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Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans

FromBeyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

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52 minutes

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May 29, 2024

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Today, we discuss Bastion, a Community of Resilience. Bastion is a community, purpose built for veterans. To learn more about it I am joined by Jackson Smith, Bastion’s Executive Director.

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May 29, 2024

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Titles in the series (100)

Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, places, people and events that make New Orleans unique.

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It’s Carnival Time in New Orleans! - Episode #003: Explore Carnival, Twelfth Night, Mardi Gras Parades, and King Cakes by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Discover the Delicious History of the New Orleans Poor Boy! - Episode #006: Streetcars, Labor Strikes, French Bread & Teddy’s Grill by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Bayou Classic, Reveillon Dinners, Bonfires & Christmas in the Oaks - Episode #002: Explore New Orleans through Music, Food and Holiday Traditions by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Mardi Gras Survival Guide - Episode #004: Your Carnival Toolkit including Travel Tips, Transportation, Safety & Hotel Ideas, Plus Where to Watch the Parades by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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History of the New Orleans Streetcar - Episode #016: Ride the Rails across Time & the Crescent City! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Language of New Orleans - #011: A Linguistic Guide for Visiting the Crescent City by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Algiers Point - the 2nd Oldest Neighborhood in New Orleans - Episode #30: New Orleans' Best Kept Secret by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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An Unofficial History of the New Orleans Saints -Episode #019: Politics, Heartbreak, a Super Bowl & More! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Mardi Gras Indians - #013: Explore the History, Culture & Traditions of this New Orleans Treasure! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Irish Immigrants & Their Impact on New Orleans - Episode #007: Explore the Celebrations & History of the Irish in the Crescent City by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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New Orleans' Most Interesting Storyteller - Episode #23: An Interview with Musician Paul Sanchez by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Family Guide to Exploring New Orleans - #010: Where to Eat, What to Do & How to Ensure Everyone Has a Great Visit! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Chef James Cullen, the Accidental Cajun! - Episode #014: An Interview & Exploration of the Food, Music, & Traditions of the Crescent City by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Drink up the NOLA Craft Beer Scene! - #012: In this episode Mark is joined by Nora McGunnigle, local beer writer and founder of www.NOLAbeerblog.com. Listen to Nora and Mark as they take you on a virtual tour of the New Orleans beer scene. They discuss the early history of beer in... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Battle of New Orleans - Episode #29: Andrew Jackson, Jean Lafitte, Napoleon and More! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Po-Boy Festival, Voodoo Music, Boudin Bourbon & Beer, Halloween - Episode #001: Visit New Orleans through These Unique Events by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Girls Guide to New Orleans - Episode #25: See | Do | Eat | Drink | Shop | Stay | Salon and More! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Happy Jazz Fest! - Episode #009: An Insider’s Guide to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Around the Riverbend! - Episode #21: Carrollton - a Small Town in the Heart of the Crescent City by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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A Marathon with a Side of Beignets! - Episode #005: A Uniquely New Orleans Experience! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Tales from the New Orleans Garden District - Episode #017: Cemeteries, Restaurants & Things to Do by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Plan Your Perfect New Orleans Destination Wedding or Special Event - Episode #18: Insider Tips to a Fabulous Crescent City Experience by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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An Interview with Mardi Gras Expert Arthur Hardy - Episode #28: Details | Traditions | History | Insider Tips by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Splash into the Cocktail Culture of New Orleans - Episode #015: Featuring an Interview with Abigail Gullo, Bar Chef at Compere Lapin by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Creole Culture & the Sausage King of New Orleans - Episode #20: An Interview with Vance Vaucresson by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Your French Quarter Festival Guide - Episode #008: Insider Tips for Making the Most of your Fest Experience! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Tremè: an Unofficial Guide to the HBO Series - Episode #26: the show created by David Simon & Eric Overmyer, featuring John Goodman, Wendell Pierce, Kermit Ruffins and more! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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It’s All About You - Episode #27: Happy Anniversary, a Big Thank You and Listener Questions Answered by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Cemeteries of New Orleans - Episode #22: Stories from the Grave with Sally Asher by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Tom Fitzmorris, Host of the Food Show - Episode #24: Reveillon Dinners, New Orleans Traditions & More! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Toups' Family Meal EP #209: What happens when the Louisiana Governor decides not to accept federal funding for feeding school-aged children during the summer? Amanda and Isaac Toups, owners of Toups' Meatery decided to do something about it. Join me and Amanda to learn about... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Questions and Answers - EP 208: This week, we answer listener questions about New Orleans on a variety of topics. by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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New Orleans Music Scene with Keith Spera: Join me and Keith Spera as we recap Jazz Fest 2024, and talk about the New Orleans music scene. by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Essential Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest: Ever been to Jazz Fest, or want to go? We've got all the insider tips you need to have a great time! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Haunted New Orleans: Interested in haunted New Orleans? Ghost stories and other popular and untold legends? This is the episode for you! Join me and guest Orion Couling as we talk about his experience leading haunted tours around New Orleans. by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Entrepreneur Róbert LeBlanc: One of the things I really like to do with the podcast is highlight businesses I think you would enjoy that also have owners who seem to do things right. My guest today is one of those. Róbert LeBlanc is the founder of Leblanc + Smith, a hospitality... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Things to Do In New Orleans - Spring 2024: Wondering what to do in New Orleans post-Mardi Gras? We've got you covered in this episode. by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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BBS201: Today's episode is your Mardi Gras survival guide. We'll go through everything you need to know to enjoy parade season in New Orleans! by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Mardi Gras 2024 with Arthur Hardy - Episode 200: Mardi Gras 2024 Today's episode is our annual discussion of Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Arthur Hardy, publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide. We discuss history, anniversaries, impact on the economy, what's new in 2024 and more. by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Listener Questions: Questions and Answers Today’s episode is a Q&A show with questions from listeners like you. As always, questions from our Patreon supporters come first, followed by those from our Facebook Group. Timestamps 05:10 - Jeffrey Hubbard - French... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Holidays in New Orleans - EP 198: Happy Holidays from New Orleans In this episode, we dive into many of the things that make this time of year great for a visit to New Orleans! Previous Episodes Mentioned Episode 2 - Episode 79 - Episode 148 - Episode 149 - Holiday Bars... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Immerse Yourself in New Orleans at Vue Orleans: Experience the immersive and interactive exhibit, where visitors are transported into the history and culture of New Orleans. From interactive exhibits to breathtaking views, the attraction offers a comprehensive experience of the city. You won't... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Mississippi River Cruise: Join Scott Eddy and Chris Palmer as they embark on a thrilling river cruise down the iconic Mississippi River. From intimate connections with fellow travelers to capturing breathtaking photography, their journey promises adventure and discovery. In... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Garden District Revisited - Episode 195: Creating a More Inclusive Experience: Incorporating Slavery into Garden District Tours with Christine Miller and Karen Fernandez Join tour guides Christine Miller and Karen Fernandez as they dive deep into the history of the Garden District,... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Unleashing the Funk: Big Sam’s Musical Journey – EP 194: Get ready to groove with Big Sam, the renowned trombonist and bandleader of Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Join him as he shares his insights on the importance of putting on a show and preserving New Orleans’ musical heritage. Big Sam Williams, the... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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EP 193 - Louisiana Lens: Louisiana Lens: A Visual Journey Louisiana with John Lawrence Discover the captivating history of Louisiana through a lens in John Lawrence's new book. From the elegant autochrome process to the timeless allure of Mardi Gras, these photographs... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Absinthe - Episode 192: Absinthe Resurgence: From Ban to Boom - A Conversation with Marielle Songy Have you ever heard the myths surrounding absinthe? Myth #1: Absinthe can make you hallucinate. Myth #2: It was banned for being a dangerous drug. Myth #3: The Green Fairy... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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The Dew Drop Inn - Episode 191: Honoring Musical Legends: Curtis Doucette and the Restoration of the Dew Drop Inn Does the story of a forgotten cultural landmark, at the crossroads of history and music, resonate with you? Preservationist developer Curtis Doucette breathes life... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Questions and Answers about New Orleans - Episode 190: Questions and Answers about New Orleans In this episode, Mark is enjoyed by guest Chris Masrhsall. Together, they answer listener questions about New Orleans. Timestamps 05:05 - Top 5 Restaurants in Bywater/French Quarter or walking distance?... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Hubig's Pies - EP 189: Piecing It Back Together: Drew and Kathleen Ramsey's Unwavering Dedication to Rebuilding Hubig's Pies Discover the incredible story of Drew and Kathleen Ramsey as they face unimaginable challenges in their mission to revive Hubig's Pies. From... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Draining New Orleans - EP 188: Draining New Orleans, with Richard Campanella Discover the hidden tale of New Orleans' battle against water, where an unexpected twist shaped the city's destiny. Journey alongside Richard Campanella as he unravels the secrets of its transformative... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Raising a Family in New Orleans: Jan Bologna's Unique Perspective - EP 187: Jan Bologna, a lifelong New Orleans resident, reflects on the city's growth and changes while sharing her love for the unique culture, discussing the challenges of raising a family, and revealing her favorite local experiences in this captivating... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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From the Pitch: Ian McNulty on the Surging Popularity of Rugby in New Orleans: In this episode, you will be able to: Immerse yourself in the vibrant rugby culture growing in New Orleans, and find out why it's quickly turning heads. Unveil the links and disparities between rugby and its American counterpart, football, from... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Uncover New Orleans’ Classic Restaurants and Hidden Gems with Ian McNulty - EP 185: Uncover New Orleans’ Classic Restaurants and Hidden Gems with Ian McNulty Join food and culture writer Ian McNulty as he takes us on a journey through New Orleans’ classic restaurants and hidden gems. From Antoine’s to Liuzza’s by the... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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From Discrimination to Democracy: Women’s Suffrage in New Orleans - EP 184: Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complex and ongoing fight for women’s suffrage? Do you want to learn about the progress and setbacks that have shaped this movement and its impact on modern-day society? Today’s Guest... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Hidden New Orleans - BBS 183: Exploring Hidden New Orleans Are you an urban exploration enthusiast? Do you want to uncover lesser-known New Orleans treasures while also preserving their historical significance through respectful exploration? Meet Nathan Norsworthy and Kris... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Pedal Power - Exploring New Orleans by Bike - EP 182: Are you ready to explore the vibrant streets of New Orleans by bike, but worried about your safety? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Join Allene La Spina and Chris Parker as they reveal the truth (good and bad) about exploring New Orleans by... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Free and Budget-Friendly New Orleans Adventures - Episode 181: What if I told you there was a way to fall in love with New Orleans without breaking the bank? From the sounds of local music in Lafayette Square to the delicious cannolis at Angelo Brocato’s, I’ll reveal the unexpected and affordable ways... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Rudy Rayfield and Flavor Down South - BBS 180: Welcome to episode #180 of Beyond Bourbon Street. In today’s episode, we have a special guest, the creator of a new podcast that delves deep into the Flavor Down South. Host Rudy Rayfield Jr. explains the concept of this new venture and how he hopes... by Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
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Titles in the series (100)

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