The JUMBO show with Broadway's WIcked! Highlights' Puzzle Day! And New Orleans' OWN Cafe Du Monde!

Send us Fan MailSO EXCITED for our JUMBO show! Sometimes there is just SO MANY amazing interviews ya Papa has to put them all together! All completely different, but all BLAZING with passion and the ability to convert that passion into some of the most amazing experiences you can find! Hear how each guest shares their own inspiring stories, from National Puzzle day to Broadway in NYC! But you'll have to come to Papa's sweet Louisiana to get Cafe Du Monde's Iconic treats! Relax and listen!First up, speaking of Cafe du Monde, I got to sit down with one of the family members that run the FAMILY OWNED business! That's right. As big as their brand is, they are still family owned and operated and stayed specifically in Louisiana. They have shown their commitment to our beloved city for over a hundred years, yall! So, with that said, meet Emily Jager. She runs the gift shops and everything else that needs to be done. Oh and the stories she has!Did you know that back in the 50's and beyond, customers used to roll up in their big ass cars and eat Beignets in their CARS!!! That gives ya papa so much anxiety! ha! Such a good chat. AND SUPER grateful to include them in our 2025 roster of sponsors that makes our magic happen! Go to www.cafedumonde.com or www.shop.cafedumonde.com to find EVERYTHING you need! From history to merch and of course the coffee & beignet mix to make in your own kitchen! _________________________________________________________________________________________________Then, We welcome ANOTHER Iconic brand that I have loved my ENTIRE life. And I bet two shiny rocks that yall did too! Founded in 1946, Highlights Magazine for children has helped to motivate, inspire and educate children for lifetimes! Another fun fact. Did you know that January 29th was National Puzzle day? Unfortunately, our 5th season did not start in time for this to air. But that doesn’t mean you cannot access all of the puzzles Highlights has in store for your kiddos!I was lucky enough to sit down with Head of Puzzle Innovation over at Highlights, Allison Kane AND the freakin' FOUNDER of "National Puzzle Day!" Jodi Jill created this amazing appreciation day over 30 years ago and the growth each year is staggering! C'mon! Everyone loves puzzles! My personal all time favorite was the hidden pictures. Not necessarily a puzzle but, hey. Gimme a break. HA! Listen to what inspired them from the very beginning AND what inspires them now! The joy I could feel through this interview isn't felt all the time. Highlights Magazine and Jodi have their fingers on a very strong pulse. Find all the fun at www.highlights.com AND over at Jodi's website at www.puzzledayfun.com_________________________________________________________________________________________________And Finally for yall, we have a WICKED finale. Joining us all the way from Broadway in NYC is Matthew Deloch, solo performer in Wicked on Broadway! Matthew sat down to chat with me about what it takes to be in one of the most famous Broadway shows imaginable. Matthew shares stories of his upbringing in LOUISIANA, y'all!  I had NO idea. I see a guest I am inspired by, I go for it without any info. And to my astonishment, a southern boy. JUST LIKE ME! Hear what it took for him to land his dream role and what it has been like since his big leap from the country swamp. Such an inspiring story of passion, courage and persistence that shows anyone that your hard work really CAN pay off. If you have not already, check out WICKED on Broadway if you're in the city! Look for Matthew too! He's the ribbon, pole performer/dancer! Get tickets at www.broadway.com!Support the showThank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast                                                 Ochsner Children’s HospitalWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarketsWww.ochsner.orgSTATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.comAudubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com                                                                         Sandpiper Vacations                                                                www.sandpipervacations.comNew Orleans Ice Cream Company                                 www.neworleansicecream.comERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:[email protected] Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.comBottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.comAnd thank you to our AFTER DARK! SponsorsMockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers              ...