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

    Celebrating the Best Burger in NOLA & An Upcoming Superstar!

    Send us Fan Mail 🍔 National Burger Day just got a whole lot more New Orleans. We still have a few days but, next Thursday- 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. APR 17

    Celebrating Autism WITH Hot Dogs!

    Send us Fan Mail Back in 2011, I remember personally waiting in line on Freret Street at the new hot dog closet that had just opened up. A line down the block. It was something to behold. Especially because it was only 6 years after Katrina. And Freret Street still looked like it. For real.  But a few investors saw potential and the first sparks in the dark were made.        And before you knew it,  that street was bright and bustling again. It was and IS magical. Just driving down this street currently is so inspiring. And it started with just a handful of visionaries. One being, the owner of DAT DOG, Constantine Georges.  Constantine sat down with me to talk about how it all happened. From a tiny hot dog closet to a total city dominator.  Mr. Georges has the personality and the vision to make it happen. All behind a concept of nostalgia.  Georges, a former federal prosecutor, olive oil purveyor breaks it all down and even offers some advice for others out there with an idea or concept. Persistence is key.  ______ Then later, we’re celebrating April’s Autism Acceptance month with local children's book author, mama & advocate; founder of Rare Blooms Foundation, Dana Garrett.  After her daughter's diagnosis of CSS & Autism, Dana felt led to advocate for kids through writing and philanthropy. She self published a children's book series called “Alana & Wyatt's Adventures” highlighting nonverbal kids, their siblings & the different ways we all communicate. She established Rare Blooms Foundation in 2026 with the mission to support families raising neurodivergent children by hosting restorative retreats, enrichment and life skills workshops, caregiver gatherings, sibling programs and celebrations.  This month  Dana will be joining our Kid's Book Club LIVE at Dat Dog on Freret Street! She will be reading her books and the kids will be having fun with activities and Hot Dogs! We are so grateful for brave parents like Dana that leads by example. I was taught one person can change the world. Dana Garrett is proof. Plus she looks like my OG crush- Daphnie from Scooby Doo. Just sayin.  To find her books and to learn more about Dana's mission go to  www.rarebloomsfoundation.org 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 12m

  7. APR 10

    Another NY Times Bestseller & A Near Death Experience

    Send us Fan Mail Alyson Gerber is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Liars Society series, a middle grade mystery, like Knives Out for the family. The Liars Society is a Barnes & Noble Bookseller Favorite, Girls' Life Book Club Pick, and The Week Junior Book of the Week. The Liars Society has been nominated for the Texas Bluebonnet Award as well as book awards in Pennsylvania, Missouri, Vermont, New Hampshire, Indiana, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, and South Dakota. Find more about Alyson at www.alysongerber.com We had the best time talking about her brand new book from her series "The Liars Society- A Secret Escape"! It just was released 3 days ago you guys! Find it everywhere. If it's by Scholastic, you know where to find it!   Then later we welcome a survivor of not one, not two BUT THREE near death experiences. YES! THREE!  Connie Fusella, Certified Psychic Medium, Author and 3X Near-Death experiencer, Public Speaker & Spiritual Teacher sat down with me to talk about her powerful book "You are SOUL Beautiful". Connie is a highly evidential and respected certified Psychic Medium with a gift for bridging the gap between the physical and spiritual realms. For over two decades, she has been helping people connect with their loved ones on the Other Side. She’s had a fascinating journey, with conscious memories of spirit communication beginning at the age of four. Connie has first-hand knowledge of the Afterlife through three near-death experiences that intensified her connection to the Other Side and led to her soul’s true destiny of becoming a Psychic Medium.  To learn more about Connie's work or to find her book visit www.meaningfulmessages.info 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

    53 min

  8. APR 3

    Holy Week Stories with Brother Todd

    Send us Fan Mail A super special Easter episode coming at ya this week. Holy week became more special to me as my children grew and became curious. I love learning more about not only Christ and the way, but also introducing new knowledge to my babies. WHO better to lead us in this meaningful conversation than our own Brother Todd van Alstyne, New Orleans Anglican Dominican Friar.  We welcome Brother Todd on multiple times a year for a fun, family friendly segment with my own kids who are 10, 8 and 6 years old. From stories of the REAL Father Christmas to the meaning behind Dia De Los Muertos, Brother Todd is full of real life stories that help sharpen our own tools for understanding such things, especially for kids.  This week's one segment is dedicated to an Easter full of love, gratitude and eagerness for a spring season full of blessings.  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

    38 min
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  • Creator
    Erik Alexander
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    165
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Unscripted: the NolaPapa Podcast
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