Best Porgy Podcasts (2024)

For more than 40 years, the Berger House at 6000 St. Charles Avenue is transformed each Halloween into the Skeleton House. The lawn is covered with dozens of skeletons, each with a costume and a name. In 2024, the skeletons embraced the arrival of Taylor Swift and her Eras tour. Join me as I learn all about it from Louellen Berger.…

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Big Tunes Reggae 2:02

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Original reggae tune.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Orchestral Riffin' [2] 2:48

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This was made using a midi keyboard through Studio One 6 Pro with Universal Audio plugins.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Orchestral Riffin' {closest edit yet} 2:48

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A composition written in Studio One 6 Pro using a midi keyboard and plugins from Universal Audio.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Orchestral Riffin' 2:48

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Made using an orchestral suite program on Studio One 6 Pro.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Orchestral Riffin' 2:57

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Orchestral Riffin' by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Humming Sadly 2:28

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Humming Sadly by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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I Got A Name {Jim Croce Cover With Cello} 3:28

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I Got A Name {Jim Croce Cover With Cello} by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Heart Shaped Box By Nirvana 3:42

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A cover of Nirvana's song without vocals cuz I'm not about to try Kurt Cobain's vocals, lol.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Listener Questions - EP214 48:36

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This week, we answer questions about New Orleans from listeners like you!By Mark Bologna

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Surf's up, dude 1:54

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Surf's up, dude by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Pop Goes The Weasel 2:58

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Pop Goes The Weasel by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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The Whaler by Thrice.m4a 3:31

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#coversongBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Goo(f) 2:34

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Goo(f) by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Shaka Zulu Big Chief of the Golden Feather Nation - EP213 47:43

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Today's guest tells us about the tradition of black New Orleanians masking in Indian suits.By Mark Bologna

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Fare Thee Well {Oscar Isaac Cover} 3:16

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Cover of Oscar Isaac's song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Anais St John - EP 212 29:18

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My guest today, Miss Anais St. John, is an entertainer, performer and a teacher.By Mark Bologna

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Working on the Mississippi River - EP211 37:52

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Ever wondered what it's like to work on the Mississippi River? Today, we go behind the scenes with Todd Clower, CEO of Harbor Towing and Fleeting.By Mark Bologna

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Purple Acid Ocean; Crystal Island 5:00

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Purple Acid Ocean; Crystal Island by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Funky Punky Monkey 2:50

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noBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Black Creole Chronicles - EP210 50:22

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My guest today is an author, folklorist, educator, scholar, and former Poet Laureate of Louisiana. Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy writes about her life as a black Creole in her 7th Ward neighborhood, as well as about the larger perspective of the black experience, in Louisiana and beyond. This discussion was a joy. I hope you enjoy it, too.…

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Toups' Family Meal EP #209 27:00

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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 their efforts.By Mark Bologna

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Questions and Answers - EP 208 51:13

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This week, we answer listener questions about New Orleans on a variety of topics.By Mark Bologna

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Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans 52:01

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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.By Mark Bologna

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New Orleans Music Scene with Keith Spera 34:28

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Join me and Keith Spera as we recap Jazz Fest 2024, and talk about the New Orleans music scene.By Mark Bologna

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The Essential Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest 1:01:26

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Ever been to Jazz Fest, or want to go? We've got all the insider tips you need to have a great time!By Mark Bologna

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Love Song {the Cure Cover} 3:50

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Cover of the Cure's song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Haunted New Orleans 44:30

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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 Mark Bologna

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My, My, Hey, Hey {Neil Young Cover} 3:36

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Cover of Neil Young's song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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He Had A Map 4:32

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By Big Tune MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Mountaintop 4:07

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Written by Blake in collaboration with MikeBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Untitled Song 3:08

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Untitled Song by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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The Man Who Sold The World {David Bowie Nirvana Cover} 3:14

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Rendition of David Bowies songBy Big Tunes Matthews

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It's Okay Today {remixed 3 17 24} 5:28

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Written by me with help from MikeBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Where Is My Mind {Pixies Cover} 3:54

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Cover of Pixies songBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Close Your Eyes And Count To Ten {Grouplove Cover} 4:48

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Cover of Grouplove's songBy Big Tunes Matthews

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TUNA GATE 32:04

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Miss Georgie is back in the UK so these two salty showgirls couldn't be further apart. There's a new artisan cafe open on the Isle of Wight and Georgie is obsessed. Titty can't stand tuna on a Jacket Potato... what would be your topping Diane?

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House Of The Risin' Sun {Bob Dylan Animals Cover} 4:22

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Cover/ rendition of Bob Dylan/ the Animals' song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Entrepreneur Róbert LeBlanc 44:20

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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 company with several local businesses.By Mark Bologna

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Episode 137: History of Black Theatre Part 24 - Shuffle Along 1:08:33

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In this episode, K and Warren watch and discuss Shuffle Along - a Black musical classic from 1921 by Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle, Flournoy Miller (whose name K can't pronounce), and Aubrey Lyles. K discovers their new favorite author, Caseen Gaines, we discuss the double standards in what is considered a "classic", and Warren discovers that love uh .…

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WILLY MCDUFF 31:10

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An event over the weekend in Glasgow has swept the globe and the girls simply HAD to come back out the woodwork to talk about it! Miss Georgie brings some erotic updates from National Geographic and Titty gives her best advice about getting out of a sticky situation!