The Mark Romig Show
The Mark Romig Show is a LOVE NOLA TV original podcast, hosted by longtime New Orleans voice Mark Romig. Each week, Mark sits down with the people, leaders, and storytellers who shape New Orleans and the region.
From chefs, musicians, and artists to business leaders, athletes, and culture bearers, the conversations go beyond headlines and into the stories, traditions, and experiences that define life in South Louisiana.
Recorded in the heart of New Orleans, the show blends thoughtful conversation with local insight, humor, and perspective, highlighting what’s happening now and why it matters.
Full video episodes are available on the LOVE NOLA TV YouTube channel, with audio versions streaming on all major podcast platforms.
A LOVE NOLA TV original podcast.
The Mark Romig Show
Top Chef Aarón Sánchez, Olympics' in Milan, Michelin-Recognized Addis Nola, UNO’s Big Future - Ep. 5
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From the LOVE NOLA TV Studio on beautiful St. Charles Avenue, welcome to Episode 5 of The Mark Romig Show, a celebration of New Orleans culture, food, sports, and the people who make this city special.
This week’s lineup brings two powerhouse chefs, an international sports live hit, and a hometown baseball leader, plus This Week in New Orleans and a Positively New Orleans close that spotlights UNO’s next chapter.
In this episode:
Move The Chains (Sports)
WDSU Sports Director Fletcher Mackel joins us remote from Milan after 24 days covering the Winter Olympics. Fletcher shares the biggest highlights, including the emotional Team USA women’s hockey gold medal run, standout performances across speed skating and figure skating, and what it was like covering the most logistically unique Winter Games ever across Northern Italy.
On The Table (Food and Drink) presented by Blue Runner Foods
Chef and restaurateur Prince Lobo of Addis Nola brings the energy and the story behind one of the most exciting dining experiences in New Orleans. We talk Ethiopian cuisine as a communal “labor of love,” Michelin Guide recognition, Bayou Road’s cultural importance, the must-order whole fried Gulf red snapper, and why love is the goal for the year. Addis Nola! Whoo! Whoo!
5-Minutes With… Johnny Giavotella
Former Major Leaguer and UNO Baseball General Manager Johnny Giavotella joins Mark in studio to kick off the college baseball season. We talk the new coaching staff, in-state rivalries, upgrades at Maestri Field, NIL and the transfer portal, and how UNO can build a winning culture by developing local talent.
Featured Guest
Award-winning chef, TV personality, author, and philanthropist Aarón Sánchez joins from Los Angeles with deep New Orleans love, Chef Paul Prudhomme memories, and big insights on mentorship and the next generation through the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund and the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.
The Official New Orleans Questionnaire
A rapid-fire run through po-boys, Jazz Fest, restaurant Mount Rushmore, gumbo preferences, favorite New Orleans movies, first Quarter memories, and the perfect “back in town” drink stop.
This Week in New Orleans
April Dupree runs down what’s happening around town, including Black History Month spotlights, where to eat, drink, and explore, plus events you can plug into this week.
Positively New Orleans
We close with an uplifting look at the University of New Orleans and the transition to LSU New Orleans, and why this next chapter is an expansion of possibility for students, research, and the future of our region.
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Sponsors and Partners
Blue Runner Foods
New Orleans & Company
The Historic New Orleans Collection
WWOZ
Visit The Northshore - All The Waves Podcast
The Mark Romig Show Production Krewe
Host
Mark Romig
Production Krewe
Chef Sean "Pooch" Rivera
Larry Everage
Video Editor / Producer
Kal Landry
Executive Producers
Glenn Haggerty
Keith Haggerty
The Mark Romig Show is produced by LOVE NOLA TV, the official tourism and visitor information channel of New Orleans, seen in thousands of downtown hotel rooms and locally across all major digital platforms.
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