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Richard Martin doesn’t wait for fish. He dives for them, armed only with a spear gun, knife, and the air in his lungs. For over seven decades, Richard has fished underwater around the country, side by side with sharks, jellyfish, and species ready to fight back. He also helped design, build, and test the spacesuits worn by the astronauts during the Apollo Program. A funny, candid, remarkable reminiscence from a man who grabbed life and yanked it to him, just as he did the fish he caught.

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Hai Do continues his remarkable story, about his career in journalism as a photographer, journalist, and manager at UPI, Agence France-Press, Gannet, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. He covered wars, terrorist attacks, World Series, Super Bowls and news around world, before moving to Voice of America, where he is the Chief of the Learning English Division. A former refugee now helping other refugees around the world, Hai’s story is compelling, inspiring saga of a life defined by him, not the barriers he encountered.

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Hai Do grew up in the middle of the Vietnam war, escaped Saigon when the city fell, and survived a harrowing journey on an overcrowded boat on the South China Sea. Instead of giving into fear, he used these harsh lessons to forge a life and career that has taken full advantage of all America has to offer. This episode focuses on his life in Vietnam, his family’s courageous escape, and his arrival in the United States. It’s a story of courage, determination and ultimately triumph.

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A candid, entertaining, fact based discussion with a former Assistant Attorney General of New Jersey and a legal consultant, who is tirelessly helping make Lewes a better place to live. Chanta explains how the Lewes Public Library is the library of the future - a community center, a performing arts center, service provider, and a meeting house that annually hosts over 800 events attended by 14,000 people. And you can still borrow a book.

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Lee Ann talks about the fearless drive, conviction, and meticulousness it takes to became a nationally ranked realtor, a respected entrepreneur, and the invaluable investment she has made in the culture and quality of her hometown - Lewes, Delaware.

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Dr. Chris talks about a new type of health care called Direct Primary Care, which removes insurance company obstacles between doctor and patient and is revitalizing the practice of medicine and patient well-being. This revolutionary style of practice is growing rapidly around the country. It helps doctors and patients alike, improves the quality and timeliness of treatment, and bends the heath care cost curve.  The future has arrived.

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Abraxas talks about his unique approach to his art, his use of the deep color-layering techniques normally associated with the Renaissance, and the freedom that comes with choosing your own path. It’s clear he brings the same relentless dedication to detail, whether he’s sketching in Cape Henlopen State Park, teaching painting, target shooting, or starring in a local action movie.  Brax truly is one of a kind. 

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With his trademark candor, self-deprecation, and humor, Sam talks about Dogfish Head, turning one’s dream into reality, marriage and family, and  life in Lewes.  And in doing so, he provides a captivating glimpse into how a proudly off-centered artist, master brewer, salesman, and fearless entrepreneur crafted a life that both empowers him and energizes all he encounters

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A final episode for the year in front of a live audience at Kindle Restaurant with all the guests from our first season together at last. We talk about memorable one-liners, the podcast, casting We in Lewes the movie, and holidays here in our town. It’s laughs, mistakes, new and old friends, and memories fueled by terrific food and adult beverages. Thanks to all who attended and will listen.

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Building on Part 1 which focused on his coaching career in collegiate tennis, in Part 2 Dave Shook shares the rest of his inexplicable journey . Barely making it out of high school, Shook earned a college degree, a Masters, became a decorated probation officer, and then took the lessons of a career on the streets to collegiate tennis and a college faculty. A remarkable, candid story from a man who always valued his opinions over those who tried and fortunately failed to supervise him.