Exploring New Orleans - America's Wildest City 🇺🇸

For someone to fully understand how different America can be, they need to experience New Orleans. Today, we meet up with a local who gives us a deeper look at what America's wildest city is like.
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[@MrJalyles]

Great video Peter!! Loved it. But if New Orleans just went away a lot of perversion wouldn’t happen every year. Peace.

[@rickterj1]

What a treat it’s been watching u in Louisiana!!!

[@jacobdufrene6586]

Thanks for coming Bro, y'all come back now Ya hear!

[@douglasmorrow8004]

Seen them.

[@Rayraywheelz]

Loved this series Peter so much information gained!

[@mrboneshd2624]

5:24 I'm honest I have nothing to eat, but I have something to drink, do you want to come in? that's a person you want to have around! What an honest dear soul

[@robbielott7017]

I dont have much but whatever I have it's yours. Thats the vibe I picked up on when he said that. You are right... genuine, friendly and welcoming people are priceless.

[@marygoff3332]

And a very savvy man. Listened to his elders when he was young to gain wisdom. Doesn't tell his daughters who NOT to date, because he knows they will then pick that guy! 😊

[@beadingbusily]

Poor people tend to be more generous, share more, as a matter of survival, than the rest.

[@marioenrique9367]

I visit Baton Rouge every month and there’s something about people from Louisiana that I love so much, if it wasn’t for the natural disasters and crime rates I would love to settle down there and raise a family and the food is amazing

[@ScubaSteve3560]

​The working class is very generous, they understand that we are in this together. Rich people are greedy, because they're terrified to be poor again and so they remain selfish and lack empathy

[@samdung5630]

I love Louisiana. How Ken immediately mentions food, like he feels bad because he doesn't have food to give him, and gives him a jug of wine. Then, he gets a historic street sign in return.

[@8088I]

""The City that Care forgot!" on "The Land of many Tongues😝!!"

[@angelaneilson4364]

Peter my husband worked in a Nuclear Power Plant in New Orleans in 1979 . Louisiana, had plenty of work in the Electrical Industry so we lived there for one year. In our opinion New Orleans has very hospitable and welcoming people, we never felt as outsiders being New Yorkers. We experienced Mardi Gras unfortunately not in New Orleans at that time the police were on strike and only The city of Gretna,La. had the Mardi Gras celebration and I will tell you it gets pretty crazy at least in 1979 did. However,we enjoyed the experience at that time. Bourbon fun street ! As mater of facts I just found out that Elvis filmed a movie on this street. Interesting and creative man the tribe/shop owner, it was a pleasure to listen to. Very sad and big disaster Hurricane Katrina caused,so many lives lost ! what a big Catastrophe! We thank you for the video Peter, also thank Christopher amazing interview. You bought back some memories, as always your videos are so interesting and educational. Arrivederci!

[@95thousandroses]

Louisiana is loosing its residents left and right. Its on pace to be worst than mississippi in most metrics

[@zacharysmith285]

oh thats wine? i fr thought that was some good ol sweet tea

[@95thousandroses]

@@zacharysmith285 NO is too snobby for sweet tea.

[@MrAtticus555]

Big shout out to your wife, Peter. Her use of silence in the editing process is fantastic. Not being afraid of silence. It creates a really thoughtful pace. Gives the viewer time to think, process and imagine themselves in your shoes. BIG CUDOS! Thanks to the both of you! X X

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you! I will let her know you wrote this.

[@SnoDawg]

I’m a video editor of 30 years.I couldn’t agree more. Excellent editing. 👍🏽

[@annabelapurva-madhuri4861]

Couldn’t agree more. It sucks how often it’s edited out of interviews these days

[@Nooticus]

Agreed!

[@writerchik44]

💯%

[@panoramaaaaaa]

When Christopher pulls out that street sign out of his trunk. You always give back when you receive. And when you give, you don't expect anything in return. That's a gentleman!

[@waynekeer]

The most famous guy that live in new Orleans is: Phil Anselmo.

[@twatts1523]

Ken seems like he’d be the best neighbor ever, what a sweetheart!

[@dsclips900]

Indeed, what a sweetheart and a perfect neighbour

[@samdung5630]

That's true. Peter does, but Louisiana people are nice in general.

[@teribunker5223]

My dad’s home port was NO in the 70s❤.Glad I experienced it then!

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

Yes, he gave me good vibes

[@8088I]

""The City that Care forgot!" on "The Land of many Tongues😝!"

[@deltatango5642]

Wow. Right off the bat, the first guy Ken is so lovely and hospitable. You seem to find the best folks on your trips.

[@sethcrawford6219]

It’s because he’s in my lovely state of Louisiana baby ! We cool down here boy

[@Jeremya74]

That's typical south

[@pragmaticcrystal]

South Louisiana is a whole other level of happiness Born & Raised in St.Mary Parish… I left for five years had to come back… there’s no place like home 👠 👠

[@treasurehunt7812]

That's New Orleans.... the average person would give you the shirt off their back. It's the culture.

[@stevesly7954]

I really think it's because he's genuinely a good guy and one other thing it's lovely not knowing his politics

[@danc.9554]

Wow, Christopher did an outstanding job showing his city. Just like a professional tour guide.

[@NicoleWilliams-pk9jr]

I am a Georgia native who lived in post Katrina New Orleans for 7 years. The city is the most magical, awful, frustrating, fun, joyous, sad places you can imagine.

[@zachreilly4021]

Ive lived here my entire life 40yrs and umm yep you said it all

[@truthteller4442]

This video was AMAZING. Christopher was a PHENOMENAL tour guide. This was really so enjoyable to watch.

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

Agreed.

[@LukeMornings]

As someone from here. That was a horrible tour.

[@nicholasbarnhill3947]

I live in New Orleans and was raised here and it was great to watch but me being here, there is so much more to know and to see, I’m still learning and discovering each day, it is impossible to catch it in one video, it has so much history, and so many famous historical places that isn’t in this video as well. Hospitality and culture, the good and the ugly, and the food, if you come to the city you will want a budget for food, and don’t sleep on the hot plates look em up, that’s most soul cooking of Louisiana gems you can get at a time saver or corner store for 8-10.99. Most places you don’t even have to hit the restaurants because the corner store is cheaper and has family hospitality, and pass down recipes. Look for the hole in the walls always But if you want a po boy aka “poor” boy gotta go to parkway avenue for a good first timer, it’s a experience, Obama and bush showed a visit, probably some of the best po boys in the city yaheard me ⚜️ go all the way and get em dressed all love always ⚜️

[@James_Edward59]

@@LukeMorningsThat was a great tour

[@pavelusa3423]

Thanx Henry

[@rosamwen2267]

I like Christopher he appears to be a deep thinker and profound observer I bet he has a very sarcastic sense of humour

[@SSNESS]

He’s a Minnesota Vikings fan

[@Wakeywhodat]

Sarcasm runs deep in New Orleans 😂

[@doughty_vee7824]

I agree.! He was very smart and kind.

[@LH-kw9hi]

Christopher is a fantastic ambassador for New Orleans-- what a gentleman! Christopher's love for the city and its people really shines through, and its a shame that the city's persistent problems pushed him to leave. His live-and-let-live honesty about all things great and in need of growth in the city has further convinced me of New Orleans' charm and how much I can learn from it. This city is a national treasure and its people are gems, and they deserve so much more than they've been served.

[@SoulBeauty1111]

53:03 I love how Chris is carefully and casually bagging his purchases so that Big Chief is not disrupted from teaching Peter about the culture. ❤

[@MarinaLaroche]

Christopher appears to be quite a loving and gentlemanly person. Quite impressive in a thoughtful way.

[@SSNESS]

Surprised his car hasn’t been stolen yet

[@BostonsF1nest]

That guy was a great tour of the city. So much information.

[@Scarf351]

​@@BostonsF1nestBoston i see you everywhere brother. I love nicky scarfo, gonna read mafia prince soon. He was LCN TO THE CORE. Sending love brother.

[@BostonsF1nest]

@@Scarf351 and he made the sign of the gun 👈🏼

[@ThePeacePlant]

​@@SSNESS My car almost got stolen at the end of last year in Bridge City. 10 minutes from Up Town. Everybody is moving out. It is true, it's different here and NOLA and the parts around are changing

[@TheNeutralGroundTM]

As a born and raised New Orleanian who is still living here (uptown, bby), this guy is so on the money with everything he’s told you.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Peter is so talented at picking out a host that checks all the boxes. 👏👏

[@koriewilliams7076]

moved away but still in my genes. Esp mardi gras indian ( gaurdian of the flame).

[@tigerbait134]

Uptown babe!!!

[@Jordan_Clark]

What a nice guy, straight out with the wine, hospitable folks remind me that the world hasn't changed as much as we like to lament, it's refreshing 😢

[@4evermistyblu]

I love New Orleans!!!! One of my favorite American cities to visit. The culture, the people, music, food -OUTSTANDING.

[@HumbleCee]

I'm from New Orleans, born and raised, and l can say that most of the information you received was pretty spot on culturally and economically. I was pretty surprised. The spots he took you to in the hood were pretty legit. There is definitely ALOT more to unpack.

[@nolalove8909]

Completely agree

[@unpopuler]

Those mardi gras Indians are racist, liberal delusion is crazy, I thought amerikkkan liberals don't partake in cultural appropriation?

[@user-zv7tu7mk4i]

Should start an online # to get Walter a storefront in the Quarter. "Spy Boy"

[@user-zv7tu7mk4i]

#SpyBoy

[@just_lvp]

Hello fellow NOLA native! Especially the Comus, Momus, etc part. He can easily get into any, I repeat, any krewe he wants to, including "our" krewes, dig? Hollygrove, 17th ward represented here! ✌🏾💯

[@waykool698]

Loving this Deep South series. A part of America most of us never get to see. Thank you for opening our eyes with these videos, Peter.

[@richardmorris7063]

Even if say you went down for Mardi Gras you wouldn't get the lay of the land & much real culture unless you lived there or got a tour like Peter did for us.

[@treasurehunt7812]

@@richardmorris7063 I always tell people who've never visited to avoid Mardi Gras, the city and surrounding areas are mostly inaccessible. Mardi Gras just gets in the way.

[@nickfuller9254]

Yo Peter didn’t do good right here, I almost fell asleep watching a video about New Orleans

[@brownjatt21]

​@@nickfuller9254 it might not be the only one. Probably a part 2 next week. Maybe This one more a general tour of the city.

[@anastasiamacaya5126]

Christopher was fantastic! So authentic and so wise and deep. Someone who understands people.

[@helenapike6901]

The Guide is skilled, referenced, intelligent, respectdul and a brilliant guide.

[@Tazbocat]

New Orleans native, now live north of Lake Pontchartrain for the past 35 yrs... A note about the 9th ward. Many houses were owned and past down through families. After owners died , no succession was done, ownership was not officially transferred. Those families who lived there had no proof of ownership of the property. Therefore they received no help from fema. They never had insurance. They lost everything. Katrina affected us all in ways that are never forgotten. I love my city but it's nothing like it used to be. I carry our culture of New Orleans forever in my heart, we are so much more than Mardi Gras and jazz fest. Great job Peter. ❤❤

[@chriswampler1]

Yes. I lived there for 20 years starting in 95 and left for a year a few time each. The current Mayor killed all My love for the City itself but I still love the people.

[@Tazbocat]

True she and the d a are destroying the city.. fortunately, Jeff Landry , New Governor who is a Trump republican has put both of them on notice and with God, those demons will face accountability. I pray New Orleans will see change.

[@KBeth35]

I use to go camping with my family on a river over the Ponchartrain bridge. I can't for the life of me remember what that river was called or camping spot. I think it was Martinsville but I was really young. Does any of that ring a bell? I left when I was 14. I have only been back once since then. I'm only 36 but my memory isnt that great!

[@Tazbocat]

@@KBeth35 going over Lake Pontchartrain could be many . St Martinsville is more going southwest, over the Mississippi River Bridge. Still cajun country. I live near the Pearl River northeast of Lake Pontchartrain. Its good you have good memories of Louisiana. Come back and visit someday. 🤗

[@keltait]

the 9th ward is great. i lived in 7th ward on music street off st roch

[@mpfrierson91]

Peter you’re the one channel I look forward to every Saturday morning! Keep up the great work! You’re showing us the real America without the mainstream propaganda and sensationalism. Thank you from all of us! 🇺🇸

[@goofygrandlouis6296]

Yeah this channel is great ! Also like Sabbatical (but he does things outside the US)

[@bobhren747]

Agree the complete opposite of Fox News, News Max , Oann and the right wing nutjob propaganda.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Amen

[@Beardinc]

I wish this one was 3 hours long. The history of that city is so interesting!

[@OfficialDarkSoulMusic]

I love this channel. Peter is the only dude I've ever seen that puts this much blood, sweat and tears into documenting the places and people that are overlooked in this country

[@b4utravel]

Christopher was a great person to take you around New Orleans. A thoughtful and respectful episode.

[@SSNESS]

The roads are unacceptable

[@PeopleandPlacesTV]

I love the way the first instinct of the friend they met on the porch was to share his wine. Such generosity between friends

[@bridgetalexander2158]

❤❤❤

[@kazapthegreat5306]

He is a beautiful soul 🙂

[@PeopleandPlacesTV]

@@kazapthegreat5306 yes indeed. I hope to meet souls like him through my travels

[@ivywoodxrecords]

False displays of emotion. Its a token of nothingness. I think people that do that are ultimately self serving. They are just buying time until the next time they need something Jk Idk if I believe that really just fucking around you fucks

[@chrisbeattie1783]

Thanks Peter for another fantastic insight into America. As a South Australian I get to travel around with you without leaving my front door. Appreciate your skills in entertaining and building our knowledge of what is out there in our world. Stay safe my friend.

[@tommathews3964]

Interesting, as always, Peter! Having lived and worked in New Orleans for a bit, my tour might be completely different! The food scene in New Orleans is legendary and your host barely touched on it! It’s literally one of the top culinary cities in the world! Galatoire’s, Commander’s Palace, Tujague’s, Antoine’s, all of the Brennan restaurants, Pascal’s Manale, Acme Oyster, and hundreds more! The music scene is equally legendary and not really mentioned here either. You can literally hear anything from Voodoo Swamp to High Opera within a few blocks of each other, but the funk is what New Orleans does best!

[@gasmith7486]

Louisiana has state income tax and sales tax on EVERYTHING you buy including food and water. Yet, they can’t pave the roads?? Corruption 😑

[@johnjones3332]

why Louisiana stays poor...after I watched it on KZbin I moved from the state kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIi3mpZvl9mDaZo

[@FirstFamilyCharger]

And it’s like that as soon as you cross the state line. Literally.

[@steeleirise9863]

One word,Latoya the destroya

[@Woketard]

It's hilarious how plebeians want to "tax the billionaires" YET our taxes now don't do anything!

[@yannstermonster]

⁠@@steeleirise9863Word, I don’t know how she’s still the Mayor. Money’s def going into her people’s pockets.

[@mikefleming8352]

No matter where you go in this world it always makes me smile when you meet someone like Ken. What a stand up man.

[@aimeemetzinger6718]

I feel like NOLA needs to be a 3-parter in itself. So much more to get into and see (and more of the history). I have always loved Louisiana, and I thank you for your recent videos🎉🎉🎉.

[@alainlalonde]

SO much more. Just as the Canadian tourist that I was, I wished they had dove into a lot more things. But Katrina was the big one for this vid, and understandably so, but there's just so much on everything that wasn't really touched on.

[@ksishtoflavrinovich]

Peter! A big hello to you from Russia) I am immersed in watching your videos with great interest! Thank you so much for your hard work! What you do I think is extremely important) You also choose wonderful background music, it is very dramatic in some places, like in the recent Louisiana episodes) I started watching your videos last year to add listening to my English studies but I am so immersed that now I look forward to each new episode) America is an infinitely diverse country with a very interesting history and history is first and foremost the people and places where they live) Thank you so much for the total immersion, it never leaves me.

[@ryansgirl2002]

Hello, friend! Much love from western Kentucky, USA ❤

[@bennytdi]

Love how the guys driving a well taken care of Older Jaguar. Classy car

[@SSNESS]

Fix the roads

[@johnjohnmcclane1818]

That's an Aston Martin.

[@chedz3409]

Nah, that’s a jag

[@sccdean]

@@johnjohnmcclane1818definitely a jag

[@crushagrape]

@@johnjohnmcclane1818 It's a Jag. They made them 12 miles from where I was born. Aston's were the other way. Now, some models of both brands are made right next to each other in the same facility in Gaydon.

[@heatherblanton3469]

I'm no longer able to travel, but your videos give me the ability to from right in my living room. The things and people you document are so valuable to our history.

[@catherineleigh9000]

I call it vicarious travel

[@dlghenderson2837]

I call it vicarious life. 😊

[@jeffhampton2767]

I traveled for many decades and I can no longer travel became handicapped a few years ago. I watch a lot of travel videos❤

[@KennyBellau]

I'm under the delusion that no one could give a better tour of NOLA than me. Well, bravo, Christopher! Great job and you represent us well.

[@shannoncaron1573]

Christopher was amazing! This has been such an enjoyable series.

[@msadventure49]

Peter, one of the very important things you are showing us (the audience) in these videos is how to truly LISTEN to someone’s “story” with genuine interest. If more people did that, the world would be a much better place. Keep up the good work. I can’t wait to see your next stop.

[@theabigailgordon]

If you make it to lake Charles you can meet my 105 year old great grandmother, still living in the house she was raised in!

[@guydreamr]

Glad she made it through all the hurricanes out that way.

[@LOUISE__97]

Wow! Tell us her story

[@kelceynicole]

@@LOUISE__97yess😍

[@StrawB0ss]

Does she speak French?

[@Elizabeth_Parsons_327]

Love, love, LOVE NOLA! Such a vibrant, storied, and dynamic city drenched in history. Thanks for finding Ken and allowing him to share his insight!

[@antieau333]

This was a Fantastic video of that area. Christopher was an amazing guide and the right person to show you this land and history. I feel like I've been there now and that's not an easy thing to capture in an hour video. You always brings us such great content. Thank you and keep them coming Peter.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Christopher and his friends are a wealth of knowledge. Thank you all.

[@bigchiefbeautiful]

Thank you

[@user-ik6sg5or1z]

Finally I got an idea why New Orleans is such an magnet to tourists! That's for me the most iconic city in the US. Greatings from Austria

[@LilyGazou]

Unique in the US. No other place like it here.

[@farzana6676]

Meh. Democrats run New Orleans into the ground.

[@JimFrenowsky]

I’d say it’s the city most unlike any of the others, but it’s certainly not the most iconic. New York City is, of course, the most iconic American city. And I’m from Nashville. I went to Taylor Swift’s high school haha.

[@farzana6676]

@@JimFrenowsky New York is a liberal cesspit 🤮

[@brandyswanson4476]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you to you, Christopher and all the guests who appeared. Everyone spoke so well about the history of my beloved hometown. Such a wealth of knowledge packed in this video. I will watch this several times. 😊❤

[@elizabethhoover4672]

I am learning so much about New Orleans from this episode. Christopher is incredibly knowledgeable about his town and a great guide. Wonderful work.

[@amde8554]

I visited NOLA for the first time this year and the magic of the city is palpable I’m rooting for this place

[@dcs5343]

I have loved every minute of The Deep South series! Thank you for showing the actual South that we get to see but the rest of the country talks negatively about.

[@richkrupansky1339]

I agree. Makes me want to move there

[@HBC423]

The best part of the country

[@dcs5343]

@@HBC423 no lie there!

[@nicholasbarnhill3947]

There is good and bad down here in the south but the “southern hospitality” saying or “the Deep South hospitality” stands for most that come from hard times but found the love and joy in it and wanted to spread it through others or strong family cultures, religious beliefs and up bringings because they didn’t have a lot and sharing was something they did that helped them stay together as a community or a family unit to make it. It’s all love down here.

[@kristenp6547]

I love your passion, compassion, and curiosity. And you always find the most interesting and knowledgeable people to show you around. Thank you for another great video! Keep 'em coming! I learn so much from them.

[@stephenfisher3721]

I shall always love the Karnofskys. I learned a lot from them about how to live-real life and determination…I began to feel like I had a future and ‘It’s a Wonderful World' after all.”-- ​Louis Armstrong

[@AbsolutePernilla]

Swede here. New Orleans remains my absolute favorite city after visiting it in the mid 90's during a backpacking Amtrak "loop-de-loop" US. I would love to come back and have such a splendid guide like Christopher. I just love it. The then mixed with the now, the when and the how. The scent, the sounds. Everything, even almost dying from food poisoning. It was a splendid few days. Thanks for letting me revisit from home. The US south is magnificent and the people are just great. So many good episodes, and new dreams of travelling to see it start sprouting.

[@bloodyfingers1]

After Katrina I didn't understand why we'd rebuild in such a geographically bad area. But after visiting I totally understand. You can't replace or relocate all the history and culture that makes New Orleans so cool and special. It must be preserved because there's no other place like it in the world.

[@nickolas314]

Also it is not a geographically bad area (relatively). There is literally nowhere else (better) to build at the mouth of the Mississippi. Mississippi is a vital economic ‘highway’ and it’s literally impossible to build a seaport on it anywhere better.

[@ShawnLH88]

There's thousands of places around the world exactly like Katrina. Americans just think they're the only unique country in the world I stayed in an 800 year old hotel in Venice Italy Trust me New Orleans is a young city and very common

[@nickolas314]

@@ShawnLH88 as a European I can say you’re very wrong. New Orleans is absolutely special. It’s the place where French culture meets American culture. The vibe is like nowhere else, especially comparatively.

[@rustynails8756]

​@@nickolas314 Thank you for your kind observations. I am American and have found this country has many wonderful places. I love New Orleans. French is my favorite language and I love French history so that may be part of it. I am older and only regret I haven't been able to travel to other countries because I am sure I would discover beautiful interesting places all over. It's a little sad when folks get close minded and not enjoy different cultures and places.

[@kristinakane7673]

@shawnllh88. It's not a competition. Because you don't think it's unique doesn't mean it isn't. NOLA is amazing.

[@magdaparis7245]

Again and again Peter thank you so much for these amazing séries. With you we're discovering such a true and sincere, moving and brave people and american History. Fascinating. All the best. Odile from 🇨🇵

[@axrat0815]

It is so great how you let the people speak. Don't interrupt them, don't ask question to lead in a specific direction. I am from Germany but lived in the US for a period of time. I love your videos! Keep on going. Thanks for your videos.

[@tracyjames2046]

I think Chris really loves his city and made a great host. The love shines through, he does not disparage his home and I can appreciate that. What a great tour the Creole Apache Mardi Gras store was so cool too.

[@susanvaughan4210]

Music and creativity are alive in New Orleans like nowhere else! Back in the 80s I was a tourist there, and had the pleasure (honestly, it was a Spiritual experience) of spending an evening at Preservation Hall; listening to world class musicians. The people in that town seem to be alchemists that can transform the energy of corruption into fuel for triumphal, joyous expression. Thanks Peter, for letting us spend time with you and the amazing people you find.

[@jeltoninc.8542]

I always love meandering through the streets and hearing jazz echo down an alley as I pass by. There’s no place like New Orleans.

[@meganortego7598]

South Louisiana is like no other place in the US!

[@meganortego7598]

Worst roads ever are in Louisiana. As soon as you hit the state lines.

[@paulette44martin]

Your dedication to showing the real people and history past and present in all these areas well, I want to say thank you. Can’t get enough of you..

[@crowcrow1465]

I live in Philly and absolutely love this down south series; I've been to a lot of these places and met a lot of the people alike. You're a true journalist that portrays the states and communities you go to in the absolute best way possible. And like others have said before I am sure that we appreciate the fact you interview and interact which every walk of life and rung on the financial ladder of this country (And every other your visit) to show how often or not we are all the same at heart and soul moving along with a simple will to survive however we all see fit and to be our Norm.

[@garrymcentyre308]

Peter we really enjoyed this segment on New Orleans,La,especially Christopher,he made us feel so at home as we watched the tour. We felt as if we were right there with you guys. We also really appreciated his honesty in sharing so much of New Orlean’s history. Peter thanks a lot for all of your tours we have been taken on. You do an awesome job ,keep the good work up !👍 - Faith-

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you Faith!

[@samdung5630]

I'm literally tearing up watching this. I love New Orleans. I didn't know I loved it this much.

[@curtisswilliams1228]

The city literally has a soul so you'll definitely feel various levels of emotion ❤

[@mikewilliams7218]

Eh, not for me. The guy in the pink hat is a nut.

[@curtisswilliams1228]

@@mikewilliams7218What do you mean by that?Are you from New Orleans?

[@Ikey504]

@@mikewilliams7218a nut with more sense than you

[@genxlady]

@@mikewilliams7218 my perception of "Walter" @50:00 is that he is passionate about what he does & creative man. not a nut interesting how we humans have such polar opposite perceptions of others 🤣

[@brendab19]

Wow! I learned so much about New Orleans in this video...stuff you never hear about or see. Christopher was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide and introduced us to some of the most interesting and big-hearted people in the city. What impressed me the most was Christopher's depth of knowledge about New Orleans. As someone who has lived a very transient life since I was born, I've never lived in a city long enough to get to know it this intimately. I hope you will take Christopher up on his offer to go back and allow him to guide you more in depth through other aspects of New Orleans culture. BRAVO!! My favorite episode ever!😊

[@yeamaneal5652]

This was a great episode!! I learned so much. Thank you Peter, Christopher and the phenomenal people we met along the way.

[@tonyrobbins54]

One of the most honest and realistic representations of my city. Well done. Thank you.

[@NoitsBecky.]

I love Nola! The ppl, culture, music, food, sights, history, smells, I can go on and on!

[@RJT80]

Used to be a nice city. Honestly now it's not worth the trouble. Used to be known as the French City. Then Ray Nagin somehow rechristened it the Chocolate City and it's all been downhill from there.

[@gasmith7486]

I loved living in Louisiana but times have changed. I wouldn’t feel safe there anymore.

[@95thousandroses]

@@RJT80 Used to go to NO every year. 10 years ago it started to suck. 5 years ago I decided to never go back. If you don't get shot or robbed, you'll atleast get a parking ticket.

[@shelleysunandstars]

@@RJT80 New Orleans historically has always been a black city. I'm Cajun and live in the area.

[@dukkiboi]

@@RJT80lol. Yes. Don’t come back. Please don’t. You’re not welcome

[@CajunJules]

Peter, thank you so much for doing this video. It helps explain why I love South Louisiana the way I do. Keep these videos coming, I'm hooked! You are an excellent story creator!

[@jeltoninc.8542]

Man, I love New Orleans. Spent many a fun time in my life roaming around that city getting into adventures. Great video Peter!!!

[@Balltime88]

What a fantastic guide. A local who is knowledgeable, well spoken but also willing to admit to the flaws in the city.. another great video.

[@sokomusic1228]

an episode in Savannah, Ga would be awesome!

[@PoboyMusic]

That's an awesome city.

[@mpfrierson91]

Agreed!

[@kathymaske8997]

Yes! I would love that!

[@twatts1523]

And Jekyll Island

[@tomcole3626]

Lsavannah is drop dead. Gorgeous.my favorite city.

[@joelb360]

I grew up in Lafayette and Slidell, I absolutely loved New Orleans as a kid. Im so grateful for the culture, hospitality, and food I got to be raised around. The absolute best people imaginable...and THE MUSIC! I go back every few years, including 2006 right after Katrina, and I pray NOLA will keep hanging on. If you have never been, I highly recommend the trip.

[@marcschwarz6907]

Thanks so much for this! It's like education on so many levels. the moment that struck me the most was that the moment you guys talked in front of a store. It became themost sincere moment of the whole story. just wonderful how this kind of content changes the view on themes and people. love it. thanks so much for connecting us to these people and views.

[@ThreeMinutesAday]

WOW!! Another great one, Peter!! Thank you for sharing culture and history that would not normally get the exposure deserved. Moral integrity and grace of a culture is alive! ALL ENCOMPASSING IN THESE GREAT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!! WE ARE ALL ONE. THANK YOU PETER!! ❤😊

[@vew4591]

Peter Santello your channel on KZbin is my absolute favorite. I enjoy your travels from the comfort of my home. Thankyou for your insight to our diverse USA. Many worlds exist in America. Ty

[@dreamdisturber]

Great job, Christopher. Can’t imagine anyone doing it better!

[@shadowxxmarie]

ken seems like such as gentle soul. Its hard to come by these days, thanks for taking us along and sharing!

[@doniverdajuandoniverdajuan6162]

I hope you never stop posting on Saturday mornings definitely helps work go by faster with knowledge of something

[@bennyhill4228]

Peter connects every lost wire, i so much enjoy watching Peters vids. the way he connects with all the people out there is simply massive 🥰

[@bawillard2578]

Thank you SOOOOO MUCH MR. PETER. thanks for all the in-depth information CHRISTOPHER! Brilliant.

[@mcd5082]

Ken is awesome! Thanks for sharing it was amazing to hear all the history and perspectives of the city.

[@dearsirormadam20]

Probably some of the best, most well produced travel video series I've seen on KZbin. It was like watching a movie. Peter makes it so compelling ... You can't help but root for him. 👍👍👍

[@hellohello8556]

Thankyou for all your great down to earth content Peter. It's a breath of fresh air compared to most of the content on social media these days. 😊👍

[@madelineharkins5643]

Sooo true!

[@flossycaines1270]

Thank you Peter, another excellent video. Louisiana has really grabbed my attention and the people are something else!!! Looking forward to more! Take care and stay safe!

[@danleyjessical]

Thank you Christopher! This was great! Loved all of the locals especially the friend on the porch and the gentleman who owned the shop and educated us on "spy boys". Great video!

[@nolalove8909]

I am blown away! Without a doubt the most honest video I've seen on the city! Great job and Ken please come back and run for mayor❤

[@pamknight3462]

Right?!?

[@edenjs1503]

Christopher was so interesting and know facts about every area, street, building and body of water. Couldn't have asked for a better host. Very enjoyable.

[@IlyaFadin]

One of the videos I'm most looking forward to on KZbin. Thanks Peter!

[@Worldpeace353]

I am fortunate to have visited New Orleans in 2005, 3 mo before Katrina. I cried for a month when this happened. I bonded while there for 4 days, made friends at the French Market, enjoyed Jazz so much. I met the nicest people and had a great time there. I am livid at the Governent for not helping! I'll never go back but I'll remember it forever. How sad it is

[@HLBear]

Louisiana doesn't work to receive federal funds and it hurts the poorest people.

[@bb-1359]

Sad? It’s popping just as much as ever. You are trippin.

[@juleswilliams1960]

I was down in the 9th ward after Katrina helping out with search and rescue. It was so sad to see all the devastation to the area. 😥 Ken was an awesome person to bring you around. He seems very knowledgeable about NOLA area, and yes, he would be a great neighbor!!!

[@donttreadonmikey8204]

What a beautiful people place and history! Thank you Christopher,and Peter you are amazing for all this wonderful footage

[@MikeMarcangelo]

Peter, where did you find this guy? he's full of knowledge of New Orleans and the south. Thank you and thank you Christopher!

[@namwob7]

I'm a faithful follower of you Peter, ever since the first video series on WV. -- I lived for almost 20 years 25 miles from the VA/WV line. That series was my first exposure to your work, and I've watched everything since. You were so respectful to the coal country people, I knew your were a good guy and genuinely interested in people and how they live. This series on Louisiana was the best! Thank you so much!

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you so much!

[@sum_girl5511]

The first guy ken was amazing! I enjoyed hearing him talk

[@pattisellman6774]

Great insight to a city where I have yet to visit. Christopher candidly shares the good and bad with humanity and compassion. Fascinating to learn from an insider who is so knowledgeable!! Now a subscriber to Peter’s channel!!

[@chopperboi89]

As a funeral director, the cemetery talk was fantastic; incredibly interesting!

[@LadyJFord]

So many memories & flashbacks of NO in this video. Thank you. I've made many trips there due to family & still have some there. When Katrina happened, we ended up with 21 people in my home in TX & still had room. A couple of the family members relocated to Tx for a while but are now back in La., others went back as soon as they could (after a few months), but then, the elders ended up dying due to complications of the mold, and the aftermath effects. My heart still aches. I may be going back again soon and I appreciated the update to know what to expect. Safe travels. Love your podcasts.

[@michele0317]

I live in Louisiana so I enjoy experiencing this thru your eyes.

[@stybarrow1]

Loved this episode ! You picked the perfect person to guide & narrate the tour thru NOLA, bravo.

[@NOLAgenX]

Peter, I moved down here to South Louisiana 26 years ago. I spent 22 years working in New Orleans. I had the advantage of many coworkers and friends actually from New Orleans to share the culture and teach the history and show me near every part of the city. There is a lot to take in here, so I completely understand you getting overwhelmed/confused at times. But you did great in that short time in conveying some of the city’s essence. Thanks!

[@wstone4046]

New Orleans is the most interesting city in America.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Christopher was an awesome host. So knowledgeable. You could really feel his passion for New Orleans history and i think that's what i liked most about this one. He also had some very warm and welcoming friends. I can't say I'd want to travel to New Orleans after this video because it just seems unsafe to me, but I have immense respect for the people, for their strength, their hospitality and for their love of their city. I was completely immersed in this one, like all your other videos. Great job, Peter! 👏👏💪💪💯💯

[@brianspotville1499]

Thank you for being apart of keeping our heritage alive love you and best wishes keep it going❤😊

[@garybridgham5432]

This has got to be the best video on New Orleans. I don't know the person you interviewed but he has got to be the best person you could have asked.