Episodios

  • S6, Episode 3: Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Moves – 610 Stompers' Brett Patron
    Feb 26 2025

    In our final episode of Season 6, we shine a light on some - in our opinion - extraordinary men with extraordinary dance moves. Brett Patron is a founding member of the 610 Stompers, New Orleans' premier all-male dancing group. From physique to uniform, we get all the info behind these dancing dudes and the badass ladies that walk with them.

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    24 m
  • S6, Episode 2: Queen of Tucks Ellie Platt Reigns Over Beyond the Beads
    Feb 19 2025

    Only a handful of men and women each year get to say they are a part of royalty... Carnival royalty that is. This week we have the current reigning queen of the Krewe of Tucks Ellie Platt to share her love for her krewe and the road to becoming their queen.

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    19 m
  • S6, Episode 1: Vice Takes a Look at Cajun Mardi Gras
    Feb 12 2025

    In the first episode of our new season, we're launching a crossover episode with sister podcast "Louisiana Insider." Producer, and occasional host, Kelly Massicot talks to Vice producer and storyteller Jackson Garrett. Garrett and Vice will release a new documentary this year highlighting the culture and traditions behind Cajun Mardi Gras. Garrett shares his insight into the celebration and what he hopes viewers learn from his experience.

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    21 m
  • S5, Episode 5: Meeting of the Courts
    Feb 7 2024

    In the final episode of season 5, Errol and Rich discuss the inception and history of the meeting of Rex and Comus, as well as the ball that is televised each Mardi Gras night. Additionally, they cover the meeting of Rex and Zulu each Lundi Gras, and Errol's new book that covers it all.

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    24 m
  • S5, Episode 4: Major Carnival Anniversaries
    Jan 31 2024

    In 2024, three Carnival krewes are celebrating big milestone anniversaries. In this week's episode, Errol Laborde and Rich Collins dive into the history of the krewes of Carrollton, Mid-City and Okeanos, as well as an important date for Rex.

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    27 m
  • S5, Episode 3: The Impact of Carnival on the City
    Jan 24 2024

    What impact does the "Greatest Free Show on Earth" have on the city and state? We talk to Tulane University economics professor Toni Weiss about the economic impact Carnival has on the city and her new study that took a deep dive into the financial side of Carnival and provides all the notable numbers. 

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    22 m
  • S5, Episode 2: Elroy James, President of Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club
    Jan 17 2024

    Since the early 20th Century, the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club has been a prominent figure in Carnival culture. From the meeting of the Courts every Lundi Gras to throwing their famous coconuts each Mardi Gras day, Errol and Elroy tackle all aspects of the krewe both in and outside of the Carnival season.

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    50 m
  • S5, Episode 1: Barry Kern of Kern Studios
    Jan 10 2024

    In the first episode of Season 5, host Errol Laborde speaks with Barry Kern, CEO and president of Kern Studios. The Kern family has had a long relationship with Carnival in New Orleans since the early 1900's.

    Barry's father Blaine Kern started Kern Studios in 1947 and quickly became the city’s leading parade designer and builder, working with legendary krewes like Rex and Zulu.

    With Barry at the helm, Kern Studios now builds parade floats each year for 18 different Carnival krewes.

    This episode, Barry talks about the history of the company, Carnival 2024 and the extra creations made for businesses all over the world.

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    58 m
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