Planet NOLA

Mary Jacobs
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Meet New Orleans one resident at a time. Planet NOLA offers irreverent and authentic insight into this weird and wonderful city. Hosted by local personality Mary Jacobs, it features a who’s who of local hustlers, artists, entrepreneurs, and community advocates. The conversations range from pure comedy to deep takes on the city’s political, economic, and social landscape. New Orleans is a whole world on its own, so join us in exploring it.

  1. 11/04/2022 ·  BONUS

    Marcelle Beaulieu, @louisianahbrah, 2022 Louisiana Elections

    Planet NOLA host Mary Jacobs and Marcelle Beaulieu of @louisianahbrah talk about the 2022 elections in the State of Louisiana - viral ads, candidates, campaigns, the importance of voting, and how it's not rude to talk politics. Want to know what's on your ballot? Visit geauxvote.com.

    1 hr

  2. 10/28/2022 ·  BONUS

    Mandie Landry, Louisiana State Representative for District 91

    Mandie Landry currently represents District 91 in the Louisiana House of Representatives and is running for Senate District 5. She and host Mary Jacobs talk about managing her own social media accounts and her unapologetic platform advocating for women. If you want to learn more about Mandie as a person and her platforms tune in to this episode!

    47 min

  3. 10/21/2022 ·  BONUS

    Davante Lewis, Candidate for District 3 Public Service Commission

    In Planet NOLA's Season 2 bonus, we're talking elections. Meet Davante Lewis, a candidate for Louisiana's District 3 Public Service Commission. If you’re asking yourself what does the public service commission do, you’ll learn in this episode. And, you’ll learn why you may not know already. Spoiler: monopolies don’t want us to know who has a hand in regulating them. @davanteforla

    48 min

  4. 10/07/2022

    Mary Jacobs & Carrie Moulder, Planet NOLA Producers Wrap-up Season 2

    Join host Mary Jacobs and co-producer of Carrie Moulder for a down memory lane as they debrief Season 2. If you’re a lover of the pod, you’ll appreciate hearing about the process of guest selection and plans for the future plus our gratitude for all that’s been completed!

    59 min

  5. 09/30/2022

    Sage Michael, Community Organizer & Activist

    Sage Michael is a community organizer, activist, New Orleans East resident, and so much more. One of his dreams is to see a revitalization of the historic Lincoln Beach. Listen to learn about this project, for about 15 history lessons, and to be inspired by someone who is dedicating their life to making a space for his community.

    57 min

  6. 09/23/2022

    Lowell Landes, Marigny Retiree

    Lowell Landes is a retiree living in the best retirement home in New Orleans, overlooking Frenchmen street and the Mississippi River. He’s a joyful party animal that moonlights as a film actor. Lowell has some of the best turn-of-phrases you’ll ever hear. Enjoy New Orleans through his eyes and gain some of his sage wisdom along the way.

    51 min

  7. 09/16/2022

    Jasmine Johnson, Energy Worker

    Jasmine Johnson is like a very rare flowering plant. You likely did not know who she was, but now that you know you're like "How has this beautiful flower not been known to me before?" Then, suddenly, you have a whole new favorite flower. Mary and Jasmine have been rolling together since they were teens. If you want to hear all about their lives as badass Catholic school girls, this is the episode for you. Jasmine dives into being raised Southern Baptist, how she's never felt "NOLA enough," and her incredible work as a healer. Find Jasmine on Instagram: @sagehandsmb

    1h 3m

  8. 09/09/2022

    Laura Sanders, Comedian, Artist, & Graphic Designer

    Laura Sanders has big joyful mid-western kind energy with a heaping dose of New Orleans fun. You'll learn a little bit more about managing your creative energy while working freelance, new information about the New Orleans boat scene, and how to open mic like a pro. Laura is also the designer of our incredible Planet NOLA logo! Follow her at @yaylaurasanders.

    1 hr
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Meet New Orleans one resident at a time. Planet NOLA offers irreverent and authentic insight into this weird and wonderful city. Hosted by local personality Mary Jacobs, it features a who’s who of local hustlers, artists, entrepreneurs, and community advocates. The conversations range from pure comedy to deep takes on the city’s political, economic, and social landscape. New Orleans is a whole world on its own, so join us in exploring it.

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  • Creator
    Mary Jacobs
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Mary Jacobs
  • Show Website
    Planet NOLA