In this episode I reflect on my podcast interview with writer Tom Piazza and share more of my thoughts about HBO's Tremeand how it compares to The Wire, both of which were created by David Simon. Afterwards I share some updates about some possibilities on the horizon. # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. # This music video was one of the things that brought me to Louisiana. # More of my videos are here. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Episodes On this podcast commentary from the 2018 Cutting Edge Music Conference, I share some takeaways about the New Orleans music community. My interviews episode from Cutting Edge 2018 includes a story about Clarence "Frogman" Henry.   # Related Things   Treme on Amazon Prime Recommended episodes of Treme Honorable mention: 1.8 "All on a Mardi Gras Day" 1.10 "I’ll Fly Away" 2.4 "Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get the Blues" 2.7 "Carnival Time" 2.10 "That’s What Lovers Do" 4.5 "… To Miss New Orleans" The Wire on Amazon Prime  Tom's site  Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow.   Shows Mentioned Better Call Saul Goliath Treme The Practice The Princess and the Frog Rolling Thunder Revue Waiting for Godot The Wire # Books Mentioned City of Refuge Devil Sent the Rain: Music and Writing in Desperate America The Executioner's Song  A Free State Le Morte d'Arthur Why New Orleans Matters Understanding Jazz: Ways to Listen # Musicians and Albums Mentioned  Allen Toussaint Big Freedia Bob Dylan  Clarence "Frogman" Henry Clay Parker and Jodi James - The Lonesomest Sound That Can Sound  Fats Domino Jazz Fest: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify   Overcast Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!