Galveston Experience Podcast

Mike Dudas has a fascinating interview with Scott Gordon, President of Lighthouse Charity Team who have been helping charitable organizations for  over 30 years.  And, given the approaching tropical storm, may be called again soon.  On September 19th, check out the drive-in movie at Stewart Beach, and hear about the many other events on the Island the weekend of September 18th, 2020. 

If you know someone who'd be a great guest on the Scuttlebutt, get in touch with us at www.RadioGalveston.com

The Pandemic has caused dramatic changes for us all and Lindsey White, the Executive Director of United Way Galveston joins Mike Dudas to share how they have been impacted.

September 8th was the 120th anniversary of the Great Storm that destroyed a third of Galveston and took as many as 10,000 lives.  The Galveston Experience Company has launched a new Hurricane Tour narrated by Dr. Hal Needham, known as "Hurricane Hal" on RadioGalveston.com

The one-hour Bus tour celebrates the innovation, resiliency and ingenuity of the people of Galveston to resurrect the Island from a devastating storm.  To book this informative, engaging and entertaining tour, visit www.GalvestonExperience.com

The tour departs daily at 12 Noon from the Galveston Experience Company.  Groups of 8 or more can schedule a private tour for up to 20 people. 

September 8th, 1900, Galveston Island was changed forever and we remember that anniversary and introduce and all new Hurricane Bus Tour featuring Dr. "Hurricane" Hal Needham which shows how Galveston was forever changed by that storm. 

COVID has also changed the way we learn and Mike Dudas speaks with Carol Langston from Galveston College on this edition of the Scuttlebutt. 

Podcasts listeners can also get a $5 per ticket discount on Hurricane tickets through the month of September by using the discount code "1900" when booking online at www.GalvestonExperience.com

Dr. Hal Needham discusses the history of hurricanes in Galveston, including our recent close call with Category 4 Hurricane Laura how that storm compares it to the 1900 storm, whose 120th anniversary is coming up on September 8th.  

Learn the amazing work that was done after the 1900 storm to protect Galveston from future storms.  We'll also talk Dan Rather, Ultimate Frisbee and much more on this episode. 

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When's the last time you went to a Drive-In Movie?  Hear what's coming up at Stewart Beach, plus the reopening of the Naval Museum, weekend events and Mike Dudas gets the Scuttlebutt from Hospitality ER from Caytlyn Stanley and how COVID has impacted their business.

RadioGalveston.com will be broadcasting regular updates on the Tropical storm activity in the Gulf of Mexico from Hurricane Hal Needham.  For more on Dr. Needham, visit the Hurricane Hal page at www.RadioGalveston.com

For more information on Island events, download the Galveston Digital Guide from the Apple or Google Stores or at www.Galveston.VIP.

Wyona Wyche stopped by the studios of RadioGalveston.com to introduce us to this new effort to provide a lifeline to senior citizens.  SOS provides a life anchor to help combat loneliness, depression and isolation which has been made worse by the pandemic. 

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveOurSeniorsTexas

And, check for updates on the Island Events page at www.RadioGalveston.com

Meet "Galveston's Publicist" Robyn Bushong and hear the many Island nonprofit organizations she is involved in, and how they have been impacted by the pandemic. The Galveston Experience Company is a supporter of all types of non-profits and we'll provide details on how we can assist your organization. 

For everything happening on Galveston Island visit www.Galveston.VIP and listen to www.RadioGalveston.com

Thanks to Billy "Blues" Hill of G-Town Surf for the awesome cover photo.

There still seems to be much confusion as to what is open in Galveston - and the answer is almost EVERYTHING.  Hear what's happening the weekend of August 7th and meet Shena Pearson as Mike Dudas get the Scuttlebutt on the Gulf Coast Autism Alliance.   For more information visit https://gceatx.org/

And, be sure and download the Galveston Digital Island Guide for FREE TOURS and everything happening on the Island.  You'll find it in the Google and Apple App stores and at www.Galveston.VIP

Dennis Nance of the Galveston Arts Center joins Mike Dudas for an update on the many programs and events ongoing, even through these times of social distancing.

You'll also get a sneak preview of the new self-guided Galveston Ghost Hunt which is coming to the Digital Island Guide at www.Galveston.VIP

Sea Star Base is an amazing facility for water-lovers of all ages, as well as a fantastic location for family events, weddings, reunions and much more.  In this episode of the Galveston Experience Podcast, Mike Dudas gets the Scuttlebutt on Sea Star Base from their Executive Director Glen Urbach. 

For more information on topics discussed in this episode visit:

www.SSBGalveston.org

www.STARskaters.org

www.Galveston.VIP

www.RadioGalveston.com