathleen tells Paddles that she doesn't think that any of the Queens in her Court would put up with Lindsey's bullsh!t, so anticipates that he will remain single for a while. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Frank's Red Hot Goldfish, which she can't wait to trick her nieces and nephew with the heat. She LOVES her next tasting sauce: Ortega Taco Ranch Taco Sauce, which she vows to take with her to eat Mexican food with her friends Mark and Nicole after the Pubcast is finished. She finishes off this week's tasting menu with Chewy Chips Ahoy with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, in which she's overcome with the sweetness and vows to give to her mom. She wraps her tasting segment discussing her recent day drinking shenanigans with her friends Raelyn and JB, and Raelyn asking their bartender “Do You Have Any Ranch?” to go with her well-timed fries after a few beers. BRITNEY SPEARS CONSERVATORSHIP DEVELOPMENTS: Kathleen is intrigued with the Britney Spears conservatorship drama, and UPDATES her Termites that Britney recently went on a bizarre rant on social media, referring to herself as a "motherf***ing snake" (referring to her iconic MTV Music Awards performance with a Burmese python). The 39-year-old wore a snakeskin bodysuit in her recent Instagram post, which comes as she prepares to speak out against her father, Jamie Spears, in court amid her conservatorship legal battle. Back in April 2021, Britney asked a judge to permanently end her father's control over her $60M fortune and personal life.JEFF BESOS SPACE AUCTION: As a follow-up to Ep44, Kathleen reads an article updating the progress of Jeff Besos's initial space flight aboard his New Shepard rocket. The richest man in the world is auctioned off a seat on its upcoming first crewed spaceflight in June 2021 for $28 million.The winning bidder will fly to the edge of space with the Amazon founder and his brother Mark on July 20th. Blue Origin advised that New Shepard's first passenger flight will carry four people, including both Bezos brothers, the auction winner and a fourth person to be announced later.INVASION OF THE SUPER TERMITES: All of Kathleen's Termites know that she has a fondness for all things “Termite,” and she laughs as she reads an article out of Israel advising of a “Super Termite” invasion in June 2021. This species has been coined as of the most destructive pests in the world, will eat anything containing cellulose, such as wood, paper, or cardboard, and has also been known to devour copper and lead sheets, plaster, asphalt foam insulation boards, plastics, and even underground power lines.THE AUCTION OF AN INVISIBLE SCULPTURE: Kathleen finishes her beer and laughs at the absurdity of an article detailing the recent auction of an invisible sculpture. Italian artist Salvatore Garau just sold an invisible sculpture for $18,000 USD and the work, titled Io Sono or "I Am," doesn't exist except in the artist's imagination. According to the artist, the sculpture doesn't not exist per se, rather it exists in a vacuum, Newsweek reports. "The vacuum is nothing more than a space full of energy," Garau explained. "And even if we empty it and there is nothing left, according to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, that 'nothing' has a weight. Therefore, it has an energy that is condensed and transformed into particles, that is, into us." Ummmm, ok. Kathleen moves on to tell the termites her own story of “selling something invisible “ to her grade school nuns when she and her dad crafted an oversized vodka display bottle and an egg to demonstrate the power of vacuum energy. Yes Termites, Mama Termite attempted to demonstrate advanced science to nuns. MYSTERIOUS CANADIAN BRAIN DISEASE: Kathleen reads an article about a mysterious disease impacting a small area in Eastern Canada where 48 people have been struck with a baffling mix of symptoms including insomnia, impaired motor function, and hallucinations such as visions of the dead. Conspiracy theories blamed the illness on everything from cellphone towers to vaccine complications. These are some plots of a mystery that has stumped the medical establishment, attracted the attention of top neurologists, and scared residents of New Brunswick, a province of 770,000. In the past 6 years, dozens have fallen ill from the disease, and 6 people have died.ST LOUIS'S VEILED PROPHET BALL: Kathleen reads an article about St. Louis's Veiled Prophet ball, as it has been in the news lately when actress Ellie Kemper was discovered to have been named the ball's “Queen of Love and Beauty” when she was 19 years of age. Inspired by the Mardi Gras krewes of New Orleans and a character in a then-popular poem, the Veiled Prophet organization was established in response to major labor strikes that shut down the city — and the threat of Black and white workers uniting. The entire process of choosing the “queen” every summer was originally suffused with elaborate ritual: A person would be chosen by a secret board of local elites to anonymously play the role of the Veiled Prophet. The Veiled Prophet would choose a Queen of Love and Beauty from among the elite ball attendees (of course, invitation list to be kept strictly confidential as well) with whom he would dance a “Royal Quadrille” before presenting her with an expensive keepsake such as a tiara or pearls. Often these gifts were so expensive that they became family heirlooms. The ball would be accompanied by a just-as-spectacular parade and fair. In October of 1878, civic elites in St. Louis organized the first parade, which attracted more than 50,000 spectators. Kathleen provides her own commentary around attending the parade with her friends, which she says one of the highlights was that you could bring your own cooler of beer.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Hacks” on HBO Max.