Unscripted: A Nolapapa Podcast - Christmas past with Country Superstar Ty Herndon

Christmas past with Country Superstar Ty Herndon

12/15/23 • 68 min

Last year we welcomed Country music star Ty Herndon to be our special guest for our Christmas Eve show. He is an absolute light. His enlightening words are as rich as his soulful voice.
Ty tells us about his experience being raised in the church in Mississippi and following his dreams of being a country singer, years before he came out in 2014. We talk about how he dealt with telling his fans he was gay while he was on stage, how his mama helped him find the strength to live his authentic life.
We also get to hear and discuss some of Ty's new music. He even opens up about the angels that inspired him to save his own life, and how he wrote his latest album. Then, we break out the tears and reminisce about our vey own late gay idol Leslie Jordan, who was a good friend to Ty for many years. This episode is packed full of inspiration y'all, so enjoy and Merry Christmas one and all!
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Holiday Traditions with Chef Susan Spicer and Brother Todd van Alstyne

The Holidays are here! Are y’all ready for a Revillion dinner to Remember? James Beard and Food & Wine’s award winner- New Orleans own, world renowned Chef and restauranteur, Susan Spicer sat down with me to talk about her own inspirations and how her culinary journey all began.
After this interview I felt so inspired! Chef Susan opened up about who played important roles in influencing her path to become a culinary staple of New Orleans, From her first restaurant in the French Quarter to her newest, Rosedale, we find out what drives her to continue to be so present inside of her restaurant kitchens!
Find her restaurants:
Rosedale
801 Rosedale Drive
504-309-9595
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Reservations suggested but walk ins available
Bayona
430 Dauphine St.
504-525-4455
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Reservations suggested
Then, we’re keeping the Holidays rolling with our dear friend Saint Nicholas! For j3 year now, Dominican Friar, Br. Todd van Alstyne joins me for Christmas lore from the TRUE beginnings of Saint Nicolas.
Every year, Br. Todd embodies the form of Saint Nicholas to help keep the spirit of love, kindness and giving. He dresses up in the fanciest Santa garb that resembles a Catholic Cardinal- complete with white beard and staff!
He tours local SE Louisiana churches to spread good tidings and Christmas Spirit in a time when we need it the most.
Curl up and listen to true tales of the REAL Santa Clause with Br. Todd AKA Saint Nicholas!

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The 3rd annual Christmas Eve Special with American Idol Alumni Jim Verraros

Y’all I CANNOT believe Christmas is here! I am literally geeking out over this flipping show!!!!
Our Christmas Eve Episode is one of the most special of all of our shows each year.
Ya' see, some people have it really hard during the Holidays. Some in my own LGBT community can't even go home to see their families during the Holidays because of who they love. Think about that.
Men and women hide who they truly are their whole lives because of the ramifications it would cause in their own families.
I was there before! And the pain from that gives me ambition to help others through their darkest times.
For the past 3 years I have searched for music artists that come from my LGBT community to hear their own stories of inspiration and how they overcame their own struggles to pursue their dreams in front of everyone.
This year, I stalked a contestant from the very first season of American Idol-
Jim Verraros. His brand new single just came out and we jam to it a little later!
Jim not only was on the first season of American Idol but was the first contestant ever to come out as gay during the windstorm that was Idol's first season!
Here how he decided to come to terms with his sexuality and publicly step forward and embrace who he truly was for all the world to see.
Grab some coco and a blanket and cozy up for our 3rd Annual Christmas Special!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to each of you and thanks to all yall for the continued support.