From NOLA with the Forstalls is a podcast rooted in the heart of New Orleans — where stories of grit, creativity, and community come to life.
Join us as we sit down with local artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and everyday changemakers to hear their journeys, celebrate their successes, and uncover what it really takes to make an impact in the city we love.
In our special Chats with Chip segments, we take a deeper look into the legal world, sharing stories from our personal injury law firm, spotlighting our team, and exploring the cases and people that shaped our mission.
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From Hurricane Katrina to the New Orleans Saints & Dreamathon
From growing up in New Orleans and surviving Hurricane Katrina to earning an opportunity with the New Orleans Saints and building his own brand, Bruce Thompson joins Jonathan Forstall on Local Legends to share his inspiring journey of perseverance, ambition, and chasing your dreams. Bruce reflects on the challenges of his childhood, the sacrifices his mother made, and how football opened doors to incredible experiences with Sean Payton, Drew Brees, Malcolm Jenkins, and other NFL stars. He also shares how the adversity he faced growing up helped shape his determination to succeed and ultimately inspired him to create Dreamathon, a clothing brand and community-focused movement encouraging others to believe in themselves and pursue their goals. It's a powerful conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, overcoming obstacles, and understanding that success is a marathon, not a sprint.
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Instagram: @brucethompson
Dreamathon Instagram: @dreamathon__
13 Oct 2026
Why Money Isn't Everything: 47 Years of Business Lessons
In this episode of Chats with Chip, Jonathan Forstall sits down with his father, veteran New Orleans attorney Chip Forstall, to discuss why making more money doesn't always mean making the right decision. Drawing on 47 years of experience, Chip shares the sacrifices he made early in his career, why he's walked away from profitable cases and business opportunities, and how he's learned that protecting your reputation, relationships, and peace of mind is often more valuable than a paycheck. They also explore the importance of financial discipline, knowing when to say no, giving back to the community, and building a lasting family legacy. It's a candid conversation about business, leadership, work-life balance, and redefining success, with one powerful message at its heart: putting people before profits is the foundation of a business built to last.
Learn more about From NOLA with the Forstalls at https://from-nola.com/ (https://from-nola.com/)
6 Oct 2026
Korey With a K: Going Viral, Working With Kevin Hart & Cam Newton
New Orleans comedian, creator, and producer Korey With a K joins Jonathan Forstall on Local Legends to talk about turning viral comedy into a career, and what it really takes to go all-in on yourself. Korey shares the work behind the laughs, from early mornings filming and late nights editing to creating most of his comedy through improv. He talks about working with Kevin Hart, the viral Cam Newton impersonations that eventually led to creating content with Cam himself, and how his New Orleans upbringing continues to influence his humor and unmistakable style.
Korey also opens up about ignoring the naysayers, building an audience across social media, turning his viral “Heavens No” catchphrase into a brand, and why success starts with having the courage to try. He also shares the more meaningful side of comedy, the messages he receives from people who have turned to his videos for a few moments of laughter while dealing with depression, illness, cancer, and loss.
It’s a conversation about comedy, creativity, consistency, New Orleans culture, and betting on yourself, even when nobody knows where it might lead.
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