19 Questions About New Orleans - Episode #96
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.9 • 916 Ratings
🗓️ 14 August 2019
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
In this solo episode I answer your questions about New Orleans. The questions cover everything from museums to infrastructure, the best and worst things about New Orleans, and more.
Time Stamps
4:10 As a local how often do you make it to Saints games? Are you a season ticket holder or do you prefer to only attend a few, or even just a single game a year?
5:41 As a New Orleans native, you've surely heard your share of ghost stories from family and friends. Have you ever experienced anything paranormal, or have any anecdotes from NOLA residents that stand out in your mind?
7:45 What about fictional books based or about New Orleans? Are there authors who genuinely capture New Orleans culture? I always get great recommendations from Octavia Books.
11:46 Where does all the money go from tourism? Why are there so many infrastructure problems in New Orleans?
16:04 So we hear Hubig is finally coming back. What is your favorite flavor?
18:56 Besides the DDay Museum & NOMA, what museum is a must see?
23:16 Where to stay if you want that downtown sidewalk cafe authentic french old school vibe?
26:44 When people mention wanting to move to New Orleans, so many talk about how expensive car insurance is. Is that due to flood risks? Or is it due to car robberies?
30:11 What the job market is like there? I know there's a lot of service industry work, but what else is there?
32:12 What's the health and fitness culture like there?
35:45 Super curious as to the corporate job market. What is it like?
36:51 Where are the best live music venues in New Orleans? Especially for genres that originated from the American south, like jazz or Blues.
39:25 What should a group of adults do on Halloween night to celebrate?
40:54 Describe your favorite New Orleans neighborhood in three words!
42:16 Can you talk about the VA in New Orleans?
44:41 What is the best way to get to see inside some of those historic homes?
47:42 What's being done about current infrastructure problems, including clogged storm drains?
51:04 Favorite local beer?
54:00 What's the best thing and the worst thing about living in
New Orleans?
Episodes Mentioned
47 - Halloween in New Orleans
92 - Impact of Short Term Rentals in New Orleans
33 - Top Ten Things to Do in New Orleans City Park
41 - Explore the Southern Food and Beverage Museum
05 - A Marathon with a Side of Beignets
12 - Preservation Hall
01 - Po-Boy Festival, Voodoo Music, Boudin Bourbon & Beer, Halloween
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Thank You
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Contact Us
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Thanks for listening!
Mark
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| 0:00.0 | Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, |
| 0:16.3 | music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, |
| 0:22.1 | living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, you've come to the right place. |
| 0:30.0 | And now, your host, Mark Bologna. |
| 0:35.0 | Hey all, this is Mark. |
| 0:37.0 | Welcome to episode 96. |
| 0:40.0 | The last show was all about that famous New Orleans dish, Red Beans and Rice. |
| 0:44.4 | I had a fun discussion with Vince Hayward, the CEO of L.H. Hayward and company. |
| 0:49.6 | You might not recognize their company name, but you've probably had their Camellia brand Red Beans. |
| 0:54.0 | We talked about how to prepare Red Beans, where to get a great bowl here in New Orleans, and lots more. |
| 1:00.0 | If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. |
| 1:03.0 | Today's episode is a Q&A show where I answer questions from listeners like you. |
| 1:07.0 | We have a fun bunch of questions today, but before we dive in, |
| 1:11.0 | I want to tell you about two of the businesses that make the Beyond |
| 1:13.4 | Bourbon Street Podcast possible. First up is Two Chicks Walking Tours. My friend |
| 1:18.7 | Christine Miller is the head chick in charge over at Two Chicks Walking Tours. |
| 1:22.4 | If you love New Orleans you probably want head Chick in charge over a two chicks walking tours. |
| 1:23.2 | If you love New Orleans, you probably wandered through the Garden District before. |
| 1:27.0 | It's beautiful, but it really comes to life when you have a guide who can tell you all about |
| 1:30.7 | the history and about the people who live there. |
| 1:33.9 | On a two-chicks walking tour you learn about the architecture, the residents, and more. |
| 1:38.6 | You'll get to see where Anne Rice used to live, where Saints favorite Archie Archie Manning still lives and you might even |
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