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Welcome to Tales from the Green Room - Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media. Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists - before and after shows - in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down with stories abound! Tales from the Greenroom Special Edition (Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary Series) Mount Tam Media is thrilled to la ...
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Nostalgic Rewind, TV Shows and Movies That Shaped Our Youth
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37:34Send us a text Remember rushing home to catch your favorite TV shows, knowing there was no option to pause, record, or stream later? Those were simpler times when entertainment was an event that shaped our weekly routines. This episode takes us on a delightful journey through the television shows and movies that defined our childhoods. We start wit…
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Episode 218: What Canceling the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Means for Louisiana
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28:03On July 17, the state officially canceled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project - the biggest coastal restoration project in the country, made possibly by funds from a settlement of the 2010 BP Oil Spill. This week, Pontchartrain Conservancy Executive Director Kristi Trail answers the question as to why the project was cancelled and what man…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: New York Adventures
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29:38Send us a text The Big Apple through Cajun eyes! When we recorded our bucket list episode, little did we know an opportunity to visit New York City would arrive so quickly. This trip combined business with pleasure as we earned seats at the strategy table with our company's leadership team while exploring the city of our dreams. From our very first…
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Episode 217: Celebrating and Saving Canal Street in New Orleans
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26:43Canal Street in New Orleans has a long history of fashion, culture, nightlife and great food. For decades it was a main stop for New Orleans visitors and families alike. In recent years, Canal Street has lost a bit of its glimmer. Sandra Herman is the founder of the Celebrate Canal! Coalition, a citizen-led coalition aimed at revitalizing Canal Str…
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"Danny's Live Dead" - Curating Chemistry and Community with Danny Luehring
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48:29In this episode of Tales From The Green Room - mixed with joyous reflection, levity, and emotion - drummer extraordinaire Danny Luehring discusses the origins and evolution of Danny's Live Dead, a weekly Grateful Dead show hosted by him every Wednesday at Peri’s Tavern in Fairfax, California. Danny shares insights into how the show started after th…
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Episode 216: Hammond Business Owner Abi Caswell Talks Expansion and TikTok
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29:02Abi Caswell opened her BATTER, A Bakery in Downtown Hammond in 2022. The self-taught baker went from popping up at local farmer's markets to going viral on TikTok and expanding to open a new shop in New Orleans. Caswell shares her journey with listeners and highlights the value small businesses hold in the city of Hammond. Follow Caswell's journey,…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Faith in the Trenches
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26:24Send us a text What happens when prayer feels impossible? When tragedy strikes repeatedly, leaving you without words to express your pain? Our conversation with Justine Bellard explores the raw, transformative power of faith during life's most challenging seasons. Justine's journey from surface-level religious observance to profound spiritual conne…
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Episode 215: The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
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27:55The Tunica-Biloxi tribe recently held their 27th annual Pow Wow, which highlighted the tribe's culture and community. Additionally, the Pow Wow marked the opening of the tribe's new Justice Center. In this week's episode, Chairman Marshall Pierite shares insight into the tribe, it's history and more about the Justice Center.…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Sibling Stories
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33:47Send us a text Step into the warm, nostalgic world of Cajun childhood as sisters Koa and Lainey share their journey from squabbling roommates to inseparable best friends. Despite being five years apart, these Church Point, Louisiana natives have cultivated a relationship that's evolved from obligatory family ties to a deep, chosen friendship that k…
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Episode 214: Coffee Talk with the Cajun Mamas Koa and Sarah
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24:20This week, we get a little dose of the Cajun culture with content creators and podcasters Koa Melancon and Sarah O’Pry - better known as the Cajun Mamas. Melancon and O'Pry rose to fame on TikTok documenting their lives in South Louisiana. From raising kids to preparing for hurricanes and all that's in between, the duo's videos have captured the at…
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Coffee with God: Discovering Your Divine Gifts
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34:17Send us a text Have you ever wondered what your God-given talents truly are? Not just the obvious skills you might display, but the deeper, purpose-driven gifts meant to impact those around you? The journey to discovering your divine calling isn't always straightforward. Many of us grow up believing our talents lie in one area, only to find God ste…
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Zachary Richard - Canadian Star, Louisiana Native - on Music, Cajun Culture, and Heritage - Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part 3)
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38:26In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' the hosts engage in an enlightening conversation - and history lesson - with singer-songwriter, Cajun culture activists, and International recording artist, Zachary Richard. Richard first reflects on his deep ties with Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA - playing and hanging with Huey Lewis and …
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This week, we're headed to the Louisiana state capital. Laura Cating, senior vice president of marketing & communications for Visit Baton Rouge, gives listeners an insight to the history of the city, a little of the lore, plus what to do, where to stay and - most importantly - where to eat when you're here.…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Face Forward
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44:43Send us a text Today, we reveal how our Lime Life by Alcone businesses became the foundation for our friendship and eventually led to us creating the Cajun Mamas brand. We share our journey from skeptical beginners to confident business leaders who've traveled across the country and helped build a community of empowered women. https://cajunmamas.co…
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Episode 212: Pope Leo and His New Orleans Connection
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34:24On May 8, 2025, Robert Francis Prevost was introduced as Pope Leo XIV, the new head of the Catholic Church. Prevost is the first American to be elected as Pope and while that would be enough for American Catholics to celebrate, New Orleanians took the celebration a step farther when local Certified Genealogist and historian with the Historic New Or…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Honoring Our Fathers
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40:58Send us a text Today, we share heartfelt memories of our daddies in honor of Father's Day, exploring the profound influence fathers have on their daughters' lives. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.com/lllippylady/# https://www.tiktok.com/@lllippylady…
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A Deep Dive with Holly Bowling: From Classical Roots to Jam Band Sensation
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50:38Super-creative, virtuoso pianist, Holly Bowling joins the show in the first-ever podcast recorded in The Green Room at Garcia’s Chicago. Holly shares the etiology of her genre-crossing and improvisational style in between her two incredible debut appearances at this spectacular venue - playing the music of Phish and The Grateful Dead on solo piano!…
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Episode 211: The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
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19:30In new host Kelly Massicot's first episode, NOWFE Executive Director Aimee Brown shares the ins and outs of a festival that brings together wine connoisseurs and aficionados a like for one week each summer. Now in its 33rd year, NOWFE hosts a week of events – from grand tastings to labs – each summer, while highlighting what New Orleans does best –…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Thrift Shop Treasures
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29:32Send us a text Today, we discuss what draws us to thrift stores like Goodwill time and again. There's something magical about walking through those doors, not knowing what treasures await but feeling the anticipation build with each step toward the racks. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook…
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NOLA's River Eckert, Jake Eckert & Shaggy Davis (ft. Luther Dickinson) - Musical Legacy and Culinary Traditions -Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part2)
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50:29In this engaging episode restaurateur, music promoter, and local legend Chris 'Shaggy' Davis welcomes Tales From The Green Room and listeners to Day 2 of the 10th annual NOLA Crawfish Festival, a celebration that marries New Orleans' rich musical heritage with its vibrant culinary culture held at The Broadside New Orleans. The episode features an i…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: The Antique Coffee Pot Collection
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30:55Send us a text Today, we share the stories behind our beloved antique coffee pots and discuss the joy of slow brewing versus modern methods. Each vintage coffee pot has a unique history and brewing technique that connects them to family traditions and creates special moments. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara…
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"The Rumble" with Guest Co-Host, Wally Ingram - Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part 1)
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1:16:52Join hosts Tami Larson and Dennis Strazulo as they dive into the vibrant atmosphere of JazzFest 2025, with this episode recorded at The Broadside in New Orleans during the 10th Annual Crawfish Festival. In this episode, the first of several generated from JazzFest, the focus is on the experiences of the captivating, modern New Orleans funk band, Th…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: The Little Cajun Saint Returns
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59:18Send us a text Meet Charlene Richard through the eyes of her niece, Lonna Clayton, in this heartfelt continuation of one of our most beloved episodes. The "Little Cajun Saint" isn't just a story from the past—she's actively present in the lives of so many today, working what many consider modern miracles. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://ww…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Steve Riley
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31:41Send us a text Today, Steve Riley of the Mamou Playboys shares his journey from learning Cajun music at age three to becoming an internationally recognized accordion player and cultural ambassador for Cajun music and traditions. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://ww…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Happy Mother's Day
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30:53Send us a text The journey of motherhood transforms us in ways nothing else can. From those first overwhelming moments holding a newborn to navigating the challenges of raising confident, respectful children, motherhood reshapes our entire existence. In this heartfelt Mother's Day episode, we dive deep into our personal experiences as mothers while…
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Send us a text Today, the Cajun Mamas dive into their most-asked questions, revealing the story of their friendship that began at a bootcamp gym in 2018 and blossomed into an inseparable bond seven years later. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.com/ll…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Beach Dreams & Vacation Schemes
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31:18Send us a text Today, the Cajun Mamas reminisce about vacation memories while dreaming about bucket list destinations ranging from overwater bungalows to European adventures. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.com/lllippylady/# https://www.tiktok.com/@…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Easter Traditions & Treats
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33:04Send us a text Today, the Cajun Mamas discuss how Easter in Cajun country isn't just about chocolate bunnies and pastel eggs – it's a rich tapestry of faith, family traditions, and mouthwatering food that brings generations together. We dive into the distinctive ways our families celebrate, starting with the competitive egg game that has us all sho…
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Inside Spafford: Name Origins, Musical Journey, and Growing Legacy
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40:24In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' we welcome the band Spafford in the green room at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA to discuss their origins, musical influences, and journey. The conversation covers the genesis of their unique band name, evolving from 'Officious Tortfeasor' to 'Spafford,' inspired by a close friend. Members, …
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Skeat Thibodeaux Joins The Conversation
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51:52Send us a text What does it mean to be a Cajun dad in today's world? Skeet Thibodeaux, owner of Thibodeaux's Paint and Finishing and our April sponsor, joins us for a profound conversation that peels back the layers of his multifaceted life. The journey begins with Skeet's unexpected career path – from aspiring nurse to emergency medical technician…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Financial Literacy Among Our Youth
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27:37Send us a text Today we talk with Skyla Louviere about raising financial literacy in today's youth. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.com/lllippylady/# https://www.tiktok.com/@lllippylady Koa https://www.facebook.com/kgmelancon https://www.tiktok.com/…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: The Art of Sourdough
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43:31Send us a text Today, we share our love for sourdough bread making and explain why this simple combination of flour, water, and salt has transformed our lives and kitchens. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.com/lllippylady/# https://www.tiktok.com/@ll…
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Celebrating 50 Years+ of Sweetwater Music Hall with Tommy Castro! Tales From The Green Room redux! In Mount Tam Media's first drop of it's “one from the vault” series of never released episodes -recorded during Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary celebration in Nov. 2022 - host Dennis Strazulo sits down with legendary blues musician, Tommy Cas…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: What it Means to Surrender to God
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35:56Send us a text Today we discuss how the pathway to freedom comes through surrendering to God, as well as the peace granted to us through our faith. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.com/lllippylady/# https://www.tiktok.com/@lllippylady Koa https://www…
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Max Flansburg and Chris English (Sam Grisman Project) Backstage at Terrapin Sunday Daydream Vol. 4
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Meal Prepping Cajun Style
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32:14Send us a text Today, we discuss the challenges and benefits of meal prepping while navigating Louisiana's food-centric culture and staying healthy despite busy schedules. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.com/lllippylady/# https://www.tiktok.com/@lll…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Lent, Embracing the 40-Day Spiritual Journey
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32:59Send us a text Step into a journey of reflection and growth as we explore the significance of Lent in our latest episode. Join us as we unpack the meaning behind the 40-day spiritual journey, encouraging personalized practices that connect us closer to Christ. Our lively discussion emphasizes the importance of the three pillars of Lent—fasting, alm…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Mardi Gras
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39:54Send us a text We take you on a vibrant journey through the traditions and celebrations of Cajun Mardi Gras, showcasing its unique customs and rich history. Tune in and learn about the significance of community, food, and festive practices tied to this lively season. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Nurturing Hearts in a Busy World
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31:42Send us a text Ever wonder what it really means to be a successful mom? Some might argue it's about keeping a spotless home or raising prodigious children, but we believe true success often lies in those small, meaningful moments that make up everyday life. Today, we discuss the complex notion of what it means to be a successful mother, reflecting …
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Episode 210: Vice Takes a Look Inside Cajun Mardi Gras
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22:11In tandem with the new season of sister publication New Orleans Magazine's "Beyond the Beads" podcast, we're launching a crossover episode. Producer, and occasional host, Kelly Massicot talks to Vice producer and storyteller Jackson Garrett. Garrett and Vice will release a new documentary this year highlighting the culture and traditions behind Caj…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Flavors of Success with Hal the Cajun Lady
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40:31Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a distinctive accent and a love for cooking could turn someone into a social media star? Join us for a heartwarming chat with Hal, better known as the Cajun Lady Accent, as she shares her incredible story. From her humble beginnings in Church Point to her rise as a beloved online personality, Hal's journey …
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Charlene's Journey to Sainthood
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55:22Send us a text Today on Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas, guest Lonna Clayton discusses her niece, “The Little Cajun Saint” Charlene Marie Richard. Lonna sheds light on Charlene's impact on her family and community. https://cajunmamas.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CajunMamas Sara https://www.facebook.com/lllippylady https://www.instagram.c…
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Coffee Talk with the Cajun Mamas: Mom Truths Unfiltered
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37:17Send us a text Remember those bold promises you made pre-kids? Like no devices at the dinner table or never caving in to toddler demands? Join us on Coffee Talk with the Cajun Mamas as we chuckle over how those well-intentioned vows often unravel in the face of parenting reality. From handing over your phone just to savor a warm meal to rethinking …
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: A Day in the Life
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40:44Send us a text What does a day in the life of a Cajun Mama really look like? Join us as we share our laid-back journey through content creation, our relaxed approach against the fast-paced trends on social media. From the laughter-filled hours spent crafting our "Home Bayou Self" parody to the playful process behind each video, we open up about the…
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Reed Mathis Unveils the Rhythm and Spirit of True Musical Creativity
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55:14In an insightful discussion on the "Tales from the Green Room" podcast, Reed Mathis provides host Dennis Strazulo and listeners with a detailed preview of his upcoming podcast series “The Gifts of Improvising” which debuts January 29, 2024 on the Osiris Media Podcast Network. Reed opens the door to a new, profound exploration of the role and challe…
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Coffee Talk With The Cajun Mamas: Mom Brain!!
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29:27Send us a text Ever find yourself in the grocery store parking lot, only to realize you completely forgot what you went in for? We understand that feeling all too well, and in this episode, we offer a lighthearted exploration of "mom brain," that all-too-familiar fog that descends when you're balancing a million things at once. Join us as we laugh …
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SPECIAL EPISODE: In Honor and Memory of Austin de Lone - Sweetwater Music Hall and Pub Rock Music Legend
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48:33The Journey and Legacy of Sweetwater's Uncelebrated Icon - An Interview with the late Austin de Lone In this interview, which took place in October 2022 before Mount Tam Media launched its Tales From The Green Room podcast, Austin de Lone sits down with host Dennis Strazulo to discuss his rich musical journey and his pivotal involvement with Sweetw…
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Coffee Talk: Adventures and Laughs in Everyday Moments
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24:11Send us a text Ever had a resolution go hilariously off track, sparking laughter instead of frustration? We kick off the New Year with our own tales and a collection of delightfully corny jokes that promise to light up your day. From an unforgettable encounter with a motorcyclist to comical adventures in a shoe store, we celebrate those small, magi…
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In-Depth with Jack Barton: Grateful Guitars and Beyond
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1:04:23Link to Tales From The Green Room Episode 27 Photography Gallery In this bonus episode of Tales from the Green Room, hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson interview Jack Barton of Jack Barton Entertainment, discussing the behind the scenes operations running Grateful Guitars Foundation. Jack delves into his involvement with Grateful Guitars, sharin…
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Grateful Guitars 8/13/24 Benefit: Backstage with Dennis McNally, David Hidalgo, Sam Grisman, Steve Berlin, Jill Simmons and Bella Rayne + Jack Barton and Alex Jordan
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1:40:58Link to Tales From The Green Room Episode 27 Photography Gallery In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, Mount Tam Media takes listeners backstage at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco during the Grateful Guitars Foundation Second Annual Benefit. Grateful Dead historian Dennis McNally shares some of his experiences with Jerry Garc…
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