Best NOLA History Guy Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast 41 – Krewe of Proteus 59:58

7M ago59:58

59:58

We’re talking about the Krewe of Proteus, a Lundi Gras tradition. Mobilius in Mobili photo Podcast 41 – Krewe of Proteus. Happy Lundi Gras! The Krewe of Proteus first rolled the streets of New Orleans in 1882. While they’re not the oldest Carnival organization, they’re the oldest that still parades. Here’s the video of the history of Proteus: Heere…

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Podcast 40 – New Orleans King Cakes

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New Orleans King Cakes date back centuries, with exciting times ahead. King Cake from Adrian’s Bakery in Gentilly New Orleans King Cakes From Twelfth Night to the start of parades, the public face of Carnival is the King Cake. Let’s run down some of the background on this wonderful tradition. Note that this is background, history. Your preferred mo…

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Podcast 39 – A Carnival Primer

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A Carnival Primer for everyone. Comus Parade, 1858 Podcast 39 – A Carnival Primer When I’m asked to speak to a group that’s come to town for a convention, meeting, etc., they often ask for a talk on a Carnival-related subject. I’ve expanded this into a Carnival Primer that traces the celebration back to its medieval European roots, up to modern tim…

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3000 Gentilly in the 1950s 58:00

12M ago58:00

58:00

The block of 3000 Gentilly Blvd holds a fascinating history. 3000 Gentilly Photo of the building at 3028-3030 Gentilly Blvd., taken by Franck Studios on February 13, 1951. The specific photographer is unidentified, since this is a commercial photo rather than part of a legal record. The more recent occupant of the building was Gentilly Supply Cente…

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"Forgotten Serial Killers - Season Finale!" 2:56:50

1y ago2:56:50

2:56:50

You said you wanted an episode on serial killers, and after months of absolutely heinous research (Kim cried), recording, and editing, it’s finally here: The Season Two Finale, “Forgotten Serial Killers,” featuring the stars of Netflix’s MINDHUNTER series. Teams Kimberly and Edward endeavored to find tales of true “multiple murderers” not already d…

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Secret Story Time Bonus Episode: The Toy Box Killer 16:15

1y ago16:15

16:15

If you’re not already familiar with The Toybox Killer case, you’re about to be….and head’s up that it’s from the deepest, darkest, stankest part of history’s colon. You may need a fresh baptism afterwards just from listening. If you’ve ever wondered why there’s such a loud movement to shut down social media accounts teaching misogyny, and backlash …

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Secret Story Time Bonus Episode: The Saga of GOLDUST: How The WWE Turned Homophobia Into Dollar Signs 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This episode was written as an epic Pride Season gift to our beloved Patreon subscribers, but given recent Supreme Court rulings and the fresh wave of anti-LGBTQ+ mouth diarrhea that SCOTUS fuckery spawned, it seemed an important story to release into the wild. Because while it might sound like a joke, few things are more epic, gayer, AND more pres…

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Podcast 37 – Street Railways of Algiers and Gretna #podcast 1:15:35

1y ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Street railways connected Algiers with Gretna and even Marrero. Westbank Streetcars I had the privilege of speaking to the Algiers Historical Society last month, on the subject of street railways on the Westbank. I’d spoken to the group on East Bank subjects in the past, so it was fun to dive into an Algiers topic. Street Railways pod format So, I …

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"Wild Wilderness Survival" 2:57:17

1+ y ago2:57:17

2:57:17

We may ALL be struggling to survive the surrealist nightmare which is “post-Pandemic” 2023, but there’s still stuff to be grateful for. Not dying slowly of scurvy in the frozen Arctic, or roasting like a pair of hot nuts under a relentless Sahara sun, for starters. We’re also collectively blessed with an uncanny ability to adapt, overcome, and expe…

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"Joe Exotic" 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

48:03

Full disclosure: When Edward proposed this interview back in March, Kimberly’s immediate response was “Why the fuck would we talk to Joe Exotic?” (She’s a delicate flower like that.) And it’s a fair question. While Tiger King was a savagely addictive and jaw-dropping series, it was also rife with animal abuse, unchecked misogyny, predatory sexual b…

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"Thomas Kinkade: The Painter of Light" 46:34

1+ y ago46:34

46:34

He was hailed as “The Painter of Light,” a titan of pastoral landscapes which glowed whimsically from the windows of malls and Disney stores across America in the 1990s. But inside Thomas Kinkade, the famed born-again Christian artist behind one of the most commercially successful art entities ever created, lurked a darkness even he couldn’t cover …

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"Guys & Dolls: He Made It Weird" 2:55:23

1+ y ago2:55:23

2:55:23

We’re all capable of royally screwing up a romance, but some guys are so good at it we still talk about them 100 years after their relationships tank. In this month’s battle of storytelling, Team Edward flies into Key West, Florida, to unearth the story of Carl Tanzer and his extremely unhinged relationship with a beautiful, dead Cuban tuberculosis…

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"Medical F*ckery" 2:59:37

1+ y ago2:59:37

2:59:37

Terrible things happen when we put professions on pedestals. Over the last two centuries, “Medicine” has improved so significantly the human lifespan increased dramatically. Unfortunately, medical science and medical ETHICS are two different things—and they aren’t always practiced together, even today. This episode dives into two of the most horrif…

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Secret Story Time Bonus Episode - "Santa is Dead": The Story of Paul Schäfer - Nazi, Child Rapist, and Christian Cult Leader 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

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Ho, Ho, Holy shit. It takes a special kind of dick hole to be jealous of a kid's affection for Santa Claus. But when you take into consideration that Paul Schäfer was a Nazi, pedophile, and notorious cult leader, his disdain for jolly old St. Nick starts to make a bit more sense. After all, how could he afford to make space for the children of his …

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The Fuckerrecap #2: October 2022 Weird News in Review 11:29

2y ago11:29

11:29

It’s that time again, folks—our monthly, pithy recap of the previous month’s most mentionable public human fuckery, plus a few honorable decency mentions for everyone’s sanity. Several weeks of October 2022 in the United States were dominated by surprise anti-semitism being spewed by billionaire rappers, resulting in one of the more entertaining gr…

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"Scare Me!" 2:18:07

2y ago2:18:07

2:18:07

It’s that time of year again folks! The veil is thinning, and the rate of spooky fuckery is on the rise. Last season, our Halloween stories were thematically in sync, as we brought you tales of two haunted homes on opposite sides of the world. But this year, the hosts were left with a lot more space to explore Satan's grundle. The assignment: "scar…

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The Fuckerrecap #1: September 2022 Weird News in Review 13:44

2y ago13:44

13:44

What a time to be alive! Deadly weather events, dickheads holding office, adult toddlers running around doing adult toddler shit—it’s too much to keep up with. So we’re helping out. Now that our amazing new subscribers Denise and “J” have tipped us over into the 30+ paying patrons mark, we’re able to make this monthly roundup of human fuckery just …

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"Alien Encounters" 2:25:46

2y ago2:25:46

2:25:46

Thirty years ago, alien talk was mostly restricted to trashy daytime talk shows or weird sitcom fodder. (RE: “ALF?”) But with the very recent declassification of hundreds of pages of United States military case files on UFOs, plus an ever-expanding Internet cache of compelling videos and eyewitness reports, alien encounters are no longer taboo…and …

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"Traumatic Treachery" 2:06:38

2y ago2:06:38

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Pontius Pilate may have been the one who condemned Jesus of Nazareth to death, but the name reviled most today is “Judas.” And that’s because treacherous backstabbers—men like Ephialtes of Trachis and Benedict Arnold—who betray friends, lovers, or countrymen for personal gain are so shameful we put them on display forever, a collective reminder of …

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"Charlatan Scam Artists: Tiny Spirit Optimizers” 2:04:29

2y ago2:04:29

2:04:29

Internet shamans, TV hucksters, wellness grifters, slimy CryptoBros—humanity is bombarded by successful scam artists using the internet for evil, and we wanna make sure they’re LESS successful. Branding guru Alyssa Bonanno, and Fyre Festival crew survivor Will Desena, join Teams Kimberly and Edward to help listeners ID scammers before they get into…

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Secret Story Time Preview: "Christ-loving Conmen and Bedazzled Designer Denim: The Alamo Ministries Cult, Part 2" 22:01

2y ago22:01

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So what happens when two broke Jews-turned-Christian-Evangelicals fall in love, then decide to grift a bunch of poor people out of money using The Bible as leverage? SPOILER ALERT: It’s…uh, yeah, it’s not great. It involves a lot of gaslighting, hypocrisy, some sexual assault, and a prodigious amount of abuse. But in the case of The Alamos, it also…

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"Kids Who Kill" 1:53:30

2y ago1:53:30

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A young body found dead, without a single mark or sign of struggle on it. Strangled animals appearing mysteriously in yards. Playtimes that turn from harmless to violent in the blink of an eye. Nature lays the foundation. But nurturing—or worse, lack of it—builds the rest of the person. And when children are denied affection, stability, consistency…

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"Cursed Locations" 1:45:54

2+ y ago1:45:54

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SEASON 2 PREMIERE! Doctor of clinical psychology, Edward Simon and recovering journalist Kimberly Kaye are finally back to spelunking in human history’s colon for their friendly competition to see who can enthrall listeners most. This month, Team Edward dredges up the true story of the Château de Montsegur, site of a massive religious martyr killin…

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Secret Story Time Bonus Episode: "Skeletons in the Diva’s Drag Closet" 17:11

3y ago17:11

17:11

Happy Pride month fellow LGBTQ+ nerds! Who wants to hear about queer people rioting against police brutality, runway walk-offs, and dead bodies?! Human F*ckery celebrates queer history 12 months a year, but we do love a month where re-sharing the shadiest stories from under the rainbow is extra appropriate. This “Secret Story Time” episode debuted …

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Podcast 36 – May 1862 – 01-May-2021 49:24

3+ y ago49:24

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NOLA History Guy Podcast 01-May-2021 discusses Butler’s goals in New Orleans. Captain Bailey and Lieutenant Perkins demand the surrender of New Orleans NOLA History Guy Podcast 01-May-2021 We’re back! Since we’re starting on May 1st, let’s talk about the occupation of New Orleans in 1862. Consider these goals Butler had when he came to New Orleans …

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Secret Story Time Bonus Episode: "All Mine:" How Joel Guy Jr. Ruined Thanksgiving 15:52

3+ y ago15:52

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Another banter-free installment from our subscribers only Secret Story Time series! So, the holidays have been a bit strange this year. A global pandemic, money problems, crushing existential dread. Some folks can’t get close enough to their families, others can’t escape them. It’s easy in times like these to romanticize; to look back through a ros…

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Podcast 35 – Mister Bingle 2020 – 20-December-2020 1:28:08

3+ y ago1:28:08

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Mister Bingle 2020 still goes “jingle jangle jingle! The “Big Bingle” on the front of Maison Blanche on Canal Street. (Edward Branley photo) Mister Bingle 2020 We’ve done a lot of things on Mr. Bingle, the most visible icon of Christmas in New Orleans, but not a podcast ep! Mister Bingle-2020 looks to change that, as we talk about the little snow e…

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"Near Death Experiences" 2:01:06

4y ago2:01:06

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Looking for a break from violence, plague, and crazy people this holiday season? If not, too bad! Team Human Fucker ditches the fuckery and spends Episode 8 diving into the far more uplifting topic of Near Death Experiences, aka NDEs. Hear the fascinating stories of Carl Jung, Anita Moorjani, and Dr. Tony Cicoria, who all crossed the veil and came …

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"Really Haunted Houses, Part 2" 51:36

4y ago51:36

51:36

A direct hit from a Category 3 hurricane (thanks, Zeta!) has been survived, the power is back on, and we are finally back with Part II of REALLY HAUNTED HOUSES! In Part I, listeners were introduced to New York’s “House of Death” and Japan’s “Takahata House,” two pieces of terrifying real estate with paranormal activity as their main amenities. This…

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"Really Haunted Houses, Part 1" 1:09:07

4y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Few things light up a spooky nerd’s Halloween like a great haunted house. Since there are fewer physical haunted houses to visit in 2020, cohosts Edward and Kimberly dive into the chaos, anxiety, and paranoia of reeeally haunted houses in this competitive Two Part holiday special. Team Edward walks listeners into “The House of Death,” a little-reme…

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"Louisiana Cults" 1:43:26

4y ago1:43:26

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Cults—they’re not just for aspiring Hollywood celebrities anymore! With their inviting exterior and savvy intimidation tactics, cults like Scientology, Jonestown, and the Branch Davidians have captivated curious onlookers for centuries. But as the internet continues to isolate Americans and spread misinformation faster than COVID-19 at a pool party…

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“Crimes Committed by Animals” 1:10:52

4y ago1:10:52

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Murderous mammals, escape artist octopi, felonious rodents—humans aren’t the only animals who can end up in deep trouble for breaking our laws. Hosts Kimberly and Edward share the true stories of noble beasts found guilty of criminal behavior in the eyes of the legal justice system...and the lives that are lost when people try to subjugate Mother N…

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“Deranged Hitchhikers” 1:11:20

4y ago1:11:20

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The open road tempts us with adventure and anonymity...but sometimes “death in disguise” is waiting on the side of the road. This episode covers two jaw-dropping incidents of hitchhiking gone nightmarishly awry, one on the ride back from New Orleans (Jett Simmons McBride & Caleb “Kai” McGillvary), the other a wild goose-chase from North Carolina to…

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Podcast 34 – Katy Morlas Shannon Part 2 1:18:18

4y ago1:18:18

1:18:18

NOLA History Guy Podcast 20-June-2020 is part two of our interview with Katy Morlas Shannon Katy Morlas Shannon (Zooming!) NOLA History Guy Podcast 20-June-2020 Just one segment this week, which is part two of our talk with historian and author Katy Morlas Shannon. We had such a good time talking, and I don’t want to edit any of it! Buy Katy’s Book…

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“Family Annihilation” 1:02:02

4y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Fatherhood is hard. The responsibility. Late nights and early mornings. Decades of manual and emotional labor. It’s one of the most difficult jobs in the world…and when some men quit, it gets terrifying. This episode tackles familicide, the way-more-common-than-you-would-think occurrence of individuals killing off the family they themselves built. …

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“Mysterious Vanishings” 39:00

4+ y ago39:00

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One day they’re sitting on the couch with you, or laughing from their end of the dinner table. The next? Gone, without a trace. Every single day someone in the world with a family and friends simply—poof—vanishes. In this premiere episode, journalist Kimberly and psychologist Edward dig up two wildly contrasting and well documented cases of human v…

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Podcast 33 – 16-May-2020 – Katy Shannon Part I 1:17:57

4+ y ago1:17:57

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NOLA History Guy Podcast 16-May-2020 is part one of our interview with Katy Morlas Shannon Original location of the International Trade Mart, Camp and Common Streets. NOLA History Guy Podcast 16-May-2020 Two segments on a longer edition of NOLA History Guy Podcast this week. First is our pick of the week from Today in New Orleans History. Additiona…

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Podcast 31 – Transit Maintenance – 2020-03-22 47:59

4+ y ago47:59

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Transit maintenance on Canal Street is our photo breakdown this week Workers from the New Orleans City RR Company, inspecting overhead wires for streetcars on Canal St, 1901 Transit Maintenance This is a wonderful photo, just to enjoy. It offers a lot to break down as well. The scene is 1901 or 1902, Canal Street, right by the rear of the Liberty M…

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