In this episode with sit with our friend, Captain Clark Brennan of Krewe of Bacchus. We discuss what the parade has in store for us, how the Krewe has been, and this year’s royalty, Kevin Dillon.Follow the Krewe Online: http://www.kreweofbacchus.org http://www.facebook.com/BacchusNewOrleans
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In this episode we take a trip to the Okeanos Krewe Den and chat with the Captain, King, Queen, and a few officers. We discuss their illustrious history of 75 years, what they have in store for their parade, and tons more! All Hail Okeanos! Follow the Krewe online: https://www.kreweofokeanos.org/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064387911553
In this episode, we chat with the founders of Krewe of Lil’ T-Rock, a Carnival organization created through friendships on the Nola.com Mardi Gras forums. Follow the Krewe online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/546516949065120
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In this episode, we are judges for the Krewe of Bilge! Hear some of the thoughts that we have from the parade before we turned in our choices! Follow the Krewe of Bilge Online!https://kreweofbilge.com/https://www.facebook.com/kreweofbilgeevents Follow our Friend Dana and the Stroll Lakeshore Estates online: http://www.facebook.com/StrollLakeshoreEstates http://www.instagram.com/strollmaglakeshoreestates
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In this episode we chat with our dear friends from Krewe of Selene. We catch up on whats up for this year, meet Queen Slene XXVI, Tawnya Sisco, and tons more! Tune in! Don’t miss their parade Feb 9th, 2024 in Slidell! Follow the Krewe online! http://www.kreweofselene.net http://www.facebook.com/kreweofselene http://www.instagram.com/kreweofselene
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In this episode with celebrate 100 years of Carrollton! We discuss their history, things to expect in their parade and tons more! Tune in! Be sure to see their parade, Feb 4, 2024 in Uptown New Orleans! Follow the Krewe online! http://www.kreweofcarrollton.org http://www.facebook.com/KreweofCarrollton http://www.instagram.com/kreweofcarrollton
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In this episode, we chat with members ofthe Lucha Krewe. They tell us about the calendar, what they’ve been up to and where we can see them on the route this coming parade season! Tune In! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.luchakrewe.com http://www.facebook.com/luchakrewe http://www.instagram.com/luchakrewe
In this episode, we go on a journey to the Krewe of Poseidon’s lineup reveal. We see what they have in store for us this year on the route and we chat with their captain and this year’s royalty. Hail Poseidon! Don’t miss their parade this year, January 27th, 2024 in Slidell, LA! Follow the
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In this episoide we talk with the folks from Krewe of Jeanne D’Arc. We learn the krewe’s origins, some story behind Joan of Arc, and tons more! Happy Carnival! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.joanofarcparade.org http://www.facebook.com/jeannedarc
In this episode, we boogie down with the Disco Amigos! We discuss their origins, their involvement in the community, and tons more! Tune in! Follow the krewe online! https://www.discoamigosnola.com/http://www.facebook.com/DiscoAmigosNOLA http://www.instagram.com/DiscoAmigosNOLA Facebook group: “Disco Amigos NOLA Fans“
In this episode we chat with Katrina Brees, founder of the Krewe of Kolossos. We discuss the Krewe’s origins, the bike zoo, and the recent tragedy that they experienced. Tune in! Follow the krewe online! http://www.kolossos.org http://www.facebook.com/KreweofKolossos http://www.instagram.com/KreweofKolossos GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/rebuild-the-kolossos-art-bike-zoo
In this episode, we have a magial time with Crescent City Fae. We discuss their origins, the different characters represented in their krewe, their role in Krampus, and tons more! Tune in! Follow the Krewe online:http://www.crescentcityfae.comhttp://www.facebook.com/ccfaenolahttp://www.instagram.com/ccfaenolahttp://www.twitter.com/ccfaenola
In this episode, we interview some of the ladies of the Dance Connection, Mardi Gras’ oldest dance team. We discuss their 45 years, the dedication, and strong friendships formed through this great Dance Team! Be sure to look for them on the parade route and follow them online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064650495410 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanceconnection_nola/
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In this episode, we chat with former Krewe Captain and current sub-krewe Captain Lee Millikan from Krewe Du Vieux. We discuss the krewe’s use of Satire, the krewe’s history, past royalty, throws and more! Tune in! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.kreweduvieux.org
Helloooooo Dolly! We chat with several of the members of the Krewe of Dolly about their tremedous entry to Carnival, their origins, their work towards literacy and reading in our city, and their undying love for the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. Follow the krewe online! http://www.thekreweofdolly.org http://www.facebook.com/thekreweofdolly http://www.instagram.com/thekreweofdolly
We chat with Adam Strickland, Captain of the Krewe of Alla. We discuss the krewe’s long, esteemed history, their ties with Blaine Kern, genie lamps, the connection with Algiers, their upcoming/current 92nd year, and more! Tune in! Follow the krewe online: http://www.kreweofalla.net http://www.facebook.com/kreweofalla http://www.twitter.com/kreweofalla http://www.instagram.com/kreweofalla
In this episode, we chat with the Mystic Krewe of Music, one of Carnival’s newest Krewes on the Westbank of New Orleans! We discuss their origins, their upcoming inaugural parade, and tons more! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.mkom.org https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087747842472
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In this episode, we are visited again by Angels… the NOLA Angels! We discuss Krewe of Boo and their plans for the parade, their active season of parading, fellowship, and service, and new exciting throws! Tune in! Follow the NOLA Angels online: http://www.nolaangels.com http://www.facebook.com/TheNOLAAngels http://www.instagram.cm/nolaangels
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In this episode, we talk with Michael Esordi, Captain of Krampus and Swampus. We talk about how their Krewes are accessible to the disabled, children with Sensory issues and more. We also discuss their original, their Skull Scavenger Hunt, and tons more! Follow the Krewe(s) online: http://www.kreweofkrampus.com http://www.swampusreturns.com http://www.facebook.com/kreweofkrampus http://www.instagram.com/kreweofkrampus
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In this episode, we chat with Mandi and Katie of the Sassyracs. We discuss the Sassyracs’ origins, their activity in the community, dancing an entire parade route and more! Follow the Sassyracs online: http://www.facebook.com/sassyracs http://www.instagramcon/sassyracs http://www.sassyracs.com
In this episode, we talk to Rick and Tom of the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans, one of the cities beautiful gay carnival Krewes. We discuss the original Krewe’s story, the resurrection of the Krewe, their events, and what to look forward! Don;t miss their beautiful Bal Masque on Jan 13th, 2024! Follow
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In this episode we sit with a few members of the Mystic Vixens and discuss the groups origins and inspirations, their busy schedule, and dancing in the shower. Special Thanks to our Guest, The Msyic Vixens! Look out for them on a parade route nar you throughout the year! Follow them online: http://www.mysticvixens.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mysticvixens
In this episode, we chat with Laron and Tori of the Krewe of Symphony. We discuss the krewe’s history, the work that goes into designing their costumes, and how they’re bringing the bars (music and chocolate!) Don’t miss their Parade, February 2, 2024, 7pm in Metairie, LA! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.kreweofsymphony.org http://www.facebook.com/kreweofsymphony http://www.instagram.com/kreweofsymphony
In this episode, we chat with the founders of the Order of the Crescent Crinum, New Orleans’ newest dance team to take to the streets! Tune In! Look for the Crescent Crinum in a parade near you! Follow the Order of the Crescent Crinum online: http://www.instagram.com/orderofthecrescentcrinum
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In this episode, we interview with Officers from the Krew eof Titans. We discuss their work and support in the community, their upcoming prade, and more! Tune in! Don’t miss their Parade, January 26, 2024, 6:30pm in Slidell, LA! Follow the Krewe online: http://www.facebook.com/KreweofTitans
We survived another year of Mardi Gras! Here’s our recap of the year’s events.
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We chat with Mr Clark Brennan, captain of Bacchus and catch up on what to expect at Bacchus this year! Always a pleasure to chat with Clark. Hail Bacchus!!
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Last week, we sat down and chatted with our friend s from Krewe of Selene again and met the new Queen, Ms Nicole Fogg Salvaggio! We discussed the theme for this year, their throws, community work, and more! Thank you Ladies! Hail Selene! Be sure to check outt heir parade Friday, Feb 17, 2023 at
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We interviewed Kristin and Sarah from the Krewe of Iris. We discussed their signature throw decorated sunglasses, their beautiful floats, the krewe’s origins and illustrious history and more! Be sure to see Iris Feb 18, 2023 at 11am on the Uptown New Orleans Route! Hail Iris!!!! Follow the Krewe online! www: http://www.kreweofiris.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/kreweofiris IG:
In this episode, we chat with Charter members and officers Virginia and Kathy of the Krewe of Muses. We discuss the krewe’s origins, their connection with shoes, their commuity work, themes, and signature floats of the Krewe. Tune in! Be sure to check them out on Muses Thersday on the Parade Route! Follow the krewe
Last night, Thoth held their King’s Caravan March as well as the 2nd annual Les Fous du Carnaval parade. There were several balls going on around town, including the Krewes of Nereus and Atlas and the Pussyfooters’ Blush Ball (where we were in attendance). The Pussyfooters’ were able to contribute $50,000 to the Metropolitan Center.
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In this episode, we go onsite to the Krewe of Driftwood’s King’s and Queens party and chat with Captain Joey Lahatte, their current royalty, and past royalty. We discuss the origins of the Krewe, some of their traditions and history, and get advice for their current royalty. Tune in! Be sure to check out the
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In this episode, we chat with Captain John Beninate from the Krewe of Morpheus. We discuss the Krewe’s origins, traditions, their growth, signature throws, doubloons, and more! Tune in! Be sure to see the Krewe of Morpheus as they roll on February 17th, 2023 Follow the krewe online! http://www.kreweofmorpheus.com http://www.facebook.com/kreweofmorpheus http://www.twitter.com/kreweofmorpheus
Anchors Aweigh! In this episode we chat with Janna, the current captain and Donald and Harriet (co-founders) of the Krewe of Bilge, one of the few water based Mardi Gras parades of the New Orleans area. We discuss the krewe’s origins, the challenges of getting throws to the shore, their ball and more! Tune in!
Carnival was in full bloom as we interviewed Leslie and Madeleine with the Krewe des Fleurs! We discussed their origins, the work to design and decorate their costumes, their efforts to be environmentally friendly in their throws and costumes, where to see them, and an interesting flower cart that they travel with! Thank you ladies!
In this episode, we chat with LaMinda and Tawanda of the New Orleans Pussyfooters. We discuss the krewe’s origins, the Blush Ball, their iconic “Pink Army” costumes, their work in the community that makes them Culture Bearers for the City of New Orleans, and tons more! Be sure to follow the Pussyfooters online! http://www.pussyfooters.org Facebook:
We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Zenia Smith, Founder and Captain/Aten of Krewe of Nefertiti. We discussed the origins of the Krewe, their traditions, royalty, their community service, and how important New Orleans East is to the Krewe! Hail Nefertiti! Be sure to see them as they parade, Jan 29th 2023 at 1pm. Also
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Often in various Mardi Gras Facebook communities, you’ll see people asking questions about how to be prepared for a good time during the parades. Here’s some tips we can provide for out of towners.
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In this episode, we interview the Mother Shucker of the Bearded Oysters, Katrina Brees. We discuss the krewe’s origins, their special signature throw, their outfits and merkins, parade schedule, and a bill in Congress! Be sure to follow them online: http://www.beardedoysters.org http://facebook.com/thebeardedoysters http://www.instagram.com/beardedoysters
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We recently interviewed the Nautical Gals, one of Carnival’s newest dance krewes! We discuss their origins, their theme, their upcoming parade schedule and more! Tune in! Be sure to follow them online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nautical-Gals-117603547598865 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nauticalgals
We recently had the honor of interviewing the founder and captain of The BeyJorettes, Kourtenay. We discussed the krewe’s origins, their costumes, dance moves, special throws, and whether the Queen Bee herself, Beyoncé knows about and follows the krewe (she should, if she doesn’t already!)! Tune in! Be sure to follow them online for more
In this episode, we talk with the Kings of Mardi Gras and Rock & Roll, the Rolling Elvi! We discuss their origins, their community work, the various parades and events they particpate in and tons more! Thank you! Thank Very Much! Be sure to follow the Elvi online: http://www.rollingelvi.org http://www.facebook.com/rollingelvi http://www.instagram.com/rollingelvi
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In this episode, we talk with Greg Fischer, author of “The Mayor of Mardi Gras”, a memoir about float buider, McKinley “Mackie” Cantrell III. We discuss Greg’s stories with Mackie and Mackie’s legacy. We also discuss Greg’s new Book, “Dream of Writing”. Check out Greg’s books available on Amazon or your local bookstore or Barnes
In this episode we chat with Foundar and Captain of the Krewe of Harmonia, Chantell Reed. We discuss the krewe’s origins, their growth, their push to eliminate plastic beads, and more! Be sure to follow the krewe online: http://www.kreweofharmonia.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kreweofharmonia Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kreweofharmonia See them as they roll with the Krewe of Pygmalion on the
In this episode, we chat with Brett Patron, founder of the 610 Stompers, an all male dance team that’s bringing their extraordinary dance moves to a parade near you. We learn about their history, their love for the community, their events and more! Be sure to save the date 6.10.2023 – 610 Stompers Bar Crawl
In this episode, we chat with the ladies from the Culinary Queens of New Orleans, one of the newest krewes to hit the streets. To follow the krewe online: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theculinaryqueensofnola Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/theculinaryqueensofnola www: https://www.culinaryqueensofnola.com/
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In this episode, we chat the the Captain and Co Captain of the newest Krewe to Mardi Gras, Krewe of Caerus. We discuss their goals and plans for their parade, how their parade plans to be welcoming to families riding with their Caerus Kids program, the hard work and decisions of a Krewe captain, and
In this episode we chat with members of the world famous “Green and Yellows”, also known as the Jerusalem Shriners Motorcycle Escort Unit. We discuss their origins, how their eclectic bikes got their signature color, and the incredible amount of work that the Shriners do in the community and throughout the world. Be sure to
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In this episode we chat with Renae and Kat from the NOLA Bombshells. We discuss the team’s origins, their busy schedule, the work that it takes to be a bombshell and more! Be sure to look for them in upcoming parades, including this Saturday in the Italian-American St Joseph’s Parade in the French Quarter. Get
In this episode, we chat with Clark Brennan from the Krewe of Bacchus. We discuss the origins of the krewe, the legend that is the Bacchus Parade, their celebrity monarchs, doubloons, the “Throw me Something, Bacchus” App and much more!! Don’t miss Bacchus on Sunday, Feb 27, 2022 at 5:15 in Uptown New Orleans. Also,
In this episode, we sit down with past royalty and the current Queen of Krewe of Selene. We discuss their upcoming parade, the krewe’s origins, their activity in the community, purses and much more! Tune in! Be sure to check out their parade, Friday, Feb 25, 2022 at 6:30pm in Slidell. Follow the krewe online:
In this episode we chat with Amanda and Melissa from the Krewe of Eve. The Krewe has been around since 1986 entertaining the streets of Mandeville. In the interview, we discuss the krewes origins and traditions, the upcoming parade and the exciting throws they will be throwing, and of course apples. Be sure to check
In this episode, we chat with the co-captains of the Krewe of Dreux. We discuss their 50th anniversary parade and the events surrounding it, their history, traditions and more! Tune In!
In this episode, we chat with Suzie Hunt, founder of the Slidell Synch. We talk about lawn chair brigades, the Synch’s origins, flash mobs, working in the community, and tons more. Tune In. Look for Slidell Synch in a parade or event near you! Also, follow them on facebook: “Slidell Synch” on facebook.
In this episode, we chat with the founder and a few members of the NOLA Angels. We discuss the team’s origins, some of their customs, their work in the community, and their upcoming parades for this year, as well as a host of other topics. Be sure to follow the NOLA Angels: http://www.facebook.com/TheNOLAAngels http://www.tiktok.com/@thenolaangels “The
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In this episode, we talk with Overlords Brooke and Aryanna from the Krewe of Chewbacchus. We discuss their origins, the organization, subkrewes, custom throws and a ton more! Tune in! Be sure to see their parade Feb 5th in the Marigny and French Quarter! Follow the Krewe: Facebook: http://facebook.com/kreweofchewbacchus http://www.facebook.com/groups/chewbachhus Instagram: @kreweofchew www: http://www.chewbacchus.org Also
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In this episode, we chat with Kristin Bertucci, Captain of Krewe of Isis. We discuss the story of the parade, their move back to Kenner, their decorated bras, and her adventures as a newly crowned captain. Be sure to check out their parade, on Saturday Feb 26th at 6pm in Kenner Follow the Krewe: Facebook:
In this episode we chat with Tina, founder and captain of the Mande Milkshakers. We discuss the group’s origins, their growth, and their extremely busy schedule! Follow the Mande Milkshakers online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandemilkshakers Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mandemilkshakers Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mandemilkshakers TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@MandeMilkshakers www: http://www.marndemilkshakers.com
In this episode, we speak with Mardi Gras Guide publisher, author, Mardi Gras historian, Mardi Gras correspondent and New Orleans legend and icon, Arthur Hardy. We discuss the origins of the Mardi Gras Guide, his love of Mardi Gras and much much more! Pickup your copy of the Arthur Hardy Guide in stores this week,
In this episode we talk with Claire Cummings from the Krewe of House Floats. We talk about how they took the world by storm last year and how they are looking towards another active year! Follow the krewe online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KreweofHouseFloats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kreweofhousefloats Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/housefloat www: http://www.kreweofhousefloats.org
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In this episode, we talk with David Roe, Founder and Captain of Société Des Champs Elysée. We discuss streetcar rides, the krewe’s origins, House Floats, and how Social Aid takes a front seat to Pleasure in this Krewe.
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We interview Paige Vance, Captain and Founder of the Bosom Buddies and Breast Friends. We learn more about their krewe, the origins, and more about their parade and the coveted custom decorated Bras that they hand out.
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In this episode, we interview Melody Kirkwood, past Captain of the Knights of Jason. We talk the Krewe’s legacy, Will “the Thrill” Clark, and the challenges a captain faces.
While we work on editing our interviews, we hope this and some of the other content that we’ve released will fill everyone in on what the show is all about. Enjoy!
