The JUMBO show with Broadway's WIcked! Highlights' Puzzle Day! And New Orleans' OWN Cafe Du Monde!

SO EXCITED for our JUMBO show! 

Sometimes there is just SO MANY amazing interviews ya Papa has to put them all together! All completely different, but all BLAZING with passion and the ability to convert that passion into some of the most amazing experiences you can find! 

Hear how each guest shares their own inspiring stories, from National Puzzle day to Broadway in NYC! But you'll have to come to Papa's sweet Louisiana to get Cafe Du Monde's Iconic treats! 

Relax and listen!

First up, speaking of Cafe du Monde, I got to sit down with one of the family members that run the FAMILY OWNED business! That's right. As big as their brand is, they are still family owned and operated and stayed specifically in Louisiana. They have shown their commitment to our beloved city for over a hundred years, yall! So, with that said, meet Emily Jager. She runs the gift shops and everything else that needs to be done. Oh and the stories she has!

Did you know that back in the 50's and beyond, customers used to roll up in their big ass cars and eat Beignets in their CARS!!! That gives ya papa so much anxiety! ha! Such a good chat. AND SUPER grateful to include them in our 2025 roster of sponsors that makes our magic happen! 

Go to www.cafedumonde.com or www.shop.cafedumonde.com to find 

EVERYTHING you need! From history to merch and of course the coffee & beignet mix to make in your own kitchen! 

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Then, We welcome ANOTHER Iconic brand that I have loved my ENTIRE life. And I bet two shiny rocks that yall did too! Founded in 1946, Highlights Magazine for children has helped to motivate, inspire and educate children for lifetimes! 

Another fun fact. Did you know that January 29th was National Puzzle day? Unfortunately, our 5th season did not start in time for this to air. But that doesn’t mean you cannot access all of the puzzles Highlights has in store for your kiddos!

I was lucky enough to sit down with Head of Puzzle Innovation over at Highlights, Allison Kane AND the freakin' FOUNDER of "National Puzzle Day!" Jodi Jill created this amazing appreciation day over 30 years ago and the growth each year is staggering! C'mon! Everyone loves puzzles! My personal all time favorite was the hidden pictures. Not necessarily a puzzle but, hey. Gimme a break. HA! 

Listen to what inspired them from the very beginning AND what inspires them now! The joy I could feel through this interview isn't felt all the time. Highlights Magazine and Jodi have their fingers on a very strong pulse. 

Find all the fun at www.highlights.com AND over at Jodi's website at www.puzzledayfun.com

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And Finally for yall, we have a WICKED finale. 

Joining us all the way from Broadway in NYC is Matthew Deloch, solo performer in Wicked on Broadway! Matthew sat down to chat with me about what it takes to be in one of the most famous Broadway shows imaginable. Matthew shares stories of his upbringing in LOUISIANA, y'all!  I had NO i

Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!

Ochsner Hospital for Children
Www.ochsner.org

Rouses Markers
Www.rousesmarkets.com

Sandpiper Vacations
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Cafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com

The Law Firm of
Forrest Cressy & James
Www.forrestcressyjames.com

Comfort Cases
Www.comfortcases.org

New Orleans Ice Cream Company
Www.neworleansicecream.com

ERA TOP REALTY: Pamela Breaux

Audubon Institute
www.auduboninstitute.org

Urban South Brewery www.urbansouthbrewery.com