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Eat, Drink, & Be Buried is a podcast about New Orleans’ culture, customs, & curiosities. It is hosted by photographer and award-winning writer Sally Asher, author of Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names, Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans, 111 Places in New Orleans That You Must Not Miss, The Mermaids of New Orleans, and The Mermaids’ Night Before Christmas. Her articles have appeared in over a dozen magazines and anthologies. Asher is an in-demand lecturer and has spoken at multiple institutions, such as the Louisiana State Museum, Old U.S. Mint, Louisiana State Capital, the New Orleans Art Museum, the Cabildo, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the Hermann-Grima/Gallier House, Tulane University, Loyola University, the 1850 House, the Beauregard-Keyes House, and New Orleans Public Libraries, among others. Asher is the owner and operator of Red Sash Tours.
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- Aug 2, 20261h 5m
From Graves to Glitter: Interview with Danielle Smith, Former Mortician Turned Glitter Mogul
From Graves to Glitter: Interview with Danielle Smith, Former Mortician Turned Glitter Mogul. We discuss Danielle's job as a mortician, her journey to New Orleans, how she became owner of Elektra Cosmetics, the magic of Mardi Gras, and more. Danielle answers these questions and more- How did she first get into the funeral industry? What is the best makeup to use on a corpse? What were some of her biggest challenges as a mortician? How does glitter factor into all of this? And did you really see her riding in a motorized chaise lounge in a Mardi Gras parade? Find out more about Elektra Cosmetics (and follow them on Instagram) and the Chaissez Ladies! Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
- May 12, 202652 min
Pulling the Strings: Musician, Writer, Composer, Producer, and Marionette Artist Harry Mayronne
Pulling the Strings: Musician, Writer, Composer, Producer, and Marionette Artist Harry Mayronne. I sat down at Café Envie with the legendary Harry Mayronne to discuss New Orleans, culture, music, and what it is like to be marionettist. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
- Apr 9, 202654 min
“Love That Chicken from Popeye’s: Interview with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law.”
“Love That Chicken from Popeye’s: Interview with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law.” Founder of Popeyes Chicken, Al Copeland was a larger-than-life character. Known for his tasty chicken (restaurant chains), and also for his high-profile personal life with its kudos and condemnations; I speak with Donald Lacompte, Al Copeland’s first brother-in-law about Copeland’s early days starting Popeyes Chicken. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
- Jan 9, 202643 min
Interview with an Embalmer: A Conversation with New Orleans Embalmer Olivia Hunt
“Interview with an Embalmer: A Conversation with New Orleans Embalmer Olivia Hunt.” There is no federal law in the United States requiring embalming; it varies state to state. This episode explores the history of embalming, how it actually works, various factors you need to consider when embalming a body, what role embalming played in ending body snatching and more. Announcer Donald Lewis. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
- Dec 9, 202535 min
Exploring the Myths of Marie Laveau and Delphine Lalaurie: Interview with Carolyn Morrow Long
No two women in New Orleans have had more misinformation spread about them then Voodoo Priestess Marie Laveau and the sadistic socialite Delphine LaLaurie. For over a century, the lives of these women have been largely told through misinformation and speculation. Historically, writers have embellished and sensationalized their lives and over time rumor has been taken for reality. You can hear some of these urban legends told nightly on the streets of the French Quarter by some tour guides with often more regard for folklore than fact. Born fourteen years apart, both were alive and in New Orleans in 1834 when a fire at LaLaurie’s house on Royal Street uncovered her barbaric and cruel treatment of her enslaved. Scholar Carolyn Morrow Long wrote a book on each of the women, debunking many of the myths that surrounded them for well over a hundred years. Announcer Donald Lewis. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
- Nov 15, 202545 min
“Scrim, A ‘Tail’ of Serendipity: Interview with Margaret Orr.”
Scrim, A ‘Tail’ of Serendipity: Interview with Margaret Orr.” Margaret Orr discusses her new children’s book “Scrim My Tail: As Told to Margaret Orr,” published by Susan Schadt Press and illustrated by Matt Rinard. Announcer Donald Lewis. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot. Links Margaret Orr Facebook Margaret Orr Instagram X: @margaretorr Susan Schadt Press Krewe of Barkus Gallery Rinard Zeus' Rescue
- Nov 2, 202542 min
“New Orleans’ Haunted Restaurants: An Interview with Poppy Tooker.”
“New Orleans’ Haunted Restaurants: An Interview with Poppy Tooker.” Cookbook writer, radio host, and tv personality Poppy Tooker discusses some of New Orleans’ most haunted restaurants. “New Orleans’ Haunted Restaurants: An Interview with Poppy Tooker.” Cookbook writer, radio host, and tv personality Poppy Tooker discusses some of New Orleans’ most haunted restaurants. Links: www.poppytooker.com https://www.wwno.org/show/louisiana-eats Instagram: @louisianaeatsnola Announcer Donald Lewis. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound. Logo by Scott Frilot.
- Oct 28, 202535 min
Secrets from the Skeleton House of St. Charles Ave: An Interview with the Skeleton Queen of New Orleans.
“Secrets from the Skeleton House of St. Charles Ave: An Interview with the Skeleton Queen of New Orleans.” For over twenty years, Louellen Berger has been transforming her home on St. Charles Ave into a must-see Halloween destination known as the Skeleton House. For the entire month of October, visitors flock from all over the world to see Louellen’s front yard that is overflowing with skeletons meant to illicit more delight than fright. Announcer Donald Lewis. Opening credit music "Buttermilk Drop" courtesy of Katy Hobgood Ray & The Confetti Park Players. Glenn May sound.
About Eat, Drink, and Be Buried
Eat, Drink, & Be Buried is a podcast about New Orleans’ culture, customs, & curiosities. It is hosted by photographer and award-winning writer Sally Asher, author of Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names, Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans, 111 Places in New Orleans That You Must Not Miss, The Mermaids of New Orleans, and The Mermaids’ Night Before Christmas. Her articles have appeared in over a dozen magazines and anthologies. Asher is an in-demand lecturer and has spoken at multiple institutions, such as the Louisiana State Museum, Old U.S. Mint, Louisiana State Capital, the New Orleans Art Museum, the Cabildo, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the Hermann-Grima/Gallier House, Tulane University, Loyola University, the 1850 House, the Beauregard-Keyes House, and New Orleans Public Libraries, among others. Asher is the owner and operator of Red Sash Tours.
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