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Residual Limb Wannabe – Happy Hour – It’s New Orleans

A “residual limb” is the bit of your own leg or arm that’s still attached to your body after the rest of it’s been amputated. Kevin Gardere lost most of his left leg as the (eventual) result of a drunken car wreck that propelled his car into somebody else’s house at 1am and propelled him…

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Words and Music – Out to Lunch – It’s New Orleans

You might have noticed in some grocery stores or coffee shops that when you go to check out there are a handful of CDs for sale. That impulse purchase spot is one of the few places you can buy CDs these days, now that most of us buy or steal music online. That might just…

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Tourists and Locals – Out to Lunch – It’s New Orleans

If you live in or have spent any time in New Orleans recently, this has probably happened to you. You’re driving around town, or you walk out of a bar or restaurant, and you’re suddenly confronted by a huge bunch of people on bikes. The bikes are all decorated and lit up like neon signs…

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Dear Luke – Happy Hour – It’s New Orleans

Not far into this conversation Sophie Lucido Johnson fears she may already have said too much about her polyamorous relationship with Ned, Luke, and Brian. Trying to head off a possible disaster Sophie texts Luke. That doesn’t go well. Then Ned calls in. Among other revelations in this show are Sophie’s unique take on breast…

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Unicorn 504 – Out to Lunch – It’s New Orleans

You’ve probably heard the expression, “follow the money.” It usually refers to a method of tracking criminal activity.  In entrepreneurial circles, following the money can lead to a lot more money. Or it can lead to absolutely nothing. Knowing which entrepreneurial idea to bet on is more art than science. Peggy Babin is CEO of a…

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