# mardi gras (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mardi gras. Page: Feed: --- ## [EP 254 - St. Augustine Church](http://beyondbourbonst.com/254) _2026-08-12 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ St. Augustine Catholic church is located in the Treme and is said to be the oldest black Cathoic parish in the United States. To help us learn all about it, I'm joined by three parishoners. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_254_-_St_Augustines.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 253 - Two Chicks Walking Tours](http://beyondbourbonst.com/253) _2026-07-30 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ My guest today is a long time sponsor of the podcast, and the founder of Two Chicks Walking Tours. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_253_-_Two_Chicks_Walking_Tours.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Socks, Streams, and Stories](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/socks-streams-and-stories) _2026-07-28 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ It's a new day, yes it is! ## [EP 252 - Q & A July 2026](http://beyondbourbonst.com/252) _2026-07-15 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ This week's episode is a Q&A show with questions from listeners like you. 02:13 - Cliff Hochberg - under appreciated neighborhood 03:55 - Dan Tamura - three traits it takes to live in New Orleans 06:20 - Heather Heise - New Orleans Opera Festival 08:20 - Nick Savides - Tales of the Cocktail 10:35 - Mark Wingfield - Rainy Day Drinks 12:14 - Mark - Where to find oysters 14:50 - Mark - How to Save NO… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_252_-_Q__A_July_2026.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Computers! How Do They Work?](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/computers-how-do-they-work) _2026-07-14 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ Experiencing teknikal difficulties? ## [EP 251 - Revisiting the Upstairs Lounge Fire](http://beyondbourbonst.com/251) _2026-07-01 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's episode is is a replay of one I did several years ago about the fire at the Upstairs Lounge. The anniversary of this tragic event was on June 24th, so I thought it was a good time to play it again for those who might not have been listening back then. I think it's one of the most moving and important episodes I've recorded. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_251_-_Revisiting_the_Upstairs_Lounge_Fire.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [It's Sock Tuesday](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/its-sock-tuesday) _2026-06-30 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ Read to the end for a bad joke ## [Websocks Makin Websites](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/websocks-makin-websites) _2026-06-23 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ Or, how to have fun on the internet again ## [EP250 - Dining with Ian McNaulty](http://beyondbourbonst.com/250) _2026-06-17 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today, I'm joined by local food writer Ian McNaulty to talk about what's going on with dining and drinking in New Orleans. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_250_-_Dining_with_Ian_McNulty.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Antennas, Cartoons, and Socker!](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/antennas-cartoons-and-socker) _2026-06-16 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ Read to the end for a secret website 🤫 ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mg7TDRD0TvDf) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [A Sock Appeared in your Email!](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/a-sock-appeared-in-your-email) _2026-06-09 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ Just saying "hey" and maybe even "hello" ## [Returning to Beloved Characters, Writing Through Grief, and Finding New Adventures in Love and Austria](https://authorlauryn.substack.com/p/returning-to-beloved-characters-writing) _2026-06-08 · Lauryn P. · Author.Lauryn’s Newsletter_ Book 2 coming soon! Check out my article with Bold Journey Magazine to Learn more! ## [EP 249 - Oysters](http://beyondbourbonst.com/249) _2026-06-04 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's show is all about oysters! I'm down in Grand Isle, about two hours South of New Orleans. I'm joined by the owner of Bayside Oysters, Mr. Kirk Curole [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_249_-_Oysters.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 248 - Summer in New Orleans](http://beyondbourbonst.com/248) _2026-05-21 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ This week's episode is all about things to do in the summer in New Orleans. We discuss ways to beat the heat, summer time festivals, and more! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_248_-_Summer_in_New_Orleans.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [A Message from Sock Cop!](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/a-message-from-sock-cop) _2026-05-19 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ Hey you! ## [You Can Talk to a Sock](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/you-can-talk-to-a-sock) _2026-05-12 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ If you want to ## [EP 247 - Live at Seven Three Distilling](http://beyondbourbonst.com/247) _2026-05-06 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's episode is our fisrt ever podcast recorded in front of a live audience. We're at Seven Three Distillery and interviewing their head distiller, Luka Cutura.. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_247_-_Live_at_Seven_Three_Distilling.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Hey, You Got Them Beanz?](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/hey-you-got-them-beanz) _2026-05-05 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ You know I keep them things on me ## [EP 246 - Accidental Cajun Experiences](http://beyondbourbonst.com/246) _2026-04-23 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's show is focused on a local business that offers cullinary tours of New Orleans called Accidental Cajun Experiences. It's led by James Cullen, a chef and photographer. James is also a former guest on the podcast, a sponsor of the podcast, and the person who did much of the photography found in my travel guide book. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_246_-_Accidental_Cajun_Experiences.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [This Week's Theme Is...](https://sockcop.substack.com/p/this-weeks-theme-is) _2026-04-21 · Sock Cop · Sock Cop Saves The World_ Explained in the email! ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4HXtlGQChEIJ) _2026-04-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [EP 245 - St. Roch Market](http://beyondbourbonst.com/245) _2026-03-25 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ My guest has been a vendor at St. Roch Market since its 2015 reopening — and when the historic food hall was on the brink of closing in 2023, he refused to let it die. Today he runs the whole operation, a 150-year-old New Orleans landmark home to twelve independent vendors serving everything from Gulf oysters to Egyptian falafel to Burmese noodles under one roof on St. Claude Avenue. Join me and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_245_-_St._Roche_Market.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 244 - New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp](http://beyondbourbonst.com/244) _2026-03-12 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's episode is all about a traditional jazz camp held each year in New Orleans. About 15 years ago my guest, Banu Gibson, looked up and realized there was no jazz camp in New Orleans, so she and a couple other people decided to create one. Join me as we learn all about the camp - what it's about, who it's for, and how even non-participants can enjoy their work! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_244_-_Jazz_Camp.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 243 - New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2026](http://beyondbourbonst.com/243) _2026-02-11 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ New Orleans Entrepreneur Week is a great time for entrepreneurs to come together, get some education, network, and have a good time. To talk to us about it, I'm joined by two people heavily invleved in putting this year's event togather, Lisa La Cour and Sam McCabe. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_243_-_New_Orleans_Entrepreneur_Week_2026.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [S7, Episode 5: How Carnival Has Evolved in America](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renaissance-publishing/episodes/S7--Episode-5-How-Carnival-Has-Evolved-in-America-e3ev3l9) _2026-02-11 · New Orleans Magazine · Mardi Gras Beyond The Beads_ In this part two with Carnival historian Errol Laborde, we pick up right were we left off and the start of Carnival in the states. Errol takes us by way of Philadelphia – with a stop in Mobile – through to the celebration of Carnival and Mardi Gras as we know it today. Plus, he shares a few of his favorite Carnival food pairings - champagne and a Moon Pie, anyone? [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/132bee14/podcast/play/115362921/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-11%2F21fcdf28-f3d1-4568-ee71-d820b68f1d3d.m4a) ## [S7, Episode 4: Inside the King Cake Hub](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renaissance-publishing/episodes/S7--Episode-4-Inside-the-King-Cake-Hub-e3elbnp) _2026-02-04 · New Orleans Magazine · Mardi Gras Beyond The Beads_ Jennifer Samuels became one of the go-to people for king cake when her and her husband Will sarted the King Cake Hub. Following Will’s passing in 2021, Jennifer decided to continue the business in his honor and has grown the hub to a must-visit for each Carnival season. This episode of Beyond the Beads Ashley caught up with Jennifer to talk about the hub, what they have to offer and some new… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/132bee14/podcast/play/115043513/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2Fd87b423f-5555-e8b4-e8a8-66466ee04c15.m4a) ## [S7, Episode 3: The Beginning of Carnival As We Know It](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renaissance-publishing/episodes/S7--Episode-3-The-Beginning-of-Carnival-As-We-Know-It-e3e9snb) _2026-01-28 · New Orleans Magazine · Mardi Gras Beyond The Beads_ Errol Laborde is a famed Carnival historian with a knowledge that span thousands of years and countless books. Arguably, very few know more about the beloved celebration outside of Errol. This week, we tapped into his vast knowledge of the subject to start from the very beginning. In this two-part interview, we'll discuss where the concept of Carnival originated and how it ended up in Louisiana,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/132bee14/podcast/play/114667691/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-28%2Fd2f6c116-1b8e-fe39-f467-806235152800.m4a) ## [EP 242 - 2026 Mardi Gras Preview with Arthur Hardy](http://beyondbourbonst.com/242) _2026-01-28 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ As we've done for many years, today we're going to preview Mardi Gras 2026 with our friend Arthur Hardy. This one is especially sweet as Arthur is retiring after 50 years. We look back on his career, on the iconic Mardi Gras Guide he created, and look to the future and what this Carnival season holds for us. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_242_-_2026_Mardi_Gras_Preview_with_Arthur_Hardy.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [S7, Episode 2: The History of Throws with the Historic New Orleans Collection](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renaissance-publishing/episodes/S7--Episode-2-The-History-of-Throws-with-the-Historic-New-Orleans-Collection-e3dv812) _2026-01-21 · New Orleans Magazine · Mardi Gras Beyond The Beads_ What's Carnival without a little "throw me something, mista?" Those who have experience Carnival parades since they were born probably remember being in a ladder or on someone's shoulders catching beads, stuffed animals and all kinds of trinkets from those riding in the parades. If you're like any normal New Orleanian, you also have a place in your kitchen dedicated to plastic Mardi Gras cups… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/132bee14/podcast/play/114318818/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-21%2F347d4745-980c-248f-1881-af8c9571eaf4.m4a) ## [Thank you! - 5th Annual NICU Santa](https://ashleemchugh.substack.com/p/thank-you-5th-annual-nicu-santa) _2026-01-07 · Ashlee McHugh · Here for This_ Thank you for helping us raise money for NICU babies, their families, and caregivers. ## [S7, Episode 1: Artist Brandan "BMike" Odums Partners with Raising Cane's for Carnival 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renaissance-publishing/episodes/S7--Episode-1-Artist-Brandan-BMike-Odums-Partners-with-Raising-Canes-for-Carnival-2026-e3d85kp) _2026-01-06 · New Orleans Magazine · Mardi Gras Beyond The Beads_ Brandan "BMike" Odums is a visual artist here in New Orleans who is behind some of the city’s most iconic murals. One of the most famous is that of the Katrina girl on the front of his StudioBe 36,000 square foot gallery in the Bywater. While Odums has worked with many major brands and famous individuals, he is teaming up this year with Raising Cane's to debut a new Mardi Gras mural at one of the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/132bee14/podcast/play/113562713/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-6%2Fba413841-a985-0763-8880-98a5e20f6db2.m4a) ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QowiDeCv898S) _2026-01-06 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [EP 241 - Tenth Anniversary Show](http://beyondbourbonst.com/241) _2025-12-31 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's episode is both a celebration of our 10th anniversary, and a question and answer show. Here are the timestamps for each question: 06:00 - Timbo Kite - ICE Impact 07:18 - Chad Lancaster - Pitching Guests 12:33 - Tracy Popken - Mardi Gras House Decorations 15:56 - Charles Goldberg - Mark's Interview Style 25:27 - Cliff Hochberg - Moving Back to Raise the Girls 31:23 - Mark Wingfield - Things… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_241_-_Tenth_Anniversary_Show.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Last Call to Donate! 5th Annual NICU Santa](https://ashleemchugh.substack.com/p/last-call-to-donate-5th-annual-nicu) _2025-12-22 · Ashlee McHugh · Here for This_ Help us raise money for NICU babies, their families, and caregivers. ## [5th Annual NICU Santa](https://ashleemchugh.substack.com/p/5th-annual-nicu-santa) _2025-12-16 · Ashlee McHugh · Here for This_ Help us raise money for NICU babies, their families, and caregivers. ## [EP 240 - Holiday Hodgepodge](http://beyondbourbonst.com/240) _2025-12-10 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's episode is all about things to do in December and early next year in New Orleans. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_240_-_Holiday.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 239 - Meteorologist Margaret Orr](http://beyondbourbonst.com/239) _2025-11-26 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Meteorologists in New Orleans tend to become well known locally, probably due to our reliance on them during hurricanes. My guest today retired in 2024 after a long career as chief meteorologist at WDSU tv. Join me as I interview Margaret Orr about her career, Mardi Gras, retirement, and more. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_239_-_Margaret_Orr.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Voyage LA](https://authorlauryn.substack.com/p/voyage-la) _2025-11-15 · Lauryn P. · Author.Lauryn’s Newsletter_ I always enjoy checking in with my friends at Voyage LA. ## [EP 238 - The Life and Legacy of Anne Rice](http://beyondbourbonst.com/238) _2025-10-29 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's episode is all about the author Anne Rice, known for her books about vampires. To help me dive into all things Anne Rice, I'm, joined by Joel Sharpton, co-host of the podcast The Articulate Coven . [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_238_-_The_Life__Legacy_of_Anne_Rice.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 237 - The Obituary Cocktail](http://beyondbourbonst.com/237) _2025-10-16 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's show is about a darkly named drink; the Obituary Cocktail. Made with gin, vermouth, and absinthe, it's origin is as mysterious as its name. Join me and author Sue Strachan as we discuss the drink, its origin, and where to sample one. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_237_-_The_Obituary_Cocktail.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 236 - Loretta's Authentic Pralines](http://beyondbourbonst.com/236) _2025-09-18 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's epsiode is about two of my favorite New Orleans treats, pralines and beignets. One of my favorite places to get both is Loretta's Authentic Pralines. I'm joined today by the owner of Loretta's, Mr .Robbie Harrison to discuss pralines, beignet's, and his mother's legacy. We also dive into the upcoming Beignet Fest. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_236_-_Lorettas_Authentic_Pralines.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 235 - The Trail They Blazed: Civil Rights in New Orleans](http://beyondbourbonst.com/235) _2025-09-05 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today, we talk about an exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) called The Trail they Blazed, featuring notable people and moments in the fight for civil rights in New Orleans and Louisiana at large. I am joined by HNOC curator Eric Seiferth. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_235_-_The_Trail_They_Blazed_Civil_Rights_in_New_Orleans.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 234 - Antigravity Magazine](http://beyondbourbonst.com/234) _2025-08-08 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Ever wonder about those free magazines you pick up around town? Well, I did. It led me down the path of wanting to find out more about Antigravity Magazine. Join me and editor/publisher Dan Fox as we discuss what Antigravityh is all about! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_234_-_Antigravity_Magazine.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 233 - Save Our Cemeteries, an Interview with Sally Asher](http://beyondbourbonst.com/233) _2025-07-09 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Discover the unique charm and rich history of New Orleans' cemeteries, where each one tells its own story. Explore beyond the famous spots and uncover hidden gems with Sally Asher in our latest episode [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_233_-_Save_Our_Cemeteries.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [EP 232 - Making It Home - From Vietnam to New Orleans](http://beyondbourbonst.com/232) _2025-06-25 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Saigon fell in April 1975. Shortly thereafter Vietnamese immigrants began arriving in New Orleans. Now, fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Historic New Orleans Collection has created an exhibition telling their stories. Join me as I sit down with Senior Historian and Mark Cave to discuss the details. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_232_-_Making_It_Home_-_From_Vietnam_to_New_Orleans.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [The Art of Lounging](https://authorlauryn.substack.com/p/the-art-of-lounging) _2025-05-30 · Lauryn P. · Author.Lauryn’s Newsletter_ Lauryn's Summer Lounging List of Books ## [Slavery in Louisiana - a Visit to Whitney Plantation - Episode 231](http://beyondbourbonst.com/231) _2025-05-29 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Slavery in Louisiana - a Visit to Whitney Plantation In today's episode, we learn about slavery in Louisiana. We visit Whitney Plantation, located in Wallace, LA 40 miles West of New Orleans. The Whitney is the only plantation whose primary focus is on the slaves who worked, lived, and died along this stretch of the Mississippi River. My guest today is Joy Banner, Director of Marketing at Whitney.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/BBS231_Whitney_RerunB.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Tuesday Tidbits](https://ashleemchugh.substack.com/p/tuesday-tidbits-5ce) _2025-05-20 · Ashlee McHugh · Here for This_ A week in Destin. End of school year feels. And Tuesday Tidbits! ## [Questions & Answers - EP 230](http://beyondbourbonst.com/230) _2025-05-15 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ Today's episode is a question and answer epiosde with questions from listeners like you. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_230_-_Q_and_A.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Tuesday Tidbits](https://ashleemchugh.substack.com/p/tuesday-tidbits-69e) _2025-05-06 · Ashlee McHugh · Here for This_ Thoughts on the joy community brings. My newest obsession, my weighted vest. ## [Fleurty Girl - Episode 229](http://beyondbourbonst.com/229) _2025-04-30 · Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans_ My guest is a successful business owner who created a shop focused on celebrating New Orleans through its offerings. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondbourbonst/EP_229_-_Fleurty_Girl.mp3?dest-id=336374) ## [Tuesday Tidbits](https://ashleemchugh.substack.com/p/tuesday-tidbits-d03) _2025-04-29 · Ashlee McHugh · Here for This_ One of my favorite Saturdays of the year. Summer, incoming! Mother's Day gifts!