Anthony Jenson of Zapp Realty joins Mike Dudas to talk about Island realty and how the market has been impacted by COVID.  We also welcome back the Harborside Express and some beach weekend events. 

Save the date of August 7th for Free Clothes and breakfast tacos at St. Vincent's House.  Get complete details on Island events, things to do, family friendly events, FREE Tours and so much more on the new digital Island guide.  Download at www.Galveston.VIP - also available in the Google and Apple App stores. 

Thanks to Billy "Blues" Hill for the great cover photo for this episode.  Listen for his G-Town Surf Reports at the top of the hour on www.RadioGalveston.com

With Galveston events now easily found on the EVENTS page of the new Galveston Digital Guide available at www.Galveston.VIP we focus on the people and organizations that make Galveston a special place.  In this episode, Mike Dudas introduces us to Carol Hodges of the Noon Optimist Club.

If you know of someone who would be a good future guest, contact Mike on his page at www.RadioGalveston.com

We're pleased to have long-time Galveston resident Mike Dudas join the podcast to bring us the Scuttlebutt on interesting people, places and organizations around Galveston.  On his first episode we'll learn about the Galveston Seafarers Center.  You can learn more about Mike and his history at www.RadioGalveston.com

The 4th of July parade and fireworks have been cancelled, but there are still many activities around the Island.  Download the Galveston Digital Guide from the Apple or Google App stores or at www.Galveston.VIP to keep updated on Island events. 

The City of Galveston issued a mandatory mask order until September 30th causing conflict between some customers and retailers charged with enforcing the order.  We'll talk about that as well as more new free tours that have been added to the Galveston.VIP Island Guide now available for download from the Google and Apple App stores.

And, starting next week, Mike Dudas will premiere a new interview feature called "The Scuttlebutt" - hear those details as well on episode #91 of the Galveston Experience Podcast. 

Dr. "Hurricane" Hal Needham is known for his straightforward no-nonsense forecasting.  He tells it like it is without the media hype and we are fortunate that he is an Island resident, heard every day on RadioGalveston.com.  He also has his own page on the new Galveston.VIP Digital Island guide that was just launched this week in the Google and Apple App stores.  

Hal is also an avid Frisbee Golf player - you can hear him talk about his love for that sport on episode #41 of the Galveston Experience Podcast. 

The SLAB's are coming to town.  SLAB = Slow, Low Loud & Bangin' - will be descending on Galveston Island Saturday afternoon.  The event, organized by Galveston Slingshot Rentals isn't scheduled for any particular part of the Island, but look for them all around the Island on Saturday. 

Just got word from Apple that our Galveston VIP Island Guide will be live in the App store by June 6th - it's already available as a Web App by opening Galveston.OnCell.com on any mobile device.  So, with the App replacing the EVENTS section of these podcasts, we'll be focusing more on people, personalities and the many other elements of the Island that make Galveston a special place. 

The WE ARE RAISING MEN Free Lawn Care segment of this Podcast is one example of the many ways we can all give back to the Island.  Hopefully you find something, and if the Galveston Experience Company can assist your non-profit efforts, please let us know!  STARskaters.org non-profit was started by our founder Jim O'Neill in 2008 and teaches disabled kids to skate and supports a Sled Hockey program in Houston for disabled military vets and anyone unable to play stand-up hockey due to their disability. 

If you have a person who'd be an interesting interview for the GEX Podcast - have them get ahold of us at [email protected]

Moody Gardens opens Memorial Weekend, hear what's open, who is playing live music, Kayak the Preserve, Free Bucket Brigade on Stewart Beach and much more.  Also, new FREE parking areas on the Seawall, all details available in the new Galveston.VIP Digital Island Guide.  Visit www.Galveston.VIP or open Galveston.OnCell.com on a mobile device. 

Jeep "Go Topless" Weekend has reportedly been cancelled, but don't be surprised to see a lot of Jeeps on Bolivar this weekend.  Law enforcement is getting ready for a busy weekend.  Hear what we were told when we called Bolivar.  

You'll find FREE tours and a lot of great information on the new Galveston VIP Digital Island Guide - Details at www.Galveston.VIP or open Galveston.OnCell.com on your cell phone.

This episode also details Virtual Bay Day, the new Artist Boat Kayak schedule and more. 

The Galveston Experience Podcast is produced in the studios of RadioGalveston.com - and, is heard on all major podcast platforms.  Be sure to subscribe to be notified of new episodes as they are released. 

Beach lovers are rejoicing as all Texas beaches reopen on May 1st.  How this will impact the spread of COVID-19 is unknown, but we'll talk about all of the latest updates on restrictions, and introduce you to the www.Galveston.VIP application which we have been working on during the weeks of lockdown.  A web version is available at www.Galveston.OnCell.com - open that link from a mobile device and you'll find an excellent resource for all things Galveston tailored specifically for your mobile device with many location based features - and more to come. 

The Galveston Experience Podcast is produced by RadioGalveston.com - if you have items you'd like to have included or suggestions for future guests, contact us at [email protected]

As the COVID-19 numbers grow exponentially every day, we all need to do what we can to minimize the spread, but more importantly use whatever resources we have to help our friends, neighbors and even total strangers get through this.  It will end at some point, and hopefully the bonds that we make during this difficult time will help make us a stronger community when this is over. 

On this episode we talk about where you can go to find resources to help your personal or business situation, and ways to support our local businesses, which will in the end, support our community. 

Many businesses are offering deep discounts at this time.  Others, such as the Galveston Experience Company are closed.  To help us recover we are offering a 50% off discount on future Historic, Hurricane and Ghost Bus Tours - use the code TWOFER at www.GalvestonExperience.com

We are also airing a Virtual Happy Hour Friday nights from 5:30-6:30pm, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy some great music - we're taking requests at 409-741-3400, press 1 at the main menu - or email [email protected] 

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