Unscripted: the NolaPapa Podcast

Erik Alexander
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Life isn’t just a blog. It’s also Unafraid, Unique, and Unscripted: The NolaPapa Podcast. Inspiration can be found anywhere. Especially, here.

  1. 3d ago

    ✨🌈When Pride Meets Blood Lovely🎸🩸

    Send us Fan Mail As we celebrate Pride 2026, this week’s guest represents the heart, resilience, creativity, and joy that make our community so special. By day, Joey serves the people of New Orleans as a dedicated civil servant. But when the lights come up and the music starts, audiences know and love her as the bold, hilarious, and unforgettable Debbie with a D. From behind the bar at some of New Orleans’ most notable restaurants to on the stage at historic, grand theaters. Debbie has the deets, hunny.  A familiar face throughout New Orleans nightlife and Pride celebrations, Debbie has built a reputation for bringing glamour, comedy, authenticity, and compassion everywhere she goes. She’s more than a performer — she’s a personality, a community advocate, and someone who reminds people to unapologetically be themselves. Let’s kiki and celebrate Pride, individuality, and the magic of New Orleans with the one and only Debbie with a D.  To learn more about the buzz head over to www.debbiewithad.com 🩸🎸⚜️ Our next guests are a gothic  charged rock band straight out of New Orleans that blend raw emotion & theatrical energy  into a sound that is entirely their own. It is loud. It is unapologetic. Hey- kind of like me!  🎸🩸Blood Lovely is definitely Known for turning every performance into an experience while fusing together rage anthems that blend in for an atmosphere of alternative rock intensity, and a fearless artistic edge. Think vampires. Think New Orleans. Think Blood Lovely. Perfect soundtrack for @aetv  Welcome lovelies- this is Blood Lovely Rachelle O’Brien — vocals @rachelleobriennola  Eric Laws — guitar @soundlaws  Jeff Louviere — bass @jefflouvieredesigns  Jay Purcell — drums @jaypurcell  🤘🏼🩸🌙 Their music is emotional, moody & explosive- You can find them perform usually at local favorite, The Crypt @thecryptneworleans in New Orleans.  In fact! Get your tickets now for their next show- JULY 18 at Creepy Fest!  To learn more and to listen to their tracks, check them out at www.bloodlovely.com 🎙️⬇️ and listen to our entire hilarious conversation over at  Nolapapa.com/Podcast or wherever you or link in bio. Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    1h 8m

  2. Jun 5

    Healthy Kids 👧 🌍 Healthy Planet

    Send us Fan Mail 🌍🎙️ This week on Unscripted with NolaPapa… We’re honored to welcome global environmental champion Joseph Nguthiru for a powerful conversation about innovation, sustainability, and protecting the future of our planet. Joseph is the visionary behind Hyapak — his groundbreaking plastic-eliminating creation designed to rethink waste and inspire real environmental change across the globe. His work and advocacy have earned international recognition and awards celebrating his commitment to environmental justice, sustainability, and creating a cleaner future for generations to come. From global recognition to bold solutions, this is an inspiring conversation about what happens when passion meets purpose. 🌱 The future of our planet depends on people willing to imagine better. And Joseph Nguthiru is doing exactly that.  #JosephNguthiru #Hyapak #ClimateAction #NolaPapa ___________________________________________________ And then ☀️🩺🎙️ It’s our Summertime Segment with Ochsner Children’s Hospital! My next guest is Ochsner Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room Director, Dr. Lauren Mutter, joining us for an important and fun conversation focused on keeping kids safe, healthy, and thriving this summer season. And we cut up on this one. We have so much fun! And this episode comes with a little extra excitement! 🌴✨ Our audience submitted their summer health questions, and Dr. Mutter personally selected the winning questions that will each receive a $20 gift card from our amazing sponsors at Rouses Markets! From summer safety tips to the questions parents think about most this time of year, this is an episode every family will want to hear. A huge thank you to our partners at Ochsner Children’s Hospital and Rouses Markets for helping us make learning fun for families across our community! 💙 Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    1h 8m

  3. May 29

    If 'Smart Girls' & 'Chip' Ran the 🌎

    Send us Fan Mail Meredith Walker has spent her career helping tell stories that make us laugh, think, and occasionally spit coffee across the room. She’s an award-winning television producer who worked during what I personally consider one of the greatest eras of Saturday Night Live—an era that gave us unforgettable characters, legendary sketches, and enough quotable moments to survive every awkward family gathering ever since. But that’s just the beginning. She is also the co-founder of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls alongside her best friend, chosen sister, and podcast royalty herself, Amy Poehler. Amy even wrote the foreword to Meredith’s brand-new book released earlier this month— Today we’re talking about friendship, creativity, storytelling, building communities around vulnerability, humor and grace. And Yall know we need more of ALL THREE. So grab a beignet... if you're lucky enough, pour yourself a cup of CDM coffee, and try not to accidentally audition for Saturday Night Live while listening. lolol #guilty Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice: A Teen Girl's Guide to Unlearning the RulesBeing a teen girl can be confusing and frustrating—luckily Meredith Walker created this guide to show how to dig deep, find what's important to you, and use that authenticity to make the world a better place.                                                   Published by our friends at Workman Pub Kids. From us and our friends at Cafe Du Monde, it’s my pleasure to welcome producer, author, storyteller, and all-around force of nature… Meredith Walker! ☕📚✨🎉 Then later we welcome one of my most beloved Disney characters of ALL TIME to the show. So... dim the lights. Shhhh. And be.... our.... guest-  🎙️✨ Some kids grow up pretending to be Disney characters. Today's guests actually became them. If you've ever fallen in love with Disney's Beauty and the Beast, then you've met Chip—the lovable, energetic little teacup who somehow manages to steal every scene he's in. Across stages throughout America, two talented young performers shared one of Disney's most iconic children's roles, bringing magic, laughter, and heart to audiences night after night as Chip in Disney's Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast. Today we're talking about life behind the curtain, the excitement of performing for thousands, the friendships formed on tour, and what it's like to carry on the legacy of one of Disney's most beloved characters. So grab a cup of coffee from our friends at Cafe Du Monde—because today we're serving it from ...the teacup himself. Please welcome Broadway's Chips, Levi Blaise and Kanoa Edgar! ☕✨🎭 Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    47 min

  4. May 22

    Celebrating the Best Burger in NOLA & An Upcoming Superstar!

    Send us Fan Mail 🍔 National Burger Day just got a whole lot more New Orleans. Thursday! May 28- mark it DOWN. This week we’re joined by New Orleans burger royalty — Adam Biderman of The Company Burger. From redefining the local burger scene to building one of the most talked-about burger spots in the South, Adam’s passion for the perfect burger helped turn Company Burger into a true NOLA institution. Known for house-ground patties, scratch-made sauces, nationally recognized burgers, and the ICONIC mayo bar… this place changed the game. 🍟🔥 We’re talking burgers, New Orleans food culture, the grind behind restaurant success, and what it takes to create a neighborhood spot people obsess over. If you’ve ever stood at that mayo bar debating your life choices… this episode is for you. 😂🍔 Then later we welcome a local musician making waves, y'all. 🔥 Turning up the heat with New Orleans music artist RED! A bold, funky fusion of rock and soul, RED is bringing fresh energy and raw passion to a whole new generation of music lovers. Her sound is electric, gritty, soulful, and impossible to ignore. 🎸✨ Her brand new single Kerosene is absolutely LIT — the kind of track that grabs you from the first note and doesn’t let go. And if you want the full experience, catch RED live at her upcoming show on May 30th! 🔥 Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-sell-your-soul-tickets-1986315732827 New music. New energy. New Orleans attitude. This is RED. ❤️🎶 Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    1h 5m

  5. May 16

    Words that Shape Us w/ Mega Author Keala Kendal & Ochsner Children's Allergy Season: Unsolved!

    Send us Fan Mail Yall, this week's guest is a storyteller whose words don’t just entertain — they heal, challenge, and stay with you long after the final page. Keala Kendall is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author behind Disney’s A Twisted Tales novels inspired by Moana and Lilo & Stitch — and now, her powerful new book, That Which Feeds Us, is turning heads across the literary world for its haunting exploration of paradise, culture, and survival. She and I had the best time exploring her creative processes and I'm grateful for her inviting me along for such a fun and immersive conversation. My Mississippi self can even pronounce Hawaii correctly now! AND- ahem,  I had NO idea she was behind Twisted Tales with Stitch! Ummm- that lil guy is HOH in this house! He could have even made an unofficial appearance in our conversation. 😅  Keala's brand new book, 'That Which Feeds Us'  was JUST released THIS MONTH and Published by Penguin Random House.  The book follows a Native Hawaiian teen named Lehua as she travels to a luxury Hawaiian resort searching for her missing twin sister… only to uncover terrifying secrets buried beneath paradise itself. Mixing Hawaiian folklore, supernatural horror, mystery, and the real-life impact of colonialism, the novel has been described as Mexican Gothic meets She Is a Haunting. (PenguinRandomhouse.com)  And Papa is gonna need a movie of this? PLS & THX! And Then Later, Springtime in New Orleans is beautiful… but for many families, it also means sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, and sleepless nights. 🌼🤧 Joining us next is Dr. John Carlson from Ochsner Children’s Hospital as we talk about the seasonal struggles parents and children know all too well across the city this time of year. To learn more about Ochsner Children’s Hospital, visit https://www.ochsner.org/locations/ochsner-childrens/ Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    54 min

  6. May 8

    For Mama From a NY Times Best Seller & URGENT PLEA to New Orleans Public School System

    Send us Fan Mail 🌺 You already know that for Mother's Day I had something up my sleeve. JUST Released this past Tuesday is the SWEETEST book for Mom.  Another New York Times Best Seller today yall. Yes, YES- I know it is a children's book, however! When mama and kiddo snuggle in to read this book together...trust me. This book hits, folks.  It is a love letter to mamas everywhere, while also Celebrating the influence of the single mother and the impact of two little words. “Mama Says I’m Fine” from Scholastic is out NOW! From New York Times bestselling author, Brittney Cooper, comes a heartwarming story of love and resilience that explores the powerful force of a mother-daughter bond. MAMA SAYS I’M FINE is a sweet story of family and maternal love, largely based on her own childhood, which showcases her famous feminist sensibility and messages of empowerment for young girls.   BC is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including her debut picture book Stand Up! 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change, and the novels Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood and Eloquent Rage: A Black Woman Discovers Her Superpowers. And the illustrations by Tamisha Anthony give this story life with all the beautiful essences of her own strong women that supported, pushed and loved her all the way.  Find "Mama Says I'm Fine" Everywhere!  Then later, we have a serious discussion about the state of the New Orleans Public School System in regards to our next guest. Folks, this is powerful and this initiative is being led by an LSU student that has written a staggering publication about what happens when that classroom's desk becomes empty from street violence? What happens to the students sitting around that desk when their classmates don't arrive back the next morning?                                                        Where is the support for THOSE children?                                                                           Le'Ge Watts is a graduate of Warren Easton- Class of 2024- New Orleans native and sophomore studying communications at Louisiana State University. Her recently released initiative and publication is titled "Empty Desk: When the Classroom Carries the City's Grief."  This project is a research-driven look at educator trauma and the silent impact of youth violence in New Orleans public schools.Le'Ge's ability to articulate not only her raw experiences but translate them with data driven facts and statistics that really should bring a sobering blow to all who read her new book.  Leaders of our great city: Let's help Le'Ge Watts! And ALL the children of violence in Orleans Parish!  Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    51 min

  7. May 2

    NolaPapa AFTER DARK! with Ru Paul Drag Race Alums n' More!

    Send us Fan Mail Tuck the kids away and clock out from work! Because this one is A HOOT!!!!      Adult language and major shenanigans will be had for the next 60 Minutes! Psss. Did you know that Mrs. Kasha Davis AND Darienne Lake are coming to      NEW ORLEANS!?! YES! May 7th at  ALLways Lounge 10pm!! But before their own show the gals met up with me for mine and we CUT UP hunny. We talked about what REALLY went down on set- how the show was then as compared to now AND what they learned about not just the experience but themselves. These kitties are as funny as you remember. Just listen! And I hope I get to see you all May 7th!! Then later We welcome New Orleans' Own Kynt Bryan- House Music artist and dancer back from my OG stomping grounds yall. WAY BACK 20 so years ago, ya papa hosted a hip hop dance contest at Oz, on Bourbon Street. Tuesday nights at midnight I sought out to find New Orleans' number one dancer. We had opening numbers, amazing acts- damn it was awesome. My nickname back then was Maxx. Lots of people to this day still call me that. WELL, Kynt definately calls me that!  Kynt Bryan performed multiple times for me way back when and I couldn't think of a better guest to pair him with. He has a brand new song we featured on the show and you can find it by searching -Kynt Bryan music on YouTube! Listening to his stories of resilince lets me know that inspiration can be found anywhere. EVEN AFTER DARK! Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    59 min

  8. Apr 24

    NBC Actress Turned Author & State Farm to the Rescue!

    Send us Fan Mail I love it when authors sit down with me to share their VERY FIRST book. It is so freaking special. This week, Sara Amini is one of the stars in the Peacock espionage techno-thriller series... HOWEVER! She JUST released her first of 3 YA (young adult) graphic novels, "Mixed Feelings"  by powerhouse, SCHOLASTIC! Sara is  an Iranian-Colombian actress who has starred in various television series, been the face of nearly two dozen commercial campaigns, and voiced characters in both video games and animation.  I have to say, my kid cranked it out in 2 days, y'all. There is something about infusing humor with creative illustrations... like the comic book style. What is with the comic book style? ALL THREE of my kids crave all the comic style!  Sara is a delight and I know yall will love her! Mixed Feelings just released and you can find it everywhere.  Then later We welcome back our favorite State Farm insurance agent, Leigh Ann Arcui- located on our favorite parade route!  Before you head off to French Quarter Fest, JazzFest or any other New Orleans-style celebration of life/love/music, it's important to understand your coverages. Give us a call to review your policies.  Last time we talked about the importance of knowing the details of car insurance. Today we learn about LIFE insurance. Forget toys on their birthday. Gettem a cheap life insurance plan that AGES with them! I think that is a brilliant idea, and Leigh Ann has em! Listen in and learn AND, locals find her State Farm branch on Prytania next to St. James Cheese Co!  Thank you to our family of amazing sponsors!                                                    Ochsner Children’s Hospital Www.ochsner.org Rouses Markets Www.rousesmarkets.com STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.com Audubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org  Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com New Orleans Ice Cream Company www.neworleansicecream.com ERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:plbreaux@gmail.com New Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.com Bottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.com

    48 min
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Life isn’t just a blog. It’s also Unafraid, Unique, and Unscripted: The NolaPapa Podcast. Inspiration can be found anywhere. Especially, here.

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  • Creator
    Erik Alexander
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Unscripted: the NolaPapa Podcast
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