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Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Ep. 223 - The Mardi Gras Game

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8891 Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

My guest today is a New Orleanian who decided to create a board game focused on Mardi Gras. Michael Combes was disappointed in the lack of games with a New Orleans theme, so he created his own. Listen in as he describes the game and his plans for making it a reality.

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans.

0:13.3

Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique.

0:20.6

Whether you are planning a trip,

0:22.3

living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are,

0:26.6

you've come to the right place. And now, your host, Mark Bologna.

0:36.5

Hey, y'all, this is Mark. Welcome to episode 223. Today's show is all about a new board game

0:42.7

focused on Martigraw. The last show is our annual Marty Gar preview episode with Arthur Hardy.

0:47.8

If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. I think you'll enjoy it. Before you jump in,

0:51.7

let me talk about the people that make this show possible. The most frequent questions I get are about moving to New Orleans. If you're ready to make the move,

0:58.0

you're going to need a good realtor, and that's where Liz Wood comes in. Let Liz and her team over at Liz Wood Realty help you find the right place.

1:05.0

They can help whether you plan to rent or purchase. Look, New Orleans is a terrific city, but choosing the neighborhood that's the best

1:11.4

fit for you can be overwhelming at times. Liz makes that process fun and easy. Reach out to Liz at

1:17.2

Lizwoodrealty.com and make your dream of living in New Orleans a reality. Many members of our

1:22.5

Facebook community have done just that and are thrilled with their new homes. You will be too.

1:27.3

The other thing that sets Liz apart is what she does after she helps you find a home.

1:31.1

She does a really great job at building community and helping you get connected with people in your new area.

1:36.6

When you're ready to make New Orleans home, reach out to Liz.

1:39.8

Long-term listeners are familiar with two chicks walking tours and their small group approach to public walks through the Garden District and the French Quarter.

1:47.2

For those new to the topic, they limit group size to half the number of guests of other companies.

1:52.1

Frequent tour takers know that size matters in this case and smaller is definitely better.

1:56.9

There are also experts of curating private tours, including a variety of themes such as literature tours through the French Quarter and a Marini highlights tour option.

2:05.4

The team has also traversed the CBD in the warehouse with grouped in tow, discussing the city's unique development and characteristics.

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