BBS 123 - Q&A Show
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.9 • 916 Ratings
🗓️ 4 November 2020
⏱️ 37 minutes
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Summary
In today's episode I answer 18 questions (mostly) about New Orleans. These questions were submitted by listeners like you.
We cover everything from how hurricanes impact home prices to the Mother-in-Law lounge, and more.
Timestamps
04:32 - With Louisiana having had a record 5 hurricanes hit this year it it still a safe place to move to and live? Or, due to this fatigue are long term residents finally moving elsewhere?
06:30 - How are the real estate prices affected by the hurricanes? There is a national trend, due to Covid, to move out of the city and to the burbs? Is this happening in NOLA? Are the real estate prices going down at all?
09:30 - Has been any talk of Mardi Gras being cancelled next year. Also, has it been cancelled in the past?
10:45 - What got you started in podcasting? Do you have any favorite podcasts?
14:30 - What's your best pothole story? Either a "I didn't see it and hit it so hard and my soul left my body" story, or an eternal pothole that has always been there and keeps being a source if "entertainment."
15:45 - Have you ever been to the Mother In Law Lounge?
17:00 - How are the buskers doing during covid? I know lots of musicians like Glen David Andrews, Kermit, and jon Cleary are doing online stuff relying on tips and doing local porch gigs..but how are the other guys?
18:15 - What would be your last drink instead of last meal? The where and why?
19:05 - For people considering buying a home in New Orleans, how much does flood zone factor into the considerations? Areas that flooded after Katrina like Lakeview and mid-city have repopulated. Assuming levees hold, and the home is somewhat elevated, do people just pay for flood insurance and hope for the best?
22:30 - What's your favorite "touristy" thing to do in the city? I love the bike tours!
23:36 - Has Richard Campanella written about Acadiana?
25:00 - What are the best restaurants to eat at on Thanksgiving?
26:20 - What is your favorite episode?
27:45 - What has been a fan favorite that you might not have expected?
28:35 - What is an aspect of your city that the podcast made you see differently?
30:00 - Is there a piece of equipment that has made your podcasts better? What is it, & how does it help you?
31:40 - What has it been like maintaining the BBS Krewe page? What positive things have come of it?
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast |
| 0:15.0 | where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New |
| 0:19.2 | Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, 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, this is Mark. |
| 0:37.0 | Welcome to episode one 23. |
| 0:39.0 | Today's show is in Q&A episode where I answer listener questions. But before we get there I want to tell |
| 0:45.1 | you about the last episode. It's a story of an NFL star who ended up living on the streets |
| 0:50.0 | of New Orleans and the photojournalists who found him on a hot and humid July afternoon. |
| 0:55.5 | If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. |
| 0:57.3 | I think you'll enjoy this story, whether or not you have any interest in the NFL. |
| 1:02.3 | Today's episode is sponsored by Liz Wood Realty. |
| 1:05.6 | Look, the most frequent questions I get are about moving to New Orleans. |
| 1:09.0 | And if you're ready to make the move, |
| 1:10.8 | you're going to need a good realtor. That's where Liz Wood |
| 1:13.4 | comes in. Let Liz and her team over at Liz Wood Realty help you find the right |
| 1:17.6 | place. They can help whether you plan to rent or purchase. New Orleans is a |
| 1:22.4 | terrific city all but choosing the neighborhood |
| 1:24.6 | that's the best fit for you can be overwhelming. And Liz makes that process fun and |
| 1:29.2 | easy. Reach out to Liz at Lizwoodrealty.com and make your dream a living in New Orleans a reality. |
| 1:35.0 | Several members of our community have done just that and they're thrilled with their new homes. |
| 1:39.0 | You will be too. |
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