Dewey Raw

The episode serves as a live, unfiltered check-in from The Starboard Restaurant, a local landmark. The conversation balances the logistical “manager talk” of running a high-volume beach bar with the celebratory atmosphere of the upcoming summer season.

Key Discussion Points:

* The New Pavilion: Todd and Meg discuss the debut of the restaurant’s new outdoor structure. They highlight its improved safety, higher ceilings, and the fact that it offers a massive new seating area (about 125 seats) while protecting guests from the sun.

* “Running of the Bull”: With the 29th annual event less than 100 days away, Meg makes a public service announcement (PSA) for better Philadelphia sports representation. She jokingly petitions to get Gritty or the Phillie Phanatic down to Dewey Beach to balance out the usual Washington and Baltimore mascots.

* Hospitality Realities: The duo dives into “inside baseball” topics, such as:

* The “art” of pre-busing tables to keep the flow moving.

* The incredible efficiency of the tiny Starboard kitchen.

* The “skinny vs. fat” debate regarding Orange Crushes (soda water vs. Sprite/Starry).

* Celebrity Sightings: They recount the coolness of Stanford Steve and Scott Van Pelt (SVP) recording content at the venue, reinforcing Dewey’s reputation as a sports-fanatic hub.

The “Dewey Beach” Vibe:

The podcast captures the transition from “Old School” locals’ weekends to the frantic energy of summer, mentioning bachelorette parties, “Mom’s Gone Wild” groups, and the unique camaraderie of the service staff. The episode concludes with a promise of weekly updates.

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“You just can’t script this s**t.”

Welcome to the Dewey Raw Opening Weekend marathon! Todd DeHart and Meg Laird are live from the gauntlet, interviewing everyone from the facilities crew who keeps the beer flowing to the Irish leprechauns wandering the parking lot.

Episode Highlights: ✅ 00:00:32 – Meet the “Drinking Team”: Winning since Friday night. ✅ 00:04:30 – Inside the Tunnels: What’s actually under the VIP concrete? ✅ 00:08:50 – The Big Tech Flex: Running 2 lines to every single one of our 103 TVs. ✅ 00:11:55 – Birthday Breakfasts: Why the bouncers don’t even ask this family for VIP cards anymore. ✅ 00:15:30 – Claw Update: Walking in like zombies, walking out like professionals. ✅ 00:23:05 – Orange Crushes & Ranch: The breakfast of champions.

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We do a rundown of some new things to expect for Opening weekend at the Starboard this year, including a new cocktail that takes a couple of tries for Cat to get right.

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we poped over to downtown blues in rehoboth beach deleware to say hi to our friends Zac and Rory during a nice warm Saturday afternoon.

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While down in the Keys with friends, the show must go on, even poolside.

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With St Patrick’s Day and the Starboard opening weekend only a month away, we pulled out a never-before-aired episode from last year’s festivities. I, for one, was feeling pretty good as Meg and I did some man-on-the-street interviews.

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A long-time bartender and friend shares some insights and stories from her many years in the industry, including that you can always learn something new.

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In this episode of the Dewey Raw Podcast, host Todd DeHart sits down at The Starboard with Maryland basketball legend Mark Turgeon and his wife, Ann. Mark reflects on his 35-year coaching career, sharing why he takes particular pride in his road winning percentage and offering his take on the modern era of college sports. The Turgeons also dive into their deep connection to the Dewey Beach community, from the unique "neighborhood bar" feel of the off-season to the five-year campaign it took for Mark to finally land his own namesake appetizer, the Turgeon Tenders. The conversation wraps up with a fun look at their life beyond the court, including Mark’s competitive pickleball habit, raising "beach kids," and a lightning round dedicated to their favorite comfort foods.

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I love every chance I get to catch up with Coupe. He’s one of those guys who always turns the energy and fun up a notch. It makes a lot of sense that he is a successful volleyball coach and a great person to represent a great restaurant group like Sodel.

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With less than 20 weeks till Memorial Day weekend, we thought we would pull out a recording that never hit the air to help you look forward to the kick off of summer in the biggest little party town on the East Coast.

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