Struggle Bus: Day 117

·1 hr 6 min·5 clips

Scoundrel's Inn announces its first-ever live broadcast from Bourbon Street during the NOLA Pirate Gathering 2026.

The episode opens with the host introducing himself as Jackie Detona and welcoming listeners to Scoundrel's Inn. He immediately announces the upcoming NOLA Pirate Gathering 2026, highlighting that the show will broadcast live from Bourbon Street for the first time. The host explains the 'Struggle Bus' segment as a work and family-friendly portion with reduced innuendo and colorful metaphors. He promotes following the podcast on Broadcastics and Twitch for live notifications. The first music set is inspired by a comment about pirate radio not being for kids, featuring kid-friendly artists like Captain Festus McBoyle with the song 'Cheeky Little Monkey'. The host shares behind-the-scenes details, including packing stress and debating a Bourbon Street-themed set for the live show. He mentions friends from Minnesota and Sherwood Forest Fair attendees who are extending their stay for the event. A personal moment involves asking listeners to wish his father a happy birthday at the gathering. The episode includes multiple song plays from various pirate music artists, such as Mad Maggies, Pirates Inc., and Scurvy Baratarians. The host reflects on his excitement to return to New Orleans and end the feeling of missing the city. He concludes with a farewell and the song 'Farewell and Adieu' as the show wraps up.

As heard by us

A loose pirate-radio warmup with live-show buzz and musical mischief.

Scoundrel's Inn leans into pirate-radio mode, pairing the Struggle Bus as the station's work and family-friendly stretch with a run of pirate-themed songs.

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Why you'd press play

You want pirate radio with work-and-family-friendly detours and a live New Orleans countdown.

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