This week on the REAL Salty Podcast, we’re breaking down a very Florida week — from Gasparilla Pirate Festival chaos to pop culture wins, weather whiplash, and hot local topics in Madeira Beach.

We kick things off with Bad Bunny dominating the Super Bowl and Grammys, then jump straight into Gasparilla stories — VIP tents, pirate borgs, Captain Morgan dance parties, and the fine line between revelry and responsibility. 🏴‍☠️🍹

From there, we talk Florida weather doing what it does best (absolutely nothing predictable), reflect on Gasparilla weekend, and share thoughts on recent losses that hit the cultural world hard.

In our 🧂 Saltbox segment, we dive into Madeira Beach hot topics, including new properties, local development chatter, and what’s happening around 217 150th Ave and Kitty Park — because local matters.

We wrap it up with our 🌊 Beaches Tide Check, covering:
• Trash Pirates
• Town Hall meetings
• Local markets
• Community updates across the Pinellas Beaches

If you live in Tampa Bay, Madeira Beach, or love Florida beach life, real estate talk, local events, and unfiltered conversations — this episode is for you.

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00:00 – Intro & Welcome

0:40 – Bad Bunny Super Bowl & Grammy WIN!

6:30 - VIP Tent at Gasparilla

9:30 - Gasparilla Borg, 

12:30 - Michael RUN

15:32 - Reflections on Gasparilla & Future Plans

22:10 - Gasparilla Revelry & Responsibility

24:31 - Captain Morgan Dance Party

28:26 - Weather Whiplash in Florida

29:25 - RIP Catherine Ohara & Bob Weir

36:24 - 🧂Saltbox Topic - Madeira Beach Hot Topics - New Property, 217 150th, Kitty Park

1:04 – 🌊 Beaches Tide Check: Trash Pirates, Town Hall Meetings & Local Markets

— – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

Ifyou love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

🎙️ REAL Salty Podcast | Episode Breakdown

Yes — we’re still talking football 🏈
From the NATY to the NFL, there’s plenty to unpack, along with some strong opinions (as always).

We’re also soaking up another perfect Florida weekend, because let’s be honest… the weather understood the assignment ☀️🌴

Our Saltbox Topic dives into a question we keep hearing everywhere:
If supply, demand, and pricing are in question — is it really the market? Or is it the rules?
Because sometimes what feels like a “market issue” is actually policy, process, or red tape quietly doing the damage.

We wrap things up with our Beaches Tide Check, including:

• Conversations with the Mayor
  
  
• The upcoming Gasparilla invasion
  
  
• Dead Bob’s coming to the Elks Club (yes, really)
  
  

And of course… Caitlin is not thrilled about a $50 application fee — and no, it’s not what you think. 😏

Pull up a chair, take a breath, and let’s get into it.

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00:00 – Intro & Welcome

0:43 – 🏈 Football Talk: Hoosiers’ NATY Title, NFL Winners, Winter Wallop & Taking a 55+ Ride

22:14 – 🧂 Salt Box Segment: It’s Not the Market… It’s the Rules

41:37 – 🌊 Beaches Tide Check: Local Events & Community Happenings

— – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

🎙️ REAL Salty Podcast | Episode Breakdown

In this episode, we’re catching up, getting a little salty, and keeping it real—mixing pop culture, sports chaos, and local beach life the only way we know how.

We start with sweater weather vibes, reconnecting with old friends, and somehow land in a conversation that includes Wolf of Wall Street and Fifty Shades of… what exactly? 🤔

Then it’s time for our 🧂 Salt Box Segment, where we ask the hard questions—like who is actually running the NFL right now… and what’s with the pinstripes?

We wrap things up with our 🌊 Beaches Tide Check, covering what’s happening locally:
• Snack Shack updates
• Village Friday (plus a scavenger hunt!)
• Trash Pirates making waves
• Upcoming Town Hall meeting info

A little messy, very honest, and 100% beach-side real life.

If you love real conversations, football opinions, beach life, and a little chaos mixed in — you’re in the right place.

Grab a drink, hit subscribe, and as always—Stay Salty & Sip Often 🍹

00:00 – Intro & Welcome  

0:34 – Sweater Weather, Seeing old friends, Wolf of Wall Street & Fifty Shades of What? 

22:03 – 🧂 Salt Box Segment: Who is even in charge with the NFL? The pinstripes?

33:20 – 🌊 Beaches Tide Check (Local Events & Community Happenings)  

41:35 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

🎙️ Episode Recap

This week on the podcast, we kicked things off celebrating Caitlin’s birthday weekend—and what a weekend it was! 🥳 She recapped the fun with Florida Tiki Tours, including stops at Tipsi Tiki, Bamboo, and a fabulous Cocktail Drag Show that brought the energy all weekend long.

Next, we rolled into our newest segment, 🧂 The Salt Box, where we dive into hot takes and real talk. This week’s topic: Buyers Are Back. We discussed what we’re seeing in the market, what it means for the community, and why this shift matters right now.

To wrap things up, we checked in with 🌊 Beaches Tide Check, our go-to segment for what’s happening around town. We highlighted upcoming local events and community happenings so you can stay in the loop and make the most of what’s going on near the beach.

Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe, share, and join us next week for more fun, facts, and local flavor!

If you love real conversations, football opinions, beach life, and a little chaos mixed in — you’re in the right place.

Grab a drink, hit subscribe, and as always—Stay Salty & Sip Often 🍹

00:00 – Intro & Welcome  

0:32 – Caitlin’s Birthday Weekend (Florida Tiki Tours, Tipsi Tiki, Drag Show)  

14:30 – 🧂 Salt Box Segment: Buyers Are Back  

33:20 – 🌊 Beaches Tide Check (Local Events & Community Happenings)  

42:00 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

Birthdays, bar crawls, playoff football, and beach life — this episode has it all. 🌴🍹

We’re kicking things off by celebrating birthdays and big milestones, diving into the planning (and chaos) behind a proper birthday bash, and recapping an epic weekend full of adventures. From game day energy and Sunday reflections to what’s next on the horizon, we’re catching up on life in true REAL Salty fashion.

Then it’s all about NFL playoff talk 🏈 — breaking down how the playoffs actually work, fan loyalty, quarterback performance, and why some teams inspire ride-or-die devotion. We also get into Kansas City Chiefs conversations, playoff excitement, and some very questionable ideas about future NFL team locations and stadiums.

We wrap things up with local beach vibes, community involvement, and one last look back at a weekend that definitely delivered.

If you love real conversations, football opinions, beach life, and a little chaos mixed in — you’re in the right place.

Grab a drink, hit subscribe, and as always—Stay Salty & Sip Often 🍹

0:00 🎧 Welcome Back to REAL Salty
Intro + setting the tone

3:34 🎂 Birthdays, Big Milestones & Getting Older (Gracefully-ish)

6:40 🥂 Planning the Ultimate Birthday Bash
Pre-birthday bar crawl chaos

9:39 🎉 Weekend Shenanigans & Birthday Adventures

12:31 🏈 Game Day Feels & Sunday Reflections

15:40 🔮 What’s Next? Looking Ahead & Life Updates

23:36 🔥 Playoff Energy & Team Dynamics Heating Up

24:38 📊 How the NFL Playoffs Actually Work

26:07 ❤️ Fan Loyalty, Teams & Why We Stay Committed

27:37 🧠 Quarterbacks, Performance & Ride-or-Die Fans

29:18 👑 Kansas City Chiefs, Dynasty Talk & Local Opinions

30:37 🏟️ Future NFL Stadiums & Team Relocation Rumors

32:29 🤔 Topeka? Gary? Wild NFL Location Ideas

40:40 🌊 Around the Beaches: Community & Local Vibes

44:06 🍹 One for the Books: An Epic Weekend Recap

45:02 ✨ Final Thoughts & Signing Off

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

Welcome back to the REAL Salty Podcast 🌊
This episode is packed with NFL hot takes, beach-town chaos, and local Treasure Island updates.

Caitlin and Stephanie start freestyle before diving into the latest NFL recap—covering injuries, retirements, rising stars, fan reactions, and a controversial call that sparked debate. We also talk about player safety, aging in the league, and what longevity really looks like in today’s game.

Then we switch gears and head down to the beaches 🌴—breaking down the Treasure Island Boat Parade debacle, logistical challenges, parking changes, and how the community responded. We compare local events, highlight what’s coming up around town (including the Treasure Island Kite Event), Trash Pirates Monthly Cleanup and yes… remind you that we sell real estate here.

We wrap things up celebrating Caitlin’s birthday, reflecting on the season, and looking ahead.

Grab a drink, hit subscribe, and as always—Stay Salty & Sip Often 🍹

0:00 Intro – Welcome to REAL Salty
3:34 Freestyle Kickoff & Podcast Banter

4:45 NFL Recap & Big Storylines
6:35 Injuries, Team Dynamics & Depth
9:24 Veteran Retirements & Changing Teams
12:35 Fans, Media & Engagement
15:37 Rising Stars & Emerging Talent
18:42 Controversial Call Breakdown
21:41 Player Safety & League Protocols
26:21 Health, Aging & Longevity in Sports

26:40 Down on the Beaches
26:41 Treasure Island Boat Parade Debacle
29:32 Logistics, Planning & Public Reaction
34:11 Comparing Local Events & Execution
35:33 Parking Changes & Community Response
37:57 Events Happening Around the Area
39:47 Treasure Island Kite Event Spotlight

42:44 Local Real Estate – Yes, We Sell It

46:56 Caitlin’s Birthday Celebration
51:16 Reflections & Looking Ahead
52:11 Stay Salty & Sip Often 🍹

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

The holidays are here, Florida-style—and it’s anything but quiet. 🌴🎄
In this episode of the REAL Salty Podcast, Caitlin and Stephanie dive headfirst into a packed holiday weekend filled with football highs (and lows), festive local events, and the chaos that comes with friends, family, and full calendars.

The episode kicks off with a football recap, including live Bucs game energy, free game tickets thanks to the Glazer family, and a reminder that loving football goes way beyond the final score. From there, Caitlin breaks down her action-packed holiday weekend, while Stephanie shares highlights from the Century 21 Calypso Cruise holiday party.

Local Madeira Beach favorites take center stage with the Merry Market, boat parades from ROC Park to John’s Pass, classic car and golf cart parades—including a gingerbread golf cart that stole the show. The conversation continues with shoutouts to favorite local spots, live music lineups, fashion finds, flowers, and gift cards that may—or may not—have been planned.

As winter in Florida becomes a topic of debate (does it actually exist?), the girls navigate out-of-town visitors, holiday readiness, and upcoming events like the Elk’s Lodge North Pole Express. They wrap things up with thoughts on New Year’s resolutions—or whether they’re even happening this year.

It’s festive, local, a little chaotic, and perfectly salty. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the ride. 🌊🥂

Grab a drink, give us a listen, and stay salty & sip often. 🌊🍹

Summary:  

0:00 Intro

0:56 Football Recap

5:42 Bucs Game- LIVE

9:58 Free Bucs Game Tickets - Glazer Family

11:18 For the Love of Football - no matter the outcome

13:02 Action packed Holiday Weekend for Cailtin

15:30 C21 Holiday Party - Calypso Cruise 

18:09 Merry Market in Madeira Beach

20:19 Boat Parade: ROC Park to John’s Pass

23:45 C21 REALTOR here for you!

26:56 Classic Car & Golf Cart Parade

28:43 Gingerbread Golf Cart for the WIN

29:52 Coco Wood Grill Gift Card for Caitlin

32:05 Winter in Florida?

33:49 Daquiri Shak’s AMAZING band lineup

38:05 Colette’s Fashion

42:08 Sharon’s Flowers

43:27 Out of Town Friends & Family Madness!

46:36 Stephanie’s finally ready for Christmas

49:16 Elk’s Lodge North Pole Express Lodge on Dec 21

52:20 NY Resolutions?

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

In this wildly random (and wildly entertaining) episode, Caitlin and Stephanie take you from Little Women to 50 Cent without missing a beat. We kick things off with beach-life vibes, questionable smoking-section memories, and a weekend recap that somehow turns into a conversation about why Stephanie is a mother.

We break down December’s Village Friday, crown Pirates Pub the undeniable winner, dream up signature drinks for ourselves, and debate the NFL chaos—plus a listener-submitted question: Why do you live in Buffalo?

As always, the tangents are strong. From creative business collabs to the Friendly Tavern’s return, from childhood nostalgia to the incoming Bambi explanation… it’s a full-spectrum Real Salty ride.

Grab a drink, give us a listen, and stay salty & sip often. 🌊🍹

Summary:  

0:00 Intro

3:35 Lifestyle on the Beach

6:28 Little Women 

12:28 Are we there yet? Smoking Section

15:24 Tag team of weekend recap

19:24 Looking ahead to Future Events

19:37 December Village Friday Recap

21:12 Pirates Pub is the WINNER

22:59 Creative Business Participation

25:03 Drinks designed for Caitlin & Stephanie

27:16 Pirates Pub continues

29:18 Why am I a mother?

31:15 50 Cent Documentary

36:11 Friendly Tavern Reopens

39:19 Friendly Tavern Continues

41:40 NFL dilemma

47:15 Why do you live in Buffalo?

51:15 What’s up Beaches?

58:04 Incoming Bambi, now we have explanations

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

In this episode, Stephanie and Caitlin take you on a ride through everything from NFL chaos to holiday shopping nostalgia. We kick things off with hot takes on the Bears, Eagles, and early playoff predictions before diving into how football fandom has shifted over the years.

Then it’s all things Black Friday—the rise of online shopping, the death of in-store chaos, and why retail just doesn’t hit like it used to. We share our own fashion takes (including the eternal quest for the perfect jeans), and catch up on what’s happening in the world of streaming—from HBO’s comeback to our newest obsession, The Gilded Age.

We wrap up with music nostalgia across generations, halftime show highlights, and what’s going on locally in Madeira Beach, including updates from John’s Pass Village.

It’s a mix of sports, shopping, style, entertainment, and salty Florida living—the perfect holiday season grab-bag.

0:00 Intro & Welcome to December

3:38  NFL Insights: Bears, Eagles & Playoff Predictions

6:43  The Changing Landscape of Football Fandom

9:34  Black Friday and Holiday Shopping Trends

12:25 The Evolution of Retail: From In store to Online

20:14 Retail Reflection: Nostalgia & Shopping Experiences

21:30 The Shift to Online Shopping: Black Friday Insights

22:55 Fashion Choices: Jeans & Personal Style

25:20 Streaming Services: HBO comeback

29:19 The Guilded Age: A dive into historical drama

33:11 Subscription Services: The Modern Dilemma

36:11 Entertainment Highlights: NFL Halftime Shows & Performances

37:49 Nostalgic Music Moments

40:26 Generational Music Gaps

47:13 Local Mad Beach Events - John’s Pass Village 

49:51 Continued John’s Pass Village 

Weekly Episodes with Caitlin & Stephanie

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Hosted by Caitlin and Stephanie — two Florida transplants navigating midlife, motherhood, relationships, careers, and coastal living with humor, honesty, and a perfectly salty edge.

Each week, we dive into everything from real estate and Tampa Bay happenings to pop culture, sports, fashion, and the everyday chaos that keeps us laughing (and occasionally spiraling). Think girl talk meets Florida vibes — unfiltered conversations, hot takes, heartfelt moments, and plenty of “did we just say that?” energy.

If you love friendship, real talk, community, and a little salt in your life, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and give us a listen. Stay Salty and Sip Often.

Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, NFL takes, Madeira Beach happenings, SNL chatter, and Caitlin trying to drag Stephanie into costumes… Things go sideways fast. 😂
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