Get the app
T. R. Johnson
English professor at Tulane University, author of New Orleans: A Writer's City, and a longtime New Orleans resident and community jazz DJ with expertise in the city's literary and musical culture.
Best podcasts with T. R. Johnson
Ranked by the Snipd community
Jan 6, 2026
• 38min
T. R. Johnson, "New Orleans: A Writer's City" (Cambridge UP, 2023)
chevron_right
T. R. Johnson, an English professor at Tulane University and community jazz DJ, discusses his book *New Orleans: A Writer's City*. He explores the city’s rich literary history, from the Creole culture of Royal Street to St. Claude Avenue’s bohemian roots. Johnson highlights how jazz and music intertwine with memory on Esplanade Avenue and delves into the legacy of Storyville on Basin Street. He also shares his insights on the role of swamps in literature and suggests entry points for newcomers to New Orleans' vibrant cultural narrative.
The AI-powered Podcast Player
Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
Get the app