Galveston Experience Podcast

2020 has been a year filled with challenges for individuals, families, businesses and organizations of all types.  Yet, there is still much to be thankful for.  Mike Dudas speaks with some of his students from Ball High School to hear what they are thankful for.

At the Galveston Experience Company, we're thankful for you, and everyone we've met since launching our historic, hurricane and ghost bus tours, RadioGalveston.com, our store, www.Galveston.VIP Island Guide and for all of the people we have met in the past year and a half. 

From our family to yours, all the best for a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving!

With the news of Dickens being cancelled for 2020, cruises delayed until at least February 2021 and uncertainty of Mardis Gras, it's great to hear that The Grand will start with limited seating performances in January 2021.  Meet Maureen Patton, the Executive Director of the Grand Opera house as she shares some interesting stories from her 39 years at the Grand.  Hear what they've been up to during the pandemic, and what's to expect in the future. 

The Galveston Experience Podcast is produced by RadioGalveston.com - the voice of the Galveston Experience Company. 

Join Mike Dudas and learn about the historic First Lutheran Church from Rev. Richard Rhodes as he tells of the first 170 years of the Church history. 

ETC Theatre is also performing the hilarious Trailer Park Christmas through December 12th.  Get all the details on this and other events on the Island on Episode #112 of the Galveston Experience Podcast. 

For more info, check the Radio Galveston Island Events page at www.RadioGalveston.com

Mike Dudas discusses the GISD Teen Parenting program with Carla Geters, and hear the many events happening around the Island for this first weekend in November. 

Be sure and download the Galveston Digital Island Guide which includes several free tours. In the Google and Apple App stores or at www.Galveston.VIP

Learn all about the incredible work done by the Rotary Club of Galveston and the great work done globally by Rotary International. Several programs coming up for the holiday season - find out how you can get involved. 

Mike Dudas talks to VFW Commander Dean Growcock about how COVID has impacted their operations, and a fundraiser underway to replace their A/C units to allow them to get back into full operation once again. 

Listen also for details on how you can win an overnight stay in a Haunted House, win 1 of 13 Ghost Hunts from www.GalvestonGhostHunt.com, Sugar Skull items donated by the Seawall Sugar Skull Shop or surrey, bike or scooter rentals from the Salt Water Gift Shop at 18th and Seawall. 

Listen for details on RadioGalveston at www.RadioGalveston.com

Mike Dudas talks to Brittany Viegas about this great program which allows you to help out our schools and students, just by going to dinner. 

Mike Dudas interviews new Ball High School Football Coach Sheldon Bennight who moves to Galveston from his position as Assistant Coach on the very successful North Shore football program. 

The Galveston Experience Podcast is sponsored by the Galveston.VIP Digital Island Guide, putting the best of Galveston in the palm of your hand. Download for free from the Google or Apple stores or at www.Galveston.VIP

Episode #106 is all about FOOD.  Get the Scuttlebutt on the great work being done at the Galveston County Food Bank as Mike Dudas speaks with Donnie Van Ackeren - hear how you can support this important effort.

And, local food is back at the Bryan Museum with Galveston's Own Farmer's Market.

Also, as we get ready for the Spooky Season, hear about the new Galveston Ghost Hunt from the Galveston Experience Company, an App-based, social distancing fun, entertaining and educational historic and ghost hunt around Galveston Island. 

More info at www.GalvestonExperience.com and www.RadioGalveston.com

After a wet and stormy week, we deserve the great weekend ahead, and there's plenty to do on the Island including the opening weekend for Fully Committed at ETC.  Details on the Island Events page at www.RadioGalveston.com

Mike Dudas also brings us the Scuttlebutt on the Pregnancy Help Center of Galveston.  For more information visit https://www.pregnancyhelpcentergalveston.org

And, Radio Galveston is now on Alexa!  Just enable the skill by saying "Alexa, enable Radio Galveston" - then you can listen anytime just by saying "Alexa, PLAY Radio Galveston".

Thanks to Billy Hill for the great cover photo!