In this week’s episode Greg Goldman and Natalie DeHart join Todd and Tony to talk about 10 years of taking the good side of fun and amplifying it.The post So, Really: What Is Good Clean Fun? first appeared on Destination Delmarva.

OK, Seriously: Here’s Why You Should Listen to Life at the Beach

Mar 11th, 2019 33m 38s

It’s been awhile sine we spoke about podcasting on this show. Mostly because we feel like you either listen or you don’t. This week, however, Todd and Tony (along with guest co-host Greg) talk about what separates this show from the others and

What’s So Great About March at the Beach?

Mar 2nd, 2019 36m 48s

In this episode (although it does go a little off the rails) Todd and Tony tackle the upsides of visiting the beach in March, including winning the weather lottery, not having to wait for a seat in the better restaurants and the St. Patrick’s D

It’s Time to Talk About How Stupid the From Here Come Here Debate Is

Feb 18th, 2019 30m 35s

*Spoilers: Very.In this episode Todd and Tony take a look at the problems of the from her/come here debate and talk a little bit about tribalism, the economy and how, before too much longer, it won’t matter at all. The post It’s Time to Talk

The Best Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day at the Beach

Feb 11th, 2019 37m 34s

On this episode Todd and Tony talk about the sweet spot for enjoying this Hallmark Holiday. They know there’s a little hate that sometimes surrounds the Valentine’s Day but you don’t have to buy a card. Hell, you don’t HAVE to do anything, but

What Are Your Favorite Side Hustles?

Feb 5th, 2019 32m 14s

This episode Todd and Tony are joined by Greg Goldman to talk about some of their favorite side hustles.Employment can be spotty off season, especially in a resort area, but tons of people here have side hustles to get them through. The solu

A New Year’s Eve at the Beach

Jan 23rd, 2019 34m 24s

In this episode, Todd and Tony are joined by Greg Goldman to talk about the best ways to spend New Year’s Eve whether you’re at the beach or elsewhere.The post A New Year’s Eve at the Beach first appeared on Destination Delmarva.

Why Is Local Food the Best Way to Get to Know a Region?

Jan 4th, 2019 36m 6s

In this episode Todd and Tony get at the reason chain restaurants are the worst places to go on vacation and what eating local food says about an area. They also unpack the uncanny valley aspect of chain restaurants and, (of course) make an a

What Is the Best Way to Approach New Year’s Resolutions?

Dec 28th, 2018 35m 2s

A year is a pretty big thing. In this episode, Todd and Tony try and reimagine the best way to approach New Year’s Resolutions and talk about different things they’ve tried and failed at, and some of their successes as well.The post What

Selfie Etiquette: Famous People at the Beach Edition

Dec 21st, 2018 33m 8s

Celebrity sightings aren’t that unusual at the beach, especially given that it’s a resort and famous people go on vacation too. In this episode Todd and Tony relate some stories and insights expanding upon the previous selfie etiquette episode

Would You Buy or Use a Self-Driving Car?

Dec 13th, 2018 33m 58s

In this episode, Todd and Tony discuss the benefits and challenges involved in owning and using a self-driving car here at the beach. It isn’t just that traffic here goes from no one on the road to gridlock over the course of a couple weeks eac

Why I Should Like Tribute Bands Is Precisely Why I Don’t

Nov 16th, 2018 37m 52s

On this episode Todd and Tony take a look at tribute bands, which are a particular phenomenon here at the beach.Just about a decade ago a friend took me to a heavy metal show. It was one of those “Monsters of Rock” kind of events with a bunch

What Are the Best Ways to Spend Halloween at the Beach?

Oct 28th, 2018 39m

There’s something significantly different about celebrating Halloween in a resort. First off, resorts are bar-heavier than most other places. It isn’t that there are more bars as a percentage, only that bars (and restaurants) are a significant

What Are Your Favorite Desert Island Questions?

Oct 19th, 2018 34m 38s

Are “desert island questions” are worth answering and asking? We long have wondered what “Desert Island Questions” are for. Ostensibly they’re conversation starters but, when you think about it, they’re really an opportunity to argue for the

Selfies, Real Art and Actually Learning from the Comments Section

Oct 7th, 2018 39m 22s

Sometimes the comments section can make you better, but usually it’s just a way to make yourself feel a little more miserable. This episode, we talk about selfie and photo etiquette on vacation. Or at least that was the premise we started at.

Why Are You Still Wearing That Stupid Novelty Tee Shirt?

Sep 28th, 2018 42m 9s

Novelty tee shirts really are worn by good people at their worst.In this episode we deal with the difficulty of novelty clothing. Sometimes when you’re on vacation you buy an item that you think is funny. Even on the outside chance that you’r

It’s time to Kill Girly Drinks

Sep 14th, 2018 37m 53s

What’s the matter with girly drinks? On one level, there’s nothing inherently wrong with the concept. Girly drinks are the pretty, fruity occasionally sugary drinks that kind of stop the show at bars. Typically, Cosmopolitans, Grasshoppers and

When Should You Call the Cops on Your Neighbor?

Sep 6th, 2018 36m 1s

Living in communities sometimes means bumping up against different personalities. Disputes are bound to arise. The big this week is: When should you call the cops on your neighbor?The answer probably is never, but Todd and Tony hash out a cou

The Best Way to Have a Clandestine Beer Tasting

Aug 16th, 2018 49m 51s

Dogfish Head’s Dan Ryan brought a couple of beers to the show and held a clandestine beer tasting during which he slipped back into character. Dan loves talking about beer. On the face of it, that seems to make sense, but the beer and talking

Rockets and Fish and the Annual Restaurant Olympics

Aug 9th, 2018 48m 17s

A note on the photo: It’s a little blurry because Todd was trying to jump to our guest’s height. He didn’t succeed. This week guest Ferdie Aunon talks about his personal connection to one of the astronauts on the International Space Station a

Credibility, Alt-Burgers and an Early Gift for Teachers

Aug 3rd, 2018 40m 21s

Wherein Todd talks gold course health, Tony talks alt-burgers, and Sr. Real Estate Correspondent Greg Goldman guests.Without a doubt, when you have to choose between a local business and a national (or even international) one, you will withou

Getting Social at the Beach with Natalee DeHart

Jul 20th, 2018 50m 20s

One of the things Todd and Tony concern themselves with when they’re not goofing off is how to incorporate social media into their work lives in such a way that they don’t know they’re at work. It’s really one of the main things they do. But b

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Jul 19th, 2018 50m 20s

Natalee DeHart joins Todd and Tony to talk about midsummer shenanigans, dealing with the marketing side of resort living, kids in the office and why being part of the larger community matters.Todd DeHart and Tony Russo interview people who wo

Famous People, Whiskey and Summertime Madness with Zac Warner

Jul 13th, 2018 34m 45s

Zac Warner, who runs Bethany Blues in Bethany Beach pops by to talk summertime madness at the beach with Todd and Tony.Zac talks about how the restaurant has been going the extra yard with allergy requests, keeping the bourbon selection fresh