Elliot and Kate join Howie and Scully in the King Room to discuss the fight to stop the activation of the long dormant Alabo Wharf and its connecting rail lines in the lower Ninth Ward. They explain how Sunrise Foods International (Qatar, Turkey, Canada) and Port of Orleans are fast tracking a plan that has been in the works for over a year but was…

Pierre Sings Howie, Scully, and Jennifer a Christmas dittyy; the gang sings "Twelve Bywater Days of Christmas" and Scully and Alex Pianovich sing Scully's original tune, "Forgive me Santa." BJ's wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!!!Di Ryan Scully and Howie Huber

Sam and Jeff Join Howie and Scully in the King Room to discuss the fight against the canal expansion project that will have devastating effects on the thousands of people living in it's vicinity (including us at BJ's Lounge). They discuss the history of the canal and the current proposed expansion that was approved in 1956, but is now on the verge …

Jennifer pops into the King Room to let us know the details about the upcoming community Friendsgiving!!!Di Ryan Scully and Howie Huber

Brian joins Howie and Scully in the King Room to the discuss the beauty of the public bathroom. His book of photography "Occupied" (published by New Heroes and Pioneers Press) captures the unique and unexpectedly compelling images of dive bar toilets including that of BJ's, J&J's, Ms. Mae's and Poor Boy's. He discusses how he came up with idea, how…

Alton and Chaya come to the King Room to drop some baker's knowledge. They discuss the impact of Whole Foods decision to change the recipe of the Chantilly cake, why the public went crazy, and how the New York Times highlighted Chaya's role in the creation of the original recipe. Alton describes growing up in the 7th Ward and how he couldn't wait t…

Sunpie joins Howie and Scully in the King Room to talk about music, nature, Creole culture, photography, neighborhood history, sports, and the spirit world. He describe how playing with Kansas City Chiefs was cool, but not his dream, how eating songbirds helped him ace ornithology, getting lost on his first day in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day, goi…

Howie and Scully return for the first episode of their second season with Mik Grantham co-owner of Ninth Ward community hub, Low Point. They discuss coffee, books, wine, music and more. She tells of how she self published her first book of poems which led to the founding of Disorder Press - her own fearless publishing co., the pleasure of curating …

For our one year anniversary we welcome the powerful, patient and beloved owner of Parkview Tavern, Kathy. She shares with us the good news that the tavern's 30 years in business has been extended (at least for a bit). She describes the real power of compromise and exhibits a sense of magnanimity that we all should strive for. There are stories of …

Howie and Scully talk with HBO’s The Deuce star Jamie Neuman about growing up in New Orleans, how working at a bar can be an in road to opportunities, the joys of cabbage ball, what separates working on an HBO series vs. neighborhood stage productions, how important it is to not wait for your big break, but to make your own shit happen, not about h…

Howie and Scully interview John Stanton about life at Gambit Weekly. They discuss how he once had his collarbone broken by Rudy Gulliani’s goons, the importance of reporting on New Orleans as a resident vs as a visitor, the joys of an occasional day drink, how urban alt-weekly’s have changed over the years, the connections between Journalism and ba…

Howie and Scully head over to Dr. Bob's compound to chat with the legendary folk artist. They find out about his time working at Hubig's Pies in his teens, how one piece of art inspired him to quit his job and become an artist, why his gallery is a "Simon free zone," how he saved Josh Cohen from being shot by Gatemouth Brown, and his affection for …

Howie and Scully set up in the middle of the Music Box for an interview with Executive Director Leah Hennessy about it's past, present and future. They discuss the collaborative nature of everything they do, some of the epic performances over the years, how the Meridian Brothers brought BJ's and Music Box together, and, yes, the recent dust up with…

Howie and Scully discuss working in Commander's Palace vs Doggie Daycare, the grand opening of BJ's Ninth Ward Backyard, and the great new record from Whip Appeal. They interview Krewe of Red Beans' Devin De wulf about the origins of the Krewe, how beans once burned down Beanlandia, the evolution of the krewe from parade into social aid, how skills…

Howie and Scully discuss purification through illness or DMT, how its hard to get anything done from the outside, the difference between sober and drunken Mardi Gras, and release some big news about the future of the podcast. They interview the multi-talented Brittany Silva about her job as archivist at the main branch of the New Orleans Library, h…

Howie and Scully interview Bailey and Josh about upcoming Mardi Gras shows, the band's origins, songwriting in bars, love of the 9th Ward, why you shouldn't let the 40's stay at your house when on tour, using an answering machine to write songs, energy v. virtuosity when performing, and their upcoming new release!!! They provide three new studio re…

Howie and Scully go to Vaughan's and interview the matriarch of the neighborhood about 42 years of bar ownership at Dauphine and Lesseps. They discuss the upcoming Lesseps Street Block Party, how a banana tree became a bar, antics from navy chiefs, the plus's and pitfalls of barroom romances, and how Thursdays at Vaughan's became the hottest in the…

Scully and Howie conduct their first remote interview from the fabled Sister Street House. They interview Johnny Loretta about having just recently acquired the house (Like the day before!!!) and discuss how the space became central to the rise of the ever expanding Holy Cross Music scene. Its huge!!! Chris Acker and We Hate Lindsay provide two hot…

TWO INTERVIEWS!!! First, Howie and Scully discuss their field trip to a City Planning Commission meeting on Blue Oak — What fun!!! Then back to the Lounge they interview Jane about how it feels to be the reigning BJ's Bye Week Cook off Champion for two out of the last three years and how we'll need an extradition treaty to get that trophy back. We …

AFTER 23 YEARS, DBA HAS CHANGED HANDS!!! Howie and Scully talk to the great Tom Thayer about why he sold the business, how Frenchman Street has changed over the years, what it takes to book great bands, the importance of a solid staff, and how to get a puking Scully of his hand and knees and back on stage. Max and the Martians provide two hot live …

In this giving thanks episode, Howie and Scully discuss a successful Americana Fest, the upcoming Palestinian fundraiser, the desire to Cajun two-step, and some of the visual art that lives at the Lounge. They interview Rebel Carr about coming to BJ's in 1981, neighborhood broom factories, helping Scully during the aftermath of Katrina, and his lif…

Howie and Scully discuss the uproar over the previous episode's interview with Kathy from Parkview Tavern and Blue Oak's response to the attention. They also discuss the burglary of BJ's and how the community has stepped up to help in the recovery. They celebrate the 10th episode with an interview of the one and only Little Freddie King!!! We here …

WHY IS PARKVIEW CLOSING? Scully and Howie interview Kathy, owner of Parkview Tavern, about the 30-year history of the beloved neighborhood tavern and its unfortunate forthcoming closure due to Blue Oak Barbecue's "hostile takeover." We play two live at BJ's tracks from Parkview and BJ's regulars Greazy Alice and outline the upcoming calendar.…

Howie and Scully discuss the filling of a famous pothole, a new sponsor, BJ's being honored by Saveur Magazine, and the pros and cons of the new hotel going in across from the Joint. They interview the Lounge's lawn man and retired longshoreman, Joe Andrews, about the many things he loves about the neighborhood, how he discovered BJ's, and how he g…

Scully and Howie hear from Drew Brees and discuss the start of Who Dat! season, how to pull a Tony Soprano when your car is booted and sit down with publisher, manager, songwriter and drummer for Little Freddie King: "Wacko" Wade They talk about what is was like to be a musician in New Orleans in the 50's and 60's, backing up Charles Manson, meetin…

Howie and Scully are back with singer and authentic human Meschiya Lake. They discuss whether Bj's is a dive bar, Scully and Meschiya's long running friendship established one late nineties morning on the banks of Lake Michigan, having your blood lost, French Jails, eating lightbulbs, and skyrocketing into one of the most sought after jazz singers …

Howie and Scully discuss developments in the investigation and interview Brooke about the tunnel between Vaughan's and BJ's, clown culture, and the value of leaving somethings a mystery. We hear two tracks from Haiti's most recent gift to New Orleans: RAM.Di Ryan Scully and Howie Huber

Howie and Scully discuss Little Freddie King's birthday party and talk to the Joint BBQ's Pete Breen about his 20 years in the neighborhood and the joys of smoking meat. He shares his story about becoming suspect #1 and reveals the most compelling piece of evidence yet: a photo of Pothole Pete (find on IG @bjslounge) with his abductors!!! Who are t…

Howie and Scully discuss the St. Claude food vendor crackdown and interview Johnny Cisco about growing up in the neighborhood and what its like to be the King of Krewe of Dreux. More information is uncovered bringing the hosts closer to uncovering who kidnapped Pothole Pete.Di Ryan Scully and Howie Huber

Howie and Scully discuss the Jukebox vs. Sonos controversy, the possible closing of Buffa's, and Interview the longtime neighbor of the Lounge Jeanne Hannan and discover past lives of BJ's Lounge (It was once a lesbian bar, was called Georges, and had an interesting tenant who lived in the bar). They also discuss the infamous Barber Shop murder/sui…

The first episode introduces hosts Scully and Howie and sets the stage for the ongoing investigation into the mystery surrounding the disappearance and return of Pothole Pete. Jennifer Callan, neighbor and regular at the bar is interviewed, revealing details of the event which lead to more questions and the inevitability of a deeper dig. Scully and…