Questions and Answers from Listeners - EP154

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

4.8 • 891 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2022

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Questions and Answers from Listeners like you.

02:07 - what was your favorite Carnival memory/moment this year
03:05 - Jazz Camp attendee asks what his wife should do while he’s Jazzing
05:28 - Talk about Midcity area
09:42 - When is the BBS Book Release? Who are you most excited to see at Jazz Fest? When will you have James Cullen back on?
13:20 - French Quarter Fest/Indian Museum, what are best bars/restaurants in area?
16:17 - tell me about Pirate’s Alley
17:57 - coffee - Talk about Chicory, Cafe Au Lait
20:49 - Lefcadio Hearn and his impact on culture?
23:54 - Favorite Parades (Day/Night/Family/NOTFamily)
29:04 - Favorite non-Canival season parade
30:04 - Hear more about your book publishing process
30:30 - What is a New Orleans Place or Event you still want to experience for first time?
32:00 - What’s the history of praline?
33:25 - Tips for bringing grandkids to Mardi Gras
35:50 - Tips for first timers at Jazzfest?
36:20 - what was your overall take on this Carnival season
37:28 - How’s Your back? How’s the book? Can you bring in food to Jazzfest?
38:16 - When will Beyond Bourbon Street come out as an audiobook?
39:02 - what goes into being a crew member of a large parade?
42:47 - what are your must haves in the bag for Jazzfest
44:50 - traditions, myths that resonate around New Orleans?
47:34 - camping options near New Orleans?
48:52 - what’s changed since the pandemic?
51:15 - life of an oyster shucker?
52:44 - well seasoned versus mouth on fire?
54:25 - what’s it like to be a kid in New Orleans?

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.
0:36.0	Hey y'all, this is Mark.
0:37.0	Welcome to episode 154.
0:40.0	Today's episode's a Q&A show with questions from listeners like you.
0:44.0	The last show was all about the Mardi Gras Indians.
0:47.0	If you missed it, go back and give it a listen.
0:49.0	I think you'll enjoy it.
0:50.0	Before we jump in, let me talk about the people that make the show possible.
0:54.0	First off support comes from the Historic New Orleans Collection, the city's
0:57.4	Premier History Museum located at 520 Royal Street in the heart of the French
1:02.2	quarter. There you'll get to explore
1:04.4	three centuries of Great New Orleans stories and some of our most historic spaces
1:09.2	and emissions free. Don't miss the immersive film about the history of the French
1:13.7	quarter at night or any of the museums changing exhibitions in the brand new
1:18.1	tricentennial wing. Go to hnocc.org slash visit to plan your trip.
1:24.0	today's episode is also sponsored by our Patreon supporters.
1:27.0	If you love the podcast, the Facebook group, and the work I'm doing,
1:31.0	please consider becoming a monthly supporter.
1:33.2	Find out more at Patreon.com slash Beyond Bourbon ST.
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