Dewey Raw

In this episode of Dewey Raw, the crew kicks things off with classic bar-side banter—covering missed drink tickets, fall haircuts, off-season brainstorms, and an Austin bar trip featuring an accidental “drug dealer” misunderstanding.

From there, the focus shifts to community wellness and local business with special guest Linda, an instructor at the newly opened Stoked in Dewey Beach. A sister location to the West Ocean City original, Stoked combines a community cafe with a multi-disciplinary movement studio offering mat Pilates, yoga, and circuit-style strength training.

Linda breaks down:

* The Power of Mat Pilates: How working the small, stabilizing muscles builds real, functional core strength and body awareness.

* The “Third Place” Concept: Why Dewey Beach needed a walkable spot that bridges coffee, fitness, and casual community connection.

* Service Industry Longevity: Why logging 12-hour shifts on your feet is not a workout—and how intentional movement prevents blown shoulders, worn knees, and unpaid time on the “injured reserve”.

* The Upcoming Starboard Shootout: A preview of Linda’s upcoming mission to humble the Starboard bar crew on the Pilates mat.

A candid conversation on staying sharp, keeping your body intact through grueling hospitality seasons, and the importance of taking care of yourself on and off the clock.

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The calendar flipped to September, but anyone claiming Dewey Beach has an “off-season” hasn’t stepped inside The Starboard on a Saturday afternoon. While the crowds shift gears from summer sweat to football jerseys, the energy behind the pine doesn’t drop an inch.

In this episode of Dewey Raw, Todd posts up behind the bar with Cassie to dissect the magic of autumn at the beach. Between slinging dozens of drinks mid-conversation, Cassie breaks down the philosophy of the autumnal shift from embracing “spooky season” and surviving a hot summer to why Eagles fandom is non-negotiable (even when you’re just staring at your phone during kickoff).

They also tackle the big existential questions:

* What do you call someone documenting coastal chaos if you can’t say “video” or “marketing”? (Answer: Multimedia Vibe Curator meets Good Times Facilitator).

* How did Dave Coulier spark one of the greatest 90s alt-rock anthems?

* Why Brandi Carlile playing Freeman Arts Pavilion in the pouring rain remains top-tier lore.

To wrap it up, Alex delivers a much-needed PSA for the service industry’s sake: showing up “fashionably late” doesn’t make you stylish, it just makes you late.

Presented by GoodCleanFunLife.com | Sponsored by More For Your Mortgage

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Labor Day weekend has officially arrived in Dewey Beach, bringing the chaos, borrowed gear, and end-of-summer energy with it. In this episode of Dewey Raw, Todd navigates microphone tests, questionable yellow outfits, and the reality of capturing the madness on camera.

Between chats with Kat, Megan, and Jillian, we get into what it really takes to keep the hospitality machine running—from the trauma bonding behind the bar to the incoming relief of “second season” when the locals get their town back. Plus: football season drama, bar rules you shouldn’t have to explain, and why bartenders might not be brain surgeons, but definitely keep the world turning.

In this episode:

* 00:00 – Testing the mics, Minion outfits, and defining the job

* 03:30 – Labor Day weekend energy & getting ready for the “second season”

* 07:30 – Sunday night shenanigans, band encounters & offseason plans

* 12:20 – Football season anticipation and airing grievances

* 15:35 – Unspoken bar rules: No bare feet and keep your dog leashed

* 16:40 – Bartending vs. brain surgery, high pressure, and hospitality trauma bonding

Presented by goodcleanfunlife.com.

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We’re back behind the bar for another chaotic episode of Dewey Raw! This week, the crew dives into the end-of-summer countdown, whether NFL preseason actually matters, and local football fandoms across the Delaware shore and Berlin.

Plus, we recap Todd’s birthday bartending shift—complete with rookie cocktail mix-ups, white tea shot recipes, and late-night Scooby Snacks at Sterling Tavern. Hunter steps up to mic duties and glass-stocking, we debate Florida trips and destination wedding season, and wrap up with a round of Suncruisers and tequila.

* Preseason Football & Local Fandoms: Washington, Ravens, and Eagles talk.

* Behind the Bar: Todd’s birthday shift, learning drinks on the fly, and drink swaps.

* Guest Bar Backs: Hunter joins the mic to talk fall plans and Florida trips.

* Tequila Talk & Free Shots: Suncruisers, Lalo, and barroom antics.

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Host Todd DeHart sits down with former Dewey Beach local Bailey Borzecki (AKA Bae) on this episode of Dewey Raw, presented by GoodCleanFunLife.com.

Bae shares her perspective as a returning visitor from Austin, Texas, opening up about what makes the Dewey Beach party culture so unique. The two discuss the newly upgraded venue pavilion, the town’s latest merch offerings, and favorite local food spots like Kohr Brothers ice cream. Bay also recounts hilarious stories from her former role in HR at Dogfish Head Brewery, including legendary Hootenanny theme parties featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff, high-ABV beer shoots, and her infamous line, “I’m a fast woman and I like fast beer.” Plus, a special look into the lore of the famous Turgeon Tenders and a shoutout to episode sponsor SunCruiser.

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Happy August! Welcome back to *Dewey Raw*—the podcast bringing you behind the scenes of the Delaware shore's wild side.In this episode, we're talking about date night video shoot snafus at The Starboard, testing out our 4K tracking cameras, and dropping some serious hot takes on overrated classic children’s books (*Goodnight Moon* and *Love You Forever* aren't safe! Plus, we talk new careers, bar training mistakes, and preparing for the Underage Olympics and employee parties **Don't forget to Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!****Timestamps:*** **00:00** - Intro & Happy August* **00:43** - The Date Night Production Snafu at The Starboard * **01:21** - Testing 4K Tracking Cameras & Tooth Checks* **03:42** - Social Media & Kids: Covering Faces vs. Ocean Eyes* **06:08** - Bosses with Fancy New Cameras* **08:12** - Favorite Books & Unfiltered Hot Takes on *Goodnight Moon** **09:39** - Is *Love You Forever* Creepy?* **14:39** - Behind the Bar: Pouring Drinks & "Top Shelf" Shenanigans* **17:46** - Doug’s Mortgage Career & Life Transitions* **22:00** - First Bar Shifts & Getting Yelled at in the Kitchen* **24:42** - Underage Olympics & Employee Party Fits#DeweyBeach #DeweyRaw #Podcast #DelawareShore #TheStarboard #BarLife

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Things got a little out of hand on this week’s episode of Dewey Raw! Recorded right outside Sauced, Meg Laird and Todd dive into the mid-season madness of Dewey Beach life. Between constant interruptions, call-outs, and greeting half the town as they walk by, they manage to cover:

* Social Media Trends & “The Goods”: Why viral Netflix documentary trends are tricky when you’ve accumulated 15 years of blackmail-worthy footage.

* Industry Mental Health: Shouting out Celebrate Wellness and the great work La Vida is doing for hospitality workers.

* Mid-Season Midlife Crisis: Hitting the mid-summer plateau, staff burnout, and preparing for “Angry August”.

* Upcoming Events: Highlighting the Underage Olympics, Andy Frasco at the Bottle & Cork on August 2nd, and why shutting down all the restaurants for the annual staff party is a massive win.

Grab a drink and tune in for a completely unfiltered look at beach-town hospitality!

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If you’ve ever had a late-night drink at Starboard Raw, stumbled out of the Bottle & Cork, or spent a summer sweating through the Running of the Bull, this is your new home.

Hosted by Todd (and occasionally kept on the rails by Producer Natalie), Dewey Raw is our little side-project playground. While the big brands keep things carefully curated, we’re here for the local silliness, the industry gossip, and the real stories from the people who actually run this town.

What you’ll get by subscribing:

* Weekly updates: Pull up a seat for our casual “man on the street” interviews and bar-side chats.

* Local Lore & Legend: From the chaos of the mid-week Canoe Races and Restaurant Olympics to legendary 20-year traditions like the Stash Crawl.

* The “Peter Pan” Complex: Deep dives into why everyone who works in Dewey stays exactly the same age they were when they started.

Subscribe to get full service. Because as Todd tells all the guests, nobody else is listening anyway.

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The Fourth of July weekend has officially landed on the Delaware shore, and the chaos is already in full swing. In this episode of Dewey Raw, we are broadcasting from The Starboard to break down the aftermath of the Running of the Bull—complete with some highly unexpected costume additions—and the survival strategies needed for the holiday rush.

We talk about the fine art of “hydrating” with fresh-squeezed orange vodka crushes, catch up with the incredible front-line staff holding the venue together, and debate the merits of backyard fireworks versus sparklers. Finally, we look ahead to the looming dread of “Angry August” and lay down the ultimate rule for holiday weekend survival: tip your bartenders, be kind, and don’t be “that guy”

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Welcome back to Dewey Raw, the podcast pulling back the curtain on the biggest little party town on the Delaware shore. In this episode, host Todd DeHart and the crew recap the beautiful, beer-fueled madness that was the 4th of July weekend and the 29th Annual Running of the Bull.

Our dedicated street team hit the pavement to interview the frontline heroes of the holiday weekend—from the packed, sun-drenched beaches to the massive line snaking outside The Starboard.

Inside this episode:

* The Frontline Report: The street team shares what they actually remember from a day of slingin’ jello shots and crushing orange crushes.

* Local Legends & Leadership: Exclusive, high-octane interviews with Starboard owner Dickie, 18-year venue veteran Leroy, and Dewey Beach Town Manager Bill Zolper.

* The Wet T-Shirt Incident: The real story behind why our camera operator ended up getting doused with a bucket of water early in the day.

* The Age-Old Debate: We ask the locals the ultimate question: Is Running of the Bull a sprint, a marathon, or are we just sprinting through the marathon? (Plus, a deeply scientific poll on how many Minions the average drunk person can take in a fight).

Pour yourself a fresh Orange Crush and dive into the absolute peak of summer chaos.

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