New Orleans Like You’ve Never Heard It: Pelicans, HOGS Food, HONDO Fest & Culture | Mark Romig Ep 10

This week on The Mark Romig Show, we bring together some of the voices and stories shaping New Orleans right now, from the Pelicans broadcast booth to major events transforming the city’s future.Mark sits down with New Orleans Pelicans broadcasters Antonio Daniels and Joel Meyers for a conversation that goes far beyond basketball. From their 25-year friendship to their on-air chemistry, they share what makes New Orleans different from every other NBA city. We also dive into the Pelicans’ future, what fans should expect, and why building a championship team takes time.In Move The Chains, Jay Cicero, President & CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, joins the show to talk about the incredible momentum in New Orleans sports. From the X Games and HONDO Rodeo Fest to the ongoing push for another Super Bowl, Jay explains why New Orleans continues to lead as one of the top host cities in the world.In 5-Minutes With, James Trawick gives us a preview of the HONDO Rodeo Fest coming to the Caesars Superdome, a unique combination of elite rodeo competition and major concert performances.On On The Table presented by Blue Runner, Becker Hall of Hogs for the Cause shares the powerful story behind one of New Orleans’ most meaningful festivals. What started as a backyard barbecue has grown into a nationally recognized event raising millions for families battling pediatric brain cancer.We also take a look at what’s happening around the city in This Week in New Orleans with April Dupre, and close the show with Positively New Orleans, reflecting on the city’s deep-rooted traditions of faith, culture, and community.🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOWThe Mark Romig Show is a weekly podcast celebrating the people, culture, food, music, and stories that make New Orleans unlike anywhere else.🤝 SPONSORSThis episode is made possible by: Blue Runner Foods New Orleans & Company All The Waves, the podcast from Visit The Northshore🎥 PRODUCTION CREWHost: Mark Romig Executive Producers: Glenn Haggerty, Keith Haggerty Producer & Editor: Kal Landry Crew: Chef “Pooch” Rivera, Freddy “The Reporter” Quinn🔔 SUBSCRIBEFollow The Mark Romig Show on your favorite podcast platform and stay connected to everything New Orleans.The Mark Romig Show is produced by LOVE NOLA TV, the official tourism and visitor information channel of New Orleans, seen in thousands of downtown hotel rooms and locally across all major digital platforms.🎧 Subscribe to The Mark Romig Show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube 📺 Watch full episodes and clips on the LOVE NOLA TV YouTube channel 📍 Filmed in New Orleans, LouisianaNew episodes weekly. For the love of New Orleans.