Can you feel it? Well, if you don't live in New Orleans right now, maybe not but LIVE IT vicariously through me and my family! Douglas and my oldest daughter LOVE Jazz Fest. Me, you may ask? Nope. I went back 13 years ago to surprise my sweet m...

HAPPY NATIONAL CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK DAY!As you probably can tell, your papa is pretty excited about this one. Knowing personally the hard work and dedication it takes to create a children's book really helps me appreciate this day. Wh...

This week we have a couple of great Local interviews! Ochsner Children's Hospital has been one of our anchoring sponsors for years now and for our fifth season, We have created a BRAND NEW SEGMENT called        &...

I LOVE this story so much. This little dog went VIRLAL- Like GLOBAL! Scrim, a terrier mix rescue dog from New Orleans, gained fame for his daring escapes, becoming a local "folk hero" after repeatedly evading capture and becoming a ...

The word of the day today is "MANIFEST" y'all. On this Friday's episode I bring to you PROOF that manifestation actually does happen in our first segment. And THEN I show you HOW with our second gue...

We are so excited to welcome our amazing sponsor from Ochsner Children's Hospital back for it's 4th Season! Our informative and useful pediatric segment, "EMERGENCY! with Dr. Mutter" covers "could be pediatric emergency scenarios"  often t...

Over 700 children enter the foster care system every single day. Think about that.                                        &nb...

Holy smokes you guys. This show is the epitome of Mardi Gras! Super Artist, Becky Fos' canvases depict radiant, deep-hued oysters in a rainbow of colors too beautiful to eat, and her pelicans and alligators are adorned with crowns, ...

Can you hear dat? Smell dat? See dat? If so.... Then It's officially time to parade in the streets this Carnival season! As my babies get older, I am just left with anticipation because of their excitement. I am thrilled to welcome ...

There have been points in this show's journey that make me stop in my tracks. From being called down by George Gray from The Price is Right, to cracking jokes with the Genie from Broadway's Aladdin. Today, on this Valentine's Day, I...

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 ...

Is this REALLY Season Five? Like, for real? In the short hiatus that we took after Christmas, 2025 came chugging through with Stats of our show like NEVER BEFORE.This lil engine that could is NOW the #1 podcast in New Orleans! (www.goodp...

Holy cow what a season! I cannot believe we are about to wrap our 41st show of our 4th season! I am so grateful for our inspiring guests that took the time to sit down with me to help share their passions, missions, and light to all of our ...

This is an interview I have always wanted from the depths of my heart. Danny’s messages I remember from watching Real World New Orleans inspired me to move to New Orleans almost 25 years ago. My trajectory could have been so different. My stubb...

It's time to serve up another round of "NolaPapa READS!" This time, with a Christmas overlay! I LOVE this new segment of the show. For the last couple of months, we have brought New York Times Best Selling authors to the show and s...

I am so excited for our THIRD annual Christmas Réveillon & Saint Nicholas show!When I moved to New Orleans almost 25 years ago from South Mississippi, my mind was blown to see how fancy and special these dinners were during December...

Every step we take in life leads us somewhere. And before we know it, the path we've taken awakens different parts of our on self, to unleash new passions, talents and if we listen close enough to our intuitions, that will unlock the key to und...

This one made me jittery! Our New Segment, "NolaPapa Reads" is packed with New York Times Best Sellers and this one really had me nervous! If you have not heard of Heartstopper by now, let's pull back the drapes fo...

As ya'll probably know by now, Adoption changed our lives forever. Living on the other side of the process, I am able to recall all of the emotions that would rush through our bodies. It isn't for the faint of heart. But for the ones that are t...

November already?!? How is this possible? Our 2024 Season is drawing to a close but we STILL have some amazing stories of inspiration to throw at ya! We are so excited to introduce a BRAND NEW SEGMENT this week that will bring t...

I just want to hold on to this season for jus a little bit longer! Is that possible?Well, to make it even better, it coincides with our 100th podcast episode! Churning out a new show every Friday for the last 4 seasons has been an i...

Have yall ever been to the Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World?Well- I am hear to tell ya'. It is incredible. I was able to experience back when our oldest was about 9 months old. Yep, it has been a minute and I cannot wai...

Did you know that as this episode premieres, New Orleans' crime has seen a significant drop in violent crime in 2024, including murders, armed robberies, carjackings, and non fatal shootings. Earlier this year, I welcomed past New Orle...

Oh my goodness this episode is FUN you guys. If you have followed along with our show long enough, you'll know that your Papa loves all things paranormal. Well, I do until... I don't. It can get too wild even for me! H...

Today we welcome Author Tripp Friedler to talk about his immensely powerful memoir about a father dealing with his son's crippling disorder- in a world that doesn't even understand it. The Tunnel is a father's memoir about a fa...