I have ALWAYS loved to watch those ghost shows on the television . Man oh Man. Talk about something that fascinates me. It's the unknown. The mysteriousness. The fright! Yall know from time to time, Papa goes after some of these investigators. I want to learn! After all, what is the the harm of a little haunted fun?  Well, that being said, I found the MOST POPULAR ghost hunter in New Orleans. With almost 150,000 followers on Instagram, John Gualtieri is easily the bravest man in the room. Remember that eerie Christmas tree that was high up in the abandoned Charity Hospital? That's HIM! No ..read more

Y'all.  I had to adjust my hat for this one.  Mayor Marc Morial will be celebrating his 30'th anniversary of not only becoming mayor of New Orleans  but following in his father's footsteps by being one of the First  African American Mayors. Not only that but at the time he was the youngest in history!  At 35 years old, he implemented a new way of leading. He brought EVERYONE to the table. He's the people's mayor.  In his administration, crime fell by 5 %! He had a hands on approach that REALLY reaped benefits! By the time his re elections ended he won his second ..read more

I love it when I find chefs and restaurants that not only push out the best dishes you can imagine, but also, lead by example.   In a perfect world, a restaurant would open it's doors and just cook for it's guests.   But unfortunately, that isn't the way the world works.   In the span from  dusk to dawn, a guest's life can change in an instant.  A hurricane, a fire, an oil spill, or this, takes away the option of just being able to eat.  "It's times like these you learn to live again. It's time like these you learn to give again." Right now, Louisiana is dealing ..read more

Emergencies can happy out of nowhere! Especially when you have a kid... even more when you have children.  I learned quickly as each of our kids were born that situations can go south really fast. I remember as a new parent how scared I would get when our first newborn baby would act differently.  That is why I thought it would be helpful to create a brand new segment that allows our audience to submit their own questions as it relates to them. **With that said, This is for entertainment purposes ONLY. If you have ANY hesitation about your child's health, PLEASE seek advice from your ..read more

Sandpiper Vacations has been a sponsor for NolaPapa.com from the beginning and I am so thrilled that the owner, Nick Bryan is back to share the latest in what is happening in the world of vacationers.  This week he is here to introduce us all to the biggest, grandest, most gigantic cruise ship in the world!  The brand new, state of the art cruise ship, Icon of the Seas is a record breaking, next level voyage of entertainment! "World class venues that push the limit of your imagination..." As intimidating as planning such a vacation is, Nick is here to make it super simple. His team ..read more

  Relationships with people are an easy indicator of how far our own pages have turned.   When I first came to New Orleans, I snuck off from my friends and went to the "other" side of Bourbon Street.   Down on the opposite end stood the gay clubs and everything else that came along with them. There was an energy around that I had never experienced before. I knew in those first moments that THIS was my new scene. A short time after, I met long time friend, Cousin Dimitri. No, he wasn't just my cousin, he was everyone's cousin! He was and still is a beloved D.J. at the iconic rad ..read more

Last season, you may remember the local documentary called Dirty Dogs.  The director, Ty Turner sat down and blew our mind! A 50 year old ordinance in New Orleans had allowed the local staple, Lucky Dogs the exclusive vendor inside the French Quarter.  For HALF A CENTURY, this push cart brand has essentially had a monopoly in one of the oldest neighborhoods in America.  Not anymore.  This season, I wanted to revisit this story and hopefully get some closure to this wild tale of hypocrisy and good ole boy strongholds.  After many emails, calls and conversations with di ..read more

Did you know that February is National Heart Month? To help remember,  just think of a HEART for Valentine's Day! I am so thrilled to welcome back Pediatric Cardiologist, David Weiland.  From  *Congenital heart defects (which heart complications baby is born with)  And then *Acquired heart defects come later in life. It is up to us as parents to KNOW THE SIGNS. It also up to the parents to TAKE your child to their Well Visits with your primary pediatrician.  That is the only way to learn about the serious complexities of the beautiful heart that lay inside your baby.&n ..read more

It's Mardi Gras Baby!! Gosh this escalated quickly!  No where in the country will you find the cultural electricity that New Orleans has oozing from her streets that rises up to each ironclad balcony!  The Live Oaks all slip into a little something a little more flashy-  bedazzled and sparkling like  fancy ladies decked out for a Broadway show.  Experiencing what Mardi Gras is like during Deep Gras is something to behold at least once in your life! For real, y’all. And this show is dedicated to all of the locals that dive into this festive pool every Carnival Season ..read more

Each year I track down and invite many people that I find inspiring to our podcast.  From Hollywood to New Orleans, I look for trailblazers, trendsetters, and warm, compassionate humans that help to make a difference in our crazy world.  This week I am super excited to have the one and only GENIE from Broadway's hit musical, Aladdin!  Michael James Scott joins me to talk about all things BROADWAY! Where did it all begin for him? Who helped him realize his own potential? Who inspires him daily?  Don't miss this exciting new episode with one of NYC's most beloved stars!&nbs ..read more