Podcasts about Mardi Gras

This isn't the first time Scott has spoken out about the homophobia that goes on in the AFL, but this time enough is enough. The blatant inconsistency with each penalty applied to players who use homophobic slurs is beyond ridiculous, and change needs to happen NOW! If you or anyone you know is struggling, you can reach out to these organisations:Lifeline - 13 11 14Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636Fullstop Australia - 1800 385 578AFL INCIDENTS TIMELINE:Alastair Clarkson: fined $20,000 and given a suspended ban for using a homophobic slur during a pre-season match vs St Kilda (March 2024). Fox SportsJeremy Finlayson (Port Adelaide): 3-game suspension for homophobic slur in Round 4 vs Essendon (April 2024). AFL.com.auWil Powell (Gold Coast Suns): 5-game suspension after QClash vs Brisbane, Round 8 (May 2024). ABC NewsLance Collard (St Kilda, VFL): 6-game suspension (mid-2024, VFL match). The AgeRiak Andrew (Sydney Swans): 5-week suspension in Round 6 vs Carlton (May 2025). Herald SunJack Graham (West Coast): 4-game suspension in Round 10 vs Fremantle (June 2025). Fox SportsIzak Rankine (Adelaide): 4-game suspension, reduced from 5, for slur against a Collingwood opponen in Round 23 (August 2025). The Guardian, AFL Statement RESEARCH & STATS:LGBTQIA+ people are 4–5 times more likely to attempt suicide.80% of young queer Australians report verbal abuse.Homophobic language is the most common form of abuse in sport.(La Trobe University, Writing Themselves In 4 Report, 2021) Download Report PDF AFL LEADERSHIP QUOTES:AFL CEO Andrew Dillon (2024):“No, I don't think we do [have a problem with homophobia]. But I think language of the type that has been used is not acceptable in any forum, let alone the footy field.”ABC NewsLiana Brown, Chair of AFL Pride and Allies Network, in the AFL LGBTQI+ Inclusion Action Plan:“It is the AFL's responsibility as custodians of the game to do everything that it can to ensure that all participants are safe within our environments.” AFL LGBTQI+ Inclusion Action Plan (PDF) SPONSORS & ZERO TOLERANCE:Coles Group: Diversity & Inclusion Policy → “Discrimination, harassment or bullying based on sexual orientation or gender identity is not tolerated.” Termination is a consequence. Coles Group PolicyTelstra: Code of Conduct → “Breaches may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.” Telstra Code of ConductVirgin Australia (CEO Dave Emerson): Workplace policy → violations of anti-discrimination policy can result in termination. Strong public LGBTQ+ allyship (Mardi Gras sponsorship). Virgin Australia Diversity PolicyNAB: Human Rights Policy → “We will not tolerate discrimination in our workplaces.” NAB Human Rights Policy SNOOP DOGG:On It's Giving podcast, mocking same-sex parents in Pixar's Lightyear:“I'm like, oh s—, I didn't come in for this s—, I just came to watch the goddamn movie. So that's like, f— me. I'm scared to go to the movies now, like y'all throwing me in the middle of s— that I don't have an answer for.”News.com.auMEDIA ALLIES & COMMENTATORS:Kate McCarthy (ABC Radio) — called out AFL's “zero tolerance inconsistency.”Gerard Whateley (SEN) — described Rankine's reduced ban as a “failure of leadership.”Rebecca Shaw (The Guardian) - “Slurs aren't just words, they wound.”The Herald Sun, Page 13 - argued for serious treatment of slurs.The Australian - criticised AFL's “tick-a-box” culture on inclusion.The Daily Aus Podcast - openly supportive.Words Matter Podcast - Georgie Tunnie & Abbey Gelmi - openly supportive.Brendan Fevola, Dan's Footy - openly supportive.Caroline Wilson - 3AWIan Roberts - 10NEWS+ LINKS:Follow us @lukeandsassyscott on Tiktok and InstagramGet involved in the podcast by sending in your voice notes to @lukeandsassyscottpodcast on Instagram CREDITS:Hosts: Luke O'Halloran and Scott O'HalloranProduction: EarsayManager & Sales: Mushroom Group

New Orleans isn't just about beignets and brass bands—it's a test case for how hotels handle unpredictable demand. I spoke with Ken Jacques, GM of Le Meridien New Orleans, which is operated by Stonebridge, about how he's planning for 2026 and what it really takes to run a hotel in a city built on events. Here's what stood out: Hotels can't just copy last year's budget — they're recalibrating daily Events like Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and UFC change everything for revenue planning Instinct plays as big a role as spreadsheets when forecasting demand International travel remains a wild card that could shake up results New Orleans is seeing its cleanest, safest stretch in decades—and that's great for business Ken pulls back the curtain on hotel strategy giving me new perspective on how leaders adapt in real time. Special thanks to Actabl: Actabl gives you the power profit. Visit them at Actabl.com. #NoVacancyNews #Hospitality

Jayson from That Other Lifestyle Podcast is back, and this episode is a wild ride through the highs and lows of the lifestyle! We dive into the world of newbie hunters, cherry-popping couples, and the frustrations of ghosting, while Jayson dishes on why bold moves like “whipping it out” can tank the vibe. From navigating adult friendships to the art of “reverse dating” and keeping expectations low, we cover the juicy details of what makes the lifestyle tick, with plenty of laughs and real talk along the way. The conversation gets personal as we explore the challenges of being a single guy in the scene, the importance of testing, and whether post-play meals ease the awkwardness or make it worse. Jayson shares his philosophy on building meaningful connections, why lifestyle friends might feel “lesser,” and how to approach telling family about your choices. Tune in for an unfiltered, fun, and insightful episode that's perfect for anyone curious about the lifestyle—whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro! Email your questions to Nessa here to be part of "Ask Nessa". Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time. You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well. If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-Day If you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.com Visit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.com Please follow us on all the social platforms: Twitter - HumpDayQuickies Instagram - HumpDayQuickies FaceBook - HumpDayQuickies TikTok - HumpDayQuickies We are adding new content as quickly as we can! After a fun group dinner, the Mardi Gras party cranked things up before a steamy playroom experience with a Michigan couple turned up the heat even more.

Frequent floods blight the poorest neighbourhoods of New Orleans but the residents are fighting back, one yard at a time. Physicist Helen Czerski joins the team behind the Front Yard Initiative as they strive to keep the Big Easy safe and dry, 20 years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.When Katrina hit New Orleans in August 2005, the levees broke, 800,000 residents were forced out and 1800 people died. $14bn was spent on concrete and steel to rebuild the defences but the city still floods regularly. This water isn't coming from the Mississippi River sealed behind the new defences, it's coming from the skies. Sudden, violent rainstorms are becoming more frequent and the city's low income districts have notoriously inefficient drainage systems. The water lands on concrete and asphalt and quickly overwhelms the drains.The team behind the Front Yard Initiative is working, block by block, to help residents beat the floods by turning broken concrete into rainwater gardens. Native flowers and cheap, simple engineering are helping to transform neighbourhoods and attract new residents to the battered but beautiful home of jazz, gumbo and Mardi Gras.Image: An example of a front yard made into a rainwater garden, pictured with the owner and team behind front yard initiative. Credit: Alasdair Cross

We head to the Gulf Coast to ride the first revenue service of Amtrak's brand new Mardi Gras train, connecting Mobile to New Orleans for the first time since Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in 2005.• Chris travels to his hometown of Mobile to document this historic service restoration• The Mardi Gras service acknowledges Mobile as the birthplace of North American Mardi Gras, predating New Orleans by 16 years• Hurricane Katrina destroyed rail infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, ending passenger service for two decades• The train makes four stops in Mississippi: Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis• Local residents gather at stations and along the tracks to witness and celebrate the historic return of passenger rail• The restoration represents the final chapter in the region's recovery from Hurricane KatrinaIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Transit Tangents, leave us a rating, and share with your friends. Send us a textSupport the show

Jasmine Sherni went from ICU nurse to porn's fastest-rising star almost overnight  and her story is incredible. In this interview, she shares what it was like growing up Jewish/Muslim in small-town Louisiana, how she discovered kink and play parties, and why her viral Bollywood Tale scene changed everything.We also talk about her first DVP, navigating cultural stigma, her love for Mardi Gras, and why she'll always embrace being from the “island of misfit toys.” Jasmine is funny, raw, and completely unfiltered you're going to love her. ________________________________________________________ Support our show by supporting our sponsors! BlueChew is a unique online service that delivers the same active ingredients as Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra -- but in CHEWABLE tablets and at a fraction of the cost! Try BlueChew for FREE, just pay $5 in shipping when you use code HOLLY at https://bluechew.com Ready to score some exclusive deals? Head over to https://linktr.ee/HollyAds and treat yourself — because who doesn't love a little VIP hookup?  Our Sponsor, FLESHLIGHT, helps you reach new heights in self-pleasure. It's the world's #1 selling male sex toy. Use code 10HOLLY at fleshlight.sjv.io/HollyRandallUnfiltered  Hit up linktr.ee/HollyAds for exclusive deals, spicy discounts, and perks so good your wallet might blush.  Visit HollyLinks.com for access to all of Holly's platforms! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/holly-randall-unfiltered--6630320/support.Watch the uncut/uncenored versions with bonus Q&As exclusively on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/c/hollyrandallunfilteredFind me on all social media platforms -  HollyLinks.com Hit up linktr.ee/HollyAds for exclusive deals, spicy discounts, and perks so good your wallet might blush.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/holly-randall-unfiltered--6630320/support.

In this episode of Hump Day Quickies, we sit down with Jayson from That Other Lifestyle to explore the wild, wonderful, and sometimes challenging world of swinging. We kick things off with a nod to bananas foster… yes, that decadent dessert somehow sets the stage for a night of adventure??? Jayson shares his journey, starting with why he and his wife opted for a no-swap approach initially and how she eventually took the lead in their explorations. Their first separate room experience was a thrilling milestone, leaving them both feeling good but sparking new questions about navigating the lifestyle. We dive into the nitty-gritty, from Jayson's first squirt experience (and the surprise of no warning, should that be a thing?) to the realities of second rounds and the pressure to perform. Jayson gets shares the “bus rule” (a must-hear concept where both partners' performance is key) and the stop rule, emphasizing the importance of being direct with your boundaries. We also tackle the “must get hard” pressure and the internalization of performance challenges. The episode touches on the newbie experience and ask “when does a newbie stop being a newbie?” and the sweet realization that thinking of your partner can ground you amidst the chaos. Jayson reflects on the “hoe phase” (or phases!) and the importance of prioritizing your partner, even when the pressure is on. We also discuss whether separate rooms might complicate things for newcomers and how to know when your rules truly matter. While we don't deliver direct advice, there's so much to learn from these stories. We even discuss if sex is really just 10% of the lifestyle! Jayson wraps up by plugging his podcast, That Other Lifestyle. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a few “oh, wow” moments that'll spice up your midweek! Email your questions to Nessa here to be part of "Ask Nessa". Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time. You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well. If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-Day If you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.com Visit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.com Please follow us on all the social platforms: Twitter - HumpDayQuickies Instagram - HumpDayQuickies FaceBook - HumpDayQuickies TikTok - HumpDayQuickies We are adding new content as quickly as we can!   After a fun group dinner, the Mardi Gras party cranked things up before a steamy playroom experience with a Michigan couple turned up the heat even more.

Protests outside the offices of U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith call for guardrails on national spending cuts. Additional concerns are being raised about a viral comment made by Senator Wicker.Then, Social Security turns 90. We hear from the AARP of Mississippi about what the program does for folks in the state.Plus, Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast, ending Amtrak service. Now, 20 years later, the wheels are finally rolling again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian was a guest on the inaugural run of the Amtrak "Mardi Gras Service" run to Mobile and back, and brothers and sisters, that rocked

This week Trevor, Tom, and Jenn navigate through choppy waters of cruise news! We're discussing Carnival's big moves with the Mardi Gras switching to shorter Bahamas runs from Port Canaveral in 2027, plus exciting details about the new Carnival Jubilee's music-inspired zones. Find out why Diana Ross backed out of being Star of the Seas' godmother with just days to spare, and how Tropical Storm Aaron might affect current sailings.We also cover MSC's massive expansion into Texas and the Caribbean with 7 ships, the concerning waterslide incident on Icon of the Seas that left a passenger injured, and Royal Caribbean's controversial new drink package policy that affects everyone - even pregnant passengers! Plus, listener messages from Brandon and Tim, including news about Disney Wonder leaving Australia.Join us for technical difficulties, kitten attacks, and Jenn's legendary lag as we sail through this week's cruise updates!Speakpipe Link because if I dont post this then Brando shames me :( https://www.speakpipe.com/CarnivalCruisingPodcastaways

We're back from Naughty N'awlins 2025, spilling the tea on our spicy adventure! We tackled our naughty lists—think elevator blow jobs, strap-on assists, and skipping in the parade. Did G confused Disney guests with kisses and play with new partners. Did Nessa have any bartender makeouts and daytime quickies, but the fun was nonstop? We dive into swinger support groups for navigating the lifestyle's highs and lows. Reid Mihalko and Rina Star's workshops were a game-changer—communication tips and steamy demos we'll use again. Every Naughty trip is unique; you shape it with your vibe. The real magic? The people—open, kind, and unforgettable. Naughty's a family, and we can't wait for 2026! Email your questions to Nessa here to be part of "Ask Nessa". Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time. You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well. If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-Day If you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.com Visit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.com Please follow us on all the social platforms: Twitter - HumpDayQuickies Instagram - HumpDayQuickies FaceBook - HumpDayQuickies TikTok - HumpDayQuickies We are adding new content as quickly as we can!   After a fun group dinner, the Mardi Gras party cranked things up before a steamy playroom experience with a Michigan couple turned up the heat even more.

Peter's text-along to the Doctor Who story 'Inferno' continues, and after a discussion of Mrs. Slocum from Are You Being Served? Adam goes on a distressing tangent about the first ever Mardi Gras. Content Warning: Homophobic violence, institutionalised homophobia. There have been some edits to this episode due to strong language, which can be heard in the all-new explicit feed from patreon.com/adamrichard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this jam-packed episode diving into Naughty N'awlins day 4, we recap our partner swap sleepover with Nick and Elizabeth that finished off with sweet beignets. We head to the Boot Scooting Rodeo for a bit before a wardrobe change for the infamous day 4 foam party and the Swamp. The rain had us in a bit of a delay, but New Orleans kept us entertained! When we finally arrived at the foam party, we had a ton of fun including an unforgettable make-out session with another fan. We dive into the chaos of the legendary blow job line. Chris and Blake make a sexy appearance, and we spotlight the ever-awesome staff at The Swamp. After a fun group dinner, the Mardi Gras party cranked things up before a steamy playroom experience with a Michigan couple turned up the heat even more. Email your questions to Nessa here to be part of "Ask Nessa". Please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. You can catch us on SLSRadio every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern Time. You can find tons of amazing lifestyle show on FullSwapRadio, including our show, Every Wednesday at 6:30pm and Midnight Eastern Time. We are now hosts on the Swinger Society Discord Server as well. If you have your own sexy stories, please call our hotline and share them with us and our audience. 844-4-Hump-Day If you have any questions for us, please email us at humpdayquickies@gmail.com Visit our website as well.  HumpDayQuickies.com Please follow us on all the social platforms: Twitter - HumpDayQuickies Instagram - HumpDayQuickies FaceBook - HumpDayQuickies TikTok - HumpDayQuickies We are adding new content as quickly as we can!   After a fun group dinner, the Mardi Gras party cranked things up before a steamy playroom experience with a Michigan couple turned up the heat even more.

Jessica Kirson joins the pod this week and nothing is off-limits—comedy bombs, sex clubs, Mardi Gras madness, and plane etiquette wars. Mark and Sam get into it with Jessica about hecklers, shady green rooms, wild Berlin stories, and what it really takes to kill at a comedy fest. Plus, they spiral into nepo baby gossip, SEAL Team Six conspiracies, and why teenagers might be the scariest people alive. Sponsored by:

In this powerful and heart-stirring message, Pastor Tim dives deep into Romans 15, unpacking what it truly means to live by faith — not just as belief, but as the final step in decision-making for God's new humanity. With a blend of humor, personal stories, and theological insight, he challenges us to examine our conscience, seek wisdom in community, and live lives shaped by intentional, Spirit-led action. This episode speaks directly to the heart of every believer wrestling with choices — big or small — and reminds us that the ultimate goal is not just personal freedom, but godly unity. From honoring educators to embracing our uniqueness in Christ, and from worship preferences to Mardi Gras debates, nothing is off the table. Key Themes: Faith vs. reason — are they really opposed? Welcoming others without demanding uniformity Making spirit-filled, Scripture-guided decisions Living for the glory of God and the good of our neighbors Takeaway: “Faith is not opposed to wisdom — it's the final step. And God calls us to a kind of love that slows down, considers others, and glorifies Him in everything we do.”

Do you remember the first time you stepped inside the Superdome? For some fans, that was quite a long time ago. Since then, some of the greatest events in sports have taken place there: football and basketball championships, boxing titles, big-time concerts, Mardi Gras extravaganzas, etc. In other words, there's plenty for Jim Derry and Times-Picayune and Advocate Saints editor Zach Ewing to talk about on Friday's Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 394) presented by Evangeline Securities. This comes ahead of Sunday's release of a special section celebrating 50 years of the Dome. Jim and Zach also have plenty to say on the media and fans already writing off quarterback Tyler Shough after just 10 days of practice and how some are saying Shedeur Sanders should have been drafted instead. Also, Gabe Henderson is here to share his thoughts on the Saints QB situation and the MLB trade deadline.

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1. Carolyn and I talk about making decisions and intentionality vs. circumstance, need, and necessity. We then go on to talk more about Carolyn's lifelong love of sports. She shares the story of her maternal grandmother coming from The Philippines to live with them and how they'd watch games together. It was the days when, in much of the country, if you wanted to watch Major League Baseball, it was all Atlanta Braves, all the time (thanks to TBS, of course). Carolyn became a Braves fan, especially a fan of Dale Murphy. She watched football, too. She didn't watch the Giants on TV much, because every game wasn't televised in those days. But she could easily hop on Muni to see a game at Candlestick Park. Her dad often picked them up, showing up at the ballpark around the seventh inning, getting in free, and watching the end of the game with Carolyn and her friends and/or sisters. We go on a short sidebar about bundling up in San Francisco—at Candlestick and if you just wanted to go to the beach. In addition to Candlestick, she went to Warriors games a bit and also various sporting events at Cow Palace. Her dad learned how to bowl and would take his kids with him. We fast-forward a bit to hear about Carolyn's years in high school, when she went to the all-girl school Mercy High (which is now closed). Later, she took the same bus, the 29, to SF State that she had taken to Mercy. State was the only college she applied to. We talk a little about her decision not to leave San Francisco for school. In high school, she had decided that she wanted to be a sports writer. In fact, she aimed to become the first woman anchor at ESPN. We rewind a bit to talk about some of the journalism Carolyn did in high school. She had her own column in the school paper called “Off the Bench.” She shares a fun story of calling the Braves' front office to arrange for an interview with her favorite player—Murphy—the next time Atlanta rolled into town. In her third semester at SF State, Carolyn got pregnant. Around this time, she also took her first Asian-American Studies class, something that kicked in for her and stays with her to this day. She dove in head-first. I ask Carolyn whether and how much of that history her parents were aware of. She says that, for them, much of it was just things going on in their lives in the city they came to—things like the strike at SF State or the demonstrations at the I-Hotel in Manilatown. Learning more and more about the history of her people in the US lead Carolyn to confront her dad. “Why did you bring us here?” she'd ask. She ended up raising her first child, a mixed-race kid, as a single parent around this time in her life. She had figured that her son's dad would bring the kid the Blackness in his life, and she'd bring the Filipino-ness. Her own ideas of how best to raise the kid had to evolve, and they did, she says. She eventually returned to State and graduated. She lived in South City for a hot minute, held three jobs, and raised her son. She never felt that she couldn't leave The Bay. It was more, “Why would I?” Then, because if you know Carolyn Sideco, well, you know … then we talk about New Orleans. New Orleans is why and how Carolyn came into my life. My wife is borderline obsessed with The Crescent City. I'd been there some earlier in my life, growing up not too far away and having some Louisiana relatives. Erin and I spent three weeks in fall 2022 in a sublet in Bywater, Ninth Ward. That NOLA fever caught on for me then, and I'm hooked. Back home sometime after that, Carolyn came across Erin's radar. “There's a woman in San Francisco who seems to love New Orleans as much as I do and she has a house there!” Erin would tell me. In 2024, at a vegan Filipina pop-up at Victory Hall, we finally met this enigmatic woman. We ended up spending Mardi Gras this year at Carolyn's house in New Orleans—Kapwa Blue. “New Orleans has been calling me for about 20 years,” Carolyn says. One of her younger sisters lived there awhile. Her oldest son served in AmeriCorps there for three years and kept living in New Orleans four more. Carolyn and other members of her family visited often. This was around the time that Hurricane Katrina hit and devastated Southern Louisiana. A little more than a decade ago, Carolyn learned of the historical markers in the area that told the stories of Filipinos being the first Asians to settle in that part of the world. (Longtime listeners of Storied: SF might recall that Brenda Buenviaje hails from just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans.) As Carolyn learned more and more of the Filipino history in the region, that calling started to make more and more sense. Three years ago or so, her oldest son got married in New Orleans. That visit told Carolyn that she, too, could live there. Her husband devised a plan, and with some of Carolyn's cousins, they bought a house in the Musician's Village part of town, near the Ninth Ward—the aforementioned Kapwa Blue. They intended to bring that same sense of community her parents found and participated in back in San Francisco all those decades ago to their new neighborhood New Orleans. In addition to the house, Carolyn helped found tours of Filipino history in New Orleans and the surrounding area. Find them Bayou Barkada Instagram at @bayoubarkada Back in The City these days, Carolyn has her own sports consultancy called Coaching Kapwa (IG). “I call myself ‘Your sports relationship coach,'” she says. This means that she provides comfort and advice to anyone interacting with any of the various sports ecosystems. She aims to apply the idea of kapwa to an otherwise competition-driven sports landscape. We end the podcast (and the season) with Carolyn's interpretation of the theme of Storied: San Francisco, Season 7: Keep it local. She shares what that idea means for her here as well as how it pertains to her time in New Orleans. We'll be taking August off as far as new episodes go. I'll be busy putting together the first episodes of Season 8 and getting ready for the season launch party/art opening. “Every Kinda People” kicks off at Mini Bar on Sept. 4. That's also the theme of the next 20 or so episodes of this show. 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What Would You Do For Million Dollars?For the chance to score a seven-figure payday, 43% of Americans would ditch their romantic partner, according to a new survey.More than half (59%) would disappear and start a new life for a million bucks, while 41% would give up sex forever and 27% would marry someone they didn't love.Nearly half (46%) of the 2-thousand respondents would even participate in a real-life “Squid Game” competition for a shot at winning $33-million.⠀Wildest Things Kids Brought To School“A baby opossum — in his backpack that he found at the bus stop that morning.”“Sixth grader brought ‘brownies' and gave them to the ENTIRE grade level. There were students sitting against the walls on both sides of the hallway in the main office waiting to get interviewed by law enforcement.”“A life-sized cardboard cut-out of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We propped her up in the window of the door overnight and scared extended-care folks and the janitor.”“Fifth grader brought weeks-old Jello shots from Mardi Gras.”“A kitten he found on his walk to school.”“Aztec death whistle.”“An expired Twinkie they had found on the bathroom floor.”“First grader brought his mom's copy of ‘Kama Sutra' and asked me to read it to the class.”“All the rent money from a mom's purse.”“Student ... unzips hoodie to reveal a boa constrictor snuggled around her neck.”“Grandma's wig. The good one. Gave it to me for Christmas.”“Fuzzy handcuffs that she said her mom loves.”Kids Embarrassing Their Parents“I made the mistake of telling my kid that if he didn't eat, he wouldn't grow. He told a person with dwarfism in the checkout line at the store that they needed to eat so they would grow.”“My son at 5 years old dropped a deuce in the toilet display at Lowe's.”“Just paid for an item at Walmart and walked out without it in a bag. My kid said loudly, ‘Are you stealing that?? We have to pay!'”“My daughter would ask every man she saw if they were her dad. Me and her dad were, and still are, together. She saw him daily, she just insisted on asking every man .... she even asked people when her dad was with us.”“When my daughter was 4, we were having breakfast in a restaurant and she asked the elderly lady next to us why she wasn't in heaven yet.”“I told my son he couldn't eat chips until we got home. He responded loudly, ‘But Mom, we don't have a home.' We very much did, and everybody at the store started offering housing resources.”“Walked into Wendy's and my 2 and 1/2 year-old looks at a lady and said in her loud, squeaky voice, ‘That lady is OLD. She's going to die soon.' Every head turned to look at said woman. We did not eat at Wendy's that night.”“My 5-year-old son asked if the gas station guy with the turban was a genie.”“My son loved to fake drown at water parks.”“My son told the pediatrician when he was 7 or 8, ‘My mom doesn't make us wear seatbelt and we duck if we see a cop.' NEVER HAPPENED and I was so speechless, I couldn't even react.”“My daughter asked the .... cashier (who was missing some teeth) if she ever brushed her teeth before.”Second Date UpdateAmanda calls us about Eli. They went out for drinks in Mountain View after meeting online. She thought he was attractive and smart, and they had a few hours of great conversation. Now nothing.

Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY WILL DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.   This week, a pleasant return to cinema gun violence (after last week's entry of Gus Van Sant's school shooter film Elephant) as TGTPTU covers John Woo's American directorial début HARD TARGÈT (1993). The pod's temporal pincer movement again gets fudged this pairing to bring to you a Lance Henriksen double feature (next week's The Terminator), skipping the late- and mid90s (good film, btw, but Jonah Hill uses no squibs in his 2018 directorial début so it won't be covered during Season 15) and Way of the Gun (covered in a future pairing and now's not the time or place for reactions).    Hard Targét features Jean-Claude Van Damme in the rôle of Chance Boudreaux, a spicy Cajun seamen stranded and out of work needing $$$ so he can pay dues to ship out again and a former military badass and nephew to Coonass bootlegger Uncle Clarence Douvée played by Wilford Brimley who enters over halfway through the film in an almost surprise cameo appearance that outstays its welcome until the happy ending in a Mardi Gras float storage facility deep in the bayou where the final standoff between gooddée JCVD against baddée Henriksen (playing an inflammable globetrotting businessman in the business of orchestrating homeless veteran hunts) results in his (Brimley's) seeming death only to be saved by his flask (yay!) but loses the last of his final stills batch (sad!) before the abrupt conclusion of the film. Oh, and there's a woman character played by Yancy Butler looking for her daddée, whom we learned was homeless and we learn was played by the writer of the film in its opening manhunting scene. If you haven't surmised, the plot is basically “The Most Dangerous Game” minus the island and Cossack and charm of the short story and adding in Woo's vision of a Western and JCVD's kicks (but, sadly, no splits).   The majority of Henrickson's performance in what was written and shot to be a two-hander was cut out (just like 70% of the digressions and Frenchifications in this week's Show Notes), allegedly, by JCVD who worked with his own editor because, at the fin de la journée, this is a JCVD film and il est “aware.” (For Francophiles, please search the video interview of JCVD entitled “Jean-Claude Van Damme ‘Aware'”.)  Listen this week to hear if host and Brimley fan Ryan will remained un-Woo'ed after seeing his Quaker Oats forever old riding a horse; see how easily host Tom is derailed by mention of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and find out if any of Ken's conspiracy theories are what have gotten this podcast shadow banned yet again.    Core hosts (les deux daddées et un Zoomer) only this week as Jacque is with his stepmom and her Nugget League of Mayhem adding glitter bombs and confetti to their Mardi Gras float this week.THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Watch this week's Look At This Photograph on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In the year 2000, a very sexy Dracula will return to feast upon the blood of Generation X, wear a floor length duster, discover Mardi Gras and listen to CDs at the Virgin Megastore without buying anything. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CINEPHOBE MERCH STORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Rewatchingtons, Ad-Free Episodes, Extended Cold Opens and more at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/CountTheDings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cinephobe is now on Youtube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and check out CT5s and Look At This Photograph on Video. Subscribe to Cinephobe! Then Rate 5 Stars on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Cinephobe on Twitter, Instagram & Threads: CTD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cinephobepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cinephobepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Zach Harper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @talkhoops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @talkhoops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @talkhoops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amin Elhassan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @darthamin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @darthamin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @darthamin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Anthony Mayes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cornpuzzle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cornpuzzle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @cornpuzzle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: cinephobepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this episode of Surviving Rocklahoma! In this show, host Adam Richmond brings you an exclusive interview with Josh Burner from the Terp Float Festival, talks about some major Rocklahoma giveaways, and features music from two awesome local bands! In this episode:Guest Interview: We sit down with Josh Burner to talk about the history of the Terp Float Festival, what to expect at this year's event, and how to stay safe in the heat.ROKAHOMA Updates: Get the details on a GA pass giveaway, the new "all camps" shirts, and the annual scavenger hunt!Featured Music: We play tracks from two incredible bands: City of the Week ("Moving Target") and the show debut of Zimmeroo ("Heaven Had to Do")!Giveaways: Find out how to win passes in the Rocklahoma Bitches' VIP contest and get this week's code word, "Mardi Gras," for your chance to win!Follow Us and Our Sponsors:Our Links: https://link.space/@SurvivingPhotography by Angel Lee: https://www.facebook.com/PhotographybyAngelLeeMetal Corps Clothing: https://metalcorpsclothing.bigcartel.com/category/surviving-rocklahomaTannenbaum Graphics: https://tannenbaum-graphics.printify.me/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/surviving-rocklahoma--4196214/support.

Not A-Fib :Inside New Orleans EMS's Body Worn Camera Program and Mass Casualty Response   In this episode of the Not A-fib podcast, Deputy Chief Christopher Keller of New Orleans Emergency Medical Services shares the origins and impact of their innovative body worn camera program. The program protects staff, supports quality assurance and aids patient care. Keller discusses navigating privacy concerns, storage challenges, and staff buy-in while prioritizing transparency over punishment. He also reflects on the agency's rapid and coordinated response to the tragic January 1, 2025 Bourbon Street attack, highlighting lessons learned and multi-agency training efforts. Additionally, Keller provides insight into preparing for massive events like the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, where public safety coordination is key. The episode closes with reflections on the department's experience filming the Nightwatch TV series and the future potential of integrating body cam footage with EMS documentation.

He doesn't dance in the streets—but he films the people who do. In this episode, I sit down with the man behind some of Louisiana's most viral videos: Mr. John Weatherall. We talk about the unexpected rise of his internet fame, the King Cake Festival, working behind the camera at Mardi Gras parades, and the viral dance and song that bear his name. From quiet creator to cultural icon, this is the story of a man who captured the soul of the South—without saying a word.Plus: camera talk, creative advice, and stories from behind the lens.

* Everything you need to know about training your dog * Do we have too many Mardi Gras parades? * Another painful pest has made its way to Louisiana * Do third parties ever succeed in the US? * How can our dogs tell what we're thinking and feeling? * Breaking down some good news on our redfish population

* How hard is it to get a new Mardi Gras parade going? Do we have too many as it is? * A new study shows the menhaden industry has been less harmful to redfish populations than originally thought.

We talk with Arthur Hardy about some possible changes to Mardi Gras for 2026 after a City Council hearing this week and what he's been hearing from krewes

* What makes a good homicide detective? * Talking with JP Morrell about redevelopment Charity Hospital and about Mardi Gras

Tommy spends some time with Councilmember JP Morrell talking about Mayor Cantrell vetoing a deal for Charity Hospital renovations and about Mardi Gras krewes.

Netflix introduces the new documentary A King Like Me, which follows the New Orleans Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club -- the legendary 116-year-old original Black Mardi Gras Krewe -- as they work to bring the Zulu parade back for Mardi Gras 2022 in the face of Hurricane Ida, a global pandemic and the tragic loss of several members to COVID. The film paints a modern portrait of Black brotherhood, leadership and community;  explores health and social inequities in the U.S. tied to race; and highlights the ways Black culture has shaped both New Orleans and the nation. (See a preview). The film was executive produced by Fisher Stevens. In addition to his dozens of well-known roles in movies & TV (Short Circuit, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch, Asteroid City, Succession, Lost, etc.), Fisher is also an Oscar-winning documentarian (The Cove, Crazy Love, Beckham). A King Like Me marks the directorial debut of Emmy winner Matthew O. Henderson who produced films such as True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality, The Soul of America and Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Netflix introduces the new documentary A King Like Me, which follows the New Orleans Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club -- the legendary 116-year-old original Black Mardi Gras Krewe -- as they work to bring the Zulu parade back for Mardi Gras 2022 in the face of Hurricane Ida, a global pandemic and the tragic loss of several members to COVID. The film paints a modern portrait of Black brotherhood, leadership and community;  explores health and social inequities in the U.S. tied to race; and highlights the ways Black culture has shaped both New Orleans and the nation. (See a preview). The film was executive produced by Fisher Stevens. In addition to his dozens of well-known roles in movies & TV (Short Circuit, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch, Asteroid City, Succession, Lost, etc.), Fisher is also an Oscar-winning documentarian (The Cove, Crazy Love, Beckham). A King Like Me marks the directorial debut of Emmy winner Matthew O. Henderson who produced films such as True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality, The Soul of America and Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Join us on Patreon for the After Party and much more!This week Kelly is recovering from a recent surgery, so we'd thought it be fun in the meantime to release another classic Back to the Barre After Party! This After Party was attached to our episode "Paige Doesn't Have Rabies!" which covered Season 2 Episode 18. Topics include what drinks were really in those cups (or better yet what was in the McDonalds cups), Mardi Gras, and the origin of our Favorite Dance segment!Quotes“You said we need a burner phone. We do! I've watched a lot of Law & Order, I know how that s**t works." (03:34-03:43 | Christi & Kelly)“I was like do you know about Candy Apples? You mean that they're delicious!? And I was like no...” (07:46-07:53 | Christi)“We need to put out a drinking calendar for the masses. We need to do our public service." (10:01-10:06 | Christi)“If there was a martini sitting there at 7:30 in the morning I know it's not gonna be a good day." (19:01-19:08 | Kelly)LinksSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50aSBAYXH_9yU2YkKyXZ0w Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/backtothebarreThank you to Ashley Jana for allowing us to use Electricity!! Follow her on IG HERE: https://instagram.com/ashleyjanamusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Download Electricity HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/electricity/1497482509?i=1497482510Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiakFollow Kelly on IG: www.instagram.com/kellylhyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Maureen (Mo) Donnelly is a Professor of Biology and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida International University (FIU). She is also a Research Associate in the Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Mo studies amphibians like frogs and toads. These organisms are all currently at risk for extinction, and her lab is dedicated to trying to understand how to prevent losses of species in the future. Mardi Gras is Mo's favorite holiday, and she likes to spend her free time preparing for riding in the each Mardi Gras parade. She was able to ride on a float in the parade in New Orleans, and it was an incredible experience. Mo received her PhD in Biology from the University of Miami and completed postdoctoral research at the American Museum of Natural History and at the University of Miami. She worked as an Adjunct Assistant Professor and Project Director at the University of Miami before joining the faculty at Florida International University. Mo is with us today to tell us all about her journey through life and science.

235. Who do you consider a lifelong friend? Someone you've known for decades? A newer friend you feel deeply bonded to? In the final episode of The Heart of Friendship series—celebrating connection, sisterhood, and shared growth—I chat with my dear friend Michelle, who I've been friends with since we were 16, for a heartfelt, funny, and honest conversation about what it means to grow up and older together. We share behind-the-scenes stories from our wild days in our 20s (like lying to our moms and driving 27 hours from Minneapolis to New Orleans for Mardi Gras just to follow a boy), reflect on how we've changed (and stayed the same), and and talk candidly about navigating our 50s without children—making peace with that, and what it's meant for our lives and friendship. Through laughter, love, and deep appreciation, we explore what it really means to keep showing up for each other over decades. This one's for anyone who knows the beauty—and the sacredness—of a friendship that lasts a lifetime. ~ ~ > A new way to work with me! The 5 Session Focus Series. ~ ~ < Email info@thewellnessheadquarters.com with "Tell me more" and I'll send you the details.AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. ​ As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!

Welcome back to Mom Street USA: The Hub Episodes! In this episode, we're diving into Universal Orlando's special events — from Halloween Horror Nights to Mardi Gras — and exploring everything you need to know about Volcano Bay, Universal's tropical-themed water park.We'll break down:

Located on the banks of the Mississippi river, New Orleans is famous for many things such as jazz music, Creole and Cajun cuisine, and a rich cultural heritage that blends African, Native American, Spanish, Caribbean, and French ancestry. Nicknamed “The Big Easy”, New Orleans conjures up images of Mardi Gras parades with their colourful purple, green, and gold bead necklaces, and bands walking the streets playing to roaring crowds… But the joyful, celebratory side of New Orleans has an equally dark, sombre, and much more frightening side…This is Haunted UK Abroad, and today we visit the Southern state of Louisianna in the U.S. and, specifically, the – by all accounts very haunted – city of New Orleans.Do you have an interesting story which you'd be willing to share with the show? If so, your story could feature in our end of season Listeners' Stories episodes. Please get in touch with the show via our new Haunted UK Podcast Website, or email us at contactus@hauntedukpodcast.com, marking the subject as Listener Story.All stories are treated with the utmost privacy and respect – if you wish to remain anonymous – that's no problem at all. Alternatively, you could drop us a voice note via Instagram, and with your permission, we will play your voice note on the show. It would be great for your voice to bring your very own story to life.We're waiting for your stories …You can support us, access bonus material, join our growing community – and follow us for updates at Haunted UK Podcast Patreon. You can also now do this on Ko-fi at ko-fi.com/hauntedukpodcastWebsite: https://hauntedukpodcast.com/Instagram: Haunted UK PodcastTwitter/X: @hauntedukpodWe're also now on Facebook – please join us there!You can also find us on Tiktok here https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedukpodcastThis episode was:Presented by: Steve HollowayProduced by Pink Flamingo Home StudiosWritten by: Melissa WestScript edited by  Marie Waller Proofreading Please don't forget, we are part of an exciting new study – you can get involved too! The Haunted UK Podcast has teamed up with Northumbria University who are interested in sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis is when people wake up and are unable to move and often see vivid experiences. We would particularly like to hear from people who are over eighteen years old and have paranormal experiences during sleep paralysis.We are proud to be a part of this fantastic study, and we'd love for all of you listeners to get involved if you've had any experience with sleep paralysis ... no matter how small. Let's find some answers!Get in touch using the following links:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ThingsThatBumpEmma.barkus@northumbria.ac.uknick.neave@northumbria.ac.ukcontactus@hauntedukpodcast.comThank you so much for listening and supporting us!

The fallout from the sandwich draft is being felt in the cabin, plus Dan tells a Mardi Gras story and the flogs make some predictions about Trump & Elon's break-up which might still come true (but probably won't). Peak cabin! Follow the cabin on Instagram and TikTok @flogcabin or get around the flogs individually @danmuggleton, @andrewhamiltoncomedy and @tomwitcombecomedy.Flog Cabin has a Patreon! Get a bonus podcast every Monday and more floggery (in the form of extra and exclusive flogcasts, free tickets to flog live events and the ability to write your own Pilots ads for the flogs to read on the show, early access and more) join the Flogtreon today!Call the cabin on FONE-A-FLOG, leave the flogs a voicemail that they might play on the show... or just make fun of privately. Also full episodes of Flog Cabin are now live on YouTube released every Sunday.See the flogs do stand-up comedy live and on tour in 2025 here:Andrew Hamilton in New Zealand, Victoria & NSWDaniel Muggleton in New Zealand, Newcastle & SydneySponsored by Pilot Men's Health www.pilot.com.auSave $20 on your first order with promo code FLOGGERS20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're diving into Universal Orlando's special events — from Halloween Horror Nights to Mardi Gras — and exploring everything you need to know about Volcano Bay, Universal's tropical-themed water park.We'll break down:

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of NRCAC Team Talk, we spotlight the New Jersey Children's Alliance's groundbreaking, statewide approach to addressing problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in youth. Join guests Nydia Monagas, Maria Isabel Poontoriero (MIP), and Valeria Vila from NJCA as they discuss the development of this innovative program, its foundational framework, and key insights from its first year of implementation. Whether you're a child advocacy professional, part of a multidisciplinary team, or a Chapter leader seeking to strengthen your community's response to PSB, this episode offers valuable takeaways and inspiration. Tune in now and discover how your community can take steps toward a more coordinated and effective PSB response. Topics in this episode: What prompted the creation of a statewide PSB response (4:24) Formation of the workgroup (9:47) Program framework (12:22) Referrals Training Funding Quality assurance and data collection Challenges (19:31) How a case flows through the program (26:53) Feedback (30:58) What's next (36:13) Advice for other states (40:06) GUESTS: Nydia Y. Monagas, Psy.D., is the Director of Training and Statewide Initiatives with the New Jersey Children's Alliance (NJCA), a statewide non-profit whose mission is to promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to victims of child abuse, neglect and family violence. Dr. Monagas serves as co-chair of the Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Statewide Response Workgroup, which established a statewide strategy to respond to cases involving PSB. Dr. Monagas is also an Associate Teaching Professor in the McCormick Center for Child Advocacy and Policy at Montclair State University, where she supervises the practicum experience for undergraduate Child Advocacy and Policy majors and teaches courses on child abuse and neglect, child advocacy, and other related topics. She is also the Director the Family Impact Seminars in New Jersey which provides state policymakers with nonpartisan, solution-oriented research on family issues. Dr. Monagas serves on several statewide Boards, including the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect and the Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board. Dr. Monagas previously conducted psychological evaluations and treatment for children and families involved with Child Protective Services. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.  She also has a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and a Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University. Maria Isabella Pontoriero (“MIP”), LMSW, MPH, is a licensed social worker and forensic interviewer. MIP is Program Manager at the New Jersey Children's Alliance, managing New Jersey's statewide coordinated response to youth who are impacted by and/or initiate problematic sexual behaviors. MIP is also Founder and Consultant for Enhanced Choice Training & Consulting LLC, which provides specialized training, program development, and case consultation services to individuals and agencies who serve victims of crime and exploitation. In addition, MIP provides training and peer review feedback as a consultant on an as-needed basis for Modell Consulting Group and RADAR Child Forensic Interview Models. She previously served as Lead Social Worker for the New Orleans Children's Advocacy Center & Audrey Hepburn CARE Center at Children's Hospital New Orleans. There, she supervised the full-time and contract forensic interviewing staff and coordinated a child trafficking survivor services team called BRAVE (Building Resilience for All Victims of Exploitation). In partnership with the New Orleans Police Department, MIP developed Louisiana's first proactive recovery planning team that provided rapid recovery and advocacy response to missing and exploited youth who have left home. MIP develops and delivers in-service and New Recruits child abuse curricula for the New Orleans Police Department Training Academy. In her spare time, MIP loves to bake, read, and celebrate Mardi Gras! Valeria Vila, Ph.D., is passionate about leveraging data to inform evidence-based practices that promote community safety, reduce harm, and expand access to critical services for vulnerable populations. At the New Jersey Children's Alliance, she leads data efforts for the Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) Program, analyzing trends and shaping policy recommendations to strengthen services and support healing. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: New Jersey Children's Alliance: https://njcainc.org Social Media Platforms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/njcainc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njcainc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-jersey-childrens-alliance/ Northeast Regional Children's Advocacy Center: https://www.nrcac.org Regional Children's Advocacy Centers: https://www.regionalcacs.org Looking for training and technical assistance for your Chapter, Children's Advocacy Center, or multidisciplinary team? Northeast Regional CAC provides training and assistance services to help you implement an effective, sustainable, collaborative response to child abuse. Visit NRCAC.org/request to learn more and request assistance today! Have an idea for a future Team Talk guest or topic? We want to hear from you! Click here to share your suggestions. Disclaimer: This project was sponsored by NRCAC from Grant Award Number 15PJDP-22-GK-03061-JJVO awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, OJJDP or NRCAC.  

Curious about exploring a swingers club but not sure how to bring it up with your partner? In this video, John and Jackie from OpenLove101.com share personal stories and thoughtful advice on approaching the lifestyle with someone who may feel hesitant. Filmed in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, they discuss common fears, misconceptions, and the importance of honest, pressure-free communication. Jackie opens up about her own early doubts—and how one visit changed her perspective. Whether you're just curious or considering taking that first step, this video offers guidance on creating a safe, respectful, and open conversation. #OpenLove101 #SwingersClub #RelationshipTalk #JohnAndJackie #CommunicationInRelationships

"Come to the Mardi Gras" - Bing Crosby; "How Soon (Will I Be Seeing You)" - Bing Crosby; "Jubilee" - Kay Thompson, Williams Brothers, & Bing Crosby; "Ain't Cha Ever Comin' Back?" Bing Crosby

I'm sure we've all heard about the 10 men that escaped a New Orleans prison this past week.. BUT you may not know exactly why they were imprisoned in the first place. The inmate we are talking about today was convicted of  MULTIPLE MURDER charges for murders that occurred over a span of years. So JOIN US TODAY as we discuss Derrick Groves, also known as the Mardi Gras killer.Thank you to listener Omi for recommending this case.RIP to the victims

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Grab your backpacks and questionable decision-making, because it's time for another lesson in What Not to Bring to School! This week on Blurry Hysteria, we dive into two stories that have educators nationwide clutching their stress balls.First up, a student shows up to class with a live grenade for show-and-tell, proving once again that kids will literally bring anything to school—except a signed permission slip. Was it a cry for attention? A misunderstood prop? Or did this kid just take Call of Duty way too seriously?Then we slide straight into a wobbly mess of sugar and scandal as a kindergartner hands out jello shots like it's Mardi Gras in the cafeteria. Forget snack time, it's party time! (Just don't tell the principal. Or Child Protective Services.)It's all explosive fun (sometimes literally) on this week's Blurry Hysteria—where the only thing more questionable than these stories is how they even happened in the first place.Pack your juice box (not the Bot Booze spiked kind) and join us!Links & Resources

It is week three of the "Forever Midnight Goes To Space" bonanza and Jef, Josh and Brian are finally gettin' used to zero gravity and huffing farts in their space helmets. This time around the FM3 make a wish that Leprechaun 4 will hopefully not be as much of a boring mess as Critters 4, and who knows maybe they will find some gold hidden on some far off Mardi Gras planet?! Who knows maybe they will even witness a real life Leprechaun shootin' a pistol, you never know...it could happen! So tighten the buckles on your wee shoes cause this trip into space might get a little bumpy and lumpy! 

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey break down the biggest stories in the Universal Parks universe, including new details on Epic Universe's Annual Passholder preview days and Universal's officially announced theme park in the UK. Plus, they wrap up their deep dive into Universal Studios Hollywood's 1960s Mardi Gras de Mexico and explore what these early events meant for the future of theme park entertainment. Epic Universe preview day tickets go live - Eric shares his plan for a family-first experience The Epic Universe photo ban is lifted - what it means for social media and spoiler-sensitive fans Speculation on ride tech and show elements, including the Dart animatronic and Dark Universe misdirection Universal announces its new UK park, with rumored lands pulled from Epic Universe, Beijing - and possibly even a James Bond presence Ghostbusters props appear at the Film Vault in Orlando - teasing a Horror Nights tie-in or more? Universal Studios Hollywood's earliest tram tour effects, including foam boulders, flash floods, and parting seas How Mardi Gras de Mexico and Jesus Christ Superstar helped shape the model for today's hard-ticket events Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Book Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode of The Epic Universal Podcast, Jim Hill and Eric Hersey take a wild detour into Universal's 1960s event history—when guests could watch a ceremonial Aztec princess sacrifice as part of the “Mardi Gras to Mexico” celebration. Yes, really. They also dive into the latest Universal news and rumors leading up to Epic Universe's debut. Universal's new Epic Universe Portal Tour and how it's drawing nationwide attention A full breakdown of Epic Universe's Express Pass pricing and early reactions The $150 Monster Make-Up Experience—worth the price or a pass? Rumors surrounding Rip Ride Rockit's removal and what could replace it Drones returning to CineSational: how Universal is reviving nighttime shows The Voladores de Papantla, Aztec dancers, tequila bars, and scripted sacrifices that defined Universal's wild early festival days Deep-cut park memories like the Jack Benny vault tour and a Creature from the Black Lagoon meet-and-greet Show Notes For links, photos, and more context from this episode, visit: https://jimhillmedia.com/epic-universal-podcast-aztec-dancers-mariachis-tequila-and-ceremonial-sacrifices-ep-45/ Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Book Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known as "Lady Louie," Doreen Ketchens has been a fixture of the French Quarter for nearly four decades. We talk about her classical training and her career as a street performer, and she'll play some music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Nikki & Brie are back in your feed! Nikki was today years-old when she learned the true meaning of Mardi Gras. The show kicks off with Nikki schooling Brie on Mardi Gras and what “today years-old” actually means. The Garcia Twins are gearing up for Lent, but they're unsure what they want to give up for the season, so they kick around some ideas, including some family activities to challenge themselves this year that include gratitude and prayer. School's back in session when Nikki has to teach Brie about some current slang terms and vintage vernacular. Then Nikki explains why people need to chill on DMing her about out-of-context moments from the podcast that have made headlines in the past few weeks. Brie has updates on the chickens and their new coup. Nikki has also been making some upgrades around the house and is at a crossroads as to what needs to be worked on next. Smash or Pass? That's the big question on today's show. It's up to Nikki & Brie to Smash or Pass fashion items, wellness routines, foods, and celebrities. They have very strong opinions about fingerless gloves and buffets. Nikki & Brie close things out with Inspiration & Affirmation about growth and self-acceptance. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109!

Mardi Gras is in full swing. It's a crucial time for the New Orleans' economy, but the celebrations are cast behind the shadow of the recent terrorist attack. Today on the show, we talk about how terrorism impacts tourism and why some places recover faster than others.Related episodes:Do dollar store bans work (Apple / Spotify)For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy