Beyond The Grave

S.3, Episode 4: The Haunting History of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel

The site of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel has lived many lives, including that of a cultural and society hotspot, a refuge for nuns and orphan girls and now a place to rest your head for those looking to experience New Orleans. Confederate soldiers, ghostly children and a lone haunting dancer have all checked in and never checked out.

S.3, Episode 3: The Tragic Death of Jayne Mansfield

The rumors surrounding the tragic death of Jayne Mansfield were vast. Did she truly lose her head along a lonely stretch of highway outside of New Orleans? This week, we learn the true story and how her death has potentially saved countless lives.

S.3, Episode 2: The City of the Dead

What do Marie Laveau and Nicolas Cage have in common? This week we talk about the history of the Cities of the Dead all across New Orleans. From family vaults to the Cage pyramid, we dive into the practices of honoring our loved ones for eternity.

S.3, Episode 1: "Bricktop" Jackson – Double Knife, Double Life

Mary Jane “Bricktop” Jackson roamed the mid-1800s red light area of New Orleans known as Gallatin Street was a notorious figure among the thieves and murderers that lived there. “Bricktop,” (so named for her sturdy build and bright red hair) and the stories of her infamous fights with and murders of men and women alike, have made her one of the most colorful characters from the city’s long history. On this episode, we take listeners on a tour of those dark streets and find out which crime finally sent Mary Jane to a prison cell.

S.2, Episode 4: The Baroness Pontalba

We all know the Pontalba Buildings that run along the sides of the St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square, but do you know the story of the woman who built them? The Baroness survived death, a barrage of bullets and much adversity before leaving her mark on New Orleans and beyond!