When Mardi Gras ends and the Lenten slump sets in, there’s still one reason to get out of the house.

The Bayou Bluegrass Festival is back at Deutsches Haus on March 21st, and every beer you drink helps fund Special Olympics Louisiana.

See why Grammy-winning bluegrass artists, Dolly Parton lookalikes, and cold lemonade are exactly what New Orleans needs right now.

On The Above the Limit Podcast, host Justin Chopin sits down with Andres Barcelo-Sanchez of Barcelo Gardens to explore how urban farming is literally planting seeds of change in New Orleans' Upper Ninth Ward. From revitalizing vacant lots to building accessible fresh food markets in food deserts, this conversation digs deep into community resilience, local sustainability, and why eating healthy shouldn’t be a luxury. Tune in to hear how one garden is growing hope—and tomatoes—in a neighborhood ripe for renewal.

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“Before the parades roll and the king cake is sliced, the real magic of Mardi Gras begins in the dark—with masks, music, and a message.”

On this episode of Above the Limit, host Justin Chopin sits down with Sunpie Barnes—musician, park ranger, former NFL player, and keeper of New Orleans’ deepest Carnival traditions.

Discover how the Skull & Bone Gang wakes the city at 5 a.m., why skeleton masks are more than just costumes, and how the rhythms of jazz carry the spirit of over 200 years of history.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a backstage pass to the soul of Mardi Gras.

This is how a movement starts. From a 5-hour conversation to a bus carrying 42 kids on its first day—this is the story of a simple choice: become the solution. Discover the inspiring journey of Derrick Tabb, founder of Roots of Music, who faced a community problem and decided to build a future for it instead. What began as an idea exploded into a program serving thousands of young lives in New Orleans through discipline, music, and belief. This trailer is just the beginning. See what happens when you don’t just talk about change—you drive it.

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What’s the one thing most people misunderstand about foster care?

On this episode of Above the Legal Limit Podcast, host Justin Chopin sits down with Anna Palmer, Executive Director of Crossroads Louisiana, to uncover the real story behind the system, the kids, and what it truly takes to provide a safe, healing home.

If you’ve ever wondered how foster care really works—or how you can help—press play.

In most cities, competition runs the show. But here, something different happens. When you put your heart into something real, this city meets you halfway — with open doors, loud cheers, and a community that actually shows up. From local businesses to big ideas, New Orleans doesn’t just talk about support… it lives it. But what makes people stay? What makes this city’s spirit so magnetic? That’s what Tara Hernandez unpacks — and it’s more powerful than you think.

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The Butterfly Effect of Every Choice Looking back, would you change the path that got you here? Two lawyers open up about risk, regret, and the lessons behind every so-called mistake. Sometimes the hardest choices end up being the ones that build you.

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This episode blends a little medicine, a little law, and a lot of New Orleans charm. From balancing professional pressure to sharing stories that blur the lines between serious and funny, this conversation with Dr. Christopher Beck is full of sharp insights and easy laughs. It’s the kind of talk that reminds you why humor still belongs in hard work — and why perspective matters most.

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